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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 20th Publish Date:  June 20th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, June 20th and Happy Birthday to Brian Wilson I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Sprayberry grad heads to Naval Academy Georgia Power offers energy efficiency resources to beat the summer heat Pharma company with major presence in Smyrna plans new factory Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Soda All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: TOP TECH MECHANICAL STORY 1: Sprayberry grad heads to Naval Academy Daniel Silva, a Sprayberry High School graduate, earned a spot at the prestigious U.S. Naval Academy with a nomination from Sen. Jon Ossoff. Inspired by his Marine father, Silva dedicated himself to academic and leadership excellence, earning a $200,000 NROTC scholarship and founding Sprayberry’s men’s volleyball team. A first-generation Brazilian-American, Silva credits his family, faith, and mentors like Cmdr. Axel Spens for his success. He plans to major in computer science and become a Marine cyber officer, blending his passion for service with technology. Silva’s journey reflects resilience, community values, and a commitment to leadership, inspiring those around him. STORY 2: Georgia Power offers energy efficiency resources to beat the summer heat As summer begins, Georgia Power helps customers stay cool and manage energy bills with energy-saving tips and resources. Suggestions include changing air filters, sealing air leaks, using LED bulbs, and running appliances outside peak hours. The EASE Program offers free home upgrades for qualifying low-income households, while the My Power Usage tool tracks energy consumption and provides alerts to stay within budget. Customers can access local assistance for utilities, food, and shelter via GeorgiaPower.com/Assistance and explore income-based programs at GeorgiaPower.com/IQPortal. With tools, programs, and community partnerships, Georgia Power empowers customers to reduce energy costs and navigate summer efficiently. STORY 3: Pharma company with major presence in Smyrna plans new factory UCB, a Belgium-based biopharmaceutical company, announced plans to build a state-of-the-art drug manufacturing facility in the U.S., creating 300 permanent jobs and over 500 construction jobs. The facility, aimed at supporting UCB’s growing U.S. patient base, will have an estimated $5 billion economic impact. A feasibility study is underway to select a location prioritizing talent and innovation. UCB’s U.S. workforce has grown 73% since 2017, supported by $4.5 billion in investments and 15 FDA approvals. CEO Jean-Christophe Tellier emphasized the facility’s role in strengthening UCB’s supply chain, advancing innovation, and contributing to the U.S. biomedical and economic landscape. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: Ingles Markets 6 STORY 4: KSU police officer fired, charged with attacking colleague A Kennesaw State University police officer, Brandall Irving, 39, was fired and faces battery and false imprisonment charges after allegedly detaining a female staff member against her will. The incident occurred on June 3 at KSU’s Marietta campus, where Irving reportedly pushed the woman against a desk, blocked the door, and refused her repeated requests to leave. He also allegedly grabbed her arm when she tried to open the door. Following an internal investigation, Irving was terminated on June 6. Arrested the same day, he was charged with misdemeanor battery and felony false imprisonment, later released on a $10,000 bond. STORY 5: Lockheed announces reliability breakthrough for Marietta-made C-130s Lockheed Martin announced a significant breakthrough in the wing structure design of its C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, extending its lifespan by 40% to 122,500 flight hours. The new design, tested rigorously in a program funded by the U.S. and Royal Canadian Air Forces, exceeded expectations by simulating real-world flying conditions. Built at Lockheed’s Marietta plant, the C-130J is a tactical airlifter used by 28 operators across 23 nations, with over 560 units delivered and 3 million flight hours logged. Since 2009, the aircraft has featured an Enhanced Service Life center wing box, doubling its original 45,000-hour service life. Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Soda We’ll have closing comments after this. 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This week's show is with Richard Nikoley. Richard was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, the son of a German immigrant. He attended a private, church-run high school before moving on to Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga for his first year of college. He later transferred to Oregon State University, where he graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, along with minors in mathematics/computer science and naval science. During his time at OSU, he was a member of the NROTC unit and was commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) in the U.S. Navy upon graduation. Richard's naval career began with eight months of training in San Diego, California, followed by a deployment to Yokosuka, Japan. There, he served on the USS REEVES (CG-24) from 1984 to 1987 in various roles, including Assistant Missiles Officer, First Lieutenant, and Electrical Officer. He then joined the U.S. SEVENTH FLEET aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) from 1988 to 1989, managing a substantial fuel budget as Assistant Fleet Scheduling Officer and Assistant Logistics Officer. After five years in Japan, Richard moved to Monterey, California, to study French at the Defense Language Institute. This led to an exchange officer position with the French Navy from 1989 to 1992, where he served as Navigator on the FNS COLBERT (C 611) and FNS DUQUESNE (D 603). He left the Navy in 1992 and returned to the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1993, Richard founded a company that grew significantly over a 20-year period. Although he was married for much of that time, since 2019, he and his former spouse have maintained a friendly relationship while pursuing separate lifestyles. Since January 2020, Richard has been living in Thailand as an unintended expat. Initially planning to be digital and nomadic, he decided to settle more permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, he built a house in a rural province and wrote extensively about COVID-19, masks, lockdowns, and global drug trials - earning recognition for his insights. Currently, Richard manages multiple income streams while engaging in various creative pursuits. He writes, makes videos, takes long walks, swims and snorkels in the tropical ocean, rides a motorcycle without a helmet, and enjoys cooking and eating exquisite food. A self-proclaimed gym junkie and honorary "Bro," Richard is known for his clever and well-crafted writing. In this show, Richard and Lian explore the intersections of artificial intelligence, truth, and human evolution. They discuss Julian Jaynes' theory of the bicameral mind, the rapid development of AI, and the deeper question of what it means to be conscious. Richard shares how his skepticism about AI turned into curiosity. He describes AI as a logic machine - highly intelligent but without awareness or intrinsic values. They examine whether AI's ability to process vast amounts of information makes it an unlikely yet powerful force for truth. Together, they reflect on AI's role in democratising knowledge and the philosophical implications of intelligence without consciousness. Could AI push humanity toward greater awareness, or does it merely highlight our limitations? As technology continues to evolve, this episode challenges listeners to consider: what does it mean to be truly intelligent, and what does it take to be conscious? We'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage. What you'll learn from this episode: AI operates as a logic machine, not a conscious entity. While AI can simulate human intelligence, it lacks self-awareness, emotions, and personal values. However, its ability to analyze information might make it one of the most effective truth-seeking tools we've ever created. Intelligence and consciousness do not always go hand in hand. Drawing from Julian Jaynes' theory, Richard and Lian discuss how past civilisations perhaps functioned without the kind of self-awareness we assume is universal. AI, like early humans, can operate with intelligence but without a conscious inner world. AI could redefine human potential rather than replace it. As AI automates tasks and challenges traditional roles, it may not eliminate jobs so much as shift human focus toward creativity, philosophy, and problem-solving. Rather than competing with AI, humans may need to expand their own awareness. Resources and stuff spoken about: Richard's Free The Animal blog Richard's book: Paleo Perfection: How to Lose Weight and Feel Great Richard's PDF downloads Richard on social: Facebook and X Join UNIO, the Academy of Sacred Union. This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth. Be Mythical Join our mailing list for soul stirring goodness: https://www.bemythical.com/moonly Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth: https://www.bemythical.com/unio Go Deeper: https://www.bemythical.com/godeeper Follow us: Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Thank you for listening! There's a fresh episode released each week here and on most podcast platforms - and video too on YouTube. If you subscribe then you'll get each new episode delivered to your device every week automagically. (that way you'll never miss a show).

This week's show is with Richard Nikoley. Richard was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, the son of a German immigrant. He attended a private, church-run high school before moving on to Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga for his first year of college. He later transferred to Oregon State University, where he graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, along with minors in mathematics/computer science and naval science. During his time at OSU, he was a member of the NROTC unit and was commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) in the U.S. Navy upon graduation. Richard's naval career began with eight months of training in San Diego, California, followed by a deployment to Yokosuka, Japan. There, he served on the USS REEVES (CG-24) from 1984 to 1987 in various roles, including Assistant Missiles Officer, First Lieutenant, and Electrical Officer. He then joined the U.S. SEVENTH FLEET aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) from 1988 to 1989, managing a substantial fuel budget as Assistant Fleet Scheduling Officer and Assistant Logistics Officer. After five years in Japan, Richard moved to Monterey, California, to study French at the Defense Language Institute. This led to an exchange officer position with the French Navy from 1989 to 1992, where he served as Navigator on the FNS COLBERT (C 611) and FNS DUQUESNE (D 603). He left the Navy in 1992 and returned to the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1993, Richard founded a company that grew significantly over a 20-year period. Although he was married for much of that time, since 2019, he and his former spouse have maintained a friendly relationship while pursuing separate lifestyles. Since January 2020, Richard has been living in Thailand as an unintended expat. Initially planning to be digital and nomadic, he decided to settle more permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, he built a house in a rural province and wrote extensively about COVID-19, masks, lockdowns, and global drug trials - earning recognition for his insights. Currently, Richard manages multiple income streams while engaging in various creative pursuits. He writes, makes videos, takes long walks, swims and snorkels in the tropical ocean, rides a motorcycle without a helmet, and enjoys cooking and eating exquisite food. A self-proclaimed gym junkie and honorary "Bro," Richard is known for his clever and well-crafted writing. In this show, Richard and Lian explore the intricate connections between community, diet, and the microbiome, weaving together science, storytelling, and spirituality. They delve into how inner and outer communities shape human experience and how ancestral diets can connect us to the wisdom of the past. They reflect on the distortions of industrial society, the transformative power of dietary choices, a shamanic perspective on consumption and well-being, and the mysterious interplay between nutrition and our psyche. We'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage. What you'll learn from this episode: The microbiome is more than a physical system - it's a dynamic ecosystem influenced by diet, community, and the stories we tell about ourselves. Understanding and honouring this interplay can lead to profound transformation. By adopting practices, like eating more fibre and cooking and cooling starchy foods for resistant starch, we can support gut health and reconnect with natural ways of eating that shaped human evolution. What we eat can shape not only our physical health but also the content of our dreams, illuminating symbols for self discovery - which suggests a greater link between our food and our psyche than is generally discussed. Resources and stuff spoken about: Richard's Free The Animal blog Richard's book: Paleo Perfection: How to Lose Weight and Feel Great Richard's PDF downloads Richard on social: Facebook and X Join UNIO, the Academy of Sacred Union. This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth. Be Mythical Join our mailing list for soul stirring goodness: https://www.bemythical.com/moonly Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth: https://www.bemythical.com/unio Go Deeper: https://www.bemythical.com/godeeper Follow us: Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Thank you for listening! There's a fresh episode released each week here and on most podcast platforms - and video too on YouTube. If you subscribe then you'll get each new episode delivered to your device every week automagically. (that way you'll never miss a show).

In this episode, hosts Eric and Val engage in a conversation with Karina Loor, a US Navy Surface Warfare Officer Veteran and Partner Account Manager at Cisco Systems. Karina's journey unfolds as she recounts her remarkable life story, beginning as an immigrant from Ecuador and navigating her way into the military. The narrative expands to her experiences attending school in the United States, securing an NROTC scholarship, and achieving distinction in her career as a Navy Surface Warfare Officer. Karina further dives into her academic achievements, highlighting her graduation from George Washington University and the attainment of an MBA from the University of North Carolina. The discussion offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of her military service, providing valuable insights for listeners. As the conversation shifts to her corporate career at Cisco Systems, Karina shares practical advice for individuals undergoing transitions, drawing from her own experiences of adapting to change. Whether it's a first-time transition or the fourth, Karina's wisdom provides a guide for navigating the complexities of career shifts, making this episode a resourceful exploration of resilience, education, and professional growth.

Seeing Haitians storm south Florida beaches is not uncommon. The timing of the Haitian uprising is suspicious considering the southern border invasion underway.Matt Bracken was commissioned in the US Navy through the NROTC program at UVA, and then graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training class 105 in Coronado California. He served on east coast UDT and SEAL teams, taking a Naval Special Warfare detachment to Beirut in 1983. Mr. Bracken left active duty after Lebanon, upon completion of his obligated military service, but he remained in an active reserve status through the remainder of the 1980s. Since then he has lived in Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, Guam and California. In 1993 Mr. Bracken finished building a 48-foot steel sailing cutter of his own design, on which he has done extensive ocean cruising, including a solo voyage 9,000 miles from Panama to Guam and two Panama Canal transits.Follow Matt Bracken:https://enemiesforeignanddomestic.com/https://twitter.com/TheMattBrackenSubscribe to Freedom First Network on Rumble to watch all of our shows LIVE: https://rumble.com/c/freedomfirstnetwork Elevate your meals with Freedom First Beef… even if you find yourself in the middle of the apocalypse! Use code FFN for 15% off and enjoy high-quality beef whenever you crave it – today or tomorrow! https://freedomfirstbeef.com Be ready for anything life throws your way with The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit. Order today using code FFN for a 10% discount at https://twc.health/ffn. Protect your financial future with precious metals! Schedule your consultation with Our Gold Guy today and take control of your financial destiny!  https://ourgoldguy.com Unleash the spirit of liberty in every cup with Freedom First Coffee's Founders Blend. Order now using code RIGHTNOW and savor the unparalleled taste of freedom in every patriotic sip. https://freedomfirstcoffee.com

-James Byler graduated from Purdue University as member of the NROTC program and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps-Stationed at Camp Pendleton (CA) as an Infantry Platoon Commander, he was in charge of training, leading, mentoring, and preparing about 40 Marines for what was to be a very difficult deployment in Afghanistan-On October 17, 2010, he was leading his platoon on a dismounted patrol of a narrow alley in Northern Helmand Province - one of the deadliest provinces in Afghanistan at the time. During this Patrol, he subsequently suffered the loss of both his legs after being hit with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-He remained conscious until he was anesthetized in the Medevac chopper and was medically evacuated to Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The superior training his men received enabled them to stabilize him and save his life. As a result of the events that day,  he suffered the loss of both legs above the knee, as well as the loss of both pinky fingers-He has since gone on to find success in the civilian world, where he currently works in investment banking as a Central Risk Book Principal Trader and next month will be attending an O2X workshop sponsored by BHFHFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessBuilding Homes for Heroes:https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

By Ed Salo Midshipman Natalie Schirmacher is a third year student at Villanova University and has studied abroad in Amman, Jordan and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her experiences in NROTC and studying abroad led her to write for Proceedings about the need for more variety in study abroad programs. Download Sea Control 469 – The Importance … Continue reading Sea Control 469 – The Importance of Studying Abroad with Midshipman Natalie Schirmacher →

Links1. "The Navy's Study-Abroad Programs Need Better Variety," by Natalie Schirmacher, Proceedings, February 2023.

For our latest episode of the WGI Unleashed Podcast, we got to chat with Ashley Orr, a Mobility Engineer in our Arlington, VA, office. Ashley is a part of our Mobility division, where she is focused on proposing creative-but-feasible solutions to improve mobility methods and promote growth while also preserving and enhancing the unique character of communities. Ashley grew up in Southeastern Pennsylvania, deep in the heart of Amish country, where she enjoyed a slower, more peaceful pace of life. She reflects fondly on her time spent outdoors hiking and visiting national parks with her family. We listened intently while she talked about her time at Penn State University, where we were shocked to learn that she had originally enrolled in the NROTC program with plans to join the Navy and major in Aerospace Engineering with the hope of fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. She discovered very quickly that while she enjoyed what she was learning, studying something more tangible that she could actually see people utilizing daily was far more important than going to space. This epiphany is what ultimately led her to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Ashley joined the WGI team in our Tallahassee office right after graduating from college but recently made the move northeast to help establish our new Arlington, Virginia office, where she just celebrated eight years of service with the company. We found out that when she originally joined WGI, Ashley's focus was more on transportation engineering, where she learned that her interests lie more in how transportation networks connect communities and less about how the actual roadway is constructed. This revelation is how she found herself gravitating toward a focus on New Mobility + Connected Communities. She joked with us as she called herself a "plangineer" and explained that most of her role consists of coordinating, advising on Traffic Impact Analysis, reviewing technical reports, and managing WGI's existing clients. In addition to everything we learned about her professional life, we discovered Ashley is married to her high school sweetheart, whom she shares a three 1/2-year-old daughter with, as well as a very fat cat (her words, not ours) named John Pierre. She enjoys spending weekends with her family exploring their new quaint hometown of Alexandria, where her idea of a perfect lazy Saturday consists of lounging at a local coffee shop with a good book to read sprinkled with a side of people-watching. She also spoke about her love for travel, having been to several unique destinations such as Algeria, Peru, Spain, Qatar, and Paris, France, where she had the rare opportunity to live abroad as a perpetual tourist for nine months and has since labeled herself a Francophile. Listen now to find out what the most exotic food she's ever eaten is, what professional sports team she had the exclusive honor of naming, and what the heck shoofly pie is!

Sarah is a LT in the United States Navy and is currently serving as the Surface Warfare Instructor at the University of Virginia NROTC Unit. She was born in Virginia Beach and moved to Maryland where she was raised. Sarah commissioned through the NROTC program at Miami University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Leadership and Public Policy. When not working, she enjoys running and cooking. She previously served as the STRIKE Officer onboard USS McCampbell and the Fire Control Officer onboard USS Spruance, both Guided Missile Destroyers. She's completed numerous patrols while forward deployed and one deployment from CONUS to the Seventh Fleet AOR. *On a personal note, she's one of my favorite Junior Officers I've ever had the pleasure of working with and has the brightest of futures in the Navy or in anything she chooses to pursue. I hope y'all enjoy this episode.* www.linktr.ee/risingsonpodcast #KeepRising

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Jim Nelles is a supply chain economist based in Chicago. He has served as a Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and a Chief Operations Officer for multiple companies. Jim served his country as a Naval Officer after attending college on an NROTC scholarship. He has a BA from Northwestern University in Economics and French as well as a Masters in Management from the JL Kellogg Graduate School of Business.

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.James RodriguezBorn in Los Angeles – grew up between Sacramento suburbs and LAUCLA undergrad - 1989 – started with an NROTC scholarship, dropped that, then studied film, then ended with History major, Studied at University of Guadalajara for a summerIn college worked at the American Film Institute, CARECEN - Central American Refugee Center and fry cookAfter graduation worked for two years as a teachers assistant with learning handicapped students, summers with severely disabled students (now called Resource Program)Applied to the four UC law schools after that – accepted at Boalt (Berkeley Law now of course)Was granted a summer fellowship to work at MALDEF – Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund – during 1L summerWorked at the Berkeley Community Law Center during school,  helping mothers recently paroled from prison who had passed aids to their children obtain SSIInterned with David Coleman at Contra costa defender's during school2L summer worked at civil law firm in SacramentoAfter graduation received fellowship to work at the California Appellate Project in San Francisco, working with team on death penalty appeals Then worked two years in San Diego Public Defender's officeMoved back to San Francisco, worked two years in the Office of Citizen Complaints  - SF police oversight agency  (now defunct, the responsibilities of the OCC was split into two separate agencies) - with Mary DunlapFound my way to Alameda defender's in 2000, been there ever since.Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover.  Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

In this episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy is joined by supply chain expert Jim Nelles. They discuss the impact of fear and uncertainty on policy decisions, such as COVID-19 school closures, the war in Ukraine, and the Silicon Valley bank bailout. The conversation delves into the complexities of the American supply chain, including regulatory failures, antiquated laws, and the consequences of a truck driver shortage. They explore the concept of declaring economic independence from China, focusing on the potential benefits and alternatives. Throughout the episode, Vivek and Jim emphasize the importance of setting ambitious goals, having a clear vision, and inspiring the American people to achieve greatness. Donate here: https://t.co/PE1rfuVBmbFor more content follow me here:Twitter - @VivekGRamaswamyInstagram - @vivekgramaswamyFacebook - http://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamyTruth Social - @VivekRamaswamyRumble - @VivekRamaswamy Jim Nelles is a Chicago-based supply chain consultant with extensive experience in various leadership roles, including Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Chief Operations Officer. A former Naval Officer, Jim attended college on an NROTC scholarship before earning his BA in Economics and French from Northwestern University. He also holds a Masters in Management from the prestigious JL Kellogg Graduate School of Business. Join us as Jim shares his invaluable insights on the complexities of supply chain management in today's world. Time-Codes:00:00:00 - Fear and uncertainty driving policy decisions00:03:21 - Consequences of declaring independence from China00:04:59 - Introduction of guest, Jim Nelles00:12:32 - Inefficiency of government regulations in supply chains00:13:14 - Ineffectiveness of the current secretary of transportation00:14:22 - Exploring supply chain chokepoints00:15:42 - The truck driver shortage and its impact00:17:19 - Human capital shortage and its causes00:18:27 - Importance of declaring independence from China00:20:47 - The need to defeat China economically00:21:48 - Factory construction increase in the US00:22:43 - American companies investing in US plants00:23:42 - Potential benefits of decoupling from China00:24:34 - Incentives and tax credits for US investments00:25:50 - Decoupling doesn't mean isolationism00:37:06 - Setting ambitious targets and using an offense strategy00:38:00 - Need for a clear vision to lead the country00:39:10 - Proposing independence from China00:40:48 - Aiming for significant GDP growth00:41:37 - Fear during the COVID-19 pandemic00:42:53 - Inspiring the younger generation00:43:55 - Disappointment in the silence of due process advocates00:45:34 - Encouraging open conversation despite fear of judgment

How does this 2022 film, based upon the relationship between Korean War aviators Ensign Jesse Brown and Lieutenant Tom Hudner, illustrate the level of camaraderie between these two men, their Fighter squadron (VF-32), and the state of racial integration in the US military at the time? In that regard, what is the import of Jesse's discomfort with being singled out by the press while on board the Leyte with VF-32? How does the Yalu bridge episode illustrate the dangers faced by Jesse when Hudner files his after-action report on Brown's decision? Why does Hudner choose to file the report, despite Jesse's concern that it could curtail his career? How does Hudner attempt to mitigate the risks for Jesse? How does the relationship between the two men illustrate the differences in culture between sources of officer accession; the Naval Academy and NROTC? How does the film show the bonding that occurs due to the rigors of military training and combat, and the emotional impact wrought by loss of comrades in arms?

Join Af as he interviews Ed Hajim about his memoir, a powerful story touched with family trauma, deprivation, and adversity balanced by a life of hard work and philanthropy! On the Road Less Traveled is the inspirational story of Edmund A. Hajim, an American financier and philanthropist who rises from dire childhood circumstances to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment. At age three, Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and told that his mother is dead. His father soon abandons him in order to seek employment—mostly in vain—leaving his son behind in a string of foster homes and orphanages. This establishes a pattern of neglect and desertion that continues for Hajim's entire childhood, forever leaving its mark. From one home to another, the lonely boy learns the value of self-reliance and perseverance despite his financial deprivation and the trauma of being an orphan. As time passes, Hajim displays a powerful instinct for survival and a burning drive to excel. A highly motivated student and athlete, he earns an NROTC college scholarship to the University of Rochester; serves in the United States Navy; works as an application research engineer; then attends Harvard Business School, where he finds that the financial industry is his true calling. So begins his rapid ascent in the corporate world, which includes senior executive positions at E. F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, and fourteen years as CEO of Furman Selz, growing the company more than tenfold. He also creates a happy and abundant family life, though he never forgets what it means to struggle. At age sixty, he is reminded of his painful past when a family secret emerges that brings the story full circle.  

Marcus Antonellis is from Groton, MA. He attended the College of the Holy Cross, getting his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and commissioning via the NROTC unit. A Naval Surface Warfare Officer, he has served as the Auxiliaries Officer on USS FREEDOM (LCS 1) and as the Damage Control Assistant on USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53). His assignments had him deploying to the 5th Fleet AOR and participating in multiple Missile Defense Agency test missions.

Episode 30 [Segment 2 of 2] - Luke Goorsky and Marcus Antonellis - The Future of The Surface The Trident Room Podcast hosts Luke Goorsky and Marcus Antonellis sit down and have a conversation. This episode was recorded on October 07, 2021. Luke Goorsky is from Santa Clarita, CA. He attended the University of California, San Diego where he earned a bachelor's degree in History. He received his commission in May 2014 as a naval intelligence officer through Officer Candidate School. Luke served onboard the USS Harry S. Truman, at U.S. Fifth Fleet, and at the Defense Intelligence Agency's Hawaii Field Office. Luke is enrolled in the department of National Security Affairs in the East Asia track. Episodes Hosted: Episode 27 June 15 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-goorsky-b7225513b/ Marcus Antonellis is from Groton, MA. He attended the College of the Holy Cross, getting his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and commissioning via the NROTC unit. A Naval Surface Warfare Officer, he has served as the Auxiliaries Officer on USS FREEDOM (LCS 1) and as the Damage Control Assistant on USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53). His assignments had him deploying to the 5th Fleet AOR and participating in multiple Missile Defense Agency test missions. Episodes Hosted: Episode 25 June 10, | Episode 22 February 2, | Episode 21 January 13, | Episode 16 April 30 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-antonellis-a3649655/ The Trident Room Podcast is brought to you by the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation. npsfoundation.org For comments, suggestions, and critiques, please email us at TridentRoomPodcastHost@nps.edu, and find us online at nps.edu/tridentroompodcast. Thank you!

Episode 30 [Segment 1 of 2] - Luke Goorsky and Marcus Antonellis - Surfaces and Solutions The Trident Room Podcast hosts Luke Goorsky and Marcus Antonellis sit down and have a conversation. This episode was recorded on October 07, 2021. Luke Goorsky is from Santa Clarita, CA. He attended the University of California, San Diego where he earned a bachelor's degree in History. He received his commission in May 2014 as a naval intelligence officer through Officer Candidate School. Luke served onboard the USS Harry S. Truman, at U.S. Fifth Fleet, and at the Defense Intelligence Agency's Hawaii Field Office. Luke is enrolled in the department of National Security Affairs in the East Asia track. Episodes Hosted: Episode 27 June 15 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-goorsky-b7225513b/ Marcus Antonellis is from Groton, MA. He attended the College of the Holy Cross, getting his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and commissioning via the NROTC unit. A Naval Surface Warfare Officer, he has served as the Auxiliaries Officer on USS FREEDOM (LCS 1) and as the Damage Control Assistant on USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53). His assignments had him deploying to the 5th Fleet AOR and participating in multiple Missile Defense Agency test missions. Episodes Hosted: Episode 25 June 10, | Episode 22 February 2, | Episode 21 January 13, | Episode 16 April 30 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-antonellis-a3649655/ The Trident Room Podcast is brought to you by the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation. npsfoundation.org For comments, suggestions, and critiques, please email us at TridentRoomPodcastHost@nps.edu, and find us online at nps.edu/tridentroompodcast. Thank you!

This week on Talk World Radio we're discussing nuclear weapons and war with Ken Mayers from Veterans For Peace, which has -- in anticipation of the Biden administration's nuclear posture review -- released its own nuclear posture review. See https://veteransforpeace.org About Ken Mayers: The Marine Corps paid Ken's way through Princeton as an NROTC scholarship holder. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1958 and accepted a commission as a regular Marine Corps Officer, intending to make the service his career. However, his experience as an instrument of US foreign policy drove him out of the Corps at the end of 1966 when he returned to graduate studies at UC Berkeley, earning a Ph.D. in so-called Political Science. In 1986 Ken was recruited into Veterans for Peace by then President John Barr, another former career Marine Corps Officer. In July 2002, Ken co-founded the Santa Fe Chapter of VFP. Ken was a member of the national VFP Board of Directors from 2004 through 2009 and national treasurer from 2005 through 2009. He was again elected to the Board in 2020.

Jack is a veteran with 20 years of Naval Service leading Navy SEALs and Special Operations Forces throughout the world. A leadership and cultural dynamics expert, Jack has consulted with business leaders across the United States, Pro-athletes, Olympians, and NCAA Teams in his journey. He is the co-founder of Performance Mountain along with Dr Larry Widman. Performance Mountain optimizes people, teams and organizations. A native of Fremont Nebraska, Jack earned an NROTC scholarship and graduated from The University of Nebraska in 1998. Jack graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School (BUD/S) in Class 222. Jack is also a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College and holds a Master's Degree in Global/International Affairs and Interagency Collaboration from Kansas University. Jack participated in a number of conflicts and contingency operations throughout the globe in his 20 year Naval career. Assigned to SEAL Team One during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Jack participated in contingency operations as part of the United States initial response from October to December 2001. Later, assigned to SEAL Team Three as a Troop Commander, Jack was the Commander of Naval Special Warfare Task Unit-Ramadi, Iraq in charge of counter-terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Al-Anbar Province. Jack was the first SEAL Troop Commander to lead Special Reconnaissance Team-1 focusing on Multidiscipline Intelligence Support Missions for SEAL Team, Special Mission Units, and other government agencies. Jack's last assignment was as the Director of Combating Terrorism for Special Operations Command Europe. Jack has also been a volunteer leadership and cultural dynamics advisor to Nebraska Athletics, Creighton Athletics, and Midland University and various business leaders across the region. Jack and Dr. Larry Widman founded Performance Mountain, a consulting firm that optimizes leadership and culture within Teams and Groups. Jack has been an active advocate of our nations wounded warriors and Veterans, both nationally and regionally. Jack is on the board of the Nebraska Soldiers Foundation and supports the PGA Tours Birdies for Brave program, Nebraska Golf Fore Troops and NS2 Serves. Jack is also active in the SEAL-NSW Family Foundation (NSFF), where in 2010 he started “Nebraska Support for SEALs” (NSS) which provides an annually weekend family retreat for Active Duty SEAL families here in Nebraska and raises funds for the SEAL-NSW Family Foundation (NSFF). Jack has been married to his college sweetheart Kate for 19 years, and has four children: Jack spends his free time along with his wife chasing their four children, coaching little league sports, hunting birdies on the golf course, and enjoying all things Nebraska. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message

Let's talk about COLLEGE! Or more so, the debt involved with it. Listen in as Petty Officer Levesque and Chief Dowden discuss what some call the “Student Loan Crisis” and look at experts' videos and discuss some interesting options! https://linktr.ee/behindthehelm

Get Your Autism Questions Ready! It's time for another episode of Ask Dr. Doreen! In these episodes, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, joins us yet again to answer questions from viewers like YOU! Join us and comment your autism question or e-mail it to S.Penrod@autism-live.com and we will try to get to it in the future!   5:25 Would hyperbaric chambers be an effective method to assist individuals with autism? I am a BCBA and frequently watch your show. I was listening to Dr. Doreen speak on June 9th regarding the possible link between toxins, the redox reaction, and autism (at the 59 minute mark). If I understood correctly, the toxins prevent the respiratory cycle from functioning optimally. If that is the case, would hyperbaric chambers be an effective method to assist individuals with autism? Thank you for a great and informative show! 20:20 Is the Skills Program for Adults on the Autism Spectrum as Well? 23:00 Free Training Modules Available on SkillsforAutism and IBehavioralTraining Parent Useful Strategies for the home & Behavior Management www.IbehavioralTraining.com www.skillsforautism.com 27:00 compassion Dr Ask Dr. Doreen, being recently diagnosed (in 2019) as High Functioning myself as an adult as well as ADHD, it would be beneficial for me throughout my life to have more compassionate people to work with me than harsh people especially in today's world 31:32 My son is being denied his NROTC full scholarship. My son is being denied his NROTC full scholarship. He's very accomplished has overcome challenges and no longer meets criteria ASD. We need help He's actually been a guest here several years ago. 43:50 Is an ABA Center better than in home? Is an ABA Center better than in home ? I'm trying to get ny son in a center but it's a 50min drive. 47:41 Expressive Language Hi. My son has a large vocabulary and his receptive language is really good. Understands almost everything we say. But he doesn't use those words 52:20 My difficulty is to know what's my Children's suppose to know in his age. Whats skills… he is 3 years old Great in alphabet and Numbers In portuguese and English But don't know cut papers etc.

Get Your Autism Questions Ready! It's time for another episode of Ask Dr. Doreen! In these episodes, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, joins us yet again to answer questions from viewers like YOU! Join us and comment your autism question or e-mail it to S.Penrod@autism-live.com and we will try to get to it in the future!   5:25 Would hyperbaric chambers be an effective method to assist individuals with autism? I am a BCBA and frequently watch your show. I was listening to Dr. Doreen speak on June 9th regarding the possible link between toxins, the redox reaction, and autism (at the 59 minute mark). If I understood correctly, the toxins prevent the respiratory cycle from functioning optimally. If that is the case, would hyperbaric chambers be an effective method to assist individuals with autism? Thank you for a great and informative show! 20:20 Is the Skills Program for Adults on the Autism Spectrum as Well? 23:00 Free Training Modules Available on SkillsforAutism and IBehavioralTraining Parent Useful Strategies for the home & Behavior Management www.IbehavioralTraining.com www.skillsforautism.com 27:00 compassion Dr Ask Dr. Doreen, being recently diagnosed (in 2019) as High Functioning myself as an adult as well as ADHD, it would be beneficial for me throughout my life to have more compassionate people to work with me than harsh people especially in today's world 31:32 My son is being denied his NROTC full scholarship. My son is being denied his NROTC full scholarship. He's very accomplished has overcome challenges and no longer meets criteria ASD. We need help He's actually been a guest here several years ago. 43:50 Is an ABA Center better than in home? Is an ABA Center better than in home ? I'm trying to get ny son in a center but it's a 50min drive. 47:41 Expressive Language Hi. My son has a large vocabulary and his receptive language is really good. Understands almost everything we say. But he doesn't use those words 52:20 My difficulty is to know what's my Children's suppose to know in his age. Whats skills… he is 3 years old Great in alphabet and Numbers In portuguese and English But don't know cut papers etc.

Imagine if your father took you at three years-old, kidnapped you and then told you your mother was dead. Then, once taken to another part of the country, your father basically abandons you and leaves you to be raised in several different foster homes and orphanages. This is what happened to today's special guest, Ed Hajim, well before Google, Social media and all the ways we now track down folks. Ed was left in poverty, abandoned and feeling incredibly lonely. When Ed was sixty-years-old, with the help of an old suitcase, he found letters indicating that  his mother was very much alive. He was angry with his then late father for being so selfish and taken Ed from his own mother. Learning his mother was alive, who he hadn't seen since he was three-years-old, 57-years-later, everything Ed knew went upside down.  And his sense of trust questioned. He had to think, does he reach out to his mother, would she want to see him or reject him? Ed explains his incredible story of resilience, discipline and using his inner voice to navigate his life -which is a true rags-to-riches American story -  in his just released inspiring and riveting memoir, On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom. Despite his difficult early years, Ed learned to survive, to keep himself strong and focused. And step by step, he turned his life around, eventually living the American dream with the help of a NROTC college scholarship, got himself through the University of Rochester and then attended Harvard Business School. Became a Wall Street executive, a business tycoon of the highest order. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim became chairman of its board and gave the school $30 million to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences - the largest single donation in its history.

Imagine if your father took you at three years-old, kidnapped you and then told you your mother was dead. Then, once taken to another part of the country, your father basically abandons you and leaves you to be raised in several different foster homes and orphanages. This is what happened to Ed Hajim well before Google, Social media and all the ways we now track down folks. Ed was left in poverty, abandoned and feeling incredibly lonely. By the time Ed was sixty-years-old, with the help of an old suitcase, letters found in it and a private investigator, Ed discovered his mother was very much alive. He was angry with his then late father, how could he have been so selfish and taken Ed from his own mother, when Ed needed her??? Ed had so many questions. Learning his mother was alive, who he hadn't seen since he was three-years-old, 57-years-later, everything Ed knew went upside down. And his sense of trust questioned. Then, he had to think, does he reach out to his mother, would she want to see him or reject him?? His own mother. But for the last almost dozen years of her life, Ed Hajim spoke to his mother almost every Sunday and celebrated many holidays and enjoyed family vacations together with Ed's family, his wife, their children and grandchild and his in-law family, who really had become HIS family too. Plus, by meeting his mother, Ed gained a half-brother, sister-in-law and nephews. He describes, his late mother, Sophie Hoffman, as the gift he found later in life. Ed explains his incredible story of resilience, discipline and using his inner voice to navigate his life -which is a true rags-to-riches American story - in his just released inspiring and riveting memoir, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom (Skyhorse; March 2, 2021). Despite his difficult early years, Ed learned to survive, to keep himself strong and focused. And step by step, he turned his life around, eventually living the American dream with the help of a NROTC college scholarship, got himself through the University of Rochester and then attended Harvard Business School. Became a Wall Street executive, a business tycoon of the highest order. Married fifty-five years, has three children and eight grandchildren. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim became chairman of its board and gave the school $30 million to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences - the largest single donation in its history - as he is an example of the importance of education and how it can change your life - Ed wanted to share that opportunity with other scholars. Here are a few recent media and event links to further get a sense of Ed: NY POST: MY DAD TOLD ME MY MOM WAS DEAD — THEN I MET HER 57 YEARS LATER WGN-TV (#1 MORNING SHOW CHICAGO): FROM ABANDONED CHILD TO WALL STREET EXECUTIVE: AUTHOR ED HAJIM HAS ADVICE FOR PARENTS EVERYWHERE WTNH-TV (ABC): ED HAJIM SHARES DETAILS ABOUT NEW POWERFUL MEMOIR BARBARA'S BOOKSTORE: ORPHANAGE TO BOARDROOM ‘ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED' WITH ED HAJIM; MODERATED BY MARK E. KLEIN, MD AUTHORITY MAGAZINE: AUTHOR ED HAJIM: RISING THROUGH RESILIENCE; FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BECOME MORE RESILIENT LEADERS MAGAZINE: Interview with Ed Hajim, Chairman, HighVista Strategies, LLC (leadersmag.com) EDHAJIM.COM/MEDIA Although Ed's life is a rags to riches American success story on every level - his challenging beginnings still stayed with him. So he read and read a lot. Over time he was able to use his inner voice, his one consistency, to create the ultimate mentor: Ed Hajim's The Four P's: Passion, Principles, Partners and Plan – from ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED:

About Today's GuestMark William Balmert is retired United States Navy rear admiral. His last command was the joint Navy and Marine Corps Expeditionary Strike Group 3. He retired from the Navy in 2008 and joined Northrop Grumman as a Strategic Senior Consulting Manager.Balmert was born in Fort Madison, Iowa. He participated in the Navy Reserve Officer Training program (NROTC) at the University of Notre Dame, and graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Financial Management from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1985. He is a 1989 graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College He also attended the National Securities Management Course at the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University.Balmert was commissioned as an Ensign in December 1977 through the NROTC program.[1] He attended Surface Warfare Officers School and then began his first sea assignment in 1978 aboard the USS Lynde McCormick (DDG 8). He served as the Engineering officer aboard the USS Fife (DD 991) from 1986 to 1988, and aboard the USS Merrill (DD 976) as Executive Officer from 1991 to 1992. CDR Balmert commanded USS Chandler (DDG 996) from 7 August 1996 to 18 December 1998,[2] winning the Battle Efficiency Award, and Destroyer Squadron 7 during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as Sea Combat Commander for the Constellation Battle Group.Balmert also served as Chief Staff Officer of Destroyer Squadron 13; Assistant Surface Operations Officer for Commander 7th Fleet; Flag Secretary for Commander 3rd Fleet; Operations Officer for Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Group 1; Commander Expeditionary Strike Group 5; and as Commander Expeditionary Strike Group 3. He was succeeded as commander for ESG3 on May 22, 2008 by Rear Admiral Kendall L. Card. RDML Balmert's final assignment was as Commander, Amphibious Group Three.Balmert was nominated for promotion to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) in April 2004. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2008.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeSan Diego Military Affairs Council Web Site: https://www.sdmac.orgPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the Psycharmor course Where Are You on the Collaboration Journey? This course is designed for communities interested in learning how to use collective impact principles to foster collaboration and increase impact for service members, Veterans, their families, and their caregivers. The goal of this course it to provide you with information regarding the phases of a collaborative effort, as well as additional tools to sustain impact. This course will help you define where you are on the collaborative journey and what is needed to move forward. You can find the course by going to https://psycharmor.org/courses/where-on-collaboration-journey/This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

About Today's GuestAs President of Axon, Luke Larson is responsible for leading the company's day-to-day operations and overseeing all aspects of the company. Luke joined Axon in 2008 and has filled a variety of executive and management roles since then, becoming President in April 2015. Prior to joining Axon, Luke served two tours in Iraq as a Marine Corps infantry officer and was awarded the Bronze star with V for valor on his first tour. Luke graduated from University of Arizona on an NROTC scholarship and has an M.B.A. from Thunderbird School of Global Management.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeAxon's WebsiteAxon AidPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Veteran Ready Certificate Program. Nearly 200 organizations nationwide utilize PsychArmor's educational platform to ensure staff and volunteers are better prepared to interact with the military and Veteran communities. PsychArmor certificate programs help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue.Psycharmor's cost effective certification programs allow organizations to share PsychArmor courses, track completions, and become “Veteran Ready,” with a digital certificate and badge they can proudly showcase on their website.This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

Retired Rear Admiral Tom Kearney speaks about his career path from Seaman Recruit to Vice Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the role of submarines in the Navy, his experience setting a submarine record, handling an emergency at sea, and leadership – both externally and internally of a group.“Rear Adm. Thomas Kearney grew up in Dover, New Jersey, and enlisted in the Navy in 1978. He was commissioned via the Villanova University Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in political science (international relations) from Villanova University and is certified as a level III program manager from the Defense Acquisition University.Prior to command, his sea tours included assignments as a division officer and Navigation Department head aboard USS New York City (SSN 696); engineer officer aboard USS Henry L. Stimson (SSBN 655 Gold), and executive officer aboard USS Helena (SSN 725), where he conducted deployments and patrols to both the North Atlantic and Western Pacific.Ashore he served as an NROTC instructor at Villanova University, executive officer/engineer officer of the Moored Training Ship (MTS) 635; squadron engineer, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 7; and as first commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit USS Virginia (SSN 774).Kearney commanded the USS Alexandria (SSN 757) from June 2003 to December 2005. During this period, his ship was awarded the Battle E for operational excellence; was runner up for the prestigious Battenberg Cup Award for top ship in the Atlantic Fleet; and received the Navy Unit Commendation for operations conducted during the first around the world deployment via the Arctic by a U.S. submarine.Following command, Kearney entered the acquisition professional community in 2006 and served as the deputy director of the Navy’s Test and Evaluation Policy Office, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) N912. He then served as the Foreign Military Sales Program manager in the Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS 404) and as deputy program manager in the Submarine Acoustic Systems Program Office (PMS 401).Kearney served as the program manager for Undersea Weapons and Targets from October 2009 to October 2012. During this period his program was awarded a Secretary of the Navy Excellence in Acquisition Award and he was the recipient of the 2011 Naval Submarine League’s Vice Admiral J. Guy Reynolds Award for Excellence in Submarine Acquisition. He served as vice commander, Naval Sea Systems Command from June 2013 to April 2014 when he established the Acquisition, Commonality and Expeditionary Warfare Directorate (SEA 06) as a new directorate within NAVSEA.His awards include the Legion of Merit (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), and various other personal, campaign and unit awards” (United States Navy).Bob Feller Act of Valor Award FoundationHosts: Nathaniel Cameron and Galen OdellSupport the show (https://customcoinholders.com/product/walk-of-heroes/)

In his former life, he was Commander Jack of the United States Navy and SEAL Team. Jack Riggins spent 20 years in SEAL Team and U.S. Special Operations serving all around the globe. A native of Fremont Nebraska, Jack earned an NROTC scholarship and graduated from The University of Nebraska in 1998 “Go Big Red”. […]

An Interview with Captain Brockelmeyer and LTC Trey Lachicotte by Clark Bowden andEvan Muller Biographies: Cody Brockelmeyer enlisted in the Marine Corps in April of 2006, and served at the Legal Services Support Section in Okinawa, Japan where he served as NCOIC of the Pacific Regional Defense Counsel’s office. From 2009 to 2013, he served as Legal Management Chief for the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. During this time, Sergeant Brockelmeyer deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland University College. In 2013, Staff Sergeant Brockelmeyer was accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program, attended OCS, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He was designated as a supply and logistics officer, he was assigned to Second Battalion, Seventh Marines in Twentynine Palms, CA. From 2014-2016, he deployed twice to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, and completed his Master of Business Administration degree from Northwest Christian University. In 2017, Captain Brockelmeyer was promoted to his current rank, and was assigned to his present duties as Marine Officer Instructor for the NROTC unit, University of Notre Dame. He currently teaches Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare and Evolution of Warfare, and has completed a Doctor of Business Administration degree from Northcentral University. Capt. Brockelmeyer primarily works with the senior MIDN leadership, providing guidance to the BCO, BXO, and BOPS. Additionally, he teaches both the Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare and the Evolution of Warfare classes. _____________________________________ LTC Trey Lachicotte is a 2000 graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he received two Bachelor of Science Degrees in Accounting and Finance. Upon Graduation, he received a commission in the Infantry. His civilian education also includes a Master of Art in Global and International Studies from the University of Kansas, as well as, a Master of Military Art and Science in Theater Operations from the US Army Command and General Staff College. LTC Lachicotte has served in the United States Army for 20 years as an officer in the Infantry and Special Forces branches.

CAPT James Settele led sailors and Marines for nearly 3 decades.  Now he directs the School of Policy & International Affairs at the University of Maine.   CAPT Settele and I crossed paths when he was the commanding officer of the NROTC unit at Maine Maritime Academy late in his career.  His background leading thousands of servicemembers and civilians makes him uniquely qualified to speak on leadership both in the military and civilian world.  Though different in many ways, they share a commonality in respect.  You earn respect and, once a baseline is established, every interaction with someone raises or lowers their level of it for you.  In this, the first interview of Quotations, we discuss leadership, challenges, respect, and attempt to improve ourselves, as we always do!

It is my great privilege to share a deep, personal, and hilarious discussion with 60's icon, Merry Prankster, and personal hero of mine; Ken Babbs.Ken and I discuss the origin of the hippies and the birth of the counter culture. We discuss his relationship with Ken Kesey, with the interview actually taking place on Ken Kesey's 85th birthday. What an honor! We also touch on the history of psychedelics, the acid tests,God, Aliens, Angels, and more...Wow! Join Us!Ken Babbs is a famous Merry Prankster who became one of the psychedelic leaders of the 1960s. He along with best friend and Prankster leader, Ken Kesey wrote the book Last Go Round. Babbs is best known for his participation in the Acid Tests and on the bus Furthur.Ken Babbs was raised in Mentor, Ohio. He attended the Case Institute of Technology (where he briefly studied engineering) for two years on a basketball scholarship before transferring to Miami University, from which he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in English literature in 1958. He then attended the Stanford University graduate creative writing program on a Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship from 1958–59; having entered the NROTC program to fund his undergraduate studies, Babbs was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps following the end of his fellowship. He trained as a helicopter pilot and served in one of the first American advisory units in Vietnam from 1962-63 prior to his discharge and reunion with Kesey in 1964. Babbs had no understanding of the impact the war had on him until he received his orders to go to Vietnam. His insight soon began to take definition. Babbs later stated that he “had no perceptions of the right or wrong of the situation before I went to Vietnam, but it took about six weeks to realize we were wasting our time there... being humble, respect[ing] local customs, learn[ing] the language and helping does more good than hurting.”In the fall of 1958, Babbs took a writing class at Stanford with another Wilson Fellow, Ken Kesey. Babbs later described meeting Kesey as “a moment of mirth and sadness, highness and lowliness, interchanging of ideas and musical moments.” They soon became best friends, maintained a correspondence while Babbs was stationed in the Far East with the Marines, and eventually formed the Merry Pranksters.What started as a Happening emerged into a global frenzy and inspired people, still today. According to Babbs, a Happening is something that “can’t be planned ..It just happens! It takes place in public or private and involves everyone present. In Phoenix in 1964, we painted "A Vote for Barry is a Vote for Fun" on the side of the bus and waved flags and played stars and stripes forever..this qualified as both a prank and a Happening.” .The most famous happening of the Pranksters was the nationwide trip on the Furthur. While on a trip to New York City, the Pranksters needed an automobile that could hold fourteen people and all of their filming and taping equipment. One of the members saw a “revamped school bus” in San Francisco that was for sale. The Pranksters bought the bus and named it Furthur. Babbs was the engineer for the bus. Ken Babbs is mostly credited for the sound systems he created for the Trips Festival. Prior to Babbs’ creation, it was discovered that particular music usually sounded distorted when cranked to high levels because of the cement floor on the San Francisco Longshoreman’s Union Hall (where the Trips Festival was taking place). Babbs being a sound engineer resolved the problem. He made sound amplifiers that would not create distorted sounds when turned up to high sound levels.The purpose for this Happening was to link the psychedelic tribes from the west and the east. Many people tend to remember the east tribe because of Timothy Leary and LSD. Many misjudgments have been made on the Pranksters and their promotion of LSD. However, Babbs makes it clear that “just because we used LSD does not mean we were promoting its use. (LSD) is a dangerous drug..[It’s] a way, I guess, of breaking down the conformist ideology.” .During the legendary Prankster cross country bus trip to the New York World's fair in 1964, an epic movie was filmed and shown at several “Acid Tests”. The film is called The Merry Pranksters Search for a Kool Place. Some have compared the Prankster’s trip to the Acid Tests. Babbs assures that the “Acid Tests came after the bus trip and came about because we were editing the movie of the bus trip and began renting places to show the movie and play our music.” What inspired the Acid Tests was when the Pranksters met the Grateful Dead. Babbs relates to that time as “it was the power that propelled the rocket ship everyone rode to the stars and beyond the whole night the acid test took place.” [IBID]The Hog Farm collective was established through a chain of events beginning with Ken Babbs hijacking the Merry Pranksters' bus, Furthur, to Mexico, which stranded the Merry Pranksters in Los Angeles.Looking back at his experiences as a Merry Prankster, Babbs says he wants younger and future generations to carry on “love, peace, and happiness; extended in practicality to the simple act of helping one another out, being kind and generous.” [ibid]Babbs currently lives on his farm in Dexter, Oregon (near Kesey’s house) with his wife Eileen, an English teacher at South Eugene High School. In 1994, he helped Kesey co-write The Last Go Round, about the oldest and largest rodeos in America. Babbs is also founder and leader of the Sky Pilot Club. Many of Babbs's trips are now available to watch on YouTube. Babbs recently published a novel based on his life in the armed forces during the first years of the Vietnam War, Who Shot the Water Buffalo?Join Us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 06 - Paul Rasmussen - A Paperboy, the Sizzler and the Navy NPS student Mike Morris sits down and has a drink with NPS Department Program Officer Paul Rasmussen, and they discuss his technique of adjusting to the current pandemic, his time at NPS, and why he joined the Navy. This episode was recorded on July 10, 2020. Segment 1 of 3 – Adjusting Education During a Pandemic - [1:00] Segment 2 of 3 – Taking Flight and Focusing Education - [21:40] Segment 3 of 3 – A Paperboy, The Sizzler and The Navy - [36:25] Commissioned in 1993 out of NROTC at UCSD, CDR Rasmussen went to flight school in Pensacola, Florida, and was winged three years later in Kingsville, Texas. Flying the FA-18 Hornet and the SEM for the French Navy for the next ten years, he was deployed overseas on multiple occasions with VFA-113 Stingers and VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet. Finally, his career culminated as the Mini-Boss on the USS Carl Vinson. His second career has been in military education, serving as both student and instructor at the NWC in Newport, then here at NPS as DDOS, DOS, and finally, the Program Officer of NSA. E-mail: perasmus@nps.edu. The Trident Room Podcast is brought to you by the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation. npsfoundation.org For comments, suggestions, and critiques, please email us at TridentRoomPodcastHost@nps.edu, and find us online at nps.edu/tridentroompodcast. Thank you! The views expressed in this interview are those of the individuals and do not reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the US Navy, or the Naval Postgraduate School.

Former law clerk John Markey '86 is joined by the Judge’s granddaughter, Bridget Power, and together they speak with Judge Harrington '55 about his family as well as his illustrious career. Interview originally recorded on February 21, 2020. --- Transcript Judge Harrington: I got a lot of breaks in life by being a member of the Holy Cross family through Ed Hanify '33 and Arthur Garrity '41. People have to help you. You can't do much by yourself. And so you have to pay back. I think the greatest joy, it seems a cliche to say, but it is, the great joy you get life is to serve others, if you can help other people. First of all, your family, help them and then other people. Maura Sweeney: Welcome to Mission-Driven, where we speak with alumni who are leveraging their Holy Cross education to make a meaningful difference in the world around them. I'm your host Maura Sweeney from the class of 2007, director of Alumni Career Development at Holy Cross. I'm delighted to welcome you to today's show. In this episode, we hear from the Honorable Edward F. Harrington from the class of 1955. In 1988, Ronald Reagan nominated Judge Harrington to a lifetime appointment to serve as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He began serving as a federal judge in 1988 and assumed senior status in 2001. In 2019, Judge Harrington was awarded the inaugural Edward Bennett Williams '41 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Holy Cross Lawyers Association. The award is given on an annual basis for making a positive impact on the administration of justice and demonstrated loyalty to Holy Cross. Former law clerk John Markey from the class of 1986 is joined by the judge's granddaughter, Bridget Power, and together they speak with the judge about his family as well as his illustrious career. From running into Ernest Hemingway during his time in the Navy, to supporting civil rights leaders in Mississippi in the early '60s, to participating in a trial against Edward Bennett Williams in 1964, their conversation is filled with inspiring and memorable stories. Every step of the way, the Holy Cross network showed its power and influence. A remarkable, yet humble figure, Judge Harrington models the incredible impact that can be made with the foundation of a Holy Cross education. John Markey: Hello, this is John Markey from the Holy Cross class of 1986, here to interview Judge Edward F. Harrington, Holy Cross class of 1955 and the recipient of the first ever Edward Bennett Williams Lifetime Achievement Award offered by the Holy Cross Lawyers Association and I'm here with his granddaughter Bridget Power. Bridget Power: Hi there. John Markey: Judge, if you just want to introduce yourself? Judge Harrington: My name's Ted Harrington, class of 1955. Bridget Power: I'm Bridget Power. I did not go to Holy Cross but my parents both went here. My grandfather, Ted Harrington, many of my aunts, uncles, relatives, my great grandfather, John J. Harrington, and my grandpa's two brothers, Dan and John Harrington. Didn't go here but feel very connected to Holy Cross. Bridget Power: Gramps, I know we've talked about your childhood. I'm wondering if you can share with the audience a little bit about what it was like to be born right after the depression in Fall River, Mass. And what it was like to grow up there. Judge Harrington: Well, I grew up in Fall River, which was a middle town. I grew up in the heart of the depression in 1933. It was a different world. Money was not that available. Although I was very lucky in that my father was a schoolteacher and had a full job. I grew up in, I would say, an Irish American neighborhood and our concerns were education, sports, politics, religion. I know in my family since both of my parents were teachers, education was very important to us. I was lucky enough to have books in the house and education as maybe one of the most important objects of my young life. Bridget Power: Can you say a little bit more about what your education was like? Judge Harrington: Well, I went to a parochial school which had about 900 students. It was the parish school. In Fall River, in that era, there were 27 parishes. It was a very strong Catholic community. We had a very good grammar school and then I went to the public high school where my father taught and it was a rigorous education at the Durfee High School. And I always felt that I was very lucky to have had the educational background that I received in Fall River and I came to Holy Cross in the fall of 1951, very prepared for the rigors of Holy Cross' education. Bridget Power: Do you remember your first time visiting Holy Cross when your dad had gone to Holy Cross? Judge Harrington: My first memory of Holy Cross was in 1942. I was at Fenway Park in the great football game between Boston College and Holy Cross. At that date, Boston College was the number one football team in America. Holy Cross had a lackluster season. However, Holy Cross beat Boston College at Fenway Park in November of 1942, just after the war started, 55-12, in the greatest upset in the history of New England Sports. That was my first connection with Holy Cross, although it was in Boston in Fenway Park. I think the first time I came here although my father used to come up to football games, I came here in I think 1950 to meet some of the officials here to see if I could get in to Holy Cross in the next year. John Markey: Judge, that 55-12 game was that the famous Coconut Grove fire game, if you want to just tell us a little bit of that story afterwards? The great thing on behalf of Boston College, Boston College if they had won that game, were going to celebrate at the Coconut Grove Nightclub in Boston. Because of their devastating defeat, they called off the celebratory dinner that evening. However, 500 people died in a fire that night at the Coconut Grove Nightclub, at that time, the biggest arson type of damage in the history of the United States. So in a way Boston College and the people who were their fans were saved for not going to the Coconut Grove, which is still... I don't think it's ever been... There's been no fire since, I believe, that's ever come close maybe in the United States. John Markey: Judge, you mentioned growing up in Florida with lots of books in the house either from your parents are from your aunts who are also teachers. Do you recall particular books that they encouraged you to read or books that you read during your middle school or high school years that were formative or authors that you liked? Judge Harrington: Well, I think my two most influential authors from high school and also here at Holy Cross was William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair, the great Victorian novel and Boswell's Johnson. I've always been fascinated with Johnson, what they call him, the great robust common French philosopher who taught everybody who read them closely that the privilege of education is to see things as they are. I think Thackeray and Johnson were my greatest influences both in high school and here at Holy Cross. John Markey: You also mentioned, Judge, that sports and politics in Fall River and in your family were things that were focuses of your life as a younger person growing up. Could you tell us a little bit about why politics was important to you and also any examples of lessons you learned in sports? Judge Harrington: Well, I think in politics, my grandfather was a politician. I think I've indicated that the reason my father came to Holy Cross is that in the early part of the last century, my grandfather served in the House of Representatives in Boston and he was a close associate of Governor David I. Walsh. David I. Walsh was a graduate of Holy Cross (1893) and was the first Catholic governor of Massachusetts. I believe he was elected in 1914 during the heart of the Progressive Era. My grandfather, who I don't believe he got out of grammar school, but was a very formidable politician and a person who was very interested in running, he was very impressed with the culture and the knowledge of Progressive Era. His erudition impressed my grandfather greatly, and as a result, he decided to send his son, my father, here the Holy Cross because he felt that if any place could turn out someone like Governor Walsh, he'd like his son to be exposed to that education. John Markey: How about on the side of sports and character development that that had for you at Durfee High School? Judge Harrington: Well, I was an average athlete, very average. I played three sports, partly because my father was not only a Latin teacher but he was an assistant coach in various spots so I always got a suit. But Durfee was a powerhouse in the days I was there. And I had the opportunity to play, usually on the bench but at least in practice to play with some of the great athletes. We had Henry Nolga, Andy Faricy, Joe Andrews, Tommy Gastall who were known all over the state and sports teacher won a lot. You realized that there's somebody always better than you are. And I think sports teacher teaches you that you lose more than you win. You don't win all games and you don't win every battle in life. And sports were a great teacher. As I indicated, I grew up in a Irish-American culture, if that's what you call it. But sports and politics and education and religion were part of the atmosphere. John Markey: Judge, when you came to Holy Cross, the culture of the place or kind of the mission of the place at that point, an all boys school or all men were here, what was the overall lesson that kind of the leader- Judge Harrington: Well, it was kind of a... In those days, we had an honors course and I was lucky and very fortunate to be a part of that. We had top students from all over the country. The competition was great. On the other hand, it was a rough house school. A bunch of guys, all horsing around. It was enjoyable. The studying was hard. It was rigorous. I loved it because I enjoyed studying. I really did. On the other hand, the sports were great. Not only the major sports for the school, Holy Cross was a top team in three sports. While I was here, we won the NCAA in baseball and won the NIT in basketball. But the competition in intramurals was tremendous too. Thinking back, what I got out of it was a great education. A liberal arts education which exposed the student to all the channels of culture, not only English literature, but art and philosophy and the classics and the drama. When we came here, we weren't thinking or at least I wasn't thinking that I'm coming here for a job. I wasn't even thinking what I was going to do. To expand my life, to live not an intellectual life but a life concerned with trying to find out the truth, to follow your conscience as best you could, to learn so as to develop your capacities, wherever they may be, so that you could pay back, that you could make some contribution to the society and I guess in which you lived. Bridget Power: Were there any teachers or mentors or Jesuits here who really impacted your life during those four years that you spent here? Judge Harrington: Well of course. I remember Father Ahearn who taught me Latin. Latin was a great discipline for sharpening the mind. You had to think hard to understand Latin and also it was a great basis for the understanding of grammar in the English language. Father Bean taught rhetoric. Second year was opened up. I remember we had the Lincoln Douglas debates as an example of rhetorical law or rhetorical brilliance. And there was a Father Heron who taught ethics which to me was maybe one of the greatest courses I ever had. It brought together Aristotelian philosophy with Aquinas' infusion, Aristotle's philosophy with the Christian religion, which gave one a strong basis for how one should live their lives. Those are three names that... I'm sure there are others. John Markey: Were there any of the teachers or Jesuits who spoke to you about recommendations regarding your career choices that you would be making after college? Judge Harrington: Yeah, there was. Father Kelleher, who previously had been the president of Boston College was my Cardinal-Prefect. And in those days we had orals, philosophy orals at the end of the year. And I did fairly well on the oral of both my third and fourth year. And I remember Father Kelleher came to see me one night and he told me that he had been following my scholastic career and that he thought I had, the way he put it, he said, "You haven't got a creative mind," he said, "but you have an acute intelligence and you should consider becoming a lawyer." Well, I wasn't thinking too much of what I was going to do because I was going to... I was NROTC here at Holy Cross and I was going in the Navy and so I figured I wouldn't have to worry about what I was going to do for a couple years. But a couple of years later, when I was getting out of the Navy, I recalled Father Kelleher, his advice and decided to go to law school, even though I had not given any thought prior to going to law school. I said I'll try it out. And it was a fortunate choice. John Markey: In your couple of years in the Navy, what were the formative experiences of that part of your career in life? Judge Harrington: I think responsibility. You go from a guy here at Holy Cross, pouring water on guys out the window or getting in fistfights over matters of juvenilia, I guess you'd call it and then you'll find yourself on the folks all over destroyer and you got all these guys looking up at you saying, "Who's this Bob? He's walking around with a uniform. He's never been to sea. Why are you with the chief?" Wow. You had to give orders to a group of sailors, a whole bunch of tough guys. Really, for the first time in my life, I felt a sense of... That I had to carry out orders and impose orders with a great education. I enjoyed the Navy and if I was any good at science, I think I might have stayed but even in those days, it was getting highly intricate, highly technical to run guns and to navigate, shoot off torpedoes or bomb subs. It wasn't my inclination. And that's one thing I've learned that people should do what they were inclined to do because I think that they do better at it.  I realized I didn't have the scientific proclivity to stay in the Navy, because if I had I would have because it's a great adventure. You're out there in gales, storms, going ashore in foreign countries. It's exhilarating. But I didn't have the qualities for it. John Markey: Judge, you had previously told me a story about the interaction when you were in the Navy with one of your favorite writers. I don't know Bridget knows the story of you down in Cuba meeting or interacting or seeing Ernest Hemingway when you were in the Navy. Judge Harrington: Yeah, that's right. I read Hemingway here. One of the courses I took as a senior was Hemingway and Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Sherwood Anderson, the writers of the '20s and '30s which I had never read because in high school and in college up until my senior year, you were reading the Victorian authors, the romantic poets. But the last year, I took the 20th century novel. And I read the Sun Also Rises and For Whom the Bell Tolls and Farewell Toms as well as a lot of stuff by Fitzgerald. And I ended up, when I left Holy Cross on a destroyer out of Key West, where Hemingway spent the '30s. And then this was pre-Castro. We used to go to Havana every two months. And I was always seeking out Hemingway at his famous bar room called La Floridita. And I'd been there seven or eight times I never saw him. Then one time, I just stumbled in there and there he is. The great Hemingway sitting in the corner. I sat there for an hour trying to get the courage to go over and say halo to him, but I was too shy. I'm glad you brought it up, because the last couple of months, I've been reading his short stories again. Sometimes he was a macho guy, but he had the soul of a poet hidden, hidden behind his bravado. Very, very sensitive person. I wish I had spoken to him. Bridget Power: Gramps, didn't you see him another time? Didn't you see him another time? Judge Harrington: Well, I did. Not personally, but in 1954, I went on my... As I said, I was a NROTC here at Holy Cross and we went on a Midshipman cruise at the end of our junior year. It was a great cruise. We went to Canada and then we went to Havana. Then we went to Guantanamo. And one Sunday afternoon in Havana harbor, this was 1954, as you know, pre-Castro, there were 13 ships in the harbor and the PA system said, "The American writer, Ernest Hemingway, is circling the harbor in his yacht. And he wants to salute the American fleet." And so, here he is. He's only a writer. But he was so celebrated that all the sailors, they even knew of him. And they all flocked the fan tail of all the ships. And there were 13 or 14 ships and Hemingway was standing on his yacht with a glass of rum in his hand saluting the chief. He got the most tremendous cheer. And if you remember, this was August of 1954. Hemingway had crashed twice in Africa on two days in a row in an airplane. And his death was reported all over the world. Like The New York Times would say, "Hemingway dies in plane crash in Uganda," or one of those countries over there. I can't remember which one. He had just returned from Africa because he was laid up in a hospital for a long time. And so here he is, back in Havana where he lived and he wanted to salute the American fleet and he got a tremendous ovation because he was such a celebrated figure that even the sailors, I'm sure most of them had not read about him, but they had heard of him because he was such an adventurer, and they gave such a tremendous cheer. I'll never forget it. Bridget Power: What was it like transitioning from the Navy and going to law school? Judge Harrington: Well, I'll tell you this. Well, the normal deflation, you're an officer, you're a big shot, you're running guys on the foxhole, you tell them what to do and then you were a student again. It was somewhat deflated. But the education that I received here at Holy Cross, the ability to read and to write clearly and the ability to think vigorously made law school so much easier than college. I found law school, I wouldn't say a breeze but I just happened to be... I found my field. I had an inclination towards it. And because of the background I received here at Holy Cross, it was a relatively easy process. When I think back, I got married just before I went to law school. I must have been an optimist because by the time I got out of law school, I had your uncle Johnny and your mother. I don't know how we lived. I'm glad my father used to send $30 a month to get us by but law school was relatively easy. I enjoyed it. Bridget Power: And then you went to Washington? Judge Harrington: Yeah. Well, I got out in 1960 from law school and I became a law clerk for the chief judge of the Massachusetts Superior Court from 1960 to '61. And then, I went to Washington when that term was up in 1961. And had the good fortune to be a part of the United States Department of Justice. Bridget Power: Going back to your time in Washington grandpa, I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about... This was civil rights activity was happening, organized crime, you can talk about what your role was. Judge Harrington: Well, I was, again, very fortunate to be selected as one of approximately 15 attorneys to be a member of the so-called Hoffa investigations which was a prime concern of the Attorney General. The Attorney General felt that James Hoffa, the leader of the Teamsters Union, was a corrupt labor official who had close contact with the syndicate. And as a result, being a member of that so-called Hoffa squad, I was able to be involved in grand juries conducted all over the United States, especially in Miami, Louisville, in Chicago. And so I got a lot of practice in the conduct of grand juries and trials. And also in 1964, the members of that so-called Hoffa squad were charged by Attorney General Kennedy to go to Mississippi during the so-called long hot summer of 1964 to help protect the rights of the civil rights volunteers who are going to Mississippi to conduct freedom schools. You recall that a year later, in 1965, the Voting Rights Act of '65 was enacted. This was in preparation for that. John Markey: And then, Judge, you had mentioned that the award you received is named after Edward Bennett Williams. At one point during your work with the organized crime force, did you have the opportunity to have a trial against or in which you participated in Attorney Williams- Judge Harrington: Yeah, in 1964 there was a case called United States versus Alderisio. Phil Alderisio was a hoodlum out of Chicago. And we were in Miami on and off for a year in an investigation against Santo Trafficante. Trafficante was the mob boss of Florida and he ran the rackets in Havana, Cuba prior to Castro. The grand jury could never get sufficient evidence on Trafficante, but we came up with Phil Alderisio. Ed Williams was the most celebrated trial lawyer of that era and he was Alderisio's lawyer. I only occupied the second seat. I wasn't the main lawyer. I was doing the research, the legal briefs and the legal research but I was still nervous because it was my first big trial. I went to the men's room and I heard someone regurgitating and it was... Ed Williams emerged.  had known him a little because he always at the Department of Justice with some of his clients. And I had known him through this. And I said, "Are you feeling sick?" And he said, "My stomach gets upset always before trial." And as I indicated maybe to you, I used to get angry at myself because I used to get nervous before trials. I said, "I'm not going to chastise myself anymore. If Ed Williams, the greatest lawyer in America gets a nervous stomach, well I shouldn't be too tough on myself." He went out a half hour later and he was a brilliant speaker. Excellent. What a beautiful speaker and great presence, great tone. He'd fill the court room. But a half hour before, he was throwing up. It's amazing. But to be named after Williams, as I indicated before, he not only was a great trial lawyer, he was as his biographer said, a man to see. He was, along with Clark Clifford, the most influential lawyer in DC. Everybody knew him, everybody wanted him as a lawyer. And you could see why he was. He had presence. He had presence. John Markey: What role did Holy Cross play in getting you connected with the people who could get your career started with the department of justice? Judge Harrington: Well, Ed Hanify was a graduate of Holy Cross (1933). There's a forum here named after Ed's father (class of 1904), The Hanify Lectures. He was able to, through his great influence, and he was the most influential lawyer I would say in New England at the era. He was John Kennedy's private lawyer. He was a man of great, great influence. In fact, some people say that if Jack Kennedy had a second term, Ed Hanify was slated to go to the Supreme Court. He was able to... He was my sponsor, because I went to Holy Cross. And he knew Judge Reardon who I served under at the Massachusetts Superior Court. He was my sponsor to get me to become a member of the Department of Justice in 1961, which was a great opportunity. Because if you read the history of the new frontier, the Kennedy administration, an awful lot of the activity of that administration was generated at the Department of Justice. Ed Hanify was the one who was able to get me to become a member. That was a great boost to my career and what would be approximately 26 years later. Ed Hanify who is the managing partner at Ropes & Gray, still, I believe, went to Washington on my behalf in 1987 to advocate my confirmation before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which was a great boost, because if you know, 1987 was the controversy over Justice Bork. And the contentions between the parties was very intense. Hanify's appearance there, and the prestige that he possessed was very influential in my being confirmed by a democratic controlled Senate for a republican appointee. I was appointed or nominated by Reagan. But the Senate was controlled by the Democrats and the tensions between the parties over the Bork debacle was very intense. Bridget Power: You came back to Massachusetts after a couple years in Washington. Can you talk about what you did? Judge Harrington: Well there's another Holy Cross connection. I went to Washington because of Ed Hanify. And I came back to Boston because of Arthur Garrity (Class of 1941). Arthur Garrity was the United States Attorney for Massachusetts in 1965. I was in Washington, approximately four years. But Robert Kennedy left main justice in September of '64 to go to New York to run for Senate. And so the people who were the so-called Kennedy people in the Johnson administration were peeling off and leaving because our influence had diminished after Jack Kennedy was assassinated and when Bobby left main justice. Arthur Garrity hired me primarily because I went to Holy Cross. Arthur Garrity was class of '41, Ed Williams' class. And just as an aside, when I went on to the district court for the District of Massachusetts, I replaced Andrew Caffrey, class of '41 at Holy Cross. But Arthur Garrity did two things for me. He brought me back to Boston to be a member of the United States Attorney's Office and there were only 15 assistants. It was a prestigious position. Now they have 150 assistant US attorneys. In those days, they were only 15. If you ever got into the US attorney's office, as I did at the behest of Arthur Garrity, you had great prestige. And then 25 years later again, I'm going through the Senate judiciary hearing for my confirmation. I'm a republican appointee in a body that's controlled by the Democrats. They're not giving me a hearing because of the Bork situation. Arthur Garrity, a democrat calls Ted Kennedy and asks Ted to see what he could do to get me a hearing. Well, because of the relationship between Arthur Garrity and Ted Kennedy, Ted not only got me a hearing, he got me a 14-0 to confirm me. But both by going to the department, by becoming an assistant US Attorney and being confirmed as a United States district judge for the district of Massachusetts, all were caused by Ed Hanify Holy Cross, Arthur Garrity Holy Cross, because I was a graduate of this great school. John Markey: During the 1970s, you had a tenure as the United States Attorney for the district of Massachusetts. What were your priorities and experiences from that time period that you'd like to share just as experiences when you held that position? Judge Harrington: Well, the job of the US Attorney's throughout the United States, they carry out the policy of the administration. During the time that I was an assistant US attorney, organized crime was a major focus of the Department of Justice under the Kennedy administration. When I came back in the '70s, Jimmy Carter was the president. And the policy of the Department of Justice at that time was white collar crime and public corruption. Although there was still some interest in organized crime, the focus shifted to public corruption and especially political corruption. It's a very difficult area to operate in because you make a lot of enemies. But the Carter administration really was the first administration that stressed public corruption. And it was an exhilarating time. But as a result, when you left the office, you didn't have too many friends. Bridget Power: Gramps, then you decided to run for elected office. Can you talk about what motivated you to do that? Judge Harrington: I don't know what I think of it. As they say, I ran. I'm a footnote Massachusetts history. I ran in 1974 for Attorney General, as a Democrat. I ran in 1986 as a Republican and got beat both times. And so the reason I saw people, a lot of wags say, the reason they put me on the court because they say, "The guy's going to run as a communist next time. So let's get rid of this guy and put him on the court." I don't know... I enjoyed public affairs. As I say, one Irishman didn't, we were brought up in that atmosphere. Politics was if we were talking sports, we're talking politics. I figured I'd give it a try. And that was very enjoyable. In fact, I was living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island in the summertime, where I've lived for my whole life. And my father would go around to get some of my children to distribute brochures and they hated it. And I got beat pretty badly but forced against that will lay and distribute political literature. I wish my children had done better in distributing the brochures because I got beat badly on both occasions. But that's the great thing about sports. You got to know how to lose in sports and in politics. You're going to take it and you've got to be a good sport about it. If you get beat, shake the guy's hand. Bridget Power: Can you talk a little bit about what it's been like to be a judge in Massachusetts, what that experience was like? I know you've been senior status for a while, but... Judge Harrington: Well, all I can say, being a judge brings all your qualities and your experiences together. Especially on the federal court, you get a wide expanse of cases towards contracts, anti-trust, patent, copyright, tax. So you have to be somewhat versatile. It's an intellectual job. It's exciting intellectually. And when you're an active judge, which I no longer am, I'm just a senior judge who just does mediations part-time, but you've got a docket of 500 cases. Every day, you're making 20 to 25 decisions and it's all I could say. It's intellectually exhilarating. The toughest part of the job is sentencing people. When you're a prosecutor, all you can think about is convicting someone and imposing the best you can get, meaning the toughest sentence. That's your attitude. When you're a judge and you have to impose a sentence, you're much more sensitive and I found from being a tough prosecutor to being a more compassionate person as a judge than I was, as a trial lawyer. Maybe I got older, but I treated the imposition of sentence, with much more sensitivity than I ever expected it for myself and a lot of my adversaries expected from me. It's really... When you sit there and you have the determination in your hands whether somebody is going to do five years or 10 years, it's a grave responsibility and it makes you more sensitive. Bridget Power: As a judge, you had a lot of law clerks, including John. Can you talk about what it means to be a mentor what you saw as your role? Judge Harrington: Well, I never thought I was a mentor. I know this. That to be a law clerk as John was, you had to be pretty high in your class in law school. I found myself that I was taught an awful lot. I don't mean this in false modesty. The law clerks I had were all brilliant people and they taught me an awful lot. Because as a practicing lawyer, I did primarily criminal law and personal liability. But when you go on the federal bench, you have, as I indicated, a vast array of disciplines that you've had really little experience in. So you need the input from the law clerks because they're all very, very smart. And I've always said that I believe and I believe this truly, that I was taught more by my law clerks than I ever taught them. Bridget Power: Currently, grandpa, you're 86 years old and you work part time as a mediator. Can you talk about what that is like for you? I know it brings you a lot of joy. Judge Harrington: It brings me joy. And it's a great... It gives you an opportunity to resolve a dispute. That's the purpose of law, isn't it? To resolve disputes. Well, when you go to a mediation hearing, you will have briefs from both sides. You understand the facts. You understand the law and you try to show each side the strengths and weaknesses of their case in order to bring them closer together. And you are the impartial arbitrator. You can't decide the case but you hope by your experience and insight, that you can give an objective view as to the merits of the case and what it's worth. You find that you can be successful and it's a great vehicle for the resolution of disputes. John Markey: Judge, if you want to give someone who's a Holy Cross student now or a recent graduate thinking of becoming a lawyer, advice on what you think would help them have a successful legal career, what are the skills, character traits, etc advice you'd give them? Judge Harrington: Well, first of all, you got to be studious in whatever avenue you take. As we know, education is a lifetime process. All you get really are the interest and the tools going to school. But you have to be studious throughout your whole life. Trying to find out what is truthful, what is the right thing to do? That's the first thing you got to be. I think you should go as I hinted before going to something that you will have a natural proclivity towards because if you have a natural proclivity, you're apt to be able to do it better. Which is like I indicated, I love the navy because it was a rough life. It was enjoyable being at sea. But I didn't have the capabilities of being the scientific background to what? To make an impact. Second thing, you have to do what you want to do, which you get joy out of. You're going to spend a lot of time working. You got to enjoy it. Some times, I think the worst thing that could happen to anybody through miscalculation, you get into a job that you don't like because you going to spend most of your life at work. So you have to be a person of character, you have to be a thinker and you have to enjoy your work. Whatever. And here's the other thing. I got a lot of breaks in life by being a member of the Holy Cross family through Ed Hanify and Arthur Garrity. People have to help you. You can't do much by yourself. And so, you have to pay back. I think the greatest joy, it seems a cliche to say but it is, the great joy you get in life is to serve others. If you can help other people. First of all your family, help them and then other people. And then you've got to respect people. Just because you're a judge, you're no better than anybody else. Everybody is doing their job and everything's important. My father taught me that. He said, "Just because a guy doesn't know Latin, that doesn't mean anything. He could fix a car. Can you fix a car?" No. I can't even open the hood. I can't. My father couldn't. We were just bookish guys. We couldn't do anything. That's why I'm wondering where I am today. I can't even make a ham sandwich. That's true. This guys who do things. My father, he had a great rapport with the so-called regular guys. These regular guys are smart. They could do things you can't do. So never think you're a big shot. Show respect to people. That's all I can say. Bridget Power: You mentioned your dad, Grandpa, I think great grandpa Harrington came to Holy Cross in 1924 (John J. Harringon, class of 1928). Our family's been here for almost 100 years. Jackie is a current student, my cousin Jackie. Judge Harrington: Yup. Bridget Power: Is that right? Judge Harrington: We've had 17 family members here, over four generations. My brother Johnny was a brilliant guy (Class of 1958). My brother Johnny, he was a down to earth guy. He was a great medical thinker. He loved Holy Cross. My brother Dan went here (Class of 1960). My brother Dan, he wasn't an intellectual like Johnny was, but he was a sole practitioner. He was a great diagnostician. I run into people at Fall River today talking about my brother Dan. They were regular guys. They were studious guys. They loved Holy Cross. I've been lucky. I had a great family, which is most important. I had a great wife. Bridget Power: Gramps, last question. You're an avid reader. What are you reading these days? Judge Harrington: Well, I just happen to be saying I've been reading this last book I've reading, Hemingway Short Stories. I read The Education of Henry Adams which taught me once again that he named his autobiography, The Education, letting us all know that education doesn't stop when you get your diploma. What else have I read? I've read Rasselas by Johnson. You should read that. Have you ever read it? Bridget Power: No. Judge Harrington: It told you one thing, that you never achieve full satisfaction here on Earth. It's almost conforms with the Catholic religion because of the spirituality of the soul. That material things cannot satisfy you. That whatever you search for, you're usually not going to receive or if you do, it doesn't satisfy you. I read Rasselas once every few years because I think Johnson was a great, great thinker and he taught me one thing. He said, "Read biography," that was one of his injunctions. "Read biography to see how other people have managed the trials, the triumphs, the tribulations of life. See how they've handled it." And so I always try every few weeks to get a biography of someone have to see how they've managed their life. Hopefully, it'll guide me in mine. Maura Sweeney: That's our show. I hope you enjoyed hearing about just one of the many ways that Holy Cross alumni have been inspired by the mission to be men and women for and with others. A special thanks to today's guests and everyone at Holy Cross who has contributed to making this podcast a reality. If you or someone you know would like to be featured on this podcast, please send us an email at alumnicareers@holycross.edu. If you like what you hear, then please leave us a review. This podcast is brought to you by the Office of Alumni Relations at the College of the Holy Cross. You can subscribe for future episodes wherever you find your podcasts. I'm your host Maura Sweeney and this is Mission-Driven. In the words of St. Ignatius of Loyola, "Now go forth and set the world on fire." --- Theme music composed by Scott Holmes, courtesy of freemusicarchive.org.

In this episode I discuss the life and career of Admiral William McRaven (ret.) of the United States Navy and former commander of US Special Operations Command. Admiral McRaven has done what many dream but fail to do: become a US Navy SEAL. As a SEAL McRaven had already accomplished a lot however he would do so much more over a nearly 40 year long career in the US Navy. As a sailor he would become an elite warrior, cunning leader, and unrivaled motivator. But as a leader he would be responsible for planning, executing, and leading some of the most clandestine operations and missions in the world. In fact, he would go on to be the man tasked with executing the mission to kill or capture Osama Bin Laden. Yet, he started on the same footing as all other potential officers in the US Navy. Born in a military family he was exposed to the lifestyle early on yet the frequent moving and time a way from family did not deter him. Enrolling in NROTC in college, he excelled and volunteered to attend BUDS and SEAL training upon earning his commission. But this would only be the tip of the iceberg in his career so join me as I dive into the life and career of Admiral William McRaven: the man with the plan to neutralize Osama Bin Laden. -----Don't forget to subscribe so you do not miss a new episode! -------- Apple Listeners please leave a five star review and feedback, it really helps the podcast grow! Connect with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/milleadersoftodaypodcast/ Email us! militaryleadersoftodaypodcast@gmail.com *Music is not my own and was obtained via YouTube's Creative Commons Library* --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/militaryleadersoftoday/message

Joe and SteveO talk about Joe's early life in New Jersey, attending Villanova University and joining NROTC, being commissioned in the U.S. Navy, 9-11, retirement in 2018 and applying for VA benefits post retirement. This is a fun and informative discussion from Joe's home in Hawaii in January, 2020.

Capt. Mark Prokopius, Commanding Officer of the Notre Dame NROTC, joins to discuss the Notre Dame NROTC program and recent commissioning. 5-21-2020 Pat Miller Program

In our ninth episode, we are excited to share the final component of our interview with Navy Lieutenant Derek von Disterlo. In this episode, Derek talks about the unique curriculum that future pilots, SEALs, submarine officers and surface warfare officers must complete before commissioning as officers in the US Navy. Derek also describes the form and function of NROTC units and dispels common myths about what both civilians and service-members should expect from their college experience.Disclaimer: Derek and I spoke for nearly three hours about his own story and the military’s approach to learning. Although nothing confidential or controversial is shared, it’s important for listeners to understand that Derek’s opinions are his alone, and not those of the United States Navy.

In our latest Rising Tide Startups episode, we catch up with Food-preneur and Founder of True Made Foods, Abraham (Abe) Kamarck.  Abe was born in Washington DC and grew up in Virginia, Brooklyn and Maryland before attending Vanderbilt on an NROTC scholarship. After graduation, he served eight years as a Navy Helicopter pilot, later earned […] The post 3.11 – Abraham (Abe) Kamarck – True Made Foods appeared first on Rising Tide Startups.

Pete Murray joined us to discuss his campaign for San Diego County Superior Court Judge.  Pete shares his diverse background as a Deputy District Attorney, Deputy Attorney General and an owner of a private law practice.  We enjoyed walking down memory lane as Pete shared his early days at Duke University, his time as a combat helicopter pilot flying air support for the SEALS , his second stint at Duke in law school and the trajectory of his professional career.  We also touch on his community involvement here in Poway including coaching at Poway National Little League. This podcast episode is fantastic if you want to learn more about the judicial system.  We discuss how the court system is organized both for state and federal systems.  We discuss how and why judges are elected and the challenges they face when running for office.  We also get into ethical issues judges face in terms of remaining neutral and not taking personal positions on a variety of political topics.  We also spend time discussing issues about the United States Constitution. Of course, you can’t have a conversation with a Duke Blue Devil without talking basketball, Cameron Crazies and Mike Krzyzewski. We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including Jim Spanarkel, Gene Banks, Kenny Dennard, Mike Gminsky, Grant Hill, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Danny Ferry, Christian Laettner, Bobby Hurley, Arizona State, Central Carolina, Durham, Bobby Knight, Poway, Steve Vaus, Scott Peters, San Diego Family Bar Association, Kentucky, Court of Appeals, Probate Court, Juvenile Court, Traffic Court, Municipal Court, healthcare fraud, elder abuse, insurance fraud, NROTC, San Diego State, Aztecs, Zion Williamson, Tre Jones, One and Done, Drew Rosenhaus. #JohnRileyProject #PeteforJudge #PeteMurray JRP0105 Pete Murray Info: Pete for Judge Website:  https://peteforjudge.com/ John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/ Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/ Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Chad Faber, the Associate Director of Admissions at Northwestern University, was once an NROTC cadet himself. Medill News 847 talked to him about how NROTC financial aid works, being an aviator, and how the program has changed – less cadets, but more women.

CAPTAIN Mark Black was named 12th Superintendent of Fishburne Military School 23 August 2016. CAPTAIN Black hails from Milton, West Virginia. He attended the Virginia Military Institute, lettering in football and was selected as a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon and the Kappa Alpha Order, Beta Commission. He graduated with Distinction with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and was commissioned in the US Navy through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 1986. In 2002 he graduated from the Air War College attaining a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies and a regional specialization in Sub-Sahara Africa. He completed Project Management courses through the George Washington School of Business in 2006 and completed the Navy Executive Development Course at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 2009.  CAPTAIN Black was designated a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) after completing flight school and assigned to the F-14 Tomcat community. He primarily served throughout his thirty-year naval career in F-14 squadrons to include the VF-124 Gunfighters, VF-51 Screaming Eagles, VF-101 Grim Reapers,  VF-41 Black Aces and Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC). He is a graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) and served as a strike lead designated to direct numerous aircraft in aerial mission over hostile territory with three different Carrier Air Wings (CVWs). CAPTAIN Black’s staff roles were as the F-14/Precision Strike Requirements officer on the Navy Operational Staff and as the Defense Planning Branch Head Officer for the North American Treaty Organization (NATO). CAPTAIN Black was selected to command on four separate occasions. His first command was as the Commanding Officer of the VF-11 Red Rippers. He transitioned the squadron from F-14s to the F/A-18F Super Hornet. He was later selected for major command as the Pacific F/A-18F Wing commander leading 23 F/A-18 and F-35 squadrons. CAPTAIN Black subsequently was assigned to lead all Naval personnel in Afghanistan as the NAVCENT (Forward) Afghanistan Officer in Charge (OIC). Upon return to the United States, he was chosen to lead the NROTC unit at the University of Virginia. CAPTAIN Black is married to the former Kim White of Pace, Florida. They have two sons; Victor and Luke. Victor is a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College, and Luke graduated from Ferrum College. Both were varsity lacrosse players and captained their teams. Victor is an active duty member of 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.  Luke is an intelligence analyst and an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) technician with the 753rd EOD Company of the West Virginia National Guard.

Few can become Marines, but fewer can lead them. Listen to this podcast to learn about the Naval Reserve Officer Training (NROTC) scholarship, Marine Corps option. Find out how to attend any college/university with an NROTC program. Get paid for college and become a Marine Corps officer!

The majority of our officers come from two sources, NROTC and the United States Naval Academy. The Navy has a policy a bias towards STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to the point where 65 percent of USNA Midshipmen major in STEM.Is this in the best interest of educating future officers of our modern Navy and Marine Corps so they can effectively lead Sailors and Marines at war and peace?To discuss this and related issues for the full hour will be USNA Midshipman First Class Kirk Wolff. We will use his recent Proceedings Today article, Rethinking the Naval Academy Curriculum as a starting off point.Kirk is originally from Morristown, Tennessee. He majored in Political Science at USNA and will serve as a surface warfare officer upon commissioning on May 25, 2018.

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When is there ever too much of a good thing? Is our officer manning policy in the Surface Warfare Community resulting in too many JOs chasing too few hours of experience actually performing one of their most important professional duties, the safe and effective maneuver of a ship at sea?Do we have our numbers, policies, and priorities right to ensure we are giving out Surface Warfare Officers the opportunity to master the fundamentals of any respected leader at sea?Building off his article in the March 2017 Proceedings, Too Many SWOs per Ship, our guest for the full hour will be Lieutenant Brendan Cordial, USN.We will not only discuss the issues he raises in his article, but will cover the experiences, responsibilities, and future of our surface forces from the Fleet LT perspective.LT Cordial is a native of Beaufort, South Carolina.  He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2011 and commissioned through the NROTC Program.  During his division officer tours, he served in USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and USS San Jacinto (CG 56), both home-ported in Norfolk, VA.   He is currently assigned to the NROTC unit at The George Washington University."

Michael Farmer grew up in the Midwest and was the first child in his family to go to college. He went to Princeton on an NROTC scholarship and worked at various jobs to pay the difference. After that, he spent 5 years as a naval officer, 3 years at sea, and 2 years teaching NROTC at Iowa State University. Then he was off to Harvard Business School and a one-year research assignment writing cases and teaching marketing in Lausanne, Switzerland. He then joined some consulting firms and worked all over the globe. Eventually, he ended up at Bain & Company where he spent three years in Boston, and then nine years in London, Munich, and Paris. Bain then started his own consulting firm, Farmer & Company, specializing on solving agency / advertiser problems. He stayed in London until 2001, and then returned to the States and continued his work. He wrote Madison Avenue Manslaughter between 2009 and 2015, and the book was published in 2015.   What you’ll learn about in this episode: Some of the big problems agencies face today Why the future is bright for small to mid-sized independent agencies Why your agency needs a uniform approach for working with clients and an example of what that looks like The documented scope of work document: what should this look like? Why it’s harder than ever for agencies to make money Michael’s “price for the work” metric Creating accountability with client heads Why agencies probably will have an easier time fixing scope of work than they think What agencies can do right now to start fixing some of these mistakes Ways to Contact Michael Farmer: Website: farmerandco.com Twitter: @farmerandco Email: mfarmer@farmerandco.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfarmer Book: "Madison Avenue Manslaughter" We’re proud to announce that Hubspot is now the presenting sponsor of the Build A Better Agency podcast! Many thanks to them for their support!

Karr, NG2H Ken has was first licensed in 1955 and credits amateur radio for launching his interests in science, engineering and oceanography. He was awarded BChE & MEng (Chemical) from the University of Louisville and later MNucE & MS (Oceanography) from the University of Washington. Ken entered the Navy through the NROTC program, and served in the Nuclear Submarine Service commanding two nuclear fast attack submarines and then serving as the senior member of the Navy's Atlantic Fleet Operational Reactor Safeguards Examining team responsible for evaluating the safety of nuclear ships, tenders, and shore facilities. He was presented the "Legion of Merit" (three awards) and other honors during his 25 year Naval career. Ken retired from the Navy and joined the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) as a team manager and senior representative. INPO is an industry excellence-in-safety organization formed after the accident at Three Mile Island to oversee and evaluate nuclear safety at commercial nuclear generating stations. He then served as Vice President of the Advanced Reactor Corporation (developing new electric generation reactor designs), President of KRK Inc., and as an expert with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). After many busy but rewarding years Ken is now devoting more time on the air and pursuing interests in scientific activities that align with his education and experience supporting meaningful initiatives. He is a member of his area Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) organization, enjoys teaching leadership and facilitating professional teams in business and non-profit organizations to attain challenging performance objectives. Ken is also a long time member of Rotary International (motto "Service Above Self") and is a member of R.O.A.R. (Rotarians of Amateur Radio). Ken reports that being a member of the Heard Island Expedition is a tremendous honor and the kind of meaningful challenge he relishes. Source: https://vk0ek.org/the-team/

How does innovation play out in the United States Marine Corps? The CRIC's only Marine, CAPT Jerry Lademan and I discuss exactly that. We also weigh in on the new requirements for increased STEM degrees in NROTC candidates, and why that may not be as important as some believe. The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate innovation throughout the Fleet.  ET1(SW) Jeff Anderson is a member of the CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell. The views expressed are his alone, and not the official position of the CRIC, Naval Warfare Development Command, CNO, the United States Navy or any other entity explicitly or implicitly mentioned in the above. Check us out on Facebook! Get involved at www.facebook.com/NavyCRIC . Join the CRIC[x]! The CRIC[x] is our extended network of sailors and innovators.