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“Bobby V” originally enlisted in the Army as an Airborne Ranger in January of 1988. After completing Infantry Basic Training and the Ranger Indoctrination Program he was assigned to the 1st Ranger BN Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia. As a Ranger, he participated in combat operations in support of Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In 1994 he was reassigned as a Ranger Instructor at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion in Camp Rudder Florida.He was accepted into the Warrant Officer Program in 1997. He attended Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training, Warrant Officer Basic Course and UH-60 Black Hawk transition. After completing the UH-60 aircraft qualification at Fort Rucker he participated in combat operations in support of Operation Task Force Hawk deploying to Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo.In 2001 after a successful assessment and selection he was assigned to A Co. (Shadows) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. Upon arrival to the 160th he attended the Special Operations Training Course, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Level-C Course. He received his Fully Mission Qualification in 2002 and Tracked Maintenance Test Pilot in 2005. In 2007 he was assigned to D Co. (Raiders) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as a Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot. From 2008 through 2015 he was assigned to multiple companies in 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as a Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner, the Battalion Liaison Officer to Special Operations Command Southern Command, Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner. In 2015 he was assigned to D Co. AVUM-AVIM (Dark wing) 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia as the Senior Fully Mission Qualified Pilot and Maintenance Test Pilot – Maintenance Examiner. He has made numerous deployments with D Co. (Raiders), C Co. (Shadows) and D Co. (Darkwing) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN and INHERENT RESOLVE totaling over 860 days deployed to combat logging 1100 hrs of combat/ imminent danger.Chief Warrant Officer Five Villarreal military schools include the Individual Infantry Training course, Airborne Course, Ranger Indoctrination Program, Ranger Course, Jungle Warfare Training Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, French Foreign Legion Guyane Commando Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Warrant Officer Candidate School, Army Aviation Branch Qualification Course, OH-58A Recon Air Interdiction Course, UH-60 Aircraft Qualification Course, Special Operations Training Course, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Level-C Course, Aviation Maintenance Manger Course, Maintenance Test Pilot Course / Examiner, Warrant Officer Advanced Course, Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education Course, SIX Sigma Green Belt Certification Course, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Course, FAA Airline Transport Pilot (Helicopter) & Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot . His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star (2), Meritorious Service Medal (2), Air Medal Valor (1), Air Medal (4), Army Commendation Medal (4), Joint Service Achievement Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (5), Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ oak leaf cluster (2), Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (1), Airforce Meritorious Unit Commendation (1), Army Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ bronze arrowhead (1), Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ bronze Star (2), Kosovo Campaign Medal (1), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1), Iraq Campaign Medal (7), Inherent, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (1), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (1), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2), Army Service Ribbon (1), Overseas Service Ribbon (1), NATO Medal (1), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) (1), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) (1), Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachute Badge w/ bronze service star, Jordanian Parachute Badge, Egyptian Parachute Badge, French Forces Legionnaire Guyane Commando Badge, Master Aviator Badge.He is now retired and enjoys spending time with and raising his two daughters, fishing and has plenty of option on politics, domestic and Global affairs and politics.
The Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pods System (TARPS) was a significant advancement in reconnaissance technology, particularly for the U.S. Navy during the late 20th century. TARPS, developed and deployed during the Gulf War (1990-1991), was a crucial system designed to enhance real-time intelligence-gathering capabilities for naval aviation, especially for carrier-based aircraft. The system was integrated into F-14 Tomcat fighter jets, allowing them to conduct high-resolution imagery and reconnaissance missions. TARPS utilized a sophisticated suite of sensors, including high-definition cameras and infrared systems, to capture imagery and data over enemy territory. This made it a valuable asset for targeting and surveillance, providing crucial intelligence during the conflict. One of the individuals behind the deployment of TARPS was Chris Bacon, a Navy veteran who played a role in the system's operational success. In August 1998, at 17 years old, Chris Bacon joined the Navy and started basic training in Orlando, Florida. After graduation, he went to Photo School in Pensacola, Florida. Upon graduating, he received orders to report to the VF-103, F-14 Fighter Squadron. VF-103 was part of Carrier Air Wing 17, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Shortly after, he deployed for workups in preparation for a six-month deployment. As scheduled, the airwing deployed on August 7 aboard the USS Saratoga and made a rapid crossing of the Mediterranean as Iraq invaded Kuwait. Ten days after deploying, the US began Operation Desert Shield. On the evening of January 28, the USS Saratoga received orders to initiate Desert Storm. After seven months and 21 days of deployment, with 11,700 arrested landings, 12,700 sorties flown, and 36,382 miles traveled, the USS Saratoga returned to its home port on March 28 with fewer sailors. The success of TARPS marked a significant milestone in the evolution of naval reconnaissance capabilities, enabling Navy pilots to gather detailed intelligence in real time while remaining out of the enemy's direct line of fire. During the Gulf War, the U.S. Navy utilized TARPS extensively for various missions, including target identification, battle damage assessment, and strategic reconnaissance over Iraq and Kuwait. The system's ability to gather high-quality imagery and intelligence played a vital role in guiding airstrikes and shaping military strategy. The data collected by TARPS provided commanders with timely and actionable intelligence, which greatly enhanced the effectiveness of allied forces during the conflict. TARPS became a benchmark for future reconnaissance technologies, demonstrating the importance of integrating advanced sensors into military aircraft to improve operational effectiveness. It also highlighted the growing importance of real-time intelligence in modern warfare, a trend that would continue to evolve in subsequent conflicts and military technologies. In addition to its use in the Gulf War, TARPS continued to serve as a vital tool in the U.S. Navy's arsenal for many years after the conflict. It contributed to numerous intelligence-gathering operations and was a crucial component of naval reconnaissance efforts in the post-Cold War era. TARPS' legacy paved the way for future advancements in aerial reconnaissance systems and underscored the importance of technological innovation in military operations. Overall, the development and deployment of TARPS represented a major leap forward in naval aviation technology. Thanks to the efforts of individuals like Chris Bacon and the broader U.S. Navy team, TARPS played a critical role in the Gulf War, providing essential reconnaissance data that helped shape the outcome of the conflict. Its impact on military reconnaissance continues to be felt today as modern systems build on the foundation laid by TARPS. January 1, 1994, marked Chris's final six-month deployment, which coincided perfectly with Operation Deny Flight and Operation Provide Promise, which enforced the UN's no-fly zone and provided air support over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Upon his return, the USS Saratoga docked in Jacksonville, Florida, and was decommissioned. Her last day at sea was his last day in the Navy. We're grateful to UPMC for Life and Tobacco Free Adagio Health for sponsoring this event!
Major General William S. Chen is the first Chinese American to achieve the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army. As a Brigadier General, Major General Chen played a crucial role in developing and acquiring state-of-the-art military technology. While serving as the U.S. Army Missile Command Commanding General at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, from 1989 to 1992, Major General Chen's leadership was crucial in ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of missile systems deployed in the largest deployment and combat use of missiles in Army history during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.Bill also played an essential role in adopting missile interceptor technology for national and theater missile defense programs. He developed the Patriot Missile System and dedicated himself to missile defense, which earned him widespread recognition.After retiring from the Army in September 1993, Major General Chen continued to serve the nation by working in the defense industry. He held leadership roles at United Defense and FNSS Defense Systems in Turkey, demonstrating his dedication to enhancing international security.Bill has written a book on leadership: Blend-in, Stand-out. Bill is also the editor in chief of the book, Unsung Heroes: Recognizing and Honoring Chinese American World War II Veterans - Congressional Gold Medal Recipients. Bill's father, Moon Chen joined the Flying Tigers during WWII as an American to support China. The Flying Tigers composed of pilots from the United States Army Air Corps, Navy, and Marine Corps, recruited under President Franklin Roosevelt's authority. Their mission was to bomb Japan and defend the Republic of China. Because the US wasn't in the war, they had to volunteer and attack the Japanese under a foreign banner.
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson: Join us as we interview Kurt Avery, founder, president, and owner of Sawyer Products. From humble beginnings mucking horse stalls at age 12 to leading a company that gives away over 90% of its profits annually, Kurt's story is a testament to faith, perseverance, and divine direction.Kurt shares how Sawyer Products grew from supplying sunblock to troops during Operation Desert Shield to becoming a global leader in creating disease-free water solutions, impacting over 28 million lives worldwide. He opens up about navigating high-stakes moments, relying on God's wisdom, and walking in faith—even when the path seemed uncertain.Discover how Kurt's guiding principles of integrity and prayer have shaped his journey and why having a "Big God" sometimes means stepping out into the unknown. This episode is packed with inspiration for anyone pursuing their purpose, trusting God with their business, and wanting to make a global impact.Tune in for this incredible story of business, faith, and generosity!RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
Taking a look into the life of the former dictator of Iraq today, which will of course lead us into at least summarizing the first and second Persian Gulf Wars. How bad of a guy was Saddam? And was the US justified in invading Iraq to take him down? Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/smgt5ba3rjAMerch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. And you get the download link for my secret standup album, Feel the Heat.
Join us for a SPECIAL CADE PRIZE Episode with Phoebe Cade-Miles and Richard Miles from the @CadeMuseum as they discuss everything from how the prize started, to what it was like being the daughter of the inventor of @gatorade Some about Phoebe: "Phoebe Miles is the co-founder of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida. The museum, named after Gatorade inventor (and Miles' father) James Robert Cade, exists to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Ms. Miles designed the Museum's proprietary education curriculum, Invent Possible, a framework for lifelong STEM learning through the lens of invention. Invent Possible teaching units are tied to Next Generation Science Standards and are available to teachers at all grades. A native of Gainesville, Ms. Miles graduated Phi Beta Kappa and received a B.A. in German, a B.A. in History, and a teacher's certificate from the University of Washington in 1987. She is fluent in German and working on Spanish, Mandarin, and French. From 1988 to 2006, she and her husband spent over a decade living and working overseas in Germany, Barbados, and Argentina. They have lived intermittently in Washington D.C. since 1992 and have three adult children and three grandchildren." Some about Richard: "Richard Miles co-founded the Cade Museum and served as vice president of the Board of Directors until 2019. From 2017 to2021, Miles was a senior fellow and senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington D.C. He currently serves as chairman of the Trinity Forum and as a board member of Prison Fellowship International. A career Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State from 1993 to 2009, Miles was posted domestically and overseas. His assignments included a provincial reconstruction team in Karbala, Iraq, the staff of the National Security Council at the White House, and postings in Argentina, Germany, and Barbados. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Mr. Miles served as a Latin America policy advisor to Governor Jeb Bush. From 1988 to 1991, Miles was an intelligence officer in the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) stationed in Nuremberg, Germany. With the 2nd ACR, he participated in Operation Desert Shield in Saudi Arabia and in combat operations in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!
Ever wondered what life was really like in 1990? From historical milestones to personal anecdotes, this episode is packed with nostalgia and fascinating facts. We kick off by reminiscing about President Bush signing the Americans with Disabilities Act, the launch of Operation Desert Shield, and the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope. Remember "The Simpsons" and "Seinfeld" debuting? We relive those moments, plus we throw in a fun quiz about the top five TV shows of the year, including the legendary "60 Minutes."Gas prices were a rollercoaster back in 1990, just like today. We share some hilarious personal stories about our gas station preferences and travel habits from the good old days. From long-term marriages to unexpected career paths, we reflect on how our youthful dreams have evolved over time. And let's not forget those home repair mishaps that seemed like a big deal then but are laughable now. Through all the humor and lighthearted banter, we celebrate the unpredictable journeys that shape our adult lives.Personal growth is never a straight path, and sometimes the communities we seek don't meet our needs. We talk about finding strength within ourselves, the importance of seeking help, and how small, consistent steps can lead to significant changes. The conversation shifts to the late '80s and early '90s music and media that defined a generation. We wrap things up with a quirky chat about pagers, the evolution of communication, and nostalgic MTV moments. Get ready for a heartfelt trip down memory lane, and stay tuned as we plan to revisit the 90s in future episodes!Support the Show.Join our Facebook Community!Buy us a beer!Email Us! (Justin or Jason)Thanks for listening and please share the show!
Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical Helicasts! This episode was recorded live from the floor of HAI Heli-Expo in Anaheim in March 2024, where we were able to interview the HAI Salute to Excellence Pilot of the Year Award recipient Mike Sagely. Sagely's path to becoming a decorated pilot isn't typical. After a successful college volleyball career that even included a stint on the U.S. Olympic volleyball team, Sagely enlisted in the U.S. Army in his mid-20s. His talent and dedication shone through immediately. He excelled in flight school, becoming a distinguished graduate, where he began flying the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Sagely's impressive military career spanned 22 years. He served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, later joining the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment where he flew special combat missions. His bravery earned him seven Air Medals, a Bronze Star, and countless valuable experiences. After retiring from the Army, Sagely continued his service by becoming a contract fire pilot and later joining the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. In 2009, he joined the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD), where his leadership and abilities led to a swift promotion to senior pilot. His heroism during rescues and lifesaving missions has been recognized at LA County Fire with two valor awards and three separate rescue awards from Sikorsky. Sagely's dedication extends beyond flying. He credits his success to strong mentors throughout his career and actively mentors others, pushing them to grow and excel. His leadership and mentorship are invaluable assets to the LA County Fire and the public safety aviation community as a whole. Thank you to our sponsors Precision Aviation Group, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing and CNC Technologies.
When life threw John Register a curveball that would make most people give up, he turned it into a stepping stone for something greater. Sit back and be inspired by the incredible journey of this combat veteran and Paralympic silver medalist, as he shares with us the indomitable spirit that drove him to redefine the possible after a life-altering injury. John's insights on shifting focus from limitations to possibilities, underscored by his reflections on the Constitution's role in his life as a black American, offer a piercing look at resilience and the human spirit.Our conversation with John is one for the books, tracing his path from aspiring to join the Army's World Class Athlete Program to facing the stark realities of military service in Operation Desert Shield. As a 31 Charlie, John's knack for boosting soldier morale even in the bleakest moments, coupled with the cultural exchanges that broadened his worldview, is a story of adaptability and growth. Learn how a mindset shift post-injury led John from helplessness to optimism, allowing him to embrace a "new normal" and later stand tall on the Paralympic stage.Finally, we explore the power of community and mastermind groups in propelling us forward, highlighting John's efforts in creating support programs for fellow veterans and the significance of planning for life's transitions. His platform, "JR's 90 Days Friends," and the impact of leading through storytelling are all part of the tools he offers to others striving for success. Engage with us in this episode to discover how John Register's story is not just about overcoming adversity but about thriving through change and personal evolution. Contact Thad - VictoriousVeteranProject@Gmail.comThanks for listening!
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will host an Aviation History Series event called “Supporting General Schwarzkopf During Desert Shield/Desert Storm,” 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Prescott Campus Davis Learning Center. Please join us for a night of fun and learning. Associate professor Cary Grant will share the origins for what would become Operation Desert Shield and then Desert Storm. “The 58 Military Airlift Squadron was assigned to provide in-theater airlift support to Central Command's commander in chief,” said Grant. “Little did we know, we were about to be involved in one of the greatest campaigns since the end of the... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-aviation-history-series-explore-operation-desert-shield-and-desert-storm/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
In this episode, host Haylie Pomroy and Dr. Nancy Klimas of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine delve into the complex issue of Gulf War Illness. They discuss the array of toxic exposures faced by veterans which have led to chronic illnesses, along with the ongoing health challenges that veterans face even decades after the conflict. Retired Sergeant First Class Jimmy Arocho also sheds light on the real-life experiences of Gulf War veterans. Jimmy's story of exposure, subsequent health struggles, and his journey to diagnosis underlines the importance of research in understanding Gulf War Illness. Jimmy Arocho and Dr. Nancy Klimas invite veterans experiencing symptoms and were deployed in the Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991 for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm to participate in the Gulf War Illness research, brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Refer to the links below to join. They are also needing participants for a long COVID study (COVID UPP). If you or a loved one are still experiencing symptoms post-COVID, join our study by clicking the links below. Key points: 00:00 Introduction 06:11 Importance of recognizing and diagnosing Gulf War Illness in veterans. 12:57 Addressing complex medical conditions. 18:02 The role of advocacy in educating veterans about Gulf War Illness. 21:00 The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research. 26:04 Importance of veterans understanding their condition. 31:22 N-acetylcysteine (NAC) study details, focusing on a natural supplement. 37:25 The importance of participating in Gulf War Illness research. 40:14 Advancing the understanding and treatment of Gulf War Illness. 45:46 How to participate in the Gulf War Illness research. NOW RECRUITING: TNF & Glucocorticoid Antagonist For GWI Associated Multi-Symptom Disease Hemostasis Reset
Rod Demery spent many years working as a homicide detective for the Shreveport (Louisiana) Police Department, and he retired in 2016. Rod now works as a special homicide investigator for the district attorney's office. He is also a United States Navy veteran and served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. As if all of that wasn't enough, Rod is also the star of hit tv show, Murder Chose Me, on Investigation Discovery. Murder Chose Me features Rod telling murder stories in his own words, as well as reenactments provided by a very well-chosen cast who deliver these scenes in a gripping way that really pulls you into the story. Sponsor: Book of the Month Club - For a limited time, you can join and get the first book for just $5 with code FORYOU. Let's get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We're also on Facebook. Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks. Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder …ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the latest episode of "Stories about Kevin." In this installment, we embark on a captivating journey into the enigmatic disappearance of Peter Mims, a dedicated sailor aboard the USS Shiloh. Join us as we navigate the murky waters of this perplexing case that left both the crew and Navy officials baffled. On a routine mission in the Philippine Sea, Peter Mims vanished without a trace, triggering an extensive search and rescue operation by the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet. But what could compel a highly regarded sailor to conceal himself within the bowels of his own ship? We delve into the theories, the investigation, and the intriguing questions surrounding this eerie maritime enigma. Before we dive into the heart of the story, we explore the history of the USS Shiloh, a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser with a rich operational legacy. From its pivotal role in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm to its participation in international exercises and humanitarian missions, the USS Shiloh embodies the dedication and professionalism of its crew. The United States Seventh Fleet, often referred to as C7F, plays a pivotal role in modern naval operations across the Indo-Pacific region. Discover its storied history, from World War II to present-day challenges, and its role in shaping contemporary security dynamics. As we unravel the mystery of Peter Mims' disappearance, we examine the factors that may have contributed to his decision to go into hiding within the USS Shiloh. From personal struggles and fear of consequences to the complex psychology of isolation at sea, his story sheds light on the unique challenges faced by sailors. The discovery of Peter Mims within the storeroom of the USS Shiloh brought relief, astonishment, and concern among the crew. It also prompted a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, revealing a stark contrast between his professional excellence and personal struggles. Join us as we explore the complexities of this captivating story and its valuable lessons about the mental and emotional challenges faced by those in military service. Remember, if you ever need help, there are support services available. If you have your own stories to share or episode suggestions, please reach out to us at storiesaboutkevinpodcast@gmail.com. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode that delves deep into the unexplained and reminds us of the importance of reaching out and seeking help when needed.
Welcome back to Breaking Battlegrounds, the podcast that fearlessly tackles the most divisive issues gripping our nation today. In this riveting episode, we are thrilled to host two guests whose expertise and perspectives promise to ignite thoughtful discussions. Congressman Andy Harris joins us first, shedding light on critical matters such as legal immigration and the urgent need for enforcing our border laws. He also delves into the world of IRS whistleblowers and Secretary Mayorkas, providing keen insights into these complex topics. With a unique background as a medical practitioner in Congress during the COVID pandemic, Congressman Harris discusses the federal government's handling of COVID. Later, the show takes an intense turn as Professor Brooks Simpson engages in a fiery debate with Sam Stone and Michelle Ugenti-Rita, exploring the state of Free Speech at Arizona State and Barrett College. Get ready for a gripping episode filled with candid conversations that will challenge your perspectives and broaden your understanding. Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsThe son of immigrants who fled communist Eastern Europe immediately after World War II, Dr. Andy Harris was as a physician at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, a medical officer in the Naval Reserve, and a state senator before coming to Congress.Born in Brooklyn in 1957, he studied medicine at Hopkins, where he continued to practice as an anesthesiologist for nearly three decades. Andy specialized in obstetric anesthesiology. In 1988, Andy answered a recruitment call to fill a critical need for anesthesiologists in the Naval Reserve during the Reagan administration. He went on to establish and command The Johns Hopkins Medical Naval Reserve Unit. In 1990, his unit was called up to active duty in order to assist with Operation Desert Shield (and later Operation Desert Storm) at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Harris attained the rank of Commander (O-5) before leaving the Reserves after seventeen years.Unhappy with the status quo in Annapolis, Andy decided to take on the establishment and run for the Maryland State Senate in 1998, where he served for 12 years. Maryland's First Congressional District first elected Andy to serve in the House of Representatives in 2010. He is the is the current Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies subcommittee on Appropriations. He also serves on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies subcommittee as well as the Homeland Security subcommittee on Appropriations. Andy was married to his late wife, Cookie, for over 33 years, and he is the proud father of five children, stepfather of one, and grandfather to ten. Andy lives with his wife, Nicole, and their dog in Dorchester County. In his free time, he enjoys spending time on the Chesapeake Bay with his family and repairing old cars with his sons.-Brooks D. Simpson is an ASU Foundation Professor of History at Arizona State University, where he is a member of the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts faculty. A member of the honors faculty at Barrett, The Honors College, during the spring 2017 semester he served as associate dean (interim) at Barrett's Downtown campus. As a historian of the United States, Professor Simpson studies American political and military history as well as the American presidency, specializing in the era of the Civil War and Reconstruction.Note: Brooks Simpson speaks on his own behalf, not as a representative of ASU. His opinions are his own. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com
Since Dan O'Connor stepped in as CEO at Ambrx late last year, the company's stock has rallied on the revival of a previously-shelved anti-HER2 ADC. It also raised $78 million and completed its ATM (at-the-market) offering. O'Connor is no stranger to overcoming adversity. A former marine captain, he was among the first deployed to the Persian Gulf to fight in Operation Desert Shield. While his leadership at Ambrx is anything but militaristic, he ascribes much of his style, and certainly his approach to adverse conditions, to his military time. On this episode of the Business of Biotech, we welcome back Dan O'Connor to discuss the resuregence of Ambrx and leadership resilience in an industry that demands it. Subscribe to the NEW #BusinessofBiotech newsletter at bioprocessonline.com/bob for more real, honest, transparent interactions with the leaders of emerging biotech. It's a once-per-month dose of insight and intel that you'll actually look forward to receiving! Check it out at bioprocessonline.com/bob!
In this interview, Fleet Master Chief David Isom discusses the Navy SEAL selection process, the endurance required to survive “Hell Week,” the daily dangers of being a member of a SEAL team and how the stress of that danger is managed, and how the US military approaches resilience at an organizational level. He even talks about his role in the planning and rescue of Private Jessica Lynch when she was a prisoner of war in Iraq. Fleet Master Chief David Isom assumed his current duties as Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in June of 2022. He previously served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Special Operations Command Pacific; Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Special Operations Command North; Command Master Chief, Naval Special Warfare Group TEN; and Command Master Chief, Special Reconnaissance Team TWO. His other assignments include Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Joint Special Operations Command, Tactical Development and Evaluation Squadron ONE, and SEAL Team ONE. Master Chief Isom's assignments have included a full range of duties in Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Teams at Theater Special Operations Commands, and across the joint environment. His combat and operational deployments include Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as deployments throughout the Pacific and the Horn of Africa.
Bishop Matthew E. Bradby, II is an author, global evangelist, pastor, community advocate, motivational speaker, and the founder and establisher of M.E. Bradby 2 Ministries. Born May 30, 1971, and raised in historic Baltimore, MD, Bishop Bradby knows what failure and mistakes are as he transparently shares his life and experiences! A graduate of Northwestern Senior High and United Baptist College & Seminary in Baltimore, MD, Bishop Bradby is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from August 8, 1988, to October 1996 with service during both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. In 2015, Bishop Bradby authored the popular book: Grieve Easy, The Pain, The Power and The Process of Failed Relationships From Hurt to Wholeness. It is a powerful book needed for those who are going through bad relationships, infidelity, divorce, and recovery. Today Bishop Bradby comes engaging his community with outreach programs, a youth mentorship/football program, The Baltimore Football Academy Inc. Wolfpack, and a Marriage Couples Ministry with his wife, Candice Bradby created to teach the meaning to couples before marriage, mentor and coach couples currently married, and help reconcile marriages in trouble. Along with his wife, Bishop Bradby hosts a podcast called The Bradbys, dedicated to all things dealing with relationships, marriage, and more. Bishop Bradby Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/iammebradby2 Live Interview Link https://youtu.be/2Kp3F7uFbQE To learn more about WCG go to www.worldlychurchgirl.com
Pilot Chris Van Voorhis has been flying a plane since the age of 14, and has had decades of experience with over 30,000 flight hours. Today, he shares the many encounters he has had with UAP while flying, and reveals that many of the pilots he knows have also seen these objects. He shares why he believes airlines are attempting to silence pilots from speaking on this matter, and why this skepticism is holding us back. He also explains his perspective on what impact disclosure would have on humanity, and if we should consider this a safety threat. === TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Becoming a Pilot at 14 7:20 First Encounter with a UAP 14:15 Airlines Silencing Witnesses 22:25 How it Changed Me 27:08 Recent Sightings 36:37 This will change humanity 41:41 What UAP Look Like 43:53 Safety Concerns - Is This a Threat? 50:23 Is This Common? 53:37 Ryan's Experiences 58:07 Conclusion === Pilot Chris Van Voorhis: - At age 14 started flying with the Civil Air Patrol - Domestic and international commercial pilot with over 30,000 flight hours - Military contracted pilot for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm - Airbus 330 Flight instructor - Former Police Officer === Ryan Graves: AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org Twitter: @uncertainvector Connect with Us: Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com Merged Point: https://www.mergedpoint.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of American Joyride, David Hookstead talks to Alan Mack, legendary US Army pilot who served in the Afghanistan War. Upon graduating high school, Alan C. Mack enlisted in the US Army with the goal of becoming a helicopter mechanic and seeing the world. He served in locations such as the Republic of Korea, West Texas, and the Federal Republic of Germany before attending flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama. After nearly a year of training, he was qualified to fly UH-1H Huey and CH-47D Chinook aircraft. His first pilot assignment brought him to Savannah, Georgia, where he served as a copilot during Operation Desert Shield and later, flew combat missions as the lead aircraft in Iraq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tyler's Law, SB 864 is a California Law signed by Governor Newson in September 2022 that would require all hospitals to include fentanyl whenever a urine drug screen is ordered in a hospital setting. Most people who learn about the bill ask, "isn't that already happening?" Surprisingly, no. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that does not show up on routine hospital opiate screens. To detect fentanyl hospitals, need to purchase a specific fentanyl reagent that averages 75 cents a test. Watch Fox News Story on SB 864 Melissa Melendez was elected to represent California's 28th Senate District in May 2020 Melissa Melendez represented California's 67th Assembly District from 2012 to May 2020. She is a veteran of the United States Navy where she became fluent in Russian and one of the first women approved to fly aboard an EP-3 reconnaissance aircraft overseas. She served her country for ten years in the Navy, during the Cold War, Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After leaving the Navy, Melissa started her own small business providing transcription services to high-level Pentagon officials. She was elected to serve on the Lake Elsinore City Council in 2008 where she also served as Mayor. Melissa has her Bachelor's degree in History and Political Studies and a Master's degree in Business Administration. She lives in Lake Elsinore with her husband Nico, also a Navy veteran, and their five children. Juli Shamash is mother of Tyler who died of fentanyl after a negative drug screen at an emergency department. After Tyler's death Juli established the Drug Awareness Foundation to provide education and advocacy on drug deaths.
Alan C. Mack joined the Army upon graduating High School. His desire to see the world as a US Army helicopter mechanic took him to the Republic of Korea, West Texas, and the Federal Republic of Germany before attending Warrant Officer flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The nearly year-long flight school yielded a UH-1H, Huey, and CH-47D, Chinook, aircraft qualification before his first pilot assignment in Savannah, Georgia. He arrived in time to progress with his new unit as a copilot in Operation Desert Shield. Then, several months later, he flew combat missions in the lead aircraft penetrating deep into Iraq. Upon his return to the United States, he quickly achieved the status of Pilot-in-command and eventually assumed the coveted role of Night Vision Goggle Unit Trainer. The NVG UT position is a precursor to flying as an Instructor Pilot (IP). Another assignment to the Republic of Korea was in store for Alan before attending the CH-47 Instructor Pilot course at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The call to adventure was persuasive, drawing Alan into the special operations community as an MH-47 pilot, where he served for nearly 17 years at the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (TF-160th). He carried in the Horse Soldiers in 2001, Navy SEAL Neil Roberts fell from his helicopter when he was shot down during Operation Anaconda, he was the overall flight lead for Operation Earned Respect (the recovery of fallen from Operation Redwings, and the rescue of Marcus Luttrel), among many other missions. CW5 Alan C. Mack is a Master Aviator with more than 6700 hours of flight time, of which over 3200 hours were flown with Night Vision Goggles. Alan C. Mack's awards include • Legion of Merit • 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses • 3 Bronze Star Medals • 3 Meritorious Service Medals • 10 Air Medals; one with Valor device, Combat Action Badge, and the Army Broken Wing award.
Hildegarde Staninger, Ph.D., RIET-1 is a world renowned industrial toxicologist, who is the author of the international bestseller, Comprehensive Handbook of Hazardous Materials: Regulations, Monitoring, Handling and Safety, Lewis Publishing/CRC Press. Among the leading international scientist in her field, she has done decades of research and was awarded the prestigious 8th Army and Greater Stuttgart Community Award for her work in preventing increased chronic obstructive e pulmonary disease (COPD) during Operation Desert Shield form the Kuwaiti burning oil fields during Desert Storm. In 2006-2007 she was principal investigator of a privately funded project to identify the composition of Morgellon's fibers. This original research revealed the environmental impacts upon man, environment and other life forms from exposure to nanotechnology, a work she continues to pursue. - www.staningerreport.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
One NCO's first experience in combat completely changed the trajectory of his life - and put him on a focused path to a lofty goal: help every member of the joint force be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared to fight in the most disadvantageous terrain on their worst day – and win.John Wayne Troxell, who served as a command sergeant major for 20 years before becoming the third Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 2015, learned a lot in the 7 months between redeploying from Operation Just Cause and deploying again to Operation Desert Shield some 7 months later. He took those hard-learned lessons and made them a primer that would ultimately shape his 38 years of service to the nation.AIP co-host Mike Lavigne's conversation with his worst PT nightmare (and boss of exactly 72 hours) covers a lot of ground – from the successes Troxell experienced in peacetime and in combat, to the crushing realities of being suspended and investigated as the Defense Department's most senior noncommissioned officer.If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a couple of your friends and leave us a review on whatever platform you use. Also find out more about AIP and the team at www.alwaysinpursuit.org. Thank you for tuning in to the show!Check out our amazing Sponsors Adyton PBC and Learn more about MUSTR app which is streamlining systems for leaders across the Department of Defense!
Alan C. Mack is a Master Aviator with more than 6700 hours of flight time, of which over 3200 were flown with Night Vision Goggles. Alan C. Mack's desire to see the world as a U.S. Army helicopter mechanic took him to West Texas, the Republic of Korea, and the Federal Republic of Germany before attending Warrant Officer flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Alan took part in Operation Desert Shield as a co-pilot and several months later, he flew combat missions in the lead aircraft penetrating deep into Iraq. Alan's adventure includes becoming a Pilot-in-command, a role as the Night Vision Goggle Unit Trainer, and a call into the special operations community as an MH-47 pilot. With his military career approaching thirty-six years, Alan elected to retire and join public service. https://alancmack.com/ Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: Alan Mack
After decades of our government denying healthcare to veterans they exposed to poisonous toxins, the PACT Act - which will eventually provide this hard-fought-for care - is now law. In this episode, learn exactly who qualifies for these new benefits and when, discover the shocking but little-known events that led to their poisonings, and find out what exactly happened during those 6 days when Senate Republicans delayed the passage of the PACT Act. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! View the shownotes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd257-pact-act-health-care-for-poisoned-veterans Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD249: A Few Good Laws CD205: Nuclear Waste Storage CD195: Yemen CD161: Veterans Choice Program CD124: The Costs of For-Profit War CD107: New Laws & Veterans' Health Care What the PACT Does and Doesn't Do “BREAKING NEWS! Huge Step Forward for Veterans: PACT Act 2022 Adds New Presumptive Conditions for Burn Pit, Agent Orange, and Radiation Exposure.” Aug 10, 2022. VA Claims Insider. Abraham Mahshie. Aug 10, 2022. “Biden Signs PACT Act to Expand VA Coverage for Toxic Exposure, but Some Are Left Out.” Air Force Magazine. Leo Shane III. Aug 4, 2022. “Now that PACT Act has passed, how soon will veterans see their benefits?” Military Times. “The PACT Act and your VA benefits.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 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May 11, 2020. “Report Claims Vietnam-Era Veterans Were Exposed to Agent Orange on Guam.” Military.com. “Clinic Issues Report Confirming Guam Veterans' Exposure to Dioxin Herbicides Like Agent Orange.” May 11, 2020. Yale Law School. “Agent Orange - Johnston Island Atoll, AFB.” Vietnam Security Police Association. Susan E. Davis. Apr 9, 1991. “The Battle Over Johnston Atoll.” The Washington Post. Enewetak Atoll Chris Shearer. Dec 28, 2020. “Remembering America's Forgotten Nuclear Cleanup Mission.” Vice. “The Radiological Cleanup of Enewetak Atoll. March 2018. U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Dave Philipps. Jan 28, 2017. “Troops Who Cleaned Up Radioactive Islands Can't Get Medical Care.” The New York Times. Palomares, Spain Nuclear Accident “New Federal Suit Filed Against VA on Behalf of Veterans Exposed to Radiation at Palomares Nuclear Cleanup.” November 1, 2021. Yale Law School Today. Dave Philipps. June 19, 2016. “Decades Later, Sickness Among Airmen After a Hydrogen Bomb Accident.” The New York Times. “Palomares Nuclear Weapons Accident: Revised Dose Evaluation Report.” April 2001. United States Air Force. U.S. Department of Energy. February 1966 “U.S. Position on Minimizing Soil Removal.” U.S. Department of Energy Archives. Thule, Greenland Nuclear Accident Robert Mitchell. Jan 21, 2018. “Cataclysmic cargo: The hunt for four missing nuclear bombs after a B-52 crash.” The Washington Post. MAAS v. U.S. 897 F.Supp. 1098 (1995). United States District Court, N.D. Illinois, Eastern Division. “Project Crested Ice: The Thule Nuclear Accident Volume 1 [SAC Historical Study 113].” June 1982. History and Research Division, Headquarters, Strategic Air Command. Captain Robert E. McElwee. “Project Crested Ice: USAF B-52 Accident at Thule, Greenland, 21 January 1968.” U.S. Defense Technical Information Center. South Carolina Nuclear “Storage” Doug Pardue. May 21, 2017 (Updated Jun 28, 2021). “Deadly legacy: Savannah River site near Aiken one of the most contaminated places on Earth.” The Post & Courier. Gulf War Illness “What is Gulf War Syndrome?” Johns Hopkins Medicine. “UTSW genetic study confirms sarin nerve gas as cause of Gulf War illness.” May 11, 2022. UT Southwestern Medical Center Newsroom. Camp Lejeune Water Contamination “Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims | Veteran Owned Law Firm.” The Carlson Law Firm on YouTube. “Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.” Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. “Summary of the water contamination situation at Camp Lejeune.” Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. “Health effects linked with trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), benzene, and vinyl chloride exposure.” Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. “Camp Lejeune Water Contamination History.” Oct 18, 2009. St. Lawrence County Government. St. Louis Area Nuclear Contamination Chris Hayes. Jul 27, 2022. “Flooding around nuclear waste renews residents' fears.” Fox 2 Now - St. Louis. Jim Salter. Mar 19, 2022. “West Lake Landfill cleanup slowed after more nuclear waste found.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jesse Bogan. Dec 20, 2021. “Concerns linger as completion date for Coldwater Creek cleanup pushed to 2038.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “Evaluation of Community Exposures Related to Coldwater Creek.” Apr 30, 2019. U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Robert Alvarez. February 11, 2016. “West Lake story: An underground fire, radioactive waste, and governmental failure.” Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. “Westlake Landfill, Bridgeton, MO.” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Atomic Homefront.” HBO Documentaries. Hanford Waste Management Site “Hanford's Dirty Secret– and it's not 56 million gallons of nuclear waste.” Jul 26, 2019. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Biden Drone Bombing “'Cutting-edge technology used to eliminate Zawahiri.'” Aug 7, 2022. The Express Tribune. Jon Stewart People Staff. August 11, 2022. “Jon Stewart Shares His Emotional Reaction to Signing of Veterans Health Bill: 'I'm a Mess'” People. Republican F*ckery Ryan Cooper. Aug 3, 2022. “Republicans Just Exposed Their Greatest Weakness.” The American Prospect. Jordain Carney and Anthony Adragna. August 1, 2022. “Senate GOP backtracks after veterans bill firestorm.” Politico. “Roll Call 455 | H. J. Res. 114: To Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq.” Oct 10, 2022. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Foreign Wars No One Talks About Ellen Knickmeyer. Jun, 16 2022. “GAO: US Failed to Track if Arms Used Against Yemen Civilians.” Military.com. Joseph R. Biden. June 08, 2022. “Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate regarding the War Powers Report.” The White House. Muhammad Fraser-Rahim. Oct 16, 2017. “The Deaths of Four Elite U.S. Soldiers in Niger Show Why Trump Must Wake Up on Terrorism in Africa.” Newsweek. Overseas Contingency Operations Emily M. Morgenstern. Updated August 13, 2021. “Foreign Affairs Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding: Background and Current Status” [IF10143 ]. Congressional Research Service. Todd Harrison. Jan 11, 2017. “The Enduring Dilemma of Overseas Contingency Operations Funding.” Center for Strategic and International Studies The Law S. 3373: Honoring our PACT Act Jen's Highlighted PDF of S. 3373 - Final Version Timeline of Votes and Changes June 16, 2022 Senate Roll Call Vote July 12, 2022. “Comparative Print: Bill to Bill Differences Comparing the base document BILLS-117hr3967eas.xml with BILLS-117S3373ES-RCP117-56.” U.S. House of Representatives. July 13, 2022 House Roll Call Vote July 27, 2022 Senate Roll Call Vote August 1, 2022. “Amendments Submitted and Proposed.” Congressional Record -- Senate. Audio Sources President Biden signs the PACT Act, expanding healthcare for veterans exposed to toxins August 10, 2022 PBS NewsHour on YouTube "Justice has been delivered": Biden says top al-Qaeda leader killed in drone strike August 1, 2022 Global News on YouTube “Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims | Veteran Owned Law Firm.” The Carlson Law Firm on YouTube Senator Toomey on State of the Union with Jake Tapper July 31, 2022 CNN Clips 7:00 Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA): Here's what you need to keep in mind, Jake. First of all, this is the oldest trick in Washington. People take a sympathetic group of Americans — it could be children with an illness, it could be victims of crime, it could be veterans who have been exposed to toxic chemicals — craft a bill to address their problems, and then sneak in something completely unrelated that they know could never pass on its own and dare Republicans to do anything about it because they know they'll unleash their allies in the media and maybe a pseudo-celebrity to make up false accusations to try to get us to just swallow what shouldn't be there. That's what's happening here, Jake. 10:40 Jake Tapper: So one of the questions that I think people have about what you're claiming is a budgetary gimmick is, the VA budgets will always remain subject to congressional oversight, they can't just spend this money any way they want. And from how I read this legislation, it says that this money has to be spent on health care for veterans who suffered exposure from toxic burned pits. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA): This is why they do this sort of thing, Jake, because it gets very deep in the weeds and very confusing for people very quickly. It's not really about veteran spending. It's about what category of government bookkeeping, they put the veterans spending in. My change, the honest people acknowledge it will have no effect on the amount of money or the circumstances under which the money for veterans is being spent. But what I want to do is treat it, for government accounting purposes, the way we've always treated it for government accounting purposes. Because if we change it to the way that the Democrats want, it creates room in future budgets for $400 billion of totally unrelated, extraneous spending on other matters. Senator Toomey on Face the Nation with John Dickerson July 31, 2022 CBS News Clips 4:10 John Dickerson: 123 Republicans in the House voted for this, 34 Senate Republicans voted for it. Same bill. This week, the bill didn't change but the Republican votes did. Why? Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA): Now, the Republican votes didn't change on the substance of the bill. Republicans have said we want an amendment to change a provision that has nothing to do with veterans health care. The Republicans support this. The Democrats added a provision that has nothing to do with veterans health care, and it's designed to change government accounting rules so that they can have a $400 billion spending spree. 6:25 Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA): Honest Democrats evaluating this will tell you: if my amendment passes, not a dime change in spending on veterans programs. What changes is how the government accounts for it. John Dickerson: I understand, but the accounting change, as you know, is a result — the reason they put it in that other bucket is that it doesn't subject it to the normal triage of budgeting. And the argument is that the values at stake here are more important than leaving it to the normal cut and thrust of budgeting. Jon's Response To Ted Cruz's PACT Act Excuses July 29, 2022 The Problem with Jon Stewart on Youtube Clips 00:20 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): What the dispute is about is the Democrats played a budgetary trick, which is they took $400 billion in discretionary spending and they shifted it to a mandatory one. Jon Stewart: What Ted Cruz is describing is inaccurate, not true, bulls ** t. This is no trick. Everything in the government is either mandatory or discretionary spending depending on which bucket they feel like putting it in. The whole place is basically a f * ing shell game. And he's pretending that this is some new thing that the Democrats pulled out, stuck into the bill, and snuck it past one Ted Cruz. Now I'm not a big-city Harvard educated lawyer, but I can read. It's always been mandatory spending so that the government can't just cut off their funding at any point. No trick, no gimmick, [it's] been there the whole f**king time. 1:50 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): What's the Republicans made clear is, if we leave that spending as discretionary — don't play the budgetary trick — the bill will pass with 80 or 90 votes. Jon Stewart: I don't know how many other ways to say this, but there was no budgetary trick and it was always mandatory. And when they voted in the Senate on June 16, they actually got 84 votes. And you know who voted for that? Ted f*cking Cruz and every other one of those Republicans that switched their votes. There was no reason for them to switch the votes. The bill that passed the Senate 84 to 14 on June 16 has not had one word added to it by Democrats, or spending fairies, or anybody else. It's the same f*cking bill. ‘I Call Bullshit!' Jon on the PACT Act Being Blocked in the Senate July 28, 2022 The Problem with John Stewart on YouTube Clips 3:20 Jon Stewart: June 16, they passed the PACT Act 84 to 14. You don't even see those scores in the Senate anymore. They passed it. Every one of these individuals that has been fighting for years, standing on the shoulders of Vietnam veterans who have been fighting for years, standing on the shoulders of Persian Gulf War veterans fighting for years, Desert Storm veterans, to just get the health care and benefits that they earn from their service. And I don't care if they were fighting for our freedom. I don't care if they were fighting for the flag. I don't care if they were fighting because they wanted to get out of a drug treatment center, or it was jail or the army. I don't give a shit. They lived up to their oath. And yesterday, they spit on it in abject cruelty. These people thought they could finally breathe. You think their struggles end because the PACT Act passes? All it means is they don't have to decide between their cancer drugs and their house. Their struggle continues. From the crowd: This bill does a lot more than just give us health care. Jon Stewart: It gives them health care, gives them benefits, lets them live. From the crowd: Keeps veterans from going homeless keeps veterans from become an addict, keeps veterans from committing suicide. Jon Stewart: Senator Toomey is not going to hear that because he won't sit down with this man. Because he is a fucking coward. You hear me? A coward. 5:15 Jon Stewart: Pat Toomey stood up there — Patriot Pat Toomey, excuse me, I'm sorry. I want to give him his propers, I want to make sure that I give him his propers. Patriot Pat Toomey stood on the floor and said “this is a slush fund, they're gonna use $400 billion to spend on whatever they want.” That's nonsense. I call bullshit. This isn't a slush fund. You know, what's a slush fund? The OSO, the Overseas Contingency Operations Fund. $60 billion, $70 billion every year on top of $500 billion, $600 billion, $700 billion of a defense budget. That's a slush fund, unaccountable. No guardrails? Did Pat Toomey stand up and say, this is irresponsible. The guard rails? No, not one of them. Did they vote for it year after year after year? You don't support the troops. You support the war machine. 7:10 Jon Stewart: And now they say, “Well, this will get done. Maybe after we get back from our summer recess, maybe during the lame duck…” because they're on Senate time. Do you understand? You live around here. Senate time is ridiculous. These motherfuckers live to 200 — they're tortoises. They live forever and they never lose their jobs and they never lose their benefits and they never lose all those things. Well, [sick veterans are] not on Senate time. They're on human time. Cancer time. 8:20 Jon Stewart: I honestly don't even know what to say anymore. But we need your help, because we're not leaving. These people cannot go away. I don't know if you know this, you know, obviously, I'm not a military expert. I didn't serve in the military, but from what I understand, you're not allowed to just leave your post when the mission isn't completed. Apparently you take an oath, you swear an oath, and you can't leave, that these folks can leave because they're on Senate time. Go ahead, go home, spend time with your families, because these people can't do it anymore. So they can't leave until this gets done. Senator Toomey PACT Act Amendment Floor Speech July 26, 2022 Senate Session Representative Mark Takano PACT Act Floor Speech July 13, 2022 House Session 3:38:20 **Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA): The way this country has dealt with toxic exposure has been piecemeal and inadequate. President Biden recognizes this, too. Shortly after he was sworn in, I met with the President about our shared priorities for veterans. Upon learning of my goal to pass comprehensive legislation to help toxic-exposed veterans, the President leaned over to me and talked about his son, Beau, who served near burn pits in Iraq and Kosovo. It might be hard for most Americans to imagine what a burn pit looks like because they are illegal in the United States. Picture walking next to and breathing fumes from a burning pit the size of a football field. This pit contained everything from household trash, plastics, and human waste to jet fuel and discarded equipment burning day and night. Beau Biden lived near these burn pits and breathed the fumes that emanated from them. President Biden believes that con- stant exposure to these burn pits, and the toxic fumes they emitted, led to Beau's cancer and early death. It was during that meeting when I knew I had a partner in President Biden. 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Steve talks about his deployment as a Navy SEAL during Operation Desert Shield. Patrick wonders what it would have been like to have a professional military unit as an adversary.
On this episode, we discuss the devastating effects the Persian Gulf War had on the surrounding environment. From oil fires, to mysterious illnesses, we cover it all on this episode. Thank you all who deployed in support of both Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.Episode Sources: https://dcas.dmdc.osd.mil/dcas/pages/casualties_gulfwar.xhtmlhttps://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/1728715/desert-storm-a-look-back/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/11/the-sound-of-roaring-fires-is-still-in-my-memory-30-years-on-from-kuwaits-oil-blazeshttp://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/eprint/7427/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/jan/11/armstrade.world?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487https://oem.bmj.com/content/58/11/754Intro/Outro Music: Wicked Cinema - System Failurehttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/13497Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Arnold Punaro is the chief executive officer of The Punaro Group. He consults for a broad array of Fortune 100 companies and has been recognized by Defense News as one of the 100 most influential individuals in U.S. Defense. A retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General, he served as the Director of the Marine Corps Reserve, Deputy Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (Mobilization), and for three years as the Commanding General of the 4th Marine Division. Other assignments were Commanding General, Marine Corps Mobilization Command, and Deputy Commander, Marine Forces Reserve. In December 1990, he was mobilized for Operation Desert Shield. In December 1993, he completed a tour of active duty as Commander of Joint Task Force Provide Promise (Forward) in the former Yugoslavia. He was mobilized for a third time in May 2003 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served on active duty as an Infantry Platoon Commander in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and the Purple Heart. Mr. Punaro is the recipient of numerous recognitions including the Secretary of Defense “Medal for Distinguished Public Service” and two awards of the Secretary of Defense “Medal for Exceptional Public Service.” He received the Marine Corps League's "Iron Mike Award” in 1993 for "exceptionally outstanding service" and "unwavering commitment" for over 20 years to "ensuring a strong national defense."
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This week, Mildred Interviews Pastor Gardner on People+Culture. Dr. Tyshawn Gardner currently serves as the Senior Pastor of the Plum Grove Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL and the Vice-President for Student Affairs at Stillman College. He is the founder and CEO of the Citizen Impacting Community Association, a non-profit dedicated to serving and empowering the intergenerational communities of West Tuscaloosa through a Summer and Saturday Academy for middle schoolers and activities and social programs for senior adults. He is also the past president of the Tuscaloosa Chapter of the SCLC. Dr. Gardner is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in both Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. As a respected educator, Dr. Gardner enjoys teaching classes in the Department of Gender and Race at the University of Alabama and in the Department of Religion and Theology at Stillman College. Dr. Gardner also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Preaching at Beeson Divinity School, where he co-teaches DMin and MDiv classes with Dr. Robert Smith, Jr. He also teaches Doctor of Ministry seminars at several seminaries across the country Dr. Gardner received the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa and the Master of Divinity degree (MDiv) from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, in Birmingham, where the Dean and faculty selected him as the Most Distinguished Student in 2014. He earned the PhD from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY., where his research interest includes the social crisis preaching of Kelly Miller Smith, Sr., the African American preaching tradition, and hermeneutics. His book, Social Crisis Preaching: Biblical Proclamation for Troubling Times, with B&H Academic, is set to be released in the fall of 2022. His book, Sacred Anthropology: Prophetic Radicalism for Pulpit and Pew with Fortress Press will also be released in the fall of 2022. He is married to Shonetay Gardner, and they have 4 children, Coretta (Corey), Tristan, Titus, and Tyson and 3 beautiful grandchildren.
In this episode, the dogs talk about Mike's new assignment with the 82nd Airborne Division (4:00) and the fulfillment of a decade-long call to be an Army chaplain (10:20). Mike (20:30) and Rob (23:54) lament the loss of their own hair. Connor offers a prediction for the future of the cast (29:50) and they all find a way to offend conductors and balding men alike (25:19). “You can't save these people, but that's not your job. Your job is to do what Jesus is asking and know that He is going to be faithful.”Fr. Michael Metz Quotes: “Over the years I've grown in deep confidence in Jesus' fidelity to people.” (Mike, 11:42)“You can't save these people, but that's not your job. Your job is to do what Jesus is asking and know that He is going to be faithful.” (Mike, 12:21)“You're going to where the edge is, to the people that are on it and giving them the Sacraments. You have to be responsive to reality, as it is.” (Connor, 13:47)“The point of us being on the internet is to gather a coterie of humans that insist on being human.” (Connor, 30:25)“Life is aggressive and it's gonna kick you in the face. And if you're not used to getting kicked in the face, it may knock you out.” (Mike, 33:54) Media Mentions: 2 Maccabees Chapter 7Bishop Robert Barron's Eucharist3DN S11 Episode 27- Invitation to joyC.S. Lewis' The Abolition of ManThe Simpsons ("Make orphans of his children") References: 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg173rd Airborne BrigadeU.S. Military Conflicts: War in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom), World War II, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert Shield), War in AfghanistanArmyXVIII Airborne CorpsRussian President Vladimir PutinKyiv UkraineRev. Marek DuranEdith SteinSEEKSt. John VianneyThird Order of St. FrancisFr. Emil KapaunCardinal GeorgeBishop Robert BarronFort Jackson in Columbia, SCDaniel SahyouniChipotleMike Tyson Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com
The Gulf War was an armed campaign waged by a United States-led coalition of 35 nations against Iraq in response to the Iraqi invasion and annexation of Kuwait. It was codenamed Operation Desert Shield during the pre-combat buildup of troops and the defense of Saudi Arabia, and Operation Desert Storm during its combat phase.
Jeff Hein was on the podcast today! Served 20 years as an Infantryman. Retired as a First Sergeant. Deployed to Bosnia twice, Korea, and Operation Desert Shield. He served as County Veteran Service Officer for Taylor County Wisconsin for 6 years. He is also a new author of fictional book called The Cimbri Appear.
Live, off-air, approximately twenty-minute recording of the Voice of Peace from Baghdad on 29 December 1990 beginning at 21:40 UTC on a shortwave frequency of 11860 kHz. This broadcast originated from a transmitter either in Iraq or Kuwait. Iraq's Voice of Peace was established in August 1990 to beam programs to American servicemen stationed in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait at the beginning of the month. Programming consisted of music, initially easy-listening music but subsequently changing to a "Top 40" mix, news and commentary in a failed effort to try to demoralize the American troops. Beginning in September 1990, the broadcasts used a female announcer dubbed "Baghdad Betty" by the Americans. Reportedly, Baghdad Betty was replaced by a team of announcers sometime in December 1990. The recording is an example of the news and music programming. It is not known if the female announcer is the famous Baghdad Betty or someone else. Reception of the broadcast was poor to fair with slight interference and fading. At 21:58 UTC, there is interference splash from WYFR starting up on 11855 kHz. The initial frequency recorded may have been 21675 kHz before switching after a minute or so to 11860 kHz as the radio teletype interference abruptly stops at this point. The recording includes frequent station identifications such as "You are tuned to the Voice of Peace from Baghdad." Recorded by Richard Langley, courtesy of the Shortwave Radio Archive. Part of the Shortwave Transmissions project, documenting and reimagining the sounds of shortwave radio - find out more and see the whole project at https://citiesandmemory.com/shortwave
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Iraq, Slaughter, Gooker This event is known for the on-screen debut of The Undertaker, who went on to become the WWF World Heavyweight Champion at the next Survivor Series, and the appearance of the Gobbledy Gooker.[2] The Undertaker replaced Bad News Brown who had left the WWF after Vince McMahon failed to live up to his promise to make him the company's first black champion. In addition, Sgt. Slaughter, who then portrayed an Iraqi sympathizer, insulted servicemen stationed in Iraq for Thanksgiving during Operation Desert Shield. In an interview, Randy Savage challenged The Ultimate Warrior for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. Haku replaced Rick Rude, who had left the WWF over a pay dispute. In the storyline, he was suspended by WWF President Jack Tunney for insulting the mother of the Big Boss Man. Boris Zhukov replaced Akeem who had left the WWF in October. The Undertaker would wrestle for the WWE for the next 30 years, setting a company record for longevity. He would become one of their most important and beloved stars, eventually reaching iconic status. His retirement ceremony took place at the 2020 Survivor Series, exactly 30 years later. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Retired Rear Admiral Tom Lynch is my classmate from the great Naval Academy class of 1964. At Navy, Tom was active in sports – especially football where he lettered three times and was the captain of the great 1963 Navy team. He was also the brigade heavyweight boxing champion. Tom's Naval service focused on surface warfare culminating his taking command of the USS Eisenhower battle group during the course of Operation Desert Shield. He also served as chief of Navy Legislative Affairs, and for three years was Superintendent of the US Naval Academy. Tom retired in 1995 and since then has pursued a very successful business career primarily in mortgage banking.
Hildegarde Staninger, Ph.D., RIET-1 is a world renowned industrial toxicologist, who is the author of the international bestseller, Comprehensive Handbook of Hazardous Materials: Regulations, Monitoring, Handling and Safety, Lewis Publishing/CRC Press. Among the leading international scientist in her field, she has done decades of research and was awarded the prestigious 8th Army and Greater Stuttgart Community Award for her work in preventing increased chronic obstructive e pulmonary disease (COPD) during Operation Desert Shield form the Kuwaiti burning oil fields during Desert Storm. In 2006-2007 she was principal investigator of a privately funded project to identify the composition of Morgellon's fibers. This original research revealed the environmental impacts upon man, environment and other life forms from exposure to nanotechnology, a work she continues to pursue. - www.staningerreport.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
Hildegarde Staninger, Ph.D., RIET-1 is a world renowned industrial toxicologist, who is the author of the international bestseller, Comprehensive Handbook of Hazardous Materials: Regulations, Monitoring, Handling and Safety, Lewis Publishing/CRC Press. Among the leading international scientist in her field, she has done decades of research and was awarded the prestigious 8th Army and Greater Stuttgart Community Award for her work in preventing increased chronic obstructive e pulmonary disease (COPD) during Operation Desert Shield form the Kuwaiti burning oil fields during Desert Storm. In 2006-2007 she was principal investigator of a privately funded project to identify the composition of Morgellon's fibers. This original research revealed the environmental impacts upon man, environment and other life forms from exposure to nanotechnology, a work she continues to pursue. - www.staningerreport.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
https://www.facebook.com/TrooperBobSC/about_contact_and_basic_infoOn today's show we chat with Trooper Bob about how he and his family persevered from a detention camp in Hungary through Austria ultimately to the US. The guys talk about how it is to be a State Trooper working alone, with no backup for miles. We then dig into how Trroper Bob took his career on a new path by using social media and news to assist in making people safer drivers, and won an emmy in the process.CONNECT WITH "TROOPER BOB" BERESTrooper Bob was born in a refugee camp in Baden, Austria after his parents escaped from Hungary. His family came to the United States with just $500 and made the town of Fairfield, Connecticut home.Trooper Bob is a veteran of the U.S Navy. He enlisted after graduating from high school. During his four year enlistment, he served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. While serving on USS Mount Baker, he traveled to Spain, Italy, Norway, and Nova Scotia.In August 1994, he joined the South Carolina Highway Patrol. He was stationed in Dorchester County until 2007 when he became a spokesperson. Bob earned the Trooper of The Year award in 2007 for helping a woman whose home had burned down.He is probably best known for his clever safety messages on social media. In 2018, he won an Emmy for his Drunk Driving Emoji Public Service Campaign. Commercials aired across South Carolina and the message was on 170 billboards across the state.In his off time, Bob enjoys spending time with friends and family including his grandson. He loves to volunteer and to help raise money for Special Olympics.
In this OODAcast we provide insights into Zero Trust architectures from an experienced practitioner, Junaid Islam. Junaid is a senior partner at OODA. He has over 30 years of experience in secure communications and the design and operations of highly functional enterprise architectures. He founded Bivio Networks, maker of the first gigabyte speed general purpose networking device in history, and Vidder, a pioneer in the concept of Software Defined Networking. Vidder was acquired by Verizon to provide Zero Trust capability for their 5G network. Junaid has supported many US national security missions from Operation Desert Shield to investigating state-sponsored cyberattacks. He has also led the development of many network protocols including Multi-Level Precedence and Preemption (MLPP), MPLS priority queuing, Mobile IPv6 for Network Centric Warfare and Software Defined Perimeter for Zero Trust. Recently Junaid developed the first interference-aware routing algorithm for NASA's upcoming Lunar mission. He writes frequently on national security topics for OODAloop.com. We discuss Junaid's approaches to zero trust networking. His approach is to always start with the needs of the business. From there he works with organizations to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the existing architecture is done, since every organization already has some elements of a zero trust approach in play. Junaid highlights that one of the biggest mistakes he sees organizations make is skipping this gap analysis and moving right to purchase of products or services. This frequently ends up being a negative to the project. Today's global businesses operate with many partners, providers and suppliers and zero trust designs must be established with this unique mix in mind to optimize the use of technology in support of core business needs. Junaid provides insights into many of the products he encounters in zero trust architecture work. Related Reading: Cybersecurity Sensemaking: Strategic intelligence to inform your decisionmaking The OODA leadership and analysts have decades of experience in understanding and mitigating cybersecurity threats and apply this real world practitioner knowledge in our research and reporting. This page on the site is a repository of the best of our actionable research as well as a news stream of our daily reporting on cybersecurity threats and mitigation measures. See: OODA Cybersecurity Sensemaking From Solar Sunrise to Solar Winds: The Questionable Value of Two Decades of Cybersecurity Advice While the Ware Report of 1970 codified the foundations of the computer security discipline, it was the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection report of 1997 that expanded those requirements into recommendations for both discrete entities as well as the nascent communities that were growing in and around the Internet. Subsequent events that were the result of ignoring that advice in turn led to the creation of more reports, assessments, and studies that reiterate what was said before. If everyone agrees on what we should do, why do we seem incapable of doing it? Alternately, if we are doing what we have been told to do, and have not reduced the risks we face, are we asking people to do the wrong things? See: From Solar Sunrise to Solar Winds: The Questionable Value of Two Decades of Cybersecurity Advice If SolarWinds Is a Wake-Up Call, Who's Really Listening? As the U.S. government parses through the Solar Winds software supply chain breach, many questions still remain as to the motive, the entities targeted, and length of time suspected nation state attackers remained intrenched unseen by the victims. The attack stands at the apex of similar breaches in not only the breadth of organizations compromised (~18,000), but how the attack was executed. See: If SolarWinds Is a Wake-Up Call, Who's Really Listening? Executive Level Action In Response to Ongoing Massive Attacks Leveraging Microsoft Vulnerabilities This post provides executive level context and some recommendations regarding a large attack exploiting Microsoft Exchange, a system many enterprises use for mail, contact management, calendar/scheduling and some basic identity management functions. This attack is so large and damaging it is almost pushing the recent Solar Winds attacks off the headlines. Keep in mind that till this point, the Solar Winds attack was being called the biggest hack in history. So this is a signal that the damage from this one will also be huge. See: Executive Level Action In Response to Ongoing Massive Attacks Leveraging Microsoft Vulnerabilities
OncoSec CEO & Director Dan O'Connor, J.D. joins the Business of Biotech to discuss his company's development of proprietary application and injection technologies for direct delivery of its pipeline of immunotherapeutic candidates and combination therapies into the tumor environment. O'Connor shares leadership lessons gleaned from his service as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Shield, and how he's applied those lessons as his company charts the manufacturing and regulatory challenges along its unique development timeline.
Kevin and his wife, Margie, have been married for over 35 years and have 3 grown children. In their early years of marriage, Kevin served our country in the military in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm where he earned 8 medals. He was Mayor of Carl, Georgia, and started and operated several businesses, the most recent being Odysseyware, Inc, an educational software company focused on reaching at-risk students. This company was founded in 2001 and sold to a Venture Capital Fund in 2016 for over $100 million. For the last few years, Kevin has been investing in the Phoenix startup community by way of coaching and/or financial investment. He has served on the Advisory Board at the Arizona State University Center for Entrepreneurship, coaching MBA candidates as they pitch their ideas to investors. Most recently, he's been helping Grand Canyon University launch their Canyon Ventures program – an innovation center for startups in the valley – where he serves as the Entrepreneur in Residence. The goal is to help these businesses grow from a napkin idea to sustainable revenue as quickly as possible. Through this process, Kevin realized that a lot of startup founders struggle with selling their ideas, selling their products, and getting in revenue. To respond to this need, he launched Youngblood Works, which provides sales training and mentoring to startup founders and executives, with the goal of preparing business leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to generate sustainable revenue. Kevin also serves as Chairman of Local First Arizona and Entrepreneur in Residence at Grand Canyon University.
It's been 30 years since Operation Desert Shield (the operations leading to the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia) and Operation Desert Storm (the combat phase). The brief conflict played a role in the dissolution of the former Soviet Union and prompted a “revolution in military affairs” response among world powers.Road Home team members Will Beiersdorf (Executive Director), Chris Miller (Community Outreach Coordinator), Ramon Prieto (Outreach Coordinator) and Mark Schimmelpfennig (Chaplain) share their deployment experiences during that time and what's happened since.
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a WWF (World Wrestling Federation) pay-per-view event that took place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on January 19, 1991, two days after the United States and it's allies waged war against Iraq in the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Shield and later Operation Desert Storm).The evening featured several marquee matchups—The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) v. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka, with Mr. Fuji), Big Boss Man v. The Barbarian (with Bobby Heenan), Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) v. The Ultimate Warrior (WWF World Heavyweight Championship), The Mountie (with Jimmy Hart) v. Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), Ted DiBiase and Virgil v. Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes—and culminated in the titular event, The Royal Rumble. The Rumble featured 30 participants, although only 29 made appearances: Bret Hart, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Paul Roma, The Texas Tornado, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Bushwhacker Butch, Jake Roberts, Hercules, Tito Santana, The Undertaker, Jimmy Snuka, The British Bulldog, Smash, Hawk, Shane Douglas, Animal, Crush, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, Haku, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bushwhacker Luke, Brian Knobbs (Nasty Boys), The Warlord and Tugboat. "Macho King" Randy Savage was scheduled to wrestle in the Rumble but no-showed the match.Chris and Ben are joined by Chris Noble, AKA Trashbag Ghost, to deep-dive this formative, seminal moment.TRASHBAG GHOST:twitter.com/trashbagghostinstagram.com/trashbagghosttrashbagghost.comSWISH FM:Web: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/swishfmradioInstagram: instagram.com/swishfmradioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/swish-fmSpotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT
Jim Feldkamp is the Lead Consultant - Intelligence & Counterterrorism at Complete Threat Preparedness. As a Commander, James (Jim) L. Feldkamp, USN Ret., Jim was a US Naval Flight Officer, Counter-Measures Officer (ECMO), and Navigator for the EA-6B – the U.S. Navy’s carrier-based electronic attack aircraft. He flew off the USS Midway in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991. Affiliating with the U.S. Naval Reserves became a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at Norfolk, Virginia. Jim was a founding member of the Joint Counter Terrorism Task Force and, as a collateral duty, was one of three pilots in the Norfolk office that conducted aerial physical surveillance of suspects in criminal and terrorist cases. In 2004 he resigned from the FBI to become the Republican nominee for Oregon’s District 4 Congressional seat during both the 2004 and 2006 election cycles. In 2007 he was recalled to active Navy reserve duty to help establish the precursor office of NMIO and was responsible for the coordination of all domestic and international information-sharing of non-classified information among U.S. federal government agencies, foreign governments, and the international maritime shipping industry to increase maritime security and maritime domain awareness. Jim is currently a Subject Matter Expert at Georgetown University, developing a course on “Terrorism and Unconventional Threats.” Previously, he was an adjunct professor at George Mason University, and George Washington University, teaching undergraduate courses in domestic and international terrorism. He has authored/edited a university textbook through Cognella Academic Publishing on the "Theory and Politics of Terrorism." In this discussion, we dive into Jim’s full story, talk about finding peace in discomfort, and more. Also, something amazing to know, Jim and his family have a milk delivery business called Umpqua Dairy. It was created by Ormond Feldkamp and Herb Sullivan in 1931 with just $500. Their ice cream was rated best in North America in 2020. Attached Things/Links Mentioned: Jim’s Journey US Naval Flying Flying Training at age 18 The Importance of Travel Finding Comfort Within Discomfort USS Midway; Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991 Perspective [Book] What If? History Books [Quote] “Is it time that makes the man…. or man that makes the time?” [Quote] “If you find yourself going through hell, keep going.” (Winston Churchill) Clipper Race Around the World Diving - Chuuk Lagoon Clipper Race Around the World Wine Umpqua Dairy - Feldkamp Family Business Running with the Bulls in Pamplona [Quote] “If you find yourself going through hell, keep going.” (Winston Churchill) Jim’s Website: https://jamesfeldkamp.co/ Jim’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlfeldkamp Jim’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-feldkamp-b372507/ Jim’s Medium: https://jamesfeldkamp.medium.com/ Umpqua Dairy Website: https://umpquadairy.com/our-products/ice-cream/ #DreamBIG #ImproveYourselfImpactLives To see what we are up to and what is going on around the Dream BIG & Co community you can follow us here: All social channels, website, and more
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a WWF (World Wrestling Federation) pay-per-view event that took place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on January 19, 1991, two days after the United States and it's allies waged war against Iraq in the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Shield and later Operation Desert Storm).The evening featured several marquee matchups—The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) v. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka, with Mr. Fuji), Big Boss Man v. The Barbarian (with Bobby Heenan), Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) v. The Ultimate Warrior (WWF World Heavyweight Championship), The Mountie (with Jimmy Hart) v. Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), Ted DiBiase and Virgil v. Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes—and culminated in the titular event, The Royal Rumble. The Rumble featured 30 participants, although only 29 made appearances: Bret Hart, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Paul Roma, The Texas Tornado, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Bushwhacker Butch, Jake Roberts, Hercules, Tito Santana, The Undertaker, Jimmy Snuka, The British Bulldog, Smash, Hawk, Shane Douglas, Animal, Crush, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, Haku, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bushwhacker Luke, Brian Knobbs (Nasty Boys), The Warlord and Tugboat. "Macho King" Randy Savage was scheduled to wrestle in the Rumble but no-showed the match.Chris and Ben are joined by Chris Noble, AKA Trashbag Ghost, to deep-dive this formative, seminal moment.TRASHBAG GHOST:twitter.com/trashbagghostinstagram.com/trashbagghosttrashbagghost.comSWISH FM:Web: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/swishfmradioInstagram: instagram.com/swishfmradioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/swish-fmSpotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT
Episode NotesThe 1991 Royal Rumble was a WWF (World Wrestling Federation) pay-per-view event that took place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on January 19, 1991, two days after the United States and it's allies waged war against Iraq in the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Shield and later Operation Desert Storm).The evening featured several marquee matchups—The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) v. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka, with Mr. Fuji), Big Boss Man v. The Barbarian (with Bobby Heenan), Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) v. The Ultimate Warrior (WWF World Heavyweight Championship), The Mountie (with Jimmy Hart) v. Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), Ted DiBiase and Virgil v. Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes—and culminated in the titular event, The Royal Rumble. The Rumble featured 30 participants, although only 29 made appearances: Bret Hart, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Paul Roma, The Texas Tornado, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Bushwhacker Butch, Jake Roberts, Hercules, Tito Santana, The Undertaker, Jimmy Snuka, The British Bulldog, Smash, Hawk, Shane Douglas, Animal, Crush, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, Haku, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bushwhacker Luke, Brian Knobbs (Nasty Boys), The Warlord and Tugboat. "Macho King" Randy Savage was scheduled to wrestle in the Rumble but no-showed the match.Chris and Ben are joined by Chris Noble, AKA Trashbag Ghost, to deep-dive this formative, seminal moment.TRASHBAG GHOST:twitter.com/trashbagghostinstagram.com/trashbagghosttrashbagghost.comSWISH FM:Web: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/swishfmradioInstagram: instagram.com/swishfmradioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/swish-fmSpotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a WWF (World Wrestling Federation) pay-per-view event that took place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on January 19, 1991, two days after the United States and it's allies waged war against Iraq in the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Shield and later Operation Desert Storm).The evening featured several marquee matchups—The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) v. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka, with Mr. Fuji), Big Boss Man v. The Barbarian (with Bobby Heenan), Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) v. The Ultimate Warrior (WWF World Heavyweight Championship), The Mountie (with Jimmy Hart) v. Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), Ted DiBiase and Virgil v. Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes—and culminated in the titular event, The Royal Rumble. The Rumble featured 30 participants, although only 29 made appearances: Bret Hart, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Paul Roma, The Texas Tornado, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Bushwhacker Butch, Jake Roberts, Hercules, Tito Santana, The Undertaker, Jimmy Snuka, The British Bulldog, Smash, Hawk, Shane Douglas, Animal, Crush, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, Haku, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bushwhacker Luke, Brian Knobbs (Nasty Boys), The Warlord and Tugboat. "Macho King" Randy Savage was scheduled to wrestle in the Rumble but no-showed the match.Chris and Ben are joined by Chris Noble, AKA Trashbag Ghost, to deep-dive this formative, seminal moment.TRASHBAG GHOST:twitter.com/trashbagghostinstagram.com/trashbagghosttrashbagghost.comSWISH FM:Web: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/swishfmradioInstagram: instagram.com/swishfmradioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/swish-fmSpotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a WWF (World Wrestling Federation) pay-per-view event that took place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on January 19, 1991, two days after the United States and it's allies waged war against Iraq in the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Shield and later Operation Desert Storm).The evening featured several marquee matchups—The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) v. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka, with Mr. Fuji), Big Boss Man v. The Barbarian (with Bobby Heenan), Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) v. The Ultimate Warrior (WWF World Heavyweight Championship), The Mountie (with Jimmy Hart) v. Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), Ted DiBiase and Virgil v. Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes—and culminated in the titular event, The Royal Rumble. The Rumble featured 30 participants, although only 29 made appearances: Bret Hart, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Paul Roma, The Texas Tornado, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Bushwhacker Butch, Jake Roberts, Hercules, Tito Santana, The Undertaker, Jimmy Snuka, The British Bulldog, Smash, Hawk, Shane Douglas, Animal, Crush, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, Haku, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bushwhacker Luke, Brian Knobbs (Nasty Boys), The Warlord and Tugboat. "Macho King" Randy Savage was scheduled to wrestle in the Rumble but no-showed the match.Chris and Ben are joined by Chris Noble, AKA Trashbag Ghost, to deep-dive this formative, seminal moment.TRASHBAG GHOST:twitter.com/trashbagghostinstagram.com/trashbagghosttrashbagghost.comSWISH FM:Web: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/swishfmradioInstagram: instagram.com/swishfmradioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/swish-fmSpotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT
Rick and Mark's appearance on the Lead Wasps Podcast. This episode is to commemorate the 30 Year Anniversary of the first Gulf War, Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Rick Hogg and Mark Kelley served in the same Platoon and they detail their involvement in the conflict, providing insight into what the grunts of the 1st BN 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne got up to. This was a full-scale conventional war between a brutal dictator, his Army and the World. The War started with a 41-day bombing campaign, over 250,000 coalition soldiers were involved with enemy losses between 30,000 and 50,000 troops. Find Rick and Mark! Instagram: https://instagram.com/ontherangepodcast https://instagram.com/warhoggtactical https://instagram.com/kelleydefense Web Sites: https://www.warhogg.com/ontherangepodcast https://www.kelleydefense.com/ontherangepodcast -Rick Hogg is a 29 year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran. Rick has taken his 13 combat deployments, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, and teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat instructor and harnessed them into War HOGG Tactical, Inc. -Mark Kelley is a US Army Combat veteran and 28 year major city Law Enforcement Officer. Mark turned his military, tactical officer, and dignitary protection experience into Kelley Defense. Mark has trained Military, Tactical Operators, Law Enforcement and civilians. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-the-range/message
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a WWF (World Wrestling Federation) pay-per-view event that took place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on January 19, 1991, two days after the United States and it's allies waged war against Iraq in the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Shield and later Operation Desert Storm).The evening featured several marquee matchups—The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) v. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka, with Mr. Fuji), Big Boss Man v. The Barbarian (with Bobby Heenan), Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) v. The Ultimate Warrior (WWF World Heavyweight Championship), The Mountie (with Jimmy Hart) v. Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), Ted DiBiase and Virgil v. Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes—and culminated in the titular event, The Royal Rumble. The Rumble featured 30 participants, although only 29 made appearances: Bret Hart, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Paul Roma, The Texas Tornado, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Bushwhacker Butch, Jake Roberts, Hercules, Tito Santana, The Undertaker, Jimmy Snuka, The British Bulldog, Smash, Hawk, Shane Douglas, Animal, Crush, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, Haku, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bushwhacker Luke, Brian Knobbs (Nasty Boys), The Warlord and Tugboat. "Macho King" Randy Savage was scheduled to wrestle in the Rumble but no-showed the match.Chris and Ben are joined by Chris Noble, AKA Trashbag Ghost, to deep-dive this formative, seminal moment.TRASHBAG GHOST:twitter.com/trashbagghostinstagram.com/trashbagghosttrashbagghost.comSWISH FM:Web: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/swishfmradioInstagram: instagram.com/swishfmradioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/swish-fmSpotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT
This episode is to commemorate the 30 Year Anniversary of the first Gulf War, Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Rick Hogg and Mark Kelley served in the same Platoon and they detail their involvement in the conflict, providing insight into what the grunts of the 1st BN 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne got up to. This was a full-scale conventional war between a brutal dictator, his Army and the World. The War started with a 41-day bombing campaign, over 250,000 coalition soldiers were involved with enemy losses between 30,000 and 50,000 troops. You can follow along on INSTAGRAM @leadwasps Rick - @warhoggtactical Mark - @kelleydefense On the Range Podcast - @ontherangepodcast
Chuck Sexton, Jay Borja, Tony Nichols and Melody Sexton take us back to 1990-1991 and recount their experiences during Operation Desert Shield. Join us at the table for a casual conversation with Veterans from all branches sharing stories, experience and laughs. Refreshingly apolitical.This podcast is a product of the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition. Visit our website, flinthillsveterans.org, for materials referenced in the podcast. Thanks for listening!
This episode of Big Blend Radio's “Military Monday” Show, features Mike Guardia, a US Army Veteran, and awarding-winning military historian and author. Mike gives an overview of the Gulf War and Operation Desert Storm and discusses the role Twentynine Palms, California played in the military operation. The Marines first came to Twentynine Palms in 1952. Since then, the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center has trained thousands of proud Marines, many of whom were deployed during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Pictured is a partial view of the “Desert Storm Homecoming and Victory Parade” mural in 29 Palms by Chuck Caplinger. Featured music is “Ocotillo” from the “Perfume of Creosote” album by Michael and Spider. Keep up with Mike at https://mikeguardia.com/
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Military Monday” Show, which airs every first Monday of the month, features Mike Guardia, a US Army Veteran, and awarding-winning military historian and author. Mike gives an overview of the Gulf War and Operation Desert Storm and discusses the role Twentynine Palms played in the military operation. The Marines first came to Twentynine Palms in 1952. Since then, the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center has trained thousands of proud Marines, many of whom were deployed during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. On March 21, 2003, the First Marine Division crossed from Kuwait and began Operation Iraqi Freedom. Gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms is a desert destination and art community. Known as the Oasis of Murals, the city is home to over 60 pieces of public art. The recently resorted mural “Desert Storm Homecoming and Victory Parade” by Chuck Caplinger shares the story of when the troops came home from the Persian Gulf in 1991. More than 40,000 people crowded into the city for "The Mother of All Victory Parades." The mural “Operation Iraqi Freedom” by Don Gray is dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces, especially the Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms. Featured music is “Ocotillo” from the “Perfume of Creosote” album by Michael and Spider.
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a WWF (World Wrestling Federation) pay-per-view event that took place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on January 19, 1991, two days after the United States and it's allies waged war against Iraq in the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Shield and later Operation Desert Storm).The evening featured several marquee matchups—The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) v. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka, with Mr. Fuji), Big Boss Man v. The Barbarian (with Bobby Heenan), Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) v. The Ultimate Warrior (WWF World Heavyweight Championship), The Mountie (with Jimmy Hart) v. Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), Ted DiBiase and Virgil v. Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes—and culminated in the titular event, The Royal Rumble. The Rumble featured 30 participants, although only 29 made appearances: Bret Hart, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Paul Roma, The Texas Tornado, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Bushwhacker Butch, Jake Roberts, Hercules, Tito Santana, The Undertaker, Jimmy Snuka, The British Bulldog, Smash, Hawk, Shane Douglas, Animal, Crush, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, Haku, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bushwhacker Luke, Brian Knobbs (Nasty Boys), The Warlord and Tugboat. "Macho King" Randy Savage was scheduled to wrestle in the Rumble but no-showed the match.Chris and Ben are joined by Chris Noble, AKA Trashbag Ghost, to deep-dive this formative, seminal moment.TRASHBAG GHOST:twitter.com/trashbagghostinstagram.com/trashbagghosttrashbagghost.comSWISH FM:Web: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/swishfmradioInstagram: instagram.com/swishfmradioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/swish-fmSpotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a WWF (World Wrestling Federation) pay-per-view event that took place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on January 19, 1991, two days after the United States and it's allies waged war against Iraq in the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Shield and later Operation Desert Storm).The evening featured several marquee matchups—The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) v. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka, with Mr. Fuji), Big Boss Man v. The Barbarian (with Bobby Heenan), Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) v. The Ultimate Warrior (WWF World Heavyweight Championship), The Mountie (with Jimmy Hart) v. Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), Ted DiBiase and Virgil v. Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes—and culminated in the titular event, The Royal Rumble. The Rumble featured 30 participants, although only 29 made appearances: Bret Hart, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Paul Roma, The Texas Tornado, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Bushwhacker Butch, Jake Roberts, Hercules, Tito Santana, The Undertaker, Jimmy Snuka, The British Bulldog, Smash, Hawk, Shane Douglas, Animal, Crush, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, Haku, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bushwhacker Luke, Brian Knobbs (Nasty Boys), The Warlord and Tugboat. "Macho King" Randy Savage was scheduled to wrestle in the Rumble but no-showed the match.Chris and Ben are joined by Chris Noble, AKA Trashbag Ghost, to deep-dive this formative, seminal moment.TRASHBAG GHOST:twitter.com/trashbagghostinstagram.com/trashbagghosttrashbagghost.comSWISH FM:Web: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/swishfmradioInstagram: instagram.com/swishfmradioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/swish-fmSpotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a WWF (World Wrestling Federation) pay-per-view event that took place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on January 19, 1991, two days after the United States and it's allies waged war against Iraq in the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Shield and later Operation Desert Storm).The evening featured several marquee matchups—The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) v. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka, with Mr. Fuji), Big Boss Man v. The Barbarian (with Bobby Heenan), Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) v. The Ultimate Warrior (WWF World Heavyweight Championship), The Mountie (with Jimmy Hart) v. Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), Ted DiBiase and Virgil v. Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes—and culminated in the titular event, The Royal Rumble. The Rumble featured 30 participants, although only 29 made appearances: Bret Hart, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Paul Roma, The Texas Tornado, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Bushwhacker Butch, Jake Roberts, Hercules, Tito Santana, The Undertaker, Jimmy Snuka, The British Bulldog, Smash, Hawk, Shane Douglas, Animal, Crush, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, Haku, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bushwhacker Luke, Brian Knobbs (Nasty Boys), The Warlord and Tugboat. "Macho King" Randy Savage was scheduled to wrestle in the Rumble but no-showed the match.Chris and Ben are joined by Chris Noble, AKA Trashbag Ghost, to deep-dive this formative, seminal moment.TRASHBAG GHOST:twitter.com/trashbagghostinstagram.com/trashbagghosttrashbagghost.comSWISH FM:Web: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: twitter.com/swishfmradioInstagram: instagram.com/swishfmradioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/swish-fmSpotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT
In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by colleague and friend, Dr KMarie Reid, MD, MBA, MS to talk about taking a stand for your health. Dr Reid believes you are truly a partner when it comes to making health decisions with your doctor. KMarie Reid, MD, MS, MBA, FACS is an accomplished gastrointestinal surgeon, prolific researcher, patient advocate, and Army veteran of Operation Desert Shield. Her passion is not only taking care of patients, but also teaching them how to be active in their care and achieve better surgical outcomes. Dr. Wright & Dr Reid produce a weekly live conversation magazine called “The DOC Show” where they address the issues facing women in leadership and society with authenticity, emotional intelligence and humor.
U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Major Scott Huesing takes us through his experience leading his Marine ground forces during the fight for Ramadi during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Maj. Huesing discusses his early days in the Marines and as an enlisted man during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. He then describes the process of becoming an officer and the personal and tactical skills it took to lead forces in urban combat in Ramadi.Huesing also describes the work he does now assisting veterans and active duty service members following their combat experiences.
This is: At Home With Our Homies. At Home With Our Homies is an Interview Podcast that started right as COVID-19 Began. Hosted by Jayson Siano, CEO & Founder of Sabre Real Estate, who utilized this extra time home to interview his friends who happen to be the top producers in the Retail, Fitness, Health, Real Estate and Business industry. Listen along for entertaining interviews full of deep perspective on the current state of things along with quirky rapid fire questions and more! Our host: Jayson Siano @JaysonSiano Our guest: Tom Donovan @teamDonovan_nyc Today, our own Jay Siano interviews Tom Donovan, partner and vice chairman at B6 Real Estate Advisors, a next generation investment sales and capital advisory firm with operations in New York City and New Jersey. Thomas Donovan is a Partner and Vice Chairman at B6 Real Estate Advisors, specializing in Investment Sales in the Queens market. His responsibilities include territory management, business development, real estate advisory services and sales. Previously, he was a Vice Chairman in the Capital Markets Group of Cushman & Wakefield, and Partner at Massey Knakal Realty Services. During his career, he has been personally responsible for more than $2.3 billion of real estate and over 600 buildings sold. In 1998, Mr. Donovan joined Massey Knakal to head up the firm's first full-service outer borough office. The Queens office has gone from a two-person start-up to a flourishing establishment more than 10 times its original size. He has built a strong presence in the Queens marketplace. Mr. Donovan graduated from St. Francis Preparatory High School before attending St. John's University, where he studied business management. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. As a member of the 8th Marine Regiment, Mr. Donovan was an influencing force in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The tenacity, courage and determination he displayed while in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait awarded him a Combat Action Ribbon. Mr. Donovan's dedication to serve and protect continued with almost a decade of service as a New York City police officer. In 1997, he turned to real estate and gained valuable experience as a title closer. From there he built relationships and implemented his capabilities into the sale of investment properties.
This is the first of four episodes on the RAN in the Arabian Gulf. Professor Rob McLaughlin discusses with Dr David Stevens, Vice Admiral Russ Shalders & Vice Admiral Chris Ritchie the RAN operations from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait to the Gulf War.
Sarah Schweinsberg and Anna Johansen try to make sense of the data reported daily on COVID-19 by explaining how health officials gather and report it; and Paul Butler talks to one of the first U.S. military pilots deployed to the Middle East for Operation Desert Shield, 30 years ago this month. Plus: commentary from Kim Henderson, one very unlucky bridge, and the Tuesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.
AUGUST 7 - 1990 Bush Sr. orders Operation: Desert Shield; 1886 Happy Birthday Louis Hazeltine, invents Neutrodyne circuit; 1888 Happy Birthday Van Kannel, patented revolving door; 1782 George Washington establishes Purple Heart; 1927 Alderman booze smuggling intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard; 1956 Ted Williams fined for spitting on fans; 2008 Happy Anniversary Jewel/Ty Murray
The stories are from WWI to Present DayWWIIn 1917 the first two women of the US military killed in the line of duty. Army nurses Edith Ayres and Helen Wood were killed on May 20, 1917. They were with Base Hospital #12 aboard the USS Mongolia in route to France. The ship’s crew fired the deck guns during a practice drill and one of the guns exploded spewing shell fragments across the deck killing both women. WWIIEvelyn Genevieve “Sharpie” Sharp (October 1, 1919 – April 3, 1944)Sharpie was one of the 38 women of the Women Air Force Service Pilots that gave their lives in service to the US Army Air Corps. You can hear more about their story and their fight to be recognized in my interview with the granddaughter of Elaine Harmond a WASP, Erin Miller in Episode 49.Second Lieutenant Ruth M Gardiner (May 20, 1914 – July 27, 1943)She was a nurse in the US Army Nurse Corps and was the first American nurse to lose her life in the line of duty during World War II.KoreaGenevieve Marion Smith (April 25, 1905 – July 27, 1950) Although the former World War II Army nurse was due to retire in January 1951 after 22 years of military service, she accepted the position and sealed her destiny on a fatal air flight to Korea. On July 27, 1950, a three-man aircrew, twenty-two male passengers and one female--Genevieve Smith, left Haneda, Japan for a flight to Pusan, Korea in a C-47D. They crashed and were lost at sea, there was only one survivor.Lieutenant Wilma Ledbetter (April 27, 1912 – August 25, 1950)Wilma Ledbetter was one of 15 women aboard the USS Benevolence. She died in when the USS Benevolence was rammed by the SS Mary Luckenbach and capsized.VietnamFirst Lieutenant Sharon Ann Lane (July 7, 1943 – June 8, 1969) Though one of eight American military nurses who died while serving in Vietnam, Sharon Lane was the only American nurse killed as a direct result of hostile fire.Gulf WarSpecialist Christine Mayers (1978? - February 25, 1991) and Specialist Bevery Clark (1980? - February 25, 1991)Specialist Christine Mayers and Specialist Bevery Clark were the first two woman to die in the support of Operation Desert Shield. They both died in an Iraqi Scud missile attack on their barracks in Saudi Arabia on Feb 25, 1991. 28 Americans died in the attack and 89 were wounded. Global War on TerrorismAfghanistanSergeant Jeanette L. Winters (May 4, 1976 – Jan 9, 2002)The first woman to die in the War on Terror was Jeanette Winters. She was a radio operator in the Marine Corps who was usually far from combat, but the KC-130 crashed on approach killing her and her crew.Senior Airman Ashton LM Goodman (June 14, 1987 – May 26, 2009)Ashton died in an IED attack outside Bagram Air Base with her commander Lt Col Mark E. Stratton II. She was part of the Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team.First Lieutenant Ashley White (Sept 3, 1987 – October 22, 2011)Ashley was assigned to a Cultural Support Team attached to a Joint Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan. Because of the word attached women were able to be assigned to special operation teams. You can read more about Ashley’s story and all the women who served on Cultural Support Teams in the book Ashley’s War (affiliate link).IraqSpecialist Lori Piestewa (December 14, 1979 - March 23, 2003)She is believed to be the first Native American woman to be killed in combat in a foreign war and was the first woman to die during the Iraq War and was a single mother of two young boys.Corporal Jennifer Parcell (June 27, 1986 - February 7, 2007)She was part of the Lioness Program, a program that uses female Marines from different military occupation specialties to search Iraqi women at check points.Operation Inherent ResolveSyriaShannon Kent (1983 – January 16, 2019)Shannon was a Navy cryptologist and mother of two. She was in Manbij, Syria responsible for finding ISIS cells and their leaders.Mentioned in this episode:Women in the military: Making waves since WWIWomen Airforce Service PilotsDo You Know the Story of the Original Military Women Pilots? – Episode 49Korean War ResourcesClimbing the Ranks to Brigade General - Episode 65Do You Know the Story of the Gulf War? Episode 57Provincial Reconstruction TeamAshley’s WarThis episode is in memory of Luc Gruenther
Archived Success Theory Episode On this episode of Success Theory, I interviewed my friend and mentor, Kevin Youngblood. Kevin and his wife, Margie, have been married for 34 years and have 3 grown children. In their early years of marriage, Kevin served our country in the military in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm where he earned 8 medals. He was Mayor of Carl, Georgia, and started and operated several businesses, the most recent being Odysseyware, Inc, an educational software company focused on reaching at-risk students. This company was founded in 2001 and sold to a Venture Capital Fund in 2016 for over $100 million. For the last four years, Kevin has been investing in the Phoenix startup community by way of coaching or financial investment. He has served on the Advisory Board at the Arizona State University Center for Entrepreneurship, coaching MBA candidates as they pitch their ideas to investors. Most recently, he’s been helping Grand Canyon University launch their Canyon Ventures program – an innovation center for startups in the valley – where he serves as the Entrepreneur in Residence. The goal is to help these businesses grow from a napkin idea to sustainable revenue as quickly as possible. Through this process, Kevin realized that a lot of startup founders struggle with selling their ideas, selling their products, and getting in revenue. To respond to this need, he launched Youngblood Works, which provides sales training and mentoring to startup founders and executives, with the goal of preparing business leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to generate sustainable revenue. If you're an entrepreneur looking to gain an edge in sales and business development, this episode is for you. Connect with Kevin: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-youngblood-3549568/ Youngblood Works: https://www.youngblood.works/ Connect with Andrew Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewflowers12/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewrflowers
Wade Adair is a veteran of the Gulf War. The Gulf War, codenamed Operation Desert Shield for operations leading to the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia and Operation Desert Storm in its combat phase, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war has also earned the nickname Video Game War after the daily broadcast of images from cameras on board US bombers during Operation Desert Storm. Many returning coalition soldiers reported illnesses following their action in the war, a phenomenon known as Gulf War syndrome or Gulf War illness. Wade can be reached via email at WadeAdairTX@Gmail.com
What does faith have to do with business? Join my guests Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Kevin Youngblood, Cyber Security expert Zach Fuller Founder of Silent Sector, President of Arizona Christian University in Phoenix, AZ, Len Munsil and my Co-Host John M. Byrne CPA ABV of Bryan and Byrne Business Brokers, as we discuss: perseverance, business,values and faith. Guests Len Munsil, President Len Munsil is the 6th President of Arizona Christian University, serving since 2010. Munsil has an accomplished record as a public policy expert, conservative organizational entrepreneur, lawyer, journalist, educator, and author of “Transforming Culture With Truth”. Under Munsil’s leadership, ACU has tripled in size, obtained a new and much larger campus, is ranked as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report for 3 straight years and best University in Arizona by College Consensus for 2 straight years, while emerging as one of the nation’s leading conservative Christian small colleges. Zach Fuller, Founding Partner, Silent Sector Silent Sector is a cybersecurity firm of industry-leading experts, providing tailored services for the specific needs of mid-market and smaller companies. Our team functions as a complete cybersecurity department for organizations without in-house capabilities. For organizations with internal cybersecurity professionals, Silent Sector is a force multiplier, scaling capacity and accelerating results. Silent Sector also offers penetration testing, cyber risk assessments, compliance support, incident response, consulting, and other services to support a proactive security posture and fulfill specific compliance requirements. Kevin Youngblood, CEO, Youngblood Works Kevin Youngblood and his wife, Margie, have been married for 30 years and have 3 grown children. He and Margie attend Royalview Baptist Church in Gilbert. In their early years of marriage, Kevin served our country in the military in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm where he earned 8 medals. He was Mayor of Carl, Georgia, started Calvary Christian School and started and operated several businesses the most recent being Odysseyware, Inc, an educational software company focused on reaching at-risk students. He also serves on the Advisory Board for ASU’s Center for Entrepreneurship mentoring young people interested in business. Read more about Kevin here.
As an Infantry Marine, Geoff Hopf experienced a unique side of the Persian Gulf War we rarely hear about. Hopf's relatively small team was tasked with forming the first line of defense if Saddam Hussein decided to invade Saudi Arabia during the buildup of coalition forces prior to Operation Desert Storm. Left in the desert for week's on end, Hopf's team literally ran out of food at one point, while still carrying out the vital mission of defend and delay. The kick-off of combat operations would bring further perils as the chaos of war nearly swallowed up the small contingent of Marines. Following his exit from the Marine Corps, Hopf would embark on an equally unique career as a fiction writer. He has since authored dozens of novels, making a name for himself in both the post-apocalyptic and western genres. Hear about his unorthodox journey from Marine to best-selling author on this latest edition of HAZARD GROUND! www.gmichaelhopf.com | "The End: A Postapocalyptic Novel (The New World Series)" | "Vengeance Road" | "Nemesis: Dead Center (An EMP Surviv al Novel) (Nemesis Trilogy)" Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors! Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes!
Episode 10 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Augusto “Cookie” Rojas. Cookie is currently the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the New Orleans Baby Cakes, the Triple A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. Cookie is a non-active duty Marine who served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm before earning a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Rhode Island University and a Law Degree from Suffolk University Law School. Cookie parlayed his degrees into roles with the Rhode Island Attorney General, United Way of Rhode Island, and Pawtucket Credit Union before beginning his sport journey with the Pawtucket Red Sox in March 2007. This episode is brought to you by Groupmatics, an event ticket technology company that provides the easiest way for teams to sell and distribute group tickets online, the only time the guys in the cheap seats get the good seats is when we use Groupmatics. This is part one of six part series where Groupmatics and I will provide exclusive interviews with industry professionals who have experience in the sport sales world. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Well hello once again, once again those Nerds have given us another episode full of fun and laughter, so strap in and hang on tight as we enjoy the rid. Please remember to keep arms inside the ride at all times to avoid injury. To start this mad cap episode we have the cast list of the new Dr. Dolittle with Robert Downey Jr. This cast has almost as many stars as the US flag. Will this be just another remake of a great movie, or will it be great? Who knows, at present all we know for sure is the cast is pretty impressive. Next up we take a moment to discuss the presence of water on the moon. That’s right water on the moon, is it H2O or OH, is there enough for a pool to soak away the long dreary hours after working all day as a janitor. Oops, that was the story for Space Quest, sorry. But the presence of water is important to plans to build a moon base for further space exploration. Last topic is about Crazy Taxi and not horrifying us with gruesome violence like the horror movie right there on our TV, called the 6 o’clock news. Sorry, distracted again, but hey, it is an amazing line up to entertain you and is followed by the usual shout outs, remembrances, birthdays and events of interest. As always we would love to hear from you, and please remember to take care of each other and stay hydrated.EPISODE NOTES:Dr Dolittle Movie starring Robert Downey Jr - http://collider.com/robert-downey-jr-doctor-dolittle-movie-reshoots/Moon Water - https://phys.org/news/2019-04-meteoroid-eject-precious-moon.html- https://www.newscientist.com/article/2199618-there-is-water-just-under-the-surface-of-the-moon-that-we-could-use/Crazy Taxi patent expiration - https://patents.google.com/patent/US6200138B1/enGames currently playingProfessor– Age of Empire 2 HD - https://store.steampowered.com/app/221380/Age_of_Empires_II_HD/Buck– Car Simulator 2016 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/car-mechanic-simulator-2016/9nblggh4t4c4DJ– Apex Legends - https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legendsOther topics discussedThe Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (2020 movie)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_Doctor_DolittleKnut the Polar Bear- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knut_(polar_bear)Inuka the Polar Bear- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InukaSelena Gomez bio- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selena_GomezThe Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (1922 novel)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyages_of_Doctor_DolittleThe Futurist (Robert Downey Jr. album)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Futurist_(Robert_Downey_Jr._album)Craig Robinson (actor)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Robinson_(actor)Pineapple Express (2008 movie)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineapple_Express_(film)Puss in Boots- https://shrek.fandom.com/wiki/Puss_in_BootsTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014 film)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_(2014_film)LADEE - Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LADEELCROSS - Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LCROSSNASA's strike on moon worked- http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/space/10/09/probe.moon.crash/index.htmlWater on Titan?- https://www.astrobio.net/news-exclusive/a-water-ocean-on-titan/Moon (2009 film)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_(film)Aniara (1956 poem)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AniaraSpace: 1999 (1975 TV Series)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space:_1999Bottle Waters of the World- http://www.finewaters.com/bottled-waters-of-the-world/japanDriver : San Franciso- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver:_San_FranciscoKylie Minogue Darling Perfume- https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Kylie-Minogue/Darling-842.htmlLoading screen mini games- https://www.kotaku.com.au/2015/11/the-patent-on-loading-screen-mini-games-is-about-to-expire/Patent - https://patents.google.com/patent/US5718632Midtown Madness (1999 game)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midtown_MadnessMidnight Club (racing series)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_ClubMidnight Club 3: Dub Edition- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Club_3:_Dub_EditionAssassin’s Creed Unity free giveaway- https://www.gamesradar.com/au/ubisoft-is-giving-away-assassins-creed-unity-for-free-as-a-nod-to-the-notre-dame-cathedral/My Summer Car (game)- https://store.steampowered.com/app/516750/My_Summer_Car/Days Gone motorcycle upgrade- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP5OjNq_CfsEVA-8 Auto (Apex Legends Gun)- https://apexlegends.gamepedia.com/EVA-8_AutoAl-Aqsa Mosque on fire same time as Notre Dame- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/small-fire-broke-out-jerusalems-al-aqsa-mosque-flames-ravaged-notre-dame-180971983/Monty Python's Life of Brian- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python%27s_Life_of_Brian3D Printed heart using patient cells- https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/04/15/USAT/903d849a-04cb-4171-b786-4cd7e60fcf8a-AFP_AFP_1FN7BD.JPG?crop=5471,3077,x0,y566&width=3200&height=1680&fit=boundsLive Animal in keychains- http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/14/china.animal.keyring/index.htmlMel Blanc (voice actor)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_BlancPeppermint (2018 movie)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint_(2018_film)Ronin (1998 film)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronin_(film)Operation Desert Shield also known as The Gulf War- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_WarElvis Lives! (That’s Not Canon Podcast)- https://thatsnotcanon.com/elvislivesShoutouts15 Apr 2019 - Notre-Dame de Paris fire - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/notre-dame-fire-what-was-damaged-n99537116 Apr 1850 - Marie Tussaud, French artist known for her wax sculptures and Madame Tussauds, the wax museum she founded in London. She died of pneumonia at 88 in London, England - https://www.onthisday.com/articles/madame-tussauds-bloody-background16 Apr 1977 - David Soul, of Starsky & Hutch, has the #1 song on the U.S. pop charts - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/david-soul-of-starsky-hutch-has-the-1-song-on-the-u-s-pop-charts16 Apr 2019 – Monty Python’s Life of Brian turns 40 - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-16/life-of-brian-by-monty-python-is-40/1100439416 Apr 2019 – First 3D printed heart from human patient cells - https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/15/health/3d-printed-heart-study/index.htmlRemembrances14 Apr 2019 – Gene Wolfe, American science fiction and fantasy writer. He was noted for his dense, allusive prose as well as the strong influence of his Catholic faith. He was a prolific short-story writer and novelist and won many science fiction and fantasy literary awards. Wolfe is best known for his Book of the New Sun series (four volumes, 1980–83), the first part of his "Solar Cycle". He died of cardiovascular disease at 87 in Peoria, Illinois - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Wolfe15 Apr 2019 - Winston L. Shelton, American inventor, electrical engineer and entrepreneur who was awarded 76 US patents as an individual or as part of a team, as well as many corresponding patents. Shelton's patents have had an impact relating to home washing machines and the preparation of food in both the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry and fine dining. Technologies Shelton developed while an engineer at General Electric are still in use after more than fifty years. His patent for the modern "Washing Machine" (US 3257830 A), licensed in 1965 to General Electric has been referenced in over 40 subsequent patents. Shelton also invented new ways to cook and hold food, including the Collectramatic, the first pressurized fryer that did not require interrupting production to frequently filter shortening while cooking. Shelton also invented Controlled Vapor Technology, a patented cooking method that uses water vapor to prepare and safely hold food. He died at 96- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_L._SheltonPatents - https://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?Docid=3257830&idkey=NONE&homeurl=http%3A%252F%252Fpatft.uspto.gov%252Fnetahtml%252FPTO%252Fpatimg.htm16 Apr 1958 - Rosalind Elsie Franklin, English chemist and X-ray crystallographer whose work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), RNA (ribonucleic acid), viruses, coal, and graphite. Franklin is best known for her work on the X-ray diffraction images of DNA, particularly Photo 51, while at King's College London, which led to the discovery of the DNA double helix for which James Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962. Watson suggested that Franklin would have ideally been awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry, along with Wilkins, but, although there was not yet a rule against posthumous awards, the Nobel Committee generally does not make posthumous nominations. She died of bronchopneumonia, secondary carcinomatosis, and ovarian cancer at 37 in Chelsea, London - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalind_Franklin17 Apr 1790 – Benjamin Franklin, American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humourist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod,bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He founded many civic organizations, including the Library Company, Philadelphia's first fire department and the University of Pennsylvania. His colourful life and legacy of scientific and political achievement, and his status as one of America's most influential Founding Fathers, have seen Franklin honoured more than two centuries after his death on coinage and the $100 bill, warships, and the names of many towns, counties, educational institutions, and corporations, as well as countless cultural references. He died of pleurisy at 84 in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin17 Apr 2016 – Doris Roberts, American actress, author, and philanthropist whose career spanned six decades of television and film. She received five Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild award during her acting career, which began in 1951. She had several prominent roles in movies, including playing opposite Shirley Stoler in The Honeymoon Killers (1970), Elliott Gould in Little Murders (1971), Steven Keats in Hester Street (1975), Billy Crystal in Rabbit Test (1978), Robert Carradine in Number One with a Bullet (1987), and Cady McClain in Simple Justice (1989), among many others. She achieved continuing success in television, becoming known for her role as Mildred Krebs in Remington Steele from 1983 to 1987 and her co-starring role as Raymond Barone's mother, Marie Barone, on the long-running CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005). Towards the end of her acting career, she also had a prominent role opposite Tyler Perry in Madea's Witness Protection (2012). She died of a stroke at 90 in Los Angeles, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Roberts17 Apr 2019 - Kazuhiko Katō known by the pen name Monkey Punch, Japanese manga artist, best known for his series Lupin III. In April 2005 he became the professor of Manga Animation at Otemae University, in their Faculty of Media and Arts, and was a visiting professor at Tokyo University of Technology in May 2010. He died of pneumonia at 81 in Sakura, Chiba on April 11, 2019. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_PunchFamous Birthdays16 Apr 1952 – Billy West, American voice actor, singer, musician, songwriter and former radio personality. He is known for his voice-over work in a number of television series, films, video games, and commercials. He has done hundreds of voice-overs in his career such as Ren (season 3 to season 5) and Stimpy on The Ren & Stimpy Show; Doug Funnie and Roger Klotz on Doug; and Philip J. Fry,Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg,Zapp Brannigan and a number of others on Futurama. He does voices for commercials and is the current voice of the red M&M and was also the voice of Buzz, the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee until 2004. Born in Detroit, Michigan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_West17 Apr 1972 - Jennifer Garner, American actress. Following a supporting role in Pearl Harbor (2001), Garner gained recognition for her performance as CIA officer Sydney Bristow in the ABC spy-action thriller Alias, which aired from 2001 to 2006. For her work on the series, she won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award and received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. While working on Alias, Garner made a cameo appearance in Catch Me If You Can (2002), followed by giving a praised leading performance in the romantic comedy film 13 Going on 30 (2004). Garner has appeared in supporting as well as lead film roles, including the superhero films Daredevil (2003) and Elektra (2005), the comedy-drama Juno (2007), and the fantasy-comedy The Invention of Lying (2009). In the 2010s, she appeared in the romantic-comedy Valentine's Day (2010), the fantasy comedy-drama The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012), the biographic drama Dallas Buyers Club (2013), the comedy film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014), the drama film Miracles from Heaven (2016), and the romantic comedy-drama film Love, Simon (2018). Born in Houston, Texas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Garner17 Apr 1959 – Sean Bean, English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Bean made his professional debut in a theatre production of Romeo and Juliet in 1983. Retaining his Yorkshire accent, he first found mainstream success for his portrayal of Richard Sharpe in the ITV series Sharpe. Bean subsequently gained further recognition for his performance as Ned Stark in the HBO epic fantasy series Game of Thrones, and won both a BAFTA and an International Emmy, both for Best Actor. He has also been nominated for a Saturn Award. One of his most prominent film roles was Boromir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003). Other roles include Alec Trevelyan in the James Bond film GoldenEye (1995) and Odysseus in Troy (2004), as well as roles in Patriot Games (1992), Ronin (1998), Equilibrium (2002), National Treasure (2004), North Country (2005), The Island (2005), Silent Hill (2006), Black Death (2010), Jupiter Ascending (2015) and The Martian (2015). Other TV roles include the BBC anthology series Accused and the ITV historical drama series Henry VIII. As a voice actor, Bean has been featured in the video games The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Sid Meier's Civilization VI, and the drama The Canterbury Tales, among several others. Born in Handsworth, Sheffield - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Bean18 Apr 1927 – Samuel P Huntington, American political scientist, adviser and academic. He spent more than half a century at Harvard University, where he was director of Harvard's Center for International Affairs and the Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor. During the presidency of Jimmy Carter, Huntington was the White House Coordinator of Security Planning for the National Security Council. He is best known for his 1993 theory, the "Clash of Civilizations", of a post–Cold War new world order. He argued that future wars would be fought not between countries, but between cultures, and that Islamic extremism would become the biggest threat to world peace. Huntington is credited with helping to shape U.S. views on civilian–military relations, political development, and comparative government. Born in New York City, New York - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_P._HuntingtonEvents of Interest16 Apr 1705 - Anne of England knights Isaac Newton at Trinity College, Cambridge - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Newton16 Apr 1943 – Albert Hofmann accidentally discovers the hallucinogenic effects of the research drug LSD. He intentionally takes the drug three days later April 19. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Hofmann18 Apr 1909 – Joan of Arc is beatified in Rome. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canonization_of_Joan_of_Arc18 Apr 1983 - Alice Walker becomes the first woman of colour to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her book “The Colour Purple” - http://www.famousdaily.com/history/pulitzer-prize-the-color-purple.htmlA Special Shoutout goes to My Favourite Murder Podcast- Bio - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Favorite_Murder- Official website(s) - https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/- https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/myfavoritemurder- Where you can find themItunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-murder-karen-kilgariff-georgia-hardstark/id1074507850PlayerFM - https://player.fm/series/my-favorite-murder-with-karen-kilgariff-and-georgia-hardstark-2084036Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/exactly-right/my-favorite-murderSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0U9S5J2ltMaKdxIfLuEjzEIntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Email - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rss
Tom King was Margaret Thatcher's defence secretary. In November 1990 he was running the biggest deployment of UK troops since World War II for Operation Desert Shield against Saddam Hussein. He returned to find his boss on the way out and pleaded with her to pre-announce her departure so a more orderly exit could ensue. James Mackay was a Scottish lawyer who by November 1990 found himself number two in the cabinet, reading a tribute to Margaret Thatcher - and helping her struggle through her resignation statement. Both say it's a meeting they will never forget.
96 years ago on March 5, 1923 — "Human Fly" Harry F. Young falls to his death while climbing the Hotel Martinique 49 years ago on March 6, 1970 — Weather Underground townhouse explodes 11 years ago on March 6, 2008 — An IED explodes outside Times Square Army recruitment office 2 years ago on March 7, 2017 — The 'Fearless Girl' statue is placed at Bowling Green, facing the famous Wall Street Bull statue 60 years ago on March 9, 1959 — The Barbie doll debuts at the American International Toy Fair in New York 8 years ago — The Norwegian Jewel sailing down the Hudson becomes the first post on the A Great Big City website! 8 years ago on March 4, 2011 — The TLC releases the results of their Taxi of Tomorrow survey 2 years ago on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 — FDNY Debuts New Tethered Drone with Infrared Camera A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. Park of the day Captain Rivera Playground — 156th Street in Woodstock in the Bronx — This playground honors Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr., a Marine pilot from the Bronx who died during a training mission in Operation Desert Shield. Parks Events If you're interested in keeping the city's parks clean, visit Canarsie Park for the Forest Restoration event on Saturday, March 9th. Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect natural areas in Canarsie Park and learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle to this event. Space is limited and registration is required. Start time: 10:00 am End time: 12:00 pm Contact phone: (718) 392-5232 Location: Seaview Avenue and East 108th Street in Fresh Creek Nature Preserve in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Concert Calendar Cold Cave, ADULT, Psychic TV, and Sextile are playing Brooklyn Steel on Monday, March 4th The Monochrome Set and The Jetbeats are playing The Bowery Ballroom on Monday, March 4th Ice Cube is playing Terminal 5 in New York City on Wednesday, March 6th Morbid Angel, Blood Incantation, Cannibal Corpse, and Necrot are playing the Playstation Theater on Thursday, March 7th Nothing, Candy, and Tony Molina are playing Brooklyn Bazaar on Thursday, March 7th State Champs and Our Last Night are playing the Best Buy Theater on Friday, March 8th The Black Queen, Kanga, and Uniform are playing the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday, March 8th Robyn is playing Madison Square Garden on Friday, March 8th Trisomie 21 and Brighter Death Now are playing Brooklyn Bazaar on Friday, March 8th The Sound of Animals Fighting is playing Terminal 5 on Friday, March 8th Queensrÿche, Fates Warning, and The Cringe are playing Irving Plaza on Saturday, March 9th Weezer, Basement, the Pixies, and TV on the Radio are playing Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 12th Teenage Fanclub and The Love Language are playing The Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday, March 13th The Movielife and Travis Shettel are playing the Brooklyn Night Bazaar on Friday, March 15th Massive Attack is playing Radio City Music Hall on Friday, March 15th The Bouncing Souls and Strike Anywhere are playing White Eagle Hall in Jersey City on Saturday, March 16th Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. New York Fact Here's something you may not have known about New York: Central Park's Great Lawn was originally a reservoir of fresh water for city's water supply system. In 1931, it was filled in with material excavated from Rockefeller Center and the Eighth Avenue subway Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 79°F on March 10, 2016 Record Low: 3°F on March 5, 1872 Weather for the week ahead: Mainly dry and well below normal temperatures are expected through mid-week. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com
Ernest C. Massie of Gahanna is a 50-year-old U.S. Navy veteran who served during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. His father, an Army military policeman during World War II, traveled in his work for defense contractors when Massie was growing up. As a result, Massie, who was born in Michigan, lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Fullerton, California, before graduating from high school in Fairfield, Ohio. He attended college in Kentucky when he joined the U.S. Army Reserve. After two years, he left the Reserve and joined the Navy, becoming a gunner’s mate working on cannons and small arms. He first went to sea on the USS Spartanburg County (LST-1192), which served in the Mediterranean as part of an amphibious readiness group of several ships carrying a total of 3,000 Marines. The ship’s next assignment was to assist the U.S. Coast Guard during anti-drug-smuggling patrols in the Caribbean. “That was pretty interesting because of people trying to think they can outrun helicopters, ships, etc., etc., and it was mostly drunks coming out of Key West ... in pleasure boats, thinking it would be fun to try to outrun the Navy and the Coast Guard,” Massie said. Later, he applied for a gunner’s-mate opening on the USS Truett (FF-1095), a Knox-class frigate designed for anti-submarine warfare. After serving a year on the Truett, he was on a fishing trip in Canada and received a phone call to return to the Truett on Aug. 4, 1990, two days after Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait. The United States formed an international coalition that launched Operation Desert Shield to prevent further Iraqi aggression. It was followed by Operation Desert Storm, an offensive to retake Kuwait after Hussein failed to meet a Jan. 15, 1991, deadline to withdraw from the country. Upon returning to the Truett, Massie was asked if he wanted to be assigned to one of the ships being deployed to the Persian Gulf that were short on personnel. “The next day,” he said, “I packed my stuff, and I was on the USS Mississippi (CGN-40),” a nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser. The contrast between the Mississippi and Truett “was like night and day,” he said. The Mississippi was a large ship with a crew of nearly 600. It sailed to Sicily, where it took on Tomahawk cruise missiles, and it deployed to the Gulf of Aqaba to enforce an embargo against Iraq during Desert Shield. Massie was stationed in a room of about 12 by 20 feet that housed controls for the ship’s cannon. He didn’t see daylight for two days at a time, he said. The Mississippi’s crew boarded about 80 ships, looking for contraband from Iraq and finding it on two. One, Massie said, “was full of everything you could think of that could be stolen,” including a car that bore bullet holes. The items were taken from Kuwait and were being sold to customers for cash, mostly in Africa, he said. The other was a Russian ship that carried no manifest but was full of small arms, he said. After a maintenance stop at Naples, Italy, the Mississippi continued ship inspections and performed escort duty in the Red Sea. When it sailed past Yemen, radar and anti-ship batteries on shore were trained on the ship. Massie said the Yemenis shut down the radar after the Mississippi launched some aircraft, swung its guns toward shore and turned on its firing radar. During Desert Storm, Massie said, the Mississippi fired six cruise missiles at Iraq on two dates. The missiles had a range of about 1,000 miles. At the time, the missiles would emerge from their launches “kind of relatively slow – slow enough that you can actually snap a picture” – before the fins deployed and the missile’s engine ignited, he said. The ship also fired its guns at targets in Iraq, he said, to trick the Iraqis into thinking the coalition forces would stage an amphibious landing. When Massie left the Navy, he had saved $12,000 and knew he wanted to finish his bachelor’s degree. Looking back on his Navy service, he said, “Glad I did what I did when I did. Glad I served when I did.” He received both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Akron. Massie is the administrator of the Tax Analysis Division of the Ohio Department of Taxation. He and his wife, Jodi Miller, have a son, Michael Miller. Massie is the commander of Tri-Community VFW Post 4719 and second vice commander of American Legion Post 797, both in Gahanna. He’s also a member of La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux – known as the Forty and Eight – an honor society of American veterans and service members. According to fortyandeight.org, the name is derived from the experiences of U.S. troops during World War I. Soldiers were transported to the front on the French rail system, and each boxcar had the capacity to hold either 40 men or eight horses. The organization was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France and initially was part of the American Legion before becoming independent in 1960, according to the site. Membership is by invitation only. Massie’s decorations include Sea Service Ribbon (with bronze star); Coast Guard’s Special Operations Service Ribbon; National Defense Service Medal; Battle Effectiveness Award; Southwest Asia Service Medal (with two bronze stars); Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia); Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait); and Navy Unit Commendation. This podcast was hosted and produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek Community News assistant managing editor, digital. This profile was written by Paul Comstock.
Angela Beltz of Reynoldsburg is a 49-year-old Ohio National Guard veteran who served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. Beltz’ military career started after her junior year in high school, having joined the North Dakota Army National Guard in 1986. She grew up primarily on the Spirit Lake Nation reservation and wanted to experience life away from it, she said. She also was looking for a way to pay for college. Military service might be in Beltz’ blood, as her ancestry is rich in it. “My great-grandfather was a scout for the U.S. Cavalry, (and) my relatives on this side have served in every conflict,” she said. “My grandpa served in World War I before he was officially a U.S. citizen and allowed to vote.” On her father’s side, military service can be traced back to the Civil War, she said. Beltz also recently submitted an application to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Beltz’ basic training began at Fort Dix in New Jersey in 1986, during the summer between her junior and senior year, when she was only 17. She recalled a drill sergeant who was particularly challenging – frequently barking at her to do pushups. “He picked on me. Every time he saw me, he made me do pushups,” she said. “I hated going to eat because -- if he was marching us -- because I was guaranteed at least 100 pushups (during) that three-block (trek).” She said she had asked him at the end of basic training why he was so tough on her. He told her it was because she was so young and that he wanted to make sure she would make it. After basic training, Beltz returned to high school for her senior year. She recalled the students all thinking about homecoming and prom and how their hair would look. “Those things were no longer important to me,” she said. During a nine-month break, she said, she took part in an 11-day stint with the Marines but re-enlisted with the National Guard in North Dakota and attended refueling school at Fort Lee, Virginia. Beltz said the equipment for fuel was mostly the same as that used for water distribution. Beltz was deployed to Saudi Arabia in September 1990 and eventually was moved to Log Base Charlie near Rafha, a town in northern Saudi Arabia near the Iraq border, as part of the 134th Quartermaster detachment. The unit comprised 24 people ages 18-23, with the exception of three staff sergeants. Many of the soldiers had attended high school together, including her cousin. “We all basically grew up together, so it was really kinda weird,” she said. “It was like the Brady Bunch going to war.” While in Saudi Arabia, Beltz had to endure the threat of not only scud missiles but also chemical alerts. In one incident, a chemical plant had been bombed and the wind was blowing chemicals in the direction of her unit, prompting MOPP 4 – a mission-oriented protective posture that required all protection to be worn, including suit, boots, mask and gloves. She also described the stigma of being an American woman in Saudi Arabia, where women weren’t even permitted to drive. “You would see the strange looks of people … and you were a female and you were driving, they’re just like, ‘Oh, my gosh, you know, what is this woman doing driving?’” she said. “Some of the police and border people weren’t real happy to have us there.” After six months in Saudi Arabia, her unit came home and was invited to participate in a ticker-tape parade in New York City that “didn’t work out.” Her plane had developed a fuel leak and had to land at an Air Force base and wait for several hours to have the plane dug out of a snow bank. They had missed the parade. Upon returning home, her Dakota tribal elders honored her with two Indian names because she was an “Akicita” – meaning “warrior,” she said. One was Kowakapi-Sni-Winyan, which is translated to “I Am Not Afraid Woman.” The other is Tasunka-Na-Kan, which is translated to “She Rides Her Horse.” Beltz had met her husband, Daryl Beltz of Ohio, overseas during Operation Desert Storm and transferred to the Ohio National Guard upon her return. Beltz’ next deployment was to Stennis International Airport near Kiln, Mississippi, after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She said numerous units from all branches of military and most of the states had arrived there, even a North Dakota unit she had recognized – a water-purification unit. The flooding was devastating, she said, but the looting was widespread. Military personnel and police were under fire on occasion while trying to secure areas from being looted, she said. “It just gives you a glimpse of the breakdown of society when there is no law and order,” she said. In some areas, however, local residents were more welcoming, she said, even inviting military personnel to cookouts. Following her retirement from service, Beltz was hired by DFAS-Columbus and continues to take care of soldiers and their families. She’s also an advocate for women serving in the military and for female veterans. She is the chairperson of the Ohio Women Veterans Advisory Committee, under the director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. Her decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal with Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, two Kuwait Liberation Medals, a Driver Mechanic Badge, the Ohio Commendation Medal and the Ohio Defense Service Medal. Her husband, Daryl, also a Desert Storm and Afghanistan veteran, is a lieutenant colonel in the Ohio Army National guard. They have two sons, Wyatt and Garett. Wyatt is now an airman in the U.S. Air Force. “So the legacy continues,” she said. This podcast was produced and hosted by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital.
Rod Demery spent many years working as a homicide detective for the Shreveport (Louisiana) Police Department, and he retired in 2016. Rod now works as a special homicide investigator for the district attorney’s office. He is also a United States Navy veteran and served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. As if all of that wasn’t enough, Rod is also the star of hit tv show, Murder Chose Me, on Investigation Discovery. Murder Chose Me features Rod telling murder stories in his own words, as well as reenactments provided by a very well-chosen cast who deliver these scenes in a gripping way that really pulls you into the story.MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/ Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other cool stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I**Featured, mid-roll Podcast Promo**: Murder on the Mind (subscribe, rate & review!)End-roll Podcast Promos: All Crime Not Cattle & Dark Histories (subscribe, rate & review!)Episode Sponsors:Lawn Kings | Synthetic Grass: www.lawnkingsinc.com (tell them Jami from Murderish sent you!)This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!Intro/Outro music in this episode: Paul Fitzgerald “jenuflec.” Contact Paul at weydebway@hotmail.co.uk if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project!
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Michael Smith is overwhelmingly an easy going man despite his life experiences. He has an easy laugh and adores the people in his life. We met for the first time over coffee shortly after the 2016 Presidential election and had a great time connecting over racism, the election results, life and essential oils. Michael Smith was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and is a descendant of the original Black settlers to the Central Michigan area. He graduated early from Creston High School at the age of 17 and entered the US Army in March of 1983. He served on Active Duty in the US Army for eight years and participated in or supported the following: Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada); Operation Desert Shield; Operation Desert Storm; and Operation Provide Comfort. He received an Honorable Discharge from Active Duty and immediately joined Washtenaw County Government and worked in Human Resources and the Foster Grandparent Program before coming to the County Department of Veterans Affairs. Michael began as a County Veteran Service Officer and advanced to the Veteran Services Analyst position and was eventually appointed the Director by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners on May 18, 2011. While working in the County, he remained a member of the Army National Guard and US Army Reserves until he retired from the Reserves in April 2004 at the rank of Sergeant First Class. Michael also pursued his education during that time. He graduated from Washtenaw Community College and obtained his Undergraduate and Graduate degrees from Eastern Michigan University where he studied Public Administration and Political Science. He is the single parent of one daughter who just completed her sophomore year of college and the proud grandfather of one granddaughter. He is a member of American Legion Post #31 in Chelsea, MI. To connect with Michael: * Email: smithmgjr@gmail.com
Grab a turkey leg and sneak away from the family to take in some WWF Superstars from December 1, 1990! - The Undertaker talks on WWF TV for the first time but no one can settle on if he is Kane the Undertaker, Cain the Undertaker, or just plain ol’ Undertaker - Examining the Gobbledy Gooker: what they were trying to accomplish and different steps they could have taken to make it work - A rundown of the Texas Tornado’s IC title reign and wondering if it is the worst singles title reign in pre-1992 WWF history - Theorizing on a faux pas leading to the end of Tugboat’s 1990 push - The nuanced acting of Wrestling Superstar Virgil - Fact-checking Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s remarks on Operation: Desert Shield and Iraq - A bizarre exchange on commentary about Superfly Jimmy Snuka - Why Power and Glory was likely doomed from the start Also: - Earthquake leaves a voicemail for Hulk Hogan - Feeling bad while researching Akio Sato - Taking in the varied crowd at an independent wrestling show - A real life TV invasion angle from 30 years ago - YouTube Comment Theater! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Placetobenation.com/amazon
Who’s Johnny? Why Johnny 5 of course! Though over 30 years have passed since the cinematic debut of everybody’s favorite spunky, sentient robot, we think he’s due for a comeback in Short Circuit 3! Join Adam, Jeff, Jeramy and special guest, Keith as they discuss the wacky hijinks that made the Short Circuit movies so unique and ripe for revival. Enjoy reliving the box office dominance of Steve Guttenberg, the quirkiness of Allie Sheedy and the questionable Indian stereotype comedy of Fisher Stevens. So what has Johnny 5 been up to since his 1988 exploration of New York City in Short Circuit 2? He may have fought in Operation Desert Shield, learned about country living the cowboy way or just been receiving Windows updates since 2000. So listen to our take on Short Circuit 3 now for a few laughs. There’s plenty of input to make you feel alive! Credits: Intro Music Music: Do The Relapse by Domo Exit Music Music: You Be The Grudge by Domo http://Bensound.com Royalty Free Music: “Badass" Technical Producer: Jeramy Hubbard Editor(s): Adam Pope & Jeramy Hubbard Social Media Producer: Adam Pope & Jeramy Hubbard Website: http://sequelquestpod.com Twitter: @ SQPod Instagram: @ SequelQuest Facebook: Sequelquest All rights to the individual Intellectual Properties discussed on SequelQuest are under the ownership of their respective current owners, no copyright infringement is intended.
An audio revision guide for IGCSE and GCSE History that explains the course and consequences of the First Gulf War and the invasion of Kuwait.
An audio revision guide for IGCSE and GCSE History that explains the origins of the First Gulf War and the invasion of Kuwait.
Have you ever dreamed of a fearless, positive life where you are in control of what matters? Mark J. Williams, USAFR, Retired has more than 24 years of operations and intelligence experience with the US Air Force and other US Agencies. His missions include more than 200 combat hours in the F- 15C as a veteran of Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm and as an advisor to the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. As the CEO of Human Dynamic Systems Mark has created an innovative training program combining mindfulness skills with resilience, situational awareness and peak performance based on his long time passion for mastering mental fitness key to survival and long term success of any working warrior. Join Mark in today's show and learn how you can excel your life with mental conditioning in any role.
INTRO THIS DAY IN HISTORY - August 7th * 1789 - The United States Department of War is established * 1869 - Astronomer impresses Indians with eclipse * 1990 - Bush orders Operation Desert Shield * 2005 - Trapped Russian sub rescued SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * Rosetta reaches comet * Ken Ham's not a fan of NASA * The Vitamin K shot is the latest target of the antivaxers POLITICS AND RELIGION * IRS settles with FFRF * Ebola is a plague from God * Clive Bundy was just doing what God told him to do * KKK is Christian, not a hate group INTERVIEW - Hemant Mehta from the Friendly Athiest FEEDBACK Russ via voicemail Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPORTERS This episode is brought to you by: Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 per month or US$10.00 per episode * Renee Davis-Pelt * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound Platinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month or US$5.00 per episode * Virginia Dawn * Mark Gold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month * Vernware * Gary from Idaho Atheists Kickass Patron - US$1.00 per episode *Kevin * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded for release on 2014-08-07
INTRO THIS DAY IN HISTORY - August 7th * 1789 - The United States Department of War is established* 1869 - Astronomer impresses Indians with eclipse* 1990 - Bush orders Operation Desert Shield* 2005 - Trapped Russian sub rescued SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * Rosetta reaches comet* Ken Ham’s not a fan of NASA* The Vitamin K shot is the latest target of the antivaxers POLITICS AND RELIGION * IRS settles with FFRF* Ebola is a plague from God* Clive Bundy was just doing what God told him to do* KKK is Christian, not a hate group INTERVIEW - Hemant Mehta from the Friendly Athiest FEEDBACK Russ via voicemail Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPORTERS This episode is brought to you by: Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 per month or US$10.00 per episode* Renee Davis-Pelt* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound Platinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month or US$5.00 per episode* Virginia Dawn* Mark Gold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month* Vernware* Gary from Idaho Atheists Kickass Patron - US$1.00 per episode*Kevin * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded for release on 2014-08-07
Tungsten is one of the hardest, heaviest and highest melting metals, used in everything from bulbs to bullets, x-rays to drill bits. Justin Rowlatt hears from the perennial Professor Andrea Sella of University College London about the properties of what is one of the densest of elements. We get a tour of the SGS Carbide tool factory with managing director Alan Pearce, and we consider the market value of this very useful element with Mark Seddon, head of consultancy firm Tungsten Market Research. Should we worry that China dominates demand? And why is it taking so long to open up new sources? We visit the Hemerdon mining project in the pretty English county of Devon, and hear from Russell Clark, head of the mining firm Wolf Minerals that is reopening it. And, there is a very special reason why your government should care about its tungsten supplies, as military technology analyst Robert Kelley explains. (Picture: Soldier lays armour-piercing sabot round on the ground during Operation Desert Shield; Credit: US Department of Defense)
Have you ever dreamed of a fearless, positive life where you are in control of what matters? Mark J. Williams, USAFR, Retired has more than 24 years of operations and intelligence experience with the US Air Force and other US Agencies. His missions include more than 200 combat hours in the F- 15C as a veteran of Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm and as an advisor to the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. As the CEO of Human Dynamic Systems Mark has created an innovative training program combining mindfulness skills with resilience, situational awareness and peak performance based on his long time passion for mastering mental fitness key to survival and long term success of any working warrior. Join Mark in today's show and learn how you can excel your life with mental conditioning in any role.
Have you ever dreamed of a fearless, positive life where you are in control of what matters? Mark J. Williams, USAFR, Retired has more than 24 years of operations and intelligence experience with the US Air Force and other US Agencies. His missions include more than 200 combat hours in the F- 15C as a veteran of Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm and as an advisor to the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. As the CEO of Human Dynamic Systems Mark has created an innovative training program combining mindfulness skills with resilience, situational awareness and peak performance based on his long time passion for mastering mental fitness key to survival and long term success of any working warrior. Join Mark in today's show and learn how you can excel your life with mental conditioning in any role.
sermon transcript Introduction Good morning. Why don't you take your Bibles and open to Genesis Chapter 12. This morning with God's help, we are going to finish our series in Genesis. There are 50 some odd chapters in Genesis, we are not going to ignore them, but maybe at some point as the Lord provides, we will come back to them. After this week, we are going to look at some sermons in Isaiah in preparation for Christmas, and then we will go in a different direction in the new year. We have learned a great deal haven't we, in studying through these first 12 chapters of Genesis. I think if I went through them again, I might do them differently. There are so many themes, there are so many rich themes that are in Genesis 12, but today we are going to look at the ancient origin of modern missions in the call of Abram. The Eternal Gospel: The Knowledge of God to the Ends of the Earth God’s Timeless Plan The eternal gospel, which is the knowledge of God to the ends of the earth, has been God's eternal plan. This is not something that He cooked up at the last minute, it is not something that he thought about under the pressure of the moment, it is something that he had worked out before the foundation of the world. He knew exactly what he would do, and God's methods have always been to call single individuals, simple people to obedience, the obedience that comes from faith, and then out of that single life to do great things. That is what he does with Abram, who is called in Romans our father in faith. Now, there is in our modern culture somewhat of a hostility toward missions, isn't there? A sense in which it is somewhat like cultural imperialism, we feel that we have all the answers and we have got to go to those poor people and bring them into our way of thinking. It is not that way at all. The eternal gospel was committed to us, we are stewards of that gospel and we are seeking to pass it on under His command. And so, the command to go to the ends of the earth is not something that we cooked up and it brings no glory to ourselves, but only glory to the name of Jesus Christ. I have been praying for this sermon all week and it is my prayer that there is a group of people here, I don't know who they are but God knows, who are going to be changed by what I have to say today. I feel that God may change your whole life. In fact, you might have come in here, you think you were going to do X, Y and Z with your life, and as a result of what you hear in the word today, everything changes. That is my prayer because I am laying my cards right out on the table, that is my intention and my prayer, I want something to change. There is a fork in the road and after hearing the sermon today, this was it. It happened to me. I heard a message from the Lord and my life changed. That is my desire for you. I would like you to be like Abraham and follow in the footsteps of his faith. The root of modern missions is the eternal gospel, which proclaims salvation in the name of the eternal one, and we are going to see the root of that in Genesis 12, 1 through 9. Let's look at these verses together. God’s Call on Abram Beginning at Verse 1, "The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.’ So Abram left, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Haran. He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Haran, and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there. Abram traveled through the land as far as the sight of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. The Lord appeared to Abram and said, ‘To your offspring I will give this land.’ So he built an altar there to the Lord, who had appeared to him. From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord. Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev." The Context In order to understand these verses, these nine verses, we have to set it in context. And what is the context? The first context to understand is who it is that called Abram. It is the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth that called him. This is a good time for us to understand that context. Listen to the words of John Stott, "The Lord who chose and called Abraham is the same Lord who, in the beginning, created the heavens and the earth and who climaxed his creative work by making man and woman unique creatures in his own likeness. In other words, we should never allow ourselves to forget that the Bible begins with the universe, not with the planet earth; then with the earth, not with Palestine; then with Adam the father of the human race, not with Abraham the father of the chosen race. Since, then, God is the creator of the universe, the earth and all mankind, we must never demote him to the status of a tribal deity or a petty godling like Chemosh the god of the Moabites (or Molech) the god of the Ammonites, or Baal the male deity; or Ashtoreth the female deity, of the Canaanites. Nor must we suppose that God chose Abraham and his descendants because he had lost interest in other people or had given them up. Election is not a synonym for elitism. On the contrary, God chose one man and his family in order, through them, to bless all the families of the earth.” That was God’s intention. Our faith is a universal faith, committed to us by the Creator of the ends of the earth, which we understood from the very beginning of the book, Genesis Chapter 1. And so, we come to the biblical context, and this is a good chance for us to look back over what we've learned over the last 11 weeks. In Genesis 1, God created the heavens and the earth. This is the first great act of God's sovereign rule. He is the creator of the ends of the earth, and then the rest of the Bible reveals Him in His second capacity, the redeemer of the human race. God the creator, God the redeemer, one of them done in seven days to His glory, the rest worked out through human history, every step of human history for a certain purpose. Everything right on schedule to the praise of God, isn't that great? And so, God has been working out His plan, and we saw his plan, it was not changed or marred or affected by the fall of man in Genesis 3, however tragic that was, the fall of man brought in sin and with sin came death. But in the prophecy that God had given to Eve, that her seed, namely Jesus Christ would crush the serpent's head, we had the first glimmer of God as redeemer, and we have in our passage here the second clear word of the redemption of the world. In this case, that the serpent slayer that we have been waiting for all these chapters is going to be a descendant of Abraham, he's going to be what we call Jewish. In Chapters 4 through 11 in Genesis, we have just seen the devastation of sin, we saw Cain killing his brother, Abel, and we saw the development of cities that were in wickedness against God, we saw the calling out of that elect line in Genesis 5, and then the wickedness of the earth having spread to such a point that every thought and every imagination of human hearts, all the time was only evil. And so, the flood came and yet God chose one family, Noah, his three sons and their wives, and saved the human race through that one family, and not only them, but the animals that breathed there through their nostrils, the flood of Noah. God purified the world, and when Noah came out of that ark, God gave him the exact same command that had been given to Adam. And what was that command? Fill the earth, subdue it, rule over it. And why? For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Now, back at creation, as I've told you, the earth was already filled with the glory of the Lord, but not the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. God scattered the nations at the Tower of Babel, as you'll remember, sent them to the places he had assigned for them, they didn't want to go, did they? That is why they built the tower, that is why they built the city. God spread them all over the surface of the earth, and in Acts 17, Verse 26, Paul tells us that they went to the places that God had assigned for them and lived in the way that God had assigned for them. He knew that after the time of Christ, he would be sending missionaries to go out and reach them one people group at a time with the gospel, and that is exactly what is going on to the glory and to the praise of His name. And so, we have here in Genesis 12, the calling of Abram, the first clear mission call to leave your country and your people. Abram’s Circumstances Now, what were Abram's circumstances? He was in Ur of the Chaldeans when he was called. That may be a little bit unclear from the context here, but that's exactly when the call came. If you put the account together with some other verses that we learnt from the scripture, and that's a key principle in scripture interpretation, scripture interprets scripture. We put them together, they never contradict each other but they shed new light, and so Nehemiah many, many years later prayed looking backward and in Nehemiah 9:7 he prayed to the Lord and said, "You are the Lord God who chose Abram and brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and named him Abraham." Very important. The call came to Abraham when he lived in Ur of the Chaldeans, not when he was in Haran. Stephen testified to this as well, in his sermon in Acts 7, right before his death by martyrdom, right before he was stoned for his witness to Jesus Christ, he said this, Acts 7, Verse 2, "The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran." Could it be any clearer? While he was still in Mesopotamia before he lived in Haran, leave your country and your people and go to the land I will show you. That was his context, he was living in Ur. Now, where is Ur of the Chaldeans? Well, modern archaeology, the archaeologists feel that they've found it, they are pretty sure it is located 225 miles southeast of Baghdad in the modern country of Iraq. Well, if you think about recent history, what went on about 200 or 300 miles south of Baghdad recently? Wasn't there a war there? That's exactly where Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm were fought, in that same area around Kuwait. Mesopotamia is the region between the two rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates, and that whole modern country is called Iraq. That is about where he lived. It was a powerful city, a city with a great population, advanced culture, it was the center of the southern Babylonian people, and together with the other peoples of that region, they would eventually make the great and powerful Babylonian empire. It was an important place. He lived in an important place. Now, what about his people? His people were Shemites, is that what we call it? We call it Semites, descendants of Shem. Also, he was called a Hebrew. In Genesis 14:13, it calls him Abraham or Abram, the Hebrew, that means he was a descendant of Eber, the words meaning the same thing. So, he's in that line, that Godly elect line from Shem through Eber. Now, his father's household, Terah, Nahor and Haran, they are all related, perhaps at that time also Shem, Arpachshad, Shelah, Eber, Reu, and Serug were still alive. We don't really know for sure, but they may well have been, if you would just add up the years in the genealogy, it is possible that they were still alive. So, when God calls him to leave his household, that is this whole group of people, at least this much is true, that Terah was there. Now, what about Terah? Do we know anything about Terah? Yes, we do. We know that he was a pagan. He was a polytheist. That is very significant, isn't it? Well, how in the world do we know that? We don't know it from this scripture but as I told you, scripture interprets scripture, and Joshua is the one who gives us the information about Terah. In Joshua 24:2, “Joshua said to all the people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: “Long ago your forefathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the River and worshiped other gods.”’" Terah, Abram's father worshiped other gods, the local deities, he was involved in this, and isn't this tragic? Just an “x” number of years after the flood, Noah steps off that ark and he builds an altar to the God of creation, the God who set the rainbow in the sky. He worshipped Him in a pure way, but just a certain number of generations later, they are already into polytheism, worshiping the gods of the region. That was Terah. Now the Bible doesn't say that Abram was into that, that he himself was a polytheist, but his father was. And so, God gives him a call and God speaks clearly to him. God’s Call Do you know that God speaks? Are you aware of that? If you are a Christian, you know that God speaks. He communicates. Next week, I'm going to preach in Isaiah Chapter 1. Isaiah 1, Verse 2, "Hear, O heavens! Listen, O earth! For the Lord has spoken." God speaks. Who hears when God speaks? The believers hear. The believers, they can hear when God speaks. In John 10:27, Jesus who is our Good Shepherd said, "My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand." If you are a child of God, you hear that voice and you follow. And Abram was a child of God, and he heard the voice of God and he followed. This call would shape the rest of Abram's life, nothing would ever be the same after the call came, and after he obeyed. Now, it is fascinating to me how God, when He comes to us and when He calls, He asks everything of us, doesn't He? He asks it all and offers everything to us as well, isn't that Jesus? Isn't that Jesus in the New Testament? He said to the rich young ruler, sell it all. Give it all away, follow me, and you'll have treasure in heaven. That is the Jesus I know, He is willing to command incredible things of us. Take up your cross, that instrument of execution every day and follow me, and I'll give you eternal life. I'll give you everything. See, this is the same God, the consistency of scripture, God asks everything and offers everything. And so, He says leave it all, leave your country, leave your people, leave your father's household, leave everything you know, leave it all behind and follow me to the place I will show you, I'll tell you more about it later. Just obey me. And that was the call, leave your country, leave behind everything and follow in footsteps of faith, follow an invisible God and I'll give you marching orders when you need them. When you need to hear from me, I will talk to you, and you'll have everything you need to do when you follow my voice, and that is the life of faith. And so that was Abram's call. And this began when he obeyed, this began Abram's life of wandering. He was a wanderer. Do you know that? Look in Verse 4, so Abram left, Verse 6, Abram traveled through the land, Verse 8, from there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, the tent, by the way, is a symbol of his wandering. There's no solid foundation. You are just moving from place to place. In Verse 9, then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev. Verse 10, Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while. Chapter 13, Verse 1, Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev. I thought in preparation for this sermon, I would follow every place that it says that he went and I got worn out, I didn't have time, time presses on you when you're a pastor and I said I've got to leave that behind. What I will do is tell them he wandered a lot of places, he really did, he lived a life of faith and he was never set in one place. He was following the call of God from place to place. In Genesis 20, Verse 13, Abraham was looking back at his life. At this point, his name was called Abraham, and he looked back on his life and he said, when it all began, “when God had me wander from my father's household,” that's the word he chose, when He had me wander. What is wandering? It's kind of moving around not knowing where you are going. Abram was a wanderer by faith, it wasn't without purpose though. His wandering was not without purpose, there was a purpose. He just didn't know where he was going. That is a life of faith. Hebrews 11 talks about that. Hebrews 11, Verse 8, and following “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.” That's the kind of life he lived. It was a life of faith. Not knowing where he was going. Holding on to nothing in this world. God’s Promises to Abram Three Promises So, God asks everything of us, doesn't he? But he offers everything, too. And what did he offer to Abraham here in this call? Look at it, in Verses 2 and 3. God makes some promises to him. Three promises in particular. He says, “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your name great.” Three promises. First one, I will make you into a great nation. Do you think that was important to Abram? Oh yes, it was. And the more you go on with Abram, the more you see how much he wanted this, how much he wanted a son, how much he wanted descendants, how important that was to him, the passion of his heart, and that's familiar to us, isn't it? That we might have children, perhaps a legacy to leave behind. That's important. It was the deepest desire, earthly desire of Abram's heart. Ultimately, Abram's name would be changed to Abraham, the father of many nations. Isn't that incredible? Even though he had no child at this point, nothing but God made him a promise, “I will make you into a great nation.” And the second promise, he says, “I will bless you, I will bless you.” Now, we talked about blessing recently, remember when Noah stepped off the Ark, God blessed him, and we talked about blessing, but it's good to remind ourselves what a blessing is from God. It means that God's creativity and his resources and his power and sovereignty are directed toward your benefit, isn't that something? To think that all that God is, is directed toward good things for you. He said, "I'll bless you." I love the words in the later covenant that came to Abram's descendants. In Deuteronomy 28:3-8, Moses was talking about the blessings of God, and this is what he said, "You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock−the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed. You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven. The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the land he is giving you." Isn't that incredible? Comprehensive blessing. Well, it is incredible, but it's not comprehensive, I'll give you a comprehensive blessing. How about this one? Ephesians Chapter 1, Verses 3 and 4, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Now that's a comprehensive blessing, and it comes to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, every spiritual blessing that God has to give you is given to you in Jesus Christ. I will bless you he says. And then thirdly, he says, I will make your name great. Isn't this interesting? Do you remember last week? What did we talk about last week? Genesis 11, Tower of Babel. What was it that motivated the builders of the Tower of Babel? Their reputation, they wanted to make a name for themselves, to have the city with the tallest tower. It goes on today, I don't know how long it's going to take Chicago to reclaim that title, but they will get it, they will get it for a little while until some other city takes it from them. Making a name for themselves. Making a reputation for themselves, the very same thing we saw in Genesis 6:4 right before the flood. Oh, how I wish the English translations would do Genesis 6:4 properly. Those were not men of renown, they were men of the name. Men who wanted to make a name for themselves. That's what the Hebrew says. Isn't that the passion of a pagan heart? Make a name for yourself. And God says, "No, no, Abram, I'll make a name for you. I'll make a name for you. If you humble yourself before me and if you obey me, I will lift you up, and I will make a name for you that will last." That's fascinating to me. The same promise was given to David, King David. Nathan the prophet went to him. Now then tell my servant, David, this is what the Lord Almighty says, “I took you from the pasture and from following the flock to be ruler over my people, Israel, I've been with you everywhere you've gone, I've cut off all your enemies from before you.” Doesn't that sound familiar? Similar to Abram, cut off all your enemies from before you and now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth. That's what God did for David. He does the same thing for Abram. You know what's beautiful? He does all of that for us in Jesus Christ. Any one of you who is a believer in Jesus Christ, think about this. How much better is what I'm about to tell you than to have a reputation or a name here on earth, this is what it says, Jesus is speaking now, Revelation 3:5, Jesus says, of your name, “I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name” the name of a believer, “before my father and His angels.” I will speak your name to my Father. To have Jesus speak your name before the throne of grace. Isn't that something? That is far better than any name or reputation here on Earth. But there is a name that is above every name. Isn't there? A name higher than the name of Abram, a name higher than the name of David, a name higher than any of your names, and that name is the name of Jesus Christ. That position has been taken, it is filled. At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Jesus has the name that is above every name. His name is the highest, and yet God promises to make a name for Abram. And so, 4,000 years later, some Gentile pastor standing up some miles distant, and I'm speaking about this man, Abram, 4,000 years later. How many of Abram's contemporaries in Ur of the Chaldeans do you know? Can you list any of their names, some of his neighbors and people down the road? That was 4,000 years ago in Ur of the Chaldeans, but 4,000 years later, we are still talking about Abram. God keeps his promises. Doesn't he? We're still talking about David as well. God keeps his promises. That's the way He is. The Purpose of the Promises But all of this lavish blessing is for a purpose, isn't it? It's not just so that Abram can be happy and have a blessed life, it's so that he will be a blessing to the nations. God's mind is on the nations, it's on the peoples. And so, he blesses for a purpose. I will bless you so that you will be a blessing. Abram's call was with a purpose. The purpose was universal, worldwide, to bless the nations through him. The Promises Extended I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you, I will curse, and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. All peoples, all nations, all tribes, all families. That's the way we understand that. Abram was called for that special purpose, that God would bless all nations through him. Now, the blessing would come in proportion or in connection to how you related to Abram. If you blessed Abram, you would get a blessing, if you cursed Abram, you would be cursed. It's just that simple. God was going to uphold Abram, but ultimately the blessing comes through Abram's physical lineage, doesn't it? Descendants. He had a son, Isaac. Isaac had a son, Jacob. Jacob had 12 sons. One of the sons was Judah, and so on down it comes through Jesus Christ. This promise, Genesis 12:3, another clear indication of the coming of Jesus Christ, because through Abram's descendants, through his seed, all nations on earth are blessed through faith in Christ. The apostle Paul, that great Old Testament scholar, picked up on this in Galatians 3, Verse 8, “The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the Gospel in advance to Abraham: ‘All nations will be blessed through you.’” So, you know what Paul said? He said Genesis 12:3 was the gospel early on, it was an early proclamation of the gospel, and the gospel saw that the Gentiles would be justified by faith. In Galatians 3:16, “The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say ‘and to seeds,’ meaning many people, but ‘and to your seed,’ meaning one person who is Christ.” Clearly, in the apostle Paul's mind in Galatians, this is speaking of Jesus Christ, and that's the blessing of Abraham that comes to all the nations through faith in Christ. This is the second clear promise given to us of the serpent slayer, isn't it? We got the first one in Genesis 3:15. Remember what God said to the serpent? I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. You will bruise his heel and he will what, crush your head. That is Jesus Christ, the serpent slayer. And so, we get the second promise that the serpent slayer would come through Abram. In Verses 4 through 9, we see Abraham's delayed obedience and his walk by faith. Do you know there is a marriage between faith and obedience that cannot be separated? Faith produces obedience. Saving faith produces an obedient lifestyle. There is no separation between Jesus as Savior and Jesus as Lord. It doesn't work that way. Jesus is, He is the savior, He is Lord. And there is a marriage between faith and obedience. In Verse 4, Abram left as the Lord had told him, just like his ancestor, Noah, he walked by faith step by step in obedience to Him. True faith always results in radical obedience. God willing, as we turn into the new year and the millennium comes, if the Lord does not return, and we can talk about that, I don't know when we are going to get another chance on Wednesdays to discuss eschatology, but we'll do that at some point. But if the Lord does not return and if he gives us opportunity, we will study Romans. In Romans Chapter 1, Verse 5, Paul's apostleship was to call people from among all the Gentiles, that's us, to the obedience that comes from faith. And he finished the book, Romans 16, Verse 26, “so that all nations might believe and obey Him.” Do you see? Beginning and end, faith and obedience married together, they cannot be separated. Abram’s [Delayed] Obedience and Walk by Faith And so, Abraham is our father in faith. He set the example, he moved out. But obedience sometimes grows slowly, grows gradually. Did he move out from Ur of the Chaldeans? Well, yes, he did. In Genesis 11:31, we read it last week, “Together, they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan.” They are on the way to Canaan, and what happened on their way to Canaan? Haran happened. They stopped in a place called Haran and they stayed there for a little while. Now, what happened in Haran? They got off the track, Abraham got off the track. He should have kept going on to Canaan, but he stopped in Haran and he settled there. That's a key word, Genesis 11:31, they “settled” there. This is disobedience, folks. When God calls you to go, you need to go all the way to where he has called you to go. It's not enough to just start, God has destined that you finish the race, not just that you start, and so he should have kept going, but he didn't. And why did he? I don't know, but I'm beginning to think that he was waiting for his father to die. He was thinking, I need to stay with my father, that polytheist, I need to just be with him and spend time with him, etcetera. There was a time when Jesus was going around and challenging disciples to follow Him. Follow me, he said, follow me. And one of them said first let me go and bury my father. That's a Semitic expression for saying, "I need to take care of my parents and when that's all settled, maybe I'll have time to follow you." So, he gives me a chance to kind of work things out here before I follow you, alright? I need to arrange some things. And Jesus said follow me and let the dead bury their own dead. That's a good word for Abram here. Somebody will take care of Terah, that polytheist, you follow me, alright? You follow me. And Jesus said in Matthew 10:37, "Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me." Follow me he says. God had called him to leave his idolatrous father, Abram perhaps wanted to wait till his father died. Finally, Abram left and his father died in Haran 60 years after Abram left. Sixty years. You count it up, you look at the genealogy, 60 years later, that's when that man finally died. He would have missed it all, he would have missed the whole thing, the birth of Isaac, that miracle. Terah died 35 years after Isaac was born. He would have missed the whole thing. Sometimes God calls you to make a decisive break and go somewhere, a place you had never even imagined, to break with the past, even to break with loved ones, and go somewhere to serve him. Don't wait. But if you go in obedience, you'll have traveling partners, you're not going alone. Lot went with him, Sarai, his wife, went with him, their household, their possessions, God gave him what he needed to settle in that new land. God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply. He'll give you what you need to do it. And so, all those things went with him and Abraham finally began his journey with God. Verses 6 through 9, he wanders by faith, he travels through the land as far as the site of the great tree at Moreh in Shechem. Have any of you ever seen that tree? Probably if it's there, it has a plaque or a shrine around it, I don't really know, but my guess is it died at some point, it was cut down and turned into a boat or a house or something like that. That's the way it is with things of this world, they are temporary, we can't find that tree and we can't find the altars that he built either. He was moving through, he was a pilgrim, he was an alien, a stranger, he wasn't looking for anything, he was led step by step through that land. How much of the promised land did he have hold of, did he own? Nothing. He didn't own any of it. Finally, he bought a burial site for his wife and that was kind of a foretaste of the promised land. God made a promise. The Lord appeared to him and said, "To your offspring, I will give this land." He made that promise. That's the second part. He said leave your country and your people and do what? Go to the land I will show you. Well, then he showed him, he said this is the land. But you're not going to get it. Your descendants will get it. And so, he worshipped Him by faith. In Verse 7 and in Verse 8, he builds an altar to the Lord who had appeared to him. Again, in Verse 8, he builds another altar to the Lord, and it says that he had appeared to him. Stephen told us that he appeared to him the first time. Face to face fellowship with God, that was his portion. It wasn't anything on earth, he wasn't getting anything on earth, he was not getting the promised land; that was going to be given to his descendants. What did he get? Genesis 15:1 tells you. “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, and your very great reward.” I am your reward. I'm what you get, you get me. You get to walk with me through life, you get to have face to face fellowship with me on earth, you get to have a sense of my pleasure and my presence, I'll give you direction. When you sin, I'll chastise you. I will guide you and navigate you, I'll bless your life, and when you die, I will take you right into my presence for eternity. That's what you get. That's better than any patch of soil found anywhere on the face of the earth. That's what you get, you get me, a walk with me. And so, he said that's enough for me. He built an altar to worship his God. Application Now, as I've been thinking about this sermon, I've been thinking, how can I apply this? What application is there? Well, I think I've come to the conclusion that this morning I was going to speak to one of three categories of people. Category number one, you have never followed the footsteps of the faith of Abraham, because you're not a Christian, you're not a believer. You have no faith, you've never heard the voice. But maybe today, for the first time, you've heard God speaking to you. If you don't follow in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had, you will die in your sin and spend eternity apart from God. You have to have the faith of Abraham, you have to be justified by faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to take away sin, and who gives eternal life through faith in his name. Read Romans 4, you'll see the direct connection between Abraham's faith and your salvation. Category one, it could be that you have never followed and obeyed and come to faith in Jesus Christ. Come to faith today. Follow him. Category two, you came to faith in Christ, and you got sidetracked in Haran and you've been living there ever since. What are you doing in Haran? God had a call on your life, he had somewhere for you to go, he had something for you to do, and for some reason you pulled off and you've been living in Haran ever since. Ask yourself this, "Do I follow the leadership of the Spirit every day?" Galatians 5 says keep in step with the Spirit. Do I do that? Is that my life? Am I walking in the footsteps of the faith that my father Abraham had? Is there this principle of radical obedience in my life, or have I gotten sidetracked in Haran waiting for something? And then there's a third category. You are following in the footsteps of your father, Abraham, you're walking by faith. I want to exhort you to continue until you cross the finish line. The race isn't over until it's over, keep going until you cross that line, until you are faithful right to the end. Be faithful unto death, Jesus said, and I'll give you the crown of life. Be faithful right to the end. We are about to enter into a month of considering missions. I told you that this is the origin of modern missions, anyone like me who gets up to speak about missions, we usually give you one of three applications, there are three things that you need to do. You need to pray, you need to give, and you need to go. Have you heard that before? Pray, give and go? Okay, well, I'm saying, let's pray with the faith of Abraham. Let's give financially with the faith of Abraham, and let's go with the faith of Abraham. You see what I'm saying? In prayer, I was reading recently about George Müller, he prayed for 19 years and six months daily for the salvation of somebody, and then he wrote about it in his journal, and I don't know what happened after that but he continued to pray. He said, “I had been praying for some other people for 12 years. Another for six, some for four, some for three daily without stopping and I'm still waiting for the answer.” That kind of commitment in prayer is what I'm talking about, that's praying with the faith of Abraham, a lasting prayer for the salvation of 17,000 unreached people groups who are waiting for the Lord, waiting for the coming of the Gospel. What about financial giving? I am going to read an account or something from this book which challenged me and I want to challenge you with it. You know I'm concerned about America. God has blessed us abundantly, hasn't he? And if we're good Christians, we'd know how to say thank you for it. It's not enough. It's not enough just to say thank you or be thankful. That's not enough. Listen to what John Piper says, "God is not glorified when we keep for ourselves, no matter how thankfully, what we ought to be using to alleviate the misery of unevangelized, uneducated, unmedicated and unfed millions. The evidence that many professing Christians have been deceived by this doctrine is how little they give and how much they own. God has prospered them, and by an almost irresistible law of consumer culture, baptized by a doctrine of health, wealth and prosperity, they have bought bigger and more houses, newer and more cars, fancier and more clothes, better and more meat, all manner of trinkets and gadgets and containers and devices and equipment to make life more fun. They will object. Does not the Old Testament promise that God will prosper his people? Indeed, God increases our yields, so that by giving, we can prove that our yield is not our God." I'll say that again, “God increases our yield so that by giving, we can prove that our yield is not our God. God does not prosper a man's business so that he can move from a Ford to a Cadillac, God prospers a business so that 17,000 unreached people groups can be reached with the gospel. He prospers a business so that 12% of the world's population can move a step back from the precipice of starvation.” Now, that convicted me. Now, I could speak about Christians in America, but I'm not speaking to Christians in America, I'm speaking to Christians in Durham. First Baptist Durham. What is God saying to you today? Okay, pray, pray like George Müller, give like Pastor John Piper talks about here. What about go? Could God be calling someone here to leave your country, your people, and go to the land that God will show you? Could it be? Could it be that God will lead a senior citizen who's in retirement age, who's free from worldly responsibilities to follow Abraham's footsteps? How old was Abraham when he left Haran? Seventy-five years old. Seventy-five years old. Now, you could say, "Well, I'm 76, so I don't need to go." Is that what God's saying to you? There are all kinds of programs for people who want to go overseas. Instead of going on another retreat or going on a tour of this or whatever, go overseas and be useful in sharing the Gospel. Leave Haran and go to the promised land. Don't be comfortable in your old age, but use the resources you have perhaps to go. Maybe I'm speaking to somebody my age. Ron and Mary Halbrooks left a prosperous practice here and went overseas. It can be done. It can be done. You could say, "Well, I have young children. They're school-aged kids." Is that any excuse? If God's calling you to go, don't sidetrack in Haran, go to the promised land, go where He has called you to go. I may be speaking to a Duke student. It could be that you went to Duke thinking that you were going to be a doctor, a lawyer, or a pharmacologist, or who knows what. It could be that God is calling you to leave your country and your people and go to the land that He will show you. And that you will read Genesis 12 and say God's speaking to me. If today you hear the voice, don't harden your heart, don't be disobedient to God's call in your life. Follow Him. Pray, give and go but pray with the faith of Abraham, give with the faith of Abraham, go with the faith of Abraham.
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