Podcasts about pennsylvania national guard

Eighty years ago today, the German army launched its last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II. It centered on the Ardennes Forest in Belgium and became known as the Battle of the Bulge. Standing in the way that day was a Pennsylvania National Guard division, the 28th, which is known as the Bloody Bucket. To shed some light on the 28th’s heroic stand, WITF’s Tim Lambert reached out to Walter Zapotoczny. He’s a former member of the 28th Infantry Division, the incoming president of the Divisions Association, and the author of 13 military history books, including his latest that is set to be released next year, “The 28th Infantry Division in the Battle of the Bulge.” We aired this conversation on The Spark Monday, December 16th.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvanians are expected to find out today if Governor Josh Shapiro will be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate on the Democratic ticket. Shapiro is among the finalists. New study shows fewer teachers are getting certified in Pennsylvania, and more are leaving the profession entirely. Fewer than half of U.S. adults fight medical bills or an insurance denial for their health care. The biggest reason why is because they don't know they have a right to do so - that's according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund. A new study shows pollution risks from gas stoves are greater in small homes.  Beginning next year, drivers on the Turnpike drivers bound for Philadelphia from Lancaster County will be tolled at highway speeds. Members of a Pennsylvania National Guard unit is preparing to deploy to the Middle East. A report admonishes Justice Department officials for mishandling details from an investigation into an error that became fodder for fraud accusations.  Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us in this insightful episode of the Back in Session podcast as co-hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara sit down with Pennsylvania State Representative and Republican Whip, Tim O'Neal. Dive into the complexities of the recent state budget, explore the dynamics of special vs. general elections, and learn about crucial legislative efforts aimed at transparency and consumer convenience. Whether you're a Pennsylvania resident or a political enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on state politics and governance. Don't miss out on this great conversation! About Rep. O'Neal:Relying on his private-sector experience, Rep. Tim O'Neal is working to create and protect jobs, improve infrastructure, ensure our energy diversity and independence, and reform state government. He is serving his third full term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after assuming office following a May 2018 special election.Tim was elected to serve as the Republican Whip for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.A life-long resident of southwestern Pennsylvania, Tim graduated from Jeannette High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). While an undergraduate, he served in the ROTC program at IUP and was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard. After graduation, he served on active duty, including a tour in Afghanistan. He rose to the rank of captain. While in combat, Tim was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for valor. Once he returned from active duty, he chose to settle back in southwestern Pennsylvania and earned his master's degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business. After working in the energy industry, Tim was a human resources director for a construction company.In his spare time, Tim coaches football and enjoys spending time outdoors.Tim resides in South Strabane Township with his wife, Julia, and their three children, Lucy, Daniel and Simon.The 48th Legislative District covers the city of Washington; Amwell, part of Carroll (Districts 3, 4 and 5), East Finley, Fallowfield, Morris, North Franklin, part of North Strabane (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), Nottingham, Somerset, South Franklin, South Strabane, and West Finley townships; and the boroughs of Donora, East Washington and Green Hills.

Centre County will try again to certify its primary results, with a commissioner meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Years after a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg is undergoing more work. The latest round includes the removal of asbestos. With Pittsburgh slated to host the 2026 NFL draft, city leaders already planning for hundreds of thousands of visitors. The event could have a huge economic impact on Western Pa. Buglers across the nation are planning to play Taps at 3:00 p.m., as part of a growing Memorial Day tradition, known as Taps Across the Nation. Since today is Memorial Day, we're going to forgo our usual regional round-up and focus on the holiday -- which honors members of the military who died in service to their country. From the WITF archives, we pay tribute to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, who was killed in Iraq in 2005.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pennsylvania National Guard won't be sent to the Mexican border. It seems that state residents would much rather have energy they can afford over a type that benefits the environment. A “major” Amtrak project will be shaking up some schedules. Also, it stank on I-78 on Tuesday. 

  The United States has had an all-volunteer military since American combat operations ended in Vietnam in 1973. Today, only 6% of Americans serve or have served in the military. The Army, Navy and Air Force are not meeting their recruitment goals by tens of thousands. In fact, the U.S. Department of Defense reports recruiting is the worst it's been in 50 years. In addition, the Pennsylvania National Guard missed its recruiting goal in 2023 by 25% and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard was off by 45%. Why aren't more American men and women joining up? What can be done to recruit more people into the military? Does it put the nation's security at risk? Mission Readiness is an organization of retired generals and admirals that are concerned about the high percentage of young people that are ineligible for military service. Thursday on The Spark, Steve Doster, Pennsylvania State Director of Mission Readiness, talked about one of the reasons it is so hard to recruit,"We're looking at that 17 to 24 age cohort. That is the recruit age population. And the latest data shows that 77% are not eligible for military service. And there's three underlying conditions there. It's obesity or other health related issue. It's a criminal record which often manifests itself in a drug offense, or they don't score highly enough on the military entrance exam to warrant placement in one of the branches of service." The military branches are competing with other employers at a time when the unemployment rate is low and employers are finding it difficult to hire enough employees. Doster addessed the labor situation,"When you look at the military, the military does not make millionaires. We do not pay our men and women in uniform enough. So when they're looking at a workforce, they're they're gauging salary, they're gauging family life, they're gauging, safety and personal security. And I think all of those things factor in. We heard from lawmakers when we released our report in the Capitol a few weeks ago that not only do we have to address the underlying readiness concerns of youth, but we also have to do a better job of promoting military service as a patriotic duty." Doster indicated improved schools would help recruitment,"Without the investment in education, the other thing suffers. The military recruitment suffers. And what we have is a motivated group of generals and admirals that see that connection. These generals and admirals, they could sit on corporate boards and make a lot more money than they do volunteering with me. But they see if we don't invest in the human capital on the front end, we are going to have serious challenges and national security concerns on the back end." Is national security at risk because fewer people are serving,"We still have the best military force in the world. I think we have some challenges to overcome. But my members don't come at it that this is a risk that we need to stay up at night. But it's something that we have to solve. And the role of a general or an admiral is to look to the future. And that's what my members do."    Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you celebrate Christmas and haven't gotten your tree yet – things could get complicated. Two newly-elected Reading school board members begin serving their four-year terms in January. They both plan to address youth violence and mental health in the district. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is questionable for tonight's game at Seattle because of an illness. Penn State is working to complete a deal to make former Indiana coach Tom Allen its new defensive coordinator. The state has canceled a planned upgrade to Pennsylvania's system for managing voter rolls. More than 1,100 Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers are preparing for a deployment to East Africa.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  If you're feeling frustrated and discouraged because despite your best efforts, you still haven't achieved your career goals in the military, then you are not alone! Perhaps you've been diligently studying and preparing for exams, but your scores aren't reflecting your hard work. Maybe you've been seeking mentorship and guidance, but haven't found the support you need. Or, you could be putting in countless hours of physical training, only to be overlooked for promotions. Your struggle is real, but there is hope and inspiration to be found in Lisa Forsyth's military career journey. My special guest is Colonel Lisa Forsyth Colonel Lisa Forsyth is our esteemed guest on this episode of Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J. With an impressive 33-year career in the US Army, she has risen through the ranks from private to colonel. Lisa's journey began with a clear vision in second grade, where she knew she wanted to serve in the army as an officer and be a rancher or farmer. Despite limited mentorship and challenges along the way, Lisa remained steadfast in her goal. She joined the Pennsylvania National Guard after high school, taking advantage of their college payback program to pursue higher education. Through Officer Candidate School, she achieved her dream of becoming an officer. Lisa's assignments ranged from Fort Lewis, Washington to jump school at Fort Benning, where she faced the unique experience of being one of the few women in a class of 400. Her story is a testament to her resilience and determination, serving as an inspiration to aspiring military officers and women seeking career inspiration. In that environment, you figure it out pretty quick and become tough. The opportunities were nonexistent, but I knew my ticket out of there was higher education. - Lisa Forsyth In this episode, you will be able to: Gain inspiration from Lisa Forsyth's military career journey and discover how she overcame challenges to achieve success. Learn valuable insights on the challenges of balancing military and family life and discover strategies to find harmony. Be inspired by the story of a single mother in the military and uncover the empowering lessons she learned along the way. Explore societal expectations for women in the military and discover how women are breaking barriers and achieving greatness. Discover the impact of lack of sleep and high functioning insomnia on military officers and learn strategies to improve sleep quality and function at your best. Lisa Forsyth's Military Career Journey Lisa Forsyth's inspiring military career demonstrates her unwavering dedication to achieving her dreams. She faced limited opportunities growing up in a small town, but found a way to further her education through the Pennsylvania National Guard's college payback program. Lisa navigated through skepticism, gender barriers, and daunting physical challenges to reach her goal of becoming an Army officer, setting an inspiring example for aspirant military officers and women. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Visit Dr. Julie Wiernik's website to learn more about her services as a sport and performance psychologist. Check out Dr. Julie Wiernik's podcast, Get and Gritty, for more inspiring stories and tips on maximizing performance in all areas of life. Follow Dr. Julie Wiernik on social media for regular updates and insights on mental toughness and performance psychology. Connect with Colonel Lisa Forsyth on social media to learn more about her journey in the US Army and her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field. Explore opportunities in the US Army and consider a career in the military, whether as an officer or enlisted personnel. Research the Pennsylvania National Guard and their college payback program for those interested in pursuing higher education while serving in the military. Consider Officer Candidate School as a path to becoming an officer in the US Army. Learn more about environmental science and the career opportunities it offers, including in the military. Explore opportunities for military service and education benefits through programs like the Pennsylvania National Guard and the US Army. Consider attending jump school or other specialized training programs in the military to gain new skills and experiences.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, US Army MAJ Steve Schiovani discusses his Master's thesis from the US Army Command and General Staff College entitled: Lying, in Wait: Competitive Deception in the Indo-Pacific. The United States faces its stated pacing adversary, China, in competition in the Indo-Pacific region. As the Joint Force reorients, deception has re-emerged in updated doctrine as a competitive tool. The updated doctrine encourages the use of deception but provides little unclassified guidance on training or implementation of deception outside of tactical engagements. This thesis analyzes the foundations of strategic deception applied to the context of current US and Chinese competition in the Indo-Pacific region. Deception is modeled as a competitive wargame focused on the Indo-Pacific theater. Fundamental aspects of deception tied to US and Chinese strategic cultural lenses and objectives form the basis for the game's model. Analysis of the wider concept of deception reveals challenges and opportunities for the US in employing strategic deception below the level of armed conflict. This thesis offers an avenue for training deception planning using an experiential learning method. Research Question:  Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #146 Sebastian Bae on Gaming #90 Dave Acosta on Informationally Disadvantaged The Tao of Deception by Ralph Sawyer Lever of Power by Ralph Sawyer A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster Counterdeception Principles and Applications for National Security by  Michael Bennett, Edward Waltz Information Warfare and Organizational Decision-Making by Alexander Kott Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-159 Guest Bio:  MAJ Steven Schiavoni commissioned in 2010 from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN. He started service as an Infantry Officer in the Pennsylvania National Guard where he served as a rifle platoon leader and battalion mortar platoon leader. In 2016 he transferred to the Army Reserve and became a Functional Area 30 - Information Operations officer. Since then he has served and deployed in multiple roles including company commander, sensitive activities planner, and information operations planner. He is a graduate of Infantry Basic Officer Leader's Course, Maneuver Captain's Career Course, FA-30 Qualification Course, and Basic Airborne Course among others. He is currently part of the Information Advantage Scholars Program at the Army's Command and General Staff Officers Course. In his civilian life, MAJ Schiavoni works as a Department of the Air Force civilian conducting Defense Cyber Operations as part of the 412th Communications Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

The Army Reserve's Combined Support Training Exercise takes place at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. Engineers conduct a demolition range at Yakima Training Center, WA. Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers honor their fallen comrades with a 28 mile ruck march at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast we welcome back to the podcast Dr. Deanna Thomas! Deanna Thomas, DMD, graduated from Penn State University with her BS before going on to the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine for her dental degree. Dr. Thomas went on to serve in the U.S. Navy and Pennsylvania National Guard for 21 years before retiring from service in January 2016. Passionate about continuing education, Dr. Thomas attended the Kellogg Executive Management Program at Northwestern University in Chicago. During her service, Dr. Thomas began her dental practice in 2003 here in Hermitage. She also a currently an active member member of: Academy of General Dentistry, where she received the Fellowship Award Mercer County Dental Society American Dental Association Pennsylvania Dental Association In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Dr. Thomas' dental school experience - Her experience working with the Military - Traveling and CE's - The evolution of her practice - Technology and products Dr. Thomas uses in her Delivery Protocol for restorations - Advice for the new grads of dental school   Learn more about Dr. Thomas and her office by visiting her website!   Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast we welcome back to the podcast Dr. Deanna Thomas! Deanna Thomas, DMD, graduated from Penn State University with her BS before going on to the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine for her dental degree. Dr. Thomas went on to serve in the U.S. Navy and Pennsylvania National Guard for 21 years before retiring from service in January 2016. Passionate about continuing education, Dr. Thomas attended the Kellogg Executive Management Program at Northwestern University in Chicago. During her service, Dr. Thomas began her dental practice in 2003 here in Hermitage. She also a currently an active member member of: Academy of General Dentistry, where she received the Fellowship Award Mercer County Dental Society American Dental Association Pennsylvania Dental Association In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Dr. Thomas' dental school experience - Her experience working with the Military - Traveling and CE's - The evolution of her practice - Technology and products Dr. Thomas uses in her Delivery Protocol for restorations - Advice for the new grads of dental school   Learn more about Dr. Thomas and her office by visiting her website!   Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

Daniel Burton was raised in Pennsylvania, growing up in Bangor and graduating from Bangor Area High School in the northeastern part of the commonwealth. Dan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1997 at the age of 19 and served for four years before joining the Pennsylvania National Guard in 2001 and serving for an additional two years. Dan obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Crime, Law, and Justice in 1999 while still serving in the Marine Corps Reserve. In 2000, Dan entered the private sector before owning and operating his own business starting in 2015.He has been married to his wife Tonia for 22 years and they have raised their 3 children, Lydia (19), Gavi (15), and Daniel (12), together in Central Pennsylvania. Dan is running on a platform of protecting individual liberties, returning power to the people, and limiting the authoritarian overreach of the federal government.“I swore an oath to this country to defend it and the constitution. Our country is under attack from many forces who want to see her forever changed and gone. An enemy that I, as a warrior, cannot sit idly by and watch political figures and policies destroy the country that my family has bled to protect and keep free. If not me, then who? If not now, there won't be a when.” For more information on Dan and how to support his candidacy, please visit www.burtonforpa.com.  

We have a very special episode, featuring our good friend from Wilkes University, Travis Shick. Travis is a “Shakespeare Aficionado,” making him the perfect guest for our episode on the 2021 Oscar-nominated film The Tragedy of Macbeth and its source material, Macbeth. Join us as we discuss the differences for both, and you'll also get a little history lesson on “The Bard” himself and his classic works from Travis. The Tragedy of Macbeth is written and directed by Joel Coen (in his first solo effort) and stars Hollywood heavyweights, Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. More about our guest, Travis:Travis M. Shick received his undergraduate degree from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and completed his masters degree with the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University in 2017. Additionally, he has served over twenty-eight years as an officer in the US Army and Pennsylvania National Guard. Currently, he continues to serve in the Pennsylvania Guard as the Deputy Domestic Operations Officer (J3) for the Joint Staff. Travis lives in the oldest home within the city of Reading, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Dr. Klaudia Kosowska-Shick, and two daughters who daily push the boundaries of normality. https://www.areelpageturner.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: areelpageturner

Pennsylvania educator Samuel Gonzalez spent his first year as a teacher attempting to build student relationships through a screen. Now that his virtual teaching journey is over and his students are back in the classroom, Sammy strives to provide diverse books to his second graders, all while studying for his doctorate and serving in the National Guard.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program with some commentary on crime in and around Krasnerland, Dom's new term for Philadelphia under Larry Krasner's reckless reign. Dom draws comparisons between Krasner and the District Attorney of New York City, who has now been ‘put on notice' by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and asks why Governor Tom Wolf continues to offer nothing but silence concerning the skyrocketing crime in Philadelphia. Then, Giordano moves into a discussion about potential replacements for the newly open seat on the Supreme Court left after Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement yesterday. In addition, Giordano reveals some information he received from a trusted source, alleging that the Pennsylvania National Guard is preparing to give those who refuse the vaccine a general discharge rather than an honorable discharge, which is the equivalent of an asterisk on somebody's service. (Photo by Getty Images)

Brad Rhen is the deputy state public affairs officer for the Pennsylvania National Guard. The 1997 journalism graduate had his sights set on a career in sports broadcasting, but that all changed by the time graduation rolled around. He joined the Army as a public affairs specialist and reported news for bases in Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In 2004, he continued writing and editing for the Army while stationed in Afghanistan. That experience set the stage for an award-winning career in public communication.

The Pennsylvania National Guard serves community, commonwealth and country in peacetime and during national emergencies. SMA(R) Dailey interviews CSM Jon B. Worley, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Pennsylvania National Guard Joint Force Headquarters. They discuss the history of the PA National Guard including its origins as the Pennsylvania militia 270 years ago, its current makeup, their response to anomalies like COVID, riots, domestic disturbance, and the assault on the capital, and what they do for the U.S. and Pennsylvania when not responding to emergencies. Guest: CSM Jon B. Worley, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Pennsylvania National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA's Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs Soldier Today, a segment of AUSA's Army Matters Podcast, focuses on what is important to Soldiers and NCOs.   This episode is brought to you by GEICO.   Resources: Pennsylvania National Guard Web: https://www.pa.ng.mil/ AUSA's NCO & Soldier Programs Web: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiers Twitter (Dailey): @15thSMA Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

For the April episode of Philly Liberation Radio, co-hosts Adiah Hicks and Jasper Saah are joined by Nicole Henriquez, cousin of Christian Hall and Director of Communications for the Christian J. Hall Foundation, and Tina Ngo, an organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. In our newest episode, we discuss the murder of Christian Hall by Pennsylvania State Police on December 30th, 2020, the family’s demands for justice, and the links between police brutality, mental health, and U.S. aggression in Asia.This month in the Socialist Roundtable, we are joined by Jackie Mautner and Timour Kamran from the Philadelphia Liberation Center to discuss the deployment of the Pennsylvania National Guard as Philadelphia prepared to repress righteous protest ahead of the Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, and a follow up discussion after he was found guilty. We also discuss Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney’s new budget proposal, the district attorney election, and Philadelphia police officer Michael Kennedy charged with stealing cash while conducting a search warrant in Kensington. To support the programs organized by the Philadelphia Liberation Center, join our Patreon community at patreon.com/phillyliberationcenter. All power to the people!

John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, author, and director of the leadership academy for student-athletes at Lebanon Valley College. John is a Certified DISC Practitioner and he serves on the Academic Advisory Council for Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies. John has earned a superb reputation as a leadership and peak performance expert, a motivational storyteller, and a much sought-after speaker and leadership seminar facilitator. His presentations feature inspirational stories and wisdom gained from his own leadership experience and the experience of others. John has provided leadership assessments, training and/or keynote addresses to many large organizations and companies including NATO, General Dynamics, Nutanix, PNC Bank, the United States Army, the National Conference on Ethics in America at West Point, Pennsylvania National Guard, Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network, PECO Energy, Exelon, Comcast, the YMCA, the Freedom Alliance, Penn State University, Drexel University, Widener University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, Wilkes University, Lebanon Valley College, Albert Einstein Health Network, Buckman’s Inc., Delaware Valley Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Schlouch Inc., Boy Scouts of America, Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce, the Kulski Foundation, the USO, Rotary International, VFW, and the Young Presidents Organization. John is the author of the inspirational leadership book, “The Ride of Our Lives – Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love”. The book tells the inspiring story about a family on a transformational journey as they bicycled across the USA. For full show notes, visit calwalters.me.  

The Pennsylvania National Guard is standing watch over the state Capitol leading up to the inauguration. Now, after a decade, state lawmakers are in the process of redistricting the state. For all you hunters out there, there’s a new app created by a Pennsylvania man that can help you track deer. And the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reminds us of all the little acts of kindness out there. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 14 of the Shadows Podcast is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/. Our guest this week is John Gronski! John is a retired Army Major General with 40+ years of experience serving both active duty and the National Guard. On this episode loaded with leadership nuggets, John opens up about his upbringings in Pennsylvania. He discusses losing his mother three-days after he was born and how his father raised seven kids. Why did he join the military and the Army? He goes over his career active duty in the Army and the transition to the National Guard. He recaps the incredible 4,000 miles, 3-month adventure he made on bicycles with his wife and 15-month old son from Washington to Pennsylvania, to include a tense encounter with an angry bull. He goes over how intense some of his trainings were to include Ranger School. What was he doing during September 11, 2001 and the role of the Pennsylvania National Guard? He talks about commanding two different brigades. He tells an emotional story of September 15, 2005 and the inspirational story of Gunnery Sergeant Michael Burghardt. John also talks about the annual “living memorial” he does every year with a ruck march, involvement with the Boy Scouts, Leader Grove, Six Sigma, and so much more! Check out Leader Grove - Leader Grove | We grow leaders. Go grab yourself a copy of John's remarkable journey, The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love - The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love *Signed b – Leader Grove Store --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shadows-podcast/support

Bet you are wondering which adversary caused him the most sleepless nights, right? From the Red Army to New Jersey street gangs, from terrorists to the Taliban – Dean Barrata has analyzed them all. During a 30+ year career in intelligence, Dean has been everywhere from West Germany to Afghanistan, from the Pennsylvania National Guard to a New Jersey Police Street Gang Unit. If you have ever wondered if there was life beyond the three letter agencies (CIA, NSA, DIA), this just might be the episode for you. He now works for GitHub and teaches at a flagship college. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Dean Barrata. Did I mention that he thinks Millennials and  Centennials make great intelligence analysts?

Adam Krick was a United States Marine Corps infantryman with a military occupation specialty of 0331 (Machine Gunner). Krick completed three deployments to Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism, worked as part of the inspector and instructor staff for a Marine Corps Reserve unit and currently serves in the Pennsylvania National Guard. In addition to his military service, Krick owns the @goons_____up Instagram page that is built on building a community for machine gunners and highlights machine gun teams, training and deployments from around the military. As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGooglePlay: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGoogleApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleContact:Website: www.jcramergraphics.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com Reference:117 - Backpackable radio for tactical use152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio7-Ton - Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)9-Line - CAS mission brief formatABC - ANGLICO Basic CourseANG - Air National GuardANGLICO - Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT - Battalion Landing TeamBRC - Basic Reconnaissance CourseCAR - Combat Action RibbonCAS - Close Air SupportCCT - Combat Control TeamCLB - Combat Logistics BattalionCO - Commanding OfficerCOC - Command Operations CenterCOP - Combat OutpostCorpsman - Navy medic attached to MarinesEOD - Explosive Ordnance DisposalFAC - Forward Air ControllerFCT - Firepower Control TeamFDC - Fire Direction ControlFET - Female Engagement Team.FSCC - Fire Support Coordination Center. Where fire missions are deconflicted and approved prior to shooting.GBU - Guided Bomb Unit GLT - Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan.Hesco Barrier - Earthen filled barriers used to make or reinforce outpostsHMMWV - High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED - Improvised Explosive DeviceIOC - Infantry Officer's CourseJDAM - Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC - Joint Terminal Attack ControllerLGTR - LASER Guided Training RoundM-ATV - MRAP All-terrain vehicleMARSOC - Marine Corps Special Operations CommandMART - Marines Awaiting Recon TrainingMCAS - Marine Corps Air StationMCMAP - Marine Corps Martial Arts ProgramMCRD - Marine Corps Recruit DepotMCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water SurvivalMCT - Marine Combat TrainingMEU - Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)MRAP - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)MSOT - Marine Special Operations TeamMTU - Marksmanship Training UnitOCS - Officer Candidate SchoolOP - Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targetsPB - Patrol BasePGM - Precision Guided MunitionsPLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position ReportPSS-SOF - Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.RO - Radio Operator (Sometimes called an RTO)ROMAD - Radio Operator, Mechanic, and DriverR&S - Reconnaissance and SurveillanceSACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship)SALT - Supporting Arms Liaison TeamSERE - Survive, Evade, Resist, EscapeSOCS - Special Operations Capabilities SpecialistSOI - School of InfantrySOTG - Special Operations Training GroupS Shops - S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intelligence), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication)SVBIED - Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive deviceTACP - Tactical Air Control PartyTaco Rice - Greasy food for drunk Marines stationed in OkinawaWater Dogs - Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilitiesVBIED - Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device

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Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: Donald Trump’s campaign appears to be floundering in the final week before the election. And his supporters are being left – literally – out in the cold. Meanwhile, federal law enforcement is increasingly tied up investigating threats against people who Trump attacks publicly. Those targeted include AOC and officers of the CIA. And lastly, two grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case are speaking out against Kentucky’s Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron. They say the evidence warranted murder or manslaughter charges against police, but they never had a chance to consider such charges. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: Donald Trump rallied yesterday in Arizona, as Joe Biden and his wife cast their ballots in Delaware. The other night in Neberaska, Trump’s campaign left thousands of supporters freezing outside in the cold waiting for buses that were delayed for hours by a planning error. Thirty rally-goers needed medical attention, Omaha police told the Washington Post. Biden yesterday called the story of the freezing Trump fans emblematic of Trump’s approach to the presidency. Biden said Trump QUOTE leaves everyone else to suffer the consequence of his failure to make a responsible plan ENDQUOTE. [Extreme Trump voice] That’s me being smart. Politico reports that Trump is struggling to lay out a narrative. The offensive targeting Hunter Biden over insinuated corruption in Ukraine has flopped. Reporters with the Wall Street Journal and Fox News found no evidence that Joe Biden benefited from his son’s business dealings. Even the most garishly pro-Trump outlets like Breitbart have treaded carefully with allegations based on purported Biden emails. With less than a week left to vote, Trump yesterday mused about grappling with Biden in the style of an Ultimate Fighting Championship match. He also made up a story about special face masks in California that can’t be taken off, and lied about a coronavirus vaccine being available QUOTE momentarily ENDQUOTE. This act has worn thin! Trump's targets face threats Donald Trump’s people claim he was joking, like they always do when he says something insane. But Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer isn’t laughing. At a rally this week in Michigan, with the crowd chanting lock her up, Trump suggested the recently foiled kidnapping plot against Whitmer wasn't a problem. In response, Whitmer told CBS News yesterday that QUOTE anyone who thinks it's funny has a real twisted sense of what humor is ENDQUOTE. She said every time Trump mentions her, she gets more death threats, and accused Trump of stoking a mob mentality against public officials. Meanwhile, the Washington Post reports the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Capitol Police are now routinely engaged in investigations of threats against public officials attacked publicly by the president. According to the Post, the Central Intelligence Agency’s most endangered employee for much of the past year was not some covert operative, but an analyst who faced a torrent of threats after filing a whistleblower report that led to Trump’s impeachment. The analyst spent months living in no-frills hotels under surveillance by CIA security. That and more strict security measures were imposed by the CIA’s Security Protective Service, which monitored thousands of threats online. Over time, a pattern emerged: Violent messages surged each time the analyst was mentioned by the president. The same pattern has played out with others targeted by Trump. Anthony Fauci, the pandemic response chief, recently revealed that he requires near-constant security because of threats against him and his family. One of Trump’s favorite targets, New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, routinely receives between two and eight serious threats each week. And California Congressman Adam Schiff, who presented the impeachment case against Trump, faced so many threats during the Senate trial that he required round-the-clock security. Schiff told the Post QUOTE the truth is Donald Trump knows exactly what he’s doing with these statements and that some of his supporters will take him seriously and literally. We must not ignore the danger he is creating ENDQUOTE. The sooner Trump loses his bully pulpit, the safer we’ll all be. Breonna Taylor jurors speak Protests continue in Philadelphia in response to the police killing of Walter Wallace Junior, whose family had called 911 to request an ambulance. City officials yesterday announced a 9 pm curfew and said the Pennsylvania National Guard would be deployed. Meanwhile, CBS News reports that two members of the grand jury involved in the Breonna Taylor case are accusing Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron of falsely representing their position on potential indictments for the officers involved in Taylor's death. The anonymous jurors say they were never presented with the option to consider indicting officers on charges linked to Taylor's death. Juror Number Two said QUOTE it was a betrayal ENDQUOTE. Taylor was shot and killed in her Louisville home during a police raid in March. While police claim they announced themselves at the door, several witnesses said they gave no warning before firing a barrage of bullets into the apartment. No officers were charged in Taylor's death, but one officer at the scene, Brett Hankison, was fired and charged with wanton endangerment for shooting at an apartment next door. Juror Number Two told CBS there was an uproar when prosecutors told the grand jury that the wanton endangerment charge was the only one to consider after hours of testimony. The two anonymous jurors say what prompted them ultimately to speak out was a press conference held by AG Cameron, which Juror Number One said was the first time he heard any mention of possible murder charges. The jurors claim they were never given the option to consider different charges, which left them feeling frustrated and disgusted. Asked if they believed there was enough evidence to bring charges of murder, attempted murder or manslaughter, Juror Number One said there was. Kentucky’s AG has a lot to answer for. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: Covid-19 hospitalizations have risen an estimated forty six percent over last month, the New York Times reports. The surge is hitting cities and towns that lack the resources to cope with rising case numbers. Front-line health workers are falling ill faster than they can be replaced in places like Idaho, Missouri, New Mexico and Utah. It’s nasty out there, friends; stay home if you can. As of today, the Washington Post reports, it will be legal for logging companies to build roads and cut timber throughout nine point three million acres in one of the world’s largest intact temperate rainforests, the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. Conservation groups call this forest the lungs of North America. The looming environmental destruction comes as the Trump administration reverses a protection order put in place during Bill Clinton’s administration. It’s depraved, folks! Women in Poland began striking yesterday in response to a court ruling that imposed a near-total abortion ban across the country. The mayor of Warsaw has announced support for the strike and is giving city employees leave to participate. Solidarity, sisters. Tanzania held a presidential election yesterday; it isn’t going well. Opposition candidates have made claims of ballot box-stuffing, social media censorship, physical intimidation and violence by the ruling party. According to the Associated Press, Internet services slowed ahead of the vote, and restrictions were placed on foreign news reporters and election monitors. People have been encouraged to take to the streets if results are announced before votes are properly counted. You don’t say? That’s all for the AM Quickie. Join us this afternoon on the Majority Report. OCT 29, 2020 - AM QUICKIE HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Corey Pein PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

This Memorial day we are joined by current Pennsylvania National Guard member, Walt! He has served in the military and was stationed in Afghanistan for a time. In this episode, he talks to us about his experiences from basic training, to being stationed in Afghanistan and to streaming video games on Twitch! Walt's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/unregulatedmeatmarket Socials: Twitter - https://twitter.com/JJConnectionPo1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jandjconnectionpodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjconnectionpodcast/ Email - jandjconnection95@gmail.com

Major General John Gronski is a much sought-after public speaker and leadership seminar facilitator. He is the author of the book, “The Ride of Our Lives, Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love.” John retired from the Army in 2019 after 40 years of service on active duty and in the Pennsylvania National Guard. He is a decorated combat Veteran and as a brigade commander, he led over 5,000 American Soldiers and Marines in Ramadi, Iraq in 2005 and 2006. He also commanded the 28th Infantry Division from 2012 to 2016 and served as a Deputy Commanding General for US Army Europe, headquartered in Viesbaden, Germany from 2016 to 2019. In the civilian sector, John has worked as a management consultant for Greencastle Associates Consulting where he led diverse teams implementing large and complex projects. Currently, he is the CEO of Leader Grove, LLC, a leadership consulting firm. You can find out more about John on his website, www.johngronski.com

About this Episode Today we are honored to host John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) on the show.  John, is founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC; an adjunct fellow with the Center for European Policy Analysis; and director of the leadership academy for student-athletes at Lebanon Valley College.  Today John will talk about Life, Leadership and Love. Key Points of Discussion John Gronski’s life story Involvement in Iraq Civilian Life Experience Importance of networking Civilian leadership as compared to military leadership Book on leadership Entrepreneurial aspects of writing a book Advice for the Veterans Key Milestones of this Episode [01:10] John Grosnki’s life story [05:12] Working experience in Iraq [06:29] Normal civilian life for Army veteran [09:26] Networking [12:45] Leadership; difference in Army and Civilian [16:45] Memorable adventure with family [20:03] Leadership book [24:24] Entrepreneurial aspects of writing a book [31:32] Advice for veterans [32:55] Talking about book reviews Key Quotes “Military creates more leaders than any other organization.” “Whether it be a story from experience I had in the military or a story from an experience I've had in the civilian sector, I try to use those military leadership principles and frame them in a story that almost anybody could understand.” “I think you really have to understand who your audience is and who you're speaking to.” “You have to be comfortable with making decisions and having the courage to make the decisions.” “Character really matters, and of course in the military, character based organizations and values are very important to us.” “You have to be true to your values even when your back is against the wall.” “If you're still in the military, you've get to start branding yourself and you really have to get a feel for what is your life purpose and you have to find something, if you're going to be an entrepreneur and get involved with a business, it has to be something that you're passionate about and I think if you could start doing those type of things, you know, Branding yourself, understanding what you believe, what your life purpose is, and then finding something you're passionate about. I think that really helps with the transition. About Our Guest   John is a leadership and peak performance expert, a motivational storyteller, and a much sought-after speaker and leadership seminar leader. His presentations feature inspirational stories and wisdom gained from his own leadership experience and the experience of others. John has provided leadership assessments, training and/or keynote addresses to many large organizations and companies including General Dynamics, the United States Army, the National Conference on Ethics in America at West Point, Pennsylvania National Guard, Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network, PECO Energy, Exelon, Comcast, , the YMCA, the Freedom Alliance, Penn State University, Drexel University, Widener University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh,  Wilkes University, Lebanon Valley College, Albert Einstein Health Network, Buckman’s Inc., Delaware Valley Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Schlouch Inc., Boy Scouts of America, Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce, the Kulski Foundation, the USO, Rotary International, VFW, and the Young Presidents Organization. John is the author of the inspirational leadership book, “The Ride of Our Lives – Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love”. The book tells the inspiring story about a family on a transformational journey as they bicycled across the USA. This was 1983, no ubiquitous mobile phones, internet, email, Google, nor social media sites.  The closest thing to connectivity was a payphone along a dusty road. Through the journey they camped in a variety of places including farmer’s fields, state parks, behind churches and schools, town parks,

A helicopter crashes in a Pennsylvania backyard and, in Philadelphia, a gunman holds police off for 2 hours before being killed. Meanwhile, Knoebels announces its newest ride and a Pennsylvania National Guard member breaks an army glass ceiling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was 1944 in the small Luxembourg Town of Wiltz. The war had taken a heavy toll as Wiltz had been a center of resistance and suffered brutal reprisals. People were shot in the town square and men were forced into the German army or sent to concentration camps. The German occupation lasted four years before the Germans pulled out in September 1944. After the town’s liberation, Allied soldiers rotated through Wiltz for R&R (rest and recuperation). The 112th Regiment, part of the 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard (known as the Keystone Division), had been sent to relieve troops battling to retake Huertgen Forest. After sustaining heavy casualties they were sent to regroup and rest in Wiltz. The people there had very little and had not been able to celebrate Christmas or anything else during the years of occupation. A few days before Thanksgiving Corporal Harry Stutz told his buddy, Corporal Richard Brookins, “I think we should give this town a Christmas party, A St. Nicholas Day. For hundreds of years here in Wiltz, they had a celebration on the fifth of December, the eve of St. Nicholas Day. A man dressed as St. Nick paraded through the town and gave candy to the kids. Kids here haven’t celebrated St. Nicholas Day for nearly five years because of the war. Some of them have never seen St. Nick at all.

Who Guards the Guardians? Ken's guest is a captain in the Pennsylvania National Guard. But what is the Guard? What do they do? Where do they serve? Who commands them, Washington, Harrisburg, or the headlines? Most importantly, who pays for them? The answer to these and many more questions all start out with the same two words: “It depends”. What “sticks in Ken's craw” this week is no one's favorite, but it should be: Jury Duty. Found in this episode: What's in the Mail Bag? xx:xx:xx-xx:xx:xx Reducing the size of the state house Racist cops on Facebook A new “police tax” in Pennsylvania's hinterlands? Feeling ignored, violated, and gutted? So is Pennsylvania's constitution. A Conversation with Captain Jim xx:xx:xx-xx:xx:xx What does the Guard do? Inefficiencies galore, one after the other Deployments galore: Iraq, New Orleans, and New Jersey The fiscal dangers behind states of emergency The bigger the budget, the better! The Guard as cop What Sticks in Ken's Craw? Jury Duty xx:xx:xx-xx:xx:xx Why it gets a well-deserved bad rap – but is that deliberate? The secret power of the jury, a present from William Penn to us “Troublemaker Penn” repeatedly arrested for preaching in the streets Guilty as all hell, but the jury refused to convict, disobeying judge and king The result? A new, unstoppable right: Jury Nullification It helped defeat slavery, Prohibition, and other tyrannical acts of government More Information: Guests: Pennsylvania National Guard: https://www.png.pa.gov Reducing the size of the state legislature: https://ballotpedia.org/Pennsylvania_Size_of_Legislature_Reduction_Amendment_(2018) Injustice Watch: https://www.injusticewatch.org/ Cops racist Facebook posts: https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-police-facebook-scandal-racist-plain-view-project-richard-ross-20190619.html Gov. Wolf's Police Tax: https://www.mcall.com/news/pennsylvania/mc-nws-wolf-budget-state-police-fee-20190205-story.html Jury Nullification: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_nullification Troublemaker William Penn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Penn#Persecutions_and_imprisonments Pennsylvania Constitution: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/00/00.HTM Mark Twain: https://simple.wikiquote.org/wiki/Mark_Twain Commercials: Amendment 16: http://AmendmentSixteen.com Freedom Financial Tax: 866-401-1090 Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania: http://LpPa.org Iron Will Tattoo Club: https://ironwilltattoo.club Steven Werley Digital Marketing: https://www.stevenwerley.com Toastmasters International: http://toastmasters.org Wallace Automotive: https://www.wallaceautoservice.com

Governor Wolf has proposed the Military Family Education Program, or PA GI Bill, enabling members of the Pennsylvania National Guard to earn college benefits for their spouse and children.Senator Lindsey Williams will co-sponsor the legislation in the state Senate.It hasn't been voted on yet but, if it passes, the PA GI Bill would be the first program of its kind in the nation.The education benefit will be available to Guard members and existing service members transferring into the National Guard who completed their initial military term and commit to an additional six years of Guard service.The program will provide for 10 semesters of tuition-free education for family member(s). The benefit must be used at a Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) approved educational institution, and at the tuition rate set by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).Currently, National Guard members are eligible for the Education Assistance Program with their initial service obligation of six years that provides them a non-transferable educational benefit.

Stacey and Mark had the unique pleasure to sit down with combat veteran, and all around amazing individual, Earl Granville. He is a retired Army Staff Sgt., who lost part of his leg when a roadside bomb struck his vehicle in eastern Afghanistan in 2008. Granville was on his third deployment with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 1/109th Infantry Regiment when he was injured. You may remember Earl from his amazing finish at the Boston Marathon one year ago, carrying his good friend and guide, Andi Marie Piscopo across the finish line, while she carried the American flag . Earl is a motivation speaker, advocate, sometimes actor, but most importantly a hero. His new mission is to spread the word of positivity and togetherness to veteran and civilian alike. This is part 1 of our interview with Earl.

This Episode features Matt Gibbons. He served in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 10 years and retired as a Staff Sergeant. Matt deployed to Kosovo, New Orleans, and Iraq. Matt shares about the reasons he chose to join the National Guard and about his deployments. He shares about the missions he carried out in Iraq and... The post Episode 025 Matt Gibbons appeared first on We Few Podcast.

Col. Steve Mahoney served as Command Inspector General, Pennsylvania National Guard; Director of Operations at Army Aviation Support Facility Pennsylvania National Guard; Installation Commander as Base Operations Commander in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Col. Steve Mahoney served as Command Inspector General, Pennsylvania National Guard; Director of Operations at Army Aviation Support Facility Pennsylvania National Guard; Installation Commander as Base Operations Commander in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Col. Steve Mahoney served as Command Inspector General, Pennsylvania National Guard; Director of Operations at Army Aviation Support Facility Pennsylvania National Guard; Installation Commander as Base Operations Commander in Kandahar, Afghanistan.