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About the Book: What starts as a minute-by-minute account of a disaster in a war zone quickly turns into an uplifting story of survival and triumph in FINDING WAYPOINTS: A Warrior's Journey Towards Peace and Purpose by Terese Schlachter and Col. Gregory D. Gadson, (Ret.). Emmy Award winning television producer Schlachter was working at the Pentagon Channel when she attended a press event at Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Military Advanced Training Center (MATC) in 2007 after a decade covering national news for NBC and MSNBC in Washington. There, the co-authors met for the first time. Their resulting book is the result of their extraordinary relationship, a hybrid of biography and autobiography, that tells the story of a man who survived the worst and has used his experience to enrich the lives of others. ***Copies of the book will be made available for purchase at the conclusion of the event and can be signed by the author.*** Purchase the book here. About the Authors: Terese Schlachter is a Washington, D.C., based writer and producer of videos and documentaries (NBC News, Dept of Defense) who first met Colonel Gadson when covering the new veterans facility at the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 2007. She became his fast friend and confidante during his painful recovery and rehabilitation. Terese is a three-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and founder and Chief Storyteller of Ridgeback Communications. Her short film "Picture Perfect" was nominated for "Best Short" at the 2017 DC Indie Film festival as well as a National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy. She lives in Shady Side, Maryland, with her husband Jon, and Lillian, a Rhodesian Ridgeback dog. Colonel Gregory Gadson, (Ret.) was grievously wounded in an IED attack in Iraq in 2007 while he and his unit were returning from a service for two fallen soldiers. He subsequently lost both legs and severely injured his right arm, and, in the course of his rehabilitation and recovery, he became a source of inspiration and motivation for other war-wounded at the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Due to his longtime connection with West Point as a football player there, and his friendship with the coach of the then-struggling NY Giants in 2007, Gadson soon became a motivational co-coach and spiritual guide, helping the team go from nearly last place to Superbowl Champions in 2008. Gadson subsequently starred in a major Hollywood movie, Battleship, and has been an admired motivational speaker and coach for numerous organizations, both civilian and military, for several years now. An avid outdoorsman and enthusiast of skiing, cycling, and deep-sea fishing, he has led numerous adventure-travel expeditions for wounded veterans. He is the recipient of the 2010 NCAA Inspiration Award and the 2017 Henry Biscardi Achievement Award. In his honor, in October 2022, the new veterans center at Wayne State University was named the Colonel Gregory Gadson Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence. When not traveling around the country as a motivational speaker, Gadson enjoys time at home in Alexandria, VA, with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and continues to pursue his acting career and his love of photography.
Tonight live, ! He will be discussing his book “ The Paranormal Christian” Richard D. Lewis is an author, journalist, and veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A graduate of the Defense Information School's writing, broadcast, and public affairs programs, Richard joined the Air Force in 1987 and spent 10 years as a broadcast journalist stationed in Turkey, Utah, and Colorado. After his time serving in the Air Force, Richard worked in TV production in Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, California. Creator of the award-winning Pentagon Channel TV newsmagazine Air Force Space Today, he has won multiple Telly and Thomas Jefferson Awards. Upon completion of Doreen Virtue's Angel Therapy Practitioner Course in 2003, Richard became a certified spiritual counselor by the California Board of Hypnotherapy. He is also a communicant member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in good standing. He is an active member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Torrance, California, where he participates in special choir and assists in worship services. He has also enjoyed fellowship with Southern Baptists, Independent Baptists, and Church of Christ congregations, where he has delivered sermons, conducted song services, and led small group Bible studies. Richard has been featured in Blackbelt Magazine, FILMINK, Rocket Magazine, Geek Monthly, Astro News, P3 Production Update, Space Country Times, AMC Theatres, AFN TV, Fangoria.com, Campus Circle, The Pentagon Channel, Milsat Magazine, and Santa Maria Times among many others. When not writing or watching the latest Dodgers game or professional boxing matches, Richard enjoys relaxing with his family in Gardena, California.
Richard D. Lewis is an author, journalist, and veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A graduate of theDefense Information School's writing, broadcast, and public affairs programs, Richardjoined the Air Force in 1987 and spent 10 years as a broadcast journalist stationed inTurkey, Utah, and Colorado. After his time serving in the Air Force, Richard worked in TVproduction in Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, California. Creator of the award-winning Pentagon Channel TV newsmagazine Air Force Space Today, he has won multipleawards for his work, including the Telly, Thomas Jefferson, Air Force Media, and SpaceCommand Media Awards.Upon completion of Doreen Virtue's Angel Therapy Practitioner Course in 2003, Richardbecame a certified spiritual counselor by the California Board of Hypnotherapy. He is also acommunicant member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in good standing. He is anactive member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Torrance, California, where he participatesin special choirs and assists in worship services. He has also enjoyed fellowship withSouthern Baptists, Independent Baptists, and Church of Christ congregations, where hedelivered sermons, conducted song services, and led small group Bible studies.Richard has been featured in Blackbelt Magazine, FILMINK, Rocket Magazine, Geek Monthly,Astro News, P3 Production Update, Space Country Times, AMC Theatres, AFN TV,Fangoria.com, Campus Circle, The Pentagon Channel, Milsat Magazine, and Santa MariaTimes among many others. He is a published songwriter on Aska's Nine Tongues LP as thelyricist behind their acclaimed single “The Dream.” He also wrote screenplay treatments forGeoff Nicholls of Black Sabbath which were pitched to England's Horror Channel. Richard'sThe first book, The Paranormal Christian: Book I, was published in December 2020. Book 2launched in April, 2022.When not writing or watching the latest Dodgers game (or any other sport), Richard enjoysrelaxing with his family in Gardena, California. Learn more at richarddlewisauthor.com.
Amy is an award-winning multimedia journalist and military combat veteran with more then 28 years of experience in storytelling, communications and multimedia content creation. She's worked as a TV anchor and host, a U.S. Marine Combat Correspondent and adjunct professor for a boutique international business school. Her imagery and articles have been published on Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, Newsweek Magazine, Soldier of Fortune Magazine, Leatherneck Magazine, CENTCOM's Unipath Magazine and many other news outlets. A native of Santa Rosa, California, Amy joined the U.S. Marines in 1993 and spent 8 years on active duty before transitioning to a successful career in the media industry where she created and produced a television program called "North County's Endless Summer" for KOCT and later worked as a reporter for NBC 7 San Diego. She was also hand-selected to anchor and report for The Pentagon Channel based in Alexandria, Virginia from 2003-2010. She currently serves as the director of communications for Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity (MCTSSA) at Camp Pendleton, California, where she manages the command's public affairs and outreach efforts. Amy also serves as a Public Affairs Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, advising and leading strategic communications activities and initiatives focused on the North Atlantic and Artic regions. She's also the liaison to the NATO Joint Force command in Norfolk, Virginia. She served nearly 18 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, on active duty and in the reserves, as a combat correspondent with multiple deployments, including two deployments to Iraq and three to Afghanistan. Her tours also included positions with Joint Special Operations Command, U.S. Africa Command and as the DoD's Media Bureau Chief on Guam for nearly five years. Amy has been an adjunct professor responsible for creating curriculum and teaching social media tactics, organizational development and entrepreneurship at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels at California International Business University (CIBU). She is also a certified DoD instructor at Defense Information School (DINFOS), at Fort Mead, Maryland. Amy is a global travel enthusiast and has been to more than 25 countries: Afghanistan, Argentina, Bahrain, Bahamas, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Niger, Palau, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, The Netherlands and Switzerland. Amy holds a BA degree in communications from California State University at San Marcos, an MS in Global Leadership from University of San Diego and is a graduate of numerous courses from DINFOS. Amy resides in San Diego with her husband and their rescue dog, Schatzie, where they enjoy hiking local trails and golfing many nearby courses. https://www.victory-strategies.com/amys-bio
Co-founder/CEO of Sideline Prep GeNienne Samuels talks about her amazing career as an entrepreneur, coach, public speaker and as a former cheerleader of The Washington Redskins , Washington Wizards, and the 2008 Bangalore Cheerleading team in India and how her organization helps young ladies prepare for cheerleading with confidence, knowledge, style and more! GeNienne has also toured many military bases throughout the world and also TV host of “Operation Rising Star” on the Pentagon Channel , “School Scene” on local TV and in-game host for numerous teams in the WNBA, NBA, NFL and more! Check out the amazing GeNienne Samuels on all streaming platforms and www.sidelineprep.com today! #geniennesamuels #sidelineprep #cheerleader #enterpreneur #washingtonredskins #washingtonwizards #2008Bangladorecheerleading #operationrisingstar #pentagonchannel #WNBA #NBA #NFL #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnergeniennesamuels #themikewagnershowgeniennesamuels --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support
Co-founder/CEO of Sideline Prep GeNienne Samuels talks about her amazing career as an entrepreneur, coach, public speaker and as a former cheerleader of The Washington Redskins , Washington Wizards, and the 2008 Bangalore Cheerleading team in India and how her organization helps young ladies prepare for cheerleading with confidence, knowledge, style and more! GeNienne has also toured many military bases throughout the world and also TV host of “Operation Rising Star” on the Pentagon Channel , “School Scene” on local TV and in-game host for numerous teams in the WNBA, NBA, NFL and more! Check out the amazing GeNienne Samuels on all streaming platforms and www.sidelineprep.comtoday! #geniennesamuels #sidelineprep #cheerleader #enterpreneur #washingtonredskins #washingtonwizards #2008Bangladorecheerleading #operationrisingstar #pentagonchannel #WNBA #NBA #NFL #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnergeniennesamuels #themikewagnershowgeniennesamuels --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support
Co-founder/CEO of Sideline Prep GeNienne Samuels talks about her amazing career as an entrepreneur, coach, public speaker and as a former cheerleader of The Washington Redskins , Washington Wizards, and the 2008 Bangalore Cheerleading team in India and how her organization helps young ladies prepare for cheerleading with confidence, knowledge, style and more! GeNienne has also toured many military bases throughout the world and also TV host of “Operation Rising Star” on the Pentagon Channel , “School Scene” on local TV and in-game host for numerous teams in the WNBA, NBA, NFL and more! Check out the amazing GeNienne Samuels on all streaming platforms and www.sidelineprep.com today! #geniennesamuels #sidelineprep #cheerleader #enterpreneur #washingtonredskins #washingtonwizards #2008Bangladorecheerleading #operationrisingstar #pentagonchannel #WNBA #NBA #NFL #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnergeniennesamuels #themikewagnershowgeniennesamuels
Josh Murray debuted nationally in TV movie "Killing Lincoln" (as assassin Lewis Powell) – Executive Produced by Ridley Scott and narrated by Tom Hanks – it set a record in viewership on the National Geographic Channel. Since then, he has starred in real life spy drama "Game of Pawns" on the Pentagon Channel, which won 2 regional Emmys and was featured in major media outlets world-wide, appeared in NBC's “Revolution” and "Taxi Brooklyn" as well as the feature film adaption of David Baldacci's book "Wish You Well" (starring Mackenzie Foy, Ellen Burstyn and Josh Lucas). He has also worked as an actor for and/or with multiple branches of the military and various law enforcement agencies. Josh appeared in Tribeca Official Selection “Inheritance” starring Lily Collins, Simon Pegg and Connie Nielsen and most recently in Lifetime's "Deadly Girls Night Out" and “Missing Twin” opposite Alaina Huffman as well as Aussie mercenary Russel on General Hospital. His latest project is a self-produced feature called “Gym Rat” playing an ex-con fitness freak with delusions of being the next Mr. Olympia. *Josh married the love of his life Catherine last fall and they recently took their honeymoon in Molokai, Hawaii together. “Live On Air With Steven Cuoco” is a weekday syndicated satellite radio program produced and hosted by Steven Cuoco, who is a veteran expert in public relations, reality TV, media, broadcasting, and podcasting. The radio program is heard in 200 countries. Power985.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco/support
Screenwriter Sean Paul Murphy is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Brannon Hollingsworth. In this episode, Sean discusses the current best ways to query agents and producers with your scripts, including the pros and cons of contests and how to find the contact information for the right people. Sean also talks about writing faith-based scripts, how to decide what jobs to take, and writing in different genres. Lastly, he discusses his approach to telling meaningful stories. Sean Paul Murphy is an author and award-winning screenwriter. He has written fourteen feature films including Hidden Secrets, Sarah's Choice, The Encounter, and the Revelation Road trilogy. He is a 2012 winner of the Kairos Prize for Screenwriting. A series of short true-crime films he wrote for the FBI won a combined six Emmys on the Pentagon Channel. He is the author of a memoir The Promise, or the Pros and Cons of Talking with God, and a novel Chapel Street, which was inspired by a haunting his family experienced. Both books were traditionally published by TouchPoint Press. A streaming series based on his Revelation Road films is currently being shot by Sony in South Africa. He also works for Discovery and periodically teaches screenwriting at Towson University. This episode can also be found on YouTube. Show Notes The following resources were mentioned in the show or are useful resources recommended by the guests. Links might be marked as affiliates, meaning we earn a commission if you buy through the link. IMDb Pro - https://pro.imdb.com/signup/index.html "Chapel Street" by Sean Paul Murphy - https://amzn.to/3kYZlPh [Affilaite}"The Promise, or The Pros and Cons of Talking With God" by Sean Paul Murphy - https://amzn.to/3whZToN [Affiliate] Learn More About Our Guest You can follow this guest on several platforms, including: Sean's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614701/Sean's Blog: https://seanpaulmurphyville.blogspot.com/Sean's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.p.murphy.60Sean's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeanPaulMurphy Credits Support this show and get access to exclusive content by donating at Patreon.com/CreativelyChristian. This show is produced by Theophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
GeNienne Samuels is the founder and president of Sideline Prep, as well as an accomplished entrepreneur, consultant, coach, and public speaker. Freelancing as a news anchor, producer, and reporter, Samuels is also a Business Process Reengineer(BPR), quality and process improvement consultant, and holds the distinguished credential of being a Project Management Professional(PMP). Samuels recently retired as a Wizard Girl for the NBA's Washington Wizards to take on the role as the In-Arena Host for the Washington Wizards. In addition to her love of stunting, cheerleading, and dance, GeNienne owns a quality consulting company, GS Consulting & Communication, Inc.(GSCC), that services the State of Maryland, the Federal Government, and small businesses and nonprofits in the DC Metropolitan area. GeNienne is also the host for two television shows: “Operation Rising Star'' (in support of the military) which airs on the Pentagon Channel and “SchoolScene: (in support of Fairfax County Public Schools) which can be viewed on RedApple21 in Fairfax County. https://youtu.be/rQHIbzldS0c Sideline Prep is an international network of current and former professional and semi-professional cheerleaders that fully prepare aspiring professional cheerleaders with the knowledge, style, and glamour to walk into professional cheerleading prep classes and auditions for the NFL and NBA with confidence and ultimately, “sideline-ready.” GeNienne and her team of coaches have spent years developing, implementing, testing, tracking, and tweaking strategies, techniques and advice to target the techniques that yield positive results so they can share, deliver, and teach what really works. For more information, please visit www.sidelineprep.com Follow GeNienne and Sideline Prep on Instagram @SidelinePrep & @GeNienneWithaG “Like” GeNienne and Sideline Prep on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sidelineprep Follow GeNienne and Sideline Prep on Twitter @SidelinePrep & @GeNienneWithaG Watch videos by GeNienne with Sideline Prep on YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/SidelinePrep/videos
GeNienne Samuels is the President/CEO and Co-Founders of Sideline Prep, as well as a TV host/anchor, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and professional cheerleader alumni of the NFL and NBA. She recently retired as a Wizard Girl for the NBA's Washington Wizards to take on the role as the In-Arena Host for the Washington Wizards. As a Wizard Girl, she was named Captain after her rookie season and was awarded Most Valuable Wizard Girl two years in a row. In addition to her love of stunting, cheerleading, and dance, GeNienne is also an accomplished business professional. She is a Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and process improvement consultant and holds the distinguished credential of being a Project Management Professional(PMP). GeNienne owns a quality consulting company, GS Consulting & Communication, Inc., that services the State of Maryland, the Federal Government, and small businesses and non-profits in the DC Metropolitan area. GeNienne is also the host for two television shows: “Operation Rising Star” (in support of the military) which airs on the Pentagon Channel and “SchoolScene: (in support of Fairfax County Public Schools) which can be viewed on RedApple21 in Fairfax County. For more information, please visit www.sidelineprep.com/ Follow GeNienne and Sideline Prep on Instagram @SidelinePrep & @GeNienneWithaG “Like” GeNienne and Sideline Prep on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sidelineprep Follow GeNienne and Sideline Prep on Twitter @SidelinePrep & @GeNienneWithaG Watch videos by GeNienne with Sideline Prep on YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/SidelinePrep/videos Webinar link: --- How to Land a Spot on the Pro Cheer Team of Your Dreams https://sidelineprepprocheer.com/procheertraining Challenge link: --- OPERATION Pro Cheer Challenge https://sidelineprepprocheer.com/operationprocheerchallenge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/support
Preparing ourselves for the future of work can be a daunting task. Faced with the rapid transformation of technology, the adoption of automation and AI into our workplaces and let's not forget to throw in there a dose of global pandemic, who could blame you for thinking that the outlook was challenging. But as you'll hear from today's guest, it is also filled with possibility. Andrea Clarke, is an advocate for people becoming “future fit”. As a former television news reporter and Washington D.C. correspondent, Andrea covered major news events for Al Jazeera English, the Pentagon Channel and Thomson Reuters before working on humanitarian aid programs to re-build Iraq and Afghanistan. Andrea then led the communication campaign for the Save Darfur advocacy movement to stop the genocide in Sudan. Through her work she has been fulfilling her life's purpose for growing careers, and in 2012 founded FutureFitCo, a digital learning business developing future fit people at scale, by accelerating the skills needed to lead with impact. She is also the author of the award-winning book 'Future Fit: How to Stay Relevant and Competitive in the Future of Work'. In today's chat we cover; How Andrea's career in front of the camera inspired her desire for others to communicate with impact What it means to be future fit and the steps you can take to prepare yourself for the future of work The value of a Growth Mindset and how this skill alone will propel your career forward The importance of shared purpose within organisations, how to find it and communicate it The silver lining of COVID and how it has opened the door for us to redesign our world of work for the better How creativity is in all of us and what you can do to tap into yours Andrea's own sense of purpose and the events that led her to understanding and articulating her own values The routines and rituals that Andrea uses to ensure she's showing up as her best self As quoted by Andrea; “The future of work is about our talent. It's about the way we negotiate change, actively pursue transformation & deploy human skills to create value - both for ourselves and the organisations we work for.” Andrea is an engaging and straight-talking woman on a mission to transform our organisations from the individual level for a better future. You'll leave this chat inspired to look inward and evaluate your skills and opportunities for growth. Andrea Clarke Future Fit Co. | LinkedIn | Instagram Melissa Marsden Download your Setting your North Star workbook www.melissamarsden.com.au/northstar Instagram | LinkedIn | Website
Mettle of Honor: Veteran Stories of Personal Strength, Courage, and Perseverance
Meet Marine Corps Veteran Amy Forsythe of San Diego, CA. Amy is a Communications and Visual Information Strategist. In the military, Amy served as a Combat Correspondent in the Marine Corps and currently serves in the Navy Reserves as a Public Affairs Officer. She is an award-winning digital media content creator. Amy is a multimedia journalist and military veteran with more than 25 years of experience in storytelling, public speaking, and multimedia content creation. TV anchor and host, global traveler, and adventure enthusiast. Amy Forsythe, a lifetime USMCCCA member, never goes anywhere without a camera. Her content has been published on Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, Newsweek Magazine, Soldier of Fortune Magazine, Leatherneck Magazine, CENTCOM's Unipath Magazine, and many other news outlets. Multimedia Journalist: Experienced TV producer and reporter with expertise in shooting, editing, and distribution. Anchored lifestyle program called "North County's Endless Summer" for KOCT, general assignments reporter for NBC 7 San Diego, anchor, and correspondent for The Pentagon Channel. As a public speaker and educator, she served as an adjunct professor creating curriculum and teaching social media, organizational development, and entrepreneurship at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels at California International Business University. Certified Instructor at Defense Information School(DINFOS), Fort Mead, MD. Amy Forsythe is a writer, author, speaker, combat veteran, and global traveler. Her international travel includes Afghanistan, Argentina, Bahrain, Bahamas, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Niger, Palau, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, The Netherlands, and Switzerland. With all that travel, no wonder she takes her camera with her everywhere she goes. Amy Forsythe Contact Information http://linkedin.com/in/amyforsythe https://twitter.com/Amy_Forsythe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support
This episode is made possible by Freedom Sisters Magazine. Freedom Sister Magazine is a premier digital magazine app designed to share the stories of women veterans. It launches in January of 2021. Learn more here.She joined the Defense Information School faculty in 2019 as a government civilian after four years as bureau chief for the Defense Media Activity in Guam, supervising day-to-day operations and coordinating multimedia coverage throughout the Indo-Pacific region. She served as a combat correspondent and public affairs chief in the Marine Corps from 1993 through 2010, when she was commissioned as a public affairs officer in the Navy Reserve. Her first duty station was Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where she produced daily radio and video reports as part of Operation Sea Signal and Joint Task Force 160, the military operation in response to the influx of Cuban and Haitian migrants attempting to gain asylum in the U.S. She transferred to Camp Pendleton, California in 1995. She served as a military journalist for the base newspaper and operations manager for the commander’s information channel. In 2003, she served as an instructor in the broadcast and public affairs departments at the Defense Information School, and while at DINFOS, was selected to be one of the first on-air anchors of the Pentagon Channel when it debuted in 2004. In 2002, she was mobilized and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. She also deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force to Fallujah and Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006 and 2008. It was in 2006, the value of the intelligence information was believed to be among the Iraqi women. Women would talk to each other as they performed their daily tasks and had a wealth of information. But American men were unable to gather that intelligence. Women began to be integrated into combat arm units to gather that information and the role of Female Engagement Teams began. Many people do not understand the role of women in the Iraq and Afghan conflicts over the past twenty years. Because of the work women have done, now all roles are open to women within the military. This changed was due to the courage and commitment of women starting with Female Engagement Teams.She was mobilized to active duty for two more deployments to Afghanistan, serving as the senior U.S. PAO at the German-led NATO Command in 2012 and as the PAO for Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force under the Joint Special Operations Command in 2018. She served a yearlong tour in 2014 at U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany, supporting special operations exercises in Niger, coordinating a large-scale African media conference and helping to develop contingency plans for the military response to the Ebola virus. In 2019, she served as the PAO for naval support facilities and Aegis Ashore missile defense systems in Romania and Poland. As a civilian, she has worked as a general assignments and military beat reporter for NBC affiliates in San Diego, and as a producer and anchor for Oceanside Community Television in northern San Diego County, She was an adjunct professor at the California International Business University, teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and doctorate levels. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication from California State University at San Marco and a Master of Science in global leadership from the University of San Diego.She has won numerous journalism awards, including the Marine Corps Broadcaster of the Year award in 2006, and the PRSA Bronze and Silver Anvil awards in 2009.Connect with Amy:InstagramLinkedInRelated Episode:When Public Affairs Changed – Episode 67How A Care Package Created a Business – Episode 74Finding Herself in the Marines – Episode 12Want to read the whole transcript? Click here.Thank you to my Patreon Sponsor Col Level and above:Kevin Barba, Adriana KeefeThank you Patreon members for your support. Want early access to episodes, ad-free content, and one on one mentorship advice? Become a Patreon member today! Click here.
Andrea Clarke has had an exciting and career as international TV News Reporter in some of the most challenging and dangerous areas of the world. From there, her journey had a few more steps until she started her current business "CareerCEO". That's where she helps in particular women to find their voice. I loved the conversation on adversity and the ups and downs in life! Enjoy! More about Andrea Based in Washington D.C. for most of her career as a television news reporter, Andrea covered major news events for Al Jazeera English, the Pentagon Channel and Reuters, including the US presidential election and Hurricane Katrina. She also worked across the international non-profit arena, working on programs to re-build Iraq, Afghanistan and Georgia - before leading the communication campaign for the Save Darfur advocacy movement to stop the genocide in Sudan. A regular commentator on Sky Business News and The Australian Newspaper, Andrea is emerging as a raw and authentic voice supporting the professional development of people across corporate Australia - with her online + interactive 8 week program called 'Be the CEO of Your Career' Connect with Andrea LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealouiseclarke Twitter: http://twitter.com/andreaclarke22 Website: http://www.careerceo.com.au
World Footprints is pleased to introduce filmmaker Mitty Mirrer who produced and directed a new film honoring the families of fallen troops. "Gold Star Children: Two Generations Sharing Loss and Healing" premiered on the Pentagon Channel on Veteran's Day and is making the Film Festival circuit. Mitty is a Gold Star child herself, having lost her father in Vietnam when she was only one day old. The film focuses on the sharing, loss and mentoring of the Iraq/Afghanistan generation by the Vietnam generation gold star children and how they heal together. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22nd, World Footprints takes a look back at the event that changed America with Saturday Evening Post historial Jeff Nilsson. The shot that killed JFK in 1963 left an indelible mark on America. The Saturday Evening Post was there, capturing the thoughts and tributes of the celebrated men who knew him well in its December 14, 1963 issue, which was devoted almost entirely to memorializing the fallen president. Now, 50 years later, the Post opens its vault to pay honor to our 35th president as his contemporaries knew him. Jeff will offer some historical perspectives and offer a glimpse into the Post's commemorative issue. One of our favorite heroes, Ret. Col. Gail Halverson returns to World Footprints to reflect on his service during World War II. Ret. Col. Halverson flew the C-47S and C-54S aircraft during the Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles) 1948-49. Col. Halverson, aka, Uncle Wiggly Wings is best known as the Candy Bomber during the Berlin Airlift.
To celebrate Veteran's Day on Nov. 11th, World Footprints introduces the fillmaker behind "Gold Star Children: Two Generations Sharing Loss and Healing" which will premiere on the Pentagon Channel. Filmmaker Mitty Mirrer, a gold star child herself, focuses on the sharing, loss and mentoring of the Iraq/Afghanistan generation by the Vietnam generation gold star children and how they heal together. November 22nd marks the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The shot that took the 35th President of the United States was heard throughout the nation and the world. Saturday Evening Post historian Jeff Nilsson opens the Post's archival vaults and shares some historical perspectives. Finally, World Footprints will be joined by Ret. Col. Gail Halverson, a former American Pilot of C-47S and C-54S during the WWII Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles) 1948-49. Col. Halverson, aka, Uncle Wiggly Wings is best known as the Candy Bomber during the Berlin Airlift.
World Footprints is pleased to introduce filmmaker Mitty Mirrer who produced and directed a new film honoring the families of fallen troops. "Gold Star Children: Two Generations Sharing Loss and Healing" premiered on the Pentagon Channel on Veteran's Day and is making the Film Festival circuit. Mitty is a Gold Star child herself, having lost her father in Vietnam when she was only one day old. The film focuses on the sharing, loss and mentoring of the Iraq/Afghanistan generation by the Vietnam generation gold star children and how they heal together. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22nd, World Footprints takes a look back at the event that changed America with Saturday Evening Post historial Jeff Nilsson. Jeff will offer some historical perspectives and why the Post is opening its vault to pay honor to the 35th President to provide some insight through his contemporaries eyes. One of our favorite heroes, Ret. Col. Gail Halverson returns to World Footprints to reflect on his service during World War II. Ret. Col. Halverson flew the C-47S and C-54S aircraft during the Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles) 1948-49. Col. Halverson, aka, Uncle Wiggly Wings is best known as the Candy Bomber during the Berlin Airlift.
To celebrate Veteran's Day on Nov. 11th, World Footprints introduces the fillmaker behind "Gold Star Children: Two Generations Sharing Loss and Healing" which will premiere on the Pentagon Channel. Filmmaker Mitty Mirrer, a gold star child herself, focuses on the sharing, loss and mentoring of the Iraq/Afghanistan generation by the Vietnam generation gold star children and how they heal together. November 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The shot that took the 35th President of the United States was heard throughout the nation and the world. Saturday Evening Post historian Jeff Nilsson opens the Post's archival vaults and shares some historical perspectives. Finally, World Footprints will be joined by Ret. Col. Gail Halverson, a former American Pilot of C-47S and C-54S during the WWII Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles) 1948-49. Col. Halverson, aka, Uncle Wiggly Wings is best known as the Candy Bomber during the Berlin Airlift.
Cartoonist stopped by the Task Force Lifeliner to carry on the age old tradition of cartooning the Troops. Includes sound bites from Tom Richmond, Mad Magazine Cartoonist. Hometown: La Crosse, Wis. and Pvt. Alice Harris, Human Resource Specialist. Hometown: Pinellas Park, Fla. Also available in high definition.
The 77th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion takes responsibility from the 157th in a traditional military transfer of authority ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Soundbite includes Brig. General Duane Gambel - 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Deputy Commanding General, Hometown: Arbutus, MD.; Lt. Col. David Dean - 157th Commander, Hometown: Philadelphia, PA. and Col. Charles Hamilton - Task Force Lifeliner Commander, Hometown: Houston, TX. Produced by Staff Sgt. Peter Sinclair. Also available in High Definition.
Soldiers work together to ensure that they have confidence in their equipment outside the wire. Includes sound bites from Spc. Kyle Stetson, Command Security Team Gunner, Task Force Lifeliner. Hometown: Liberty, Mo and Pfc. Jacob R. Morse, Mechanic, Task Force Lifeliner. Hometown: Port Orchard, Wash. Also available in high definition.
Mechanics with the 1245th Transportation Company build a unique bond maintaining equipment during their deployment. Produced by Staff Sgt. Peter Sinclair. Includes soundbites from Spc. Joe Stewart, from Moore, Okla., Spc. Brett York, from Ada, Okla., and Staff Sgt. Albert Arias, from Pauls Valley, Okla., - mechanics with 1245th Transportation Company.
President of the United States Barack Obama was sworn into office for his second term as President and Commander in Chief on Monday, Jan. 21. Obama, the 44th President, took the opportunity at his swearing in and later on at his Inaugural Ball to thank service members for their sacrifice. His appearance at the Commander in Chief's Inaugural Ball was marked by current service members, Gold Star Families, Tuskegee Airmen and wounded warriors that enjoyed incredible musical performances and a five foot tall cake, baked my Duff Goldman of "Ace of Cakes." See more about the DoD's support of the inauguration here: http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/0113_inauguration/ In response to ongoing violence in neighboring Syria, the U.S. has deployed two Patriot Missile Batteries to Turkey as a larger group of NATO forces. Joining the U.S. service members will be missile defenders from Germany and The Netherlands. Read more about it here: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=118797 January is National Blood Donor Month and the Department of Defense is working to raise awareness about the Armed Services Blood Program. Air Force Col. Richard McBride, director of the Armed Services Blood Program was interviewed by the Pentagon Channel about the differences between civilian and military blood programs, and how you can donate. This mission is one which we should all promote or take part in. The blood stays in the military blood system and heads out to military hospitals around the world and to our brothers and sisters on the front lines. Find out how and where to donate here: http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/ Defense Secretary Leon Panetta visited troops and International Security Assistance Force Allies throughout Europe in what is likely be his last trip abroad as the Secretary of Defense. While on travel, he continued to build relationships with our allies and took some time to impress future recruits. See more from his trip here: http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/0113_panetta1/
In "This Week in the DoD" for April 6: Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn spoked with Soldiers' Radio and Television about the state of affairs in Afghanistan's Regional Command-East and the region's future. Pentagon Press Secretary and acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs George Little delivered his first press briefing in the role of assistant secretary. He fielded questions about a possible North Korean missile test and about operations in Afghanistan. April is the Month of the Military Child. Barbara Thompson, director of Military Community and Family Policy for Children and Youth, spoke with the Pentagon Channel about the month, and what it means to be a military child today. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited troops aboard the USS Peleliu, commending them for their role in Afghanistan and outlining a defense strategy that will work well into the future. He said the crew of the Peleliu exemplifies the capabilities the future force will need. National Guard and civilian dentists, and one oncologist, visited Moldova to help teach dentists there and provide care for dozens of children in need. The visit was part of the North Carolina-Moldova state partnership, established in 1995.
The Military Saves campaign is working to get service members and military families on their best financial footing. Barbara Thompson, director for the Office of Family Policy for Children and Youth, explains some of the financial planning and readiness tools available through Military Saves. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter visited NATO and Afghan leaders in Kabul to discuss the ongoing mission in Afghanistan, and to apologize for the accidental inappropriate disposal of copies of the Quran by service members. International Security Assistance Forces commander Marine Gen. John Allen has also released a statement. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey visited troops at Naval Air Station Pensacola for a town hall meeting. He spoke with the Florida-based service members about the Defense Department's budget as well as its future implications for the military. And with the tax deadline getting closer each day, the Pentagon Channel brings us some tax tips for service members.
In "This Week in the DoD" for Feb. 3: February is African-American History Month. DoDLive will be featuring stories throughout the month about many notable black Americans who helped shape the U.S. military. This week we profile Lt. Harriet Ida Pickens and Ensign Frances Elizabeth Wills, the first black women to become U.S. Naval officers. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy is retiring. In a recent interview with the Pentagon Channel, she recounted some highlights from her three years in the position. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey spoke about the future of the military reserve corps at the Reserve Officers Association's National Security Symposium in Washington, D.C. He said now is a time to determine how best to meet military requirements within budget constraints. Millions of people around the world will tune in this Sunday to watch the New York Giants and New England Patriots face off in Super Bowl XLVI, including thousands of troops serving abroad. Members of the Giants and Patriots extended their thanks and appreciation to service members.