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For Memorial Day 2025, we honor all service members that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, also including CIA and other agencies. During this episode, we share some powerful final words and letters from those that have died while serving. These include: Nathan Hale (Revolutionary War), 1776 Sargeant James Henry Gooding (Civil War), 1863 Major Sullivan Ballou (Civil War), 1861 Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Neil C. Roberts (War on Terror), 2002 Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Marc Alan Lee (War on Terror), 2006 Their final words and letters will always live on, as will they. May we always carry their names and legacies forward. Never Forgotten. Visit www.BuildUponTheGood.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain" Please visit www.TheSamples.com and support them.  

Often times in life we hear the famous quote “ Good things come in small packages”.  That quote fits my next guests character to a Precise T. He maybe small in nature, but has the heart of a Lion. More important is that something valuable or important can often be found in something seemingly small or insignificant.  On December 31, 2016 my next guest found himself in the right place at the right time on a cold New England winter morning.  A fire broke out in a three story wood frame residential dwelling in the City of Everett, Massachusetts. Everett is located just 6.1 miles North of Boston.  This Off Duty Career Peabody Firefighter was driving in his own personal vehicle in a residential neighborhood where he smelled and seen smoke pushing from the eaves of a residential multi story dwelling.  He reacted immediately without hesitation pulling over parking his vehicle into a strangers driveway.  He ran towards danger where he was informed by residents who were fleeing the fire that some residents are still inside.   Peabody Firefighter Dan Barrasso who had no regard for himself wearing civilian clothes with no fire protection conducted primary searches to the first, second and third floors of the multi-family dwelling.  Searching and clearing the first and second floors he made his way to the third floor.  When reaching to a third floor platform apartment he was met by smoke and heat conditions.  His persistence of clearing the building came to fruition as he found an elderly male trying to get dressed inside a bedroom. Because of the selfless act of bravery and courage the elderly males life was spared. Dan Barrasso is a Honorably Discharged as a Petty Officer First Class E-6  serving 14 years with Navy SeaBees.  He fought the Iraq War Conflict “Operation Iraq Freedom” in 2008-2009.  He fought along side the 3rd Battalion 7 Marines “Tiger Team”.   Petty Officer Barrasso holds many Medals, Citations and Awards for Bravery during a stellar 14 year career in the Navy.  Please welcome to Captain Kid's Corner Season 2, Episode 8 Peabody Firefighter Dan Barrasso.

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On today's Midday Report with Host Terry Haines: he Alaska Legislature is getting to work on a bill that would boost state funding for public schools by more than $460 million. At least three districts across the state are considering closing at least one school. And the icebreaker Aiviq is the Coast Guard's newest vessel, despite a history of design problems and failure. Photo: The Aiviq (blue hull) escorts the tugs Corbin Foss, Ocean Wave and Lauren Foss as they tow the conical drilling unit Kulluk from Kiliuda Bay near Kodiak Island, Alaska, Feb. 26, 2013. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis)

Daniel Reyes is Petty Officer 2nd class in the United States Navy. This episode captures the narrative arc of a young man from a small Georgia town finding purpose, direction, and achievement through his naval service. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dannyburnham.substack.com

Send us a textCoach Rondeau is the owner of World Beater Barbell Club he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Mc Duffie School in Granby Massachusetts prior to Covid and Handled football and track at South Hadley H.S. Coach Rondeau is the inventor of the hook bar and author of High School Barbell Club, a great book to lay the foundation for new lifters and coaches. His professional career has been focused on serving others, while maintaining a high level of training and professionalism that has had a direct positive effect on the quality of the lives around him. He has demonstrated this throughout his life, Rondeau was a firefighter for the South Hadley Fire District, and he served in the Navy receiving honors as Petty Officer of the Year in 2007 and receiving 7 Navy Marine Corps Achievement medals. Coach Rondeau has his Bachelors in Kinesiology from Concordia University of Chicago.https://www.instagram.com/worldbeaterbarbellclub?igsh=MThsbDdlamdrZzh5ZA==https://a.co/d/4sljCSChttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

NORFOLK, Va. — Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Rodriguez, a native of Poth, Texas, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Va. Rodriguez attended Poth High School and graduated in 2018. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Poth. “My old baseball coach used to say, ‘If you're five minutes early, you're 10 minutes late,'” said Rodriguez. “In the Navy, there is no more important lesson than knowing where you are supposed to be and when you are supposed to be there, and you are responsible for making...Article Link

The Battle of Chesapeake: Turning Point of the Revolutionary War In this episode of the U.S. Navy History Podcast, hosts Dale and Christophe discuss the pivotal Battle of Chesapeake during the Revolutionary War. They detail the strategies and movements of both the British and French fleets, highlighting key figures and tactical decisions that influenced the outcome. The episode also honors fallen naval hero Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Dean Stethem, recounting his bravery and sacrifice during a 1985 hijacking. usnavyhistorypodcast@gmail.com @usnhistorypod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Ships Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hero Cards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Grateful Nation Project — Hero Cards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠navy-cycling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dale-robertson/message

News with Sean 4-26-2024 …Former Petty Officer stationed in Norfolk convicted of Espionage …War for Tik Tok Rages

In the works is a great collaboration and support network in the Veteran and First Responders Community. A Navy “brat” born in San Diego, Ca. and had two brothers and 1 nephew in the Navy. Not to mention his late father, Roger de Leon, a retired submariner. He enlisted in the Navy in March 1993 as an undesignated Seaman Recruit (E1 paygrade), worked his way up the ranks to Petty Officer 3rd Class (E4) on USS Stout DDG 55 in Norfolk, Virginia until 1998, cross-rated to AO (Aviation Ordnance) and worked for Fallbrook Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach Detachment in California, then cross-rated again in 1999 to Sonar Technician where he later served on USS Barry DDG 52 in Portsmouth, Virginia from 1999-2006, made the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class (E5), transferred to San Diego, Ca. as a Sonar instructor from 2006-2008. He was stationed overseas for his next duty station onboard USS Paul Hamilton DDG 60 in Pearl Harbor where he move up to the aspiring rank of Petty Officer 1st Class (E6) in Hawaii from 2008-2011 and then served as an Oceanography Instructor teaching underwater terrain mapping and weapons handling at Center for Surface Combat Systems Command Detachment Pearl Harbor from 2011-2014. He was advanced immediately to the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7) which sent him to his final duty station onboard USS Antietam CG 54 as 1 of 1 ASW Specialist where he later retired in Yokosuka, Japan on October 1st, 2016 with an Honorable Discharge. Link:ReconChief.comLINKS:https://nonprofitarchitect.org/combat-vet-vision/https://www.facebook.com/iconutilityservices/photos/pcb.3282304212030773/3282304082030786/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvd5sUEtC9xkm7ejGNK5Zw/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/aqseiberthttps://www.facebook.com/CombatVetVisionEmail: Aqseibert@yahoo.comThe Warrior Built Foundation - https://warriorbuilt.org/The PTSD Foundation of America - https://ptsdusa.org/Virtual Office(Come see me) Virbella.comSponsorsSitch Radio - https://sitchradio.com/If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiser Call Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1I part of the solution or the problem.PTSD FOA Warrior Group Chaptershttps://ptsdusa.org/about-us/chapters/

About our guest: Paul Kingsbury is a retired Fleet Master Chief (U.S. Fleet Forces Command) with 31 years of service. He currently serves as the Director of Uniformed Service Relations at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. He's the host of the ‘Cutlass Podcast,' a podcast specializing in leadership lessons and guidance. He's authored or co-authored the 2nd Edition of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide, the Petty Officer's Guide, and the latest edition of the Bluejacket's Manual. He's served as the President of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) and the co-director of Outreach and Brand Ambassador for the U.S. Naval Institute. He's published several articles on Navy policy and issues in Proceedings, the USNI Blog, and Joint Forces Quarterly, receiving awards in both the U.S. Naval Institute General Essay and Enlisted Essay Contests.   About the Episode: Congrats are in order for the newly selected Command Master Chiefs and Command Senior Chiefs. Damo made it y'all. Damon and Tish poke a little fun and congratulate Damo on his selection as a Senior Enlisted Leader. He discusses his thoughts and anticipation about going into a new role. They briefly discuss the story about the Chief who's recently been accused of espionage.   Retired Fleet Master Chief, Paul Kingsbury joins the show to just chat it up with the gang. He talks about his upbringing as a catholic altar boy in a blue-collar family in South Florida in the 1980s. He discusses his early days as an Electrician's Mate (EMN) in the Nuclear Power Plant. How do you even become a Fleet Master Chief? What's the difference between a Force and a Fleet Master Chief? How easy is it for a Fleet Master Chief to make changes? This leads us down a dark rabbit hole about who really runs the military. How's the work/life balance of a CMC moving up to FLTCM? How did Paul get the opportunities to write (and co-author) the CPO Guide, Petty Officer Guide and Bluejacket's Manual? How is the transition to a civilian after 31 years of Military Service?  Paul details the craziest thing that he's seen on a ship while underway. How difficult is it to sustain relationships the higher you climb up the leadership level? Paul explains why he thinks the CPO Selection board has an impact on CPO behavior. Paul's #Dobetter - “What got you here, won't get you there.” These and more topics are covered in this episode of the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.       Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Listen to The Cutlass Podcasty (by Paul Kingsbury) - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03     Keep up with Paul Kingsbury on his social media platforms: U.S. Naval Institute - https://www.usni.org/people/paul-kingsbury Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kingsbury-3bb8a8b3/ Cutllass Leadership (Website) - https://www.cutlassleadership.com/paul X - https://twitter.com/kingsburypaul1?lang=en     For the Books:   The Chief Petty Officer's Guide (Paul Kingsbury) - https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition   Petty Officer's Guide (Paul Kingsbury & Daniel Richard) - https://www.usni.org/press/books/petty-officers-guide   The Bluejacket's Manual, 26th Edition (Thomas J. Cutler, Mark T. Hacala, and Paul Kingsbury) - https://www.usni.org/press/books/bluejackets-manual-26th-edition-0       Links and more from this Episode:   Navy Chief Charged with Espionage - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13110621/amp/us-navy-chief-japan-charged-espionage.html   Air Force Member Set Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-air-force-member-set-fire-israeli-embassy-dc-died-rcna140455       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Os pólos do planeta, o Ártico e o seu oceano congelado e a Antártida, um continente enterrado sob as geleiras, despertam o fascínio dos homens desde a antiguidade. Cientistas e aventureiros se arriscam em suas águas desde muito tempo. Trazemos aqui um breve recorte dessas aventuras, uma focando o Ártico e a busca pela “passagem noroeste” e outra, em breve, focando a Antártida e sua disputada corrida até o pólo magnético do planeta. Para essa expedição, convidamos os intrépidos exploradores do GeoPizza, num crossover inédito com o Scicast. Venham conosco congelar até os ossos!         Patronato do SciCast: Patreon SciCast Padrim SciCast Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://instagram.com/scicastpodcast Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes Equipe de Gravação: Tarik Fernandes, Marcelo de Matos, Anderson Couto, Matheus Silveira, Rodrigo Zottis, Alexander Desmouceaux Edição: TalknCast Citação ABNT: Scicast #579: A Exploração do Ártico. Locução: Tarik Fernandes, Marcelo de Matos, Anderson Couto, Matheus Silveira, Rodrigo Zottis, Alexander Desmouceaux. [S.l.] Portal Deviante, 16/02/2024. Podcast. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/podcasts/scicast-579 Arte: The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Maple follows the crew of Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker Terry Fox through the icy waters of Franklin Strait, in Nunavut, Canada, August 11, 2017. The Canadian Coast Guard assisted the Maple's crew by breaking and helping navigate through ice during several days of the Maple's 2017 Northwest Passage transit. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn / U.S. Coast Guard) Referências e Indicações: GeoPizza Sugestões de Música: Northwest Passage, música sobre a expedição de John Franklin na Passagem do Noroeste - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4V72_QLrRg, uma música folk canadense de 1981, por Stan Rogers   Sugestões de filmes: Série “The Terror” - Amazon Prime (https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Terror/) - Durante a 1ª temporada, acompanhamos a tripulação da Marinha real britânica, encabeçada por Sir John Franklin, Francis Crozier e James Fitzjames. A missão é encontrar a lendária Passagem Noroeste do Ártico. Em vez disso, se depararam com um monstruoso predador parecido com um urso polar, um horror gótico astuto e cruel que persegue os navios em um jogo desesperado de sobrevivência. - Abertura da Série: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlmeJyn0K-8    Sugestões de vídeos: Travessia do perigoso Estreito de Drake - Viagem à Antártica - EP05 Quem descobriu e de quem é a Antártida? | Nerdologia Ártico X Antártica: quais as semelhanças e diferenças? Antártica: O Continente dos Extremos   Sugestões de links: https://aeroin.net/por-que-os-voos-polares-sao-tao-importantes-para-aviacao/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode in our Courage Conversations series, host Mo Barrett is joined by Medal of Honor recipient Petty Officer Bob Ingram, who earned the Medal for his actions in Vietnam where he administered aid to injured Marines despite being severely wounded himself. Petty Officer Ingram discusses his unusual path to the medical field, the love he feels for his comrades, and the important life-lesson he tries to impart on the next generation: It's not about me, It's the TEAM.

Episode 169 UFO Disclosure Update - Interview with Sylvia McKelvey Show NotesSummary: We welcome back investigator Sylvia McKelvey to Bible Mysteries Podcast! Sylvia has been a Christian investigator for over thirty years. She provided research materials for and appeared in the 1983 documentary, The New Age, Pathway to Paradise. produced by WDFC Christian television in Chicago, Illinois. She has been an investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and has served as the MUFON State Section Director for Santa Clara County in California. Sylvia is the author of Storm on the Horizon: The New Age, UFOs, and the Cosmic Christ, which is available at Amazon, Liferich, and Barnes & Noble. Her website is smckelveyahighersource.com. She is a former Petty Officer in the United States Naval Reserve Hospital Corps and served on active duty during Operation Desert Storm. She lives with her husband in Northern California, and she is with us today to discuss UFO disclosure updates. Welcome back, Sylvia!This episode Is brought to you by the following Bible Mysteries Podcast Premium Subscribers or Seekers:Guy B., Donna H., Kristin G., Sharon C., and Andres R. (August 2023)Scriptures:All Scripture references are from the King James Version of the Bible. Revelation 9:1-12, Daniel 12:4 , Revelation 6:19, Revelation 13:4, Matthew 3:16-17, Acts 7:56Show Notes:A lot has come out towards disclosure last year, and 2024 looks to be following that pattern. What is the latest you have learned about disclosure and the US Government?Why has the terminology been changed from UFO to UAP?In our last interview you stated that the Government is in a precarious position officially to have a full disclosure of UFOs. Has anything changed to force their hand in any direction?Why are sightings typically military planes and ships and not commercial ships and planes, for the most part? Is it related to nuclear technology?Do you believe the whistleblowers who testified before Congress are credible witnesses?The Pentagon admits to AATIP, a $22 million program. Major news outlets have covered this like Fox, CNN, etc. Why is this not the biggest story in the history of the world? Is this a setup for the end times deception?Whistleblowers from Jesse Marcel, Bob Lazar, and more recently Luis Elizondo and David Grusch have been personally attacked and discredited by official government sources. Is this a standard tactic by the Pentagon to control the narrative around UFOs?What have you learned about the “jellyfish” UFO that's been recorded?Are there different types of UFOs for different beings or different types of travel? Do you think there is anything to the 8-foot Miami mall aliens story? Was there really a portal opened to allow these things to enter?Does MUFON investigate UFO phenomenon around the world or mostly in the US/North America? Have you learned further information about the attacks on villages in Peru by tall aliens flying on antigravity devices similar to hoverboards?Jeremy Corbell's latest video series is pushing hard to expose that deep state persons are hiding the truth about an active cooperative alliance between these entities and the US Government. Do you have any further corroborating evidence to show this is true?Can the success of the US nation in such a short period of time (250 years) be attributed to contact or a covenant with “alien life, or is this a worldwide phenomenon?The last time you were with us you mentioned that the world is in a preparatory stage to accept UFOs and their occupants. David Grusch is reported by a US Congress member to have stated...

Dec. 15, 2023 ~ Retired US Navy Petty Officer of Lincoln Park Nick Tarcia joins Paul W on his "Christmas On Us" broadcast from Guernsey Farms Dairy in Northville.

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On this episode, I am joined by my special guest, retired Navy Seal Jacob Bachmann. Jacob spent 10 years of his life in the Seal Teams. During that time, he had multiple combat deployments. It was during Jacob's second deployment to Afghanistan, his Seal Team (Team 4) lost Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Kantor. Kantor was shot and killed in action on November 1, 2012, while providing suppressive fire for his Seal Team brothers. Kantor's actions that day saved the lives of all his brothers. In order to keep Kantor's memory and sacrifice alive, Jacob is on a mission to raise $10,000 dollars to donate to the Navy Seal Foundation. On January 14, 2024, Jacob and his fellow seals will take part in a 3.5 mile open water swim in Tampa Bay to help aid the Navy Seal Foundation in it's mission to "provide critical support for the warriors, veterans and and families of Naval Special Warfare."  To help Jacob accomplish his mission and help honor the sacrifice and memory of Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Kantor, click the link below! https://tampabayfrogmanswim.enmotive.com/registrations/fundraising/07e97ad8-1920-4f8d-88cf-9a2604f02d24 If you are not inspired enough to donate yet, you will be if you click the link below and read Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Kantor's Bronze Star With Valor Citation! http://www.veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=2074 For more information on the Tampa Bay Frogman Swim, click below! https://tampabayfrogman.com/

Chief Mike de Leon is a Navy “brat” born in San Diego, Ca. and had two brothers and 1 nephew in the Navy. Not to mention his late father, Roger de Leon, a retired submariner. He enlisted in the Navy in March 1993 as an undesignated Seaman Recruit (E1 paygrade), worked his way up the ranks to Petty Officer 3rd Class (E4) on USS Stout DDG 55 in Norfolk, Virginia until 1998, cross-rated to AO (Aviation Ordnance) and worked for Fallbrook Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach Detachment in California, then cross-rated again in 1999 to Sonar Technician where he later served on USS Barry DDG 52 in Portsmouth, Virginia from 1999-2006, made the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class (E5), transferred to San Diego, Ca. as a Sonar instructor from 2006-2008. He was stationed overseas for his next duty station onboard USS Paul Hamilton DDG 60 in Pearl Harbor where he move up to the aspiring rank of Petty Officer 1st Class (E6) in Hawaii from 2008-2011 and then served as an Oceanography Instructor teaching underwater terrain mapping and weapons handling at Center for Surface Combat Systems Command Detachment Pearl Harbor from 2011-2014. He was advanced immediately to the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7) which sent him to his final duty station onboard USS Antietam CG 54 as 1 of 1 ASW Specialist where he later retired in Yokosuka, Japan on October 1st, 2016 with an Honorable Discharge. LINKS:https://nonprofitarchitect.org/combat-vet-vision/https://www.facebook.com/iconutilityservices/photos/pcb.3282304212030773/3282304082030786/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvd5sUEtC9xkm7ejGNK5Zw/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/aqseiberthttps://www.facebook.com/CombatVetVisionEmail: Aqseibert@yahoo.comThe Warrior Built Foundation - https://warriorbuilt.org/The PTSD Foundation of America - https://ptsdusa.org/Virtual Office(Come see me) Virbella.comSponsorsSitch Radio - https://sitchradio.com/If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiser Call Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1I part of the solution or the problem.PTSD FOA Warrior Group Chaptershttps://ptsdusa.org/about-us/chapters/

Subscriber-only episodeWelcome to the PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER William Bratton series – a person of native American heritage who became a Petty Officer and Radio Operator in TBM Avenger squadron VC-63 stationed aboard the escort carrier USS Kitkun Bay. During Mr. Bratton's service he witnessed kamikaze attacks, endured a flying accident, participated in the bombing of Japan, and was in Tokyo Bay during the surrender as well as ferried allied POW's out of Japan after the war in 1945. Tighten your chin strap and affix your headphones radioman! You are deep inside the belly of a TBM Avenger in charge of communications for your crew and without you, your crew and squadron are flying blind in a war zone.

Please join us for our next series featuring William Bratton – a person of native American heritage who became a Petty Officer and Radio Operator in TBM Avenger squadron VC-63 stationed aboard the escort carrier USS Kitkun Bay. During MR. Bratton's service he witnessed kamikaze attacks, endured a flying accident, participated in the bombing of Japan, and was in Tokyo Bay during the surrender as well as ferried allied POW's out of Japan after the war in 1945. Tighten your chin strap and affix your headphones radioman! You are deep inside the belly of a TBM Avenger in charge of communications for your crew and without you, your crew and squadron are flying blind in a war zone. Check this series out to hear more.Support the show

Lt. Caitlin Piker relieves Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Blinsky as the Commanding Officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) during a change of command ceremony held at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu on July 6, 2023. Rear Admiral Michael Day, the Commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard District, presided over the ceremony and served as guest speaker. (U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas O'Daniels)

Episode 137 Show NotesSummary: We welcome back investigator Sylvia McKelvey to Bible Mysteries Podcast! Sylvia has been a Christian investigator for over thirty years. She provided research materials for and appeared in the 1983 documentary, The New Age, Pathway to Paradise. produced by WDFC Christian television in Chicago, Illinois. She has been an investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and has served as the MUFON State Section Director for Santa Clara County in California. Sylvia is the author of Storm on the Horizon: The New Age, UFOs, and the Cosmic Christ, which we discussed on her first appearance on hour show. She is a former Petty Officer in the United States Naval Reserve Hospital Corps and served on active duty during Operation Desert Storm. She lives with her husband in Northern California.This Episode brought to you by: Our Premium Subscribers or “Seekers”Troy L.Stephanie L.Gary G.Show Notes:MUFON -The “Accidental Truth – UFO Revelations” documentary to be released on April 18, 2023. Has an incredible list of respected individuals, from a Congressman to Pentagon officials, a Stanford Scientist, and well-known researchers making comments and confirming the existence of UFO and the evidence to back it up.The Government is in a precarious position officially have a full disclosure of UFOs. I will explain.Ways contact could be made. And what would make contact with aliens official.Current types of UFOs being reported.Impact UFOs would have on the world.Would UFOs have an impact on international agencies such as the UN and WEF?Are we in a preparatory stage to accept UFOs and their occupants.How could UFOs play into the End Times?Can UFOs be part of a great “deception”? You shared with me the link to a disturbing article in Scientific American where vaccine history will soon be available by:“embedding the record directly into the skin. Along with the vaccine, a child would be injected with a bit of dye that is invisible to the naked eye but easily seen with a special cell-phone filter, combined with an app that shines near-infrared light onto the skin.” Do you see this as a possible way of determining who has not taken the mark?How could the mark of the beast play into this? Takeaway:It is very evident to us that UFOs are going to somehow play into the last days and the coming of the antichrist, yet strong delusion that will cause the world to worship the beast seems impossible today. What if a global phenomenon of “aliens” alleging to be our ancient ancestors were to suddenly appear with advanced knowledge and technology? Then such a scenario seems very likely, causing all the world to abandon religion and tradition to unite under a single savior king. We contend the government is aware of and working in collusion with the demonic spiritual entities behind this deception! Links:https://smckelveyahighersource.com/aboutnew/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/invisible-ink-could-reveal-whether-kids-have-been-vaccinated/Visit our Websites: https://biblemysteriespodcast.com & https://utbnow.comListen to our Podcast: https://biblemysteriespodcast.comBe a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.comSupport the Ministry: https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/BDJH89Contact Us: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.comFollow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteriesFollow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnowFollow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcastFollow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries

Chief Mike de Leon is a Navy “brat” born in San Diego, Ca. and had two brothers and 1 nephew in the Navy. Not to mention his late father, Roger de Leon, a retired submariner. He enlisted in the Navy in March 1993 as an undesignated Seaman Recruit (E1 paygrade), worked his way up the ranks to Petty Officer 3rd Class (E4) on USS Stout DDG 55 in Norfolk, Virginia until 1998, cross-rated to AO (Aviation Ordnance) and worked for Fallbrook Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach Detachment in California, then cross-rated again in 1999 to Sonar Technician where he later served on USS Barry DDG 52 in Portsmouth, Virginia from 1999-2006, made the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class (E5), transferred to San Diego, Ca. as a Sonar instructor from 2006-2008. He was stationed overseas for his next duty station onboard USS Paul Hamilton DDG 60 in Pearl Harbor where he move up to the aspiring rank of Petty Officer 1st Class (E6) in Hawaii from 2008-2011 and then served as an Oceanography Instructor teaching underwater terrain mapping and weapons handling at Center for Surface Combat Systems Command Detachment Pearl Harbor from 2011-2014. He was advanced immediately to the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7) which sent him to his final duty station onboard USS Antietam CG 54 as 1 of 1 ASW Specialist where he later retired in Yokosuka, Japan on October 1st, 2016 with an Honorable Discharge. LINKS:https://nonprofitarchitect.org/combat-vet-vision/https://www.facebook.com/iconutilityservices/photos/pcb.3282304212030773/3282304082030786/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvd5sUEtC9xkm7ejGNK5Zw/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/aqseiberthttps://www.facebook.com/CombatVetVisionEmail: Aqseibert@yahoo.comThe Warrior Built Foundation - https://warriorbuilt.org/The PTSD Foundation of America - https://ptsdusa.org/Virtual Office(Come see me) Virbella.comSponsorsSitch Radio - https://sitchradio.com/If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiser Call Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1I part of the solution or the problem.PTSD FOA Warrior Group Chaptershttps://ptsdusa.org/about-us/chapters/

This edition features stories about members of the Haqqani network being killed or captured during an operation by Afghan and coalition forces, and helicopters flying slingload missions to deliver essentials to remote forward bases. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz

This edition features stories about insurgents loosing ground in Helmand and Kunar Provinces, Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a story about insurgents in Afghanistan killing 13 civilians and Afghan National Army soldiers learning to become Blackhawk Crew Chiefs. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about Afghans leading the charge to detain insurgent leaders throughout Afghanistan, and U.S. Troops helping local Afghan farmers to increase the production and quality of their crops. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan.

This edition features stories on Afghan and Coalition Forces detained a Taliban Sub-Commander and several other suspected Insurgents in Nangarhar Province and an act as simple as turning on a computer can make a world of difference in a Nations Security. U.S. Army Soldiers give their Afghan counterparts crucial training in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Sound bites include Capt. McLynn Howard and 1st Lt. Khalilah Khalilullah. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a stories on the Afghan International Security Force that discovered and destroyed two IED factories in Kandahar Province and Medical Evacuation, or Dust Off Helicopters in Afghanistan quickly evacuate injured service members from the battle field and how Americans teach Afghan National Army members how to use this life saving technique. Sound bites include Staff Sgt. Reed Carpenter from Boston, WI. Hosted by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Boyd.

This edition features stories on the Afghan National Police and the International Security Assistance Force discovered an Improvised Explosive Device in a soccer field near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. The 4th of July is a time to celebrate American's independence and remember those who served in the Military before us. One Airman decided to honor his Fathers service with a special "Flag Flight". Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a stories on how the U.S. Military shows the Afghan people that they are here to help by putting construction and development at the top of the priority list in Afghanistan. The Army Corps of Engineers helps in Gardez District and about when U.S. Forces begin to draw back in 2011, they will start to transition Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan over to the Afghan people, by providing the base with equipment that is reliable, sturdy and can put out the amount of power needed. Hosted by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Boyd.

This edition features stories on Afghan and U.S. helicopter pilots working together in the 438th Air Expeditionary Combined Security and Advisory Group to train and mentor the Afghan National Army Air Corps and emersion training of the Afghan Uniform Police, local law enforcement. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton. Includes soundbites from Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Woods, AUP Trainer, and Mohammad Zamon, Afghan Uniformed Police Officer. Afghanistan

This edition features stories about suspected insurgents arrested in Logar Province, Afghanistan, and an offensive led by ISAF and Afghan forces in Kunar Province to increase security in the area. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Ray Boyd.

This edition features stories about Afghan and coalition forces detaining several suspected insurgents throughout Northern and Eastern Afghanistan, and U.S. Soldiers conducting Counterinsurgency operations and forging relationships. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

Package about Lt. Col. Jack Ausrey, a recovered wounded warrior, conducting a fundraising walk for the Wounded Warrior program that helped him. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erick Holmes. Also available in high definition.

Many Americans think of only one form of military heroism: the war hero. But there are many varieties of heroism -- yes, some that include acts of gallantry in combat, but others are performed by service members here at home. At least, that's what the United Service Organizations, or USO, has hoped to show over the last 20 years when it nominates its Service Members of the Year -- junior enlisted troops from all branches and components recognized for actions that go above and beyond. Today, you'll hear from those USO Service Members of the Year: a Patriot missile operator who resurrected U.S. use of the system for the first time in nearly two decades; a Marine who gave lifesaving CPR to an unconscious noncommissioned officer; a sailor who treated wounded civilians after a drive-by shooting; a Guardsman who rushed into a burning building to save a woman's life; an airman who tackled a man attacking a pregnant woman; and a Coast Guardsman who breathed life into an infant after an overloaded boat capsized while crossing the Rio Grande River. Appearing in this episode: Ben Fenwick, Sgt. Octavio Castruita, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Flores, Spc. Solomon J. Doss, Cpl. Alec Cruz, Sgt. Erick Ceja, Seaman Ty Knight, Drew F. Lawrence, Rebecca Kheel.

Sailors assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam express their thoughts and feelings about Veterans Day. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918 (U.S. Navy video by Petty Officer 1st Class Meranda Keller/Released)

To watch the VIDEO of this interview, visit my uncensored Rumble channel at: https://rumble.com/c/JSlayUSA Join our tribe of warriors fighting for personal physical, mental and spiritual health at WarriorMBS.com On 6 August 2011, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, al Qaeda insurgents perched on top of a tower with RPGs and shot down a decrepit Vietnam-era CH-47 helicopter (Extortion 17: packed with 30 Special Operations Forces (SOF); most of them part of the elite SEAL Team 6). It was the worst loss of life in a single day since the war in Afghanistan began. Per the Obama regime, it was simply the result of a “lucky shot” by al Qaeda. Per documentation, including the 1,300-page military report, heavily redacted and suppressed by the Obama regime, this is a lie among a host of lies. Watch to find out how our own government was complicit in the murder of SEAL Team 6. Imagine that if your son, the world's leading cryptologist grabbed you firmly and said, "Dad, you'll never believe what is happening in this country", and then was killed on Extortion 17 only two months later, would you ask questions? If you found out the Taliban had been preparing for a shootdown that our intelligence knew about, and then your son died in that attack, would you be angry? What if the Pentagon was unwilling to provide you any answers? Would that stop you? What if Barack Obama himself looked at you face to face and you were escorted away from him by the secret service when you asked undesirable questions? Charles Strange is the father of Petty Officer first class Michael Strange who hasn't stopped asking questions and pushing the government for answers. His son Michael died on August 6th, 2011, along with 29 other Americans in a helicopter crash of call sign Extortion 17. It was the largest single loss of life to special operations forces in the history of America. His and many other Gold Star parent's questions remain unanswered. Tonight, Charles Strange, Gold Star Father joins Jeremy Slayden to discuss Extortion 17, the Plot, the Cover-up, and What the government is trying to hide. More show notes below. Michael Strange Foundation Website and Social Media: Website: https://michaelstrangefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelstrangefoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelStrangeFoundation Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=dEHLkUz4j7qWD8l3UvBTmJ0yarglGykD81P0m4LvVKwmAw8j5xhdZ3lG732BJATouDpvGRa1yudSCVFe Buy the Book: RELENTLESS: A Gold Star Father's Pursuit of Truth https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Gold-Fathers-Pursuit-Truth/dp/B0BRNY9J67/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=relentless+charles+strange&qid=1680204867&sprefix=relentless+charl%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1  

Perseverance - The persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. A word that could describe Suzi's guest today as he has continued to persevere through the obstacles. In today's episode Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Doc Jacobs joins Suzi as he talks about his desire to join the Navy, deployment and the moment life's journey gave him a new mission. Doc served eight years and two months in the United States Navy. He has served six-years and six months of this service as a combat wounded Corpsman. Doc was sent to 3 rd Battalion 7 th Marine Regiment just weeks prior to their deployment to Ramadi, Iraq in September of 2005. Doc was in combat for six and a half months on a seven- month deployment when his “gun truck” was struck by an I.E.D (improvised explosive device) that consisted of three 155mm artillery rounds. Up until that point, Doc had over 225 Combat Patrols.After two full years of full physical, mental, and spiritual recovery which included losing his left leg (below the knee), three toes from his right foot, and three partial fingers from his left hand, Doc returned to the Fleet Marine Force and became one of the few in the Navy to do so. Not only was Doc one of the few amputees to return to the Fleet Marine Force for the Navy, but he also made US Naval and Marine Corps history by being the first amputee in Naval history (especially Corpsman rating) to EVER be assigned to an infantry unit.Doc did more than just his job as a Corpsman: he has done 25 world marathons (9 as half marathon runner), most recent being the San Diego Rock and Roll Half Marathon on June 2, 2019 with a modest time of 2 hours and 50 minutes and Detroit's International Half Marathon on October 17, 2021 in 2 hours and 58 minutes. He has recently competed in his first team triathlon on October 24, 2021 (the run portion). All marathons were completed as an amputee. Doc is planning to be one of the few amputees to ever run a half marathon on all seven continents.Want to read Doc' story? Follow the linkHere and Back Again: Stories from a Combat Navy CorpsmanMusic credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast's theme song “Bee Your Best Self”Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story.vetsandplayers.orgwildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.comInterested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.comFollow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellmilitaryInstagram @cominghomewellorganizationFacebook at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellTwitter @ComingHomeWellThank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!

This podcast features mini-interviews with 5 different women in 3 different countries who are currently deployed with the Canadian Armed Forces. During this episode, you will gain insight into their roles on deployment and back home, as well as what their day-to-day life is like while deployed. Petty Officer 1st Class Frances Bartoch - Senior Human Resource Manager Operational Support Center South West Asia, Joint Task Force IMPACT Sergeant Kylie Peterson - Logistics Platoon, Transport 2 I/C, IC Road and Vehicle Safety – Joint Task Force IMPACT Major Rebecca Wheaton-Sparkes - Intelligence Officer, Canadian LNO, Op FOUNDATION Sergeant Mary Fandrey - Female Engagement Team (FET) NCO Mentor, Canadian Training Assistance Team-Jordan (CTAT-J) Captain Jane Jaklič - Female Engagement Team (FET) Lead, Canadian Training Assistance Team - Jordan (CTAT-J) Operation IMPACT is part of Canada's whole-of-government approach to the Middle East. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) mission to build the military capabilities of Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, and set the conditions for their long-term success. Op IMPACT complements the work of other Canadian government agencies such as Global Affairs Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. [Canada.ca] Under Operation FOUNDATION the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) works with the United States and other countries to counter terrorism. The CAF has personnel located in the Middle East, North Africa and Southwest Asia as part of Operation FOUNDATION. Approximately 16 CAF members serve as staff in the each of these host headquarters. They provide a link between the headquarters and the CAF. [Canada.ca] --------- www.instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com

Learn from Clever Investor's Cody Sperber how to best use social media and other tools for mass marketing. Cody is a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor who has cracked the code to find success in real estate investing [or mass marketing]. As always, Marketing Legends is ad-free, and this week's episode includes…The story of how his company, Clever Investor came to beCody's introduction to mass marketing and how he used it to scale his businessGrowing a brand with an innovative understanding on social media algorithmsStep-by-step how Cody generated $8 million dollars from a single company eventHis four stages of investing and the importance of each oneIn just 30 minutes, hear how Cody Sperber went from having zero dollars to becoming a multi-millionaire. His use of mass marketing and, more recently, social media has allowed him to grow his company tenfold and cement his title as a marketing legend.What makes Cody Sperber a legend? Cody Sperber is renowned as one of the most successful real estate investors and leading educators in the U.S. today. Once working with no money to his name, Cody eventually cracked the code and has now flipped over 1,000 deals and counting, worth around $200 million so far. Some other achievements include:Founder/CEO of Clever Investor, a real estate education company in ArizonaHas been on Inc Magazine's “fastest growing companies” three timesCurrently does around 7-15 real estate deals per monthA net worth of around $18 million and countingU.S. Navy Veteran who completed his service as an E-5 Petty Officer 2nd Class and served as a Navy Quarter MasterCody's vast knowledge of real estate and marketing has allowed him to amass an active and loyal audience on social media who enjoy his tips and insight. To friends and colleagues, he is sometimes referred to as “The Clever Investor”, but “Marketing Legend” fits as well.

Steven and Hannah visit the 1992 brutal murder of Navy Petty Officer Allen Schindler by the hand of two shipmates who despised his homosexuality. A quick investigation and arrest, aided by activists and his mother eventually led to the repeal of the military's disastrous “don't ask don't tell policy.” Learn as Hannah and Steve peel back the onion as to how this investigation unveiled. Thanks for listening this week! Stay subscribed to True Crime Archives wherever you get your Podcasts. Please rate us on Apple Podcast, we would love to hear your feedback. Follow us on Instagram @truecrimearchivespodcast and Twitter @TCArchivesPod for regular updates, sneak peaks, and our story! Murder of Allen R. Schindler Jr. - Wikipedia Navy officer Allen R. Schindler, Jr., viciously murdered in hate crime on The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade (dailycrime.com) Allen Schindler Jr. Murder: Where are Terry Helvey and Charles Vins Now? Update (thecinemaholic.com) The Tragic Murder Of Allen R. Schindler Jr. (grunge.com) A Sailor's Murder and a Mother's Crusade - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Homosexual Sailor Beaten to Death, Navy Confirms : Crime: Gay-bashing may be motive, activists and family members say. They charge cover-up by military. - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

This episode- it's my first ever interview! I interviewed a gentleman who joined the Navy in 1980 did a total of 24 years 10 years active and the rest in the reserves achieved Petty Officer 1st class and was a Quarter Master. Great story's and experiences you're not going to want to miss.

Clifford B Evelyn was born and raised in Harlem, New York by his Caribbean parents. Clifford attended New York University where he studied Business Administration. He later attended Los Angeles Trade Tech where he studied Business Management. Clifford enlisted in the US Navy in 1977 and received an Honorable Discharge as a Petty Officer 2nd Class in 1985. In 1989, Clifford was hired by the Clark County Sheriff's Office, serving as Correctional Deputy, and then Sergeant, Lieutenant, and finally Commander. In 2017, Clifford was asked to be the Executive Board President for New Priorities Family Services, a (501) C3 non-profit counseling service located in Redmond, Oregon. In 2021, Clifford ran and was elected as the first Black person on the Redmond City Council. In this podcast, Evelyn chats about his hopes for the future of Redmond following the 2022 election, reasons to visit Redmond and much more. See more of our work at https://www.bendsource.com

Welcome to Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gamed, where we are starting a short term campaign of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons, using the new Spelljammer rules! As Jared needs a small break from our Wrath of the Righteous game while adding a new addition to the NVNG Family, Fabio is taking the reigns of the GM chair to run SPELLJAMMER! We last left our SpellJammer Crew with the defeat of the mechanical menace that were reacking havok on the ship, but Mikan came up to alert us that a fire broke out on the bottom deck!  Our characters rushed into action to evaluate the damage, and to save the remaining crew that was yet unaccounted for, Crilikm the thrikreen crewmate, Pfred the Plasmoid crewmate, and Petty Officer Ryback, the Giff sinor officer assigned to us for this mission.  We quickly discovered that the entire bottom deck was completly obscured with smoke, and fire, and in the chaos, we also found Magma Drakes setting fire to everything they can touch!   Until our next episode of SPELLJAMMER! Join us as we play our characters who are learning about SpellJamming: Fabio is taking over as the Space Captain Dungeon Master Extraordinaire! Zach is playing Lt. Rho'daan 'Dan' Reis, a Dragonborn Paladin! Jeff is playing Ichadax, a human Samurai Fighter! Tina is playing Tess'ora Mexus, a Teifling Rogue! Steve is playing Zandril, the Half-Elf Storm Sorcerer! Jared is playing Burlleigh Borrson, the Dwarf Barbarian!   Thanks to our sponsor Die Hard Dice you can use our discount code of SpicyNVNG, is good for 10% off your purchase!!! Also, Die Hard Dice has collaberated with us to come out with our own set of limited edition dice, the SPICE DICE!  Check them out at the link below! https://www.dieharddice.com/products/spice-dice-nvng-x-die-hard-dice   You can also ask us questions for our cast to answer on our podcast by contacting us through our socials below or emailing us directly at nvngpodcast@gmail.com Check out our new website, and our Socials below: https://www.nvngpodcast.com/ Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Twitch   You can also find us on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play. Music provided by StreamBeats by Harris Heller/Senpai Records.

In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast I sit down with Tidas Dixon, a Petty Officer 3rd Class Damage Controlman aboard the United States Coast Guard Cutter OAK. We discuss his life as a fisherman prior to joining the Coast Guard, Important skillsets you can develop as a DC, and ideas for improving public transportation systems to benefit members of the Coast Guard on a daily basis. DC3 Dixon has an incredible amount of foresight as to why the Damage Controlman rate provides people with great skillsets for a post Coast Guard transition to the civilian workforce and also has a lot of knowledge on how the individual commuter can benefit from taking advantage of more public transportation opportunities as they grow around the communities we serve. This is a great episode to tune into to hear DC3's words of wisdom and what serving as a Damage Controlman is all about!

The watch fam has some ridiculously cool people in it. Nobody stands out as the exemplification of this better than Brock Stevens: Naval diver, Instagrammer (AKA @deepsea_edc), Adventurer, EDC enthusiast, Creative Director at Deep Sea Co AND a watch enthusiast! Enjoy listening to Brock describe his day to day working conditions, harrowing close calls and of course, hear all about the awesome watches he wears while doing it all!  Brock's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/deepsea_edc/  Deep Sea Co's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/deepsealocker/ Deep Sea Co's Website: https://www.deepseaco.com/ Support Project Recover by purchasing these specific products: https://www.deepseaco.com/search?q=edc&options%5Bprefix%5D=last Info about Project Recover: https://www.projectrecover.org/ If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:   https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/   or   e-mail: ricoswatchespodcast@gmail.com        Thank you!        Eric

Captain Robert Scott's last diary entry, as he lay freezing and starving to death on an ill-fated South Pole journey, concludes: "for God's sake look after our people". Uppermost were the three women who would now be widows: his wife Kathleen, Oriana Wilson, and Lois Evans - the Welsh working-class wife of a Petty Officer.

What's the secret to scaling a staffing company internationally? According to my special guest Andy Mackin, relationships are a key driver of business growth. In this episode, you will hear how Andy transitioned from serving with the Irish Navy for 21 years to becoming an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. He shares his story of rapidly expanding his staffing company from six employees to 200 in less than 8 years.  At Mackin Talent, their number one value is “Relationships Matter.” Listen to Andy explain exactly how they invest time and resources to build stronger client relationships. He reveals how they've embedded this core value into their systems and procedures from the way they sell to the way they deliver their service. Andy is the CEO of Mackin Group, which encompasses Mackin EHS & Mackin Talent. They're an award-winning business services company headquartered in Ireland and operating globally with 200 team members in 12 countries. Episode Outline and Highlights [3:47] Discussion on Andy's process for posting original content on LinkedIn. [7:08] Andy's reading challenge and book recommendations. [11:09] Why Andy started a health and safety consulting firm after leaving the navy and how that led to building a staffing agency. [23:04] Great life lessons that Andy shares from working as a server/waiter. [27:25] Breaking down the stages - growing from 6 people to 200. [33:38] The business value of building relationships and treating everyone the way you want to be treated.   [42:10] How to engage and build relationships with clients with a hybrid setup. [48:55] Andy's strategies for building business roles and framework. [50:30] Biggest challenges when scaling a business rapidly. [53:56] Andy shares his biggest learning experience from 2014 up to now. Life Lessons From Working as a Waiter Andy's story is interesting and colorful indeed - before setting up his own consultancy business, he served in the Irish Navy for 21 years. After retiring from the Navy, he set up his own health and safety business which led to him setting up a talent and staffing agency. What struck me is when Andy shared his stint as a server or waiter before joining the navy. He described it as his best 10 and a half months experience in life. For him, the life lessons he learned and the experience of dealing with people are invaluable. It became a foundational step in his journey that he attributes to his success in the recruitment space. Andy shares: “It is all about people. People that you deal with, life is all about people. I think recruitment is a pretty solid industry where it is all about people. How you get on with people, how you react to people, how you react to candidates, how you react to clients… it has served me well.” How Relationship Building Was the Key to Scaling the Business One of the keys to the growth of Mackin Talent is they partner with multi-national corporations and support them in rolling out sizeable EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) projects. As a small business, how do they win these major accounts? According to Andy, it's simple - relationships. Corporations are made up of people. He can form a relationship with one person in a company, land small opportunities, and expand from there. Eventually this leads to larger and larger opportunities. Of course, it is expected that they can deliver, which they do.  To further strengthen their business relationship, they ensure that an onsite engagement specialist is present with their clients free of charge. This investment ensures that the project runs smoothly, resulting in less worries for their clients, and more repeat business for Mackin Talent. This practice enables them to embed themselves within their clients, and deliver excellent service.  Their guiding principle is to treat other people how you want to be treated. The Importance of Meeting Clients Face-to-Face How much relationship building are you doing remotely versus in person? This is the same question I asked Andy during this interview. Since the pandemic, a lot of business owners are conducting the majority of their meetings virtually. But how critical is face-to-face relationship building when you are looking to scale your business? For Andy, they still allocate at least 65% in-person relationship building but are on the track of further increasing it to 75%. He spends thousands of dollars quarterly just to meet with employees and clients in person - the creativity and collaboration are just different when done in person. It is nice to speak with people regularly via Zoom, but meeting them in person levels up the relationship. Our Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by i-intro and Recruitment Entrepreneur. i-intro® is an end-to-end retained recruitment platform. Their technology and methodology allow recruiters to differentiate themselves from the competition, win more retained business, bigger fees and increase their billings. Their software combined with world-class training enables you to transition from transactional, contingency recruiter to consultative, retained recruiter. Instead of being perceived as a “me too” vendor, you'll be positioned as a “me only” solutions provider. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter. Book your free, no-obligation consultation here: www.recruitmentcoach.com/retained   Recruitment Entrepreneur is the world's leading Private Equity firm specializing in the international recruitment industry. If you've dreamed of starting, scaling and selling your recruitment business, this is your chance. James Caan and his team at Recruitment Entrepreneur are actively seeking ambitious recruiters who they can invest in. They provide everything you need to grow a successful recruitment business including: funding, financial expertise, coaching and mentoring, operational strategy, backoffice support, marketing and talent attraction solutions. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter. Start a conversation here: https://www.recruitmentcoach.com/vc   Andy Mackin Bio and Contact Info  Andy originally hails from Dundalk,Co Louth, in Ireland. The eldest of eight, Parents Roy and Roseleen.   Andy joined the Irish Naval Service at 18 in 1985 and has been in Cork since. He served for 21 years as a member of the Irish Naval Service and, during this time, qualified as an electrician. It was here that he gained his initial experience with risk management and developed his appreciation of Environmental Health and Safety. Andy retired from service in 2006 as Petty Officer. Andy holds a Diploma in Health and Safety from University College Cork  a Certificate in Training and Education from NUI Galway, and has over twenty years experience in the field of Environmental Health and Safety.  As CEO of Mackin Group he has responsibility for the day to day operations of both organisations, Mackin EHS & Mackin Talent and also works with varied clients across all sectors in Ireland, UK, Europe, Asia and the US. A positive mindset and personal development are key factors in my life to help declutter the constant noise from around the world. Andy on LinkedIn Mackin Talent website link Mackin Talent on Facebook People and Resources Mentioned Morgan Cummins on LinkedIn The Compound Effect, by Darren Hardy Connect with Mark Whitby Get your FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter: @MarkWhitby Mark on Facebook Mark on Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter