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Constitutional fun facts in honor of The American Legion National Oratorical Competition Finals THE INTERVIEW Army combat veteran Blake Hall created his company to protect veterans from identity theft. Veterans are more than 80% likely to have their identity stolen than other Americans. Learn how ID.me prevents fraud in this week's episode. SCUTTLEBUTT A salute Ronin – the hero rat who set a Guinness World Record for detecting landmines Legionnaires supporting manners, etiquette and Americanism in South Carolina Special Guest: Blake Hall.

In this inspiring episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, Mickey sits down with 1LT Sean Lundy of the Minnesota National Guard. Both returned Peace Corps Volunteers, Mickey and Sean dive deep into their eerily parallel journeys—from global service to leading soldiers. They talk about studying for the ASVAB as older, more life-experienced recruits, navigating the National Guard, emotional intelligence in command, and what Peace Corps teaches you that basic training never could. Topics covered: Studying for the ASVAB with a growth mindset Emotional intelligence as a leadership asset The Peace Corps mindset vs. the military structure Transitioning from idealism to service execution Officer-Enlisted relationships built on trust and learning The meaning of life (yes, Viktor Frankl gets a mention) Links: Connect with Sean Lundy: STLundy7@gmail.com | LinkedIn Profile ASVAB prep courses: GamonalTutors.com https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LT-Lundy.mp3

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, MAJ Scott Hall discusses his paper: Enhancing Mounted Maneuver Operations by Setting Conditions of Advantage through Information Environment Effects Synchronization, which is getting published in Armor magazine in the Fall 2024 edition. Recording Date: 26 Sept 2024 Research Question: Scott Hall suggests interested students examine:  What are the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating Information Operations across all domains and services, and how can joint forces Information forces coordination and application be improved? How can the DIME (Diplomatic, Information, Military, Economic) framework be leveraged to achieve a more comprehensive and integrated approach to Information Operations? What role can artificial intelligence and machine learning play in processing vast amounts of data and identifying patterns and trends in Information Advantage Dimensions? Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #166 John Agnello on Information Advantage Large Language Model Course of Action Analysis Dynamic Generative Large Language Model for Continuous Situational Awareness Stratagem: Deception and Surprise in War by Barton Whaley The Deceivers: Allied Military Deception in the Second World War by Thaddeus Holt Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War by P. W. Singer and August Cole Unrestricted Warfare by COL Qiao Liang and COL Wang Xiangsui Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: MAJ Scott C. Hall is the U.S. Army Cyber (ARCYBER) G-39 Influence Branch and ARCYBER Trans-Regional Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD) Lead Information Advantage Planner, Fort Eisenhower, GA. His previous assignments include: U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command (USAREUR-AF) G-5 Plans Eastern Campaign Branch, Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany, Squadron Executive Officer, 1st Squadron, 16th Cavalry Regiment, 316th Cavalry Brigade, Fort Benning, GA. National Training Center (NTC) Live Fire Combined Arms Battalion Lead "Dragon 11," Operations Group, NTC Combined Arms Battalion Company OC/T “Scorpion 11”, Operations Group NTC, Fort Irwin, CA., Troop Commander, Havoc Troop (HHT), 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd IBCT (Airborne), Grafenwöhr, Germany, Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Commanding General – Maneuver, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX and Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan, Platoon Leader, 3rd Platoon, C Company (Tank), 2nd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX and Baghdad, Iraq.  MAJ Hall's military education includes; US Army Cyber Operations Planner Course (COPC), Joint Cyber Operations Planner Course (JCOPC), Joint Information Operations Planner Course (JIOPC), US Army Space Cadre Basic Course, US Army Special Technical Operations Planner Course, Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) Special Operations Forces (SOF) Information Advantage and Intelligence Integration Course, JSOU SOF Influence and Operations in the Information Environment, Joint Military Deception Training Course (JMTC), US Army Theater Army Staff Course, Information Operations Officer Qualification Course, Command and General Staff College, US Air Force Joint Firepower Course, NTC OC/T Certification Course, US Army Jumpmaster Course, US Army Pathfinder Course, Maneuver Captains Career Course, Combative Level 1, US Army Airborne School, US Army Armor Officer Basic Course, and US Army Air Assault School.  MAJ Hall holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Project Management from Grand Canyon University and a bachelor's degree in Military History from Norwich University, VT. MAJ Hall's awards includes; a Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award), Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award), and NATO Medal – Afghanistan, the Combat Action Badge, Senior Rated Parachutist Badge, Army Space Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and Air Assault Badge. MAJ Hall also holds the German Silver Parachutist Badge and the Romanian Parachutist Badge and holds a Bronze Order of Saint George Medallion and an Order of Saint Maurice Medallion. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

On this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Alex Quataert, a West Point graduate and Army veteran turned successful entrepreneur. After serving ten years as an infantry officer with deployments to Afghanistan and Syria, Alex decided to embark on a new adventure in business. Join us as Alex shares his inspiring story of transitioning from military life to the world of entrepreneurship. Discover what drove him to seek a franchise opportunity and how he evaluated various options. Learn why he ultimately chose Blingle Outdoor Lighting and what sets this company apart. Alex discusses the importance of building a strong team and cultivating a positive company culture. Hear about the unique services Blingle offers its clients and how his company continues to grow.  Episode Resources: Blingle About Our Guest    Alex Quataert, a Ranger qualified West Point graduate, served for over 10 year on active duty as an Infantry Officer, with deployments to Afghanistan as a Platoon Leader, and Syria as a Company Commander. He was awarded the Purple Heart in Afghanistan, and the Bronze Star in Syria. After his second deployment it was time to find the next venture and Alex left active duty in 2022, with the goal of true independence. Entrepreneurship offered the path to that independence, but Alex realized the support of a franchise system would help make up for his initial lack of business experience. The sheer positivity and unlimited opportunity of Blingle! and the outdoor lighting world made it the perfect fit.    About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Buying a home can be overwhelming these days , but from start to finish, Navy Federal Credit Union's new Home Buying Center has everything you need to get to closing with confidence, like:  -Verified Preapproval—A preapproval shows sellers you're a serious buyer, potentially giving you a competitive advantage when making an offer. -RealtyPlus—Connects you with an agent for continued support every step of the way. -Lock and Shop—Lets you lock in your interest rate for up to 60 days while you shop. -No-Refi Rate Drop—Gives you peace of mind to buy now, knowing that if interest rates fall, you could decrease your rate without having to refinance for a small $250 fee. If you're overwhelmed by shopping for a new home, Navy Federal's new Home Buying Center has solutions for every step of the process. Learn more here. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

This episode in our summer lookback series features Lt. Lee McMillion.  Lee is currently one of the two Lieutenants leading the Los Angeles Police Departments Metropolitan Division D-Platoon.  Which is also known as LAPD SWAT.  In total, Lee has spent 33 years as a Los Angeles Policeman of which 23 years have been spent at Metro, 21 with D-Platoon.  Lee is one of only three men to have ever served at all possible ranks at D Platoon (Officer, Plus 1, Sgt, and Lt.).   Lee has been an element member, an element leader, a squad leader and is currently a Platoon Leader.  In his career Lee has participated in well over a thousand tactical operations with a wide variety of mission sets.  To view the original episode, its follow-up, and recommended reading, please visit:https://thedebrief.live/episodes/?modal-link=https://thedebrief.live/episode-3/

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, US Army Major Michael Zequeira discusses his Army Command and General Staff research entitled: the Effects of Social Media on Military Recruiting. More and more Americans receive information from social media. This work looks at the effects of social media's rise on U.S. Army recruiting. The primary research question was “Is the increased reliance on social media for information negatively affecting the U.S. Army's ability to recruit?” The secondary research questions were “What role do foreign mis, mal, and disinformation play in decreasing the propensity to serve in the Army of the United States population?” and “How do the negative effects of social media on mental health affect the Army's ability to meet its' recruiting goal?” The researcher answered these questions through a hermeneutics approach, analyzing existing research and correlating it to the past 10 years of recruiting trends. The researcher supplemented this by conducting open coding of videos on YouTube to assess the narratives portrayed based on various Army-related keywords. Based on this research, the increase in information speed of social media allows foreign adversaries to perpetuate mis, mal, and disinformation at speeds that decrease trust in the U.S. Government and Army. The well-documented negative effects of excessive social media use on mental health are decreasing the qualified youth available faster than any other discriminating factor.  Recording Date: 20 Jun 2024 Research Question: Mike Zequeira suggests an interested student examine:  For narrative/misinformation academic researchers, does the TikTok algorithm push content harmful to, or counter to, a positive US military outlook? For military researchers, how can Social Media feeds be integrated into the targeting cycle to enable real time/near real time targeting? Resources Active Measures: The Secret History of  Disinformation and Political Warfare by Thomas Rid LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media by Peter Singer My Share of the Task: A Memoir by Stanley McCrystal Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio:  Major Michael (Mike) Zequeira was born and raised in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area. He commissioned through the Officer Candidate School at Fort Moore in 2013 as a branch-detailed Military Intelligence Officer. MAJ Zequeira served as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer and Battalion Logistics Officer in 1-68AR, in the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division in Ft. Carson, Colorado. Post graduation from the Military Intelligence Captain's career course, he served as Brigade Assistant Intelligence Officer at 2nd IBCT, 10th Mountain Infantry Division, 2-14 Infantry Battalion Intelligence Officer, and Military Intelligence Company Commander for the 41st Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Drum, New York. He also served as the Headquarters, Headquarters Company Commander, and as an Operational Test Officer at the Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Testing Directorate at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. MAJ Zequeira is currently transitioning to his next assignment in the Division Intelligence section of 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell KY. MAJ Zequeira's military education includes the North Georgia University/MCOE Mandarin Language Course, Airborne Course, Military Intelligence Officer Captains Career Course, Digital Intelligence Systems Master Gunners Course, Army Basic Space Cadre I & II, the CENTCOM Foreign Disclosure Officer Course, and the Information Advantage Scholars Program at the Resident Command and General Staff Officer Course at Fort Leavenworth, KS. His civilian education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics from Anderson University (SC), a Master of Arts in International Security Studies from the University of Arizona, and a Master in Military Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Information Advantage from the Command and General Staff College. MAJ Zequeira's awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (3), the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (2), NATO Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Rotational Forces Lithuanian Medal, Romanian Partner of Defense Medal 3rd Class, Order of the Gold Spur, Order of the Silver Spur, Combat Action Badge and the Parachutists Badge. He is also the winner of the CGSOC Class 24 Excellence in Information Warfare writing award. He is married to his wife Laura, who has her own career in finance and the couple shares a young son, Matthew, age 2. Mike and Laura are both avid sports fans of baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and both enjoy skiing. Mike also enjoys working out and fishing in his free time. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

4-Term Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in the Middle East and Africa. She has served in uniform more than 21 years, is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve commanding the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion, and leads her non-profit organization “We Must Protect.” Tulsi first served in elected office in the Hawaii State House of Representatives when she was 21 years old. Due to the attacks on 9/11, she enlisted in the Army National Guard. In 2004, she gave up an easy re-election campaign and volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the 29th Brigade Combat Team where she served in a medical unit. After returning home in 2006, Tulsi worked in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to the late Senator Danny Akaka, who was Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. She then volunteered for a second Middle East deployment as a Platoon Leader. Having experienced firsthand the true cost of war, Tulsi ran for United States Congress at age 31, vowing to honor the lives and sacrifice of her brothers and sisters in uniform. She prevailed in a difficult election and went on to serve in Congress for eight years as a member of the Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs Committees. Foregoing a run for reelection to Congress in 2020, she ran for president in the Democratic Party. In October 2022, Tulsi announced she was leaving the Democrat Party. She puts country before party and approaches every issue, domestic and foreign, based on ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people. Tulsi Gabbard's first book, For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind, will be released in April 2024.

4-Term Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in the Middle East and Africa. She has served in uniform more than 21 years, is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve commanding the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion, and leads her non-profit organization “We Must Protect.” Tulsi first served in elected office in the Hawaii State House of Representatives when she was 21 years old. Due to the attacks on 9/11, she enlisted in the Army National Guard. In 2004, she gave up an easy re-election campaign and volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the 29th Brigade Combat Team where she served in a medical unit. After returning home in 2006, Tulsi worked in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to the late Senator Danny Akaka, who was Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. She then volunteered for a second Middle East deployment as a Platoon Leader. Having experienced firsthand the true cost of war, Tulsi ran for United States Congress at age 31, vowing to honor the lives and sacrifice of her brothers and sisters in uniform. She prevailed In a difficult election and went on to serve in Congress for eight years as a member of the Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs Committees. Foregoing a run for reelection to Congress in 2020, she ran for president in the Democratic Party. In October 2022, Tulsi announced she was leaving the Democrat Party. She puts country before party and approaches every issue, domestic and foreign, based on ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people. @tulsigabbard tulsigabbard.com Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn  PATREON: patreon.com/brassandunity  - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS H.V.M.N - 30% off with code BRASS20 - hvmn.com/BRASSANDUNITY Mindful Meds - 15% off with code BRASS - https://mindfulmeds.io Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com  Three Horses Hat Co - 15% off with code BRASS - ⁠https://threehorseshatco.com/⁠ - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com  - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Defenders of Freedom -https://www.defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

Welcome back! Today you're going to get three tips to manage your career after you transition to business. I am glad to introduce you to Kingsley Spiller. He's a former Army Infantry officer who moved to corporate America in 2016. He spent his time in the Army as a Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Battalion Logistics officer and finished up his career with a deployment to Afghanistan. He launched his business career as a District Manager at Aldi. In this episode, you will get a chance to hear Kingsley's story. Specifically, Kingsley gets into some of the decisions he's made in his career thus far as it relates to career development and where he sees his career going. If you are still in the military and wondering what it's like to navigate your career successfully as you get started, this episode is for you! In this conversation, Kingsley walks through three actions he's taken to ensure success and growth as a leader at Aldi. Start Strong It all starts with getting into the right company. Kingsley interviewed for over 10 companies at his Cameron-Brooks Career Conference. He was able to evaluate different industries, companies and career options to find the best option for him. Not only that but within each of the options, he could evaluate many of the intrinsic values of each of the opportunities in order to select the best among many. This allowed him to get into the right role and use the leadership skills he gained in the military to start strong and make an immediate impact in the organization. Be a Giver Kingsley said one of the first things he did when he got to Aldi was looking for challenging assignments. He volunteered for hard jobs and took on the work that no one else wanted. This is exactly what corporate America is looking for in the JMOs. We want people who will go the extra mile without being asked and do it with a great attitude. Unbeknownst to Kingsley, this is one of the reasons he was able to rise quickly in his organization, which allowed him to build his brand and be seen as a leader in his organization. See the Big Picture Like most transitions or major changes in life, after the "honeymoon" phase, there is typically a dip. It's typically not an insurmountable issue or problem. It's more like the excitement of being recruited has subsided. The newness and novelty of the new thing have passed. This is often where people quit and start over. Kingsley does a great job talking about seeing the picture of his career. He knew that the next chapter of his professional book after the military wasn't the last chapter! Often, JMOs tend to see the world in the very next step, not realizing that pivot transition phases of life and decisions made in the process will affect future chapters. Kingsley has done a great job making an immediate impact when he started at Aldi, seeking out the toughest assignments and seeing the big picture regarding managing his career. If you are wondering about your options as you consider the future, let's have a quick chat on the phone. We have built a reputation for helping military officers make the move from the military to the business world, and we are standing on over a half-century of experience. If you are interested in launching your career in a leadership role in the world of business, I want to meet with you. Feel free to call or email directly to get started. If you want to learn more about how we help military officers or your career options, visit www.cameron-brooks.com. You can also hear about other officers' experiences with Cameron-Brooks. Best of success, Pete Van Epps // (210) 874-1519 // pvanepps@cameron-brooks.com

This week on Hardheaded, Chet shares a Bible Story about the Persian Empire. Then, the guys jump into a powerful and inspiring discussion about their top 3 big risks. The show wraps with a good word from Troy.  **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Book of Esther: Don't miss out!  2. Top 3 Riskes we took that paid off: 3. Bravely asking about Employee Engement Survey results in an all-salary staff meeting.  2 Moving to Wichita (family followed) 1. Making some life choices to have a chance at things working out up to marry Ashley 3. Moved a lot in past 10 years: Shreveport to Wichita worked for a ministry 2. Quitting job and going full-time with Trussell media. 1. Marrying Hannah - quickly  3. Joining the Marine Corps - 2006  2. Marrying Audrie 1. Platoon leader as a young corporal tried to court martial, culpable inefficiency  3. A Good Word from Troy Album title → culpable inefficiency  “Do it so youdon't miss out." Calculated Esther: Background, Overview, and Application December 17, 2023   1. Who wrote Esther? We don't know. Some say Mordecai 2. Is the book of Esther true? Some say it is fiction. Why? It is written like a movie plot. Herodotus: Greek historian. “father of modern history” several corroborating events. 1.     Historian Herodotus describes Xerxes I as being susceptible to women and in the habit of making extravagant offers to them, just as he did to Esther ("up to half my kingdom"). Herodotus mentions that the Persian empire stretched from India to Ethiopia and also refers to the magnificent royal palace in Shushan (Susa), corroboration of what is stated in the Book of Esther. In addition Herodotus mentions an assembly of Persian nobles called by Xerxes to advise him on the proposed war against Greece. Although Herodotus does not give the location of this assembly, the date – "after Egypt was subdued" – corresponds to Xerxes' third year when Esther records an assembly of Persian nobility at a feast. (Histories VII.8)(Histories IX.108) Herodotus relates this occurred in the tenth month of his seventh year as king – the same time Ahasuerus was choosing beautiful women for his harem (Esther 2:16). 2. Annals from the reign of Xerxes 1 mention an otherwise unattested official by the name of “Marduka”, which some have proposed refers to Mordecai, as both are mentioned serving in the kings court.   3. What historical context does the book of Esther find itself? Jews in Babylon under Nebuchadnezzer. Ezra, Nehemiah, Zerubbabel. Some return, some stay. Some say the events of Esther falls between Ezra 6 and 7.   4. Where are we? Iran. Capital of Persian empire. (Babylon was in Iraq. Jews all over middle east. 5. Now it is time to explore the story of Esther. 1. Xerxes or Ahasuerus fueled from India to Egypt. Interestingly, we see that Mordecai tells Esther NOT to inform those around her of her people and heritage: Now when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate. Esther had not made known her kindred or her people, as Mordecai had commanded her, for Esther obeyed Mordecai just as when she was brought up by him. (Esther 2:19-20)   Now, the REASON for this matches what we read in Ezra, that there had been an accusation against the Jews that was written to the king at the beginning of the reign of Ahasuerus, who we call Artaxerxes: And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. (Ezra 4:6) That's a funny little detail that only makes sense in the context of all that is going on.   12. WHERE IS GOD????? Esther's story is much like ours. We don't have angelic messengers. We don't hear God's audible voice. The “finger” of God is woven throughout the book of Esther. Events are divine only after we see the full picture and look back. Let this be an encouragement to you. 13. What happens after this? DEATH/MURDER How long did Esther live? An historical approach to the biblical account may, however, reveal an unexpected twist to the lives of the main characters. If we accept the scholarly consensus identifying Ahasuerus with Xerxes I, we know he came to the throne in 486 BCE and met an untimely and violent death in 465 BCE as a result of a court revolution. This was instigated by one of his own ministers, Artabanus, with a view to enabling Artaxerxes — Xerxes's son by his first marriage to Vashti — to succeed to the throne. BY RABBI DR JEFFREY COHEN RABBI JEFFREY COHEN MARCH 06, 2020 10:14 **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Episode 13 of our series is now live, featuring the remarkable "Army-Baylor Program" at Baylor University. Join us as we dive into this unique educational journey with our special guest, MAJ Tiara Walz. As the program executive officer and an assistant professor, MAJ Walz offers invaluable insights into this top-ranked Master of Health Administration and MBA program. MAJ Walz commissioned in the United States Army in 2009. She is a graduate of The University of Dubuque where she obtained a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. After completing the Officer Basic Course at Fort Sam Houston, TX, she began her first assignment as a Platoon Leader at Fort Cavazos, TX in the Charlie Medical Company, 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, First Cavalry Division. While there, she deployed to Iraq as the Company Executive Officer in support of Operation New Dawn. After her deployment, MAJ Walz transitioned to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Cavazos, serving as the Deputy Chief of Operations. She was selected for and served at Fort Moore at Martin Army Community Hospital as a Company Commander from 2013-2015 and was then selected to attend the Army-Baylor MHA/MBA Program. While completing her rigorous graduate studies, MAJ Walz designated as a 70A, subsequently serving as Chief of Managed Care Division and Chief of Clinical Support Division at Evans Army Community Hospital. She then decided to apply for LTHET again and was selected to attend school for her PhD in Public Health at Oregon State University, followed by a utilization tour as an Assistant Professor at the Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration. She graduated with her doctorate in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy from Oregon State University in 2023. She also obtained a Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching while in Oregon, to aid in her passion for teaching. Her Ph.D. work focuses on chronic pain in the veteran population and how chronic pain impacts healthcare utilization and expenditures on an individual and systems level in the United States. MAJ Walz is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, and is passionate about networking, healthcare leadership, and improving quality of life and social determinants of health for servicemembers, their families, and the veteran population in the US.  MAJ Walz's awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, German Armed Forced Badge- Gold, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Army Overseas Service Ribbon. The "Army-Baylor Program" at Baylor University offers a unique combination of a Master of Health Administration (MHA) and an MBA. It's a highly ranked program, for more detailed information, you can visit the Army-Baylor Program page. AY25 LTHET MILPER MESSAGE 23-499, ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 (AY25)ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT LTHET: MILPER message information go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/23-499 Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Throughout the last couple of years, we've stayed on top of all the domestic and international security threats facing us all from Putin to Hamas to domestic extremists. And our guest in this episode is going to take us through all of it with a very unique, powerful and authentic perspective. He's an expert on urban combat, which is going to dominate the combat landscape for the next generation and maybe more. It's what we've seen in Iraq. It's what we've seen in Syria. It's what we've seen in Ukraine. It's what we're seeing in Gaza.  He's been there and done that. He started out in the Army as a Private and went all the way up through the ranks from Ranger instructor to Platoon Leader in Iraq and multiple tours to teaching at West Point. He's chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute. He's the author of Understanding Urban Warfare. He's a host of his own podcast, becoming much more regular in the media and is extremely prolific on social media, including a breakout moment when the invasion of Ukraine began. He's also a humble, thoughtful, experienced father of three kids who came back from Ukraine just two weeks ago. He's a leader meeting the moment who will help us understand what's happening now and what could happen next. From the battlefields of Ukraine to the streets of Gaza to the tree lighting ceremony here in New York City at Rockefeller Center. The threats are everywhere. We're going to break it down with authenticity, without the spin and with real facts and experience. It's the kind of conversation you can't have on cable news, but you can have on a podcast. Here it is, Paul Rieckhoff's (@PaulRieckhoff) high impact conversation with one of the world's leading authorities on urban warfare, Major John Spencer. Every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. Independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve–and stay vigilant.  -Watch Paul and John's conversion on YouTube. - Check out https://www.johnspenceronline.com/ for more on John and his work. -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know.  -Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris is the Head Coach & founder at 3 Sports Science. Alongside this he works as Exercise Physiologist and Human Performance Optimization Program Coordinator for the US Air Force.  After enlisting into the US army he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned into the Military Police (MP) Corps serving 3 tours to Iraq, as a Platoon Leader, Battalion Operations Officer, and Company Commander.  Dr. Myers was awarded, amongst others, the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and Overseas Service Ribbon x3. Medically retiring in 2012 as a Captain he began further exercise physiology study eventually gaining his PhD.  Dr. Myers has served as an Assistant Professor at Radford University teaching Allied Health, Strength and Conditioning, and Human Performance courses. Additionally he holds certifications in nutrition, strength & conditioning, triathlon, cycling, swimming and ironman coaching.  Based on his research and coaching experience, he recently published the book Triathlon Training with Power and most recently has published his second book “The Human Weapon System”   (00:00) – Introduction (02:23) – Community shoutouts   (05:09) – David's training (06:34) – Episode starts (08:08) – How did Chris start his journey in the military (13:40) – Chris' family history in the armed forces (14:50) – What role did the military play into Chris' academic journey? (17:04) – What was it like being under attack in the battle field (21:34) – Cognitive agility (26:17) – How does the more wholistic approach apply to the athlete? (28:43) – The Human Weapon System (31:18) – How do you optimize recommendations for the Human Weapon System? (34:28) – What could endurance athletes take from the need for Human Weapon System to be perpetually ready to perform? (39:01) – What is the assessment and recovery post service for the Human Weapon System (41:00) – Does the focus Chris has at work transfer to family life (42:53) – What does Chris' day to day role entail? (46:29) – The development of the Human Weapon System framework (49:40) – How does Chris use technology and wearables in his role (54:07) – Chris experience with Supersapiens (58:36) – Chris' current exercise routine (60:55) – Chris' research into naval divers (64:11) - Outro

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: About my job: "Plans Officer", published by Weaver on September 10, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. I've been a plans Officer for the United States Army Reserve since 2021. People have no clue what reservists do and much less what "Active Guard Reserve" Soldiers do, and I see it's Career Week, so here's my job. Also I'm shamelessly stealing Lizkas format, so thank her for me writing this. Note that anything written here is my opinion and does not represent the department of defense, or any US Government agency. My background & how I got here I studied Computer Science in college and graduate into the great recession of 2008. After not getting the exact job I wanted (Marine Officer), I went to the Army recruiter and they gave me the option to be an Army Reserve Quartermaster Officer. I wanted something more active, but since Officer Candidate School was very competitive I wasn't in the top. I served part time as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander and Company Executive Officer. I interviewed with a different unit to change my branch to Civil Affairs, transferred to the unit and then served there as a Battalion Logistics Officer (S4) until I got called to go to first deploy, then school. My small school team of four Captains placed in the top six(Commandants List) of our approximately 60 person class and I was a Civil Affairs(CA) Officer after about 8 years. I credit my time working alongside CA officers as a large part of how well I did. At the same time I worked as a state department contractor full time. I also was going through Nursing school for most of it, though I didn't make it through. During my deployment, I was always trying to quantify how much we were doing and I had problems doing so. I read books like Dead Aid and Toxic Charity, trying to get a sense of how to 'do international development' and 'foreign aid'. You might think that this is why I joined EA. Nope. My writing partner made me read Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality and then, yes you can guess the rest. I got picked up for a 3 year tour of AGR and decided to put my civilian career on hold and see if I liked it. What I actually work on There is a very specific scope of things that only I do, mostly long range planning, facilitation, writing policy and working on strategy/prioritization for my organization. This includes everything that is mandated for the unit I work for to do to what is directed at a local level for us to do. Most of my work is office work, over various lovely software, and some of it is field work. Here is what I do normally: Field questions from people inside the unit Answer Requests for Information (RFIs) from higher echelons or sister units Write Operations Orders and iron out short term plans Be the telephone between two organizations that need to talk. I also run several meetings that are ad hoc or weekly dependent. I've had to work with a lot of people and I have met so many good people. It's not EA, but they all want to make a difference. Reflecting on the Role I opted into a very specialized career field in an already specialized group. I love the people and the unit culture is great, but they ask a lot of the part timers. Some things I value: I'm expected to work independently. If the work is done, then it's done. I'm not waiting around for someone's input normally. I get to work with top performers regularly. I get to mentor a lot of junior Officers and Enlisted, which is a big draw. Some things that can be hard: I'm not in charge, I just work here. Even though I plan a lot in advance, sometimes the commanders will choose to take a different path, upending a lot of my work. There's a lot of things that need to be on a regulatory timeline that I can not change. This is fine, except when people try to get around it. Some Skills I develop in this job: Lan...

Dr. Krusemark was a platoon leader in Iraq for 4 years, won the Bronze Star, decided to be a family doctor and now he is working hard but having a ball. He shares his many lessons for success with patients and in life.

Branden Irvine, Director of Sales and Marketing, brings a strong background driving high-performing teams for top global brands. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Mr. Irvine came to sbLiftOff to grow the company's national presence. Mr. Irvine works directly with business owners across the country contemplating an ownership transfer or acquisition. He has extensive business transformation experience spanning operations, supply chain, sales, marketing and post M&A integration. Before joining sbLiftOff, Mr. Irvine worked at Stanley Black and Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK), where he served as a Senior Channel Marketing Manager with responsibility for P&Ls, representing some of the most notable global brands from DEWALT to Craftsman, Irwin, Lenox, and Mac Tools. Mr. Irvine brought award-winning, patented products to market in collaboration with Product Development and Supply Chain teams. At Worthington Industries (NYSE: WOR), his primary responsibility was implementing transformation systems across two different business units. Mr. Irvine, a veteran, was awarded a Bronze Star for service in Afghanistan. At sbLiftOff, he is deeply committed to the company's charitable work with veteran entrepreneurs. Mr. Irvine served as an Officer in the United States Army's 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), deployed to Afghanistan as a Platoon Leader of Cavalry Scouts in 2012, and again as an Executive Officer in 2013. In addition to being an Executive Officer, Mr. Irvine was also an Advisor to the Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army on Logistics. Mr. Irvine was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, and holds an Army Commendation Medal and a Combat Action Badge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vets2pm/support

Sindie followed in the footsteps of her father who served in Vietnam and her sister who attended West Point two years ahead of her. Sindie was prepared for West Point and for military service, but had to learn through direct experience for the lessons to stick. Once they stuck, once she learned the processes and procedures and got in the groove, she had success. This pattern repeated itself at flight school and throughout her military service. Sindie graduated flight school and reported to the 101st Airborne Division before deploying with them to Iraq. Sindie deployed to Iraq two times; once as a Platoon Leader and once as a Company Commander. Sindie left the military at the end of her initial service obligation, and leaned into the civilian world. Her initial steps were tentative with unexpected stressors, but she found her way, and success through constant forward progress. This is her story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-harrison0/support

Host- Faye PrescottCo-Hosts - Emmett Prescott & Eddie Patterson, Jr.Guest - LaKesha D. StringerLaKesha was born in Columbus Georgia.  She was raised in both Columbus Georgia and Phenix City, Alabama. She graduated high school at 17 years old in May 1999 and entered active-duty United States Naval forces in September 1999.LaKesha served honorably onboard the USS MOBILE BAY CG 53 and the USS COWPENS CG 63 in Yokosuka, Japan before going on shore duty to the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, Mississippi from December 2003 until 2008. With 3 combat tours, LaKesha has learned much about sacrifice. Returning home to Columbus, Ga as a survivor of mental and physical trauma from combat LaKesha was a homeless Veteran; due to these ailments, she was unable to communicate with her Family.She joined the American Legion in 1999 but became a contributing member in 2011 after much mental counseling through VA services and attaining housing through the HudVash program at the Central Alabama Valley Healthcare System with the help of Dr. Marguerita High, Dr. Donald Gibson, and many others. In 2021-2022 she became the first Black Commander in 103 years at Charles S. Harrison American Legion Post 35 in Columbus, Ga, and the second Female Commander. After her term as commander ended, she is one of the 1st Female Commanders to turnover that leadership role to another Female Veteran.She served as one of four of The American Legion Department of Georgia 3rd District Junior Vice Commanders for 2022-2023.She is currently The American Legion Department of Georgia's 3rd District Service Officer.LaKesha began volunteering at the Homeless Resource Network in 2011 also which is, as of June 2022 Southwest Georgia Housing Opportunities where she has served on their board from 2015 until 2023.She became a Veterans Treatment Court Mentor in both Columbus, Georgia, and Phenix City, Alabama from 2015 until 2023.She is a The Mission Continues Fellowship Alumni and recipient of the Mark Weber Award of 2016 for her efforts in ensuring 50+ Veterans received housing through all available resources during her fellowship in 2015. She has been the Platoon Leader for Columbus, Ga 1st Service Platoon from October 2019 - 2023.LaKesha has always had a heart and the courage to serve but attributes her push to rise to help in a greater capacity to words from The Mission Continues' Taylor Sprague, “You Have Always Had Permission to Serve!” and to her late Sister, Sheila Abbott, “Make It Happen!”She founded KEI ENTERTAINMENT, LLC in 2005 while on active duty and continues to use her marking company to benefit the nonprofits that she's a part of locally and abroad.The Mission ContinuesTHEIR MISSION is to connect veterans with under-resourced communities. Their programs deploy veteran volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.THEIR VISION is for all veterans with a desire to continue their service to be part of a movement to transform communities.If you are ready to join The Mission Continues and make an impact VISITMissioncontinues.org

This week I'm joined by Yaa Ampofo (you can find her on Tiktok here) to discuss the latest episode of Summer House Martha's Vineyard in which Jasmine thinks she's an outsider because she's married, Silas can't believe his WIFE is on vacation, and Shanice lands in hot water with Bria over her topless activities! Find me on Patreon, social media, and more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It's your time to re-ignite your fire to achieve your ultimate potential and live the life you want.”In this episode, we talk about how to create a winning mindset, simple steps you can use to achieve big things in your life, best ways to overcome fear & doubt, and so much more.To help make this happen, joining me on the mic this week is someone with a mission to help people with a desire to step up as servants and leaders in their business family, and community. We also talk about:How do you finish a 100 mile run? What does living a legacy mean to you? What stops most people from living the life they really desire?Why is the circle you surround yourself with so important?ABOUT OUR GUESTNate Bailey is a natural leader and a speaker who knows how to impact and reach an audience.He is a best selling author with three books as well as an entrepreneur. He has built multiple successful businesses in the areas of Insurance and Real Estate. He recently fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to follow his dream of being a full-time coach.Nate was a Lieutenant, serving our country in the United States Army. As a Platoon Leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Nate was charged with the safety and leadership of 42 soldiers as they served our country in Kuwait.You can learn more about Nate and his work here:https://natebailey.org/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather.Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

Description: Major Mark Owens from United States Military Academy Admissions office explains the admissions process and what military students should think about when considering West Point. This episode was made possible thanks to the Spouses of JB MDL (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) http://www.jbmdlspouses.org/   Show Notes: https://www.westpoint.edu/ https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program https://youtu.be/Xc2RuwdAehM   Bio: Major Mark Owens MAJ Mark Owens currently serves as the Southeast Regional Commander of Admissions at the United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY. His responsibilities include the recruitment, evaluation, and yield of all applicants from MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, and DC. His previous assignments include duty as a Company Commander and Engineer Operations Officer for U.S. Army Africa in Vicenza, Italy as well as a Company Executive Officer and Platoon Leader for 25th Infantry Division in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He has also served time in Ethiopia, Senegal, Ghana, Thailand, South Korea, and the Philippines on peacekeeping operations. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Yale School of Management, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri Institute of Science and Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy. MAJ Owens is happily married to his wife, Michelle, with three children, Cole, Cora, and Juliette.

This edition features stories on Afghan National Army commandos, assisted by U.S. Special Operations Force, conducting combat and humanitarian operations throughout Zabul province, Afghanistan and Vermont National Guard Soldiers, working alongside Macedonian army soldiers, relying on ANA soldiers to help them conduct patrols in the mountains. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. Parker Chapman of Atlanta, Ga., Platoon Leader, and Cpl. Oliver Spirkovski, Macedonian army. Hosted by Marine Cpl. Bryan Lett.

This edition features stories on Taliban insurgents attacking Afghan National Security and International security Forces in Helmand province, Afghanistan and OH-58 Kiowa helicopter pilots patrolling Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan and the surrounding area to ensure security. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Joy Meek. Includes a soundbite from 1st Lt. Matt Miller, platoon leader, of Monument, Colo.

Leaving a Forward Operating Base can have its challenges. Safety and security a top concern. So when a route clearance team heads out on an escort mission, they ensure coalition forces and local civilians are kept out of harm's way. Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante has more. Includes sound bites from 1st Lt. Ryan Becker, Platoon Leader, Spc. Donald Kuhlman, Wrecker Operator and Sgt. Jason Larsan, Medic.

This edition features a story about Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Delta Company, 2-2 Infantry, conducted a 36-hour patrol in villages in Khudza'i province and Marmurwal, Andar District, Ghazni province. Sound bites from 1st Lt. Louis Christ, Platoon Leader, Delta Company, 2-2 Infantry. Hometown; Eldora, N.J.

This edition features a story on coalition forces patrolling the area of operation surrounding Combat Outpost Wilderness, in the Khowst province of Afghanistan. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Hosted by Sgt. Rachel Badgeley. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. George Thompson, platoon leader Task Force Duke. Also available in high definition.

Week 12 of Infantry training. Night at the machine gun position where Natsumi discusses a recurring dream and Big Sis admits fears of going to war. Week 13 of Infantry training. Final inspection and a first meeting with a new character, Lt. Adams, the Platoon Leader; the recruits get disquieting news about sister companies and are given some freedom; Big Sis has a heart-to-heart with Alphabet. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Layla Fatima, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. || For more about this show, visit queenofbattlepodcast.com || Transcript. Music credits: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Dr Jordan B Peterson and Tulsi Gabbard discuss her time in the armed forces, the concerns over women serving, crony capitalism, the Republican party, and the proxy war the US is waging against Russia. Tulsi first served in elected office in the Hawaii State House of Representatives when she was 21 years old. Due to the attacks on 9/11, she enlisted in the Army National Guard. In 2004, she gave up an easy re-election campaign and volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the 29th Brigade Combat Team where she served in a medical unit. After returning home in 2006, Tulsi worked in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to the late Senator Danny Akaka, who was Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. She then volunteered for a second Middle East deployment as a Platoon Leader. Having experienced firsthand the true cost of war, Tulsi ran for United States Congress at age 31, vowing to honor the lives and sacrifice of her brothers and sisters in uniform. She prevailed in a difficult election and went on to serve in Congress for eight years as a member of the Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs Committees. Foregoing a run for re-election to Congress, she ran as a Presidential candidate in the Democratic Party in 2020. Tulsi puts country before party and approaches every issue, domestic and foreign, based on ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people. 

'Platoon Leader' is a Cannon Films production that attempted to cash in on the glut of 80s Vietnam War films that saw films like Platoon (1986), Full Metal Jacket (1987), and Hamburger Hill (1987) flourish. Directed by Aaron Norris 'Platoon Leader' features the skilled cinematography of Arthur Wooster and a strong cast of TV actors while Micheal Dudikoff plays the lead, LT. Knight, who is sent to a remote firebase to whip up a jaded and rag-tag bunch of G.I.s protecting a pro-American Vietnamese village. Does the film hit the heights of the films it tries to emulate or should this film remain in the back catalog of bad mockbuster cash-ins?  Join us to find out. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening!  

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with U.S. Army Maj. Ben Thornton, South Carolina National Guard state training administrator about his military career. We dive into his history with the 4-118th Combined Arms Battalion and how he started from a platoon leader to now becoming the battalion commander. We also talk about his experience during COVID-19 while deployed and how that changed the dynamic of daily operations. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver and Pfc. Ana-Grace Catoe with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, US Army MAJ Joe Littell discusses his recent article: the Future of Cyber-Enabled Influence Operations–including emergent technologies, disinformation, and implications for democracy. Joe also presents some of the things we can do to protect ourselves. Research Question: How did China use social media to control the COVID narrative within China? How was Chinese state media messaging oriented, both in frequency and content, prior to their invasion of COVID19 Lockdown Protests?  Was Chinese messaging uniform, both in frequency and content, across languages and regions, or was it tailored by either?  Did Chinese messaging change, either in frequency or content, in response to increased publicity from Western outlets?   Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #41 Toomas Ilves on the Estonian Perspective #86 Nick Starck and David Bierbrauer on Vulnerabilities in the Military Use of AI #129 Eliot Jardines on Open Source Intelligence Littell, Joseph, "The Future of Cyber-Enabled Influence Operations: Emergent Technologies, Disinformation, and the Destruction of Democracy" (2022). ACI Books & Book Chapters. Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-133 Guest Bio: Joe Littell enlisted in the Army in 2003 as an infantryman and attained the rank of Sergeant before commissioning in 2010. Upon commission, Major Littell has served as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Logistics Officer while assigned to the 83rd Chemical Battalion. As a 1LT, MAJ Littell applied for, assessed, and completed the Psychological Operations Qualification Course and served within the ARSOF community as a Tactical Detachment Commander and Company Commander with 9th PSYOP Battalion (Airborne). MAJ Littell currently serves as a research scientist at the Army Cyber Institute at West Point on the Information Warfare team working on computational propaganda, narrative warfare, radicalization, and microtargeting through publicly and commercially available data. He holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of South Florida and a MS in Data Science from Duke University. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

In this episode with Nate Bailey, we're bringing you tried-and-true tips to increase downloads, better engagement with your audience, and boost your podcast. Stay tuned to get the best value in this episode and break another milestone for your show!     WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Importance of figuring out your podcast analytics Why your episode intros shouldn't be lengthy The value of having consistent high-quality episodes Preferred ways to start and end your podcast episode How to earn more money with your sponsorships   ABOUT NATE BAILEY Nate was a Lieutenant, serving the country in the United States Army National Guard as a Platoon Leader. He was charged with the safety and leadership of 42 soldiers as they served the country in Kuwait. Since serving, he has built successful businesses in the industries of Fitness, Insurance, Real Estate, and Coaching. In 2018, he sold his Insurance Brokerage on spending more time working with companies to maximize their revenue and profit through organizational leadership.     CONNECT WITH NATE Website: Nate Bailey  Podcast: Championship Leadership LinkedIn: Nate Bailey  Facebook: Nate Bailey  Instagram: @coachnatebailey CONNECT WITH US If you are interested in getting on our show, email us at team@growyourshow.com. Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Click here and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams! Upgrading your podcast equipment or maybe getting your first microphone? Get Your Free Equipment Guide! We also have free courses for you on everything you need to know about starting a great podcast! Check out our first six episodes through the links below! Identify Your Avatar - Free Course 1/6 What To Do BEFORE You Launch Your Podcast - Free Course 2/6 How To Launch A TOP Show - Free Course 3/6 Best Marketing And Growth Strategies - Free Course 4/6 How To Monetize Your Podcast - Free Course 5/6  Top 22 Pitfalls On Starting Your Own Podcast - Free Course 6/6 If you want to make money from your podcasts, check out this FREE resource we made. Our clients use a sponsor sheet, and now they are making between $2,000 to $5,000 from sponsorship!  Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review here! 

   Dr. Peake served as the 40th Army Surgeon General and as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.    In this episode, you will hear about General Peake's early career deployed as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Vietnam, where he was injured in combat and was medically evacuated to a theater hospital. He describes his pathway in Military Medicine, beginning as a general surgeon and completing further training as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon.  He discusses his leadership pathway from commanding medical assets in Korea to Ft. Bragg to Madigan Army Medical Center.  He then helped shape the training of military medical providers as the Commanding General of the AMEDD Center and School (now U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence) and ultimately the Surgeon General on 9/11. You will hear some insightful lessons learned during the response to 9/11 and leading Army medicine into the initial entries into Iraq and Afghanistan.  Following Military retirement, Dr. Peake was appointed as the Secretary of the VA in the George W. Bush administration.  He speaks about some of the challenges and successes during his tenure at the VA and describes how the Department of Defense collaborates and coordinates with the Department of Veterans Affairs.   Dr. Peake is a United States Military Academy Graduate and received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College.  He is Board Certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery and has deployed to combat zones as an infantry officer and as a medical corps officer. He is currently the Senior Vice President of CGI Federal.       General Peake has had an enormous impact on how the military prepares for and provides excellent care on the battlefield and at home. He talks about his insights and lessons learned both in Military Medicine and at the helm of the Department of Veterans Affairs.                Find out more and join Team WarDocs at www.wardocspodcast.com Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine. Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.   WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.           Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

Andrew Wolgemuth founded Wove to recreate the way couples buy engagement rings in a highly traditional and outdated industry. Andrew grew up in an entrepreneurial environment working at his parents jewellery company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After attending West Point and serving as a Platoon Leader in the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, he attended Stanford's GSB's Ignite Entrepreneurship Programme where the idea for Wove was born.   Questions   Could you share with our listeners a little bit about your journey, at least your journey into entrepreneurship, how did you get to where you are today? And what kind of propelled you into that space? Could you tell us a little bit about your ecommerce company? What's the name of the company? As a business owner, you're operating in the ecommerce space and I'm sure a lot has changed since COVID. What have been some of your key learning opportunities that you've been able to capitalize on? As you know, we went through a pandemic, and now we're emerging out of a pandemic, how have you been able to still satisfy clients, meet their demands despite all of what was happening globally? What are maybe one or two key things that as a designer communicates with the client, they try to focus on to ensure that those things are manifested into the product to make people feel like they're a part of what you're purchasing. How hard is it to kind of lead a remote base team and leverage their expertise seeing that you're not all in the same space? And do you find that the customer experience is better because you're able to kind of navigate that journey, control that journey as much as possible, you have more control over the things that may impact your customer in a positive or a negative way. Could you share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? Could you share with us maybe one or two books that you've read, either recently or in the past that have had a great impact on you. Could you also share with us what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. Where can listeners find you online? Do you have a quote or saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you will tend to revert to this quote, it kind of helps to get you back on track if for any reason you got derailed?   Highlights   Andrew's Journey   Andrew shared that entrepreneurship actually started for him in his childhood. Both of his parents were young entrepreneurs, they started a family jewellery company when he was just a baby. And so, much of his childhood was spent watching his parents start a business. And he thinks many of the lessons that he learned from watching his parents, both himself and his siblings took with them as they entered into the real world.   About Andrew's Ecommerce Company Wove   Andrew shared that their company is called Wove. They're www.wovemade.com/. And what they specialize in is custom engagement rings and wedding bands. So, essentially, the way that their process works, they match their clients with one of their in house jewellery designers, after they submit a short quiz on their website, that design consultation allows the client to work with a designer to discover their preferences, design an engagement ring or wedding band. And once they're satisfied with the design, they send them an exact replica of that ring that they can try on at home.   And really what this allows the client to do is try on a realistic version of their ring, test drive it at home, show friends and family and ensure that when you go to buy the final ring that you're getting exactly what you're looking for. So, it kind of acts as a way of allowing the client to buy with full confidence that what they're getting is actually the ring that they want to wear for the rest of their life.   Me: That's very cool. So, your niche is specifically in the marriage line.   Andrew shared that right now, they are focused specifically on bridal jewellery, yes. But they are excited to be launching their own jewellery lines, things other than engagement rings and wedding bands here before the end of this year. So, they're in the process of designing those pieces right now, they're going through the prototyping phase, and very soon they'll also have jewellery on their site.   Satisfying and Meeting Clients Demands Despite What is Happening Globally   Me: Now, could you share with our listeners, Andrew, as a business owner, you're operating in the eCommerce space and I'm sure a lot has changed since COVID.   What have been some of your key learning opportunities that you've been able to capitalize on? As you know, we went through a pandemic, and now we're emerging out of a pandemic, how have you been able to still satisfy clients, meet their demands despite all of what was happening globally?   Andrew stated that it's interesting, their business was very much grown out of the pandemic. Neither Brian, his co-founder nor himself really anticipated on having a career in the jewellery industry, this kind of happened by accident.   And so, it's a great question to ask, they started working actually with deployed service members back in 2020 when the pandemic was just starting. And those service members wanted a way to design and buy an engagement ring from overseas. And that way when they got back, they could propose but no one really wanted to take the chances of buying an engagement ring online and shipping it to a deployment address in the Middle East.   And so, they started sending replicas to service members while they were deployed. And so, it was interesting as they got home, and the pandemic was still going on and many of the jewellery stores were closed, many of their friends and family started asking for the same bespoke custom design and replica service. And really, that's how they got started, they recognized that there was a need for what they were building and people enjoyed buying an engagement ring the Wove way, better than the next best alternative.   So, the pandemic really is what allowed them to gain the early traction that enabled them to raise the funding that they raised and grow their team. But he thinks if there's one fundamental lesson that they continue to lean on is, test early and often and do it as inexpensively as possible. They've changed our product and process so many times over the last two years, and really allowing them doing those things early on, allow you to build the shiny, expensive product later after you have full proof that it's exactly what you need to be building.   Key Things As a Designer Communicates with the Client to Ensure They are a Part of What They are Purchasing   Me: So, your organization also focuses heavily on personalization. And we found, just through, of course, research and data that we get from like Forrester and some of top leading market research entities, that personalization is one of the things that helps to differentiate you in this world, regardless of the industry that you're in. Because clearly if the service is personalized, then it's almost like you're getting something that's not generic, and it's specific to you.   And I heard that in when you're explaining how it is that your business operates, the fact that the designer does custom made designs, sends you a replica of it, you can literally walk with a replication of it before you actually purchase the final product.   What are some of the things that you focus on in the personalization process? What are maybe one or two key things that as the designer communicates with the client, they try to focus on to ensure that those things are manifested into the product to make people feel like they're a part of what you're purchasing?   Andrew stated that at the most fundamental level, he would just say listening, and if that sounds very, very simple. One of the first clients that they ever worked with, he remembers very distinctly getting on the follow up design consultation after the couple had received their replica ring. And immediately one of the partners started to tear up and his initial thought was, “Oh, no, what happened, we must have messed up the replica ring.” And what she said was so poignant to him, she said, “I feel so heard, you incorporated everything that I wanted into the ring, into this design.”   And so, that was really moving for them and it's the way that they train their designers today is that listening to the client is one of the most important things that you can do. And not just listening, but actively listening, taking notes and ensuring that the design preferences they have are incorporated into the design.   But even taking that a step further, one of the things that they do is before a client ever gets on a design consultation is that they have them fill out a style quiz, which allows them to be matched based on their style preferences with one of their in-house designers. So, before they ever get on a call, they are doing what they can to match them with someone that they think they'll be compatible with from a style and design perspective. And that has made their process run incredibly smoothly. And allowed them to really meet the client where they're at.   Me: Brilliant, I love that. Absolutely love that. All right, so you're leading, how many designers would you say your organization has?   Andrew shared that a few of them are full time and a few are contract but at any one given moment in time right now they have about 8 different designers that they've worked with. So, not a ton, but that's enough to really cover the span of different styles for engagement rings, and so that's about the number that they're utilizing today.   Me: Okay. And these persons are pretty much remote based.   Andrew agreed, they are. And one of the things that's great about their model is that jewellery designers are surprisingly underpaid in the industry. And so, what they've been able to do is essentially create a job description that is exactly what any jewellery designer would want to be doing, which is designing jewellery, working with clients and ultimately seeing their pieces come to life.   A lot of jewellery designers that work for top brands will work in a tiny design office in a crammed New York City office building, they never get to meet the client, and oftentimes their piece is never built. And so, what they able to do is pay their designers more than their competitors in the industry and give them a job that's much more satisfying.   And so, because of that, they've been able to attract some of the top designers from across the industry, from major brands that you would recognize. And so, that's been really exciting for them to be able to attract some of the top talent for what they're building.   Leading a Remote Based Team and Leverage Their Expertise   Me: Amazing. So, how hard is it to kind of lead a remote based team and leverage their expertise seeing that you're not all in the same space? I know you still have a lot of leaders globally who believe that because we basically emerged out of the pandemic, they want everybody to come back face to face. But I gather that based on your business model, this has been how you've operated from inception.   Andrew shared that it is about 50% of their company is remote and 50% is in person. So, they do have an office in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that office contains all of their manufacturers, a lot of their content creators and the operations people in the company. But our remote team consists of all of our designers, marketers, web developers, really anyone that doesn't have to be in person.   And so, it's fascinating. He and Brian, his co-founder both came from the Army, which is obviously very much an in-person organization. But he thinks a lot of the leadership lessons and management principles are the same. They do the best that they can to care for their employees, whether you're remote or in person have contact daily, ensure that people's professional and personal needs are being satisfied. So, they love the model that they have, they make an effort to see even their remote employees in person at least once every two months, whether it's going and visiting them or doing an off-site. But for them, that model has worked really well, and it's given them a lot of flexibility.   Me: Brilliant. Now, just to also confirm you handle everything for the consumer from start to finish. So, is there any third party like vendor that you would engage to, let's say, do the delivery of the product, or does your company handle from start to finish so that way you're controlling all of the touch points that your client will have with you.   Andrew shared that they handle just about everything start to finish. And so, the things that they handle are the design of the ring, they do all the manufacturing, all of their jewellery is made from start to finish in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. And because of that, they're able to produce a really high-end product and they're able to produce it very quickly. They produce rings in about 5 to 7 days, which for custom is about 6 times the national average for custom jewellery.   And so, they're really proud of that, the only vendors that they work with are diamond suppliers. They don't carry any of their own diamond inventory, they work with different diamond suppliers from top diamond sources in the US, all of their diamonds are ethically sourced, they pass the Kimberley Process, which ensures they're conflict free. And they also do a lot of work with lab grown diamonds as well. But really the diamond sourcing is done in house, but they purchase diamonds from outside vendors. And that's really the only thing that they do with a third party.   Navigating the Journey – Having Control Over Things That May Impact Customers in a Positive or a Negative Way   Me: Amazing. And do you find that the customer experience is better because you're able to kind of navigate that journey, control that journey as much as possible, you have more control over the things that may impact your customer in a positive or a negative way.   Andrew stated absolutely. And custom is hard, it's a hard thing to do at scale. He thinks the reason that they've been able to do it so successfully, is because they spent a lot of time investing in systems that allow the customization to occur in a way that's organized, they don't lose track of details and they have a method to how they produce.   But ultimately, he thinks it gives the consumer a one of a kind experiences that allows them to build something completely custom, they're not going to see their friend wearing the same ring that they have on. Everything is one of a kind, they only build their rings once for the customer experience. And as far as diamonds go, if you bought a diamond online through Blue Nile or Brilliant Earth, you're going to get to a diamond page and there are literally 10s of 1000s of diamonds on the page. If you don't have an education in diamonds, it can be extremely daunting trying to figure out which one is the right one.   And so, their geologists and designers walk their clients through every step of the process, will help you pick a diamond. So, yes, it is absolutely a heavy investment, but he thinks the customer experience is truly one of a kind and it gives their clients tremendous confidence that what they're getting is the ring that they want to be wearing the rest of their life. So, they're really proud of what they've built. But obviously he's a little bit biased, but he thinks their experience is certainly the best when it comes to customer engagement rings.   App, Website or Tool that Andrew Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business   When asked about online resources that he cannot live without in his business, Andrew shared that they use HubSpot in a lot of different ways. HubSpot is their primary CRM, they use it for tracking their sales funnel, where their rings are out in production. They use it for automated emails and text and that engine has been tremendously powerful for their business and also gives them a ton of customization.   They knew that when they built out their CRM that they weren't going to be able to use a plug and play CRM template. And so, HubSpot gave them the flexibility to essentially build exactly what they needed on their platform.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Andrew   When asked about books that have had a great impact, Andrew shared that the most recent book that he's read is Amazon's Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon by Colin Bryar. He loves this book, what the book talks about is how Amazon goes about proposing products and how they go about designing products that they believe their customers will one, be excited about and two, that will be functional for them. And so, that's been a book that's really been useful for him when he thinks about how they're designing user experiences or providing tools to their clients that allow them to solve the problems that they face when buying an engagement ring. That is a great book.   The other book that he really liked, it's not really as much business related, but it's very team related is Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal. Now, that takes him back to his Army days, but it's a book that he continuously goes back to because it talks about how teams function successfully. And he thinks it has a lot of good lessons that are good reminders for any type of organization.   What Andrew is Really Excited About Now!   When asked about something that's going on that he's really excited about, Andrew shared that one thing that they're very excited about that they are launching next week on their Wove website is they are launching the ability for clients to order replicas of Wove pre-designed rings. And so really, the difference of what that is compared to what they offer today is, there are certain clients that may not need the full custom experience, but still want to be able to try the ring on before they buy it.   And so, their designers from across their company put together what they believe are the top rings that represent both Wove as well as what consumers are looking for. And clients can either buy that ring right off the site, or they can order for free, an exact and realistic replica of that design that they can try on at home before making the big decision. And so, he's really excited to get that product live, it's going live next week, it'll be on www.wovemade.com. So yeah, check it out.   Where Can We Find Andrew Online   Website – www.wovemade.com Instagram - @wove_made Facebook - @wovemade   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Andrew Uses   When asked about a quote or saying that he tends to revert to during times of adversity or challenge, Andrew stated yes, absolutely. A quote that he heard recently from one of his mentors that he really likes is that, “Failure is rarely fatal, and success is never permanent or lasting.”   And that's a quote that her refers back to constantly. As a founder, there are often times where you can feel defeated, things won't be going the way that you anticipate. And so, being able to take a step back and look at the big picture and rely on a quote like that is reassuring. So, that's one of his favorites.   Me: Amazing. Well, thank you so much Andrew for taking time out of your day, to hop on our podcast Navigating the Customer Experience. And just share some of these great insights as it relates to the journey of your business, your own personal journey, the importance of customization, the importance of leading a team that is even though remote based, that you're able to leverage their expertise in the highest possible way. And of course, controlling that journey of your customers by ensuring that you're giving and meeting those needs, those needs that are so specific to each individual in a way that will have them remember you for the rest of their lives. So, thank you so much for that.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners   Links   Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon by Colin Bryar Teams of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience   Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.”   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. 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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Dr. Jon Roginski discusses insider threats. Jon asserts that insider threat detection and mitigation is an inherently complex human problem, and describes two broad risk activities: trait-based and state-based. His colleagues at the West Point Insider Threat Program connect insider threats with the medical community and examine the problem as a living, breathing, and growing dynamic. Research Question: How do we lead the development and/or maintenance of organizational culture so that the workforce is connected to and invested in the organization and believes that connection and investiture is reciprocated. Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #111 Victoria Coleman on Science, Technology, and Innovation Executive Order 13587 Dr. Jon Roginski's West Point Webpage Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki Legacy by James Kerr Event Details: IPA Members Only Live Cognitive Crucible Podcast Recording Social Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-123 Guest Bio: Jon Roginski is the Program Manager for the West Point Insider Threat Program, which serves as the "research arm" for the Pentagon-administered Army Insider Threat Program. The program considers threat research from a variety of different vectors from the traditional (fraud, espionage, spillage) to contemporary...a holistic approach of creating an organizational ecosystem that is incompatible with threat. What does that really mean? A couple things. First, we consider many factors that erode our enterprises efficiency and readiness from the inside out to be insider risks or threats. We want to build a better place to live and work so people feel connected to and invested in their organization and environment so we can build up, rather than tear down. Second, if you have a research topic that you feel doesn't fit anywhere, come talk to me. You may be surprised at the connections that may be made to current projects or the appetite for a new approach!  LTC(ret) Roginski was a class of '96 mathlete and rugby player, basic branch Military Policeman, functional area Operations Research analyst, and (is) an enthusiastic Network Scientist. As him about being a Platoon Leader and Commander in the 10th Mountain Division, Commander and Provost Marshal in Okinawa Japan, member of a think tank reporting directly to the Chief of Naval Operations, ORSA leader at Fort Drum and Kandahar Afghanistan, or invited Network Science Professor at Singapore's premier defense (they call it defence) institute. Come ask a question about the power and relevance of network science in today's operating environments...or about how you can support the Army Men's Rugby team in climbing the mountain to their second National Championship! About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

-On October 12th, in effort to raise awareness for police suicide and first responder mental health, Doug Kingsley walked across the entire state of Massachusetts over 12 day period. In doing this, he raised 27k for First H.E.L.P. - a non profit that aims to reduce mental health stigma for first responders-Doug is a Police Officer with the Sherborn (MA) Police Department. He currently serves as a Patrol Officer and has recently been certified as a firearms instructor.-He's a 2016 graduate of the Providence College ROTC program where commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant with the Rhode Island Army National Guard. He spent his first 4 years as a Platoon Leader in the 169th Military Police Company. He's currently assigned as an S3 with the 118th Military Police Battalion as a 1st Lieutenant.NOTE: at the 11:04 mark of the episode, we experienced mic failure leading to less than optimal sound quality. We apologize for the inconvenience.Check out First H.E.L.P. :https://1sthelp.org/FirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessDownload the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website: http://o2x.comIG: https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

Dr. Theresa Larson is a former Marine Platoon Leader, Physical Therapist, Lead Educator, and Author. Jon Macaskill is a former Navy SEAL commander, podcast host, and public speaker. In this episode, we discuss how mindfulness and meditation helped them overcome the anxiety and stress brought about by changes the in their lives and how it allowed them to embrace “new normals”. They are dedicated to teaching individuals, groups, and organizations the principles and practice of mindfulness and meditation and have found that these soft skills lead to hard results. You can learn more about what they do here: https://movement-rx.com/mindfulness-experience/ and mentalkingmindfulness.com

While serving in the U.S. Army Rangers, he had a training accident which broke his neck. After overcoming his injury, he became the co-founder of a unique jewelry entrepreneurship.  Andrew Wolgemuth grew up in the jewelry business with two entrepreneurial parents who started a small jewelry shop when he was a child. Living above the store for most of his childhood Andrew was immersed in the industry.  He is currently the Founder and CEO of Wove. He previously served as a Platoon Leader and Deputy Commander in the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, leading a team of 40 Special Operators in unconventional environments around the World.  Andrew started Wove while serving in the U.S. Army Rangers by sending realistic replicas to his friends overseas who were looking to purchase a ring while on deployment. This was the start of the Wove custom design process and home-try-on replica experience.  Would you send a multi-thousand-dollar engagement ring across the world?   This was the question for many of the men serving who wished to propose. Andrew saw the opportunity to help these people while using the knowledge his family business had given him.   This is a great story on resourcefulness, ingenuity and overcoming the difficult challenges life throws at us.   Join David as he takes the journey through Andrew's life and successful business.  Listen to the podcast on:   Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  Manage2Win  -------   This Manage 2 Win Podcast episode is brought to you by Habitly.  I (David) review Habitly best practices regularly, and teach these essential people skills to clients weekly.  This advice has changed my life, and made millions for our clients.  I started developing Habitly content in 2004.  Habitly's powerful best practices have now been taught to thousands of people worldwide.  For instance, you can learn how to Create time in your day;  Get more from meetings;  Stay calm;  Achieve significant targets;  and Become a great leader.  Simply study and apply the expert knowledge provided in Habitly courses and micro-learning episodes.   Whether you're just out of college, or someone with over 20 years work experience, learn the habits of highly successful people on Habitly.    First 7 days free, including access to the entire Habitly knowledgebase – www.habitly.com. 

Andrew Wolgemuth founded Wove to recreate the way couples buy engagement rings in a highly traditional and outdated industry.  He grew up in an entrepreneurial environment working at his parent jewelry company in Lancaster, PA.  After attending West Point and serving as a Platoon Leader in the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, Andrew attended Stanford GSB's Ignite Entrepreneurship Program where the idea for Wove was born. Key Takeaways Andrew gives us a background on his Jewellery business; the idea behind starting WOVE, alongside the products and services they provideRe-discovering the elements of an amazing customer experienceTraditional jewelry stores; how they operate and how Andrew and his team have managed to successfully do things in a more modern and engaging wayThe steps and procedures behind WOVE's ability to give all its customers a satisfying and fulfilling experienceThe benefits that Andrew is enjoying after making heavy upfront investments in his business processesHow Andrew and his team assist clients in making well-informed decisions on their purchases Connect with Andrew  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wolgemuth/   Website - https://www.wovemade.com/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wove_made/  

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran and co-founder of Wove, Brian Elliott. Wove provides customers a new way to purchase custom engagement rings that are designed and handmade in the USA. Brian served as an Infantry Officer and prepared for his transition from Active Duty to entrepreneurship through self study and informational interviews. Brian shares the lessons he learned from his experiences with startups and the power of networking for entrepreneurs. Check out Wove here.   About Our Guest  Brian Elliott is a Serial Entrepreneur with a passion for reinventing outdated consumer experiences. He is currently a Co-founder at Wove where he focuses on Digital Product, UX and Marketing. He previously worked in 2 Venture-backed consumer startups, one as a Founder and the other as an early employee. Prior to this, Brian served as a Platoon Leader in the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, leading a team of 40 Special Operators in unconventional environments around the World. In his free time, Brian enjoys kayaking the Charles River in Boston and writing comedy sketches.     Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.     About Our Sponsors   Sabio If you're considering a job in software engineering, I highly recommend checking out Sabio. Sabio is a Coding Boot Camp and Developer Community that's been training veterans since 2013 and can help you transition to a full-time career in tech within a few months! Sabio is not your average bootcamp—in just 17 weeks, you'll not only learn to code, but gain real-life experience and graduate ready to start a real, high-paying tech job Visit sabio.la/onthemove to learn how you can use your VA benefits to enroll.   Navy Federal Credit Union  Becoming a member at Navy Federal Credit Union lets you experience more. From everyday commutes to your next big vacation, the Flagship credit card earns you 3X the points on travel, so you can get rewarded for wherever you're headed next. Plus, this premium travel card has a low annual fee of $49 and 2X the points on all purchases outside of travel; meaning, the rewards don't have to end even when the vacation does. The Flagship credit card also comes with up to $100 in credits toward TSA Precheck or Global Entry and reimbursement on an annual Amazon Prime membership.  Learn how you can earn up to 3X points on travel and more with the Flagship credit card at navyfederal.org. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.     Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 445 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

 Suzi is joined by Retired Colonel Loren Weeks to talk about some of the issues and possible solutions within the VA Healthcare system. Some of the questions are: Why is the Veterans Affairs Hospital system not mapped out to serve veterans as efficiently as they are served when on active duty? Why is it that when veterans go to a VA hospital no matter where the location, the EMR system cannot retrieve medical records from another VA location? Why does a veteran have to enroll when they come into the Emergency Room before being seen? So many questions? Listen in to Suzi and Loren's perspectives on issues and solutions to create a better system for our veteran community.BioColonel Loren A. Weeks enlisted in the Army Reserve on June 6, 1983 as a 13B, Cannon Crewman, with the C Battery, 4th Battalion, 75th Division Artillery.  He served three years as an enlisted soldier with the U.S. Army Reserve and the Illinois Army National Guard before receiving a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant on May 10, 1986.  His service continued with the Illinois Army National Guard as a Platoon Leader with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment and Chemical Officer for the 106th Aviation Battalion.  In September 1987, he transferred to the U.S. Army serving as Chemical Officer with the 1st Battalion, 508th Airborne Infantry, 193rd Infantry Brigade stationed in the Republic of Panama.  During this tour, he participated in 28 named Joint Operations concluding with Operation Just Cause.  In 1990, he was transferred to Fort Campbell and served with the 63rd Chemical Company, 101st Airborne Division and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.  Colonel Weeks returned to the Illinois Army National Guard in March 1991 with service in the   66th Infantry Brigade, 34th Infantry Division as Brigade Chemical Officer and HHC Company Commander.  Branch transferring into the Quartermaster Corps, he was assigned duties within the Department of Logistics, State Area Command as the Defense Movement and Supply Management Officer. His last duty assignment within the Illinois Army National Guard was as Support Operations Officer, 232nd Corps Support Battalion.  He transferred to the California Army National Guard in 2003 and served as the Support Operations Officer, XO and the Battalion Commander of the 340th Forward Support Battalion and 1/149 Armor Battalion until his first Operation Enduring Freedom deployment.   As part of Task Force Phoenix, the 40th ID Embedded Training Team mentored the 5th Kandak (CSS Battalion), 2nd Brigade, 201st Corps at Forward Operating Base Fiaz, Kunar Province supporting ANA combat operations in the Kunar, Pech, Waterpor, Waygal, and Korrengal Valleys.Colonel Weeks returned to the CAARNG in 2009 to command the Pre-Mobilization Training Battalion, Task Force Warrior, with the primary responsibility for training assistance and certification of mobilizing units. In 2012, he conducted his second OEF Deployment assigned to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan.  Upon return, he was assigned as the Army Division G-4.  In May 2015, he deployed to Afghanistan as commander of the 224th Logistics Mentor Team.Colonel Weeks' military education includes the Chemical Officer Basic Course, Quartermaster Officer's Advanced Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Command and General Staff College. His civilian education includes a Baccalaureate of Arts Degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University in 1987.Colonel Weeks' military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with one Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Me

This episode of On Point features a conversation with Brian Elliott ‘14 and Andrew Wolgemuth ‘15, Co-Founders of Wove, a 21st century jeweler bringing the jewelry designer directly to couples for custom engagement ring creation.Brian Elliott is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for reinventing outdated consumer experiences. At Wove, he focuses on Digital Product, UX and Marketing. He previously worked in two former venture-backed, consumer startups. Prior to this, Brian served as a Platoon Leader in the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, leading a team of 40 Special Operators in unconventional environments around the world. Andrew Wolgemuth grew up in an entrepreneurial environment working at his parents' jewelry company. After attending West Point and serving as a Platoon Leader in the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, he attended Stanford GSB's Ignite Entrepreneurship Program where the idea for Wove was born.In this episode of On Point, Brian and Andrew speak about their varying paths to attending West Point, and discuss how years of military experience are applicable to entrepreneurship and help drive their work. They discuss how the tight knit West Point community helped support their vision and afford them their success. They also talk about how they're disrupting the engagement ring industry by changing the way people buy engagement rings.---------Key Quotes“I think it is so important for founders to find people that they're compatible with. And I think what really accelerated that for Brian and I is this shared background of West Point, and then even more specifically the range of regiment. I think there's a very specific standard, very specific type of person that usually ends up there. And I think that really allowed us to have kind of instant confidence in who each other were and probably accelerated that dating period quite a bit. I always think about it now, like if I had to go out and find another co-founder, I would be scared to death, because you know, you face a lot together and there's a lot of things you have to overcome, and I think having that sense of shared values is so important.” - Andrew Wolgemuth“I think there's this question that is, how do I start a company? Right? And I think what I would challenge folks that are with that company is to reframe and say, you know, how do I test an idea? And if you remove the stress and the pressure of starting a company, which comes with all of these legal constraints and structural constraints where you're really focusing on the wrong thing, but instead say like, I have an interesting idea, what's the fastest way I can test this without a technical build. And you go out and test that idea, you remove the constraints, and the barriers, and the how am I gonna fund this, and you just go out and focus on the hypothesis.” - Brian Elliott---------Episode Timestamps(02:18) Segment: AAR(04:47) Experiences at West Point(10:48) Choosing military branches(16:48) Segment: Sit Rep(22:52) Starting Wove(25:23) Where Wove currently stands(29:30) Most expensive ring sold(32:29) The process at Wove(39:44) Segment: SOP(42:22) Segment: Giving Back(44:24) What's next for Wove---------LinksBrian's LinkedInAndrew's LinkedInWest Point Association of GraduatesOn Point Podcast

Patrick Neville Bio:   Representative Patrick Neville is serving his third term in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing House District 45, Castle Rock. He has served as the House Republican Leader since November 2016.  Representative Neville grew up in Littleton, Colorado where he attended and graduated from Columbine High School in 2001. After high school, he attended the University of Colorado at Denver, where he studied Economics. While attending college, he worked full time as a manager of a grocery store and later as an insurance producer. After graduation, he decided he wanted to serve his country and joined the US Army. While in the Army, Representative Neville was deployed to Iraq and served in the battle of Sadr City as a Platoon Leader. He was fortunate to be surrounded by the best Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and owes much of his success to them. His awards include the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal (OLC) and Army Achievement Medal. He retired from the Army at the rank of Captain. Representative Neville was blessed to marry his high school sweetheart Kristi at the age of 22. They currently live in Castle Rock, where they raise their three girls, Mary Katelyn, Hannah, and Lydia.

Scott spoke with retired U.S. Army Captain John Vaughn about the Military's recent recruitment troubles. Vaughn gives an insider's take on why interest in joining up has been dropping and highlights some relevant statistics. He reflects on his own experience enrolling at West Point before deploying to Kuwait, Afghanistan and Poland.  Discussed on the show: “Evacuation Eyewitness: What I Saw in Kabul” (Libertarian Institute) “A Veteran Explains Why People Aren't Joining the Military” (Libertarian Institute) “Every branch of the military is struggling to make its 2022 recruiting goals, officials say” (NBC News) John Vaughn is a retired United States Army Captain. He graduated from West Point in 2013 and commissioned as an Infantry officer before becoming an Information Technology Systems Engineer for the U.S. Army. He has served as a Platoon Leader at Fort Bliss, TX, as a Company Commander at Fort Benning, GA, and as an instructor at the Army's Officer Candidate School. He has deployed to Kuwait, Afghanistan and Poland and has been published in the Army's Signal Magazine. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: The War State and Why The Vietnam War?, by Mike Swanson; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; EasyShip; Free Range Feeder; Thc Hemp Spot; Green Mill Supercritical; Bug-A-Salt and Listen and Think Audio. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjYu5tZiG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Episode. Scott spoke with retired U.S. Army Captain John Vaughn about the Military's recent recruitment troubles. Vaughn gives an insider's take on why interest in joining up has been dropping and highlights some relevant statistics. He reflects on his own experience enrolling at West Point before deploying to Kuwait, Afghanistan and Poland.  Discussed on the show: “Evacuation Eyewitness: What I Saw in Kabul” (Libertarian Institute) “A Veteran Explains Why People Aren't Joining the Military” (Libertarian Institute) “Every branch of the military is struggling to make its 2022 recruiting goals, officials say” (NBC News) John Vaughn is a retired United States Army Captain. He graduated from West Point in 2013 and commissioned as an Infantry officer before becoming an Information Technology Systems Engineer for the U.S. Army. He has served as a Platoon Leader at Fort Bliss, TX, as a Company Commander at Fort Benning, GA, and as an instructor at the Army's Officer Candidate School. He has deployed to Kuwait, Afghanistan and Poland and has been published in the Army's Signal Magazine. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: The War State and Why The Vietnam War?, by Mike Swanson; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; EasyShip; Free Range Feeder; Thc Hemp Spot; Green Mill Supercritical; Bug-A-Salt and Listen and Think Audio. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjYu5tZiG.

Few books have had the impact on generations of young soldiers as Jim McDonough’s Platoon Leader: A Memoir of Command in Combat. First published in the mid-1980s, Platoon Leader remains on military reading lists worldwide and is still included in curriculum for junior officers and NCOs across the joint and combined force. Detailing the events that shaped Jim’s life as a young lieutenant in the 173rd Airborne Brigade in South Vietnam, Platoon Leader is a tale of leadership, followership, and the burdens of infantry combat on the young men and women in line companies. In this episode, Jim joins host Tim Heck to reflect on the formative experiences he had as a young leader in combat, the moral weight of his responsibility, and how he chose to interact with a population and ally in a way that preserved the humanity required to lead in combat.

Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode #168: Platoon Leader Hi there Mulleteers! This here is the Mullet back for a cracking new episode covering one of the more interesting Cannon pictures: PLATOON LEADER starring the one and only Michael Dudikoff. Based on a book, this film takes us to the Vietnam War in what is one of Dudikoff's best performances, with a guest appearance by the actor who played Conan's father William Smith - a legendary character actor. Give Lethal Mullet a listen: Website https://bit.ly/3j9mvlG IHeartRadio https://ihr.fm/3lSxwJU Spotify https://spoti.fi/3BRg260 Amazon https://amzn.to/3phcsi7 For all Lethal merch: TeePublic: https://bit.ly/37QpbSc #lethalmulletpodcast #platoonleader #michaeldudikoff 

Episode Description – In this episode, we take a deep dive into LAPD D-Platoon (aka SWAT) with Lee McMillion, one of the two Lieutenants who currently lead the unit.  We discuss the history of SWAT, the current configuration of the team, the specialized cadres within the team, and what happens when the team is activated.  We also discuss how they select the right personnel, leading a team of high achievers, maintaining high standards, and trying to support personnel who are constantly engaged in dangerous and potentially traumatic events.  Today's Guest - Lt. Lee McMillion. Lee is currently one of the two Lieutenants leading the Los Angeles Police Departments Metropolitan Division D-Platoon - also known as LAPD SWAT. In total, Lee has spent 33 years as a Los Angeles Policeman of which 23 years have been spent at Metro, 21 with D-Platoon.  Lee is one of only three men to have ever served at all possible ranks at D-Platoon (Officer, Plus 1, Sgt, and Lt.).   Lee has been an element member, an element leader, a squad leader and is currently a Platoon Leader.  In his career, Lee has participated in well over a thousand tactical operations with a wide variety of mission sets.  Topics Discussed01:10 - Lee's Career History 03:20 – History of LAPD D-Platoon (SWAT)06:30 – Black Panther and SLA Incidents08:00 – Origins of the name “SWAT”10:30 – 1984 LA Olympics and effect on D-Platoon 14:15 – Current Configuration & Responsibilities of D-Platoon16:30 – Capabilities of the team & the cadre system19:59 – TEMS & Tactical Medics 22:45 – Demographics of the Average D-Platoon Operators 26:00 – Criteria and Process for Activating SWAT 29:30 – Crisis Negotiation System – Every Operator is a Negotiator32:00 – Misconceptions about SWAT – Statistics for SWAT37:00 – “Militarization” of Law Enforcement40:45 – Choosing the Right People – Personnel Selection46:00 – Maintaining High Standards with Strong Personalities49:00 – Building and Maintaining the Right Culture 52:25 – Effects of Social Media on Different Personality Types55:25 – The Tension Between Social Media and Professionalism58:00 – Rapid Fire Questions 1:02:00 - Most Profound Career Memory Books ReferencedThe Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle – ASIN B00AN2KTKQLegacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life by James Kerr - ISBN 9780804176989 Contact Infohttps://www.lapdonline.org/office-of-the-chief-of-police/office-of-special-operations/metropolitan-division/swat/LAPD SWAT Instagram - @lapd.swat  Check out our website at thedebrief.live

This episode features a conversation between Dr. Scott Parsons, Character Education Integrator for the Military Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and LTC Tom Dull, Executive Officer at the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic.Dr. Scott Parsons assists universities and institutions in developing leaders of character by designing curriculum, integration techniques, and assessment tools with a focus on character education. As a leader, teacher, and coach, he designs character education programs based on Neo-Aristotelian Virtue Ethics to facilitate a flourishing life for students, faculty, and staff. As a retired Army officer with over 21 years of military experience, Dr. Parsons spent roughly half of his military career in Intelligence and the other half in academia serving as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics.LTC Tom Dull commissioned into the US Infantry in 2005 and has served at Fort Campbell, KY, Fort Bragg, NC and Fort Riley, KS. He has served as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Troop and Company Commander, Aide-de-camp, and Battalion and Brigade Executive Officer. LTC Dull has deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Unified Response, Freedom Sentinel, and Atlantic Resolve. LTC Dull's military education is expansive and includes the United States Army Officer Candidate School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne Course, Ranger School, Air Assault Course, and the United States Naval War College.In this episode of the West Point Association of Graduates ‘Character Cut,' LTC Dull talks about his background as a student of virtue ethics, responding to mission command and discipline initiatives, how the United States Military's values vary from other nations', and the importance of character education for young leaders in the academy. Dr. Parsons and LTC Dull also talk about Parsons' use of practical wisdom during combat in Iraq.-----------"There's gonna be times where maybe, perhaps, some of these officers, soldiers are kind of alone and generally unafraid, but they're solving problems at the tactical level. And, some of those will be ones where their character will come into question. And so we really want them to kind of come through the other side with their character in tact, right? We want them as they represent not only themselves, the organization they're part of, but the American military that they fought with character, they fought with honor. And they've come back with it. And I think practicing early on, especially here, what we see at the military academy, what we could possibly see in some other initial entry training units, like I think would be such a phenomenal kind of experience." - LTC Tom Dull-----------Episode Timestamps(01:09) LTC Dull's background as a student of virtue ethics(05:32) How practical wisdom influences soldiers(09:34) Virtue ethics in military situations(13:58) Dr. Parsons on employing practical wisdom in Iraq(16:50) Mission command and discipline initiative(18:27) LTC Dull's whiteboard explained(21:02) LTC Dull on Army doctrine(24:06) The importance of character education for young leaders in the academy-----------LinksDr. Scott Parsons' LinkedInLTC Tom Dull's LinkedInWest Point Association of GraduatesOn Point Podcast

After a short break, we're back with another episode of Return to Base! This time, we're talking to former Army Cav Officer and novelist Brett Allen.After graduating college and being commissioned through ROTC, Brett went on to serve in the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, NY. Luckily, having grown up in Michigan he was used to the ridiculously cold winters and snow. Then the army saw fit to send him to another ridiculously cold location half-way around the world - the mountains of Southern Afghanistan.There's something about the military; soldiers are plucked from their lives and inserted into a delegation of characters from every corner of the country and world. What better to do than take note and turn them into characters in your satirical novel? That's exactly what Brett did in his novel Kilroy Was Here, a semi-autobiographical take on his time in Afghanistan.We talk about how 9/11 played a part in his decision to serve, how being plucked from the Army's best job, Platoon Leader, is like being “sodomized,” and how if you shove 20-something peeps into your mouth you will be laughed at, and may me yelled at.You can pick up a copy of Kilroy Was Here at Amazon and wherever you buy your books.This episode was made possible in part by the good AMERICANS at Black Rifle Coffee Company.