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Captain Dan Moran: Still in the Fight — Courage, Recovery, Service & New Hope for VeteransThis week on the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie Luttrell welcome retired U.S. Marine Corps Captain Dan Moran — a combat-wounded Marine whose life reflects courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to continue serving others.During his second deployment to Ramadi, Iraq, Dan's platoon was hit in a devastating enemy ambush. He suffered third-degree burns over roughly 50 percent of his body, a T-8 vertebra compression fracture, herniated discs, a traumatic brain injury, and an inhalation injury.His recovery required approximately 30 surgeries and more than two-and-a-half years of treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. The lasting effects of his injuries even changed the way he must manage temperature and sun exposure in everyday life.But Dan refused to allow his injuries to define what came next.After receiving a specially adapted home from supporters, Dan made a promise: he would repay the investment others had made in him through the way he lived his life and the impact he would have on others.He has spent the years since doing exactly that.Dan founded Moran Enterprises, Inc., became deeply involved in organizations serving wounded warriors and military families, and served with groups including Hope For The Warriors and Helping A Hero. He was also appointed to the Texas Veterans Commission, where he ultimately served as vice chairman before completing nine years of service.For Dan, leaving the Marine Corps never meant leaving the mission.This conversation also explores the invisible injuries many veterans continue to battle, including PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, and the lasting effects of combat trauma.One emerging area of interest is ibogaine-assisted treatment. Early research involving Special Operations veterans with traumatic brain injury has shown encouraging improvements in PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, disability, and cognitive functioning. While ibogaine remains investigational and requires careful medical screening and supervision, its potential has created new hope for veterans who have struggled to find relief through conventional treatments.Dan's story is ultimately about much more than survival.It is about finding purpose after trauma, choosing service over bitterness, and continuing to fight for others long after leaving the battlefield.A Purple Heart recipient and decorated Marine officer, Dan continues to serve through business, veteran advocacy, public service, and leadership.His mission today is different — but the commitment is the same.He is still in the fight. In This Episode: The ambush in Ramadi that changed Dan's life Surviving catastrophic burns, spinal injuries, and TBI Enduring 30 surgeries and years of rehabilitation Finding purpose after medical retirement Giving back to wounded warriors and military families Serving on the Texas Veterans Commission PTSD, TBI, and the invisible wounds of war The emerging promise of ibogaine-assisted treatment Why service remains central to Dan's life Support Dan:-  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-p-moran-48909122Support TNQ  - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13  -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquitSponsors:  - Navyfederal.org     - truenutrition.com/NEVERQUIT - davidprotein.com/TNQ- mengotomars.com [Team Never Quit]- Dripdrop.com/TNQ- vinted.com/TNQ- quo.com/TNQ  - bubsnaturals.com [Promo code TNQ]  - mizzenandmain.com   [Promo code: TNQ20]   - masterclass.com/TNQ  - ShopMando.com [Promo code: TNQ]  - Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes  - meetfabric.com/TNQ  - Prizepicks (PROMO CODE: TNQ)   - armslist.com/TNQ   -  PXGapparel.com/TNQ  - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ   - shipsticks.com/TNQ   - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}   - Tonal.com [TNQ]  - greenlight.com/TNQ  - drinkAG1.com/TNQ  - Hims.com/TNQ

John Allen left college due to bad grades and repeated misconduct after just one semester. He needed direction and purpose. After speaking with two family friends who were high-ranking Navy SEALS, he decided that would be his goal. Allen finished college and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy to pursue the trident.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Allen takes us from a surprisingly tough Navy boot camp to Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL - or BUD/S - training. He explains what the SEAL instructors are really looking for during training, why passing pool comps is so tough, and why a top officer told Allen he would never want to serve with him.Then, Allen tells us about his time in Afghanistan, including his April 2014 mission on which he almost died. He details the fighting in a village, spending hours under heavy fire, and how he was badly wounded.Allen, who is widely known now as the podcaster and producer "Mr. Ballen," tells us what happened after he was evacuated and what his corpsman told him later about the day he was wounded.

Dawn Stensland opens the show with the real-time launch of America.gov, a brand-new federal website featuring an AI assistant designed to help citizens navigate government services, cut red tape, and combat online fraud. Dawn breaks down how the streamlined portal could drastically shorten VA benefit wait times for veterans, sharing personal memories of her grandfather, a Purple Heart recipient who survived Iwo Jima. The crew reacts to audio of President Trump presenting the initiative alongside administration officials and tech leaders, highlighting efforts under Vice President Vance that uncovered over $260 billion in federal fraud. Dawn turns to regional politics and safety concerns, addressing recent vandalism targeting Senator Susan Collins' office in Maine and calling out double standards in media coverage surrounding political vitriol against female leaders. Dawn also addresses ongoing issues in Bucks County school districts following unruly youth crowds at local football games, emphasizing that lenient policies and a lack of support for police directly contribute to repeated teenage vandalism and suburban disorder. Later in the program, Congressman Ryan McKenzie joins Dawn to discuss the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, designed to ensure massive data centers cover their fair share of local energy and water infrastructure costs. Congressman McKenzie details the impact of state fast-track permitting, pushes for parents' rights to prevent foreign political indoctrination in local classrooms, and directly calls out opponent Bob Brooks for dodging debates and refusing to answer tough financial questions ahead of upcoming mail-in voting.

In 2002, a quiet Ohio man named Joseph Newton Chandler III died by suicide in his Eastlake apartment. He left behind $82,000, but no family, no clear past, and a name that turned out to belong to an eight-year-old boy killed in a Texas car crash in 1945.For years, authorities had no idea who the adult “Chandler” really was. He had acquired the dead child's identity in 1978 and lived under it for decades, carefully cutting himself off from people and paperwork.In 2018, genetic genealogy finally identified him as Robert Ivan Nichols: a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient from Indiana who had once had a wife and three children, then vanished from their lives in the 1960s.The name was solved, but the real mystery remains: why did Nichols abandon his family, steal a dead child's identity, and spend the rest of his life hiding? No definitive answer has ever emerged.

Decorated U.S. Veteran and 3-time Purple Heart recipient Carl Lowe shares how physical and occupational therapy helped him rebuild function and regain his independence.

Decorated U.S. Veteran and 3-time Purple Heart recipient Carl Lowe shares how physical and occupational therapy helped him rebuild function and regain his independence.

Decorated U.S. Veteran and 3-time Purple Heart recipient Carl Lowe shares how physical and occupational therapy helped him rebuild function and regain his independence.

For five days, nine Americans waited inside a house in Huế for a rescue that never came.Then the enemy came through the door.In the second and final part of Taking Requests, Taking Fire, John Bagwell's story moves from siege to survival as the position occupied by AFVN Detachment 5 is finally overrun during the Tet Offensive.Three men would be killed.Five would be captured and spend years as prisoners of war.John Bagwell escaped alone.Shot through the foot and separated from friendly forces, John found himself moving through enemy-held Huế with no clear path back to American lines. The Army had already reported him dead.But “The Scrawny Thing” was still alive.John recounts the chaos of the attack, the men he was forced to leave behind, and his desperate attempt to survive while wounded and alone in a city consumed by fighting.His escape would take him through the streets and rice paddies around Huế as he searched for a way back to American forces.Taking Requests, Taking Fire, Part 2 is the conclusion of John Bagwell's remarkable story — from radio disc jockey to survivor of one of the most dramatic episodes of the Tet Offensive.It is also the story of the men of AFVN Detachment 5: those who died, those who were captured, and the one man who made it out.Featured in this episode:John Bagwell — Armed Forces Vietnam Network disc jockey and Vietnam veteranLearn more:Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund at vvmf.orgConnect with VVMF:Facebook: facebook.com/VietnamVeteransMemorialFundInstagram: instagram.com/vnveteransmemorialYouTube: youtube.com/@VietnamVeteransMemorialFund

Born during our nation's Bicentennial year in rural Montana, Jay's journey through to our Semiquincentennial has been an amazing one, from service as an Army National Guard soldier to Green Beret, and retiring after 23 years of service. He is the recipient of two Purple Heart medals for wounds received in combat. He has served in deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and South America. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com

Nick Jones enlisted in the Marine Corps at 18 out of Olathe, Kansas. Mortarman, then scout sniper platoon, then selection and 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, where he came up through element member to element leader. Twelve years, five deployments. On March 8, 2020, his team went into the Qarachogh Mountains in northern Iraq to clear a cave complex and lost their team leader and their team chief. He was shot going back for them and kept fighting until he was pulled off the mountain. Six surgeries and eighteen months later he medically retired as a staff sergeant with a Navy Cross and a Purple Heart. He now runs the Talons Reach Foundation. In 2019 he built a mountain warfare training package for his team in Montana. It got denied. The reason given was that they wouldn't be fighting in the mountains. Ten months later they were. He proposed on top of Lone Peak and told his wife they'd build a family in Montana in ten years. They got there in one. Five years later she broke down on the drive back from Jackson and told him she had no life there. That conversation moved everybody to Wyoming. Talons Reach Foundation: https://www.talonsreachfoundation.org/   Join the Cleared Hot Newsletter: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com Take the Operator Code Assessment: https://www.theoperatorcode.com   Today's Sponsors:  Black Rifle Coffee:  https://www.blackriflecoffee.com Hexclad:  For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off your order with our exclusive link. Just head to https://www.hexclad.com/clearedhot

Plus: The Last Us Troops Leave Iraq. “Who Talks Like That?” The Four-Star General on Trump's Greenland Threats, Davos Humiliation, and ICE Moving Like It's Mosul.  General Barry McCaffrey has seen more war and more national security decision-making than almost anyone alive. A retired four-star, four combat tours, three Purple Hearts, veteran of the National Security Council under three administrations. In this replay, he sits down with Paul Rieckhoff for a no-BS conversation about a moment most Americans still haven't fully absorbed: the U.S. is no longer trusted by its closest allies, our institutions have been hollowed out, and the most trusted institution in American life — the armed forces — is being dragged into domestic politics in ways that should alarm every citizen, regardless of party. McCaffrey walks through the politicization of the military and federal law enforcement, ICE units operating like infantry in Los Angeles, the 11th Airborne on standby for Minneapolis, and what the Insurrection Act would actually mean if Trump pulls that lever. He unpacks Davos, Greenland, the humiliation of our closest allies, and why "NATO is dead" is not hyperbole. He reflects on the quiet exit of the last U.S. troops from Iraq, the political failures that defined the forever wars, and the 60,000 Americans killed and wounded in the war on terror. This is the kind of intelligence-grade analysis independents are starving for — grounded in decades of service, delivered straight. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Head to cozyearth.com and use the code AMERICANS for an exclusive 20% off. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. 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.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking news out of the Hawaii Supreme Court where justices have declared City Council Chair Tommy Waters ineligible to run for another term. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has granted a pardon to Sae Joon Park, the Purple Heart veteran who self deported to Korea last year after living in the U-S for nearly 50 years. And the U.S. Treasury Department announced new steps today to further isolate Iran economically, as the war hits the six-month mark today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning, Vietnam is entertaining. But art, in this case, is a thin imitation of real life. For six months in 1967, John Bagwell was an Armed Forces Vietnam Network disc jockey, playing rock and roll to the First Cavalry Division out of a bunker in An Khe. He'll tell you it was the best job in Vietnam — until it wasn't. This 104-pound deejay came home with a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with a V for valor.

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Marine Corps veteran Adam Jahnke, Strategic Director for Concerned Veterans for America in South Carolina, to discuss the Taking Care of American Veterans Act and what it could mean for veterans and their families. Adam breaks down several major reforms included in the legislation, including the Major Richard Star Act, which would address retirement benefits for combat-wounded veterans; the Veterans Access Act, which would expand veterans' ability to choose health care providers outside the VA; and the Love Lives On Act, which would protect benefits for surviving military spouses who choose to remarry. Drawing from his own experience as a Purple Heart recipient and former VA clinical social worker, Adam also discusses the problems veterans continue to face navigating the VA system and why greater choice could lead to better health outcomes. The conversation also tackles one of the biggest debates surrounding the legislation: how to deliver meaningful new benefits and health care reforms while being responsible with taxpayer dollars. Adam explains why he believes modernizing the VA system and prioritizing resources for critically injured veterans and their families can accomplish both.

Viajamos a Australia, en el verano de 1966. Ponemos banda sonora a un road trip por el país de los canguros recordando algunos de los grupos y artistas autóctonos que sonaban hace 60 años.Playlist;BEE GEES “Spicks and specks”BEE GEES “Like nobody else”THE EASYBEATS “I’ll make you happy (just like your mama wants)”THE YOUNG JOHNNY “Step back”NORMIE ROWE and THE PLAYBOYS “Qué será, qué será”NORMIE ROWE and THE PLAYBOYS “Shakin’ all over”BILLY THORPE and THE AZTECS “The new breed”THE ATLANTICS “It’s a hard life”THE PURPLE HEARTS “Of hopes and dreams and tombstones”THE MOODS “Rum drunk”THE LOVED ONES “The loved one”THE MASTERS APPRENTICES “Undecided”THE THROB “Black”THE ALLUSIONS “Gypsy Woman”M.P.D. LIMITED “I Am What I Am”THE SEEKERS “Georgy girl”BOBBY and LAURIE “Hitch-Hiker”THE SUNSETS “Hot generation”Escuchar audio

Music Formats and Political EvolutionKoop and Russ discussed the evolution of music formats and storage media, sharing personal experiences with Columbia House, CDs, cassettes, and 8-tracks. They explored political topics, particularly the rise of socialism within the Democratic Party and compared it to the far-right takeover of the Republican Party in the 1990s. Russ analyzed the potential consequences of the Democratic Party's leftward shift, suggesting that losing the midterm elections could help the party realize the dangers of extreme positions, while also expressing concerns about the 2028 election and its implications for the electoral map.Political Party and Navy DiscussionKoop and Russ discussed political party dynamics, with Koop arguing that while the Republican Party has become more inclusive, the Democratic Party has embraced candidates with concerning views, including Bernie Sanders appearing with someone who has a Totenkopf tattoo. They also discussed conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, with Koop debunking claims about sailors attempting suicide, stating that such reports lacked credibility. The conversation then shifted to their shared experiences visiting aircraft carriers, including the Kitty Hawk, and their interest in touring nuclear submarines.USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions AnalysisKoop and Russ discussed the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, with Russ providing detailed analysis of the claims about poor conditions. Russ identified several inconsistencies in the reports, including sailors wearing hard hats incorrectly and using the term "boat" instead of "ship," suggesting the reports may have political motivations. They also discussed military life expectations and deployment conditions, with Russ emphasizing that naval deployments are challenging but not unprecedented, and that military service requires letting go of parental oversight.Military Logistics and Supply SystemsKoop and Russ discussed military logistics and supply systems, focusing on how equipment and supplies are pre-positioned around the world on ships and vessels that can deploy within 72 hours. They explained that the modern Army maintains a ratio of approximately 1 war fighter to 14 support personnel, highlighting the complexity of military logistics. The conversation also touched on personal experiences with field conditions and the importance of treating support personnel like cooks and medics with respect, as they play crucial roles in military operations.Military Logistics Operations DiscussionRuss and Koop discussed the importance of logistics in military operations, sharing experiences about the complex support systems required for combat operations. They highlighted how logistics includes everything from fuel and maintenance to medical services and described how military bases can quickly be established with prefabricated buildings to support deployed forces. The conversation also touched on their respective military backgrounds, with Koop mentioning his experience with motor pool operations and Russ sharing stories about his time at Fort Irwin, while they both noted how different military branches have evolved to consolidate logistics functions under a single organizational structure.Primary Election Updates and ResultsRuss provided updates on recent primaries, highlighting key results in Wyoming, Alaska, and Florida. In Alaska, the Democratic nominee Mary Peltola won 53% of the vote in the jungle primary, presenting a concern for Republicans. In Florida, Representative Byron Donalds won the Republican gubernatorial primary and is expected to defeat his Democratic opponent by a significant margin. Russ also noted the surprising defeat of Alexander Vindman in the Democratic Senate primary in Florida by democratic socialist Angie Nixon.Discussion on Vindman and MilitaryRuss and Koop discussed their negative opinions of Vindman, expressing disappointment that he did not receive a Bronze Star despite having a Purple Heart, which they attributed to poor performance. They shared personal military experiences, comparing their own awards and recognition, and reflected on their time in service. The conversation briefly touched on the upcoming Alaska Senate race, though the specific details were not fully discussed.Alaska Voting Strategy DiscussionKoop and Russ discussed the Democratic strategy in Alaska to confuse voters by having a candidate named Dan Sullivan appear on the ballot alongside the incumbent, which Russ described as a "dirty trick." They both expressed opposition to Alaska's ranked choice voting system, with Russ noting that the top four candidates advance to the general election despite Petola winning 48.1% of the vote. The conversation then shifted to personal anecdotes about Polynesian communities and college experiences, before briefly touching on NFL topics including Tony Romo and a potential Seahawks signing.Seattle Seahawks Season ProspectsKoop and Russ discussed the Seattle Seahawks' prospects for the upcoming season, with Russ expressing skepticism about repeating last year's success due to factors like back-to-back success being rare, the strong NFC competition, and potential injuries. Koop defended the team's position, highlighting improvements in defense and offensive line, as well as the potential of new players. They also debated the role of luck in last season's success and the challenges of replicating it.NFL and College Football DiscussionKoop and Russ discussed NFL predictions, with Koop expressing confidence in the Seahawks repeating as champions and placing bets on them. They also discussed college football reforms, agreeing that the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules need regulation, with Koop supporting legislation for limited transfers and capped NIL payments, while Russ expressed concerns about federal government involvement in NCAA matters.Budget Living and Merchandise DiscussionKoop and Russ discussed their experiences with budget living in their twenties and the current perception of cost of living among younger generations. They also talked about their merchandise, including designs that have been popular and a recent instance of their design being copied by a Chinese company. 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Two conversations that connect the service of the past to the policy fights of the present — one honoring those who answered the call after September 11, and one sounding the alarm about a Social Security funding cliff that Congress has the tools to prevent but has not yet used. American Legion Media and Communications Director Henry Howard joins with the September update as the 25th anniversary of September 11 approaches. The September cover story of the American Legion Magazine, Sacred Honor, was written by Ben King — a Radio Shack worker in Washington who decided within hours of the attacks that if it was war he would go, signed up for the Army Reserves within days, was deployed to Baghdad in 2006 and survived an IED strike that pushed the engine block of his Humvee into him, receiving a Purple Heart before going on to serve as operations director of the Virginia War Memorial. Howard also previews a new Tango Alpha Lima podcast episode publishing September 8 featuring military pilot Heather Penney, whose September 11 mission was to intercept Flight 93 and bring it down with her own aircraft if necessary — a mission from which she would not have returned. He then discusses a September magazine feature on America's shipbuilding decline, from 180,000 shipyard jobs in 1980 to roughly 105,000 by 2010, with current capacity estimated at more than 200 times China's. Then, Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta discusses a 2032 Social Security funding cliff that would trigger a 22% across-the-board benefit cut if Congress does not act, where the Warren-Moreno scrap-the-cap bill stands and the Alliance's primary fight for the remainder of the 119th Congress: defeating a fiscal commission bill sponsored by outgoing senators that would fast-track Social Security recommendations to a vote while bypassing hearings, testimony and amendments. Visit legion.org for American Legion updates, listen to the Tango Alpha Lima podcast episode on September 8 and visit retiredamericans.org for the full congressional voting record on seniors' issues.

402 Avengers Doomsday New X-Men Lanterns Disney Villains LandDoom Scrolling IntroThe Foos are back after nearly a month away, and the backyard project is finally done — although Joe's arm is still messed up and Steph is recovering from a badly sprained ankle courtesy of Steph Kwon Do. They recap Anthony Jeselnik at the Ontario Improv and break down the 5 weirdos you always meet at a comedy club: the super fan, the punchline repeater, the wannabe opening act, the person terrified of crowd work, and the offended partner who suddenly turns date night into couples therapy.They also react to Motown legend Martha Reeves' viral national anthem performance and debate how much the lack of stage monitors, weather, backup vocals, and being 85 years old should factor into the criticism.Geeking Out starts with the new Avengers: Doomsday footage, including Doctor Doom facing off with the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men — plus a ridiculous moment involving Thor's Stormbreaker. The Foos get into Robert Downey Jr. as Doom, multiverse theories, and why Doom needs to be more than evil Tony Stark.Marvel also reveals its new X-Men lineup, with Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Indy Navarretti as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, and Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister. Joe and Steph agree that starting with Mr. Sinister instead of immediately going back to Magneto is the smarter move.Star Wars: Starfighter brings Ryan Gosling into a new corner of the galaxy, while DC's Lanterns goes full True Detective with Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigating an alien-connected murder. Then Disney gets sinister with a massive Villains Land featuring Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Ursula, Scar, Jafar, Hades, Cruella, and more.Steph also previews the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and what comes with their membership before their upcoming visit.Here's What I Would Do brings two dilemmas: Andrea from La Habra takes an ancestry DNA test and accidentally discovers a 28-year-old half-sister her married father apparently never told the family about. Then Trevor from Escondido buys a storage unit and finds decades of family memories, military letters, photos, and a Purple Heart — forcing him to decide whether legally owning something means it's morally his to keep.ChaptersDoom Scrolling IntroBackyard finished + injuries5 Weirdos at a Comedy ClubAnthony Jeselnik recapMartha Reeves national anthemAvengers Doomsday trailer + Doctor DoomMarvel reveals the new X-MenAdam Driver as Mr. SinisterStar Wars Starfighter Ryan GoslingLanterns goes True DetectiveDisney Villains LandLucas Museum of Narrative ArtHere's What I Would Do Ancestry DNA surprise sisterHere's What I Would Do Storage unit Purple Heart dilemmaKing of the Hill Season 2Outro + Doom Scrolling OutroAvengers Doomsday, Doctor Doom, Robert Downey Jr, new X-Men MCU, Mr Sinister, Adam Driver, Star Wars Starfighter, Ryan Gosling, Lanterns DC, Green Lantern, Disney Villains Land, Lucas Museum, Anthony Jeselnik, comedy club etiquette, ancestry DNA surprise, storage unit auction, King of the Hill

Dr. Charlie Faint sits down with EOD officer Michael Villahermosa in this episode for a wide-ranging conversation about combat, leadership, professional growth, and service. Villahermosa traces his path from an unsuccessful attempt at Special Forces selection to becoming an explosive ordnance disposal technician, deploying to Afghanistan during the surge, and eventually earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal for Valor after taking charge of a ground element under fire and helping prevent fellow soldiers from walking into an ambush. Drawing on experiences as both an enlisted NCO and commissioned officer, he emphasizes calm leadership under pressure, competence, humility, accountability, mutual trust, and the importance of officers empowering their NCOs rather than micromanaging them. The discussion also explores his transition from NCO to officer through Green to Gold, his EOD Happy Captain social-media presence, the value of professional writing and the Harding Project, and his current work mentoring ROTC cadets. Throughout the episode, Villahermosa returns to a simple leadership philosophy: learn from mistakes, listen to experienced NCOs, remain humble, communicate calmly, and strive to become the kind of leader you needed when you were younger. Chapters (00:00:02) - Enter the Spear(00:04:02) - "There's Some Nepotism In Sports"(00:04:14) - EOD School: A Hard Job(00:09:39) - Private Ready to Deploy: What Kind of Things Are Running Through Your(00:12:56) - Captain McMahon Killed in Action(00:17:13) - NCOs on the Afghanistan War(00:18:32) - First Mission as an EOD Tech(00:21:43) - Support Relationships with the Maneuver Force(00:26:24) - In the Elevator With a Leader(00:27:23) - EOD Happy Captain(00:32:04) - Build cohesive teams through mutual trust(00:32:28) - EOD National Guard EOD(00:33:57) - Don't Make Abuses(00:35:36) - EOD Operations in Afghanistan(00:41:14) - BSMV Soldier on Disarming an ambush(00:47:34) - Silver Star Recipient on His Story(00:51:49) - Being That Calm Voice in the Storm(00:54:11) - The Bronze Star Certificate Signed By Major General Bill Rapp(00:55:37) - Green to Gold: One Soldier's Journey(01:01:11) - The importance of leadership in the army(01:05:31) - EOD Happy Captain: Social Media and Military Issues(01:10:44) - Veteran Suicide(01:13:47) - Read More: Who Are You Writing For?(01:19:09) - How to Solve a Problem by Yourself(01:19:40) - George Kirkpatrick on the Harding Project(01:23:05) - Lt. Gen. Michael Jones on Leading the 5th Brigade R(01:24:19) - West Point Service Academy Cadet(01:25:39) - The Lotter Institute Lecture(01:26:21) - The Spear

Jess Seiwert grew up in Kansas. He was abused at home from age 5 to 12. After 9/11 he joined the Army at 18, made sergeant, survived an IED blast, and came home with a Purple Heart and an Oxycontin addiction. One day he woke up in county jail charged with first-degree attempted murder and kidnapping after his best friend slept with his wife while he was passed out. He walked out with 14 felony convictions, seven rehab attempts, and 3.5 years in county jail across eight Kansas counties during Covid. He now has 1,000 days sober next month.This episode covers his entire journey. The IED that started the pill spiral. The gang he joined within three months in prison. Coming home to Kansas and going straight into meth distribution. Gambling away his drug money at the casino, three Christmases in a row while his family was at home. Using his Purple Heart military ID to run $200,000 in forgery across three states. One childhood mentor named Bob Timmons who bailed him out, got robbed by Jess, and kept coming back anyway. Getting high ten days into court-ordered treatment. And the moment he finally threw up his hands and let God inFollow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsGo to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Our Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie0:21 Intro2:14 Gambling: the addiction that swallowed everything at the end4:07 Father arrested for child rape 6:45 Growing up angry7:05 9/11 happens right after graduation. Joins the Army8:43 First drink: the first time he ever felt normal10:29 IED hits him + Purple Heart11:04 Comes home on Oxycontin13:26 Second marriage. Gets her hooked on pills.15:00 Wakes up with 1st degree attempted murder, kidnapping20:29 Crowley Correctional: in a gang within three months21:47 High on meth, headbutts his parole officer. Back to prison.25:38 Charlie Kirk assassination38:49 Forgery across three states: $200,00040:18 3 1/2 years in 8 county jails during Covid41:37 Using his Purple Heart military ID to forge checks43:11 Meets his 3rd wife in county jail 44:11 Gets out. Uses within 24 hours. She gets pregnant that night.48:47 120 meetings in 90 days. Fires his sponsor at 3 months clean50:04 Peer mentor in Kansas City / Social work.50:22 Almost 1,000 days sober. 43 years old51:19 Son with autism doing great. Rebuilding with his oldest two kids.1:01:03 Why recovery has to be the foundation on the hardest days1:10:34 Veterans and the VA1:12:21 Veteran mental health access1:17:36 "25 years of alcoholism. 15 years of addiction. Why would I give up on anybody?"

MOPs & MOEs is proudly sponsored by Teamworks — the performance operations platform trusted by elite military units and professional sports organizations worldwide. Teamworks brings your scheduling, communications, athlete monitoring, and readiness data into one unified system — so your leaders stay informed, your people stay connected, and your unit stays ready. No more scattered spreadsheets or missed messages. Just one platform built for organizations where performance is the mission. Learn more at teamworkstactical.comWe are also supported by TrainHeroic — the coaching and programming platform built for strength and conditioning coaches who train serious athletes. Whether you're programming for a military unit, a tactical team, or individual athletes, TrainHeroic gives you the tools to build and deliver professional training programs, track athlete progress, and communicate directly with your people — all through one app. Your athletes get world-class programming on their phone; you get the visibility to actually coach them. Start your free trial at trainheroic.comThe History of Exercise Is Weirder Than You Think — Bill Hayes, Author of SweatBill Hayes spent four years chasing the history of exercise across ancient Greece, Renaissance Italy, Kansas City, and the Vatican — and somehow ended up writing the most entertaining book about working out that's ever existed. Drew and Alex sit down with him to find out what he learned.What we get into:Gloios — ancient Greek athletes would scrape the sweat and oil off their bodies after competing, funnel it into a jar, and sell it at the gymnasium for medicinal purposes. Warts. Hemorrhoids. The price depended on how good the athlete was. Christiane Amanpour interviewed Bill on CNN and said nothing had ever seemed so gross to her. She was correct.Exercise began as war training — tenth century BC, not that different from what we do now. Running, endurance testing, strength work. Sparta was the only place that let women train. The Olympic Games formalized competition in the eighth century BC and athletes became cultural heroes — which is why their sweat was worth buying.Bill's dad was a West Point swimmer, Korean War vet, Purple Heart recipient who lost an eye in combat. Bill chose poetry over a military career — an act of rebellion he's pretty honest about. But his dad dragged him to the Spokane Athletic Club every Sunday after church, and that's where the love of exercise started.Girolamo Mercuriale — a Renaissance physician who wrote the first systematic text on exercise, De Arte Gymnastica, in 1569. Bill tracked down a transcription of his manuscripts in a library in Kansas City, Kansas, that hadn't been checked out in 35 years.The Vatican Library story — Bill had a Guggenheim Fellowship and letters of recommendation and still got interrogated in a small room because he didn't have a PhD. He got in. Everything he needed was already in Kansas City.Staying in it across a lifetime — injuries, aging, motivation, and the underrated importance of rest. Bill has herniated discs, a severed rotator cuff, and is still going. The answer isn't finding the perfect program. It's just not stopping.Mentioned in this episode:Sweat — Bill HayesGirolamo Mercuriale, De Arte Gymnastica, 1569Isthmia, Olympia, Delphi, Mycenae — Bill's Greek road trip following the original athletic circuitThe Metropolitan Museum of Art — has a strigil and gloios pot on display if you want to see it in personLong and Strong — the Mops and Moes training program on TrainHeroic Views expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent any official organization.

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August 7 is observed every year as National Purple Heart Day, marking the day in 1782 when General George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit. The original badge was a purple cloth heart used during the Revolutionary War. It is the oldest military decoration still given to U.S. service members today. General Douglas MacArthur revived the award in 1932 on Washington's 200th birthday as the modern Purple Heart, which honors the brave U.S. service members who were wounded or killed in combat while serving in the military. Let’s commemorate this prestigious award with the story of the Revolutionary Battle of Monmouth Courthouse which was fought on June 28, 1778, in New Jersey between Washington’s Continental Army and British Regulars. Purple Heart books available at https://amzn.to/4yRHApM Battle of Monmouth Courthouse books at https://amzn.to/3SgLubl The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt American Revolution books at https://amzn.to/43DduIG Revolutionary War games and souvenirs at https://amzn.to/487e2YU ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: The History Channel Presents - The Revolution narrated by Edward Herrmann & directed by Peter Schnall (2006 A&E Television Networks). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back on this day in 1782, George Washington created the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed in action.

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Helping every child get a solid start this year with a school supplies drive. Marion County Commissioner Carl Zalak discussed SW 66th Street bridge improvements and traffic delays, honoring veterans, and a grant providing bear-proof trash containers in the Ocala National Forest.

Mike Ritland sits down with Prime Hall — former Marine Raider, Marine Corps water survival instructor, co-founder of Deep End Fitness and Operation Resilience, founder of the Underwater Torpedo League, and recipient of the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Bronze Star, and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Prime is also the author of "Permission to Heal: Redefining Strength for Warriors, Athletes and High Performers" and features in the upcoming documentary "Air Hunger." In this episode, Prime opens up about being dropped into a Village Stability Operations post in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, the insider attack that changed his life, and how 5-MeO-DMT and ayahuasca journeys became the turning point in a healing process he now shares through his book and work with veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 303 of Combat Vet Vision, host Aaron Q. Seibert and the Combat Vet Vision team welcome Sherman Watson Jr., a husband, father, United States Marine Corps veteran, three-time Purple Heart recipient, community leader, and veteran advocate.This conversation focuses on combat service, transition, housing stability, education, peer support, community leadership, and the continued mission to serve after the uniform comes off.Takeaways:The podcast serves as a platform dedicated to supporting veterans, their families, and advocates, fostering a strong community.We aim to provide invaluable knowledge and resources for veterans transitioning into civilian life, enhancing their pathways to success.Engagement in this community is essential; it allows veterans to connect and share experiences, ultimately aiding their recovery journey.National University offers educational programs tailored for veterans, ensuring they have access to higher education and vocational training opportunities.LinksSherman Watson Jr.LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherman-watson-jr-41537717National University Los Angeles Veteran and Military Community Centerhttps://www.nu.edu/locations/southerncalifornia/los-angeles/Sherman Watson Jr. National University Email - swatson2@nu.eduCO-HOSTAaron Q. SeibertLinktree - https://linktr.ee/aqseibertFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/aqseibertEmail - aqseibert@yahoo.comCO-HOSTChef James L. “JB” Brown, AACVeterans Transition Resource Center - https://vtrc.usPRODUCERBrian ColburnLinktree - https://linktr.ee/BcolburnSitch Radio - https://sitchradio.com

Ben King from the Virginia War Memorial talks with Rich about National Purple Heart Day coming up on Friday

After surviving an IED blast in Iraq that caused 80% body burns and an arm amputation, Purple Heart recipient John Chrzanowski and his wife, Catherine, thought physical rehab was their biggest battle. But the hardest hurdle was asking for help when costs stacked up. Ahead of National Purple Heart Day, Benjamin speaks with John and Catherine for a candid conversation about breaking the veteran mental health stigma, the reality of full-time caregiving, and why seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Vet Claims  LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a gut-punch entrepreneurial story with Luke Simianer — a Purple Heart recipient who was shot in Afghanistan at 19, discharged with nothing, and ended up homeless, living out of his car with his dog before he ever built anything. Luke breaks down how he turned that rock bottom into VetClaims.ai, a company that's helped over 70,000 veterans fight the VA's broken disability system — exposing the predatory "claim sharks" who pocket 5-6x a veteran's payout increase, the military sexual trauma nobody talks about, and why he thinks the whole VA model needs to be torn down and rebuilt. If you're a veteran, you may be owed money the government is banking on you never collecting. This episode tells you exactly how the system is rigged — and how to beat it.  

Frank Lenzi on the life and legacy of his brother, Air Force Major Greg Stone, Purple Heart recipient // Scott Sistek on the weather forecast for August // Rob McKenna on the legal battle between several courts and the Trump administration over mail-in voting // Charlie Harger Commentar on Seattle's sales tax rising // Jim Ryan on a blood shortage // Gee Scott with observations from Seahawks Training Camp

QRFup is a veteran-led organization focused on crisis intervention, peer support, community action, and helping veterans and others who may feel isolated or abandoned. Its central philosophy is that people in crisis need more than awareness; they need individuals willing to respond, remain present, and help connect them to ongoing support.The organization was founded by Rameses Yebra, a retired Marine Corps and Army veteran. QRFup presents its mission around direct community involvement and the belief that people can become “the light in the darkness” for someone experiencing a crisis.GuestsRameses Yebra – Official Facebook: Facebook ProfileQRFup: https://www.qrfup.orgJosh White Racing: https://joshwhiteracing.comHostAaron "Chief" SeibertCombat Vet Vision host, retired U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman, Purple Heart recipient, combat veteran, and Veterans Navigation & Peer Support Coordinator with the PTSD Foundation of America.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aqseibertCo-HostChef James "JB" BrownU.S. Coast Guard veteran, chef, veteran advocate, and co-host of Combat Vet Vision.Veterans Transition Resource Center: https://vtrc.usProducerBrian ColburnProducer of Combat Vet Vision and founder of Sitch Radio.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BcolburnSitch Radio: https://sitchradio.com

Native New Yorker Bryan Stern served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy; worked in military intelligence; is a Purple Heart recipient; 9/11 survivor; and a first responder. As a private citizen frustrated with the debacle that was the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan under the Biden administration, Bryan founded Grey Bull Rescue – a team of military vets who donate their time to rescue people caught in the worst countries in the world, and also aid in stateside catastrophes. In this first operation they helped evacuate 117 American citizens left to face the Taliban alone after the military withdrew.Since that first adventure, GBR has conducted over 600 missions around the globe, including in Ukraine. Bryan shares some of his high-octane adventures, and explains how mind over muscle is the way to find a solution to the tightest scrapes, and why Grey Bull is the best, last resource if you're a high-risk hostage or trapped behind enemy lines.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

There are some places you visit because they have always been on your bucket list. Then there are places that mean something to you long before you ever arrive. Normandy was one of those places for Scott. Both of his grandfathers served in the Army in the European theater during World War II. Neither of them stormed the beaches of Normandy, but one of my grandfathers helped build temporary bridges during the war, helping Allied forces continue moving across Europe. His brother also served and received both a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his acts of valor. I remember being a child and my great-aunt showing me those medals. At that age, I do not think I fully understood what they represented, but I remembered them. Now, all these years later, we were heading to Normandy. We were going to stand on the beaches, walk through the cemeteries, see the remains of the German defenses, and visit the places where thousands of young men were asked to do something almost unimaginable. We often call them the Greatest Generation. After visiting Normandy, I understand that description a little differently than I did before. But our trip to Normandy actually started somewhere completely different. It started with Monet's garden, a tiny Citroën, two very aggressive truck drivers, and my sudden discovery that apparently I like quiche. This episode takes you through the places we visited, along with tips and suggestions for planning your trip. This was as emotional to record as it was walking through these sites when we visited. Standing in the places where this happens makes me realize just how much this one day changed the course of our history forever, and the bravery and sacrifice that took place here. We think it is a place that every American who is able should visit at least once in their life. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Here are a few resources to help you plan your trip to Normandy: Where to stay - Bayeux You can take guided tours from here Here are a few suggestions of things to watch or read before you go: We found this Rick Steves Podcast Episode extremely helpful. The museum at Arromanches is recommended by a local tour guide. We started our day there. Saving Private Ryan Band of Brothers The Longest Day Delta's D-Day Survivors documentary where they fly WWII survivors to Normandy MORE TRAVEL RESOURCES Get help planning your trip to Normandy or your next trip. Learn more at sunshinetravelersexperiences.com or sunxtravel.com SUNSHINE TRAVELERS GROUP TRIP Come with us on Safari in Kenya in June 2027. We are hosting a maximum of 10 on a luxury, privately guided safari to 3 places in Kenya, where we have been on safari twice, in order to bring you the best experience. Click HERE to learn more and sign up. More Resources & Links: Want to learn more about making money, planning, and booking travel for yourself and others? Learn more at https://www.sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/become-an-advisor Get Our FREE Ultimate Packing Guide See ALL our Favorite Travel Resources Don't waste your precious vacation time with Jet Lag, get Flykitt and watch Jet Lag disappear! Protect your privacy, boost your security, and keep your browsing data safe with Express VPN. Plus, get 3 months free with a yearly plan. Follow Sunshine Travelers Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on TikTok @sunshinetravelerspodcast Follow us on X @sunshinetrvlrs Connect with us on LinkedIn @sunshinetravelerspodcast Get travel tips and follow our travels on Instagram: @sunshinetravelerspodcast Follow us on Facebook @sunshinetravelerspodcast Connect with us on Threads @sunshinetravelerspodcast See our travel videos on YouTube @sunshinetravelerspodcast Save our travel ideas on Pinterest @sunshinetravelerspodcast Music: This Acoustic Happy Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

Ann Coulter. Beating the Anchor Baby Ruling with Roger Severino Beating the Anchor Baby Ruling w/ Roger Severino. UNSAFE with Ann Coulter Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/vlPxB4IPRWs?si=toAPwCef81ddqAWl Ann Coulter 2.86K subscribers Jul 10, 2026 UNSAFE w/ Ann Coulter - live on 07/09/2026 Ann Coulter opens with an urgent call for Donald Trump to veto the housing bill and its expansion of Section 8 housing, walking through what Section 8 did to Ferguson, Missouri, the landlords who profit, and Jared Kushner's Section 8 millions. She covers Graham Platner ending his Maine Senate campaign after his Reddit post mocking a wounded Purple Heart soldier, the rape revelation and the Totenkopf tattoo; Finland's Supreme Court convicting MP Päivi Räsänen over a 2004 church pamphlet on Christian teaching (and Rod Dreher's report that she can't transit Heathrow); Google AI falsely claiming New York Times coverage of the case; the cyclospora parasite outbreak and America's dependence on Mexican produce under NAFTA and USMCA; and The Atlantic's numbers on the death of reading, from the National Endowment for the Arts surveys to the reversing Flynn effect. Then the Heritage Foundation's Roger Severino — Project 2025 drafter, former head of civil rights at HHS, husband of Carrie Severino — details the plan JD Vance boosted for fighting the Supreme Court's anchor-baby ruling: closing the 14th Amendment territories loophole behind Chinese birth tourism in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, declaring birth-tourist parents persona non grata for life unless they renounce their child's citizenship, expedited deportation for the parents, requiring hospitals to report citizenship status of parents, making illegal-alien parents pay public school tuition to challenge Plyler v. Doe, and using tax law against returning anchor-baby 'sleepers' — the Al Capone treatment. Topics: housing bill, Section 8, Ferguson, Graham Platner, Maine Senate race, Päivi Räsänen, Finland hate speech, Google AI, cyclospora, Mexican produce, NAFTA, reading decline, Flynn effect, Roger Severino, Heritage Foundation, Project 2025, anchor babies, birthright citizenship, 14th Amendment, birth tourism, Northern Mariana Islands, Plyler v. Doe, deportation, JD Vance Watch live on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/AnnCoulter TikTok:   / realanncoulter   X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anncoulter Substack: https://anncoulter.substack.com/

Episode 3317 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vietnam Vet Robert Haywood recovered his stolen Purple Heart. The featured story is titled: After his Purple Heart was stolen, postal worker helps Vietnam veteran get … Continue reading → The post Episode 3317 – Vietnam Vet Robert Haywood recovers stolen Purple Heart first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

USS Liberty deniers will say Israel's 1967 attack on the U.S. spy ship was a total accident. Marine Staff Sergeant Bryce Lockwood was on the Liberty and says there's no doubt Israel meant to kill every American on board. (00:00) The Story of the USS Liberty (11:14) What Really Happened During the Attack? (29:14) How Many Americans Were Killed in the Attack? (32:51) When Did Lockwood Realize the Attack Came From the Israelis? (47:25) The People Dismissing the Attack as a Mistake Sgt. Bryce Lockwood is a retired United States Marine Corps veteran and one of the last surviving crew members of the USS Liberty. A Russian linguist and intelligence specialist, he was aboard the virtually unarmed intelligence ship when it was attacked by Israeli forces on June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War. Despite suffering severe burns, he displayed extraordinary heroism by rescuing three trapped sailors from flooded compartments below deck, earning the Silver Star for gallantry and the Purple Heart for his wounds. He later served in Vietnam and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant. Paid partnerships with:Defend: Enter code "Tucker" for 20% off your purchase at https://defendcellcam.com Preborn: America celebrates its 250th birthday, help provide ultrasounds dial #250 and say keyword "BABY" or visit https://preborn.com/TUCKER American Financing: NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 800-685-5696 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Tucker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnnie Clark is an American author and Vietnam Veteran, best known for his 1984 Vietnam War memoir Guns Up!. Many of his works fall into the genre of non-fiction military and contain a tough, no nonsense portrayal of combat, courage, and camaraderie. Mr. Clark joined the Marine Corps at 17 years of age after graduating from St. Petersburg High School. He served as a machine gunner with the famed 5th Marine Regiment during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. He was wounded 3 times, mortar round, grenade, and gunshot. During his rehabilitation from gunshot wounds in Okinawa, Mr. Clark began training in Martial Arts as part of his rehab program. In 2015 Mr. Clark returned from Korea after testing for his 8th Dan in Tae Kwon Do. He was also promoted to 9th Dan in the Ji Do Kwan. Grandmaster Clark owns and operates Johnnie Clark Tae Kwon Do and Judo school in St. Petersburg and has been inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Mr. Clark's books, Guns Up! and Semper Fidelis, are recommended reading by Lt. Col. Madonna, former MCG, to all newly commissioned officers at The Basic School. His books have been required reading in many colleges and high schools around the country as well as the Commandant's List of suggested reading for all Marines. Many commanders have distributed Mr. Clark's books to our troops now fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is the recipient of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association Brigadier General Robert L. Denig Memorial Distinguished Service Award for writing. Mr. Clark has been awarded America's 3rd highest medal for bravery and gallantry in combat, The Silver Star, 3 Purple Hearts, Vietnam's highest Medal of Honor, The Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, The Civil Action Combat Medal, The Marine Combat Ribbon among other decorations. Mr. Clark currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife, Nancy, and dog, Gunner. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SRS50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code SRS50 at checkout. Ready to upgrade your eyewear? Check them out at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide. Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/SRS #Harryspod New customers get 15% off Ultra Pouches with code SRS at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at https://shopify.com/srs Johnnie Clark Links: FB - https://www.facebook.com/authorjohnnieclark IG - https://www.instagram.com/johnniemclark Website - https://johnnieclark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm so honored to have back on the show for a second time: Satanic and Masonic Ritual Abuse, MK ULTRA, and organized abuse survivor, overcomer and now whistleblower, creative writer, gardener, talented musician, singer and songwriter, dancer, content creator, and the brightest and bravest light in the darkness, DianaA little bit about Diana in case you missed her first testimony episode, if you're new here, or if you need a quick recap: Born and raised beneath the desert sky of Las Vegas, Diana entered a world where her family's names and networks formed a powerful, shadowed backdrop. She is the granddaughter of a 32nd-degree Freemason of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine - a Purple Heart-decorated Air Force veteran - and the niece of a nuclear health physicist who worked at the Nevada Test Site. Her great-great-grandmother immigrated from Sicily with ties to the mob and was an Italian woman of esoteric power who stood at the head of tables, bold and matriarchal. On both sides of her lineage flowed bloodlines connected to nobility, samurai, and the hidden architectures of influence. Yet it was within these very structures that the fracture began.Before she was born and continuing until she was thirteen, Diana endured systematic ritualized abuse designed to shatter memory, weaponize terror, and erase the sacred autonomy of a child. There were cages and costumes, staged violence and choreographed performances. Rituals unfolded in deserts and parks. Music - meant to be a language of the soul - was turned into a metronome of fear. Electric shocks rewrote what the mind could not bear to hold. Lodges and hidden rooms became classrooms of indoctrination. Adult faces of collusion watched. She once wrote these horrors as “fiction,” the only safe way a child could tell the truth her body already knew. Yet Diana is still here.What they tried to shatter, she gathered. What they tried to bury, she unearthed - piece by careful, courageous piece. She learned how trauma attempts to divide a life into locked rooms and how, with patient love for the self, those rooms can be opened, honored, and reintegrated. She came to understand that the most radical act after systematic dehumanization is to insist on one's full humanity - publicly, powerfully, and without apology.Today, Diana stands as a truth-teller and fierce advocate for every survivor emerging from hidden violence. She speaks for the child who was silenced and for every soul who still feels watched, doubted, or alone. She knows the architecture of coercion—how it recruits authority, hides in plain sight, and scripts stories for the powerless. She dismantles it by telling her own story first.Las Vegas taught her about illusion. Survival taught her about revelation. In a city famous for borrowed light, Diana carries her own. It does not blink. It does not sell. It is the steady flame of a life remade—one that warms, one that guides, and one that calls the lost back to themselves.Her music—once weaponized against her—has become her sword and her sanctuary. As a talented singer, songwriter, and performer, Diana now channels the very frequencies that once bound her into songs of freedom, healing, and defiant joy. Her creative writing, once a child's coded cry for help, now flows as a river of truth that others can follow. In her garden she tends living things that grow toward the sun, a quiet rebellion against every attempt to keep her in darkness.Diana meets people in the dark without pretending the dark is light—then walks with them until they can see the horizon for themselves. Because she carries her own light, the shadows in places like Las Vegas—and everywhere else—lose their power to hide. Diana is not just a survivor. She is living proof that the light within us is stronger than any darkness ever devised. And her song has only just begun.

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with Medal of Honor recipient & United States Army Veteran Retired Master Sargent Leroy Petry.Leroy first appeared on the show on 5.27.18It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!Leroy A. Petry - Master Sergeant (Ret)This episode is with Master Sergeant (Ret) Leroy A. Petry.This decorated Army Ranger is only the second living recipient of The Medal Of Honor since The Viet Nam War.Leroy was gracious enough to take some time out and talk with me about his life, and the events that led to his injuries.Happy Memorial Day. Find a Veteran and thank him or her.Follow Leroy on social media:Twitter: @LeroyPetryInstagram: LeroyPetryFB: Leroy PetryCharities: TroopsFirstFoundation.org

Jay Collins spent 23 years in Army Special Forces, serving in South America and the Middle East as a Green Beret, where he was shot in the arm and ultimately lost a leg from injuries sustained in combat. A recipient of two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantryman Badge, Jay went on to serve in the Florida State Senate and now serves as Lieutenant Governor of Florida, currently running for Governor. In this episode, he takes us back to Firebase Anaconda in Afghanistan, one of the worst defensible positions imaginable, and breaks down the presence patrol where he took a round to the arm, the mortar blast that would silently cost him his leg years later, and what it took to keep fighting through all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 06/23 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies recap the 2026 Purple Heart Open.

06/23 Hour 1: Junkies Recap The Purple Heart Open - 1:00 Trae Young Signs Long-Term Deal With The Wizards - 15:00 Nationals Defeat The Phillies 4-1 - 31:00

What do alleged aliens at the White House and a gaming PC that stopped a bullet have in common? Absolutely nothing... which makes them perfect for Blurry Hysteria.First, the internet went full X-Files after photos from a White House event appeared to show a pair of strange, pale-haired figures hanging around President Trump. Within hours, social media had declared first contact, uncovered seventeen competing theories, and probably solved three unrelated conspiracies along the way. We'll take a look at the photos and the online frenzy that followed.Then, in a story that sounds like it came straight from a video game side quest, a gaming PC reportedly took a bullet during a bizarre neighborhood incident and lived to tell the tale. Somewhere, a custom-built tower just earned a Purple Heart.It's a week of mystery guests, flying lead, and internet-fueled chaos as we dive into two stories that are somehow real... at least mostly...Links & Resources

Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, our guest's story begins in the rugged working-class towns of the American West and South—places where grit wasn't optional, it was survival. Raised in a coal mining family, with both parents working under his grandfather and a father who spent years as a roughneck, he grew up surrounded by hard labor, discipline, and resilience. Life wasn't always easy. His father battled alcoholism and could be harsh at times, but through the chaos came lessons in toughness, accountability, and perseverance. Sports like hockey, baseball, and football became an outlet during an otherwise grounded, blue-collar upbringing that would shape the man he would later become. In December 2004, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, beginning a journey that would forever alter the course of his life. After completing infantry school and Airborne training at Fort Benning, he earned his place as a sniper with 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry. Deployed to Southeast Baghdad in 2006, he endured the brutal realities of combat, surviving multiple near-death experiences and earning two Purple Hearts after a bombing and a devastating VBIED attack on his patrol base. The scars of war followed him home—both visible and invisible—and the battle for survival didn't end when the deployment did. What came next was a downward spiral few saw coming. Struggling to adjust after the military, one bad decision led to another—eventually pulling him into addiction, drug dealing, and a prison sentence that could have defined the rest of his life. But in June 2017, everything changed when he got sober from opiates and began rebuilding from the ground up. After his release, he met the woman who would become his wife, started a family, and rediscovered his faith. Today, while continuing to battle a liver disease connected to illnesses contracted during deployment, he stands as a living example of resilience, redemption, and the possibility of rebuilding a life after trauma, addiction, and war.   Find Cody Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cody.boden/   Find The Suffering Podcast The Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Major James Capers ran 50 missions in Vietnam as a Force Recon Marine — combat swims in shark-infested waters, a POW rescue that earned him his first Purple Heart and Bronze Star, and a four-day battle that left him wounded with his legs broken and his dog dead. He was one of the few African Americans in Force Recon, and fought his way into Combat Swimmer school when the commanding officer tried to send him home before he even started. He spent three months at Khe Sanh facing a Chinese division, and when the helicopter finally came in on his bloodiest mission, he put every man on board and stayed on the ground alone. President Trump called him personally to invite him to the White House to receive the Medal of Honor. In this episode, Major Capers walks through the missions and what it cost him to bring everybody home. Support Major James Capers https://www.instagram.com/major_james_capers_jr/ https://www.capersthedoc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Major-James-Capers-Jr-100040737672030/ https://www.pritzkermilitary.org/whats_on/holt-oral-history-program/james-capers-jr-major ---------- SPONSORS PARTICLE FOR MENCheck out Particle's Face Cream here: https://particleformen.co/mikedrop and use my code MIKEDROP for a 20% discount sitewide AMERICAN FINANCING NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-891-3262 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit https://AmericanFinancing.net/MikeDrop. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 BETTER HELP Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/mikedrop/ BEAM Here's the deal: Beam is giving my listeners the ultimate patriot discount of UP TO 40% off. Try their best‑selling Dream Powder and get UP TO 40% off for a limited time. Go to https://shopbeam.com/products/dream-powder-4?variant=41387075567671&selling_plan=1794441271&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=mikedrop&code=applied15&discount=MIKEDROP and use code MIKEDROP at checkout. NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH & CONDITIONING TRAINING Train like a SEAL with Mike Ritland's App. Build real-world strength, endurance and resilience. https://www.coachos-app.com/navy-seals TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog's Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog's health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike's bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purple Heart recipient, world turkey slam hunter, waterfowl 41 completer, hunting guide, father coach, and founder of Ultimate Veteran Adventures--Joe Wesner has already packed a lot into a single lifetime. But somewhere between overseas deployments and chasing ducks across the US, his mission changed. Joe talks about service, hunting, recovery, family, and why helping veterans reconnect outdoors matters more than tags, trophies and record books.    Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Create the X Habitat Management App Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they react to Sen. Susan Collins clashing with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over the Iraq War, the attempted swatting of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham claiming Democrats don't need men's votes to win elections, and the unraveling of the Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall.First, Jim and Greg break down the comments of Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat challenger Graham Platner after Platner accused Collins of voting to send him to die in Iraq. They applaud Collins for clearly correcting the record and welcome a Wall Street Journal column from the Purple Heart recipient whom Platner said he wished had died during the war.Next, they condemn the latest threat targeting a U.S. Supreme Court justice after Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the target of an attempted swatting - sending police to a home under false pretenses. Thankfully, police quickly recognized the hoax before it escalated. Jim and Greg also reflect on how political violence and intimidation have continued to worsen since the attempted assassination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh four years ago.Then, they react to comments from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who told Democrats that if enough Democrat women vote, they won't need support from men to win elections. Jim and Greg consider what Lujan Grisham is really saying here and the massive media double standard that comes with it.Finally, they cringe as the majority of artists withdraw from an already lackluster lineup of Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall starting next month. Jim and Greg have some fun discussing some of the names that were on the schedule but note how this news is also a reflection of how divisive our nation is right now.Please visit out great sponsors:OneSkinFor a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code 3ML at https://oneskin.co/3MLPocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

On this special Memorial Day episode of The Truth with Lisa Boothe, Lisa sits down with decorated combat veteran Sean Parnell for a powerful and emotional conversation about service, sacrifice, and the lessons America must learn from war. Sean, a former U.S. Army Airborne Ranger, Purple Heart recipient, and author of Outlaw Platoon, reflects on leading soldiers through some of the fiercest fighting in Afghanistan and the realities of combat that most Americans never see. Together, Lisa and Sean discuss the human cost of America’s longest war, what policymakers should learn from Afghanistan, the burden placed on military families, and why honoring the fallen should also mean making wiser decisions about future conflicts. Sean also shares incredible firsthand stories from the battlefield, the brotherhood that sustained his platoon, and the challenges veterans face after returning home. This Memorial Day conversation is a tribute to those who gave everything for freedom—and a reminder of the responsibility we have to never forget their sacrifice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.