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Exploring the Role of Fathers in Pregnancy and Beyond In a heartwarming and insightful episode of the "Dads with Daughters" podcast, host Dr. Christopher Lewis chats with Matthew Morris, who shares his unique journey into fatherhood. Through experiences that span 15 countries, Morris does more than recount personal stories; he advocates for systemic changes in how fathers are supported during the pregnancy journey. Here's a deeper dive into the profound topics discussed in this enriching episode. The Discovery of Parenthood Matthew Morris and his wife Shannon found out they were expecting their first child in the most memorable way. Following an offhand Mother's Day comment, a series of pregnancy tests confirmed the joyous news. As fate would have it, the couple discovered they were having a girl at a family gathering through a creative, heartwarming gender reveal—Matthew dyed his hair pink to share the news. A Journey Across Continents Before settling into parenthood, the adventurous couple decided to travel to 15 countries, immersing themselves in different cultures and learning global perspectives on pregnancy and childbirth. They planned their destinations whimsically; Brazil if a boy, Thailand if a girl, turning every step into an adventure. Their travel decisions were also influenced by significant life changes, including job losses and leaving active military duty. These pivotal moments pushed them forward into the next chapter of their lives. Navigating Healthcare and Birth The Morris's initial plan was to have their baby in Denmark, attracted by the progressive and cost-effective healthcare system. However, visa issues forced them back to the U.S. at 35 weeks pregnant. Matthew expressed strong critiques of the U.S. healthcare system's support for childbirth, and particularly its lack of resources for fathers. Ultimately, Shannon opted for a home birth in their Chicago apartment, supported by a midwife and a doula. This experience emphasized the importance of having a birthing team that values the father's role—Matthew even got to "catch" his daughter when she was born on February 2nd, 2024. Advocacy for Doulas and Progressive Paternity Leave From their global travels, Matthew observed how other countries treat pregnancy as a natural life event rather than a medical condition. He strongly advocates for the inclusion of doulas and midwives in insurance coverage, given their essential role in supporting both parents. His experiences highlighted the stark differences in parental leave policies worldwide, with some countries offering up to 24 months of government-supported leave—a far cry from the limited options in the U.S. The Birth of a Book Inspired by their journey, Matthew authored "The Partner's Purpose During Pregnancy." This practical guide offers straightforward, actionable steps to help expectant fathers get involved early and remain supportive throughout the pregnancy. Matthew's insights are geared towards making the transition into fatherhood less daunting, emphasizing the importance of preparation and involvement. Matthew Morris's journey into fatherhood is a testament to the importance of an involved and supportive parenting partner. His stories and insights underscore the need for systemic changes in how we support fatherhood and childbirth in the U.S. For fathers looking to connect and learn, resources like the "Dads with Daughters" podcast and the "Fatherhood Insider" offer invaluable support. For more from Matthew Morris, visit his website at www.thepartnerspurpose.com and follow him on Instagram at @thepartnerspurpose. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:05]: Welcome to dads with daughters. In this show, we spotlight dads, resources, and more to help you be the best dad you can be. Christopher Lewis [00:00:16]: Welcome back to the Dads with Daughters podcast where we bring you guests to be active participants in your daughters' lives, raising them to be strong, independent women. Really excited to have you back again this week. As always, every week, you and I are on this journey together. You know, I've got 2 daughters, you've got daughters, and we are all rolling in the same direction. We're all working to raise those strong, independent women that we want for our daughters to become. And hopefully, by now, after 250 episodes that we've had of this podcast, you know that we cannot do this alone. You and I cannot do this alone. We have to be able to rely on others. Christopher Lewis [00:00:55]: We have to be able to rely on working with one another to be able to lift each other up, to be able to learn and grow from each other, to be able to be the dads that we want to be. None of us have all of the tools, have all of the understanding. None of us have the perfect manual to follow to be that great dad that you want to be. But this podcast is here to be able to give you some, some hints, some tips, some things that you can do to be able to be that father that you want to be. So every week I bring you different guests, different people, people with different experiences, fathers, mothers, other people with resources that can help you to be able to see fatherhood in a little bit different way, provide you some tools for your toolbox, and help you to be able to become that father that you want to be. This week, we got another great guest with us today. Matthew Morris is with us today. Really excited to have him here. Christopher Lewis [00:01:49]: And we're gonna be talking about his own journey in becoming a father. And prior to becoming a father, he and his wife traveled to 15 countries to learn about parenthood and preparation for the birth of their daughter this past February. And, as he says, it's been a wild ride. And I think for every father, it's a wild ride when you lead up to to to fatherhood. And and once your daughter's here, it becomes an even greater ride, and it continues to go on throughout their lives. So I'm really excited to have him here today to talk about fatherhood, talk about his own journey and a little bit more, and to introduce him to you. Matthew, thanks so much for being here today. Matthew Morris [00:02:28]: Thank you, Christopher. Glad to be here. Christopher Lewis [00:02:29]: It is my pleasure having you here today. Glad that you and I were able to connect and be able to have you talk about your own journey. And one of the first things that I always love to do is turn the clock back in time. So I wanna go back to that first moment that you found out that you were going to be a father to a daughter. What was going through your head? Matthew Morris [00:02:46]: My wife was standing at the top of the staircase, and I had just walked in the door, and I heard her scream. And my wife is a hardcore former United States Navy veteran, and she just, like, even keel all the time. Things do not rile her. And when I heard, bat, yeah, from the top of the staircase, I thought one of 2 things has happened. I said, okay. The house is being breached, and we are about to go on the defense, or she's pregnant. And sure enough, I look up, and she has 3 pregnancy tests in her hands like Wolverine. And I am I book it up the stairs, and she looks at me, and she's like, can you see the pink line? Can you see it? And mind you, my eyes aren't what they used to be. Matthew Morris [00:03:41]: I'm looking. I'm like, may maybe. I think so. And she goes, okay. You pee on 1, and then we'll know. And so shortly that was right after Mother's Day last year. And we were coming back from a wedding, and a woman had wished Shannon. She said happy Mother's Day. Matthew Morris [00:04:02]: And Shannon was like, I'm not a mom, and and we were walking away. And she kinda elbowed me and was like, wouldn't it be funny if and so I found out initially that that she was pregnant and went in a few weeks later to to verify everything. And then then we knew she was pregnant. Obviously, didn't know it was gonna be a little girl until a few months later. And the way that we found out that it was gonna be a little girl was we were we were at a family reunion with Shannon's family. It was a birthday party. And she gets an email, and we're we're sitting all sitting around kinda talking, talking. And, again, Shannon Shannon does not get super excited or super emotional about anything. Matthew Morris [00:04:50]: She's so just level headed. And and she puts her phone down. She looks at me and goes, we gotta go. And I said, why? What was going on? She goes, I know what we're gonna have. And I said, you mean for dinner? She goes, no. For the rest of our lives. And I said, okay. So we say goodbyes, and we go to the haircare store, and she buys a bottle of blue hair dye and a bottle of pink hair dye. Matthew Morris [00:05:22]: And we go to her parents' house, and we said, here's Matthew what we're gonna do. I'm gonna blindfold you. I'm gonna dye your hair one color or the other, and that is how we are going to do the gender reveal. And I have a very proud mohawk. And so if you go on her Instagram, there's a hilarious video of me blindfolded and Shannon with bright pink hair dye, and I take the blindfold off. And as soon as she hands me in the mirror, well, the sun's behind me, so I look in the mirror, and it just blinds me. So I can't even say I can't even tell what I'm looking at myself. And finally, I look around and I see it's pink, and then that's that's how we found out. Matthew Morris [00:06:04]: So that was kind of the the spark to our international journey. And now so we're in fast forward. That was a little over a year ago. We come back to now. Shannon and I made a bet. We have a little boy, we're going to Brazil. And if we have a little girl, we're gonna go to Thailand. And so right now, as we are wrapping up our adventure in Chicago, we are prepping to set sail for title. Matthew Morris [00:06:31]: And so that in between everywhere that we went from the beginning of 2023 to now. And we had to work through our personal endeavors. So January, February of 2023, Shannon was the tech layoff, and then we found out Shannon was pregnant in April of 2023, and then my separation from the marine corps came in June of 2023. And so we went from dual income, no kids, to dual unemployed with a baby on the way. And there is nothing that is a better catalyst for it's time to grab life by the horns than realizing, hey. We gotta figure out somehow to eat. And with that, and this comes into the fatherhood aspect, in our study of how childbirth and the medical system of childbirth in the United States is so far behind the rest of the world, unfortunately, we actually made the decision that we didn't wanna have the baby in the States. And that was a big part of why we left the country. Matthew Morris [00:07:45]: So our original plan was to have Maven in Denmark because Denmark, Sweden, that region has a extremely progressive and much safer approach to childbirth, and it's also significantly cheaper. Even with the cost of flying over there, living temporarily, and paying for the birth out of pocket, all of that would still have been cheaper than going through an uninsured birth in a US medical system. And the big challenge for us was coming off of active duty where almost all of your medical is paid for. When that came to an end, we didn't have health insurance for childbirth. And so what is normally nothing out of pocket with your insurance policy is between $3,025 total to have a baby in the United States. And in addition to that, the restrictions that are put on expecting moms when they are going through, the tests that are mandatory, the lack of education for dads and partners or birthing partners or whoever that person is that is supporting mom through her pregnancy. It's such an afterthought in the United States, which is what set us off on putting the information together for the partner's purpose during pregnancy. So fast forward a few months, our visas were not processed properly, and so we had to come back to the United States when Shannon was 35 weeks pregnant. Matthew Morris [00:09:31]: Well, the FAA won't let you travel at 36 weeks. So it was either be considered an illegal immigrant in a foreign country where we were having a baby or hightail it back to the United States and try and get connected with a midwife and doula team here, which fortunately, we did. So Shannon made the decision that she wanted to have a midwife and doula guided home birth. And so in our apartment in Lincoln Park, Chicago on February 2nd, 2024 at about 1:45 AM. She gave birth with no meds, no anesthesia, just the raw power of being the woman that she is to our daughter. And our birth team coached me through, and I actually got to catch my daughter. I was the quarterback before the hike and had her in my arms and then passed her to the midwife to do all of the immediate post birth things. And baby is healthy and just a a little tornado right now.   Matthew Morris [00:12:56]: And that divide and conquer team, I stand beside and advocate for work on it. And part of what we're also trying to advocate for is the use of doulas and midwives to be covered by general insurance. Because that is a big reason why so many people don't use them is because it's not considered a necessary medical expense. Well, my advocation to that is it is. It is just as important for the birthing or the pregnancy for me to have someone that I can ask questions of, that I can go to, that has experience so that Shannon didn't have to in dealing with with pregnancy brain or brain fog or exhaustion or all of the stress that your body and mind undergo during pregnancy, I had a person that I could ask these questions of, get the answers for so that she could focus on her health and the health of the baby. Christopher Lewis [00:13:57]: So I guess one of the questions that I would ask, with that whole journey is you took a number of months while she was going through that pregnancy, as you said, to be able to learn more about pregnancy, learn more about what happens in other countries to be able to create this book that you've created. And I know that you were out for, I think it was 41 weeks, you said you went to 15 countries. And I guess let's talk on the high level. What are some of the biggest things that you learned in going to those different countries, seeing what other countries do in comparison to what happens in the United States? Matthew Morris [00:14:38]: So saying we were mostly in Sangin. And by and large, there is a different mindset in the way that pregnancy and pregnant people are viewed. My biggest lesson, my biggest learning point was that pregnancy is not a disease. In the United States, we treat pregnancy as a disease. A pregnant mom is looked at as having symptoms. Well, symptoms are the byproduct of illness as opposed to what I viewed there was pregnancy is just part of life. It's the natural progression of all things culminating in birth, and because it's treated so much differently, you have significantly lower rates of things like postpartum depression, you have a lower infant mortality rate, you have a lower maternal mortality rate. The other piece is the recovery time. Matthew Morris [00:15:45]: So commonly referred to as maternity leave, paternity leave, and what's referred to as nesting leave. Now in the United States, all of your leave comes from the company. In these areas, the leave is partially compensated by a government organization. So if you take the longest that we saw was 24 months of total family leave, and that leave could be used by either parent, either during or after the pregnancy, and and there was no expiration date. So imagine in the states, you can't even fathom that. The longest publicly traded company that we have found in the United States is 18 weeks. And that's good. That's better for our area. Matthew Morris [00:16:44]: But the question that we continue to ask is if you are trying to advocate for employees to come back and remain loyal, what are the things that you're doing to incentivize them? And what stands out more than anything is companies that that advocate for more family recovery time. And that's the biggest difference that we've seen from overseas to the states.   Christopher Lewis [00:17:08]: I appreciate you sharing that. And now that you I have transitioned into being a dad, a dad of a daughter, I talk to a lot of dads that step into fatherhood. And fatherhoods can be scary just in its own right in being able to step into that new persona and being able to be there for your child. I hear from a lot of dads with daughters that there's a particular fear of being a father to a daughter. And I guess for you, what's your biggest fear in being a father to a daughter? Matthew Morris [00:17:38]: That when she comes of age, she will come to me and say, father, I am not prepared to go out on my own. And that encompasses a lot. And when I say come of age, there's not a number that's associated with it. She might be ready to set out on her own at 13. She might not be ready to set out on her own until she's 20. Her development is going to happen on its own timeline. My responsibility as a dad is to hold her hand until it's time to let go. And when it's time to let go, I have to have given her every ounce of me so that she's ready. Matthew Morris [00:18:20]: Does that mean that it's gonna be smooth sailing and she's gonna have no trials of her own, and she's never gonna be in a situation where she has to fight for herself or for the other people that she loves and believes in? Absolutely not. But when it's time for her to fight, she is ready. Christopher Lewis [00:18:37]: That's fair. Now as I mentioned, you have put together this book, this book that you're putting out into the world to be able to help other dads, the partner's purpose during pregnancy. Talk to me about that and why you decided that you wanted to take the time to be able to put all of this learning into this, and what are you hoping that people are gonna take out of it? Matthew Morris [00:18:57]: Joshua Sharfstein (zero zero four:fifty seven): I put the partner's purpose during pregnancy together. Number 1, it was my personal way of processing. So on the fortunate side of being unemployed for that period of time, it gave me the head space to sit down and start asking really hard questions, to start reading the books. Right? I read all of them. I read what to expect when you're expecting, the birth partner, bumpin', misconceptions, the Mayo Clinic's guide to pregnancy. Oh, boy. Let me tell you. If, if you're looking for a captivating read, sit down and and pop that 600 pager open. Matthew Morris [00:19:35]: But the reason that I did was I treated Shannon's pregnancy and the birth of my daughter as my new mission. When we would fly in the marine corps, you would prep for sometimes weeks for one specific mission. And you would begin building that knowledge base of the operating area, the weapon systems that you were going to employ, the teammates that you were going to be fighting with and supporting, and the enemy that had a say in every action that you made, well, this was my new mission. And for me to process the intensity of watching Shannon's body change, watching her mindset on things change, I had to have an outlet. And my outlet was putting a pen to paper because when I was asking some of these questions from the point of view of an expecting dad, there were no answers. And fortunately, there is now a culture shift in the United States away from the way that our dads were were kinda forced into it. And what I mean by that is I have a very loving and supportive father. Shannon has a very loving and supporting father, but there was no such thing as dad being there after the baby was born. Matthew Morris [00:21:00]: Took mom to the hospital, baby was born, and 2, 3 days later, dad's back at work. And that's just the way it was. Well, now one of the positives from COVID is the acknowledgment of remote work and the fact that so many jobs can be done from home, which allows you the opportunity to be in proximity to your kids for a longer period of time. And with Partner's Purpose, our mission is to show that you can have a faster postpartum recovery period. You can reduce postpartum depression and other maternal mental health situations if you start being involved and educated way before baby comes. And the other piece is the books that I listed, they have a place on my bookshelves, and I'm not saying that if you are in this phase of birth not to go study them. Go. Do it. Matthew Morris [00:22:42]: And it's practical. It's not theoretical. It's not big universe things. It's tangible. It's make your birth plan together. It's read out loud to your baby before you go to sleep. It's make her a sandwich. It's let her cry. Matthew Morris [00:23:00]: It's these things that when you're in a stressful situation or sorry. When you're in a a calm situation, it's like, oh, yeah. That makes sense. But pregnancy is stressful for both parties involved. And so when we can lay out, do this, do this, do this, I am taking that thought out and replacing it with very basic, simple muscle memory. It's just like training. Marine Corps, you do rifle training. You learn every single in and out aspect of your weapon so that when you are in an extremely high stress environment, you don't have to stop and think, wait, hang on. Matthew Morris [00:23:40]: How do I take it off safety? How do I aim? No. You can be running on 36 hours of no sleep and half a stale piece of bread, and you still know how to make your weapon function when you need it to function. Maybe not that extreme in the average American pregnancy, but the concepts are the same. If I can lay your steps out for you, if I can show you ways to be involved, then all you have to do is pick it up, open it to any page and say, I know how to filter your feed. It's one of the other notes. I know how to invest in our education so that we can develop informed opinions, so that we can build our birth team together. So that if the doctor or the midwife or the doula or the nurse practitioner tells us we have to do something, we know what that means, and we can ask questions on if we really do have to do that or, and this is my favorite, we've always done it that way, so that's why we do it. Well, just because something has always been done does not necessarily mean it's the right way. Christopher Lewis [00:24:49]: Now we always finish our interviews with what I like to call our fatherhood 5 where I ask you 5 more questions to delve deeper into you as a dad. Are you ready? Matthew Morris [00:24:56]: Yes, sir. Let's do it. Christopher Lewis [00:24:57]: In one word, what is fatherhood? Matthew Morris [00:24:59]: Exciting. Christopher Lewis [00:25:00]: Let's think down the road, 18, 20 years. If I was to talk to your daughter, how would you want her to describe you? Matthew Morris [00:25:06]: Empowering and encouraging. I want her to, at no point, ever question if I have her back. I also acknowledge that probably is going to mean there are going to be moments where she is pissed at the decisions that I make. But if I've set her up for success to take on the world whatever way she chooses to take it on, then good. I have done my job. Christopher Lewis [00:25:31]: Who inspires you to be a better dad? Matthew Morris [00:25:33]: My wife holds me accountable for being a better dad. My daughter inspires me to be a better dad. Christopher Lewis [00:25:40]: Now you've given a bunch of pieces of advice today, things that you've learned so far. You've got more to learn as well as your daughter gets older. But as we finish up today, what's one piece of advice you'd wanna give to every dad? Matthew Morris [00:25:51]: Don't ever let your kindness be mistaken for weakness. You have now entered into a world where you have something that is precious, especially if you have a daughter. And my baby is only 6 months old and I see this with strangers. They will come up to her and she is beautiful, and cute, and bubbly, and engaging, and interacting. And the first thing they wanna do is reach out and squeeze her. That is not an acceptable course of action for anyone to attempt to physically touch my infant daughter without my express consent. Basically, if I don't give you permission to give her a hug, to grab her arm, to grab her cheek, you doing that is a violation of her personal space, and you might get smacked. If I don't get you, her mom will. Matthew Morris [00:26:50]: And as a dad, it does not matter what your culture is. It does not matter what your background is. It does not matter what other people tell you. You protect what is yours the best way that you believe it to be. And don't ever doubt yourself for doing the thing that you believe is in the best interest of your daughter. Christopher Lewis [00:27:14]: Now if people wanna find out more about you, your book, and more about what you're doing next, where's the best place for them to go? Christopher Lewis [00:28:04]: If you've enjoyed today's episode of the dads with daughters podcast, we invite you to check out the fatherhood insider. The fatherhood insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most dads are figuring it out as they go along, and the fatherhood insider is full of resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, interactive forum, step by step roadmaps, and more, you will engage and learn with experts, but more importantly, dads like you. So check it out at fatheringtogether.org. If you are a father of a daughter and have not yet joined the dads with daughters Facebook community, there's a link in the notes today. Dads with daughters is a program of fathering together. We look forward to having you back for another great guest next week all geared to helping you raise strong and powered daughters and be the best dad that you can be. We're all in the same boat, And it's full of tiny screaming passengers. We spend the time. We give the lessons. We make the meals. We buy them presents and bring your a game. Because those kids are growing fast. The time goes by just like a dynamite blast. Calling astronauts and firemen, carpenters, and musclemen. Get out and be the world to them.

We've been talking about having Ray on the podcast for over a year now. He brings a unique perspective as a former infantry Marine NCO turned strength and conditioning coach. And more importantly, he always focuses his insight on the real issues. The military human performance space is more about building the right culture than dialing in the Xs and Os of workouts, and he clearly knows that. Ramon “Ray” Cossio is a 12-year veteran of the Marine Corps, where he served as an infantry squad leader, platoon sergeant, and martial arts-instructor trainer. During his time in service, he deployed to Afghanistan in 2005 and participated in operation Red Wings, Iraq in 2006 during the “Surge”, and once again Afghanistan in 2011 to Sangin, Helmand Province. For his service Mr. Cossio was awarded two Combat Action Ribbons, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and a Bronze Star with "V." Following his time in the Marine Corps he received his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Houston where he participated in internships with the UH sports performance and the Texas Obesity Research Clinic. He then went on to earn his master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Texas where he conducted research on e-cigarettes' effect on blood vessel and was member of the Cardiovascular and Aging Laboratory. His professional experience has included roles as a coach, programmer, and operations manager for private “multimodal” gyms Austin and Houston, TX. In 2018 he began working as a contracted strength and conditioning coach for the Army's H2F-Lite program where he had the privilege of working with 40 th BEB, 2-37 AR, and 1AD DSB. Following his time as a coach Mr. Cossio was hired in 2021 as the 11th ADA H2F Program Director, and he continues in that role today.

Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, is joined by Nathaniel Donnelly, Membership Program Manager, to discuss the Memorial's 70th Anniversary events, along with its annual Memorial Day Celebration honoring the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines who fought in the Battle of Sangin in the Fall and Winter of 2010 and 2011.  

The girls are bacccckkkk!!   Starting off the new year with Ciara and Mya's holiday recap, new (card) games, and breaking down the Rolling Stones Top 100 R&B songs of the twenty first century with a few performances by Ciara.    This episode is brought to you by eHarmony. Go to eHarmony.com to get started with the compatibility quiz for free, and get who gets you. 

Miles Lagoze is a Combat Camera Marine veteran and the critically acclaimed director of Combat Obscura, a 2019 documentary that utilizes footage he captured during his unit's historic mission to secure ground in the northern Sangin and Kajaki districts of Afghanistan. His debut book is titled Whistles from the Graveyard.    Lagoze recounts his enlistment at the age of 18 and the controversy he faced while using a government-issued camera for his film. The documentary presents a raw and graphic portrayal of the Afghan War, often evoking polarized reactions from audiences. Meanwhile, Whistles from the Graveyard uncovers the grim reality faced by the men and women deployed to fight America's longest war.     Watch Combat Obscura: https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Obscura-Miles-Lagoze/dp/B07N8JZG1C   Get your copy of Whistles from the Graveyard: https://amzn.to/3s34Eoa   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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THE DOWERS BOYS: SANGIN' ‘BOUT MURKA!!! Jerrod and Dave take the stage to sing their favorite patriotic songs, or at least make fun of them! So grab a song slip from the KJ, a beer from the bar and kick up your heels for another set from The Dowers Boys! Featured Songs this week: Born In the USA    America Proud To Be An American Little Pink Houses This Land Is Your Land Courtesy of the Red White and Blue Independence Day The Dowers Boys are Jerrod Tracht and Dave Bledsoe. Produced by Dave Bledsoe and Gavin St James, a Production of Fast Eddies Podcast Hut Podcast Studios and part of the Seltzer Kings Podcast Network. You can find more information and follow them on Facebook by searching for the Dowers Boys. The show is because of, but not affiliated with, Dowers Tavern in Yuba City CA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After answering a calling to join the United States Marines in the heat of the Global War on Terror, Jeric Fry embarked on an unreal journey. From his deployments to the most active combat zones our generation have seen to his experience leading one of the most prestigious institutions in the military, his career was nothing short of exceptional. However, he found himself lost when he decided to step away from the military and reenter civilian life. Jeric realized that he had no direction, no sense of purpose and no calling. That's what led him to Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Through another equally remarkable set of circumstances, Jeric found himself with a new calling- to find a tribe for every single veteran. A way for them to be included, a place for them to find themselves again, and this was the beginning of the Veteran Bushido Brotherhood. https://veteranbushidobrotherhood.com/ is a site you need to check out and see exactly what Jeric and his project are about. #usmc  #onesready #podcast 00:00 ATAClete for all you need live on onesready.com//18A Fitness code 1READY04:18 Jeric Fry and his intro, finding the Marines, and impressions at Perris Island27:22 Graduating the Crucible, infantry school, first assignments and deployment 49:00 Experiencing the first losses, Bangin in Sangin, and going to Infantry Officer School58:00 Trying to fit in, losing your way and finding yourself through BJJ 1:11:00 Starting Veteran Bushido, Finding Faith, and moving on to help othersDon't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors is their opinion and is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.Collabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADYCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYGrey Man Gear - Promo Code: ONESREADY The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not constitute an endorsement. All content is protected by intellectual property laws. By accessing or using this you agree to these terms and conditions.

Logan Stark is a Marine Corps combat veteran, filmmaker, writer, and the VP of Media for Black Rifle Coffee Company.   Logan served in the United States Marine Corps as a scout sniper, conducting multiple deployments including a highly kinetic deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan.  After his time in the military, Logan earned his degree in professional writing from Michigan State University, where he directed the film For the 25. Today, he serves as the VP of Media for Black Rifle Coffee Company, where he oversees video and blog content as well as @coffeeordiemag You can learn more about Black Rifle Coffee Company and Coffee or Die at blackriflecoffee.com and coffeeordie.com  Make sure to follow Logan on Instagram @loganstark and YouTube @LoganStark SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Protekt: Get 25% off at protekt.com/dangerclose Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Featured Gear Badass Work Bench Schnee's Boots and Belt SIG P365 BlackPoint Tactical Mini Wing Holster Official Jack Carr Coasters Maxtracks  Sitka Drifter Backpack  Dark Angel Medical Kit ONLY THE DEAD 

Neville Johnson was born and raised in South Africa and at the age of 23, he left his home country to travel and work in the United Kingdom. In 2003 Neville joined the British Army and became an infantry soldier. He served seven years in the British Army and deployed on active duty to Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan. After he left the army, he worked as a private security contractor in the Middle East. Neville currently resides in New Zealand with his wife and three children. He works at a high school as the Pathways Coordinator, assisting young people in developing essential life skills for their transition into the workforce.  His writing has previously appeared in War... &After: The Anthology of Poet Warriors and The Veteran Collective collection. @nevillejohnson01 Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn   - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS CURED Nutrition -  20% with code BRASS - www.curednutrition.com/brass H.V.M.N - 20% off with code BRASS20 - https://hvmn.com/pages/home Combat Flip Flops - 25% off with code UNITY - https://combatflipflops.com  Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com  Daisy May Hats Co - 15% off with code BRASS -  https://daisymayhats.com Mindful Meds - 15% off with code BRASS - https://mindfulmeds.io - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 - http://defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org The Overwatch Foundation  - http://overwatchfoundationusa.org

(Part 1) Before Fred was "Fred" he was the caretaker of a wounded Marine. Joe Murdy had been knocked unconscious in Sangin, Afghanistan when a bullet struck his helmet on the morning of 10.10.10. His only memories from the week he spent recovering were of a small white dog coming in to check on and cuddle him. This episode dives into Joe's impressive military career and the incredible story of Fred from Joe's perspective. Keep up with Joe on instagram at @jwmurdy and his dachshunds Bella & Broski @realweens_of_cherrycreek.

Package made from the B-Roll "Challenges of Partnership" about British soldiers partnering with the Afghan National Army (ANA) talk about the challenges and hopes for the ANA in Sangin. Produced by Josh Fortune. Afghanistan

Package made from the B-Roll "Facing The Danger" about how Improvised Explosive Devices are rife in the Sangin District of Helmand Province and the Soldiers who have to go up against them every single day. Produced by Josh Fortune. Afghanistan.

This edition features stories on Retrograde operations in Kandahar and Bagram, Marines provide fires support to the ANA, DLA sells White Goods to Afghan businesses, Afghan Hands provides logistic support to the ANA and a military working dog team trains for IED detection and US troops hand over another base in the Sangin district to the ANA. SFC John Fries, PFC Christina McKenzie, SGT Rodney Roldan, SGT Christopher Tobey, SGT Chiquita Pena, SSG Christy Dispennette, SGT David Ogden.

In this episode, Brock speaks with Neville Johnson. Neville is the first EX US vet that I've had on serving in the British infantry, and the author of the newly published book Sangin, Then and Now published by Dead Reckoning Collective. We talk about the value of family and managing one through chaotic times. We talk about how to handle your personal priorities, knowing what true defeat looks like and how that differs from a change in direction. We also get into finding purpose in things outside of our service. Neville mentions that many people want to ask how many doors you've kicked in, but aren't interested in that next phase of all of our lives. Episode Resources: Neville on Instagram Sangin Notes: (01:41) - What Neville is most proud of (04:22) - Changes he would make to parenting looking back (06:13) - Two poems from Sangin and drawing parallels from early childhood to parenting (10:13) - Regrets and things he would have done differently during service (13:10) - Comparing who we were to who we are (19:51) - Arnold Schwarzenegger as a hero along dad; why are heroes aren't everything/how to hero select (29:27) - Balance of pursuit of goals with optionality for new opportunities (37:58) - How to stay hungry - a lesson in self reflection and self management (51:08) - Writing as a process and early submissions to Dead Reckoning Collective (01:02:20) - Lessons from first submission to publishing a book (01:07:29) - Life after service; working and influencing at risk youth The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military. The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service. Get a weekly episode breakdown, a sneak peek of the next episode and other resources in your inbox for free at https://scuttlebutt.substack.com/. Follow along: • Brock: @BrockHBriggs • Instagram: Scuttlebutt_Podcast • Send me an email: scuttlebuttpod1@gmail.com • Episodes & transcripts: Scuttlebuttpodcast.co

In this episode, we finally get to hear the true life story of Brandon Pettijohn, Esq. He shares with us his marine corps career, wherein Brandon literally got a taste of everything from sea service deployment life, firefights in Sangin, and being a straight up beast on the marine corps wrestling team. Matt fails to appropriately define the genX term of the day. The conversation's filled with good looking men, gasping laughs, three different flavors of Bang energy drinks, and reasons why Rob is the prettiest man in the room. Rob and Matt also share how the very first Patriot Franchise Expo went, and why they're stoked for the one's yet to come. Oh yeah, and Matt really super hates it when marines put Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) stickers on their cars. So smoke 'em if you got' em, and hang out for a while with the SF boys!

Neville Johnson was born and raised in South Africa by a Mum who was a Nurse and a Dad who was a Police Officer. This early exposure to a life of service to country influenced his most significant life decisions. Before he started writing, this path took him to the United Kingdom, where he ended up in London as a member of her Majesty's Royal Infantry.Neville currently resides in New Zealand with his wife and three children. He works at a high school as the Pathways Coordinator, assisting young people in developing essential life skills for their transition into the workforce. His first book, Sangin, Then and Now, is a stoic collection of poetry from a lifelong loyal subject of the Commonwealth. The verses within tell the story of a young man following in the footsteps of his father as we accompany him on a journey to war and back. It is a rationale for the dangers we face in staying in a toxic relationship with professions and landscapes trying to swallow us whole.

Neville Johnson was born and raised in South Africa by a Mum who was a Nurse and a Dad who was a Police Officer. This early exposure to a life of service to country influenced his most significant life decisions. Before he started writing, this path took him to the United Kingdom, where he ended up in London as a member of her Majesty's Royal Infantry.Neville currently resides in New Zealand with his wife and three children. He works at a high school as the Pathways Coordinator, assisting young people in developing essential life skills for their transition into the workforce. His first book, Sangin, Then and Now, is a stoic collection of poetry from a lifelong loyal subject of the Commonwealth. The verses within tell the story of a young man following in the footsteps of his father as we accompany him on a journey to war and back.It is a rationale for the dangers we face in staying in a toxic relationship with professions and landscapes trying to swallow us whole.

This week, Matt Amos tells us his recent adventure of helping film a documentary about the 17 Marines lost from his unit in Sangin, Afghanistan. You may recall one of our previous guests, Anthony Marquez. We had Anthony on discussing his efforts to film this documentary about the Marines that were lost from their unit as well as how their families were impacted by these losses. Anthony has made a significant connection with those Gold Star families and this documentary will help tell their story. Matt was able to help film a portion of this documentary that assembles a uniform that uses parts from each of those Marine's personal uniforms. This collaborative uniform is planned to be on display at the Marine Corps museum. A link to Anthony's previous episode is below. We love food! We cover our #Top3 sandwiches. Our personalities really come out in these selections. Matt learns of an old classic sandwich for the first time! Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Matt serves as an expert on a documentary film set. Top 3 Sandwiches: peanut butter & jelly, fried shrimp po-boy, monte cristo, roast beef, Arby's, spicy chicken deluxe, Chick-fil-a, club sandwich on toast, grilled cheese, french dip, reuben, The Anchor A Good Word Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ http://admiralspennant.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886?i=1000540810541 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Join us as Evan leads us through a Q and A about the most recent 777 Expedition, as well as countless other nonsensical topics that make these conversations so fun. Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to his current role he spent twenty years serving this country, first as a Special Forces soldier (Green Beret), then as a contractor for the Central Intelligence Agency, completing multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Logan Stark is the VP of Media for Black Rifle Coffee Company. A Michigander by birth, Logan joined the US Marine Corps shortly after graduating from Greenville High School. He trained as an infantry assaultman with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines out of Camp Pendleton, California, and later completed deployments to Okinawa, Japan, and Sangin, Afghanistan, as a scout sniper. After his time in the Marine Corps, Logan earned a degree in professional writing from Michigan State University. Jariko was born in Washington DC and as a military brat grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School, he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the Ranger Regiment for 15 years. Jariko deployed to combat 15 times in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2002-2012 as a Weapons Squad Leader, Rifle Platoon Sergeant, and Ranger Company First Sergeant amounting to 54 months of total combat experience as part of a Joint Special Operations Task Force. Jariko retired from active duty in 2017 after four years as the Senior Military Science Instructor at St. John's University in New York City. Since retiring he has advised on several major motion pictures, national ad campaigns, and television series as well as working as a freelance journalist in Afghanistan and Ukraine. He now works for Black Rifle Coffee as a Content Producer and lives in Salt Lake City Utah.

Clay Nygard is a United States Marine Corps artillery officer that served with 1st ANGLICO and 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment in Afghanistan. Nygard's ANGLICO team was attacked on two separate occasions by SVIBIEDs during their deployment with the Georgian military.Support the showpatreon.com/formeractionguysjcramergraphics.comANGLICOshop.comClay's websiteknockitoffdesigns.com00:00:00 Intro00:03:14 OCS 3 Times00:12:44 Manual Gunnery vs Digital00:16:27 Using M198, M777, and M119 Artillery00:19:12 M777s in Ukraine | Capabilities00:28:04 1/5 in Sangin 201100:34:12 Casualties in Sangin00:38:21 Last Advisor Team in Sangin00:41:29 Playing Chess with the Enemy00:43:08 An Artillery Officer in Afghanistan00:45:32 Strike Approval00:52:15 Those Guys Were Definitely Dead00:58:20 0861 Shot Himself in the Foot01:01:30 Civilian Casualty01:09:58 Post Deployment Jitters01:12:27 Orders to 1st ANGLICO01:16:56 First Live CAS Shoot as a JTAC01:21:23 Georgian Military Advisor Deployment01:23:30 Booby-Trapped Radio01:26:10 First Car Bomb Attack01:32:15 Second Car Bomb Attack01:36:53 Priorities01:42:00 Shooting Down Balloons

Michael Charge returns and goes firm with Dan and Ben for a detailed breakdown of the Skirmish Sangin Version 2 beta rules. There is a lot of talk about how the game stacks up to Spectre Operations. Bonus points to Michael for explaining how to run a remote game for two below average players. The TLDL (too long didn't listen) is the boys are Sangin converts. The guys then try their magic with a new segment called “Interview and Interrogation.” After a little prodding, listeners provided some questions they wanted answered. Topics covered are homebrewing rules, how to get out of a hobby slump, and must have hobby supplies. According to Dan, and to no one's surprise, everything on his desk is a must have. - TTEIG Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/tteig - ChargeBlog Sangin V2 Remote Games -https://hntdaab.co.uk/blog/category/wargaming/battle-reports/remote-games/ - Radio Dish-Dash - https://www.skirmishsangin.com/shop/skirmish-sangin/ Sangin v2 Beta PDFs - https://www.facebook.com/groups/716296198947496/files/files -Deathkraisers tokens -https://deathkraiser.gumroad.com/l/laserspectokens

This clip is taken from Ep. 072 of the Former Action Guys Podcast. Maj Thomas Schueman is a Marine Corps infantry officer and deployed as a platoon commander with Kilo Company of 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment during their hard-fought 2010 deployment to the Sangin Valley. 3/5 lost 25 men killed and had almost 200 wounded during the deployment.Support the showpatreon.com/formeractionnguysjcramergraphics.com

This week's Urban Valor episode features Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Praxedes. This Marine is a 2x Purple Heart Recipient that saw a close-quarters battle in Fallujah, Chaos in Afghanistan, and so much more. Thomas grew up in Los Angeles, CA and wanted to be a soldier until he saw a Marine in dress blues. After the September 11th attack on America, he committed to the Marine Corps. Thomas served in the second battle of Fallujah, Iraq in 2004 where he experienced up close and personal combat with the enemy during urban warfare.  He also served in Sangin, Afghanistan where his platoon would stumble across a field of buried IEDs causing trauma, chaos, and loss of life. After experiencing everything Thomas did, he put in for early retirement in order to deal with his mental health. Military mental health and veteran PTSD are major reasons Urban Valor exists. As we started this movement to bring awareness, attention, and support to mental health for military veterans. Thomas Praxedes story is action-packed from start to finish and is truly one for the books here at Urban Valor.

https://www.instagram.com/justinthomaseggen/?hl=en (Justin Eggen) is a father, 2X national award-winning poet, motivational speaker, combat veteran, and Graduate Student at Florida Atlantic University. Justin Eggen is also the President of the ‘Veteran Owls', the FAU Veteran Organization, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from FAU. He served active duty Marine Corps from 2008-2012 as a combat engineer attached to 2nd CEB, 2nd MARDIV serving in Marjah 2010 & Sangin 2011. He also the President of Stand To: Change The Narrative Inc., a literacy-focused nonprofit organization that is challenging the common narrative while clearing a new path for positive and educational community growth. https://www.amazon.com/Justin-Eggen/e/B07FG1LZSS?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1661022889&sr=8-2 (Books by Justin Eggen) https://www.standtochangethenarrative.org/ (Stand To: Change the Narrative)

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Hosts Logan Stark and Jariko Denman welcome USMC MAJ Thomas Schueman to the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. MAJ Schueman was a platoon commander in Sangin Valley and talks about what it was like learning to fight in Sangin, Rules of Engagement, and the 5 year struggle to get his interpreter, Zack, out of Afghanistan.

Special Guest - Matt Amos James “Matt” Amos was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks. At the time, he was working having recently finished high school. He enlisted as an Infantryman and deployed twice to Iraq and a third time to Afghanistan. Sergeant Amos was three months into his third deployment when he lost both of his legs and broke his pelvis in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sangin, Afghanistan, on June 9, 2011.Late in the afternoon while on a security patrol with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Sgt Amos had his squad performing a “sweep” of an alley searching for anything suspicious when he stepped on an IED resulting in the traumatic amputations of his right leg above the knee, his left leg below the knee, and a broken pelvis. Lifesaving measures prepared Sgt Amos for the medical evacuation by helicopter. Treated at Camp Bastion, he was stabilized for transport to Landstuhl, Germany.

Jonathan Eisele is a former officer in the United States Marine Corps and served with me as an Afghan National Army Advisor during our Sangin deployment in 2013. Jon is also a lifelong aviator and currently runs a paramotor school.Social media links: https://linktr.ee/formeractionguysJon's Website: http://www.paramerica.us/Resurgence Website: https://www.resurgenceppg.com/

Liner Notes *The battalion commanders Folsom served under and how they shaped the way he views and practices battalion command *What makes an ideal battalion commander *What makes a battalion commander from hell *The single most important thing battalion commanders do or should do for their unit *Where the battalion commander's place should be on the battlefield *Characteristics of the best and worst battalions *Common mistakes new battalion commanders make *Folsom's experience as a company commander in Operation Iraqi Freedom I and how that affected the way he's led his battalions *Folsom's reaction to being selected for infantry battalion command *Some of the challenges, leadership and otherwise, inherent in commanding an infantry battalion *What excited and concerned Folsom most about being a battalion commander *The steps Folsom took to prepare for battalion command *The battalion commander's relationship to the unit's staff sections *Folsom's expectations for his principal leaders and staff officers *The one thing Folsom wish he had known about his first battalion before he assumed command of it *What Folsom learned from going on numerous patrols with his squads in Sangin, Afghanistan *Folsom's thoughts for commanders on units that take consistent or heavy casualties *How Folsom's experience with 3/7 influenced the way he commanded Task Force Lion *Some of the challenges present in Folsom's current command *His thoughts on what battalion command will look like in the future, particularly in the context of Force Design 2030 Links The Highway War: A Marine Company Commander in Iraq by Seth Folsom In the Gray Area: A Marine Advisor Team at War by Seth Folsom Where Youth and Laughter Go: With the “Cutting Edge” in Afghanistan by Seth Folsom --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/support

Hey Curlfriends! Join us while we play Kulture Karaoke!! We had a ball with this one! Dont forget to check out the live version available on our IGTV

Jake's story is a great one. He started piecing together the idea for making great watches while serving in MARSOC and then kept working on it after leaving the Marines and working in a few other places. We talk about running a business with your significant other (his wife) and what he does to help others veterans thinking about entrepreneurship.  Sangin Instruments

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with historian Dr. Luke Manget to talk about the history of Ginseng in Appalachia.  "Sangin" is a cultural heritage unique to the temperate climate and ecological diversity of the Appalachian region.  Among other things, Dr. Manget discusses the unique relationship between the region and the global trade in medicinal plants.  Take a listen as he describes how Appalachia help build the pharmaceutical industry in North America, and how ginseng played a large role in that development.  You might even find out what records Dr. Manget holds (you might be surprised) and how, long ago, he crushed the hearts of the 'Dawgs.  It's a prized possession in Appalachia and it's all things GINSENG in this episode...as we go - Just a "Sangin!" Check it out and don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: Appalachian Herbal Company! "Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia" - University Press of Kentucky - https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813183817/ginseng-diggers/ Dr. Luke Manget: The Southern Highlander - www.thesouthernhighlander.org  Appalachian Herbal Company -  www.appalachianherbalcompany.com  

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In his new book, Me and Telecommunications, Mr. Sangin, who before 9/11 had been living outside of Afghanistan (courtesy of the Taliban) and is once again in 2021 living outside it, has chronicled his life and the struggles of his nation. He played a key role in that nation's advances, having returned in 2002 to build a telecommunications infrastructure that connected the nation, enabled rare democratic elections and made it so that women and kids could surf the Web and learn about the world around them. He also made it possible for every Afghanistan resident to have a cell phone (there are multiple carriers today in Afghanistan) and ended forever the embarrassing situation which found Afghans having to go to Pakistan to make a phone call! He has much to say about the Taliban and the current situation. Some positive and some negative; all of it fascinating and honest. He is a genuine patriot who loves his country and is insistent that someday, if the new government allows it, he will go back. He says without hesitation that, right now, the telecommunications system, which had continued to grow and digitize when he was there, has become stagnant. “No new fiber is planned or being run.” It is stagnant and the $1.5B in investment revenue his ministry brought to the nation is a memory. Investment has stopped. “But the war is over,” he says. And that is good for Afghans. Mr. Sangin sat for an exclusive interview with ICF in late 2020, and you can hear it now.

In his new book, Me and Telecommunications, Mr. Sangin, who before 9/11 had been living outside of Afghanistan (courtesy of the Taliban) and is once again in 2021 living outside it, has chronicled his life and the struggles of his nation. He played a key role in that nation's advances, having returned in 2002 to build a telecommunications infrastructure that connected the nation, enabled rare democratic elections and made it so that women and kids could surf the Web and learn about the world around them. He also made it possible for every Afghanistan resident to have a cell phone (there are multiple carriers today in Afghanistan) and ended forever the embarrassing situation which found Afghans having to go to Pakistan to make a phone call! He has much to say about the Taliban and the current situation. Some positive and some negative; all of it fascinating and honest. He is a genuine patriot who loves his country and is insistent that someday, if the new government allows it, he will go back. He says without hesitation that, right now, the telecommunications system, which had continued to grow and digitize when he was there, has become stagnant. “No new fiber is planned or being run.” It is stagnant and the $1.5B in investment revenue his ministry brought to the nation is a memory. Investment has stopped. “But the war is over,” he says. And that is good for Afghans. Mr. Sangin sat for an exclusive interview with ICF in late 2020, and you can hear it now.

Bangin in Sangin with a Combat K9, how one Marine remembers the fallen. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Special Guest Anthony Marquez Top 3 Phone Apps A Good Word with Chet Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ http://admiralspennant.com/ https://www.facebook.com/xviicarvings https://www.facebook.com/events/macs-barbeque/marine-corps-birthday-and-xvii-carvings-film-fundraiser/279286850699220/ http://www.macsbbqok.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Wounded But Not Broken - Show 6 - When you're knocked down stand back upSpecial Guest - Matt Amos James “Matt” Amos was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks. At the time, he was working having recently finished high school. He enlisted as an Infantryman and deployed twice to Iraq and a third time to Afghanistan.Sergeant Amos was three months into his third deployment when he lost both of his legs and broke his pelvis in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sangin, Afghanistan, on June 9, 2011.Late in the afternoon while on a security patrol with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Sgt Amos had his squad performing a “sweep” of an alley searching for anything suspicious when he stepped on an IED resulting in the traumatic amputations of his right leg above the knee, his left leg below the knee, and a broken pelvis. Lifesaving measures prepared Sgt Amos for the medical evacuation by helicopter. Treated at Camp Bastion, he was stabilized for transport to Landstuhl, Germany. Sgt Amos arrived at Bethesda Naval Medical Center within days of his injuries and remained there for nearly a week before being transferred to Balboa Naval Medical Center where he endured more than a dozen surgeries.Matt enjoys hunting, camping, off-roading, and playing golf. He especially likes spending time with his wife, Audrie, and their two young daughters. Matt is a member of the NRA and the VFW and is active in his church in Wichita and would like to further his education in the fish and wildlife field.

Saliendo un poco de la temática habitual, tratamos los 500 años de resistencia indígena en dos episodios especiales, en este primero nos referiremos a la conquista de lo que hoy es México. El proceso de conquista es multifactorial, y también es un evento plagado de mitos e imprecisiones que pueden y deben corregirse. Fuentes: Antonio Rubial "Los mitos de la conquista" (conferencia para el CEHM, fundación Carlos Slim) Pedro Salmerón Sanginés, "La batalla por Tenochtitlan", México, FCE, 2021.

Veterans In Politics- Season 3, Episode 4  with  James Heappey MP- Armed Forces MinisterIn this Party Conference Special, Jonny sits down with Armed Forces Minister James Heappey MP.  James is refreshingly honest and real in this episode, and it's clear that his military service is something that has grounded his values, following tough tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, in some of the fiercest fighting seen by this generation.It was simply great sitting down and discussing his route into politics, the risk he took, and the successes he had winning a marginal seat in Wells.We'd like to thank our two sponsors, JobOppo and Company X Consulting for their support bring this episode to you today.In addition, we thank the Conservative Friends of the Armed Forces for their help, and you can find out more about them here: Conservative Friends of the Armed Forces – Join Today (cfarmedforces.org)About James:James Heappey was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Wells Constituency in May 2015.James grew up locally and cares deeply for his local area. As a local resident he really understands the issues and pressures that communities face.  He thinks hard about what the area needs and wants to use his time in Parliament to deliver the improvements needed to secure a strong and prosperous future for his part of Somerset.Before entering politics, James served in the Army reaching the rank of Major.  In a ten year career in the Rifles - the proud successor to the Somerset Light Infantry - James served on operations in Kabul in 2005, Northern Ireland in 2006, Basra in 2007 and Sangin in Helmand Province in 2009.  He also served in Kenya and across the United Kingdom including time working for the head of the Army in the Ministry of Defence in London.James is a very keen sportsman having competed at rugby, rowing and swimming at various levels over the last twenty years.  He still enjoys the odd game of rugby as well as playing a bit of golf and tennis.  He also loves to cook, especially when there is so much fantastic Somerset produced food to use as ingredients.This podcast series maintains its independence and features several parties in this series.NOTE- Please rate us on Apple Podcasts, donate or become our mate on our website HERE:  Donate - CampaignForce

Live Session with the exciting young lioness Inayah who has been touted as a musical trailblazer which is a very strong compliment in this day of music! This R&B rising star has had an amazing journey which includes going viral, writing jingles, and SANGIN in the church to get to where she is today! I got to speak with her just ahead of her appearance for the ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL PRESENTS ANNUAL “ON THE COME UP” SHOWCASE FEATURING HIP-HOP AND R&B'S RISING STARS ON @ASCAP SOCIAL MEDIA, SEPTEMBER 8 – 10. Man was this a fun one!!! She also just dropped an EP called "Side A" which is an awesome project that takes the listener on a diverse journey they'll not regret. 

Archy served alongside me in the Fusiliers. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan twice. His second time in Afghanistan was in Sangin on Herrick 10. During the episode we talk about his two earlier tours which were uneventful but then discussing his last tour which more than made up for it. Archy also talks about what happened on his 'RnR' on his last tour. The fallout caused him to be discharged from the Army and shunned by his unit, despite his service and his actions on the battlefield. During the episodes he also talks about the help he has and is currently receiving through Royal British Legion and Rock to Recovery. https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/ https://rock2recovery.co.uk/ As always, follow me https://www.instagram.com/thereorgpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/thereorgpodcast/ thereorgpodcast@gmail.com

Neville is a South African who, like many others, joined the British Army. Neville joined the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in 2003. During his time he deployed to Northern Ireland, Iraq twice and finally to Sangin, Afghanistan in 2007, which left the biggests impact in his life. We talk about how each tour was different but we also discuss that it was only years later that he realised he was changing as a person because of his tours and that led him to seek out and get help from both veterans and professional help. Neville is also an established poet with his poems being published in several publications including Dead reckoning collective https://deadreckoningco.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-After-Anthology-Poet-Warriors/dp/1733809929/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1616193907&sr=1-1 Veterans Collective https://www.instagram.com/theveterancollective/?hl=en https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alone-Crowded-Room-Darren-Roberts/dp/B08RH34WDN/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=veterans+collective&qid=1616194024&s=books&sr=1-3 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B085RQRKPY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Can follow Neville at https://www.instagram.com/nevillejohnson01/?hl=en As always, follow me https://www.instagram.com/thereorgpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/thereorgpodcast/ thereorgpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of the Zulu Time Podcast, Dan (@timely_moments) sits down with Dave (@d_reggie_p) to continue The Zulu Time Collector Interview Series. In this episode, Dan and Dave discuss watches, surfing, how he is the only man to ever use a G-Shock as a torch as well as Bremont Military Special Projects and his daily beater of a Sangin. References through out the episode are below. Dave - d_reggie_p Sarah Polar Art - @sarah.polar.art Chris Webb - @chriswebbartist Thrudark - @thrudark Zero Zero Zero - https://www.sky.com/watch/zerozerozero

Neville Johnson served with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, British Army. Born and raised in South Africa, he joined the British Army in the early 2000s deploying multiple times throughout his service, to include Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a published poet and his piece on Sangin is featured in the episode intro. Find Neville on INSTAGRAM @Nevillejohnson01 YouTube (2) The Lead Wasps Podcast - YouTube

This episode, the second from my recent trip to Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand, I speak with the most senior Afghan National Army (ANA) officer in the province, the commander of the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps',  Lt. Gen. Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai.I interviewed Gen. Ahmadzai on October 17, where, in the exact same guesthouse on the exact same day, two years earlier, one of his old army comrades, Abdul Jabar Qarahman, who President Ghani had sent to the city to oversee an effort to prevent its fall in 2016, was killed during a meeting by a bomb that had been placed under his chair. Both Ahmadzai and Qarahman were sent to Helmand in late 2016. At that time, the Taliban had virtually surrounded Lashkar Gah. The situation was much the same this October this year, only this time the Taliban had rolled government forces in the districts surrounding Helmand's capital in a matter of days, not months. General Ahmadzai and I spoke about the orders he received following the February signing of the U.S. - Taliban Doha agreement, about how he personally felt about the orders and about how things have played out on the battlefield since then, with Ahmadzai repeatedly raising the Taliban's refusal to adhere to the terms that were supposedly laid out in the Doha agreement.I asked him whether his orders to halt the ANA's offensive operations and stay in their bases since Doha led to situations where his forces retaliated carelessly to Taliban attacks as reportedly happened in one incident in June where 50 civilians were killed or wounded in Sangin district.Gen. Ahmadzai told me about the relationship with the U.S. forces he's worked with since taking command of the 215th corps and the conditions that led to the near-collapse of the province which led to his appointment in 2016. We also talked about what led to the repeat of 2016 last month and about the suspicion that some government outposts and checkpoints whose commanders had been appointed by officials in the government and were beholden to them rather than their military commanders had been surrendered without a fight. I should note that, had I interviewed Ahmadzai a day or two later, after having spoken to more Helmandis who'd been caught up in the government's retreat, such as my guest on Episode 7, I'd have had more questions about the strength of the defence provided by forces under his command.AfterwordWith regards to Gen Ahmadzai's mention of the 125 Order, a representative of the National Security Council told Afghanistan After America there is no such thing, but that the decision to adopt a posture of active defensive after Doha was an Afghan government initiative. The deputy spokesperson from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) would not acknowledge the existence of the 125 Order, either, instead, also repeatedly referring to the ANSF's posture of active defense, which, he said, was a demonstration of the government's “will for peace.” With regards to the investigation into the events surrounding the June 29 incident in Sangin, the MOD's deputy spokesperson told me that he would have to look into the matter and is yet to come back to me.Also on the topic of the Sangin incident, General Ahmadzai said in the interview that ANA mortars are incapable of reaching a target 5km away, which he says was the distance from the ANA base in Sangin to the bazaar that was struck. According to the U.S. Army's website, however, and I quote: "81mm [mortar] rounds have a maximum effective range of 5,608 meters… [while] 120mm rounds can reach 7,200 meters…”

In this episode Dan (@timely_moments) and Darren (@zulualphastraps) sit down and have a conversation with Jake (@sangin.instruments) and discuss how the USMC and a career in the Special Operations community led to the development of timepieces which end up at the sharp end of life. They also discuss how these timepieces have formed a close knit community and brotherhood across all walks of life internationally. References through out the episode are below. Jake - www.sangininstruments.com Zulu Alpha - www.zulualphastraps.com Triple Aught Design - https://tripleaughtdesign.com