Podcast appearances and mentions of Sergeant first class

Sergeant First Class retired Josh Lindstrom is a former US Army Infantryman and Green Beret who served with distinction during the Global War on Terror, earning two bronze stars and a purple heart. After leaving the military, Josh became an adaptive sports athlete and coach, as well as an advocate for wounded veterans through his work with the Blast Foundation, focusing on traumatic brain injury recovery. SHOW SUMMARY In this episode, Robert “Bob” Pizzini is joined by Josh Lindstrom, a retired US Army Infantryman and Green Beret, who shares his deep insights into the enduring impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) on veterans. Josh recounts his military career, his struggles with TBI, and how it almost led him to take his own life. Despite the severe challenges, Josh found hope and significant improvement through innovative stem cell treatments. Now, as the founder of the Blast Foundation, he advocates for better TBI treatment and awareness, aiming to help veterans receive the care they need. The discussion also touches on leadership, resilience, and Josh's passionate mission to continue serving his fellow veterans. This episode is a heartfelt and informative journey through the invisible wounds of war, the complex path to recovery, and the spirit of relentless leadership. Learn about all of these and more nuggets of insight in this latest episode of the Elevate Your Leadership podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the Military: Josh Lindstrom highlights the severe impact of TBI among service members, often leading to unrecognized and untreated mental and physical health issues, contributing to high suicide rates. Stem Cell Treatment for TBI: Josh passionately advocates for stem cell treatment as an effective solution for TBI recovery, sharing his own success with the procedure. Challenges in Seeking Help: Josh shares his personal struggles in obtaining proper treatment through traditional military and VA channels, underscoring a systemic issue in recognizing and addressing non-visible injuries like TBI. Importance of Humility in Leadership: Josh emphasizes that true leadership involves humility, understanding that failures are part of the journey, and learning to accept and grow from them. Human Life Value: The initiative to provide stem cell treatment underscores the immense value of human life and the need to address medical needs beyond conventional approaches. QUOTES "Pain is the body asking for stem cells." "Leadership is getting people to know to do what you know must be done." "Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a prevalent yet often invisible injury in the military, leading to severe long-term consequences if untreated." "Prepare to have your ass kicked because it's going to happen." About Robert: Robert is a #1 Best Selling Author, Speaker, Award-Winning CEO, and above all, a Leadership Coach by heart. Join Robert and together you will lead with confidence, unify your team, and expand your comfort zone. Where to find Robert: Website - https://robertpizzini.com/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-your-leadership/id1547181480 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqx9fuoZnq0--c1ttdckwLg  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Brief, Sergeant First Class in the reserves D sits down with Shani farhi (lourie), Head of pedagogy section in the International Institute for Holocaust Educationto talk about “Netzer Aharon”- The holocaust survivors who were the last descendants of their family. They fought for the establishment of the state of Israel.These were men and women who emerged from the horrors of the Holocaust and went on to fight for the survival of a newly established Jewish state. Their stories are not only a testament to survival, but to the power of rebuilding, defending, and believing in something greater.When they died, they had no family to remember them. Now they're remembered by the nation, and we have to make sure their stories are heard.To learn more about the last descendants, read their stories and light a memorial candle, visit this link: https://www.izkor.gov.il/en/b9b30e34960ba665bc7e5ab4401422cf/life-storiesMay their memory be a blessing.

In this episode of America's Heroes Group, Stephanie Kalota, U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and creator of The Political Veteran Podcast, reconnects with her longtime friend and fellow veteran John Moses. John is a retired Sergeant First Class and co-founder of the Massachusetts Afghan Alliance (MAA). Together, they explore the critical issues surrounding the suspension of the Afghan Refugee Program, moral injury, and the unique role veterans play in advocacy and sponsorship efforts for Afghan families.With nearly two decades of shared service and experience, Stephanie and John highlight the ongoing struggles of Afghan refugees, especially those affected by recent executive orders halting resettlement programs. They also shed light on the emotional and logistical challenges faced by veterans who sponsor Afghan families, the impact of the crisis on veterans' mental health, and how communities across the U.S. can help.

FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Ruthie and Andy Weiser, Grandparents of sergeant First Class Roey Weiser, Z”L, a combat solider in Battalion 13 of the Golani Brigade, who was killed on October 7th, 2023, to talk about loss and the mixed emotions they and their family have experienced over the last 15 or so months. Andy explains the heroics of Roey, who defended his base, Erez, from Hamas terrorists for hours. He was ultimately overrun by Hamas after having run out of bullets. Roey and his comrades saved 12 soldiers. Roey was 21 years old. The loss beared a heavy burden upon Ruthie and Andy, who participate in a grandparents support group, where they share each other's thoughts and experiences about loss, and explore the uniquely challenging role of being the parent of a parent of a fallen soldier. However, Ruthie explains, this isn't a tragedy. Roey was doing his job, and Ruthie takes great pride in her grandson and what he did on that tragic day.  Donate NOW at FIDF.org for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF Soldiers what they need most. 100% of your contribution will go to meet their emergency humanitarian needs.

Bo and Beth welcome Retired First Class Sergeant Jason Frost to the show to reflect on Veterans Day as well as to talk about what he's doing to help honor Gold Star families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Raven Conversations, 2LT Taylor Anderson, a member of A Co, 1-161st Infantry Battalion talks about how he direct commissioned from Sergeant First Class to Second Lieutenant in the Washington Army National Guard.

We were honored to have Andy Weins, Owner & Founder of Camo Crew, Sergeant First Class in the United States Army Reserves, Author of ‘Words Fucking Matter, leader, speaker, and coach, on the Spartan Leadership Podcast!He is an absolute wealth of knowledge on the topic of leadership, public speaking, and being extremely mindful of how and why we make the choices we make. Follow Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyweins...Read ‘Words Fucking Matter': https://a.co/d/aDxIRBYFollow Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosni...Follow Josh on Instagram: https://kairos.joshkosnick.com/aboutCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

We are honored to have Andy Weins, Owner & Founder of Camo Crew, Sergeant First Class in the United States Army Reserves, Author of ‘Words Fucking Matter, leader, speaker, and coach, on the Spartan Leadership Podcast!He is an absolute wealth of knowledge on the topic of leadership, public speaking, and being extremely mindful of how and why we make the choices we make. We learned a lot and have plenty more to learn from him and we are confident you will be a better person after listening to this episode. Follow Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyweins?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appSubscribe to Andy's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/words-fucking-matter-7072224025543929856Read ‘Words Fucking Matter': https://a.co/d/aDxIRBYFollow Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appFollow Josh on Instagram: https://kairos.joshkosnick.com/aboutKairos Coaching & Consulting - We specialize in helping business leaders scale their businesses without losing sight of what matters most – their health, relationships, and personal fulfillment: https://kairos.joshkosnick.com/aboutCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

Science and ParaNormal Ep. 43 Date: 08.20.24 Guest: Lyn Buchanan Discussion: REMOTE VIEWING: The Challenges and Protection http://irva.org http://crviewer.com About The Guest: Bio: Leonard (Lyn) BuchananLeonard (Lyn) Buchanan, author of The Seventh Sense, is a retired Sergeant First Class who served in the United States Army and a founding member of the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA). As a remote viewer, he served as a trainer in the United States Army Remote Viewing Unit from 1984 to 1992 and currently serves on the board of directors of IRVA, and leads a controlled remote viewing training Enterprise based in New Mexico

“He was better than us at everything.” “If he's around, everything is going to be OK.”- Jason Deming, Green Beret, United States Army, speaking about Pedro Muñoz. “I don't get ready, I stay ready.”- Pedro Muñoz, Sergeant First Class, Green Beret, United States Army So imagine this: you're in the 82nd airborne, you're a Green Beret, you are a future 3rd generation Silver Star recipient, and you're still not the baddest man in the room. On a special 4th of July edition of Solid Steps Radio, Kurt and Chad talk with returning guest (episode #405 https://podcasts.apple.com/.../solid.../id1086366166... ) Jason Deming, retired Green Beret in the US Army, who speaks about the “greatest soldier he's ever known” and how his life was impacted being with and around the man who has his name hanging on the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Group, Headquarters building on Eglin Air Force Base, FL, named Muñoz Hall. As one of the best soldiers that have ever put on the uniform, Pedro had to face the reality that every mission could be his last. Staying ready is essential, whether you are in a battle or waiting for one. Jason's life was never the same after meeting Pedro. So much so, that he asks these 2 questions: Who is your “Pedro”? Who are you a “Pedro” to?

Science and ParaNormal Ep. 34 Date: 06.18.24 Guest: Lyn Buchanan Discussion: Remote Viewing and the 7th Sense http://irva.org http://crviewer.com About The Guest: Bio: Leonard (Lyn) BuchananLeonard (Lyn) Buchanan, author of The Seventh Sense, is a retired Sergeant First Class who served in the United States Army and a founding member of the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA). As a remote viewer, he served as a trainer in the United States Army Remote Viewing Unit from 1984 to 1992 and currently serves on the board of directors of IRVA, and leads a controlled remote viewing training Enterprise based in New Mexico.

Science and ParaNormal Ep. 34 Date: 06.18.24 Guest: Lyn Buchanan Discussion: Remote Viewing and the 7th Sense http://irva.org http://crviewer.com About The Guest: Bio: Leonard (Lyn) BuchananLeonard (Lyn) Buchanan, author of The Seventh Sense, is a retired Sergeant First Class who served in the United States Army and a founding member of the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA). As a remote viewer, he served as a trainer in the United States Army Remote Viewing Unit from 1984 to 1992 and currently serves on the board of directors of IRVA, and leads a controlled remote viewing training Enterprise based in New Mexico.

On today's episode, Vince continues to dive deeper into the cases of deported veterans with guests Alex Murillo and Livier "Livvy" Lazaro. Alex Murillo, a Navy veteran and son of Mexican immigrants, was brought to the U.S. as a toddler and served two tours in Iraq as a jet mechanic. After returning home in 2000, he struggled with PTSD and civilian life, leading to a 2009 conviction for marijuana possession with intent to distribute. Deported to Mexico in 2011, he was separated from his family of four but was allowed to return to the U.S. in 2022. Now, he seeks to assist other deported veterans. Livier "Livvy" Lazaro, a first-generation Mexican American, joined the military at 17 and served as an Army Combat medic in Iraq during the 2003 invasion and again in 2007. She retired as Sergeant First Class after 20 years and became the first female Commander of VFW Post 7420 in San Diego. As part of the VFW, a nonprofit veterans service organization, Livvy played a key role in passing a national directive to help bring home deported veterans. Follow VFW Post 7420 at https://www.instagram.com/vfwpost7420/?hl=en Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original.

Episode 2788 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Sergeant First Class John Baca and his Congressional Medal of Honor award honors. The featured story comes from The We are the Mighty website and was titled: … Continue reading →

Fa'apepele Hunkin, affectionately known as "Pele," hails from the beautiful island of American Samoa. She was born in Nu'uuli, American Samoa, and raised by her cherished grandparents, Fa'apepele and Leauma Auva'a, in Vaiusu & Pesega, Samoa. Her profound faith, life journey, and remarkable experiences are a testament to the sacrifices and guidance of her parents and grandparents. Above all, Pele attributes her journey to the love, mercy, and grace of God. As a devoted mother, Pele is blessed with five children: Dominique, Nicole, Dean Jr., Victoria, and Isabella. She's also a proud grandmother to Milan and Nalani and a loving fur baby parent to Deabo. Her life is a vessel of love and positivity. Pele is a retired United States Army Combat Veteran who served with honor and distinction in various organizations and deployments, ultimately achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. Today, Pele has emerged as a dynamic speaker and an international best-selling author, known for her book "HEART OF A WARRIOR, The Humble Journey of a Samoan Warrior." She's also a Contributing Author to eleven bestselling and international bestselling anthologies. Pele is the founder of Pele Inspire-Embracing Authentic Love. In November 1994, Pele enlisted in the United States Army. She married Deanne Ignacio Tajalle, the man she had fallen in love with and the father of her three biological children (Nicole, Dean Jr., and Victoria). Tragically, Deanne suffered a catastrophic accident while serving as an Army contractor in Ballad, Iraq, which left him in a coma for six months before he passed away. Pele's life has been marked by multiple losses, including becoming a single parent and widow. She also navigated the challenges of a subsequent divorce. She serves as a National Campaign Team Member and Alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project. Pele holds a Master's in Health Care Administration (MHA) from the University of Management and Technology. In October 2023, Pele was interviewed about her book by Simone Riley of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Manchester, UK. She also had the privilege of speaking to junior students at the Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) in Manchester, UK, addressing the theme "DREAMS DO COME TRUE." Pele is a resilient individual who possesses an unwavering passion for making a positive impact in the lives of those she encounters. Her mission is to live to the fullest and leave a meaningful legacy, embodying the principle of "live full and die empty." Pele's divine purpose is to inspire and empower women to recognize their worth as vessels of love and positivity as they fulfill their God-given purpose. Daily, Pele lives by two guiding words: LIVE and LOVE. For her, it means embracing life fully, pursuing one's passions, and seizing every opportunity for personal growth. Her journey has given her the strength to share her story and the glory of God with the world. https://www.amazon.com/Heart-warrior-Pele-Hunkin-ebook/dp/B0B8LLLSWV/ref=sr_1_1crid=3C4OZLTQHFXGB&keywords=pele+hunkin+heart+of+a+warrior&qid=1660675589&sprefix=pele+hunkin+heart+of+a+warrior%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetinaramsayshow/message

Share this episode: https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes/366-urban-warfare-2-0 Sam Harris speaks with John Spencer about the reality of urban warfare and Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza. They discuss the nature of the Hamas attacks on October 7th, what was most surprising about the Hamas videos, the difficulty in distinguishing Hamas from the rest of the population, combatants as a reflection of a society's values, how many people have been killed in Gaza, the proportion of combatants and noncombatants, the double standards to which the IDF is held, the worst criticism that can be made of Israel and the IDF, intentions vs results, what is unique about the war in Gaza, Hamas's use of human shields, what it would mean to defeat Hamas, what the IDF has accomplished so far, the destruction of the Gaza tunnel system, the details of underground warfare, the rescue of hostages, how noncombatants become combatants, how difficult it is to interpret videos of combat, what victory would look like, the likely aftermath of the war, war with Hezbollah, Iran's attack on Israel, what to do about Iran, and other topics. John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, and combat veteran. He currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He is also a founding member of the International Working Group on Subterranean Warfare. John served 25 years in the U.S. Army, having held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. He was an active duty Army officer during two combat tours in Iraq. His research focuses on military operations in dense urban areas, megacities, and urban and subterranean warfare. Spencer holds a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University, and his writings have appeared in the Time magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many other publications. He is considered one of the world’s leading experts on urban warfare and has served as an advisor to everyone from top four-star generals to world leaders. He is the coauthor of Understanding Urban Warfare. Website: www.johnspenceronline.com Twitter: @SpencerGuard Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

The stories that you hear about the border from mainstream media might not be showing the full picture. If you want to know what's really going on, it's often best to go directly to the source. Vincent “Rocco” Vargas is an Army veteran and former Border Patrol agent who served three combat tours with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving active duty, he joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 2009. In recent years, Vargas discovered passions for screenwriting and acting, landing a major role on FX's "Mayans M.C.". Today, Vargas continues serving in the Army Reserves as a Sergeant First Class. When not on duty, he runs Light the Fuse, Beteran, and enjoys staying active through Brazilian jiu-jitsu while being a dedicated husband and father to his eight children in Dallas, Texas. Key Takeaways:   Border Patrol's Role: Border Patrol agents play a critical yet underappreciated role as patriotic defenders keeping America's borders secure and serving as the first line of defense against terrorist threats. Their importance for national security is immense. Reality vs Perception: There are major gaps between the reality of a Border Patrol agent's daily duties and life on the frontlines versus the public's perception shaped by misinformation and politicization. Vargas wrote his book to close these gaps. Policy Impacts: Flawed policies and incentives exacerbated the border crisis, overflowing resources and limiting agents' capabilities despite their best efforts. Resolving issues requires multilayered policy changes. Ranger Combat Tours: Vargas brings unique experience from serving three combat tours as a U.S. Army Ranger. This firsthand experience of being on the frontlines against terrorist threats shaped his perspective on defending America's borders.   Order Vincent's Book: https://a.co/d/4jW6abC   Links for Vincent Vargas: Instagram Facebook Website  

Meet Jeff Dawson, the most decorated soldier of the Army's 28th Ordnance Company. Sergeant First Class, 28th Ordnance EOD, Purple Heart recipient, Distinguished Service Cross Recipient, Distinguished Member of the Ranger Regiment, husband, father, and American Hero are all ways to describe Jeff's life and legacy. Jeff is a legend among his peers, and there is a push by many in the special operations community to award Jeff the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and inspiring perseverance. Jeff tells the miraculous story of his time in Afghanistan, the two most life-changing moments, his amazing recovery, and life after service in this episode of The RADD Podcast.---------------------------------------------------Buy Money Shackles: The Breakout Guide To Alternative Investing:https://moneyshackles.com/Learn more about Done-For-You Real Estate Investing : https://raddiversified.com/Ready to Invest in the REIT? :https://raddiversified.com/Want to Partner on Deals? Become an Inner Circle Member: https://icradd.com/join/SEC Filing : https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1721469/000110465922005564/tm223896d1_253g2.htm-----------------------------------------------------Dutch Mendenhall | Social Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/TheRealDutchMendenhall/https://www.instagram.com/dutchmendenhall/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dutchmendenhall/Subscribe to The RADD PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kS2Mtu6rGt5xBezh526yH#PurpleHeart #Entrepreneurs #Veterans #PTSD #FinancialIndependence #KetamineInfusions #AyahuascaCeremony #DistinguishedCross #SpecialOperationsWoundedWarriors #SOWW #TaskForceDagger #ExplosiveOrdnanceDisposal #JeffDawson #DutchMendenhall

Sergeant First Class Chris Corbin entered military service in July 1995. Prior to becoming a Green Beret with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), he served in various Army units such as the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division (1995-1999), and the 1st Battalion, and 75th Ranger Regiment (1999-2002). On February 17th, 2011, Corbin was on his third tour to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). That day, he was on patrol with his Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) through a village in the Helmand Province, when he stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and suffered injuries to both legs resulting in a bilateral, below-the-knee (Bilat BK) amputation. On March 24th, 2012, 13 months after his injury, Chris, with his Green Beret father, Master Sergeant Nelson Corbin, ran his first 5K race to benefit the Fisher House on Eglin Air Force Base. His determination and will coupled with the support and motivation provided by his father and teammates enabled Chris to finish his first race in 27 minutes and 34 seconds. Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: Chris Corbin

Meet Vincent "Rocco" Vargas, a versatile individual with a diverse background. He began his journey by enlisting in the United States Army in 2003 and served three combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Vincent also held the role of an infantry Drill Sergeant. Following his active duty service, he transitioned to the reserves with the rank of Sergeant First Class. After leaving active duty, Vincent worked in special operations as a medic with the Arizona Department of Corrections and later the U.S. Border Patrol. In 2013, he chose to pursue a career as an entertainer, marking a significant turning point in his life.What You'll Learn:The challenges of working at the US southern borderVincents background and experience with immigrationThe heart behind vincents new book "BorderlineContact Information: To connect with Vincent "Rocco" Vargas, visit his website: Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Jeff on Instagram, Facebook.And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you think! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! 

In this episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Don Francisco. Don retired from the U.S. Army after a 30-year career with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He spent that time in the service doing a very unique job, he was a fifer with The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. If you don't know what that means, don't worry, we get into it in the episode. Because of this experience, he now works as a  Historical Interpreter at George Washington's Mt. Vernon. We get into a lot of great stuff in this podcast, Mr. Francisco has a wonderful perspective on life that you are sure to enjoy. Make sure to follow the links in the show notes to see more. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsDon Francisco on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/don.p.francisco/Don Francisco on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/flute4jesus/?hl=enDon Francisco running and fifing!https://www.mountvernon.org/blog/2018/08/running-and-fifingDon Francisco jamming with The Mountain Fifes and Drums.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9UbivKyCN4Amazing Grace at George Washington's Tomb with Don Francisco. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nEh3rN3DrYTaps at George Washinton's Tomb with Don Francisco. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ijfcs9PRJwThe Fire Up Progam video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgramThe Fire You Carry Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://www.fireupprogram.com/programsDonate to The Fire Up Program.https://www.fireupprogram.com/donateThe Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com  

This week on The OneCast Ben, Pete, and Trey are joined by US Army Outdoor Team Members Master Sergeant Josh Watkins and Sergeant First Class Daniel Hodge.   These two men are using tournament bass fishing, to achieve the Army's mission and to show soldiers of the future the opportunities the US Army can provide them.   MSG Josh Watkins is an active-duty soldier who is currently fishing the NPFL and talks about his first tournament, how he got into bass fishing, and how the Army is helping him to achieve a lifelong dream. SFC Daniel Hodge is an active-duty soldier in the Army and currently fishing MLF BFLs and talks about his journey to fish with the Army Outdoor team.  These two men share the Army Outdoor Teams mission, how they are working towards mission success, and the other areas the AOT has soldiers.   There is a ton of really great information in this one so be sure to listen along! Follow the team on their socials! Army Outdoor Team on Facebook Army Outdoor Team on Instagram US Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade on Twitter     Join the snagless revolution head to onecastfishing.com and use the code TheOneCast to save 10% off your order.  Catch more fish and lose less tackle!

Vincent "Rocco" Vargas is an actor, producer, and writer, known for Range 15, the MBest11x YouTube channel and the Vinny Roc podcast. Rocco went on to serve three combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Vargas also served as an infantry Drill Sergeant. He then left active duty and entered the reserves with the rank of Sergeant First Class. After leaving active duty, Vargas worked in special operations as a medic with the Arizona Department of Corrections and then the U.S. Border Patrol. ⁠Join Real Ones on Patreon⁠ OR FOLLOW US on  ⁠YouTube⁠ + ⁠Instagram⁠ + ⁠Tik Tok⁠ OR FOLLOW @jonnybernthal on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠ Sunwarrior is a proud sponsor of Real Ones Visit ⁠www.sunwarrior.com/realones⁠ for 15% off the best plant-based protein and collagen on Earth

Vincent “Rocco” Vargas is a special operations combat veteran, former Homeland Security Federal Agent, actor, writer, and producer. During his 12 years of service, Vincent went on three combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving active duty, he joined the Army Reserves as Sergeant First Class. In 2009, he became a Federal Agent with the Department of Homeland Security, where he worked extensively on the United States-Mexico border, serving as a medic with the Special Operations Group. After his time in the military, Vincent experienced severe bouts of PTSD. In an effort to help other veterans, Vincent founded Beteran, an apparel company where 50% of all proceeds go toward helping veterans seek treatment for trauma and transition back to civilian life. As an actor, Vincent is known for his role as “Gilly” on Mayans MC, as well as in films including Range 15, Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace, and Dark of Light. Today, Vincent is the Head of Marketing at the security services firm The North Group. His new book, Borderline: Defending the Home Front, will be released in November. You can learn more about Vincent at vincentroccovargas.com and beteran.com You can follow Vincent and Beteran on Instagram @vincent.rocco.vargas and @beteran.hq 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. Aimpoint: Visit https://aimpoint.us/promotions/2022/jackcarr/ and use code JACKCARR and receive a free signed hardcover of The Devil's Hand, the latest in the Terminal List Series. Featured Gear: SIG SAUER P365 Montana Knife Company Black Rifle coffee Exclusive Coffee Club Subscription Park City Gun Club Code of the West

Today on FIREBRAND: Congressman Matt Gaetz is joined by his special guest to the State of the Union address, retired Green Beret Sergeant First Class Martin Acosta, to discuss his service and what patriotism means to him. Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v28na1a-episode-89-live-americas-bravest-feat.-sfc-martin-acosta-firebrand-with-mat.html

In the early 2000s, the US Army opens a misconduct investigation on Bennie William Schuck II. Bennie's teenage daughter is accusing him of sexually molesting her seven years ago when she was only five years old. But, when the Criminal Investigation Division struggles to secure an interview with the daughter, they close the investigation. Eleven years later, Bennie retires from the US Army as a respected Sergeant First Class. During his military tenure, Bennie was deployed twice, received multiple medals for excellent service, and was an esteemed expert among his peers. His record was spotless. But on August 8th, 2019, 45-year-old Bennie William Schuck II is arrested for creating and distributing child pornography with his girlfriend, 35-year-old Amber K. Talley. One of their victims is Amber's 9-year-old daughter. In episode 230, Jac and Alexis discover the shocking truth behind why Bennie William Schuck II was able to escape justice for so long while working for the US Army.

Guest: Robert Christian CW5 Robert Christian was raised in McAllen, Texas.  He reported to Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in 1996.  Attending Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Gordon, Georgia, he was assigned the MOS of 25U, Signal Support Systems Specialist. During his 10 years enlisted time, Rob served in the ranks of Private thru Sergeant First Class.   Rob holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management and is a graduate of the Army Warrant Officer Senior Service Education (WOSSE) course.  His combat deployments include Afghanistan, Iraq, and East Africa.  His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1BOLC), the Meritorious Service Medal (2BOLC), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (1BOLC), the Army Achievement Medal (3BOLC), the Combat Action Badge, the Parachute Badge, and the Air Assault Badge. Rob has been married to his wife Leilani for 22 years.  They have 5 children ages 17-2.   If Robert could go back, what advice would he give himself to avoid some of life's pitfalls? Robert's words - “It ain't worth it.”   Excellent resource - Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas Brooks   Have you seen another man who really lived out his faith in Christ - spent time in the Word, in prayer, speaking truth and fighting against sin in their own life?   You must understand this truth: you will reap what you sow. If you plant apple seeds, don't expect to eat oranges later in life. God's Word says this in Galatians 6:7-9: Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. What is it about those “middle-ages” from 40-50 years old - you are either going to make it or break it - what will be the difference in your journey? Consider the small “crack” in your windshield of life - if you don't address it early, if you leave it alone and just wish it away, that small crack will most likely spread across your life and cost you the integrity of your windshield, which is a metaphor for your life!   1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.   Man Alive: Transforming Your Seven Primal Needs into a Powerful Spiritual Life by Patrick Morley Robert - two things to address everyday - obedience and sacrifice. Robert - finish well. There are too many examples of guys who are taken out of the race of life and don't finish well - and how do you finish well…cling to Christ.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website. Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.

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John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military-related topics. Considered one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with an assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training. Serving over twenty-five years in the active Army as an infantry soldier, Spencer has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. His assignments as an Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, a Ranger Instructor with the Army's Ranger School, a Joint Chief of Staff and Army Staff intern, a fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group, and Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point. Spencer holds a Master's of Policy Management from Georgetown University. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, NY Daily News, Wired Magazine, Politico, The Hill, Foreign Policy Magazine, Defense One, Army Magazine, and many other publications. Spencer is also a regular military analyst and commentator for CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and numerous news and media organizations. He currently lives in Colorado Springs, CO, with his wife and three children.

John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognised expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Considered one of the world's leading expert on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to four-star generals and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy.We talk about:LeadershipCultureSocial CohesionCommunityTribeTeam DynamicGroup IdentityShared AdversityLiving up to historyCreating the narrativeProximity leadershipArtifactsPrideSpencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also served as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training.Serving over twenty-five years in the active Army as an infantry soldier, Spencer has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. His assignments as an Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, a Ranger Instructor with the Army's Ranger School, a Joint Chief of Staff and Army Staff intern, fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group, and Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point.

Being medically discharged from the Marine Corps certainly felt like one of life's curve balls for our guest, Mike Ward. Still, his calling for public service wouldn't be silenced by that; it'll just remain dormant for a time. Following his father and grandfather's steps, he'd become a Union electrician, which years became a critical piece for developing his career as a first responder. Meet Mike Ward, New Jersey State Police's brand new Sergeant First Class, former Hazardous Materials Specialist, Task Force Officer at the ATF, and Electrical Aspects of Fire Investigation Instructor at the National Fire Academy. In this episode, Mike shares his journey from the Army to the trades and then back to public service. We talk about his experiences as a first responder, the pros and cons of such a taxing activity, and his drive to prioritize passion over profit. We also delve into Mike's hobbies, his unique philosophy of dealing with life's curve balls, and much more. Some Questions I Ask:How you got into the Union and became an electrical journeyman? (3:07)In August of 2012, you became an instructor for the ATF on explosive safe handling and disposal. Could you talk a bit about that? (7:12)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Mike's decision to work in the trades (4:13)How is it like being a first responder when tragedies hit (10:12)The benefits of setting the bar as high as we can (13:39)Some of Mike's passions and hobbies (17:48)Why putting passion before profit always pays off (20:29)Connect with Mike:LinkedInLet's Connect!LinkedInInstagram TwitterMPC Builders - WebsiteMPC Builders - Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just three years ago, in the dark of night on a battlefield in a foreign land, Army Ranger Sergeant First Class Ryan Davis was hanging on to life by the very slimmest of threads.  The tale of heroism, selfless love and courage, and perseverance in the midst of profound physical, emotional, and psychological suffering that unfolded on and after that battlefield incident is nothing short of mindblowing. It's the stuff for which Medals of Honor are awarded. In fact, Medal of Honor petitions have been submitted for individuals involved in Ryan's rescue. It's the stuff out of which new battlefield protocols and medical interventions are developed. In fact, new protocols and interventions have been developed as a result of lessons learned. And it's the stuff on which Hollywood blockbusters and award-winning documentaries are based.   In short, it's the kind of story for which I have absolutely no frame of reference, and neither do most of you, I would imagine. Ryan was pushed to the extremes of human experience and lived to tell the tale. And tell the tale he does--in this episode, for you and me.   It would be easy to spend an entire episode and then-some on the battlefield incident itself and the harrowing ups and downs of his recovery from it. But I did my best to manage my curiosity about those chapters of Ryan's story so that we could also explore what Ryan has learned on the extreme frontiers of human experience that we can integrate into our lives now--before a crisis hits or Mortality makes a surprise appearance. Because those who venture to the outer limits of human experience and return have knowledge that the rest of us need.  Today, in some of the most fundamental ways, 10-year Army Ranger veteran Ryan Davis is literally and figuratively a new man. Precisely how will become clearer as you listen to our conversation.  As you listen, though, don't fail to look for how Ryan's Story has insight that you can put into Action in your own life. Insight + Action = Transformation. Don't overlook the Transformation potential available to you in Ryan's harrowing tale--as different from your own Story as it may be.  Because no matter how different the specific circumstances of each of our Stories may be, we are all caught up in the same Big Story of humans trying to find their way through Life on Planet Earth. That's where Ryan's story and your story converge.  Tune in to the full episode for the whole story and all of Ryan's hard-won wisdom for your life.  Highlights from This Episode Ryan shares a blow-by-blow account of the battlefield encounter that changes his life forever Ryan shares the two moments that turned the tide in his recovery.  Ryan shows us how the body follows the mind–for better or for worse. The choice is yours.  Ryan explains how to use our pain to propel us forward in life.  How to transform your minutes into “moments” Separating your job from your Purpose What Ryan knows because of his experience that the rest of us need to know What's most important to Ryan now   Redeeming Ryan's Suffering In Your Own Life "We've stared this in the eye and we've cried at it and we've screamed at it and we've fought with it and we do not fold to it." Ryan said this in reference to how he and his son have responded to Ryan's new reality. This, my friends, is sometimes what it takes to keep moving forward in life. Resolve. Grit. An unwillingness to give in or give up, no matter what life throws at us. An unwavering determination to keep going. The spirit of a warrior.  Among many, many things, this sticks with me from Ryan's story. I want to embody and exhibit the spirit of a warrior in life--battered and bruised but undefeated to the end, triumphant in death.  What sticks with you? How will Ryan's Story change your Story for the better? Search your heart, be honest, and be specific.  Let Ryan's suffering be redeemed in the fruit that it produces in your life.  May Ryan's sacrifice be redeemed in all of our lives.    The Graveyard Group: Win on the Battlefield of Your Mind and Die With No Regrets Don't wait to encounter your Mortality until you have to. By then, it's too late to change anything. There's no do-over.  In the Graveyard Group, you intentionally confront the reality of your Mortality to tap into its incomparable power to motivate you to give what matters most the attention it deserves NOW. You do this with the help of your own personal, confidential board of advisors. Along the way, you overcome obstacles, mend relationships, make dreams a reality, become the person you were made to be, and live the life you were made to live with guts, gusto, and abandon. In short, you fulfill your destiny and set the stage to die with no regrets.  New groups for men and women are forming now.  Go Here to learn more, or email me. I'm so glad you tuned in today. Don't forget to follow this show, and I'll see you next time on Andrew Petty is Dying.   Let's Connect As your personal coach, I can help you win on the battlefield of your mind so you win on the battlefield of Life. 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During a battle, the side with more chances of getting out of it victorious isn't always the best equipped, experienced, or brave; generally, it is the one with the most cohesive team. Our guest, Colonel John Spencer, divides cohesion into two groups, social and task cohesion. In his over 25 years of experience in the military, he learned that leadership is critical to guaranteeing a team's cohesion, success, and survival.Colonel John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, is a veteran, a widely published author, considered one of the leading experts in military operations in cities, a teacher, and a leader with a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University. In his over 25 years in the military, John has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major.As an Army officer, he was deployed twice in Iraq as an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander. Colonel John Spencer is also the Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point.In this episode, we delve into Colonel John's journey in the military and how serving his country and traveling the world changed his perspective on life, purpose, and vision. He describes his realization of how writing can change lives, his passion for studying, researching, and teaching about war and its intimate connection with leadership.We also have a closer look at his family life and the experience of staying home with his children while his wife, whom he met in Iraq, was deployed for combat. Tune in to Episode 338 to discover a world where leadership and survival go hand in hand.Some Questions I Ask: How did you end up in the military? (4:44) If there's a young person that ranges 16 or 17, what advice do you have for them as they consider joining the military? (9:23) If you look back and think about the things that bring you satisfaction, what would those things be? (19:43)In This Episode, You Will Learn: Colonel John's dream job and the opportunities he got thanks to his military career (6:13) Colonel John describes the experience of staying at home with his children while his wife was deployed for combat (11:10) The importance of forming cohesive teams (12:13) The differences between the two forms of cohesion (18:43) Colonel John talks about the search for identity and purpose (22:01) The two ways in which people form strong bonds (27:29)Resources: Colonel John Spencer's website Colonel John Spencer's booksConnect with Colonel John Spencer: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube FacebookBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteEmail: support@becomingyourbest.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Os Estados Unidos são um país que oferece muitas oportunidades para quem deseja trabalhar em diferentes áreas e também empreender, mas o que muita gente não imagina é que a carreira militar e o serviço público federal também oferecem muitas oportunidades para imigrantes. Neste episódio do podcast “ImiGrandes” você vai conhecer a história de Antônio Caiado, imigrante brasileiro que saiu do interior de Goiás e se tornou Sergeant First Class do Exército americano. Antônio conta como conseguiu alcançar um cargo de destaque nas forças armadas, a importância da persistência para a sua carreira, e a sua missão de levar informações para brasileiros que desejam trilhar o mesmo caminho. Acompanhe nas redes: https://idolink.bio/imigrandes Siga nosso convidado: oantoniocaiado Produção: Voz e conteúdo | www.vozeconteudo.com.br - @vozeconteudo

It's ironic that the festival spawned by this podcast is the very thing that caused this podcast to go dark for the past two months, but thank you all very much for staying with us as I got thru the final months of festival planning to pull off a successful year 1 of the Savage Wonder Festival of Veterans in the Arts. That said, I knew we needed to come roaring back with a kick-ass guest. We got one. https://www.phillipkennedyjohnson.com/ (Phillip Kennedy Johnson) is an Eisner-nominated writer and musician living in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region. His comics work has been published by DC, Marvel, BOOM! Studios, Archaia, IDW, Aftershock, and Scout Comics. He is the creator of comic series The Last God from DC Black Label, Last Sons of America, Warlords of Appalachia, Smoketown, and many more. Outside of writing, Johnson has a full-time career as a soldier, trumpet player, composer, arranger, and teacher. As a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army, he regularly tours the continental United States with The U.S. Army Field Band and the Federal Brass of Washington, DC. Prior to joining the Army Field Band, he toured the world with the Glenn Miller Orchestra from 2004-2005, and has performed with the Moscow Ballet, the Dallas Opera, Washington Symphonic Brass, the Lexington Philharmonic, and the Benny Goodman Orchestra. Johnson is a devoted lover of American art forms, especially jazz, comic books, and mixed martial arts. Follow Phillip https://www.instagram.com/phillip_kennedy_johnson/ (here).

Sergeant First Class Andy Anderson & Master Sergeant Matt Collins from the US Army Join us for some discussion on US military training tactics, where we see pitfalls in their current training regimen, how they would suggest military personnel handle their training outside of required PT. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-daily-dose6/support

Building cohesion can be difficult, but it's even more arduous under distressing circumstances like that of urban warfare. Our guest today writes in a forthcoming book about the benefits of primary group cohesion on performance and how it can be applied throughout the non-military world. Col. John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. Spencer has served over 25 years in the Army and has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. He's also the author of the upcoming book Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War. He joinedthe podcast to talk about his book and creating and managing a cohesive team. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group

Preston and Sayre are joined today with John Spencer–one of the world's leading scholars and experts in the field of urban warfare. He has studied, taught, and written about urban warfare for over a decade. John is the creator of The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender and currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum. He recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. This was a great conversation coming from a scholar and warrior with first hand experiences on both fronts as Spencer has one of the most infantry resumes possible. Serving over twenty-five years in the active Army as an infantry soldier, Spencer has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. His assignments as an Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, a Ranger Instructor with the Army's Ranger School, a Joint Chief of Staff and Army Staff intern, fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group, and Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point. We hope you enjoy.

One of only two Americans to win three medals at the Greco-Roman World Championships, Dremiel Byers is considered one of the best Greco-Roman wrestlers in U.S. history. Byers won a gold medal at the 2002 World Championships and is one of just five Americans to win a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling. He added a bronze medal in 2007 and a silver medal in 2009 joining Distinguished Member Matt Ghaffari as the only Americans to medal three times. His 2007 bronze medal helped the United States win its first and only Greco-Roman World team title, by a single point over Russia. Between 1999 and 2011, Byers made eight World Greco-Roman and two Olympic teams, finishing seventh in 2008 and ninth in 2012. He is the winningest wrestler, in any style, in Dave Schultz Memorial International history with six gold medals and 11 total medals. He was named USA Wrestling's Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year in 1999, 2002 and 2009. Byers attended Kings Mountain High School in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, where he was an All-State wrestler and won the North Carolina state high school heavyweight championship in 1993. He attended North Carolina A&T on a football scholarship, but was forced to leave college to take care of family matters. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the Army's World Class Athletes Program in 1996. He retired from the Army as a Sergeant First Class and currently serves as an assistant coach for the WCAP team. Byers was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum's Alan and Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions in 2015. For his record-setting performances during his storied Greco-Roman wrestling career, Dremiel Byers is named as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Bio via the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

One of only two Americans to win three medals at the Greco-Roman World Championships, Dremiel Byers is considered one of the best Greco-Roman wrestlers in U.S. history.Byers won a gold medal at the 2002 World Championships and is one of just five Americans to win a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling. He added a bronze medal in 2007 and a silver medal in 2009 joining Distinguished Member Matt Ghaffari as the only Americans to medal three times. His 2007 bronze medal helped the United States win its first and only Greco-Roman World team title, by a single point over Russia.Between 1999 and 2011, Byers made eight World Greco-Roman and two Olympic teams, finishing seventh in 2008 and ninth in 2012. He is the winningest wrestler, in any style, in Dave Schultz Memorial International history with six gold medals and 11 total medals. He was named USA Wrestling's Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year in 1999, 2002 and 2009.Byers attended Kings Mountain High School in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, where he was an All-State wrestler and won the North Carolina state high school heavyweight championship in 1993. He attended North Carolina A&T on a football scholarship, but was forced to leave college to take care of family matters.He enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the Army's World Class Athletes Program in 1996. He retired from the Army as a Sergeant First Class and currently serves as an assistant coach for the WCAP team.Byers was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum's Alan and Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions in 2015.For his record-setting performances during his storied Greco-Roman wrestling career, Dremiel Byers is named as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Considered the world's leading expert on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and as host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also serves as a Colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the Director of Urban Warfare Training. Serving over twenty-five years in the active Army as an infantry soldier, Spencer has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. His assignments as an Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, a Ranger Instructor with the Army's Ranger School, a Joint Chief of Staff and Army Staff intern, fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group, and Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point.In his new book, Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War (July 1, 2022, Potomac Books), Col. Spencer delivers lessons learned about effective methods for building teams in a way that overcomes the distractions of home and the outside world, without reducing the benefits gained from connections to family. Spencer holds a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, NY Daily News, Wired Magazine, Politico, The Hill, Foreign Policy Magazine, Defense One, Army Magazine, and many other publications. Spencer is also a regular military analyst and commentator for CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and numerous news and media organizations. He currently lives in Colorado Springs, CO, with his wife and three children. He looks forward to connecting via Twitter@SpencerGuard.

The Russian-Ukraine war had raged for over a month now. I asked urban warfare expert, John Spencer, to come on the show to tell us how he would defend a city from a hostile force. If you are not familiar with John, here are some highlights of his bio: -Award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran -Internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics -Considered the world's leading expert on urban warfare -Advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy -Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum -Recently served as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point -Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast -Served over twenty-five years in the active Army as an infantry soldier, Spencer has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major -His assignments as an Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, a Ranger Instructor with the Army's Ranger School, a Joint Chief of Staff and Army Staff intern, fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group, and Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point. -Spencer holds a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University -Spencer is also a regular military analyst and commentator for CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and numerous news and media organizations -Connect via Twitter @SpencerGuard In this episode, he will talk about :  -The power of small groups -Making yourself invisible -Closing the castle gates -Looking down and digging tunnels -How to keep the enemy out -Using surprise to your advantage as the defender -What is more likely to kill you (it's not bombs or bullets) -And much more… Listen to his Urban Warfare Project podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-warfare-project/id1490714950   As you know, we are focused on the topic of Leadership in the Russian-Ukrainian war. I wrote a book focused on Zelenskyy' leadership and you can find it here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Need-Ammunition-Not-Ride-Volodymyr-ebook/dp/B09VVW3NSV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6YHOEVZ983NQ&keywords=i+need+ammunition%2C+not+a+ride&qid=1647625321&s=digital-text&sprefix=%2Cdigital-text%2C4098&sr=1-1 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and tell others who might benefit from this podcast. I would like to hear from you. You can leave a comment below.  I would like to hear if this was useful. Contact me on Twitter or Gettr @daringerdes or leave a video message: https://flipgrid.com/leadersmith  Join our FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and continue the discussion there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnleadership/ or Join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13966891/ WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR? Reach out with a comment or question: https://forms.gle/fJP6ym4LDxJrKX2c8  

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In this episode Michael and I talk about his Race Across America  (RAAM) endeavor. (he is the first above-elbow amputee to complete RAAM )We discuss racial issues in America and overcoming adversity through cooperation and unity with the non-profit he founded Run Bike Swim 4 Equality, where their mission is simple and straight forward: At Swim Bike Run 4 Equality Foundation we strive to increase diversity and inclusion in the sport of triathlon. https://www.swimbikerun4equality.com/Michael ask if you wish to contact or follow him on Social media that you do so through his foundation pages on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/569332837056757Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swimbikerun4equality/Michael "Dreamchaser" Smith's bio:Michael first joined the military in September 1998. While working as a station commander stationed in Nashville, Tennessee, he was involved in a hit and run accident that left me with an above elbow amputation. Facing medical retirement, Michael made the 12 decision to fight for what he knew he wanted, which was to remain on active duty with the United States Army. After a lengthy rehabilitation, Michael fought his way to stay an active duty member despite having lost his arm by completing all physical agility and marksmanship assessments, often outperforming able-bodied soldiers. After a board review, Michael was allowed to remain on active duty, making him the first above-elbow amputee to return to active duty in the United States Army. It was during the process of fighting his way back to active duty that Michael discovered endurance sports. He was an athlete before joining the Army, so he was always very physically fit and competitive. Losing his arm, while difficult to process and maneuver, was not going to be something that would keep Michael from continuing to compete. He began with Spartan obstacle races, then moved into cycling and eventually triathlon. As an Elite Athlete Team Captain For USAT Ambassadorship Program, Michael is training to land a spot on the 2024 Paris Paralympic Team. Understanding that minorities (specifically black Americans) are underrepresented athletes in the sport of triathlon, Michael founded Swim Bike Run 4 Equality to bring more diversity to the sport. Michael is currently retired from the United States Armed Forces. Still, he will continue to pursue his dream of landing a spot on the United States Paralympic Triathlon Team with the assistance of PlayTri DFW and Coach Morgan Hoffman. 

Chief Owens chats with former agent Vincent Vargas. Vincent "Rocco" Vargas is an American entertainer, producer and writer, known for Range 15, Mayans M.C., the MBest11x YouTube channel and the Vinny Roc podcast.  Vincent "Rocco" Vargas enlisted in the United States Army (2003–2015) and went on to serve 3 combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Vargas also served as an infantry Drill Sergeant. He then left active duty and entered the reserves with the rank of Sergeant First Class. After leaving active duty, Vargas worked in special operations as a medic with the Arizona Department of Corrections and then the U.S. Border Patrol but left in 2013 to pursue his career as an entertainer.

In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with John “Nick” Valentine, the CEO and Founder of Operational Phantom Support. He was born at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Chicago, grew up as a Navy Brat. At age 19, John joined the US Army.  John served 20 years in the US Army, making the Rank of Sergeant First Class, E-7. I deployed 6 times served in Bosnia, Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq.  Travis and Nick talk about Phantom Support, an organization started in 2014 to support our Active-Duty Members, Honorable Veterans, First Responders, and their families.     Conversation Highlights:  {01:27}  What is Operation Phantom? {04:59} Stories from the food pantry support {10:52} Stories from the support programs in Ford Hood {12:48} Using your Skill bridge time in a program called Veterans to Employment {21:03} The Texas Workforce Commission's program to help students   {25:23} What are the steps that a non-profit would have to do to become a partner? {38:01} The importance of transparency for non-profits.   Remarkable quotes:  Non-profit is the most satisfying thing I've done in my life, but it's also one of the hardest things. If you want to be in a non-profit and make a load of money, get into the medical world because their CEOs make between 12 and 25 million. If we make our own communities strong, people will want to come to our community and live here because our communities got stronger and healthier.   Resources:  https://www.phantomsupport.org/     Bio:   John “Nick” Valentine is the CEO and Founder of OPS. He was born at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Chicago, grew up as a Navy Brat. At age 19, John joined the US Army.  John served 20 years in the US Army, making the Rank of Sergeant First Class, E-7. I deployed 6 times served in Bosnia, Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq.     He is a huge Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears Fan, and also a huge Iron Man fan. He is a big movie fan great way to spend some time with the family and laugh. ‍ John started OPS because he saw a need while serving to help my fellow soldiers but of course expanded that to Veterans and 1st Responders once he built out OPS to help more in need that has done or are doing so much for our country/community.       Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links   Website: http://nonprofitarchitect.org   Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonprofitArchitect 

The Medal of Honor is the highest distinction conferred by the United States of America, established in 1863 during the American Civil War.  By law, the Medal of Honor can only be awarded to those who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life and limb, above and beyond the call of duty.This is the legacy of Sergeant First Class Jared Monti.

Yaniv Sarig is Co-Founder and CEO of The Mohawk Group. Prior to co-founding Mohawk, Yaniv led the Financial Services Engineering department at Coverity, a leading software startup providing code quality and security solutions for top financial institutions and hedge funds in New York including NYSE, Nasdaq, JPMC and Barclays, from April 2012 to April 2014. Before joining Coverity, Mr. Sarig held lead technical roles at Bloomberg from October 2011 to April 2012 and EPIQ Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: EPIQ), a legal process outsourcing company, from February 2006 to October 2011. Prior to moving to New York City, Mr. Sarig lived in Israel where he held various software engineering roles at startups from various industries including companies involved in digital printing solutions and military navigation systems. Mr. Sarig also served in the IDF Special Forces from November 1995 to November 1998, where he obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class. Mr. Sarig holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Touro College, is fluent in English, French, Hebrew and C++.