Podcasts about Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Send us a textSuper Nash joins us for a heartfelt tribute to the veterans who have given so much for their countries. Through personal stories and poignant reflections, Nash shares his family's rich military heritage, offering listeners a glimpse into the emotional landscape of those who serve. As we navigate topics from coping with trauma to the indelible impact of war on mental health, we honor the resilience and sacrifices of veterans from Vietnam to today's conflicts. This episode promises to deepen your understanding of the bond between whiskey and military life.We venture into the world where bourbon culture and military appreciation meet, discussing everything from live fire training to the creative initiatives within the bourbon industry that support veterans. Hand Barrel's unique bottle dedicated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Stolen Wolf Distillery's Veterans Historical Trades Seminar are just a few of the highlights. Super Nash helps us explore the synergy between traditional distillation methods and the rich history of military service, celebrating the profound connections that bourbon and veterans share.Our episode concludes with a celebration of veteran-owned distilleries, where craftsmanship and dedication shine. We spotlight Larkin, a distillery owned by veterans Greg Keeley and his wife, where innovation takes center stage with offerings like American maple whiskey and high wheat rye whiskey. The tradition of Evan Williams' American Heroes bottle stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who serve. As the holiday season approaches, join us in raising a glass to honor the bravery and contributions of veterans, with exciting events and giveaways at Gervasi Winery and Distillery. Cheers to the heroes among us! ad for Rosewood bourbonSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com

Do you know why a cowboy takes his hat off before dinner? Forrie J. Smith from "Yellowstone" says it's all part of the “cowboy culture.” In this episode of "The Glenn Beck Podcast," Forrie recounts his career — from cowboy to stuntman to beloved actor — and that one time he had to track down “illegals” wreaking havoc on his ranch at the U.S.-Mexico border. He and Glenn discuss the decline in American beef, how social media has created political silos, and the transgender agenda being pushed on America's youth in public schools. “When you start messing with my children ... with my animals, you crossed a line,” Forrie says, which is why he isn't afraid to ask the questions that make most actors' knees buckle. Will the 2024 election be secure? What will be done with all the fentanyl flowing across our open border? Forrie isn't worried about what the rich and powerful think. As he says, they'll come looking for him when disaster strikes because he can “survive with a knife.” With all his success, he's most proud that everywhere he's lived he's been called a “good neighbor,” even by that one neighbor with “different politics,” who wants to relocate the rattlesnakes in the front yard when Forrie would rather just shoot them.  Forrie is an ambassador for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation: https://specialops.org/    Sponsors  Relief Factor  Relief Factor can help you live pain-free! Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF to save on your first order.     Better Spectacles        Go to https://BetterSpectacles.com/BECK and get your Rodenstock biometric intelligence glasses for 61% off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many threads alter history?  In this installment of the podcast, Larry has a chat with retired Green Baret and thriller author Steve Stratton.  Larry begins by mentioning Steve's foundation Special Operations Warrior Foundation supporting families of service members who did not return from the battlefield.  The conversation then turns to the breaking news of … Continue reading Episode 87- How Many threads Alter a Story? – Author Steve Stratton →

Clayton Hutmacher enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1978. Six years later he jumped at the chance to go to Army flight school and pursue a career in special operations. He would later see action in Panama, Desert Storm, and in both Iraq and Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks.In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Maj. Gen. Hutmacher shares his story of service, including what was required to become a special operations aviator and what his service entailed in Operation Just Cause in Panama. Months later, he was in the Saudi Arabian desert as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Hutmacher shares the details of his missions against critical targets in northern Iraq and why the combat was much more intense there than in Panama.He also tells us about his service in Iraq and Afghanistan, how the theaters of operation were very different from one another, and why Iraq provided the most intense combat of his career.Gen. Hutmacher also reveals how he kept in touch with the concerns of enlisted personnel as he rose up the chain of command and the challenges he faced as Director of Operations at U.S. Special Operations Command.Finally, he tells about his work now at the Special Operations Warrior Foundation serving the children of fallen special operators and others.

Jeff and Lason are joined by Mike Sarraille, retired Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, CEO, best selling author and podcast host. A retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer with 20 years of service as a Recon Marine, Scout-Sniper, and U.S. Navy SEAL officer, which included ten combat deployments Mike is a successful entrepreneur, sought-after public speaker, and a well-respected thought leader and subject matter expert on leadership and human performance In 2020, Mike became a best-selling author with the release of The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent. This definitive guide helps business leaders develop world-class talent by tapping into the assessment and selection process used by U.S. Special Operations. As the founder and CEO of Talent War Group, an elite consulting and executive search firm specializing in world-class leadership development and attracting top talent, he leads a team that drives positive change and helps organizations reach their full potential. A firm believer in balance, Mike also founded ATTA, a lifestyle and apparel brand that uses community to help people achieve their individual goals, pursue progress, and focus on physical, mental, and spiritual fitness. In this vein, Mike is an established keynote speaker; he addresses businesses worldwide on leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and more. After retiring, Mike became an ambassador for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. This nonprofit honors our fallen special operations soldiers and Medal of Honor recipients by providing their children with college education. In addition, they offer financial support to severely wounded special operations personnel. Mike continues to contribute to SOWF through Legacy Expeditions, an Adventure Capitalist Firm founded by him and Andy Stumpf, retired Navy SEAL. Legacy Expeditions brings world record setting attempts and expeditions to life, all while upholding the memories and legacies of fallen U.S. and Allied Troops lost during the Global War on Terrorism. Run by retired Tier One Operators and Special Operations Soldiers, Legacy Expeditions plans and coordinates exclusive extreme adventures and expeditions designed to push participants to their mental and physical limits to promote personal growth. Website: https://mikesarraille.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/mjsarraille

Mission Ready Building High-Performing Teams from the Battlefield to the Boardroom By William Branum and Brenda Neckvatal Missionreadyleadership.com ~THE BOOK We will bring you to your next level of business. In today's fast-paced and competitive business environment, merely keeping up is no longer enough. To truly thrive and outpace the competition, elevating your team to its next level of performance is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. With decades of experience in the most demanding environments imaginable, William brings the unparalleled discipline, leadership, and teamwork skills honed during his 26 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL. Brenda, with her expert insight into HR practices, crisis management, and group dynamics, complements this perfectly, translating these high-stakes military strategies into actionable, impactful corporate methodologies. William Branum is a highly decorated Navy SEAL veteran who served in the United States military for 26 years. During his extensive military career, he honed his leadership skills, cultivated a strong mindset, and gained invaluable experience in high-pressure situations as a sniper instructor, leading teams on operations ranging from protecting the interim Iraqi elected officials to direct action missions in Baghdad as well as specialized in undersea operations with missions that were required to be approved by the President of the United States. After retiring from the military, William has made it his mission to share the lessons he learned with others as a speaker, author, and business, and leadership advisor. William's expertise in leadership and mindset has been sought after by organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He draws on his experiences to provide practical advice on how to cultivate a leadership style that inspires and motivates others, and how to develop the resilience needed to succeed in challenging environments. William's commitment to serving others has also led him to support several philanthropic causes, including the Navy SEAL Foundation and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Through his work, Branum continues to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace the qualities that have made him a successful leader: discipline, dedication, and a willingness to push beyond one's limits. Brenda Neckvatal Brenda is an award-winning HR professional, a 2x bestselling author, and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and US News and World Reports. Perseverance, integrity, and relentless optimism are just a few of the ingredients that make up what you experience when meeting and working with Brenda. Not only does she help business leaders solve their most difficult people issues, but she is also a specialist in group dynamics, crisis management, and HR compliance, and a mentor to professionals in HR working as an HR department of one. She started as an HR sprout after a solid fourteen-year career in retail management. She really enjoys helping people solve their unique problems, and human resources offered her the ability to support her co-workers in a greater capacity. Having the benefit of working for a total of six Fortune 500 companies, she converted her experience into advising her audience to use tried and trusted best practices that help small businesses achieve their workforce goals. In her 30-year career in human resources and business, she has consulted to over 600 small businesses and C-suite leaders. She has optimized employee effectiveness and helped mitigate the high costs associated with making hasty employment-related decisions.

This week Steph & Ash talk with Alison Spann with the Spookstock Foundation. Alison has an inspiring story of how she got involved with this amazing organization that supports the children of fallen shadow warriors. Spookstock is an invite-only concert that supports three scholarship foundations (CIA Officers Memorial Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and Defense […] The post Inside the Secretive Concerts of Spookstock – With Alison Spann appeared first on Radio Influence.

This week Steph & Ash talk with Alison Spann with the Spookstock Foundation. Alison has an inspiring story of how she got involved with this amazing organization that supports the children of fallen shadow warriors. Spookstock is an invite-only concert that supports three scholarship foundations (CIA Officers Memorial Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and Defense […] The post Inside the Secretive Concerts of Spookstock – With Alison Spann appeared first on Radio Influence.

Air Force Pararescuemen, also known as PJ's, are the only elite combat force in the Department of Defense that are trained and equipped to perform personnel recovery. PJs are highly trained special operators who rescue, recover, and return American or allied forces in times of danger or extreme duress. It's a dangerous position from any angle - air, land, or sea, PJ's are there when others are not. Just take it from Brandon Daugherty.  With seven back-to-back deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and a few classified missions in parts unknown, Brandon knows a thing or two about flying into the dark. And after 10 years in Pararescue, he's since pivoted to rescuing astronauts with his company at Operator Solutions that we covered in his previous episode. But what makes PJ's so special? Where's Brandon seen the most action? And most importantly - what kind of situations has he seen that the rest of us never even heard about?  ---------- Support Brandon Daugherty and Operator Solutions -  https://os-rescue.com/ Support Project Alpha 5 and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation -  https://specialops.org/alpha5 ---------- Sponsors:  Beam Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout! ---------- BUBS Naturals  The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB' Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.  BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life. Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.  Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order.  ---------- Black Buffalo Go to blackbuffalo.com/discount/MIKEDROP for 20% off your first order! Black Buffalo products are intended for adults aged 21 and older who are consumers of nicotine or tobacco. ---------- Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND: SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the Mike Drop Patreon Page to see Ad-Free Episodes Early + Bonus Content at https://www.patreon.com/mikedrop Brandon Daugherty rescues Astronauts. It's a complicated notion for a such a simple statement - where do Astronauts need to be rescued from, exactly? How many Astronauts are you rescuing in a given month, or even a year? And how does a guy like Brandon go from diving out of helicopters to snatching cosmic explorers right out of the ocean? Turns out, it all starts in the Air Force with a decade of Pararescue, along with seven back-to-back deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa to boot. Nowadays, Brandon's own Operator Solutions is doing incredible work alongside the likes of NASA and SpaceX, as well as his philanthropic work over at the Alpha 5 Project for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, but you don't get to save spacemen without doing a little homework first. So how do you rescue an Astronaut, anyway? Brandon's got the answers.  ---------- Support Brandon Daugherty and Operator Solutions -  https://os-rescue.com/ Support Project Alpha 5 and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation -  https://specialops.org/alpha5 ---------- Sponsors:  Beam Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout! ---------- Ned Visit https://www.helloned.com/mikedrop to get 15% off your first order using promo code MIKEDROP. That's https://www.helloned.com/mikedrop with promo code MIKEDROP for 15% off!  ---------- Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND: SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barbara Secor is an advocate, a mental health professional, and a leader in the military non-profit sector. With more than 15 years' experience in human services, she is known for her compassionate work ethic, leadership skills, and creative thinking. Currently, Barbara serves as the Director of Programs within the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, where she leads her team in providing advocacy and educational support for the families of fallen special operators and Congressional Medal of Honor recipients as well as immediate financial support to wounded, ill, and injured special operators. In this position, she is responsible for ensuring that the enduring promise made to these families is kept through utilizing their cradle-to-career approach in supporting the children of these families. Before joining the mission within the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Barbara spent 10 years working as a licensed mental health counselor in a variety of settings including, non-profit, military, and for-profit settings. Barbara holds a MS in Psychology, Clinical Counseling from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and is currently pursuing her PhD in Developmental Psychology at Liberty University. She is deeply connected with the military community through her professional experience and her personal experience as a military spouse. She is a proud mother of three children, ages 16, 11, and 6 years. They are avid outdoor enthusiasts, including camping, kayaking, and hiking. Find out more at https://gratitudeinitiative.org/

This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Evan is joined by Major General (Retired) Clay Hutmatcher. During his 40 year military service Clay commanded at every level of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, served as the Deputy Commanding General of the Army Special Operations Command in Fort Bragg, and was Director of Operations for the U.S. Special Operations Command in Florida. Since he retired in 2018, Clay has served as CEO and President of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support for the education of children of fallen special operations soldiers. Find out more on Clay and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in the links below!   Special Operations Warrior Foundation Website - https://specialops.org Instagram - @sofwarriorfnd

Executive Vice President of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Col. Sean Corrigan (Ret.), stops by for insight into the threat posed by Iran and info on SOWF's work. NewsNation National Security Contributor Lt. Gen. Richard Newton breaks down the issues with the Osprey aircraft following the death of eight U.S. servicemembers.

President & CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Gen. Clay Hutmacher (Ret.), describes how SOWF ensures complete post-secondary educational support and additional educational opportunities “cradle to career” for eligible surviving children of fallen Special Operations Personnel and children of all Medal of Honor Recipients; and provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations Personnel — today and in the future.

Eric Bishop is an American author whose debut novel “The Body Man” was released in 2021 to rave reviews. His current book “Ransomed Daughter” is available now on kindle, paperback and hardcover. We discuss the new book, becoming a writer, artificial intelligence, concerts, social issues and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Rock Music, Touring & Lifestyle 0:04:00 - Different Opinions, Cancelling & Inspiration 0:10:10 - Political Hypocrisy 0:18:19 - Hometown of Seattle & Homelessness 0:19:40 - Growing Up in the 80s & More Rock Talk 0:28:00 - Sports Fan 0:35:30 - Talent, Money & Struggles 0:39:00 - Artificial Intelligence & Deep Fakes 0:42:25 - End of the World & Rising Costs 0:49:30 - New Book "Ransomed Daughter" 0:53:30 - Jack Carr & Movie/TV Adaptation 1:00:00 - Becoming a Full Time Writer  & Growth 1:09:15 - Traditional Vs. Self Publishing & Marketing 1:18:25 - Special Operations Warrior Foundation 1:22:03 - Outro Eric Bishop website:https://www.ericpbishop.com/Special Operation Warrior Foundation:https://specialops.org/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

NewsRadio WFLA White House Correspondent Jon Decker recaps the deal made to avert the government shutdown and reports on the future of Kevin McCarthy's speakership. 'Pat & Aaron Show' Co-Host Aaron Jacobson recaps the Bucs win over the Saints and previews the Rays Wild Card series against the Texas Rangers. Alpha 5 Project Team Lead Brandon Daugherty discusses his team's record-setting skydive benefitting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Former Director of Operations in the U.S. Special Operations Command and president/CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Gen. Clay Hutmacher (Ret.), joins the show to discuss his experience on 9/11 and how it changed the usage of special operators in the U.S. military.

This is the story about an Air Force veteran author.  The name of his most recent book (to be released on Veterans Day), The Penguin that Wanted to be a SEAL.  The book was written and illustrated with children in mind but is really for the whole military family.  Follow along as Trevor share's the Penguin's thought-provoking, life-changing journey.  Profits from the sale of the book will benefit both the The Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Navy SEAL Foundation.       The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.       

The story about an Air Force veteran author.  The name of his most recent book (to be released on Veterans Day), is The Penguin that Wanted to be a SEAL.  The book was written and illustrated with children in mind but is really for the whole military family.  Follow along as Trevor shares the Penguin's thought-provoking, life-changing journey.  Profits from the sale of the book will benefit both the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Navy SEAL Foundation.  

The story about an Air Force veteran author.  The name of his most recent book (to be released on Veterans Day), is The Penguin that Wanted to be a SEAL.  The book was written and illustrated with children in mind but is really for the whole military family.  Follow along as Trevor shares the Penguin's thought-provoking, life-changing journey.  Profits from the sale of the book will benefit both the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Navy SEAL Foundation.  

President & CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Gen. Clay Hutmacher (Ret.), stops by to discuss the work his organization does and to discuss the Alpha 5 Project's upcoming world-record skydive. Washington Correspondent for NewsNation Evan Lambert discusses the rise of unruly plane passengers and what's being done to disincentivize bad behavior. NewsRadio WFLA White House Correspondent Jon Decker explains why the judge in Trump's classified documents case questioned the special counsel's use of an out-of-district grand jury.

Written by my friend and former guest on the show, Mike Sarraille, The Everyday Warrior is "A No-Hack, Practical Approach to Life." It aligns very well with my philosophy of "A Fighter's Mindset" and contains both mental and physical applications for life. This is an enjoyable, easy read that is also donating 25% of its first year's profit to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Support a great cause and enhance your life! ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure Get this book here: The Everyday Warrior To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Twitter: @charliespaniard

Major General Hutmacher became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years in uniform. As an Army Special Operations Aviator, he commanded at every level during his three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, where he served as the MH-60 Direct Action Penetrator platoon leader, company operations officer, executive officer and commander of 1st Battalion, Regimental Commander, and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. Major General Hutmacher's last active duty assignment was the Director of Operations in the U.S. Special Operation Command, Tampa, FL. His previous assignment was as the deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC. Find out more about the Special Operations Warrior Foundation at https://specialops.org/. Find out more about Clay Hutmacher at https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-hutmacher-3a7343/.

In the 9a hour, NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkmann runs through today's top stories, including a hint Gov. DeSantis made in a recent interview at a possible presidential run. A legislative proposal would create a pilot program for students to attend school year-round. Sarasota Police are searching for a suspect who hit an officer with a car. Major General (Ret) Clay Hutmacher, President & CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, joins us live in the studio with info on the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Medal of Honor Day.

Major General (Ret) Clay Hutmacher, President & CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, joins us live in the studio with info on the work done by the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Medal of Honor Day.

Pike Logan is the main character in a series of sixteen bestselling thrillers by Army Veteran Brad Taylor. The 17th novel in the series, “The Devil's Ransom” was just released. The series features asymmetric warfare missions practiced by Pike Logan and the extra-legal “Task Force”. Brad served 21 years in the US Army, 8 years as a member of Delta Force. He serves as a security consultant on asymmetric threats for various agencies when he is not writing. He never had an interest in the military but when his father warned him he would have to join the military if he flunked out of school, Brad began exploring the Army and liked what he saw. When Brad was courting his future wife he told her he was going to become a Special Forces operator and write a book. His last posting was as an instructor at The Citadel, which gave him time to pursue the second goal. He shares some of the challenges he experienced trying to get published and advice for other aspiring authors. The Pike Logan series is extremely well researched. Brad and his wife travel to the locations that will be the settings for his novels.  Brad says that “being on the ground” often inspires him to add elements to the story that he originally hadn't considered. “I can't describe the culture if I don't immerse myself in it.” In one case, a hotel charged him $75 for a hamburger and a coke. THAT hotel got blown up in Brad's next book. Despite serving at the tip of the spear for so many years, Taylor emphasizes that we must not overlook the contributions of the “average grunt'. Brad and his wife are ambassadors for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. TAKEAWAY: Brad says one of the greatest challenges in writing a series is character progression. “The human condition is always evolving, my characters must do the same.”

https://specialops.org/ The Special Operations Warrior Foundation's enduring promise to America's Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps Special Operations Personnel is to honor the fallen, and all Medal of Honor Recipients, by providing full educations and additional opportunities, “cradle to career” (preschool – college), to their children, ensuring: (1) Comprehensive educational support including, but not limited to, academic advocacy, preschool and private school grants, tutoring, support for students with disabilities, college readiness programs, full financial assistance for up to a four-year post-secondary degree, access to our college to career transitions program, a commitment to cover educational costs for the surviving children of Special Operations Personnel whose spouses perish while the Special Operator is actively serving, while providing a variety of other practical programs and services. (2) Provide immediate financial grants to severely combat-wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations Personnel who require hospitalization. Sean Corrigan is a former Army Ranger, and Green Beret who is now dedicated to serving the families of the fallen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/support

NTD Evening News—08/22/2022 1. Trump Sues to Block DOJ Review of Seized Docs 2. Judge: Gov't Hasn't Proven - Affidavit Should Remain Sealed 3. Fauci to Step Down, Face Probe by Republicans 4. Sen. Graham's Grand Jury Testimony on Hold 5. Oil Lease Ruling Expected to Bring Down Cost 6. Kiely Rodni's Car Found in Lake, Body Inside 7. Wisconsin School Board Bans Political Flags 8. Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts 9. 3 Ar Cops Suspended After Video Shows Beating 10. Nearly 5m Illegal Immigrants in 18 Months 11. Mothers of Fentanyl Overdose Victims Rally 12. Special Operations Warrior Foundation's Story 13. Law Enforcement Disperse Street Takeovers 14. Parade Celebrates 400 Million Quitting CCP 15. Injured Little Leaguer Might Fully Recover 16. Russia Blames Ukraine for Fatal Car Bomb 17. Russian Missiles Rain Down on Ukraine 18. Sunak and Truss: Uk-china Policies 19. Former Pakistan PM Facing Terrorism Charges 20. Drought-hit Dam Reveals 'Spanish Stonehenge'

This week, Mike's guest is General Clay Hutmacher. Clay spent 41 years in the United States military, commanding the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, one of the most lethal projections of combat power the world has ever seen, and in September 2018, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Mike Sarraille is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and a former enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper. A graduate of the University of Texas McCombs MBA Program, he is the founder and CEO of Talent War Group, a leading management consulting and executive search firm, which specializes in creating sustainable world-class leadership development programs within companies and sourcing executive talent to drive organizations to the next level. He is also the Founder and CEO of ATTA, a mindset apparel company, whose motto is ‘One Step ATTA Time,' advocating physical, mental, and spiritual fitness in order to sustain optimal performance. He is co-author of the bestselling business book, ‘The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent,' and a columnist for Men's Journal under ‘The Everyday Warrior'series, a no-hack, practical approach to living a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life. Mike is also the host of the Truth + Tribe Podcast, an expert-led, leadership-guided journey, highlighting military life and Mike's 20-year career as a US Navy SEAL and member of the U.S. Marine Corps, and a successful entrepreneur and CEO. Mike enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school. He became a Recon Marine and also served as a scout sniper. He was selected for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) to become a Marine Officer. After finishing his bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Texas A&M University, he conducted an inter-service transfer to seek a commission in the Navy and try out for the SEAL Teams. After completing the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training, Mike served in SEAL Team THREE, where he led major combat operations during the Battle of Ramadi in 2006 and the Battle of Sadr City in 2008. In 2008-2009, Mike served as the SEAL Junior Officer Training Course (JOTC) Director at BUD/s, the head of leadership development for new SEAL officers where he coached, mentored, and prepared those officers to lead combat operations during the Global War on Terrorism. Mike was then assessed and selected for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), part of the elite Joint Special Operations Command, in support of global counter-terrorism operations. Mike completed a total of ten (10) combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Mike is an Ambassador for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides fully-funded college education and additional educational opportunities, “Cradle to Career” (Preschool to College), to surviving children of special operations forces lost in the line of duty as well as children of all medal of honor recipients. SOWF also provides financial support to severely wounded, ill, and injured special operations personnel. Recently, Mike launched a new company, ATTA – an approach to living that inspires greatness, promotes balance, and encourages us to choose progress over perfection. You can learn more about ATTA at liveatta.com and the blog by Mike: The Community of ATTA.

Scott MacGregor is the founder & CEO of SomethingNew LLC, one of the fastest-growing talent strategy companies in the country. SomethingNew is a record seven-time recipient of the American Business Award for Innovation and winner of Best of Staffing. Growing up, he had dreams of becoming a professional athlete, but a career-ending injury in college forced him to pivot and refocus his energy into business. He was the youngest National Account Manager in the history of Pitney Bowes, a Fortune 500 Company, and at the age of 29, he took a bold leap into the startup world. After 10 years of putting the plan together for SomethingNew, Scott launched the company that redefines talent acquisition and recruiting.  In 2020, he asked himself, “How can I give back more? How can I help more people?” The answer to that came in the form of a private membership community called Talent Champions Council. The idea behind the community was to teach leadership principles, spread his ‘People Over Everything' mantra, and help industry leaders uplevel their businesses. In just two short years, the platform has amounted to over 500 members in 29 countries, and hosted 140 live,  interactive events.  When Scott came up with the idea for SomethingNew, he was dedicated to building a company that gave back. He was able to combine his passion for learning about people's unique stories and philanthropy by publishing the Standing O! books. Each book features prominent CEOs, professional athletes, bestselling authors, Olympians, military leaders, and more who share chapters of gratitude for life lessons learned, and 100% of the proceeds go to charity. The books have supported amazing organizations such as, Elevate New York, Look for the Good Project, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Blankets of Hope, and Warrior Rising. Listen to today's episode to learn more about Scott's entrepreneurial journey, the charities that he's passionate about, and his interpretation of what it means to be bigger than yourself.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Simplecast, or on your favorite podcast platform.  Topics Covered:Why philanthropy is the cornerstone of all his business venturesScott's passion for bringing together international leaders to share their knowledge and skills around building talentThe work ethic, discipline, and resiliency required to succeed in both athletics and business Epic Standing O! stories, from Olympians, CEOs, Navy Seals, and professional athletesHow Scott evaluates communication skills, empathy, and resourcefulness during the hiring processTransformative conversations that have taken place at Talent Champions Council events How Scott grows by constantly staying curious and building genuine relationships  About our guest: SomethingNew WebsiteTalent Champions Council WebsiteStanding O! BooksScott MacGregor's LinkedInScott MacGregor's Instagram Special Offers: If there's a topic or charity you want me to highlight on the podcast, DM it to me on Instagram @getbusylivin_pod Follow Us:Get Busy Livin' Podcast WebsiteGet Busy Livin' Podcast Instagram Get Busy Livin' Podcast TwitterAnne's Website Anne's LinkedInAnne's InstagramAnne's Twitter

Retired U.S. Army Major General Clay Hutmacher joins the show to discuss his work as CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and its support for the children of fallen members of our special forces.

Rich Valdes is filling in for Jim. He talks with Kellyanne Conway about her new book, "Here's The Deal." Then Retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer Mike Sarraille, an ambassador of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, discusses veterans' issues and Memorial Day. Also, reaction to the latest press conference regarding the Uvalde, Texas massacre from Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired U.S. Army Major General Clay Hutmacher, Former Director of Operations in the U.S. Special Operations Command & CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, stops by the studio to discuss the tremendous work being done by the Special Operations Warrior Foundation for the children of those who served and sacrificed their lives for our country.

Sean Corrigan with the Special Operations Warrior Foundation discusses the work his organization does to take care of the children of fallen Special Operators and Medal of Honor recipients. Plus, it turns out that the Texas school shooter WAS known to police.   Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thom Tran enlisted in the Army after graduating high school and spent 6 years as a Communications Sergeant as well as a Civil Affairs Sergeant within the Special Operations Community. In 2003, Thom was wounded during a firefight when a sniper's bullet found its way to the back of his skull. He bandaged himself up and finished his 12-month tour in Iraq. His wounds eventually brought an end to his military career; he was medically retired in 2005. After leaving the military and returning to his hometown of Buffalo, NY comedy saved his life. Thom moved to Los Angeles and in 2010 created The GIs of Comedy, a comedic troupe of veterans and active military that has toured all over the United States and to nearly two dozen different countries, performing to audiences both military and civilian, bringing the healing power of laughter to those who need it the most. The group has raised over $30,000 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a charity that raises college scholarship funds for the children of fallen US Special Operations personnel. Thom, when he's not on the road, also works as the mid-day traffic anchor for a Southern California news radio station and occasionally does some acting, having co-starred on Black-ish on ABC and SEAL Team & NCIS: Los Angeles on CBS. Thom also has a life-long love of rock music and performs as the lead guitarist of The Thom Tran Band, a heavy metal and cover band. PODCAST - LISTEN, WATCH, AND SUBSCRIBE https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast CONNECT WITH THOM https://thomtran.com/ https://www.gisofcomedy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomtran/

Steph & Ash sit down with Clay Hutmacher, retired Major General and President & CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Clay became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years […] The post Live Bold & Boss Up: Leadership & Legacy Of American's Finest With Major General Clay Hutmacher appeared first on Radio Influence.

Steph & Ash sit down with Clay Hutmacher, retired Major General and President & CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Clay became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years […] The post Live Bold & Boss Up: Leadership & Legacy Of American's Finest With Major General Clay Hutmacher appeared first on Radio Influence.

Guests: Brandon Weichert, Geopolitical Analyst, On to discuss Ukraine/Russia and US national security. Clay Hutmacher, President & CEO of Special Operations Warrior Foundation, On to discuss Medal of Honor Day. And ... Your thoughts on the latest in the news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General Clay Hutmacher was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years in uniform. As an Army Special Operations Aviator, he commanded at every level during his three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, where he served as the MH-60 Direct Action Penetrator platoon leader, company operations officer, executive officer, and commander of 1st Battalion, Regimental Commander, and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. MG Hutmacher's last active duty assignment was the Director of Operations in the U.S. Special Operation Command, Tampa, FL. His previous assignment was as the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC. MG Hutmacher became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018.

Olga and Mo are joined by H.K. Roy, who was a staff CIA Operations Officer (aka Case Officer) for thirteen years, serving in Latin America and in all regions of the former Yugoslavia. Roy discusses his book, AMERICAN SPY: WRY REFLECTIONS ON MY LIFE IN THE CIA - a candid and darkly witty memoir recounts an exhilarating life and a few close brushes with death - and his work of fiction, KGB FILE ON AGENT ORANGE. Since resigning from CIA, H.K. Roy has continued to support the global national security mission in Iraq, the Balkans, the former Soviet Union, and elsewhere. He has published articles on intelligence operations in World & I Magazine, the Foreign Service Journal, and CIA's Studies in Intelligence. Roy holds a JD degree from George Washington University and is fluent in multiple languages. He is an active supporter of Spookstock, an annual battle of the bands fundraiser for the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Spookstock is a private, invitation-only, and senior executive-only event, with no press or PR. Beneficiaries of Spookstock are the children of fallen warriors. https://twitter.com/HKRoySpyWriter  https://hkroy.com/ 

The Gray Beards have an awesome conversation with Dan Schilling! About Dan... Dan spent more than 30 years in the military, primarily as a Combat Controller and Special Tactics Officer, though he proudly started his career as an infantry grunt. His numerous combat and clandestine deployments have taken him around the world and include Operation Gothic Serpent, popularly known as Black Hawk Down from the movie and book bearing the same name, where he is credited with saving the lives of a Ranger and SEAL Team Six SEAL while under fire. He later founded and then served as the first commander of two special operations squadrons, one of which's name and purpose remains classified. His final military assignment was the Joint Special Operations Command weapons of mass destruction U.S. interagency and intelligence community director. His military certifications include HALO and staticline master parachutist, Special Forces combat diver, and demolitions instructor. A purveyor of adrenaline-fueled endeavors, he holds the Guinness World Record for most BASE jumps in 24 hours (201), a feat he conducted to benefit children who've lost a parent in special operations through the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. He is also a professional-rated demonstration skydiver, speedwing pilot and volunteer ski instructor with Wasatch Adaptive Sports, helping those with disabilities to experience the thrill of downhill skiing. Dan is now a full-time writer of both fiction and nonfiction. In addition to books, his writing has appeared in The Air Commando Journal, Cigar Aficionado and Parachutist magazines. He and his wife Julie, a former NSA cyber warfare operative, live in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. He can usually be found skiing or flying his speedwing near Alta ski resort.  For more about Dan visit https://www.danschillingbooks.com/  

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   The inside story of Black Hawk Down from Army Ranger Keni Thomas who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu when two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down.  As a member of Bravo company of the 3rd Ranger Battalion, Sgt. Keni Thomas was deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia as part of a special operations package called Task Force Ranger. Their mission was to find and capture a criminal warlord named Mohammad Farrah Aideed. Outnumbered 10 to 1, the men of TFR distinguished themselves in an 18-hour firefight that would later be recounted in the highly successful book and movie, Black Hawk Down. 19 Americans died and 78 were wounded.  Kenny got out of the army to pursue his music career and now works full-time as an award-winning Nashville recording artist.  His band, Cornbread, was featured in the movie Sweet Home, Alabama and regularly tours with the USO to perform for our military personnel serving in the Middle East. As an entertainer, Kenny has been recognized by Congress, the White House, and was recently inducted into the VFW Hall of Fame for his dedicated work on behalf of our veterans and military families.  Keni is also very proud to be a national spokesperson for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college education to the children of our special operations personnel killed in combat or training.  Keni Thomas is a graduate of the University of Florida, a recipient of the American Patriot Award and the Bronze Star for Valor.   If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  

“Leadership and selfless service in my opinion is a journey and not a destination.” - Clay Hutmacher 6ers, this episode is all about leadership, service, and humility – especially as you transition out of the military and take on new roles. Tony Nash is joined by Clay Hutmacher, a retired Army Major General and president and CEO of Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a non-profit that provides fully funded education to the children of fallen Special Operations personnel and Medal of Honor recipients. You are going to learn why leadership is a journey and not a destination and how you can be of service to others even after leaving the military. Leadership is a continuous learning process, rife with failures along the way. You will find out how a retired two-star general had to accept the fact that he would have to start as a novice again and learn from others after over 40 years of military service. In the end, this episode will make you want to do more for yourself, your family, and others. ----- 00:40 – Introduction 01:25 – Clay dropped out of high school, joined a foster home, and enlisted in the Marine Corps at 17 – which began his over four-decade career in the military. 01:37 – On how he became the CEO of SOWF after retirement 03:08 – One thing from the military that he continues to implement: recommitting himself to his mission every day. These include his family, himself, his physical health “I think renewing that commitment everyday has served me and my family well.” 03:50– He reads a lot of leadership books to educate himself. But he learned most from serving with very talented leaders like General Stan McChrystal, Admiral Bill Craven, and General Tony Thomas: “Each one of them showed me what right looked like in a different way.” 04:45 – “To really be successful as a leader I needed to take care of myself and my family.” 05:29 – His wife is his ego control officer at home. Citing her, Clay says: “Everybody at work tells you how great you are, it's my job to keep it real.” 06:21 – As he embarked on a new leadership journey outside the military, Clay says he is a novice: "I didn't understand a lot of those things, it's expanded my horizons and made me better overall by getting humbled in a new era after having retired as a two-star general.” 07:41 - On failure: “It happens daily. You're gonna fail all the time… Humbling but beneficial as well.” He says it is easy to say to be selfless but it is really hard to do it. 08:19 – “I think the old adage adversity builds character certainly is true.” 09:26 – He talks about the mission of SOWF. He says while veterans and active duty signed up for the military and its consequences, their children and spouses do not. Getting to help them is a blessing, he says. As of late, SOWF is helping 821 children – with the youngest as young as a few months old and the oldest group is college seniors. 11:51 – He clarifies that while SOWF is providing college scholarship, they are more intent on helping for the long-term: “Cradle to career approach,” where they help as early as preschool, they provide tutoring, they fund college education no matter what school the kids would like to go to, they teach time management, they shoulder study abroad programs and internships. 15:36 – In 2020, they have 41 children who graduated high school, with 38 going straight to college, two entering the military, and one who took a year off. Their college graduation rate is also at 93%. In both instances, the rates are well above the national average. 16:26 – He says he has no single big mistake that has led to success. But his series of failures have served him well in becoming a more proficient, compassionate, and humble leader. 17:03 – “I failed multiple times but I tried to be honest with myself on my failure and learn from that failure and get just incrementally better and that continues today.” 18:18 – How is he better than yesterday? Because he continues to be of service to...

“Leadership and selfless service in my opinion is a journey and not a destination.” - Clay Hutmacher 6ers, this episode is all about leadership, service, and humility – especially as you transition out of the military and take on new roles. Tony Nash is joined by Clay Hutmacher, a retired Army Major General and president and CEO of Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a non-profit that provides fully funded education to the children of fallen Special Operations personnel and Medal of Honor recipients. You are going to learn why leadership is a journey and not a destination and how you can be of service to others even after leaving the military. Leadership is a continuous learning process, rife with failures along the way. You will find out how a retired two-star general had to accept the fact that he would have to start as a novice again and learn from others after over 40 years of military service. In the end, this episode will make you want to do more for yourself, your family, and others. ----- 00:40 – Introduction 01:25 – Clay dropped out of high school, joined a foster home, and enlisted in the Marine Corps at 17 – which began his over four-decade career in the military. 01:37 – On how he became the CEO of SOWF after retirement 03:08 – One thing from the military that he continues to implement: recommitting himself to his mission every day. These include his family, himself, his physical health “I think renewing that commitment everyday has served me and my family well.” 03:50– He reads a lot of leadership books to educate himself. But he learned most from serving with very talented leaders like General Stan McChrystal, Admiral Bill Craven, and General Tony Thomas: “Each one of them showed me what right looked like in a different way.” 04:45 – “To really be successful as a leader I needed to take care of myself and my family.” 05:29 – His wife is his ego control officer at home. Citing her, Clay says: “Everybody at work tells you how great you are, it's my job to keep it real.” 06:21 – As he embarked on a new leadership journey outside the military, Clay says he is a novice: "I didn't understand a lot of those things, it's expanded my horizons and made me better overall by getting humbled in a new era after having retired as a two-star general.” 07:41 - On failure: “It happens daily. You're gonna fail all the time… Humbling but beneficial as well.” He says it is easy to say to be selfless but it is really hard to do it. 08:19 – “I think the old adage adversity builds character certainly is true.” 09:26 – He talks about the mission of SOWF. He says while veterans and active duty signed up for the military and its consequences, their children and spouses do not. Getting to help them is a blessing, he says. As of late, SOWF is helping 821 children – with the youngest as young as a few months old and the oldest group is college seniors. 11:51 – He clarifies that while SOWF is providing college scholarship, they are more intent on helping for the long-term: “Cradle to career approach,” where they help as early as preschool, they provide tutoring, they fund college education no matter what school the kids would like to go to, they teach time management, they shoulder study abroad programs and internships. 15:36 – In 2020, they have 41 children who graduated high school, with 38 going straight to college, two entering the military, and one who took a year off. Their college graduation rate is also at 93%. In both instances, the rates are well above the national average. 16:26 – He says he has no single big mistake that has led to success. But his series of failures have served him well in becoming a more proficient, compassionate, and humble leader. 17:03 – “I failed multiple times but I tried to be honest with myself on my failure and learn from that failure and get just incrementally better and that continues today.” 18:18 – How is he better than yesterday? Because he continues to be of service to...

Command Chief Master Sergeant William Markham had a 30 year career in the Air Force starting in 1986. During that time he directed several airstrikes and in 2001, he was the first Airman in Afghanistan as a Combat Controller attached to "Triple Nickel" which he later received a silver star for actions of gallantry. After his retirement, Markham continued to serve his community first with the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and then later co-founded Project OVAT (One Vet @ a Time) that consists of a nationwide network of representatives that help Veterans with anything their needs. https://projectovat.org 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)

Evan Hafer welcomes Retired Major General Clay Hutmacher to Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. Clay is the President and CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation providing financial assistance to severely injured service members and provide education to families of fallen Special Operations personnel.

In this very special edition of the Iron Butterfly podcast, we sat down with three incredible individuals whose stories are shaped by the loss of their parents in their service to the United States. We spoke with Marie Mickley, an adventure-loving, adrenaline-junkie turned law student at the University of Wisconsin, Jacob Centeno, a professional storyteller, with the title of founder and CEO of Poor Bear Stories, a video production company in Orlando, FL, and Alison Spann, another professional storyteller based on the Mississippi Gulf Coast where she is a news anchor.In this episode, we speak with beneficiaries of the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation, non-profit organizations that support the families of fallen CIA officers and special operations forces who are killed in action. Marie, Jacob, and Alison all share their stories of bravery, sacrifice, and growth, alongside what the U.S. Intelligence Community means to them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are leaders born or made? Major General Clay Hutmacher believes that leadership is a learned skill. He spent 41 years in the United States military and commanded the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment; one of the most lethal projections of combat power the world has ever seen. Precision execution is required every second of every day to assume - and succeed - at the extreme level of risk at which this unit operates. Major General Hutmacher is now the President and CEO of The Special Operations Warrior Foundation where he has dedicated his post-military career to providing education to the children of our fallen Special Operations warriors and Medal of Honor recipients. MG Hutmacher joins host Fran Racioppi, and special guest host TWG Founder and Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille, to discuss raising the standards of leadership, the importance of organizations creating expertise across functional, technical and strategic thought domains, realistic training, and the balance between mission and people when the mission calls for relentless dedication.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights: -How a motto like “Night Stalkers Don't Quit” unifies an organization around a common purpose and mission.-Standards are required in any organization, but it is the adherence to the standards that separates the elite from everyone else. -Lessons on managing elite performers who have a very high operational tempo, a no fail mission and the effects of prolonged operation. -MG Hutmacher shows us how leaders evaluate risk, and how longevity and experience of an organization's personnel will allow a leader to assume more risk in their operations. -Special Operations Warrior Foundation empowers the families and children of our fallen and severely wounded Special Operators and Medal of Honor recipients. Learn how you can support their mission at specialops.org.-MG Hutmacher provides an invaluable history lesson of combat aviation in special operations throughout the world including Somalia, South America, and The Middle East. Quotes:-”You lead by example in your personal and professional life”-” I learned a lot through that process, about change, being an agent of change. Land mines that are out there that you need to be careful of. But taking the long view on change.”-”I have learned more hearing things that I wanted to hear the least.” -”That policing and enforcing of standards isn't just me at the top, it's all throughout the depth and breadth of your organization.”-”At one level it is understandable they are doing this based on fatigue, but it is unacceptable, regardless. “-”I believe leadership is a learned skill. I don't buy into the natural leadership thing. And I still learn.”-I didn't shy away from making hard decisions and holding people accountable, but I was also very cognizant of the perspective of a young soldier.”-”There is an argument to be made that when you come into an organization your most productive time is that first three to six months.”-“If we put you in, you can bank on it, we will come get you. I don't care what it takes.”MG Hutmacher's Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Pray everyday-Workout Everyday-Spend time with family everyday

Major General (Ret) Clayton Hutmacher started his military career as a 17 year old Private in the United States Marine Corps and retired as Director of Operations at U.S. Special Operations Command. He now runs Special Operations Warrior Foundation as President/CEO. SOWF provides educational benefits and community support for children whose parents were killed while serving in the Special Forces, as well as children of Medal of Honor recipients. Hear his inspiring story and learn more about how you can support the SOWF mission. 

It was truly an honor to have, Clayton M. Hutmacher, Major General, USA (Ret.) President & CEO Special Operations Warrior Foundation, on todays podcast.  Please consider donating to help families of the fallen.   SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION Empowering the Families of Fallen and Wounded Special Operations Forces since 1980 Mission  Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) supports America’s Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine  Corps Special Operations personnel through two programs: (1) Ensuring full financial assistance for  postsecondary education from an accredited two or four-year college, university, technical or trade  school, as well as educational counseling, preschool grants, and tutoring to the surviving children of  Special Operations personnel who lose their lives in the line-of-duty and, (2) Providing immediate financial  grants to severely combat-wounded and hospitalized Special Operations personnel and their families. History   Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) was founded in 1980 after the daring attempt to rescue  53 American hostages in Iran, which ended in the tragic loss of eight servicemen who left behind  17 children. A battlefield promise to take care of those 17 children has become the noble mission of  the Special Operations Warrior Foundation to educate and empower over 1,300 children. Future Vision Entering our 40th year of service in 2020, Special Operations Warrior Foundation has launched the  Enduring Promise campaign. Donors, partners, and communities will unite to ensure the future success of  surviving children and families of fallen Special Operators for the next 40 years and beyond. In doing so, we uphold our solemn commitment to all Special Operations Forces as they defend our freedom and security. How we raise funds:  SOWF relies entirely on private donations to fulfill our mission and fund our programs. Donors’ generosity  provides the pathway to academic success for students and continuity of support for surviving spouses. Clayton M. Hutmacher, Major General, USA (Ret.) President & CEO Special Operations Warrior Foundation Clay Hutmacher became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the  Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years in uniform.  As an Army Special Operations Aviator, he commanded at every level during his three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, where he served as the MH-60 Direct  Action Penetrator platoon leader, company operations officer, executive officer and commander of 1st Battalion, Regimental Commander, and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation  Command. Major General Hutmacher's last active duty assignment was the Director of Operations in the U.S. Special Operation Command, Tampa, FL. His previous assignment was as the deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC. A native of Wenatchee, Washington, he was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle  Aeronautical University, a Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval Command and Staff College, and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. 

Clay M. Hutmacher, Major General, USA (Ret.)- President & CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years in uniform. As an Army Special Operations Aviator, he commanded at every level during his three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, where he served as the MH-60 Direct Action Penetrator platoon leader, company operations officer, executive officer and commander of 1st Battalion, Regimental Commander, and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. MG Hutmacher's last active duty assignment was the Director of Operations in the U.S. Special Operation Command, Tampa, FL. His previous assignment was as the deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC. Hutmacher native of Wenatchee, Washington, he was awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, a Master's Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval Command and Staff Col Bobby is joined by Clay to discuss, Leadership, 160th SOAR, SOF, US Army, Special Operations, Helicopters, Miltary Fire Power, Rangers, Blackhawks MH-60, Little Birds, Chinook, Drone, Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy Seals, Helicopter Crashes, Getting Bad Guys, US Presidents, Special Operation Warrior Foundation, Family, Education, & much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops. Become a Mountain Side Patron Here for behind-the-scenes footage, add free listening, bouns footage & much more. www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comwww.SpecialOps.org Donate Here! Sponsor Linkswww.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products!

Patrick Mather is a former United States Army Special Forces operative with the Green Berets and a West Point graduate. He is currently a special agent in the United States Diplomatic Security Service. After serving in the military, Patrick has taken multiple extended trips into some of the most remote areas in the U.S. by himself. We talk about the survival skills he acquired in his special forces training and during his tours of duty in Columbia and Afghanistan. We also talk extensively about his experiences living in the wilderness alone, the affects this has on the psyche, and the lessons learned from extended time away from the trappings of modern civilization. At the end of every episode I usually ask the guest where people can find them and support their work, Patrick recommended the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a non-profit that provides free education and support for the children of Special Forces members who were killed or severely wounded during their military service. If you are able to, please support their work.  Links discussed in episode Army Survival Training Animal found Afghanistan  Outward Bound Minnesota Bob Marshall Wilderness Continental Divide Trail  

In part 1 of today's episode, Victor is joined by veteran and good friend, Keni Thomas. Keni is known for his mission in an 18-hour battle in Mogadishu, Somalia which was famously portrayed in the book and movie, Black Hawk Down. He's a speaker, author, award-winning musician and a national spokesman for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Victor and Keni talk about what it's really like to be in heavy combat, the amount of strength in unity and how much more resilient we are than we may think. This is an incredible conversation and first-hand account that you don't want to miss!Connect with us at:VictorMarx.comFacebookInstagramTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"First There!" The motto of the elite USAF CCT (Combat Controllers). Retired Lieutenant Colonel Dan Schilling served over 30 years in the military, primarily as a CCT & STO (Special Tactics Officer). He was chosen to author the bestselling book Alone at Dawn , the story of Medal of Honor recipient MSgt John Chapman, who was killed in action March 4th 2002 attempting to rescue fallen SEAL Team 6 member Neil Roberts. Dan Schilling also served as a Tier 1 operator at the elite 24th Special Tactics Squadron. With multiple combat & clandestine deployments around the globe, Dan fought in Operation Gothic Serpent, popularly known as "Black Hawk Down" from the Hollywood movie. During the Battle of Mogadishu, Dan was credited with saving the lives of both an Army Ranger and a SEAL Team 6 teammate while under fire. Dan Schilling finished his career as a commander, serving in the secretive JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command). Dan also holds the Guinness World Record for most BASE jumps in a day/24 hour period with 201 jumps, a feat he conducted to benefit children who’ve lost a parent in special operations through the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. He is also a professional-rated demonstration skydiver, speedwing pilot and volunteer ski instructor with Wasatch Adaptive Sports, helping those with disabilities to experience the thrill of downhill skiing.Dan is now a full-time writer of both fiction and nonfiction. In addition to books, his writing has appeared in The Air Commando Journal, Cigar Aficionado and Parachutist magazines. He and his wife Julie, a former NSA cyber warfare operative, live in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. He can often be found skiing or flying his speedwing near Alta ski resort. Check out Dan's website at: www.danschillingbooks.com• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:(With One Click!): http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1• Listen to our new Podcast on any platform: https://sendme.buzzsprout.com/• Check out our Reviews on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socomathlete/reviews/SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

Thriller author Jason Kasper discusses what drove his move from indy publishing to a small traditional publisher, the control he's maintained over his two primary reader outreach mechanisms (email and a private Facebook group), and how he has maintained another indy author practice: rapid creation of content. Jason Kasper served in the US Army as a Ranger and deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq before attending West Point. Jason then served as an Airborne Infantry and Special Forces officer, deploying multiple times to Afghanistan and Africa. During his off-duty time he began running marathons and ultramarathons, skydiving, BASE jumping, and writing fiction. His last Army assignment was as a Green Beret team commander. Upon returning from his final deployment in 2016, Jason began his second career as an author with the publication of his debut novel, GREATEST ENEMY. Jason lives with his wife and daughter in North Carolina. A portion of all his sales benefits the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

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Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses. Thom developed his leadership process and methods during his military career where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course.  In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and alongside his wife Stacy has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for organizations like Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Trust. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. Thom and Stacy live in Greenville, South Carolina with their three children.    Purchase Thom's Books: Unbreakable: A Nave Seal's Way of Life - https://amzn.to/3cumh67   3 Simple Things: Leading During Chaos - https://amzn.to/36sq13V   Follow Thom: Website - https://www.unbreakableleadership.com/   Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unbreakable-with-thom-shea/id1198039216   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frogmanout/   YouTube  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb1f3T0pCrT57_sjk1DQuzw   --- Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuperhumanfrank/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ

Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As the founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses.Thom developed his leadership process and methods during his military career where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor, and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course.In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and alongside his wife Stacy has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for organizations like Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Trust. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. Thom and Stacy live in Greenville, South Carolina with their three children. http://www.unbreakableleadership.comhttp://www.thomshea.comhttp://www.instagram.com/frogmanout Intro Song - https://soundcloud.com/freemusicforvlogs/kazura-back-to-you-free-music-for-vlogs This week's sponsor is keto brick, our favorite shelf stable fat bomb. Keto bricks have great ingredients and there are both vegan and whey options. Use VEGA at checkout for a chance to win a month's supply of bricks!Http://www.ketobrick.com **Follow us!**http://www.instagram.com/fatfueledmomhttp://www.instagram.com/dannyvega.mshttp://www.instagram.com/fatfueledkidsYouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/fatfueledfamilyPlease make sure to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a 5-STAR RATING & REVIEW if you like our content!Please visit our blog:http://www.fatfueled.family Carnivore Keto Cut:https://carnivoreketocut.com/sales-page **PRODUCT CODES and LINKS**Amazon Store - http://www.amazon.com/shop/fatfueledmomKetoLogic 10% discount code: FATFUELEDFAMKetoLogic KETO 30: http://bit.ly/2EaqQRGKetoLogic BHB gummies: http://bit.ly/2DhgvkHFBOMB 20% discount code: FATFUELEDFAMFBOMB nut butters: http://bit.ly/2PySREs1Up Nutrition Supplements: Use code FFM20 for 20% off your order at https://1upnutrition.comSpiral Band Fitness: Use code MAURA to save 10% at https://www.spiralbandfitness.comPili Nuts: FATFUELEDMOM saves you  10% at http://www.eatpilinuts.comNeuroroast Coffee: KETOCC saves you 10% at http://www.neuroast.comSelect CBD: https://bit.ly/2AesxgyBeautycounter Safe Non-Toxic Beauty Products: http://www.beautycounter.com/mauravegaSanta Cruz Medicinals: Save $5 with code fatfueledmom

Which is worse, bear crawl for 3.3 miles?  Clean & Toss a 75 lbs. sandbag that length?  Or lunge walk the length of Warrior Dash?  In the latest episode Evan talks to OCR athlete and former pro bodybuilder Josh Andrews who has done all those self created challenges to raise money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (https://specialops.org/).  They talk further about crossover points with bodybuilding and Josh's upcoming challenge, a 100 mile run with 2x ChopFit Choppers.   Episode brought to you by HYLETE, your favorite workout, recovery and now formal athletic fit apparel.  Use this link for $20 off your order Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Pro OCR Athlete now available on hard copy digital and audiobook: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man Music provided by Dino Sinos (subscribe on YouTube)

Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal’s Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses. Thom developed his leadership process and methods during his military career where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course.  In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and alongside his wife Stacy has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for organizations like Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Trust. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. Thom and Stacy live in Greenville, South Carolina with their three children.  and their four children In this episode, Thom and Cindra talk about: How leaders can gain influence with those they serve How to develop caring, connection, courage and collaboration in your leadership The CRAP acronym and why it is essential to leadership 3 Powerful questions to develop trust What it means to be a people-focused leader HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/393 HOW TO ENTER THE PODCAST GIVEAWAY TO WIN $500 CASH: www.drcindra.com/giveaway FB COMMUNITY FOR THE HPM PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2599776723457390/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong VISIT THOM’S WEBSITE: https://www.thomshea.com/ and https://www.unbreakableleadership.com/ Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

MG Hutmacher became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years in uniform. As an Army Special Operations Aviator, he commanded at every level during his three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, where he served as the MH-60 Direct Action Penetrator platoon leader, company operations officer, executive officer and commander of 1st Battalion, Regimental Commander, and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. MG Hutmacher’s last active duty assignment was the Director of Operations in the U.S. Special Operation Command, Tampa, FL. His previous assignment was as the deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC. A native of Wenatchee, Washington, he was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, a Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval Command and Staff College, and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse NEW! Team House merch: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963 Team House Discord: https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/ Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241 The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links): https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/

Since 2015, the SSG Alex Viola Memorial Foundation has donated thousands of dollars to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation through proceeds generated from an annual Texas car show. Even though Covid-19 has prevented the Viola family from hosting over 400 cars and thousands of spectators this year, the family is still working hard to generate thousands of dollars in the name of their son and brother who was killed in Afganistan on November 17, 2013.

Evan Hafer, Jarred Taylor and Tyr Symank host Major General (Ret.) Clay Hutmacher. Clay served over 40 years in the military, most of his career was spent as a leader as an Army Special Operations Aviator. He commanded at every level during his three tours with the 160th SOAR. Clay discusses his career in the military and his current mission as the President and CEO of Special Operations Warrior Foundation. SOWF provides the surviving children of fallen special operations personnel the tools and funding needed to pursue and complete their post-secondary education goals. For more information or to donate visit: https://specialops.org

This week, Derek talks to 2 Star General Clayton Hutmacher. What an incredible story! He went from living with a foster family to achieving so many incredible things such as: -Serving over 40 years in uniform -Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University -A Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval Command and Staff College and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College -Many different accolades and decorations such as the Legion of Merit, Distinguish Flying Cross, Bronze Star medal and MANY others Now, Clay is changing lives by becoming the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation that provides college scholarships and educational counseling to the surviving children of Special Operations personnel killed in the line of duty. Make sure to check out this amazing episode of service, duty, discipline and now, how he is changing the lives of family members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

General Hutmacher sits down to discuss his unbelievable career, the DAP, and the work the Special Operations Warrior Foundation does for gold-star kids. You can donate to SOWF here: https://specialops.org/ways-to-give/ This month's Patreon earnings will be going to SOWF.

Evan Williams bourbon named veterans Eddie Ramirez and Mary Tobin, "American Made Heroes".  Hear how after the military they are still making a huge impact on the world.  Plus we talk to VA's Dr Keith Harris about money available for vets at risk of being homeless and (Ret.) MG Clay Hutmacher shares how the Special Operations Warrior Foundation takes care of elite warriors families, who too often must face the casualties of war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Maguire is the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center and former acting Director of National Intelligence. He retired from the United States Navy as a Vice Admiral in 2010 after 36 years of military service. He is humble about his accomplishments but he continues to give back to the military with his work with the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Check it out here: www.specialops.org.

Join Kyle, Anna and Tabitha on episode eight of this series! The good news on today's episode includes the reopening of Habitat for Humanity and Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, the Community Bank of the Chesapeake donating $20,000 to various organizations, and Mission BBQ is still giving back during the pandemic by donating $800,000 to Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is sponsoring this series and the Chamber partners with them to spotlight Rush Hour Live Escape Rooms in Spotsylvania Towne Centre. They speak with Paul, who shares his military background, his inspiration for starting an escape room in 2016, how his business is handling COVID-19 restrictions, and his tips for the pandemic. Paul's escape room has something for everyone. Listeners are encouraged to follow them on Facebook and Instagram, check out their website, and buy a gift card to support them! To end, the team recommends honoring Memorial weekend by supporting veteran-owned businesses, listening to podcasts by motivational speaker, Rachel Hollis; and to tag who you'd take with you to Rush Hour Live Escape Games on the Chamber's facebook page to enter a gift card contest!"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes are available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber's Facebook page.Rush Hour Live Escape Gameshttps://www.rushhourliveescapes.com/

People don’t understand proper etiquette when hiking. President Trump didn’t tell people to drink bleach. General Clay Hutmacher, CEO of Special Operations Warrior Foundation, discusses what they provide to Gold Star families. Japanese Mayor causes a stir when he says men should go grocery shopping because women take too long. Inappropriate Angie and her martial arts girls make a cute video. A father makes a mini training pool. Producing a vaccine isn’t that easy. Mike Rosen at the Movies: What We Do in the Shadows, favorite baseball movies, and 1984,

Major General Clay Hutmacher (Ret.), President and CEO of Special Operations Warrior Foundation, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss what the Special Operations Warrior Foundation is all about.

Retired Army Major General Clay Hutmacher is President & CEO of Special Operations Warrior Foundation *Follow the group on Twitter: @SOFWarriorFnd. What is dealing with COVID-19 like for a life-long military man?

David Goggins is known as the "Toughest Man Alive," amongst other titles of grandeur. He is a retired Navy Seal and is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training, the U.S. Army Ranger School, and the Air Force Tactical Air Controller training.  David currently spends his time pushing the human limit by joining ultra-marathons, triathlons, and ultra-triathlons. He has over 60 races under his belt as he runs in support of The Special Operations Warrior Foundation. He has inspired countless high school students, athletes, and entrepreneurs to believe in themselves and break past the limits of their own mind. In this episode… The mind is an incredibly powerful thing, and once we have control over it, we can do amazing things. Every person has their own sets of trials and challenges and having the ability to overcome these and taking control over your life is arguably one of the most sought-after and most rewarding achievements that any person can have. And retired Navy SEAL David Goggins not only transformed his life by overcoming his own mind, but he was also able to help others do the same. Join Ed O'Keefe in this episode of Wake Up Minute as he talks to  David Goggins about how he transformed himself to become who he is today and why he runs in support of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Tune in as they talk about pushing beyond your limits, overcoming challenges and personal roadblocks, the value of internalization and dissociation from negativity, and find out why you are your own biggest enemy and what you can do to change that.

Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day in America, outpacing deaths in combat or war supporting activities. Despite the military’s best efforts to contain a public health crisis, the numbers of deaths continue to rise. The Beyond Well team had extraordinary insight into the causes and potential remedies of military suicides in our conversation with New York Times bestselling author and former Special Tactics Officer, Dan Schilling.   Schilling spent more than 30 years in the military, primarily as a Combat Controller and Special Tactics Officer, though he proudly started his career as an infantry grunt. His numerous combat and clandestine deployments have taken him around the world and include Operation Gothic Serpent, popularly known as Black Hawk Down from the movie and book bearing the same name, where he is credited with saving the lives of a Ranger and SEAL Team Six SEAL while under fire. He later founded and then served as the first commander of two special operations squadrons, one of which’s name and purpose remains classified.  A purveyor of adrenaline-fueled endeavors, he holds the Guinness World Record for most BASE jumps in 24 hours (201), a feat he conducted to benefit children who’ve lost a parent in special operations through the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. He is also a pro-rated demonstration skydiver, speedwing flyer and expert skier and volunteer instructor with Wasatch Adaptive Sports, helping those with disabilities to experience the thrill of downhill skiing.   Beyond Well talks with Dan about the mental health crisis in America’s military. 

Thom Shea is the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization. Before founding Adamantine Alliance, Thom served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He is the author of the national best-selling book, “UNBREAKABLE: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life”. In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Trust.

Instead of a new episode today, we're re-releasing our 2016 Memorial Day special episode featuring Beverly Hills, 90210 cast alumni Douglas Emerson and David Sherrill. We'll be back next Monday with season 5, episode 6, "Homecoming." To donate to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, please visit http://specialops.org. Support the show on Patreon or by shopping through our Amazon link Rate & review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Tom Quinn on the service provided by the Special Operations Warrior Foundation ~ "So whenever today, if you’re a Navy Seal, or Army Special Forces, or Ranger, or Air Force Combat Air Control, or a Marine Special Ops, you know that you have our enduring promise that we will educate your children if you don’t come home. And it gives them a great deal of confidence going in to the hotspots that they go into." Tom Quinn - Former Director, Federal Air Marshals Service and Ret. Secret Service with host Andy Ockershausen in-studio interview Andy Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen, this is Our Town, and I have a great pleasure to talk to the great Tom Quinn today. For those of you who don't know, he is a man, the first one started with the Air Marshals. Tom Quinn led that effort to put air marshals on airplanes. Is that right, Tom? Tom Quinn Re-enters Government to Head Up New Federal Air Marshal Service Tom Quinn: That's right, Andy. I came back into government to stand up the Federal Air Marshal Service as a federal law enforcement organization, based on the National Transportation Security Act that was passed after 9/11. Andy Ockershausen: And so you had to start from scratch to hire people, to provide protection on American aircraft. Did you do any foreign aircraft too, or just US? Mandate to Grow Service from 33 to Several Thousand Security Officers Tom Quinn: Just US-flagged air carriers and there was a small federal air marshal contingent that was ... they were security officers in the FAA, very small number. On 9/11, there were 33 and that's all. Andy Ockershausen: In the whole flying industry, 33 marshals. Tom Quinn: 33. And the mandate was to create a Federal Air Marshal Service of several thousand to provide a deterrent on US-flagged air carriers, both domestically and internationally. It still is a robust organization today. Andy Ockershausen: How many marshals would there be today? Tom Quinn: The number's classified, but suffice it to say, there are several thousand operating from field offices that we created, all over the country. And their mission is essentially to promote confidence in federal aviation through the deployment of federal air marshals to detect, deter, and defeat hostile acts on aircraft, airspace, and airports. Andy Ockershausen: It must be one of the more successful ventures ever attempted by the federal government because, and maybe I'm wrong, but I don't recall any hijacking since these marshals have been in place. Monumental Task - Six Months to Get the Job Done Tom Quinn: Well, there certainly hasn't been any hijackings. They are a significant deterrent along, with the rest of what TSA does in terms of the screening. None of us like it, but it is a fact of life if you're going to fly. And the Federal Air Marshals really is the law enforcement component of that. But if you can imagine standing up an organization with a time certain. The commitment to that was made to the president, President Bush, 43 at the time, was that they would be stood up by the end of July of 2002. So from the time TSA was created, the Federal Air Marshal Service was essentially being stood up. You had roughly six months to select, hire, train, and deploy several thousand into offices that didn't exist around the country, with no leadership to speak of in terms of the numbers of- Andy Ockershausen: Nobody's ever done it before, correct? You didn'tt have any model to follow. Tom Quinn: And, you know, how do you go about ... Most federal law enforcement agencies, the Secret Service, for example, the FBI, if they had a thousand agents to hire in a year, it would be a monumental task for an established organization. We were a new organization with little or no management,

“You have to go to war with yourself before you can find peace”David GogginsI can think of no better guest to usher in 2019 than the mighty one himself.Incontrovertibly the most inspirational person I have ever met, today David Goggins returns for his second turn on the podcast — a conversation that will catapult you into the new year with the tools and hard truth you need to chase huge dreams, shatter personal limits and transform your life wholesale.Often referred to as the hardest man alive, David is the only member of the US Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including three Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man) and Air Force Tactical Air Controller Training.But David is perhaps best known for his superhuman feats of strength and ultra-endurance.After several of his friends died in a 2005 helicopter crash while deployed in Afghanistan, David honored their memory by tackling the most difficult endurance challenges on Earth to raise funds and awareness for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college scholarships and grants to the children of fallen special ops soldiers.Hence began a most unexpected yet remarkably storied athletic career as one of the world's most accomplished endurance athletes. Highlights include:* 2005: ran 100 miles in under 24 hours on no training;* 2013: world record for most pullups in a 24 hour period (4,030);* 2007: 3rd place — Badwater 135 – a 135 mile ultramarathon across Death Valley widely considered to be the world’s most difficult foot race;* 2006: 2nd place — Ultraman World Championships, a double-ironman distance race widely considered to be the world's most difficult triathlon;* 2007: 1st place — 48-Hour National Championship endurance foot race, where he ran 203.5 miles, beating the previous record by 20 miles; and* 2007 – 2016 — additional top finishes at dozens of the world's most grueling endurance races, including The HURT 100, Leadville 100, Western States & more.But David’s greatest accomplishment isn't athletic. It's self-mastery.From day one, David has faced a concatenation of seemingly insurmountable obstacles – poverty, psychological and physical abuse, obesity, learning disabilities, asthma, sickle cell anemia, and even a congenital heart defect that often left him competing — and winning — on a mere fraction of his actual physical capabilities. It's a scenario that would have buried the best of us. And yet, against all odds, David conquered them all, and ultimately found a way out.It's the story of a man who transformed pain into obsession and, phoenix-like, rose from a state of utter desperation to take complete ownership of his life and total command of his mind to manifest a most extraordinary life.David's implausible journey is laid bare in his recently released memoir, Can't Hurt Me* — one of the most honest, powerful and impactful stories of hardship, redemption and personal perseverance I have ever read. Certain books instruct. Others inspire. But it's the rare read that holds the potential to reframe your sense of personal capability and completely change your life. This book does just that — a statement I don't make lightly. I highly suggest See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Ret.) Senior Chief Thom Shea is the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization. Thom is an executive consultant to the fortune 500 businesses. Thom has trained 100s of individuals to date to master what he calls “the Five Pyramids of Human Performance®”. Before founding Adamantine Alliance, Thom served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course from 2009 – 2011. He is the author of the national best-selling book, “UNBREAKABLE: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life” published by Little Brown and Company. In his downtime, Thom competes in various ultra marathons and has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for the Navy SEAL Foundation, the SEAL Legacy Fund, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation to name a few. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. He now resides in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife and three children. Thom delivers keynote speakers unraveling the core design of human performance and conducts corporate seminars delivering results in human performance.

We are honored to be joined this episode by Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Mike Lampe, a man whom Jack Murphy describes as the grandfather of Air Force Special Operations. Mike’s military career began in the Army in 1968 during Vietnam, but not long after, he transferred to the Air Force where he spent the rest of his 30-years of decorated service. Mike has many accolades, awards, and served in many different capacities including his time as a Special Tactics Team Leader On this episode, we get into the first half of Mike’s military career, but we plan on extending an invitation to do a second part because there was too much history to cover in one episode. In the second half of Mike’s military career he crossed paths with another legend in the community and favorite of the podcast, Sergeant Major Mike Vining. We look forward to hearing all about that eventually. Mike is currently involved in helping with the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. In addition to our featured interview, Jack Murphy reacts to a recent clip of Defense Secretary James Mattis giving a concise response regarding the concept of women in combat roles. Don’t miss this one! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

(Ret.) Senior Chief Thom Shea is the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization. Thom works exclusively with “one person at a time” throughout the nation, to ensure transformational performance results. Thom has trained 100s of individuals to date to master the Five Pyramids of Human Performance® and led each through the intense training of Performance in the Margin®, the space where all performance occurs. Before founding Adamantine Alliance, Thom served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course from 2009 – 2011. During his two year tenure, he transformed the sniper curriculum while successfully increasing both graduation numbers and shooting performance test scores. He is the author of the national best-selling book, “UNBREAKABLE: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life”. Thom is the executive partner at Primal Quest LLC, the toughest multi-sport endurance event in the United States. Thom also serves as Director of Business Development for BarberWind Turbines. BarberWind Turbines represents an entirely new design for wind turbines that is efficient, economical and available to produce energy worldwide. In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Trust. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. He now resides in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife and three children.

As 2017 draws to a close, we speak to Norm Roule on Iran, and some of the events of the past year that will define what happens in the region in 2018. Also, we hear from Kathy Maguire of Special Operations Warrior Foundation about the charity organization. 

Pack Fancher is the Founder of Spookstock Foundation, a group that raises money through donations, for the surviving dependents of fallen shadow warriors via the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Pack and his team have come up with a unique fund raising effort to help fallen CIA and Special Operations personnel by building a unique automobile they call the Donovan Car. His International teammates are: Jesse Gonzalez from Street Toys of Juarez, Mexico who is the Chief builder of the Donovan Car. Michael Lightbourn is the Coordinator of the Donovan Car build and owner of MegLite Enterprises in El Paso, Texas. Sam Hard, the sponsor liaison owns Hard Up Garage in the United Kingdom. This November the car will be at SEMA and then in January the car will be auctioned off during Barrett Jackson’s Arizona event to raise monies to help Spookstock Foundation’s beneficiaries.

In this special episode, a highly decorated Navy SEAL shares stories of his years of combat experience in Afghanistan, providing leadership insights that will shift your view of yourself and provoke life-altering change. This episode has a powerful set of lessons for anyone striving to perform beyond what they believe possible. Listen Now!   Brief Bio: Thom Shea is the founder and CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and human performance coaching organization. He conducts training throughout the nation developing transformational performance results for various individuals, teams and organizations. Shea served 23 years with distinguished valor as a Navy SEAL. During his career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a Team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009, where he earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action medal. Shea was “hand selected” to serve as officer-in-charge of the famed SEAL sniper course from 2009-2011. Shea is the author of “Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life” to be released summer of 2014. He currently serves as director of operations and sales with Barber Wind Turbines. Barber Wind Turbines represents an entirely new design for wind turbines that is efficient, economical and available to produce energy worldwide. In his down time, Shea has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Chris Kyle Memorial Trust. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from Naval Special Warfare Center. He now resides in Greenville with his wife and their three children.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Thom’s rise from failure to becoming a Navy SEAL (03:41) Be resilient – 6 ways to bounce back from adversity (13:12) Life changing lessons from A Navy SEAL (14:58) The importance of keeping and honoring your word (18:45) 5 Tips to master your internal dialogue (20:37) How to cope with grief and loss (37:33) How to live a well-balanced life (53:43) How to thrive in chaos and uncertainty (29:31) The link between fitness & success (55:15)   Ted Takeaways 1. How well do you honor your word? How often do you honor your word? Ask yourself those question and be brutally honest with your answer. 2. We often quit when we know we shouldn’t. I don’t think all types of quitting are bad but the question is do you quit when it gets tough — even when you know it’s the right thing for you. I used to quit and whine a lot, but I’ve learned that to get things done you have to push through the difficult times. Remember, there is always a solution to your problem. 3. How well trained are you for the type of life that you want? This point stuck out to me. You heard how in the Navy SEALs they train through hellish circumstances. Although we will never see combat, we will face situations that will test us. And here’s the question, how well trained are you for that?   What an incredible story! After such a powerful interview I would love to know: What can you do to be better? Please, post you answer in the comment section or email me at  .  I’d love to hear from you!   Resources: Book:   Connect with Thom:   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to . Are you tired of following a fitness routine, eating healthier foods, and not be seeing the weight come off the way you hope? Take my  now and find out how to fix that today. Until next time! Ted    

“When you think you're done, you're only at 40% of your total potential.”David GogginsThis week's guest is incontrovertibly the most inspirational person I have ever met — a man that will catapult you into 2017 with the inspiration and tools to chase huge dreams, shatter limits, and actualize your best, most authentic self.Often referred to as the toughest athlete on the planet, David Goggins (@davidgoggins) is the only member of the US Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including THREE Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man) and Air Force tactical air controller training.But David is perhaps best known for his superhuman feats of strength and ultra-endurance.After several of his friends died in a 2005 helicopter crash while deployed in Afghanistan, David honored their memory by tackling the 10 most difficult endurance challenges on Earth to raise funds and awareness for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college scholarships and grants to the children of fallen special ops soldiers.Hence began a most unexpected yet remarkably storied athletic career as one of the world's most accomplished endurance athletes. Highlights include:* 2013: world record for most pullups in a 24 hour period (4,030);* 2007: 3rd place — Badwater 135 – a 135 mile ultramarathon across Death Valley widely considered to be the world’s most difficult foot race;* 2006: 2nd place — Ultraman World Championships, a double-ironman distance race widely considered to be the world's most difficult triathlon;* 2007: 1st place — 48-Hour National Championship endurance foot race, where he ran 203.5 miles, beating the previous record by 20 miles; and* 2007 – 2016 — additional top finishes at dozens of the world's most grueling endurance races, including The HURT 100, Leadville 100, Western States & more.But perhaps David’s greatest accomplishment is that throughout his life, he has faced and overcome a concatenation of seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become the man he is today – obstacles like asthma, sickle cell anemia, psychological and physical abuse, obesity, academic struggles, and even a congenital heart defect that often left him competing — and winning — on a mere fraction of his actual physical capabilities.In addition to being one of the most remarkable people I have ever met, David has had a profound impact on me personally. It was his singular example that ignited my passion for ultra-endurance and fueled the self-belief required to pursue a new life. In truth, I’m not sure I would have achieved my athletic and life goals had he not blazed the path before me. I simply cannot ever repay the debt of gratitude I have for this man.One of the most powerful podcasts I have ever produced, this a conversation about the primacy of purpose to cultivate your inner voice. It's about passion and self-accountability. It's about the limiting beliefs that hold us back and the importance of mindset to overcome them. And it's about the embrace of suffering as a crucible for growth and self-knowledge.But ultimately, this is a conversation about what it means to be truly alive.Welcome to 2017 people. It's time to check your excuses at the door. It's time to stop talking yourselves out of being great. It's time to get comfortable being uncomfortable. It's time to wake up. Because your life is not some future event. Your life is now.Peace + Plants,P.S. – If you enjoy this podcast and can't get enough of Goggins, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In honor of Memorial Day, we bring you not one, but two very special surprise interviews in this episode, honoring both Beverly Hills 90210, and the servicemen and women that we remember on this day. Tune in for some exciting announcements about what's coming soon with our podcast! To sign up for our mailing list, click here! To donate to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, please visit http://specialops.org

Get It On: What It Means to Lead the Way with Keni Thomas As a member of Bravo Company of the 3rd Ranger Battalion Sgt Keni Thomas was deployed to Mogadishu Somalia as part of a special operations package called Tasked Force Ranger. Their mission was to find and capture a criminal warlord named Mohammed Farrah Aideed. Outnumbered 10 to 1, the men of TFR distinguished themselves in an 18-hour fire fight that would be later recounted in the highly successful book and movie Blackhawk Down. 19 Americans died and 78 were wounded. Keni got out of the Army to pursue his music career and now works full time as an award winning Nashville recording artist. His band Cornbread was featured in the movie Sweet Home Alabama and regularly tours with the USO to perform for our military personnel serving in the Middle East. As an entertainer, Keni has been recognized by congress, the White House, and was recently inducted into the VFW Hall of Fame for his dedicated work on behalf of our veterans and military families. Keni is also very proud to be a national spokesperson for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation which provides college educations to the children of our special operations personnel killed in combat or training. Keni Thomas is a graduate of the University of Florida, a recipient of the American Patriot Award and the Bronze Star for Valor. For more information visit: http://kenithomas.com/

Once upon a time, best-selling author Loree Lough literally sang for her supper, performing before packed audiences throughout the Midwest. Now and then, she blows the dust from her 6-string to croon a tune or two for her grandkids or to sing at weddings or funerals, but she mostly just writes. Over the years, her stories have earned hundreds of industry and Readers’ Choice awards and 4- and 5-star reviews. Loree has nearly five million copies of her books in circulation, and in March 2014, she added her hundredth published book to the shelves. She has written fiction and nonfiction for kids and adults (2,500-plus articles and 68 short stories), and four of her novels have been optioned for movies. . Loree loves sharing learned-the-hard-way lessons about the craft and the industry, and her comedic approach to teaching makes her a favorite (and frequent) guest of writers’ organizations, book clubs, private and government institutions, and college and high school writing programs in the U.S. and abroad.. A writer who believes in “giving back,” Loree dedicates a portion of her income to Soldiers’ Angels, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and several other worthwhile organizations. She splits her time between a tiny home in the Baltimore suburbs and an even tinier cabin in the Allegheny Mountains, where she continues to perfect her Critter Tracks Identification skills. She shares her life with her real-life hero, Larry, who rarely complains, even when she adds yet another item to her vast collection of “wolf stuff.”  Midwatch interviews Christian authors, artists, movie producers, indie film makers, ministers and just about anyone with a story of faith. The show is built around discussing faith and building encouragement to our listeners. Broadcasting primarily online through our servers to the world and across the USA on RevMedia Network. Midwatch has reached over 3.5 million listeners over the past 3 years. Join us for a show full of faith, humor, special guests, truth, entertainment and encouragement

With YouTube hits such as “Judgment Day” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQsAV93ENyM) off her breakout, debut country solo album “Magic,” Doreen's music has been touted as a “blend of the late-80's to early-90's slow pace country with a touch of the bad-ass girl music that is popular today” by All American Country Music! With a Masters in Opera Performance, Taylor has played numerous leading roles in various companies on and off Broadway and released three albums before taking the jump into country music and actually wrote all the songs on the album “Magic”. Doreen's music videos, “Last call (for Alcohol),” “Heartbeat” and “Summertime” landed on the ‘Top 100 Country Official Music Videos of the Week' chart at the same time! A proud supporter of the troops, one of Doreen's latest projects was her book and CD “Coming Home” consisting of covers and remakes of songs from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Proceeds benefited the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.