Podcasts about Texas Army National Guard

Tonight Mr. Preston Schleinkofer joins Troy to talk about what is happening at our borders. Preston is the owner and host of the Civil Defense Radio podcast. He is also retired from the US military after 22 years serving in the Active, Reserve, and National Guard components in Military Police, Psychological Operations, Air National Guard Security Police, and finally in a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Defense Company with the Texas Army National Guard. He is also retired from federal law enforcement after over 27 years of service. He served 16 years on the South Texas border as a Border Patrol Agent and Supervisory Border Patrol Agent. and in Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) as Deportation Officer in San Antonio, TX and as a Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer/Section Chief at Headquarters ICE Intelligence in Washington, DC, retiring after 11 years with ICE. He and his wife still live close to our nation's capital, but not too close.

Send us a textDo you feel stuck, like you're avoiding the tough stuff in your life? In this episode, host Nina Garcia is joined by her brother, Chris Garcia, a husband, father of three, head of sales, and platoon leader in the Texas Army National Guard. Together, they dive deep into what it takes to push past discomfort, take ownership of your emotions, and grow into your best self. Tune in for to hear more about:Balancing personal and professional roles, including the challenge of addressing emotional "weights" in relationships.The powerful metaphors that will help make the journey of emotional growth relatable and actionable.Why making decisions, even imperfect ones, is better than staying stuck in indecision.What you will get:4:04 Why striving for perfection isn't the goal6:51 What it means to lean into your edge emotionally12:09 Embrace the suck: Why discomfort is key to growth19:35 Emotional strength: Handling 50-pound vs. 500-pound conversations29:56 The importance of owning your time35:06 How to recognize discomfort as an opportunity for growth45:16 Why making a decision is better than staying stuck53:05 Adventure challenges to level up your emotional gameResources:Connect with Chris on IG @thecatalystchris Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithninaEmpowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!Support the show

Interview with Dan Flores, retired United States Army, Customs and Border Protection and EMS pilot.Years of Service: 1985-2022Daniel Flores is a lifelong Texan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1985, attending Infantry training at Ft. Benning Ga. He then served in the 4th Infantry Division in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After his active-duty time, he then served in the Texas Army National Guard's special operations unit; Company G. 143rd Infantry LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol). In 1990 Mr. Flores went to Army flight school to become an Apache helicopter pilot with 7th Squadron 6th Cavalry Regiment, based in Conroe Texas.In 2006 he was deployed as the attack asset for the 10th Mountain Division. He was in the infamous Korengal Valley and numerous outposts in the Hindu Kush mountains and along the Pakistani border.He wrote a #1 bestselling book telling of his experience flying the Apache helicopter in combat and was instrumental in the success of the movie "Apache Warrior" as a Co-Executive producer.The title of his book is “South of Heaven, My Year in Afghanistan”. From his book the film “Above the Best” was made. The film uses actual footage taken from his Apache helicopter in combat.He received the “The Air Medal” and “Bronze Star” and retired after 26+ years in the Army. He also flew airplanes and helicopters for 21 years, for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as an Air Interdiction Agent before retiring in July 2020. He has been deployed to the U.S./Mexico border and South America on numerous occasions for operations against the Drug Trafficking Cartels and the illegal immigrant surge.He currently flies Helicopters as an EMS pilot, in the Houston area.

Special Guest: Bentley Nettles -Retired Brigadier General and Former Executive Director of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission discusses various topics in his book “Creating Excellence:  Insights into Leadership, Life, and Legacy” Points Covered: Being the New Sheriff in Town Three Steps to Leadership Ideal Team Structure Building Trust and Walking a Mile In the Other Person's Shoes Letting Others Take The Lead Biography Bentley Nettles currently works as an independent consultant for Gray Robinson PA in the Alcohol Regulatory practice,  He was appointed TABC Executive Director in 2017 following successful careers as an attorney and as a Brigadier General for the Texas Army National Guard. Following his appointment as Executive Director, Nettles guided TABC through the state Sunset process and has identified new ways to increase agency effectiveness while improving customer service and efficiency. Working with TABC employees and stakeholders from the alcoholic beverage industry, Nettles spearheaded new initiatives to fight human trafficking and improve industry outreach. Following the agency's recent successes, the 86th Texas Legislature provided a historic investment in TABC. Specifically, the agency developed and implemented the Alcohol Information Management System.   Nettles graduated from Texas A&M University in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in business management and earned his law degree from the South Texas College of Law in 1987. He also earned a Master of Homeland Defense and Security from the Naval Postgraduate School and served a military fellowship at Tufts University's Fletcher School of International Law and Diplomacy.   While attending Texas A&M, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army and was made platoon leader and later company commander for multiple National Guard units. Nettles has deployed to multiple combat theaters around the world, including Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. He has received numerous military decorations including the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters and the Purple Heart. Prior to his retirement from the military, Nettles served as General Counsel for the Army Element Joint Force Headquarters in Austin. Following his separation from the Army in 2015, Nettles operated a successful law firm in Bryan assisting small businesses and veterans. He is a founding member and past chairman of Brazos Valley Cares, a non-profit group dedicated to serving military veterans and their families, as well as many other boards and organizations in the Brazos Valley.   Website https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Excellence-Insights-Leadership-Legacy/dp/B0DH5YQXBR   Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation, "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."#ItsYourLife #Talkshow #Podcast #Radio #BentleyNettlesSupport the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carey spoke with Tim Kolczak, a veteran of the Texas Army National Guard, the founder of The Veterans Project, and a media director at Team RWB. This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9. SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/veteranmade.ck/ https://www.instagram.com/timktvp/ https://www.instagram.com/theveteransproject/ https://www.instagram.com/teamrwb/

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk about the U.S. Border, specifically the southern border's of Arizona and Texas. Staff Sergeant Nick Dooley (The AR-15 Podcast) and Sergeant Austin Waylan tell us about their first-hand-accounts during their service at the U.S. Southern Border. We discuss the difference between Title 10 Orders (Federal) and Title 32 Orders (State). Staff Sergeant Nick Dooley has been in the South Dakota ARMY National Guard for 23 years. He was deployed to Iraq for 18 months during the Iraq Invasion 2003 -2004. Nick's was assigned to an attachment with the Customs & Border Protection at the Arizona Border (2021-2022) under Title 10 Orders Sergeant Austin Waylan has 4 years under his belt with the Texas ARMY National Guard. Starting with the (12C) 12th Charlie Bridge Crew Member as an Engineer, Austin was assigned to Operation Lone Star (2021-2022) in the Uvalde, TX border area and then assigned to the Texas Tactical Border Force boat teams (2022-present) under Title 32 Orders Welcome MISSION FIRST TACTICAL as the Official Tactical Accessories Provider to the Talking Lead Podcast and the Lead Head Brigade! use code "leadhead" for 20% Off all orders!!

Join us as we sit down with Sgt. Jeremy Kempt, a dedicated Career Counselor for the Texas Army National Guard. From discussing the recruitment process to understanding the Guard's pivotal role in disaster response, Sgt. Kempt sheds light on the diverse array of careers within the Guard and shares insights into his recent participation in the Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Youth Career Expo. Tune in as we uncover the opportunities, challenges, and invaluable experiences within the Texas Army National Guard, and how it intersects with workforce development. For more information visit https://www.nationalguard.com/texas

In today's episode, we talk about the importance of Finance Knowledge for Marketing Ops pros with Jaime Garza, currently Senior Manager, Marketing Operations at SolarWinds . Prior to joining SolarWinds, Jaime has had in-house roles in Marketing Operations, Marketing Program Management and as a founder. He co-founded a company in the real estate media industry. Jaime is also a veteran of the US Army Green Berets and the Texas Army National Guard, where he served in combat and trained other military. Tune in to hear: Jaime's career overview and how he ended up in Marketing Ops.The importance of finance knowledge and what Jaime learned during his MBA.Managing the full marketing budget and the lessons learned from that experience.Recommendations for pitching projects internally, emphasizing the importance of finance as a universal business language, and the impact on reporting and analytics in attribution and influence reporting.Some statistics knowledge can be helpful on your journey to learning more finance, if you are interested, take the Stats 101 Course for Marketing Ops taught by Camela Thompson.Episode Brought to You By MO Pros The #1 Community for Marketing Operations Professionals

It doesn't matter what you've done in the past for your retirement, if you see that the path is broken, you must fix it. Bob saw that and now is making $3K a month in completely passive income! Bob is the co-owner of Michelle's products on Amazon and Walmart.com. At the same time, he's also been in the Louisiana and Texas Army National Guard. He is a hard worker who thinks differently and tries new things. For years, he tried the "Dave Ramsey" methods of saving everything and putting your retirement in stocks, but he saw that he was not growing his money or living the life he expected from his discipline. That's when he discovered alternatives and started privately lending money. That one change led him to us and he started seeing exponential returns! Listen as Bob tells his story and talks about what changed in him to try this type of investing and get HUGE results. Listen now! Want to be like Bob and create financial freedom for you and your loved ones? Start here with our passive income calculator: https://bit.ly/48tCm5A  

It doesn't matter what you've done in the past for your retirement, if you see that the path is broken, you must fix it. Bob saw that and now is making $3K a month in completely passive income! Bob is the co-owner of Michelle's products on Amazon and Walmart.com. At the same time, he's also been in the Louisiana and Texas Army National Guard. He is a hard worker who thinks differently and tries new things. For years, he tried the "Dave Ramsey" methods of saving everything and putting your retirement in stocks, but he saw that he was not growing his money or living the life he expected from his discipline. That's when he discovered alternatives and started privately lending money. That one change led him to us and he started seeing exponential returns! Listen as Bob tells his story and talks about what changed in him to try this type of investing and get HUGE results. Listen now! Want to be like Bob and create financial freedom for you and your loved ones? Start here with our passive income calculator: https://bit.ly/48tCm5A  

Guest LTC Chad Handley, discusses the components needed in the Senior Rater narrative of the Officer Evaluation Report (OER). LTC Handley has a unique experience and exposure to reviewing OERs as a Deputy Consultant. We also discuss tips for earning the top block and managing your rating profile if you are a Rater or Senior Rater. LTC Chad Handley is the current commander of the 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion.  He is a native of Houston, Texas and served in the Texas Army National Guard from March 1997 – August 2002 as a Signal Support Systems Specialist.  In May 2004, he was commissioned from the University of Houston ROTC program as a Medical Service Corps officer.  LTC Handley's assignments include Brigade Medical Supply Office OIC, Treatment Platoon Leader, and Company Executive Officer XO, C Company, 526th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), 2d Brigade Combat Team (BCT)/101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Ft. Campbell, KY; Battalion Rear Detachment XO, 2nd BSB, 2d BCT/2d Infantry Division (ID), Ft. Carson, CO; Brigade Support Medical Company Commander and Battalion Operations Officer (Afghan Partnership), 704th BSB, 4th BCT/4ID; Ft. Carson, CO; Accountable Officer and Chief, Materiel Management Division, U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center Europe, Pirmasens, Germany; Deputy Commander for Operations, U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center – Korea, Camp Carroll, Republic of Korea; Deputy 70K (Health Services Materiel Officer) Consultant, and Chief, Logistics Plans and Readiness Division (G-43), Office of The Surgeon General/ U.S. Army Medical Command, Falls Church, VA.  LTC Handley deployed to Southern Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07 from September 2005 – September 2006 and to Jalalabad, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom X from June 2009 – June 2010.  His military education includes the AMEDD Officer Basic Course; the Medical Logistics Officer Course; the Combined Logistics Captains Career Course, where he was the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his class; the Air Assault Course; the Support Operations Phase II Course; the Joint Planners Course; the Command and General Staff Officer's Course; the HQDA Action Officer Indoctrination Course, and the Joint Medical Senior Leader's Course. His awards and badges include the Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Service Medal (4OLC), the Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal (1OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2OLC), the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2CS), Iraq Campaign Medal (2CS), the Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral 4), NATO Medal, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold), Air Assault Badge and Army Staff Identification Badge.  LTC Handley is a recipient of the Order of Military Medical Merit. LTC Handley holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of St. Thomas (2003) and an MBA from The Pennsylvania State University (2012).     PPCS:  P- Performance specifically enumeration and peer comparison  P- Promotion Potential  C- Command  S- School specifically primary military education (PME) Army Regulation 623-3, Evaluation System Reporting https://armypubs.army.mil/Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the Texas Army National Guard have named a number of area high school student-athletes as 2022-23 softball Academic All-State recipients. The award recognizes high school athletes who excel in the following categories: GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT score. These recipients are recognized as team members based on their scores in these categories and are grouped into Elite Team, First Team, Second Team, and honorable mention. The highest honor a student can make is the Elite Team, as a player must have near-perfect scores in all categories. •East Central — Second Team: Aviana...Article Link

The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the Texas Army National Guard have named a number of area high school student-athletes as 2022-23 baseball Academic All-State recipients. The award recognizes high school athletes who excel in the following categories: GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT score. These recipients are recognized as team members based on their scores in these categories and are grouped into Elite Team, First Team, Second Team, and honorable mention. The highest honor a student can make is the Elite Team, as a player must have near-perfect scores in all categories. •Falls City — Second Team: Elisha...Article Link

Texas elected officials can now nominate students to receive the 2023-24 Texas Armed Services Scholarship, a program from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The scholarship, with a maximum award of ,000 per recipient, is for students participating in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) or other undergraduate officer commissioning programs at Texas institutions of higher education. Upon graduation, these students will go on to serve in the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, or commissioned officers in any branch of the U.S. armed services. To be eligible, students must meet specific scholarship requirements and be nominated by...Article Link

The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the Texas Army National Guard have named a number of area high school student-athletes as 2022-23 track Academic All-State recipients. The award recognizes high school athletes who excel in the following categories: GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT score. These recipients are recognized as team members based on their scores in these categories and are grouped into Elite Team, First Team, Second Team, and honorable mention. The highest honor a student can make is the Elite Team, as a player must have near-perfect scores in all categories. Girls track •Falls City — First...Article Link

Dr. Will H. Flanagan will discuss proposed nuclear safeguards for mass-produced nuclear energy and the risks involved in doing so. About the Lecture: In the nuclear era, a single weapon snuck through a border is able to significantly shift geopolitical balances. In 2007, Congress mandated the use of radiation detectors on all inbound containers but there is currently no way effectively meet this goal. Nuclear safeguards exist at all major ports of entry, though they are not always able to scan every item of cargo. Cerium Laboratories is addressing one aspect of this problem by producing a semiconductor-based “neutron intercepting system on a chip” (NISoC). Such detectors are made a modern semiconductor fabrication facilities in batches of 10,000 with a cost of a few dollars per device. This has the potential to shift nuclear safeguards in a direction where a detector can be placed on every inbound container ship. The current status of this effort will be discussed as well as future prospects. About the Speaker: Dr. Will Flanagan received his undergraduate education at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Lured from astronomy research by the fascinating connection between cosmology and particle physics, he began doing Large Hadron Collider (LHC) phenomenology at Texas A&M through a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) internship. Dr Flanagan later returned to Texas A&M for his PhD, searching for dark matter at the CMS experiment along the LHC beam line. His hitchhike through the field of particle physics has included various neutrino experiments as well as development of novel particle detectors. Dr Flanagan's current focus is developing a solid-state neutron detector with Austin-based Cerium Labs. The team recently completed a short journal publication and is actively developing future prototypes with applications from nuclear nonproliferation to hydrogen exploration. Before joining Cerium, Dr. Flanagan was an assistant professor at University of Dallas and remains an affiliate professor there with an active lab. Dr. Flanagan is also a member of the Texas Army National Guard as is currently activated to teach physics at the United States Military Academy at West Point. ***Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academic-programs/ ***Make a gift to IWP: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E231090&id=18

The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the Texas Army National Guard have named seven area high school student-athletes as 2022-23 golf Academic All-State recipients. The award recognizes high school athletes who excel in the following categories: GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT score. These recipients are recognized as team members based on their scores in these categories and are grouped into Elite Team, First Team, Second Team, and honorable mention. Receiving the honor are: •Falls City — Second Team: Elisha Ermis and Kiara Crawford •Floresville — Second Team: Mercedes Elizondo and Kelsy Strozier; Honorable Mention: Kollman Street and Gabrielle...Article Link

In this episode, Sujani sits down with Doug Taylor, the Director of Operations and Finance for Fact Forward. They discuss Doug's career journey, how public health and health education has changed over the years, and the different paths that public health can take you.You'll LearnHow Doug became interested in health and wellness after serving in the military health corps and a medical event in the familyDoug's experience with his undergrad and graduate degree and what extra value an MPH provides How public health in the 90s differed from today's environmentHow sexual health education evolved as a result of the HIV pandemicThe importance of being engaged in public health communities and societies and making connections Why Doug pivoted from working in government to nonprofitDoug's experience stepping into a leadership and management roleHow to deal with the more abstract nature of getting results and making change in public health Today's GuestDoug Taylor is the Director of Operations and Finance for Fact Forward, a statewide non-profit in Columbia, SC, focusing on adolescent reproductive health. His role includes ensuring operational efficiencies, compliance with federal, state, and foundation rules and regulations, and collaborating with the CEO and Directors to secure financial resources that support the agency's mission. He joined Fact Forward in June 2011 as the Director of Community Programs and Evaluation and oversaw all community-focused programming and the agency's research and evaluation activities. The Department managed over 3 million in federal and private foundation funding to support youth-serving professionals in providing age-appropriate, medically accurate sexual health education to teens. Previously, Doug worked at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), where he coordinated the implementation of DHEC's Health Services statewide performance management system and led quality improvement teams in process improvement projects. Doug also served six years active duty in the United States Army, and six years with the Texas Army National Guard. Doug has a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Education from the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education from the University of North Texas. ResourcesFollow Doug on LinkedIn  Learn more about Fact Forward and follow them on Twitter and Instagram Support the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.

It's incredible to have NetJets' Christopher Cordero today with his story as a jet pilot for a fractional airline. Listen to this episode as we discuss his union membership, peculiar client interactions, and passion for living by the pilot's mission of safely flying clients!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE     What NetJets is all about The life of a NetJets pilot  Unique NetJets pilot's interaction with owners and clients Pilot's true mission and how they must execute it The importance of a union and how members benefit from it Recruitment challenges NetJets is facing RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots ABOUT CHRISTOPHER CORDERO Chris Cordero joined NetJets in December 2018 after working at Envoy and Via Air. During his time at Via Air, he served as a pilot representative and advocate on the ASAP Event Review Committee. Chris is an active member of NJASAP, contributing to the Military Affairs Committee and serving as a New Hire Mentor. He has been a UH60 A/L/M Blackhawk pilot and Aviation Human Resources Director in the Texas Army National Guard since September 2008. In addition to his military service, Chris is involved in residential and commercial real estate development and manages a small family farm. He resides in Dripping Springs, Texas, with his wife and two children. Alongside his professional pursuits, Chris enjoys flying his 1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser. CONNECT WITH CHRIS  Website: NetJets LinkedIn: Christopher Cordero CONNECT WITH US  Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!    SPONSOR If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®

Celina Podcat: Life in Celina has been great for KJ Clark. But, the road to Celina, Texas, was a challenging one. KJ Clark spent most of his life serving in the US Marine Corps and the Texas Army National Guard. And part of that journey took him to a bombed-out base in Baghdad, Iraq, and other places where he developed a strong servant's heart. Fast forward to today, and you will find that KJ Clark serves as a member of the Celina Rotary Club and in many other capacities. One unique way he serves the Celina community is his work with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program, which completed a toy drive last Christmas on the Celina town square. But there's more to KJ Clark than just service. For example, did you know that KJ Clark has done the running of the bulls in Mexico? Or that he loves listening to "old man country?" Listen to this episode of the Celina Radio Podcast and find out what makes KJ Clark an asset to the City of Celina.

More than 30 student-athletes from all seven high schools in the Wilson County News coverage area have been named by the Texas High School Coaches Association and the Texas Army National Guard as 2022 Football Academic All-State recipients. The award recognizes high school athletes who excel in the categories of GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT score. These recipients are recognized as team members based on their scores in these categories and are grouped into Elite Team, First Team, Second Team, and honorable mention. To be nominated for Academic All- State, a student must be: •A senior •An athlete, student trainer,...Article Link

Jesse and Austin have a great conversation this week with Mitch Fuller of the Texas VFW. Mitch is the post commander for his chapter in Leander and is the National/State Legislative Chair for the Texas VFW. Fuller has been working with veterans over the past few years to help gain access to cannabis and psychedelics in the state of Texas. Being no stranger to the political field, Mitch Fuller served on the Cedar Park City Council from August 2007-May 2014. During his time on the Cedar Park City Council, he served as Mayor Pro Tem twice: from December 2012-June 2013 and from May 2010-May 2011. Mitch has more than 17 years of enlisted and commissioned service in the Army Reserves and Texas Army National Guard, including 10 years of active duty service. He is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (January 2005-January 2006). His military decorations include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. Prior to his military and public service, Mitch was a college professor. He taught political science at Ottawa University and Johnson County Community College in Kansas and at the University of Oklahoma. Mitch earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma, and completed his Ph.D. coursework (ABD) in Political Science from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. For more information on the VFW, how to become a member and where to find your nearest post, visit https://vfw.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Plus, a three-hour standoff in northwest Fort Worth overnight has ended peacefully.

Before we introduce our next guest and episode we would like we would like to formally announce our newest Podcast sponsor Metro Aviation.We are extremely proud and humbled to partner with such a high caliber company that contributes so much to the aviation industry.This episode is dedicated to Officer Nick Villa from Huntington Beach PD Air SupportOur guest for this episode is Daniel Flores who is a longtime Texas resident.He enlisted into the U.S. Army in February 1985, attending Basic and Infantry training at the U.S. Army's, Home Of The Infantry at Ft. Benning Georgia. He served with the 4th Infantry Division based at Fort Carson Colorado.After his active duty enlistment he then returned to the Houston area and was accepted into the Texas Army National Guard's Special Forces unit, Company G. 143rd Infantry LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol).While serving with that unit he did several missions along the Texas/Mexico border against the drug trafficking organizations and had also trained alongside the British SAS.In January 1990 Mr. Flores was accepted to the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Candidate and Helicopter flight school to become a pilot with the attack helicopter squadron, 7th Squadron 6th Cavalry Regiment, based in Conroe Texas.During his time as an attack helicopter pilot he survived a crash in the Apache helicopter in 1995.He did several missions along the Texas/Mexico border against the drug trafficking organizations, and was deployed to fight the war on Terrorism in 2006 in Afghanistan.During his one year tour he was tasked as the attack asset for the 10th Mountain division. He was witness to the resurgence of the Taliban and was involved in numerous gun battles and had his aircraft hit several times during those battles.One of those battles was featured on “The Military Channels” series “My War Diary” which told about an American convoy that he helped rescue from a Taliban ambush.He wrote a book that tells about his experiences, and was instrumental in the success of the movie "Apache Warrior" as a Co-Executive producer.The title of that book is “South of Heaven, My Year in Afghanistan.”From his book the multiple award winning film Above the Best was made. The film features actual footage taken from his helicopter in combat.He is the recipient of  the "Air medal” and “Bronze star.”He retired from the Army, as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, after over 26 years of service.In 2020 he retired as a jet and helicopter pilot with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as an Air Interdiction Agent. He flew numerous counter drug and terrorism missions throughout the U.S., Mexico the Caribbean and Colombia.He currently flies for Air Methods as an EMS pilot in the Houston area.During this episode, Daniel provides insight into the boarder issues we have in the US along the southern boarder.He talks about a crash he was in with the Apache and what it was like getting back into the saddle after the crash.He goes into detail on some of the battles he was a part of while in Afghanistan which you won't want to miss.He also gives insight into his newest career as an EMS pilot.This episode definitely has something for everyone.Thanks for tuning in and please don't forget to give us a like and a 5 star review on the Apple podcast app, It helps us out big time!I would like to take a minute to honor the life , contributions and sacrifices of Officer Nick Villa from Huntington Beach PD Air Support who tragically passed away after the aircraft he was in crashed in the water off of Newport Beach California, on  February 19th, 2022. The pilot did an amazing job of putting the aircraft down without striking any people, boats or homes in a highly congested area.Metroaviation.co

Sayre and Preston are joined today by Johnny Britton. Johnny is currently a field artillery officer in the Texas Army National Guard where he's certainly staying busy. We talk about the challenges that Guard Soldiers face, balancing their military time with civilian careers, the variety of mission sets Johnny and his men are asked to accomplish and quite a bit more. Was a lot of fun catching up with Johnny who I (Preston) was fortunate to have served with down in Texas. He's got a lot of great insight not just into the National Guard but also, having worked for a while in a HIMARS unit, an understanding of where the Army's field artillery is headed going in to the future. Hope you enjoy!

The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision soon that will shape the future of vaccine policies. But as litigation stands, federal mandates for Texas Army National Guard members and employers of large businesses are currently in effect.

We are discussing the trial that convicted several of the surviving members, the civil suit that tried to incriminate the United States Government, federal officials, former Texas Governor Ann Richards, and the Texas Army National Guard, the Branch Davidians and the Waco Siege in pop culture and everything in between! Here is a link to the new Branch Davidians http://www.2branches.info/ Here is a link to the Danforth Report https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Danforthreport-final.pdf Enjoy a promo from the Boozed and Confused Podcast Follow us on all social media! Facebook - bucketmurd Twitter - Murdbucket Instagram - Murdbucket https://murderbucketpod.wordpress.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/murderbucket/support

This entire episode was plagued by the tech gremlins from the onset. I am rereleasing this episode after correcting some audio issues and download issues. Hopefully you'll enjoy! Special Guest - Daniel Flores Dan is a lifelong Texan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1985 and then served in the 4th Infantry Division in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After his active-duty time was over, he served in the Texas Army National Guard's special operations unit; Company G. 143rd Infantry LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol). In 1990 Mr. Flores went to Army flight school to become an Apache helicopter pilot with 7th Squadron 6th Cavalry Regiment, based in Conroe Texas. In 2006 he was deployed as the attack asset for the 10 th Mountain Division. He was assigned to the northeast sector, which included the infamous Korengal Valley, and numerous outposts in the Hindu Kush mountains and along the Pakistani border. He wrote a #1 bestselling book “South of Heaven, My Year in Afghanistan” telling of his experience flying the Apache helicopter in combat, and was instrumental in the success of the movie "Apache Warrior." From his book the film “Above the Best” was made. “Above the Best” premiered in March 2019 and promptly won the “Reel Hero” award at the GIFF (Gasparilla International Film Festival, in Tampa Fl.) and then numerous awards since. The film uses actual footage taken from his Apache helicopter in combat. The film has also been enshrined into the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning. He also flew airplanes and helicopters for 21 years, for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as an Air Interdiction Agent before retiring July 2020. He has been deployed to the U.S./Mexico border, and South America, on numerous occasions for operations against the Drug trafficking Cartels and the illegal immigrant surge. He currently flies an EC-145 Helicopter for Air Methods, as an EMS pilot, in the Houston area. Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com  for a list of all upcoming #Silkieshikes! If you liked this episode or want to share you story, shoot us an email kevin@twentyonegun.net  Visit www.twentyonegun.net for everything 21 Gun Follow 21 Gun on Instagram @21gunpodcast

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Retired Lieutenant Colonel Mary Hart. Mary served 22 years with the Texas Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and including deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. During her service she received the Bronze Star Medal and 2 Meritorious Service Medals. During that same time she has been an architect with Corgan, rising through the ranks to become a Principal and Senior Practice Advisor.

Brenda Lopez retired from the Texas Army National Guard in March of 2021 as a Master Sergeant, Senior Manager. Throughout her career in the military, she implemented the use of the Malcolm Baldrige for Performance Excellence Framework and was the lead writer for quality and performance assessments, resulting in becoming top five performing organization within the U.S. Additionally, she served as a Team Leader where she evaluated the performance of other National Guard organizations in the areas of leadership, strategy, customers, workforce, knowledge management, and operations, and provided feedback reports to the Adjutant General and Directors. In 2014, Brenda was invited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to write an article on how the TXARNG implements the National Baldrige Framework to increase and achieve higher levels of performance. In 2016, Brenda joined the Malcolm Baldrige Board of Examiners in which she currently assesses the performance of different sectors including Healthcare, Non-Profit, Small Business, and Manufacturing, and provides opportunities for improvement to CEOs and other senior leaders. In 2017, Brenda was internationally recognized as a Business Improvement expert by Triaster, a company located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, that provides business process management solutions through customized computer software. In 2018, Brenda wrote an article for Triaster's blog named “7 Steps to Improve Business Performance using the Baldrige Excellence Framework”. Brenda completed her MA in Organizational Management from Ashford University and MBA in General Studies from West Texas A&M University. She graduated from Grantham University with BS in Homeland Security with a concentration in Project Management. Brenda is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Business Process Re-engineering Specialist. Currently, Brenda works for UnitedHealth Group as a Sr. Business Analyst in Austin, Texas. Here in episode #122, Brenda starts our show with an essential mindset around leading through change. We learn that Brenda is a developing health care quality improvement professional, as she shares details on her transitioning career path, extending from 20 years of military service. We geek out on Baldridge and the impact that it has on organizational culture for performance excellence. Brenda challenges us to establish a career driven by our personal mission. She shares how she uses daily check-ins to build strong relationships across her teams. Brenda reminds us of the power of going to the Gemba and walking in the shoes of those that we serve. Brenda shares why she is excited about the future of telemedicine and furthering health care innovations; and the role that quality professionals can play to support it. Brenda gives us great insights into the value of hiring military service professionals. She highlights the importance of creating and sticking to a personal plan for success; and a tremendous list centered on the importance of self-care. • Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn • Access the Healthcare QualityCast LinkedIn Group • Leaves Us a Rating • Earn Your Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare Certification • Request a Corporate Demo of our online QI Academy

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/timkennedy My wife and I recently immersed ourselves in a three-day close quarter combat and firearm and personal defense training course called "Sheepdog-Response". We experienced hours upon hours of grappling, close quarter combat, situational awareness, firearm training and much more. We were feeling a bit sore and beat up at the end, but definitely more prepared for any “curveballs” life may throw at us. I think these types of skills, along with skills such as wilderness survival, plant foraging, hunting, etc. are really good ways to ensure that one is prepared for life in general. I was so impressed with the course, that I decided to get the founder of Sheepdog, Tim Kennedy, on the podcast to talk about it, and much, much more. If you haven't heard of Tim, then you definitely need to know about this guy. Tim is a retired American mixed martial artist and current soldier. A fighting professional from 2001 until 2016, he has fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, the WEC, ShoMMA, HDNet Fights, and represented the Chicago Red Bears in the IFL. Kennedy is one of the few fighters to simultaneously serve in the United States Army while also fighting professionally. He also is a television host, producer, and entrepreneur. Tim completed Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training, Airborne School, Special Forces Assessment and Selection and the Special Forces Qualification Course. In 2007, he completed Ranger School and was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group, where he served on an Operational Detachments Alpha. During this time he was also a sniper, sniper instructor, and the principal combatives instructor for C Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group. Kennedy deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom multiple times. In August 2009, Kennedy transitioned from active duty to the Texas Army National Guard's 19th Special Forces Group and served in the position of Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. Among Kennedy's multiple awards are the Army's Bronze Star Medal with V device, which was awarded for valor under fire. He is now an active, Ranger qualified, Green Beret, Special Forces Sniper with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other locations around the globe. He was host of the History Channel television series Hunting Hitler which explores alternative theories about Adolf Hitler's death. He also hosted the show on Discovery Channel Hard to Kill, which he attempted to explore a day in the life of the world's most dangerous occupations. He produced the TV documentary Not a War Story in 2017 and helped co-produce Warriors in 2014, and also produced and hosted Iron Dragon TV. He's made appearances on Deadliest Warrior and The Ultimate Soldier Challenge. During our discussion, you'll discover: -The inspiration behind Sheepdog Response training...12:40 -What to expect in the Sheepdog training course...23:35 -What a Sheepdog trained person might carry on them in public...28:45 -The importance of jiu jitsu in combat training...38:15-How real world experience makes Sheepdog training legit...43:55 -How Sheepdog Response vets attendees for the program...48:40 -Real life examples of Sheepdog attendees using their training...54:35 -Fringe smart drugs, supplements and secrets of the Sheepdog Response team...1:01:15 -The most dangerous and impressive occupation in filming "Hard To Kill"...1:07:10 -And much more... Episode sponsors: -Kion Refer a Friend -Organifi Green Juice -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks -Butcher Box Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Tim Kennedy or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!

The Texas National Guard is made up of community members – Texans serving Texans. SMA(R) Dailey interviews CSM Jason D. Featherston, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Texas Army National Guard. They discuss the makeup of the Texas National Guard and how its civilian soldiers respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more—all with equal speed, strength and efficiency. Guest: CSM Jason D. Featherston, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Texas Army National Guard Host: SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA's Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs   Resources: Texas Military Department Web: https://tmd.texas.gov/ AUSA's NCO & Soldier Programs Web: https://www.ausa.org/programs/nco-and-soldiers Twitter (Dailey): @15thSMA Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

La Vernia High School senior Tanner Kotara recently earned Academic All-State 2nd Team honors in track by the Texas High School Coaches Association and Texas Army National Guard. Kotara is a two-year Regional qualifier and plans to attend Texas Tech University after graduating from La Vernia. He participated in triple jump and both the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles.Article Link

Ginny Morton, project management professional at Dell and veteran in the U.S. Army, takes us through the practice of cybersecurity project management in both for-profit and military sectors on today's episode. We talk about Scrum and Agile certifications, building the best team for the project and tapping into your personal power in your work.  0:00 - Intro2:04 - Origin story4:47 - What does a cybersecurity project manager do?6:10 - Average work day as a project manager7:40 - Best and worst parts of project management9:30 - How does a PM improve cybersecurity work?10:40 - Dell team management 12:50 - Being the team's first manager14:36 - Best project management certifications21:02 - PM work for Dell versus the military23:00 - Military clearances for PM work24:08 - Skills and experiences necessary for high-level PM22:52 - Skills and interests for a successful career27:04 - Tips for those who want to transition careers27:38 - Changes to PM work during COVID28:40 - Adjustments to work from home29:55 - Will PM work change?31:04 - OutroLearn cybersecurity for free with our new hands-on Cyber Work Applied series. Whether you want to learn how cross-site scripting attacks work, set up a man-in-the-middle attack or walk through major breaches like Equifax, Infosec instructors will teach you these skills and show you how they apply to real-world scenarios.  Best of all — it's free!– Learn cybersecurity with our FREE Cyber Work Applied training series: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/learn/– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastGinny Morton is a senior cyber security advisor, program management at Dell, and has spent much of her career in the project management space for cybersecurity, previously working at TekSystems and in both the Texas Army National Guard and the U.S. Army.Our recent guest, project manager Jackie Olshack, recommended Morton for the show, and as we had a ton of people tune in to see Jackie's episode, we realize that our listeners are passionate about learning more about project management in IT and cyber as a career path, so I'm looking forward to talking with Morton about her career path as well as the unique aspects of doing project management work on a federal/military level.About InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with  skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It's our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

“The David Johnson Show” - The Veteran Talk Show - continues with a heartbreaking episode of loss and suicide with U.S. Army Veteran Cindy McNally and Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Farrer, both of who are currently involved with Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit organization that works to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. In the first half of the episode, Cindy and Andrew share details about their military background and the trials they both faced in tackling life's challenges. The second half of the program covers their work with Irreverent Warriors, and how they create meaningful connections for Veterans through Silkies Hikes. These are amazing community events for active duty men and women and veterans to get together to hike, connect, promote community and raise awareness for suicide prevention and other traumas faced by vets. Watch episode 2 of “The David Johnson Show” below or on our YouTube channel to see the amazing camaraderie that exists in the veteran community. Read more about Cindy and Andrew below the video clip. Cindy McNally bio Cindy McNally is President/CEO of Irreverent Warriors, designed for active-duty soldiers and veterans. She is also a founding member and past president of WilCo Blue Star Mothers, an organization with the mission to support other military parents. Cindy came from a military family, having seen both her uncle (Marine in Vietnam) and father (36 years in Texas Army National Guard) serve their country well. She joined the Army in 1978, straight out of high school and into Fort Jackson. Her class was only the U.S. Army's 2nd class of co-ed basic training, and “they were still trying to figure things out then” remembers Cindy in the clip. After two uneventful years as an admin clerk, she joined the Texas Army National Guard, where she received her commission and stayed on as a tack officer. She eventually met a Marine who became a fighter pilot and eventually married him. They were married 22 years, raising three children, and her husband flew for America Airlines for 21 years. Sadly, her husband had insurmountable psychological issues that resulted in him taking his own life in 2007. From this experience, she became deeply involved in helping veterans through her non-profit organizational work. Andrew Farrer bio Andrew Farrer, now active with Irreverent Warriors, joined the Marines at age 26, and served in 2005/2006 in Iraq, fighting in Al-Karmah and Ramadi. He received a Purple Heart in 2006, having received shrapnel in his foot during a patrol. In the program, Andrew shares some of the duties of working in these pivotal wars. “We did posts, we did patrols, I fired my gun a lot, I cleaned it a lot, I walked a lot, and we lost a lot of guys in that time,” remembers Andrew. Like Cindy's sad experience, Andrew also lost his father, a Lt. Commander in the Navy, to suicide while he was in boot camp.

The Texas Army National Guard announced the deployment of up to 1,000 troops to five cities across the state ahead of the Nov. 3 elections TheEpochTimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/02/nyregion/nyc-election-unrest.html#commentsContainer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/red-pill-man/support

Nicholas Moran aka The Chieftain is World of Tanks' Director, Military Relations and technical advisor, and has been so for the past nine years. In an industry where advisors are typically discarded immediately after the game releases, this is astonishing longevity--and farsightedness on the part of the developer. Nicholas is also a military historian. Following his release of a video looking at the development of Soviet tank doctrine during the interwar period, host Jason Kanigan of the Cold Star Project invited Nicholas to be on the show. Major Moran is an active officer in the Texas Army National Guard, and has been deployed to field postings. Questions for Nicholas Moran: * World of Tanks let’s begin with a quick summary of your role with WoT: what do you do and how do you go about doing it? what represents “good evidence” in tank research to you? Do you “know it when you see it” or is there a more objective standard? Are there layers of verifiability or reliability? * Soviet armor doctrine video in what places did you find the info, and how did you go about organizing it? * National Archives at College Park where is it, what’s the process of accessing it, how do you know when you’ve got something good out of a box? if you could go back to say 1930 and alter one thing (practice, numbering system?) of the Dept. of the Army / Ordnance Branch to be followed throughout the next two decades, what would it be? * Crawling around on tanks when you’re taping off squares of outer surfaces and then taking pictures of it, how does that help the game model designers? How do they translate that graphed image into a 3D model? what’s the worst case of divergence from a manual to reality (in armor thickness, or some other change) you’ve encountered? -what have been the easiest and the most difficult AFV hatch exits for you? have you considered keeping a running “banged shin” count from getting in and out of armored fighting vehicles? Presentations discussed in this interview: The Unknown Impact of Albert Kahn On Industrial Architecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iwzXpaSiOc Dr. Andy Aldrin's interview on how the Soviets beat the Americans into space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krbe1JtqdPA Major Moran's discussion of Soviet armor doctrine development in the interwar period: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7nr83CYQ9Q The Chieftain YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4j9Y9L6jie44iZroCb99A The Chieftain Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheChieftainWargaming Archives article: https://worldoftanks.com/en/news/chieftain/us-national-archives/ Can Openers book (NOT an affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/Can-Openers-Development-Anti-Tank-Carriages/dp/1635618592/ Get new episodes directly in your inbox: https://www.coldstartech.com/msb Talk to Cold Star: https://www.coldstartech.com/bookcall

On this special "Faith & Freedom" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Rep. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th district of Alabama, and Rep. Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th district of Texas. Rep. Aderholt shares how his Christian faith compels him to preserve the biblical values upon which America was founded, and to fight for religious freedom around the world. Rep. Babin shares how his faith in the Lord informs his passion for defending freedom, from service in the Texas Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve to Congress. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Today's podcast is FIRE with our guest Ameerah Saine, founder of Brunch and Slay and BAS Media, host of the Brunch and Slay podcast, and creator of the #WeBuildWeWin movement, helping allies take action to bring awareness and goodness to race equality. We decided to make be really real on this episode, covering: Stepping into your full confidence as a woman and leader Embracing your season of motherhood The benefits of failure and disappointment Owning your influence Honest conversations on race and equality You do not want to miss Ameerah's answer to the following questions: How do you answer the friend who says, "but I'm not a racist..." (39:35) When people say, it's not about race, it's about ___________, what's your response (42:31) Ameerah also answers our reader question for today: "I'm a grandmother raising my 5 month old biracial grandson. How can I best incorporate his heritage into his life?" I loved the wisdom Ameerah had to share and I left with several "aha" moments about how we can truly be better together! Here's the links from today's episode: Brunch and Slay (https://www.brunchandslay.com) Brunch and Slay Podcast (https://www.brunchandslay.com/podcast/) BAS Media (https://basmedia.net) Lovinah Skin Care (https://lovinah.com/skincare/mask-ritual.html) About Ameerah: Ameerah Saine is a daughter, sister, wife, and mommy. She is also a friend to many and in each one of these roles she displays her “go-getter” attitude, service mentality and true enjoyment of being a woman and possessing the ability to inspire others. A graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce, veteran of the Texas Army National Guard, and former Regional Sales Director for Remington Administrative Services, Ameerah has been recognized and awarded for her leadership skills, and service to her country. With the spirit of service that encompasses her being, Ameerah has set out on a mission to uniquely empower women from many different backgrounds but with similar necessities. Her brainchild “Brunch and Slay” gives women the opportunity to network, and grow, all while being the Fabulous women that they need to be.

2LT Christina Meredith is currently a Signal Officer with the Texas Army National Guard. In this episode we talk to her about her life leading to the moment of her commission and all that it took to achieve that goal. It was not an easy journey, but she persevered through rough times and saw herself through college at the University of Florida and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Join us as 2LT Meredith talks to us about what her Cinderella story looked like and how she continues to make waves! Check out more about her story, her book CinderGirl: My Journey Out of the Ashes to a Life of Hope, and her foundation at www.christinameredith.org.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How fear of not being an expert holds you back Tools for getting out of imposter syndrome Being afraid of what your full-time job will think How to get over fear of success Coming back from failure   Resources: Learn more: brunchandslay.com Instagram: instagram.com/brunchandslay Facebook: facebook.com/brunchandslay Twitter: twitter.com/brunchandslay Show Notes: On this week’s quickie, I’ve invited a friend along! Ameerah Saine is the founder of Brunch and Slay and host of the Brunch and Slay Podcast, and she has some knowledge bombs to drop for you. No matter how many times you do something new, fear still creeps up. Ameerah and I talk about three ways fear tries to sneak up on you, as well as three ways to get over it.   Guest Bio: Ameerah Saine is a daughter, sister, wife, and mommy. She is also a friend to many and, in each one of these roles, she displays her "go-getter" attitude, service mentality, and true enjoyment of being a woman and possessing the ability to inspire others. A graduate of Texas A & M University-Commerce, veteran of the Texas Army National Guard, and former Regional Sales Director for Remington Administrative Ser-vices, Ameerah has been recognized and awarded for her leadership skills, and service to her country. With the spirit of service that encompasses her being, Ameerah has set out on a mission to uniquely empower women from many different backgrounds but with similar necessities. Her brainchild "Brunch and Slay" gives women the opportunity to network, and grow, all while being the Fabulous that they need to be. "Brunch and Slay" has become one of the many productions that Ameerah has put not only her creativity, time, and energy but her professional execution, care, and attention to detail have granted her critical acclaim. She currently resides in Houston, Texas with her husband Chad, 2-year-old daughter Denver, and fur baby Harpo.

Join Margo Baines, CEO & Founder of Chicks With Class, a girls empowerment company during this interview. Host Paul Lawrence Vann interviews Margo to help listens discover more about her leadership and corporate experience as an investment banker  and uncover how it helped her position herself for entrepreneurship. She has a passion for empowering young girls and over the course of time, she developed workshops to help young women reach their full potential. Margo joined the United States Army National Guard after her first year of college and went on to join the Texas Army National Guard while pursuing a finance degree from Texas Southern University. After graduating she worked in investment banking, Margo wanted to make a big impact on society, thus she left corporate America to start Chicks with Class in 2015, and by 2017, opened her first brick and mortar location. To date, Margo has impacted over 10,000 girls. Tune in, listen in and call in with questions at (516) 453-9480 during this live studio broadcast or join us in the web chat room.         

Episode 319 Tim Kennedy is a First Class Father, Active Duty Army Special Forces Green Beret, Professional UFC Fighter, Entrepreneur and more. In 2009 Kennedy transitioned from active duty to the Texas Army National Guard and served in the position of Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. In 2017 he re-enlisted into the US Army Special Forces. He has numerous deployments and many awards including the Bronze Star with Valor for his actions in combat. He is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as other Martial Arts and has fought in twenty four professional MMA fights winning eighteen of them. In this Episode, Tim shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about deploying while being a Dad, he discusses his discipline style as a father, he breaks down his thoughts on the Super Bowl Halftime Show and its effect on young girls, he talks about his response to his daughters beginning to date, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SMASHIN’ GREENS - https://masfsupplements.com/products/smashin-greens-superfood-blend Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

As Texas Lead for the Defense Innovation Unit, a Department of Defense organization, Zach Walker is deploying over $400 million to solve national security challenges across five focus areas: Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Human Systems, Cyber, and Commercial Space. He sits down with host Dan Hamilton to impart the lessons he has learned from over 15 years of intelligence, cybersecurity, and cyberwarfare experience as a military reservist (Texas Army National Guard and Air Force), Federal civilian, and government contractor. He has served in the National Security Agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Air Force, and Army, where he earned a Bronze Star for wartime service. 

In this episode, Will sits down with Clarissa Phalen.  Clarissa is a San Antonio Police Officer, in the Texas Army National Guard, and a mom.  Will and Clarissa do a deep dive into police controversy, what the daily life is like for a cop, how being a woman affects her ability to do the job, and how she is affected mentally by the stresses of the job.  This is a conversation that hit on many levels and no stone is left unturned.

Disclaimer: The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the author and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Texas A&M College of Medicine, Texas Army National Guard, Department of the Army, or the Department of Defense. Intro Fisher Introduction  Enlisted military background EMT school … Continue reading "CMP 015 – Evidence Based Medicine w Andrew Fisher"

Disclaimer: The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the author and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Texas A&M College of Medicine, Texas Army National Guard, Department of the Army, or the Department of Defense. Intro Fisher Introduction  Enlisted military background EMT school … Continue reading "CMP 015 – Evidence Based Medicine w Andrew Fisher"

October reflects the interview with one of our own Game Wardens.  Aiden Deitz is a Game Warden for Starr County.  He just returned, recently, from a 9 month stint as a First Lieutenant with the Texas Army National Guard as a Platoon Leader.  He had 40 plus men and women under his command on the … Continue reading Service

Former Iraq War correspondent Sig Christenson explains the upcoming deployment of Texas Army National Guard troops to the Horn of Africa. Find more of Sig Christenson's coverage of military issues at https://www.expressnews.com/author/sig-christenson/.

ATTENDEES Sergeant First Class Tim Kennedy / Josh Hockett / Walker Show Notes Major Don Bigham: Bio - Tim is a professional MMA fighter who is currently in the UFC’s Middleweight division. Tim is currently a Special Force Weapons Sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard, but has served in the Army since 2003. Tim is Ranger qualified and has completed tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and numerous locations throughout the world as a Special Forces Sniper. Tim is one of the co-owners of Ranger Up, a military-based clothing company. Check out his new website Sheepdog Response for information on training provided by Tim and his team on situational awareness and threat response. In this episode, we discuss the following questions and topics with MAJ Don Bigham: How Tim Kennedy is one of the most dangerous people in the world. No really. MMA training schools vs. Military hand-to hand combat systems. The reason you should focus on the fundamentals and basics of fighting. Tim’s company Sheepdog Response and the training they offer. What it means to be harder to kill. Why you shouldn’t show up to Tim’s house unannounced. Tim’s role in the horror/action comedy indie film Range 15 that was released on June 15, 2016. For more information or to contact, check out the following links: Range 15: http://www.range15.com Ranger Up Apparel : http://rangerup.com/?gclid=CNnI5cPrwNECFYRrfgod-fYH4Q Sheepdog Response: https://sheepdogresponse.com

Guest Host Ellyn Dye talks with The Rev. John W. Price, B.A., M.Div.Born Corpus Christi, Texas, 1938 Graduate, St Stephen's Episcopal School, Austin TX, 1957 Graduate, the University of Texas, (Plan II) B.A.'61, history and psychology majors; the Virginia Theological Seminary, M.Div. '64; and the Pecos, New Mexico, Benedictine Monastery's School for Spiritual Directors, ‘85.All courses of the US Army Chaplain School '66-‘91.Episcopal priest since 1965; served churches in San Antonio (4), Austin (20), and Spring (8),  Texas, 1964 -‘96 Retired as Staff Chaplain, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Texas Medical Center, 2004 (7 Years) Chaplain (Colonel), Texas Army National Guard, (retired) '65-‘95; Retired as State Chaplain of the Texas Military Forces. In retirement, Pastoral Associate at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas, and Chaplain, F.B.I., Houston Region Member, Spiritual Directors International, Member, International Association of Near-Death Studies Pastoral Consultant, Near-Death Experience Research Foundation Member, American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Formative Experiences Faculty, the diocesan institute to train spiritual directors, F.IND.Frequently presents lectures, retreats, and workshops in spiritual formation & direction and Near-Death Studies Sailor -  sailing since '71, Licensed as Captain, skippered 40 and 45 foot sailboats a total of 6 weeks in the Virgin Islands, 1 week sailing the southern islands of Croatia; woodworker; photographer; computers; expert with rifles & pistols Author,  Revealing Heaven: The Christian Case for Near-Death Experiences.  HarperOne, San Francisco, Feb 19, 2013. www.crsradio.com 661-467-2407

Sergeant R. Morgan Crihfield served in Operation Iraqi Freedom with the Texas Army National Guard. He is an alumnus of Midwestern State University with both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work as well as a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. He currently works as a therapist specializing in Post Traumatic Stress and Depression. He currently lives in north Texas with his wife, children, and two lazy Labradors. / / http://veteranpodcast.com/049

-Originally aired on 10/10/2015- Episode 36 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley have our esteemed guest, Brian Babin our Congressman who represents Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Babin has graciously taken the 36th Congressional District of Texas into his hands and is fighting for our right to live in a state (and country, for that matter) that allows us to compete on the global energy market. As of October 9th, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill attempting to lift the crude oil export ban which was first voted into place back in the early 1970's, which Congressman Babin was a huge proponent for. During our interview, Congressman Babin calls for a change in the way we as Americans think and vote. He, along with a majority of his peers in the House, would love to see this export ban lifted, but with the Obama Administration already threatening to veto the bill, the chances are highly unlikely that the bill will get signed by Obama. With a new administration in sight, we can only look onward to the near future and hopefully, the eventual passing of this very important bill. From U.S. Rep. Brian Babin's website: "Congressman Brian Babin was sworn into the 114th Congress on January 6, 2015. As a life-long resident of East Texas, he proudly serves the people of Texas’ 36th Congressional District – which includes the counties of Chambers, Liberty, Hardin, Polk, Tyler, Jasper, Newton, Orange, and portions of southeastern Harris County. "Prior to being elected to Congress, Babin served as an airborne artilleryman in the U.S. Army Reserve and in the Texas Army National Guard and held various jobs to put himself through school including: merchant seaman, janitor, musician, and U.S. Post Office letter carrier. Following his graduation from dental school, he served in the United States Air Force and was stationed overseas." Learn more about U.S. Rep. Brian Babin: http://babin.house.gov Share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and the Kahlig Auto Group. Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com. Photo Credit: https://babin.house.gov

Guest Host Ellyn Dye talks with The Rev. John W. Price, B.A., M.Div.Born Corpus Christi, Texas, 1938 Graduate, St Stephen's Episcopal School, Austin TX, 1957 Graduate, the University of Texas, (Plan II) B.A.'61, history and psychology majors; the Virginia Theological Seminary, M.Div. '64; and the Pecos, New Mexico, Benedictine Monastery's School for Spiritual Directors, ‘85.All courses of the US Army Chaplain School '66-‘91.Episcopal priest since 1965; served churches in San Antonio (4), Austin (20), and Spring (8),  Texas, 1964 -‘96 Retired as Staff Chaplain, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Texas Medical Center, 2004 (7 Years) Chaplain (Colonel), Texas Army National Guard, (retired) '65-‘95; Retired as State Chaplain of the Texas Military Forces. In retirement, Pastoral Associate at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas, and Chaplain, F.B.I., Houston Region Member, Spiritual Directors International, Member, International Association of Near-Death Studies Pastoral Consultant, Near-Death Experience Research Foundation Member, American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Formative Experiences Faculty, the diocesan institute to train spiritual directors, F.IND.Frequently presents lectures, retreats, and workshops in spiritual formation & direction and Near-Death Studies Sailor -  sailing since '71, Licensed as Captain, skippered 40 and 45 foot sailboats a total of 6 weeks in the Virgin Islands, 1 week sailing the southern islands of Croatia; woodworker; photographer; computers; expert with rifles & pistols Author,  Revealing Heaven: The Christian Case for Near-Death Experiences.  HarperOne, San Francisco, Feb 19, 2013. www.crsradio.com 661-467-2407

The Rev. John W. Price, B.A., M.Div.Born Corpus Christi, Texas, 1938 Graduate, St Stephen's Episcopal School, Austin TX, 1957 Graduate, the University of Texas, (Plan II) B.A.'61, history and psychology majors; the Virginia Theological Seminary, M.Div. '64; and the Pecos, New Mexico, Benedictine Monastery's School for Spiritual Directors, ‘85.All courses of the US Army Chaplain School '66-‘91.Episcopal priest since 1965; served churches in San Antonio (4), Austin (20), and Spring (8),  Texas, 1964 -‘96 Retired as Staff Chaplain, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Texas Medical Center, 2004 (7 Years) Chaplain (Colonel), Texas Army National Guard, (retired) '65-‘95; Retired as State Chaplain of the Texas Military Forces. In retirement, Pastoral Associate at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas, and Chaplain, F.B.I., Houston Region Member, Spiritual Directors International, Member, International Association of Near-Death Studies Pastoral Consultant, Near-Death Experience Research Foundation Member, American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Formative Experiences Faculty, the diocesan institute to train spiritual directors, F.IND.Frequently presents lectures, retreats, and workshops in spiritual formation & direction and Near-Death Studies Sailor -  sailing since '71, Licensed as Captain, skippered 40 and 45 foot sailboats a total of 6 weeks in the Virgin Islands, 1 week sailing the southern islands of Croatia; woodworker; photographer; computers; expert with rifles & pistols Author,  Revealing Heaven: The Christian Case for Near-Death Experiences.  HarperOne, San Francisco, Feb 19, 2013. www.crsradio.com 661-467-2407 http://www.facebook.com/groups/crsradioNDEShow/

Texas Military Forces recently held their first joint-service “Best Warrior Competition” at the Texas Army National Guard’s Camp Swift, Texas. The three-day long event consisted of a 6-mile road march, an obstacle course, the use of combat arms, a land navigation exercise, proficiency in various warrior tasks, writing and essay and appearing before a military board. Story by Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz.