Podcasts about United States Coast Guard Academy

Send us a Text Message.Scott Kirkpatrick is CEO of BrainPOP, a leading brand in the U.S. edtech supplemental market whose learning solutions are beloved, trusted, and grounded in research and the science of learning. During his tenure, BrainPOP was acquired by KIRKBI A/S, the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO® brand. Scott joined BrainPOP from General Assembly, where he served as president and chief operating officer. Under his leadership, General Assembly experienced exponential growth and was subsequently acquired by The Adecco Group, the largest human capital company in the world. Prior to GA, Scott served as president of The Princeton Review and successfully facilitated its acquisition by IAC. He also served as executive vice president of strategy and marketing and president of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's technology division, Riverdeep. Prior to Houghton Mifflin, he was a strategy consultant at The Parthenon Group and The Callidon Group (now Oliver Wyman). Scott holds a BS in economics & management from the United States Coast Guard Academy. After graduation, he served as an officer in the Coast Guard as a ship navigator, financial analyst, and an aide to former U.S. President Bill Clinton. After his military career, he went on to earn an MBA from The MIT Sloan School of Management.Recommended Resources:

In Episode 96, Sofia interviews Caleb Giddings (again). Hailing from the sun-soaked shores of California and currently residing in the heartland of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Caleb's journey is a whirlwind of adventure and expertise.With a career rooted in the firearms industry and a past life as a sharp-witted insurance agent, Caleb's story is as diverse as it is captivating. His passion for shooting ignited during his days as a cadet, where he proudly served on the shooting team at the United States Coast Guard Academy, setting the stage for his future endeavors.But Caleb's journey truly took flight when he discovered his love for competitive shooting while in college, honing his skills in the NRA Collegiate Pistol program. In 2006, he took the plunge and founded Gun Nuts Media, a dynamic platform catering to the needs of competitive shooters worldwide.In a moment that would solidify his status as a force to be reckoned with, Caleb stepped onto the iconic stage of the History Channel's marksmen competition, Top Shot, in 2010. Though his journey on the show was marked by intense challenges and fierce competition, Caleb's indomitable spirit left an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers.Fast forward to the present day, and Caleb continues to make waves in the industry as the Director of Community Relations at GunUp and the marketing manager of Taurus USA. His innovative contributions and wealth of knowledge are propelling these companies to new heights, cementing his reputation as a trailblazer in the firearms world.Join us as we uncover the untold stories, triumphs, and insights of Caleb Giddings in this week's episode of the "She Shield Podcast." Brace yourselves for an exhilarating journey into the heart of competition and camaraderie with one of the industry's brightest stars.Follow the pod on instagram for more episode updates @sheshieldpod. Thank you all for your encouragement and support. If you are interested in exclusive content, become a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sheshieldpodPodcast Sponsors: Links and CodesCiguera Gear: Use the code "SHESHIELD10" for 10% off your next Ciguera Gear order to save and support the pod! https://ciguera.com/ Big Tex Ordnance: your soon-to-be favorite retailer for all of your firearms needs. Use code “FIT4FIA” for 10% off your BTO order and to support the pod via https://www.bigtexordnance.com/?ref=79990 Walkers Inc. Hearing Protection: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.walkersgameear.com/ SOG: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://sogknives.com/ GPS Range Bags: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/ Birchwood Casey: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod  https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/ Cold Steel: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.coldsteel.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/sheshieldpodHold My Guns Firearms Storage for Those in Need: https://www.holdmyguns.org/Resources mentioned:1. Caleb's socials: https://www.instagram.com/radicaleb/2. Train with Caleb: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-13-14-terre-haute-in-contextual-revolver-fundamental-revolver-skills-tickets-773309739247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 3. Taurus: https://www.taurususa.com/

In Episode 95, Sofia interviews Caleb Giddings (again). Hailing from the sun-soaked shores of California and currently residing in the heartland of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Caleb's journey is a whirlwind of adventure and expertise.With a career rooted in the firearms industry and a past life as a sharp-witted insurance agent, Caleb's story is as diverse as it is captivating. His passion for shooting ignited during his days as a cadet, where he proudly served on the shooting team at the United States Coast Guard Academy, setting the stage for his future endeavors.But Caleb's journey truly took flight when he discovered his love for competitive shooting while in college, honing his skills in the NRA Collegiate Pistol program. In 2006, he took the plunge and founded Gun Nuts Media, a dynamic platform catering to the needs of competitive shooters worldwide.In a moment that would solidify his status as a force to be reckoned with, Caleb stepped onto the iconic stage of the History Channel's marksmen competition, Top Shot, in 2010. Though his journey on the show was marked by intense challenges and fierce competition, Caleb's indomitable spirit left an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers.Fast forward to the present day, and Caleb continues to make waves in the industry as the Director of Community Relations at GunUp and the marketing manager of Taurus USA. His innovative contributions and wealth of knowledge are propelling these companies to new heights, cementing his reputation as a trailblazer in the firearms world.Join us as we uncover the untold stories, triumphs, and insights of Caleb Giddings in this week's episode of the "She Shield Podcast." Brace yourselves for an exhilarating journey into the heart of competition and camaraderie with one of the industry's brightest stars.Follow the pod on instagram for more episode updates @sheshieldpod. Thank you all for your encouragement and support. If you are interested in exclusive content, become a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sheshieldpodPodcast Sponsors: Links and CodesCiguera Gear: Use the code "SHESHIELD10" for 10% off your next Ciguera Gear order to save and support the pod! https://ciguera.com/ Big Tex Ordnance: your soon-to-be favorite retailer for all of your firearms needs. Use code “FIT4FIA” for 10% off your BTO order and to support the pod via https://www.bigtexordnance.com/?ref=79990 Walkers Inc. Hearing Protection: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.walkersgameear.com/ SOG: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://sogknives.com/ GPS Range Bags: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/ Birchwood Casey: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod  https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/ Cold Steel: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.coldsteel.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/sheshieldpodHold My Guns Firearms Storage for Those in Need: https://www.holdmyguns.org/Resources mentioned:1. Caleb's socials: https://www.instagram.com/radicaleb/2. Train with Caleb: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-13-14-terre-haute-in-contextual-revolver-fundamental-revolver-skills-tickets-773309739247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 3. Taurus: https://www.taurususa.com/

An interesting turn in politics. Looking at the "Awesome Portfolio" Having a healthy relationship with money with this week's Guest - Jared Dillian. Jared Dillian is the editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals, continuously published since 2008. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1996 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, from the University of San Francisco in 2001 with a Masters in Business Administration, concentration in Finance, and from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023 with a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing. Jared worked for a small floor market maker on the Pacific Options Exchange from 1999-2000, and was a trader for Lehman Brothers from 2001 to 2008, specializing in index arbitrage and ETF trading. He is also the author of STREET FREAK: Money And Madness At Lehman Brothers, which was named Businessweek's #1 general business book of 2011, and the novel ALL THE EVIL OF THIS WORLD, published in 2016, THOSE BASTARDS: 69 Essays on Life, Creativity, and Meaning, published in 2023, NO WORRIES: How To Live a Stress Free Financial Life, published in 2024. Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy - HERE Stocks mentioned in this episode: (SPY)

The law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen has named 15 Virginia students – including two from Henrico – as recipients of its George E. Allen Academic Scholarship 2024 scholarship. The students were selected from a pool of applicants from across Virginia and will attend schools across the country, including Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the United States Coast Guard Academy. The scholarship program offers students ,000 scholarships to continue their education. The Henrico students to earn the scholarship are Bennett Herod (who will attend Virginia Tech) and William Bremer (who will...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Hunter Biden's fate in the federal gun trial is now the in the hands of a Delaware jury. A look at how the prosecution and defense did in making their case. Then, the latest in a string of CNN exclusives on decades of sexual abuse at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Also, four Israeli hostages were freed in a special operation in central Gaza according to the IDF. Plus, Donald Trump is calling the inmates connected to the events of January 6th victims.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To quote Wayne Huizenga, “Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen”. With that in mind welcome to this latest episode in the Investing Matters podcast series in which I have the privilege of speaking the hugely multi-talented and globally respected Writer, Trader, Musician, DJ, Entrepreneur, Financial Educator, former Wall St trader and Editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a newsletter for professional investors, Jared Dillian. The author of four books including the fantastic Harriman House recently published book: No Worries, How to live a stress-Free Financial Life. Jared graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1996 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, from the University of San Francisco in 2001 with a Master's in Business Administration, concentration in Finance, and from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023 with a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing. Jared worked for a small floor market maker on the Pacific Options Exchange from 1999-2000 and was a trader for Lehman Brothers from 2001 to 2008, specializing in index arbitrage and ETF trading. Jared is a master of market psychology and has been called the “Dr. House” of trading, and he has a following ranging from casual investors to professional traders and hedge fund managers. He has been a regular contributor at Bloomberg Opinion, Forbes, TheStreet.com, and other outlets. Jared is a frequent speaker at conferences, and his appearances include MSNBC, Bloomberg TV, The New York Times, LA Times, Business Insider, was the host of The Jared Dillian Show, a nationally syndicated radio show on personal finance. In his spare time, Jared is a progressive house DJ and speaks frequently on mental health issues at financial institutions. Additionally, Jared is an adjunct professor in the business program at Coastal Carolina University. He was also an investment strategist at Mauldin Economics. In this fascinating and insightful Investing Matters interview Jared Dillian a survivor of 9/11, financial educator, former Wall St. trader, with over twenty-five years' experience of the markets, shares many investing, trading and personal finance lessons and strategies on how to achieve a “No Worries” stress-free financial life. Topics and discussions include: -Desired to a writer and author -Serving a spy for Coast Guard Intelligence. -His catalyst for going part-time to Business School. -Outworking everyone else. -His first lucky break in finance. -His hunger and determination to succeed. -Working on the Trading Floor -Working at Lehman Brothers as an Index Arbitrage trader & later as the Head of the ETF trading desk. -Lessons learned at Lehman Brothers -Rejecting a huge financial salary & security. -Backing himself & the importance of thinking big. -The Daily Dirtnap newsletter growth & success. - How & when he started investing and his current Investing/trading philosophy. -Always being contrarian. -Buying out of favour stocks. -Sentiment a recurring winning strategy. -Huge OIL qualitative trading success. -Psychology. -Deep value investing -No stock, no index, no mutual fund is safe. -Generating risk adjusted returns. -Minimising volatility. -The characteristics and straits of success investors & traders. -Hedge Funds -Growth of Private Equity and potential risks. - How to “Live in the Noise” of the markets and optimise your decision making. -The rationale behind the use of “Invest then Investigate”. -The book, No Worries: How to live a stress-Free Financial Life. -Why F.I.R.E. is a dumb philosophy. -- Why we can all choose how much money we earn. - The optimal way to minimize financial risk and stress. -Buying Vs Renting property -The Cult of Home ownership - The rule 150. -Investing diversification. -The awesome portfolio of ETFs. -Stocks/Bonds/Cash/Gold/Real Estate -Trading Bitcoin -The emergence of the Bitcoin ETF -The option value of cash -Personal finance and the Abundance Mindset

To influence for good, character paired with strong leadership skills is paramount. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dana Born '83 brings the two together in Ep. 8 of Long Blue Leadership. ----more---- SUMMARY Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dana Born discusses the importance of character and leadership in the Air Force Academy's mission. She shares her background and career, including her time as the Dean of Faculty at the Academy. The General reflects on her class reunion experience and the impact of her family's military background. She explores the concept of leaders being born vs. made and highlights the value of curiosity and courage in leadership. Gen. Born emphasizes the importance of seeking help and mentorship and shares recommended readings for developing leadership skills.   OUR FAVORITE QUOTES "Character and leadership are paramount for Air Force Academy graduates to influence for good." "I think that if I were to say there's two really important takeaways, those for me have been, be curious, be more curious. And that is just really asking a lot of questions." "I think leading with your heart and leading with, like the recognition that things that are hard, make your heart rate go up. Courage, you know, our heart rate goes up when we're in danger physically, morally, psychologically. And I think leaning into that to where our heart rate goes up a little bit is how we learn and grow." "I think there's that keeping the both and in the integration of that is what helped me in some of those tough decisions. I mean, I remember having to take a security clearance away from a lieutenant colonel, for all the right reasons, but trying, you know, that person then was going to lose their position in the Air Force, because it required a security clearance. And, and it wasn't a situation that I put that person in, right, they put themselves in that position, but what I didn't want to do was deliver the news in a way that then the individual would feel like they have nothing left right to or would ultimately, you know, take their life, right, that always was present to say, uh, don't want this person to go away with anything other than, you know, your life is not over." "I think courage, you know, the root word of courage is heart. And I think leading with your heart and leading with, like the recognition that things that are hard, make your heart rate go up. Courage, you know, our heart rate goes up when we're in danger physically, morally, psychologically. And I think leaning into that to where our heart rate goes up a little bit is how we learn and grow."  - Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dana Born '83   SHARE THIS EPISODE FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN  |  TWITTER  |  EMAIL     CHAPTERS 00:00  Introduction: Character and Leadership 01:22  General Bourne's Background and Career 05:36  Early Life and Decision to Attend the Air Force Academy 08:19  Becoming the Dean of Faculty at the Air Force Academy 11:49  Challenges and Lessons as Dean 22:59  Discovering Leadership Abilities 24:24  Lessons from Friction Moments 26:19  Pivoting and Overcoming Challenges 27:49  Best Attributes of Leaders 29:46  Seeking Help and Mentorship 32:06  Balancing Compassion and Difficult Decisions 34:26  Family's Influence on Leadership 38:12  Developing Leadership Skills: Curiosity and Courage 40:04  Purpose and Passion 41:53  Recommended Readings 44:42  Conclusion     GEN. BORN'S BIO Dana H. Born (Co-Director, Center for Public Leadership (CPL); Faculty Chair, Senior Executive Fellows (SEF) Program; Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School of Government) is a retired Brigadier General with 30 years of service in the United States Air Force. Prior to coming to Harvard, from 2004-2013, she served two terms as the Dean of the Faculty at the United States Air Force Academy where she was also the Professor and Head of the Behavioral Sciences and Leadership Department. Previously, Dana served as an Exchange Officer with the Royal Australian Air Force, Assistant Director for Recruiting Research and Analysis for the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy), Deputy Chief of the Personnel Issues Team for the Department of the Air Force (DC/Staff Personnel), Aide and Speech Writer to the Secretary of the Air Force, Squadron Commander for 11th Mission Support Squadron at Bolling AFB, DC and in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A graduate with distinction of the United States Air Force Academy, Professor Born received her B.S. in Behavioral Sciences (1983), M.S. in Experimental Psychology from Trinity University, TX (1985), M.A. in Research Psychology from University of Melbourne (1991) and Doctorate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Penn State University (1994). She received Penn State University's Alumni Fellow Award (2012) and Distinguished Alumni Award (2018) and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Simmons College in Humane Administration (2007). Born is the recipient of the Secretary of the Air Force's Eugene M. Zuckert Award for Outstanding Management Achievement, Air Force Association's Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award for outstanding contributions to Aerospace education, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Defense Meritorious Service Medal. She has been honored with the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Annual Teaching Awards as well as the Harvard Kennedy School of Government Innovation in Teaching Award in 2017. Dr. Born is a Trustee on the United States Air Force Academy's Falcon Foundation – serving on the Strategy, Governance and Scholarship Committees; Supporting Director on the USAFA Endowment Board, Past President of the Massachusetts Women's Forum; Senior Consultant for the Core Leadership Institute; Peer Evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission; Member of the Women Corporate Directors, International Women's Forum and Council on Foreign Relations; Council Member on Boston Mayor's Pay Equity Workforce; Advisory Board Member for “With Honor;” and “A Child's Guide to War” documentary, “Blue Star Families,” Senior Officer for Mission: Readiness; Past-President of the American Psychological Association (Society for Military Psychology) and previous Independent Director on Board of the Apollo Education Group having served on Compensation, Audit and Special Litigation Committees.  - Copy and image credit:  Harvard University         Gen. Born is a member of the HOW Conversations video (and podcast) series hosting team, bringing together a varied group of experts and leaders to discuss timely issues of our reshaped world through the lenses of moral leadership, principled decision-making, and values-based behavior. VIEW THE VIDEO SERIES  |  LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  - Copy and image credit:  Harvard University     ABOUT LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP Long Blue Leadership is a production of the Long Blue Line Podcast Network, drops every two weeks on Tuesdays, and is available on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Spotify and all your favorite podcast platforms. Search @AirForceGrads on your favorite social channels for Long Blue Leadership news and updates!          FULL TRANSCRIPT   SPEAKERS Our guest, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dana Born '83  |  Our host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz   Gen. Dana Born  00:06 Through mentorship and wise counsel, in early days actually and magnified through the time at the Air Force Academy, that character is paramount. It's also not enough, because you want to be a person of strong character that also has leadership, qualities that help influence for good. We can have leadership where people are able to influence but maybe not for good. And we can have character but have people of great character that aren't able to mobilize the influence. And so, I have just been, I guess, embracing that character and leadership aspect of our mission.   Naviere Walkewicz  01:19 My guest today is retired Brigadier General Dana Born, a 1983, graduate of the Air Force Academy. I'm excited to host this conversation with General Born, a recognized and widely respected expert in moral leadership, serving as a lecturer in public policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. We're going to explore the trajectory of General Born's own development as a leader. Our conversation will begin with her days as a cadet at the Air Force Academy, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Science and Leadership. General Born began building her body of work then, first as a student, then analyst and researcher, now writer, teacher and speaker on public policy and society in the field of moral leadership as a How Institute for Society Distinguished Fellow through her distinguished 30 year military career, and since her retirement from the Air Force in 2013, she has been formally recognized more than 20 times for her exemplary service and academic excellence. In 2004, she became the first female Academy graduate to return to her alma mater as the Dean of Faculty, a role she held for two terms. Her work has been published more than 40 times and she has delivered nearly 200 presentations. General Born has endorsed more than a dozen books on leadership and public policy, and has contributed to five others. In addition to her work at Harvard, she hosts a video podcast series called HOW Conversations during which she discusses the tenets of moral leadership. Her guests include nationally and internationally recognized leaders from the private, military and public sectors. General Born. Welcome, and thank you for being here today.   Gen. Dana Born  02:54 Thank you so much for the wonderful introduction. And it's great to be in the Long Blue Line conversation with you and all our other members of our tremendous extended family in our Air Force. So glad to be here.   Naviere Walkewicz  03:07 Thank you so much, ma'am. And you know, you recently were just here for a reunion. How was that experience?   Gen. Dana Born  03:13 It was spectacular. The only way I can describe it is like going to see family members that you haven't seen for a while. And even after 44 years, since our induction day, it was like just picking up where, you know, we left off in terms of the connection, the common bond, it was probably better than I anticipated. And I can't actually explain why. But it was just so special. It was poignant as well, because certainly during those times, we spend time reflecting on those that are no longer with us. And it was very powerful in terms of the way that our class decided to do that with. We don't call it a yellow cap, right, because there's nothing yellow in the military, but with our gold caps. And classmate who remembered our fallen friend, and lit a candle on behalf of them. And it was too many hats. It was too many candles, it was too many people that we have lost. But it was something that was spectacular in another way because we had such great stories to share that sort of brought back you know, the legacy and the person of our classmates. And so I think we left with a little bit more spring in our step in terms of let's make our lives and the lives of those we love count each day. So it was really inspiring and quite an amazing time.   Naviere Walkewicz  04:41 I love hearing that. I get to come back for my 25th next year and even though I'm, you know, here working in this capacity, there is something so special that's timeless. With graduates, when they come together, we really do just kind of pick up where we left off and so I'm looking forward to that as well.   Gen. Dana Born  04:57 We got together with our what we call "dooley squadron," but you know, with our classes that we were with for the first two years, and then also with the last two years, because we transitioned after our three-degree year, and there was one individual that was in my, like, all four years together. And so that was kind of fun as well, yes.   Naviere Walkewicz  05:18 What our listeners love to do is kind of get to know our speakers as well. So if we could travel back to maybe your childhood and early days before the Academy. We'd really like to get to know what Gen. Born was like back then, you know, where did you grow up? What were you like? What were you into? Maybe you can take us back.   Gen. Dana Born  05:36 That's going back aways because I entered the Air Force Academy in 1979. So it really is going back decades here. But I grew up in a small town in upstate New York called Penn Yan. And, you know, we maybe had two or three thousand people. It was a very small town. If you think of Norman Rockwell, that is kind of, you know, the the old world, maybe even American Graffiti. That is my hometown. Everybody knows everybody pretty much still to this day. And I graduated from high school, the same day that I flew out to start basic training the next day. I literally didn't get to stay for my whole high school graduation. Because on the East Coast, graduations tend to be late June and of course, that's when basic Cadet training begins. So I hopped on a commercial airplane for the very first time, the day I graduated from high school. I flew airplanes before I drove a car. But I flew with my flight instructor actually to the nearest airport and then flew commercially, for the first time in my life, to go start basic training. I'd never been west of Ohio, and of course, people think about Ohio as the Midwest. So it was really going into a brave new world for me, certainly.   Naviere Walkewicz  06:58 So, were you always someone very courageous looking at new things. I mean, you said you were flying before you got into a car. So that's a bit telling there. What are their characteristics? Would you say you had as a young girl?   Gen. Dana Born  07:11 Yeah. I think that's, I wouldn't have characterized it actually as courageous. But I was certainly enjoyed adventure and the outdoors. I mean, some of my favorite activities. My dad was the vice president of a local college. And we grew up on a lake. So you know, waterskiing sailing, you know, boating, I loved to run, I love to fly, I love to ski. So there was that adventurous spirit. And certainly, I think that was part of the selection to go to the service academy. But it was also my dad, being a college professional and administrator, he took me to a college fair at the University of Vermont, I still remember this. And my dad had been enlisted in the Coast Guard, and right after World War Two, but he taught me how to salute. And I was always just kind of enamored with that part of his life. And I saw a Coast Guard Academy booth at this fair. And I got really excited. I went back to my father who was at his booth for his college and I said, "Dad, I know where I want to go, I want to go to the United States Coast Guard Academy." And then, when I applied, they said, "Oh, you missed the application date for this year, you'll have to come next year." And I was not wanting to wait to go to college. Right? I was ready. And so they said, well, there's these other academies. And I went back and talk to my track and cross country coach, and he did some exploration for me. And he said, "What about the Air Force Academy?" And I said, "Where is that?" And they said, "Colorado," and I thought, okay, skiing, mountains, you know, running. And that really was, it was his kind of helping me search through, okay, if this isn't an option, you know, what are your other options? And it turned out to be serendipity, just a very good fit and very grateful to this day, you know, for his mentorship.   Naviere Walkewicz  09:07 Well, I was going to ask how the Air Force Academy came into the picture. And it was by chance from the US Coast Guard Academy timing being off.   Gen. Dana Born  09:16 It was meant to be, I think, and, you know, I've had fun, you know, with over the years certainly while I was the dean working closely with the leadership at the Coast Guard Academy, you know, just kind of puns you know, they've changed their application date, I think to be more aligned now, but it was it was funny in talking with them about that, but it worked out really for the better. Well, you're also aware I have a mixed family in terms of you know, having Marine Corps and Air Force and Navy and Coast Guard. So we're all really in the same profession.   Naviere Walkewicz  09:56 We went kind of back in the early childhood days, but you just about your family kind of having mixed roles in different services. What does that all look like?   Gen. Dana Born  10:05 Yeah, I actually just recalled, as you were asking that question, I thank you for digging deeper there, because I forgot to mention Army as well and certainly my brother in law was a West Point graduate.   Naviere Walkewicz  10:16 We did that for him.   Gen. Dana Born  10:19 So appreciate that. You know, it's interesting, because I did not other than my dad's Coast Guard service really did not have a lot of military in my family. And but when I met my now husband, who is a Naval Academy graduate, when we were assigned to the Pentagon, it opened up a whole like military side of the family, because he does have a brother that went to VMI, one that went to West Point, he went to the Naval Academy, his father was a WWII aviator, who retired from the Navy. And so I and my family was primarily all educators, right? So I must say that it was providence, right, to get to the dean of the faculty position where I think it was keeping both sides of the family happy the educators as well as blended military service. And then of course, we have two daughters who are serving now, and one of them is 2020, graduate from the Air Force Academy, whose IP instructor pilot in helicopters and our youngest, who's a Naval Academy graduate who is in the Marine Corps now and just heading over to serve in Okinawa for three years as a comm. strat. officer in the Marine Expeditionary Forces. So we are certainly in a family business of of military service.   Naviere Walkewicz  11:41 Ma'am, you just shared a little bit about your time at the Academy as dean, first female graduate to become dean and then you serve two terms. What was that like?   Gen. Dana Born  11:50 It's interesting, that you asked that question and, of your, I know your own background in working a lot of issues, particularly women in leadership issues in diversity, equity inclusion, I find it actually paradoxical to think of myself as kind of the, you know, the first female dean because it is a fact, I'm just really grateful that we have a currently serving dean who's also a female. And it's interesting, because we just want to fit in, right, and just be the dean. And yet, if we don't say female dean, then we're invisible. And so it really is paradoxical. Anytime you're a minority of having a an adjective that caveats or clarifies, you know, that your your role. So I recognize that, but I'm really just so thrilled that I had the opportunity, and again, through a lot of mentors, encouraging and supporting through that journey, because I think I like many others, particularly women, take ourselves out of the running, because we haven't seen somebody go into that kind of an authority position before that look like us or are like us. So it was really people telling me, you know, don't you think it's your duty, you know, to offer to serve in that capacity, you know, why take yourself out of the running, if the Air Force thinks you're the right person at the right time, and you're willing to, then it's your duty to put your name in. And, and that was really the thinking that drew me to apply. And I'm really glad to have had that opportunity, not just for one term, but for to, and to see that, you know, there's more behind me that are more, you know, diverse, that is really good for our Academy.   Naviere Walkewicz  13:36 I'm glad you brought that up, because I actually struggled in asking that question for the similar reasons of saying first female to do something and at the same time, having been walking in those paths, understanding that sometimes people need to see people who have walked in those shoes that look like them, etc. So I'm glad that you kind of talked about the importance of recognizing those things, even though at the same time we see ourselves as I'm the qualified person to be doing this. So I appreciate you showing that.   Gen. Dana Born  14:01 It's hard to do though, too, because, you know, if you think about the generation of the first several classes to go through the academy, it was really a token time. I mean, I think we had 8.4% women that came in in our class. And so we didn't want to be seen as anything other than fitting in. And so it is hard for us also. And I remember when General Desjardins and I were serving together as the comm and the dean, right the first time you had two females in those two roles. And we had to kind of get over that. We had many conversations to say, hey, if the current population is wanting to have conversations, you know about women in the military, we need to have those conversations. Those are, you know, part of what we bring and it was and we had to listen a lot, right, because there was so much we didn't know about how the experience is similar and we're different for the now cadet, right, while we were in those positions.   Naviere Walkewicz  15:03 And that was actually one of the questions I had, from your experiences as a cadet, the highs and lows. And then what did that look like for you in the role then if dean, how did that change your perspective? Or, you know, looking at how you improved things, or made a difference?   Gen. Dana Born  15:17 I'm gonna go back to the highs and low question because the high was clearly meeting some of the most amazing, talented, diverse people that I had been exposed to, if you think about coming out of this small town, to the cadet wing that was twice the size, much more diverse representing countries around the world. I was, I was so in awe of look at who I'm here with, I was also very scared because we all got that, you know, warning that look left look, right, one, one or two of you aren't going to be there, right, at graduation. So it was a little, a little bit of a fire, right to say I better stay giving it my best, but I really think that's a high. And to this day, that's and even as the dean, it was always a wow moment to look around and see the incredible people that we got to be in the kind of common cause with and gave me great hope always for the future, both while I was a cadet and as the dean and now serving, you know, with the Air Force Academy Foundation, it's really inspiring and elevating, and provides hope during times that, you know, can be very daunting. The low, I would just want to get that out of the way, right? The low is always hard to talk about. But I think one of my low points, but it didn't last long. Because I I really had a love of flying, and a love of the air, I lost my pilot qualification probably because I was not studying properly. And, you know, my flashlight under my covers trying to pass that "EE" test or something. And so I did not have the opportunity to fly upon graduation. And that was hard. Because one the culture, you know, we're so oriented towards, "What you're, you're not going to fly?" And I couldn't, it was just not an option for me. And so I really just had to pivot in terms of what are the other needs and ways that I might be able to serve. But that that was a hard time to do that. And it was actually right before commitment. And so people were asking, you know, are you still gonna stay? And I thought, "Well, why wouldn't I am sure the Air Force has other, you know, ways to serve." So, but that was that was kind of a low. And I think another I don't know is if it's a low, but it might be one that I look back on. I was intercollegiate for 12 seasons. And so I had a whole lot of depth of really athletics, and really close friendships because of that, and a lot of travel to places I've never traveled to. But I also then think I didn't get as much breadth of experience of because time was so precious and trying to keep up academically. You know, and I think as I look back, you know, I had participated in theater when I was in high school, but I didn't have time for you know, Blue Bards or anything outside of really athletics and some of the military work that we got to do and keep up with academics and, you know, try to do well there and in my major.   Naviere Walkewicz  18:50 So ma'am you mentioned something about the pivot you had to make and you know, some of the disappointment that came with that. How did you kind of get to that positive headspace when your plan changed so dramatically.   Gen. Dana Born  19:02 It's hard for me to go back and put myself in what did it there. But I can think of examples like right now what comes to mind for me is the iRobot or the I don't know what how you refer to it, but those, you know, round circular vacuums that if yes, if they get up against a wall, they know that they're there to clean the floor, and they just find a redirect and they keep going. And that's sort of what I think it's been for me, you know, when you kind of stay oriented on your purpose and what you are passionate about. It's easy to not give up but to find another way. And that happened to me when I was fortunate enough to be in a PhD program sponsored by the Air Force Academy in the Air Force to go to Penn State University and right after my second year, the Air Force was downsizing and trying to provide opportunity for people to not have a commitment to school and to be able to basically give up that commitment and not come into the Air Force. And I got that letter that said, "Hey, you can you know, we're sorry. But right now we have an option if you'd like to, you know, get out of the Air Force, you can." And I remember thinking like, you've invested in me to be here for this PhD program. And, you know, I'm hopeful that there's something with this I can do for my Air Force. And so no, I don't want to get out. And so it was kind of like that same iRobot response of I'm here to do this. And so I'm going to figure out a pivot to be able to stay and contribute in a way that might be valuable.   Naviere Walkewicz  20:44 That is a great analogy, ma'am. That's fantastic. Well, I know this is not new to you, ma'am. Because with you're hosting other podcasts on leadership, there's questions that you know, our listeners love to learn about, that you're very familiar with. So I'd like to start with one that you ask often about leaders being born versus made. And I know your thoughts on this, that they are both born and made. But I'm hoping you might be able to share a little bit more about what led you to that perspective.   Gen. Dana Born  21:12 I think it's through mentorship and wise counsel, in early days, actually, and magnified through the time at the Air Force Academy, that that character is paramount in terms of us being effective humans. And it's also not enough, because you want to be a person of strong character that also has leadership, qualities that help influence for good. And I remember, during my time, even as the dean when we were developing the character and leadership center, and talking about do we call it the in because it used to be the Center for Character Development? Or do we call it the Center for Leadership Development? And are they the same, and I was fascinated with those conversations, because we really got to a point where it is both and and we need to call out character and leadership. Because we can have great, or I won't say great, but we can have leadership where people are able to influence but maybe not for good. And we can have character, but have people of great character that aren't able to mobilize the influence. And so I have just been, I guess, embracing that character and leadership aspect of our mission, primarily, from the time at the Air Force Academy to present day research and investment in teaching and working with executives, graduate students, undergraduates and boards.   Naviere Walkewicz  22:50 Was it would you say at the Air Force Academy is when you knew yourself to be a leader? Or, when did you have the desire to lead?   Gen. Dana Born  22:59 Interestingly enough, I think about that back at my small town of Penn Yan, New York, and some of that, I have to attribute to the fact that we didn't have many people. I mean, my school had 1,000 people but bused in from 20, or 30 miles in every different direction. And so the because the town wasn't that big, so we had a chance. Matter of fact, I was like, I was Miss Flying Club, you know, for the parade. I was, you know, the head of women's athletics for my school, I got to be on Student Council and be a treasure for my class, and, you know, captain of the cross country team and the track team, it really did stretch me into places that I might not have sought out myself. But people kind of put me in those positions, and then helped me to learn through those positions. But I must say, most of my learning was when things didn't go so well, you know, how come you know, people aren't buying into this, you know, motto. And, you know, what is the dynamic that's happening? You know, we're, we're fractured as a team, you know, how can we fix this? And so it was really through some of those friction moments that I probably learned the most and really loved the opportunity have an input and an influence?   Naviere Walkewicz  24:19 Can you share some of those because I think some of our listeners are certainly in parts of their leadership journeys, where they're, they may be facing some of those, you know, friction moments or their early parts of their leadership lessons. You know, what were some of the early lessons that you took on that you might share with them if they experience something like that?   Gen. Dana Born  24:38 I think what came to mind for me, more recent examples, clearly, because they're still pretty fresh. But what came to me when you were talking about maybe early years, was I think we're I may be let myself downs nd we're I didn't feel as though I did well enough to be considered a leader. Right? You have to, you know, it's the hero's journey. And I think that I've learned over the years that you don't need to be perfect as a leader. Quite the contrary, right people can relate and, and really be on their own development journey more when we are human and imperfect. And that took me a long time to really embrace because there is that pressure, right, that we feel like we have to be perfect. And we have to know so much, and do so well. And I think that that's, that's not people know that humans aren't perfect, right? So if you're coming across perfect, right? People look for the chinks in the armor. And the higher you are, the higher you fall. So I think that I had that experience at the Air Force Academy, I shared recently in a Sabre Society, talk that, you know, I had been a commander during 9/11, at Bolling, Air Force Base. And it really, I was so proud of how my unit did, and the people that were recognized for just excellence, and we were prepared, and we were responsive. And it was really exciting. And I chose to stay in and ended up at the Air Force Academy as a department chair. And I brought my same self and my same, you know, you know, command energy and I failed miserably in the first, you know, several months, we were going through the sexual assault and sexual harassment crisis, and I was being fairly directive, which worked well with the population I was leading in Washington, DC during 9/11 did not work as well, when you have a very small but mature, you know, mostly PhDs, professional faculty, that I needed to listen to more and not be directive, and it took not long, you know, for what we call it, the Air Force Academy, the blanket party for quite respectable people to come in and say, ma'am, this isn't working and to swallow that humility pill, and, and realize, okay, we need to, I need to adapt here, not lose myself, but adapt to this new environment and situation,   Naviere Walkewicz  27:11 Maybe you can share some of the best attributes that you've you've come across in leaders, because, you know, everyone leading from the authentic selves, brings it forward in their own ways. But what are some of the ones that you see time and true, and again, that are really spoken with you as best attributes?   Gen. Dana Born  27:27 I think what I have grown to really value is people who probably listen well, and who are curious, and, and I've, I've, I've also found people who see the individual in each person, like, what makes Naviere tick, what is it that's important to you personally, and professionally? You know, what are the ways that you are at your best, and that I think is, is really helpful. I also, I don't know why it just came to me, but I'm kind of led to share it is, I heard some great advice. When I was a younger officer, and for where people were not performing to expectations, instead of blaming the individual or feeling as though you know, they're no good, we need to their poor performer label and move them on. It's really better when we asked three questions, when somebody's not meeting, a standard, you know, have I been as a person, you know, leading? Have I been clear in the expectations? And if I have, then the next question is, have I prepared them? Or given them the right training? Or, you know, opportunity to be good at what I'm asking them to do? And then the third is, if the answer to the first two is I have, I did, then what else is happening in their lives that for whatever reason, they're not meeting, you know, the expectations or standards. And if there's nothing there, then you start the performance plan. But, that was, I think, when people are like giving you space to learn and grow and taking kind of a co collaborative ownership of performance. I've, I've, I've thrived in those situations more than and I hope people in my leadership have thrived in those situations more as well, because it is more of a approach that is a shared approach to getting the mission accomplished and taking care of people.   Naviere Walkewicz  29:38 That's an amazing nugget that you shared. I mean, I'm just I can think back throughout my career and times when I probably should have leveraged something like that, and I might have been more effective. Thinking about what pieces have I not maybe done as well or have I done those things, as you said, kind of do a reflective piece from a leadership perspective, to be able then to collaborate in a you know, a better way forward. That's awesome, ma'am. Thank you.   Gen. Dana Born  30:02 Yeah, I had a couple of terrible times of moral discernment, I would say, in decision making when those situations came up, particularly when, you know, you're having to make a decision where somebody's going to be incarcerated. And, you know, I, I had one of those situations where, you know, I was actually eight months pregnant, and the individual was a failure to show up for he was an honor guardsman failure to show for several funerals. And his, his wife was eight months pregnant. And here I was sitting, as you know, the summary court official having to decide if I'm going to throw, you know, him in a situation where he's absent from his family, and, you know, and what kind of financial, leeway will I have in order to help the family but still hold him accountable. And that was very, very difficult because of my own, you know, situation and empathy. But at the same time, it hit me during that decision that there are a lot of airmen who are not there for the birth of their kids or for special events and are deployed in harm's way. And they're doing the mission, not A.W.O.L.. And so I ultimately decided to, you know, incarcerate him for his failure to go and being A.W.O.L. and also try to protect with some leniency, his family situation.   Naviere Walkewicz  31:39 Leading with compassion, but always being accountable, ma'am, that's, it's tough. And I think, you know, we have many listeners that find themselves in those situations. And I've often been asked, you know, I'm a mom, how can I advance my career professionally, I have to do all these other things as well. And so maybe a question that I might tie to that a little bit. You know, how do you how did you balance, that compassion side of leadership and still be able to make some those difficult decisions in the moment? And you know, what would you share with others and how they might do that and think through things when it maybe feels a little bit too hard or too daunting?   Gen. Dana Born  32:15 It is very hard and is daunting. And you use the term balance, and I, I love the word balance. You know, I'm a middle child, and I'm a Libran. You know, I like balanced, but I have found balance to be very difficult. There's a term called. "balance is bunk." And I like that because it's anytime I feel like I've had anything in balance, it's about ready to go on tilt. And so I try to change out the word balance with the word integrate, that works better for me or Harmonize How do I bring together those things and the Airforce in the time that I was working at the in the Chief of Staff's personnel office came up with a motto, "People First in Mission Always," and it can be, "Mission First." And people always, but it's sort of like the chicken and the egg, they both actually go together. And they're very important. And so I think there's that keeping the both and in the integration of that is what helped me in some of those tough decisions. I mean, I remember having to take a security clearance away from a lieutenant colonel, for all the right reasons, but trying, you know, that person then was going to lose their position in the Air Force, because it required a security clearance. And, and it wasn't a situation that I put that person in, right, they put themselves in that position, but what I didn't want to do was deliver the news in a way that then the individual would feel like they have nothing left right to or would ultimately, you know, take their life, right, that always was present to say, uh, don't want this person to go away with anything other than, you know, your life is not over. But you know, this is a very serious trajectory that you have to decide how you're going to go forward from this point. And that was hard, very hard, but it's both people and mission that I think we have to embrace in the way that we carry on what we're responsible for, for our nation.   Naviere Walkewicz  34:25 Well, I think about you know, some of those stories that you shared and some of the experiences you had, I mean, you probably had to go home and, and your your network at home, your family was there with you through all of the journey. How has your family influenced you as a leader and maybe what role do they play in that?   Gen. Dana Born  34:40 I talked a lot with my family, like the time around the dinner table was really sort of transparency. And that bothered my children because I started to hear things back that I thought they shouldn't have to be hearing some of this, and so I also kind of drew inward and decided that that I, "Who can I talk with," right, because I don't want to bring work home, so to speak, that weighs down the family. I want to focus on them. And so I went through a period where I suffered in silence. And I think many leaders and many people, as particularly when you have, you know, security issues that you can't talk about certain things with others. I think we need to find a way and I ultimately did find someone that I could go to and say, I need some advice. And that was monumental, because it helped me understand that I had not been doing that with with great mentors. And I thought about it. And it shocked me that I was not asking for advice. And I thought, How do I feel like if Naviere or someone comes to me and ask for advice, I feel like, wow, if they think I have, yeah, exactly. They're including me, I have something to offer. They care about what I have to say. And so I really had an epiphany that said, I need to do that more. And I started to reach out. And in one case, I reached out to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, you know, having talked with the superintendent first. And it was phenomenal. Because I had such a different perspective on something I was ruminating over. And I thought Why did I wait so long?   Naviere Walkewicz  36:26 What advice would you give to some that are suffering in silence, and maybe can't see that next step? And to doing that what actually helped you to go seek help and ask for help or ask for guidance and mentorship?   Gen. Dana Born  36:39 I think recognizing, well, in some cases, vulnerability is a strength. And, you know, Brene Brown, who I really do love her work. And her, her, her YouTube or, you know, Netflix, a lot of great science and also practice, but she said, What makes you vulnerable, makes you beautiful. And I think that that is part of it is to recognize that, you know, we're all vulnerable, or we're all broken in maybe different places, right to quote some history. And so I think it connects us and builds trust when we are willing to be vulnerable. And I think it takes courage as well, to let ourselves be seen for all, you know, we have a saying that's warts and all. And, you know, to let ourselves be really fully seen,   Naviere Walkewicz  37:33 That resonates with so many people. I think a lot of times people when they're listening to podcasts, and they're, they're just trying to learn and get better in their professional career in their personal lives. Just a can take one little thing that someone really resonates with. And I think you sharing that bit about being reflective and not necessarily suffering in silence, but but looking for helping others I think is going to be really powerful for some. So thank you for sharing some of that.   Gen. Dana Born  37:56 I think the key takeaway is, is just building on what we just talked about, like if I had a foot-stomper, right from our Air Force Academy days, that's like, if you're starting to fall asleep, right? I use that at Harvard. And I'm like, "Does anybody know what foot stamper actually means?" It means, you know, this, is it pay attention. And I'm, I'm really motivated by the John F. Kennedy quote, "Leadership, well, learning and leadership are indispensable from each other." I think that if I were to say there's two really important takeaways, those for me have been, be curious, be more curious. And that is just really asking a lot of questions. Leaning into not judgment, but leaning into really digging into and trying to understand. And that gets us, I think, in a whole different place. That is a good place. And so I haven't always done that. Well, curiosity is like a growth mindset. And I think that is something that I really would recommend to our listeners, be more curious. And I think that's being helped by Chat GPT and Generative AI because it's all about the questions you ask. And, and then it kind of gets at what answers you get. And I think that's maybe training us to be, you know, more curious and careful in how we're asking and being curious. The other is courage. And you brought this up earlier, but I think courage, you know, the root word of courage is heart. And I think leading with your heart and leading with, like the recognition that things that are hard, make your heart rate go up. Courage, you know, our heart rate goes up when we're in danger physically, morally, psychologically. And I think leaning into that to where our heart rate goes up a little bit is how we learn and grow and how we basically can make positive change. So, those two things together, curiosity and courage, under the umbrella of learning and leading go, you know, they're indispensable to each other is the takeaway. I thought you might ask me like, you talked about purpose earlier. What is your purpose? What is it that gets you out of bed in the morning? And what is it that keeps you going through the tough times? And what is it at the end of your, you know, last breath that will have been your dash in your life, your purpose, your why, and mine actually is a simple phrase to myself. I use the term, "kick chocks", and "kick chocks" is, you know, the bricks in front of the wheel of the airplane, and when you're ready to go, you gotta get, gotta get rid of them, or you can't take off. But sometimes you have to kind of have the chocks there, to pause and to, you know, refuel and to do things. So kick chocks, to me has sort of been a way that I am channeled. Some call it your true north, or your Polaris, your compass, and it speaks to me because I can, I can go, go, go, go and never put chocks in front. I also can keep chocks in front of myself and, and limit myself and, and I'm passionate about what is it that somebody needs to have a break? You know? And when is it when somebody has got something in the way or team or organization that's holding them back? And how do I help identify that and kick chocks with them so we can take off. So, it speaks to me. But yeah, the purpose I think, purpose and passion and the individualization of that, so because everybody is so different comes from our life stories, and I love learning about people's purpose.   Naviere Walkewicz  41:51 General born, might you share with us, you know, maybe what you're reading, watching or listening to that's helped you develop your leadership skills.   Gen. Dana Born  41:59 I love to listen to everything. I mean, I am a listener, you know, we all know how we we learn best, I'm really auditory. So podcasts I pick up, I really do a lot with the Council on Foreign Relations. I do listen also to a lot of leadership podcasts, because I just find the whole topic of leadership fascinating for so many different approaches to what we think we're all talking about the same, it just really is expansive of my understanding. And I also now there are so many ways that you can have, you know, auditory books, and or listen to even academic journal articles. So usually, it's a treadmill thing to listen. And I just, I think that is my approach. I also I do like to read, and I think my favorite leadership book is going to shock you. But it's it's sort of got a nautical theme, I think, not an Air Force theme, but its endurance about Shackleton and Antarctica. And there's so many leadership lessons in that book, endurance is one of my favorites. And another one of my favorites is and they're both kind of historical, is Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, written in 1946. I've read that so many times, and he wrote it in nine days, but it's because he wrote it while he was a prisoner in the Nazi prison camp. And then he rewrote it after it was burned. And he was liberated. And it's just an amazing, timeless evergreen read about life and about leadership, about purpose about meaning. And then most recently, for a current one is True North, and that is emerging leaders by Bill George and Zack Clayton. And I just think that that is a great pedagogy of thinking about ourselves. Put our own oxygen mask on first so that we can better care for the mission and the people that are entrusted to us and the change we want to see in the world. So, that's a current reader TrueNorth for emerging leaders.   Naviere Walkewicz  44:24 It's been amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time, ma'am. It's been a pleasure and an honor.   Gen. Dana Born  44:28 It's a pleasure and an honor. And I thank all our listeners for listening in and we wish you well.   KEYWORDS Air Force Academy, leadership, people, Air Force, talk, family, dean, work, leader, serve, flew, cadet, Academy, Coast Guard Academy, recognized, years, terms, leading, long, podcasts       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation      

In Episode 77, Sofia interviews Caleb Giddings. Hailing from the sun-soaked shores of California and currently residing in the heartland of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Caleb's journey is a whirlwind of adventure and expertise.With a career rooted in the firearms industry and a past life as a sharp-witted insurance agent, Caleb's story is as diverse as it is captivating. His passion for shooting ignited during his days as a cadet, where he proudly served on the shooting team at the United States Coast Guard Academy, setting the stage for his future endeavors.But Caleb's journey truly took flight when he discovered his love for competitive shooting while in college, honing his skills in the NRA Collegiate Pistol program. In 2006, he took the plunge and founded Gun Nuts Media, a dynamic platform catering to the needs of competitive shooters worldwide.In a moment that would solidify his status as a force to be reckoned with, Caleb stepped onto the iconic stage of the History Channel's marksmen competition, Top Shot, in 2010. Though his journey on the show was marked by intense challenges and fierce competition, Caleb's indomitable spirit left an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers.Fast forward to the present day, and Caleb continues to make waves in the industry as the Director of Community Relations at GunUp and the marketing manager of Taurus USA. His innovative contributions and wealth of knowledge are propelling these companies to new heights, cementing his reputation as a trailblazer in the firearms world.Join us as we uncover the untold stories, triumphs, and insights of Caleb Giddings in this week's episode of the "She Shield Podcast." Brace yourselves for an exhilarating journey into the heart of competition and camaraderie with one of the industry's brightest stars.Follow the pod on instagram for more episode updates @sheshieldpod. Thank you all for your encouragement and support. If you are interested in exclusive content, become a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sheshieldpodPodcast Sponsors: Links and CodesCiguera Gear: Use the code "SHESHIELD10" for 10% off your next Ciguera Gear order to save and support the pod! https://ciguera.com/ Big Tex Ordnance: your soon-to-be favorite retailer for all of your firearms needs. Use code “FIT4FIA” for 10% off your BTO order and to support the pod via https://www.bigtexordnance.com/?ref=79990 Walkers Inc. Hearing Protection: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.walkersgameear.com/ SOG: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://sogknives.com/ GPS Range Bags: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/ Birchwood Casey: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod  https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/ Cold Steel: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.coldsteel.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/sheshieldpodHold My Guns Firearms Storage for Those in Need: https://www.holdmyguns.org/Resources mentioned:1. Caleb's socials: https://www.instagram.com/radicaleb/2. Train with Caleb: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-13-14-terre-haute-in-contextual-revolver-fundamental-revolver-skills-tickets-773309739247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 3. Taurus: https://www.taurususa.com/4. Taurus Range Day Experience: https://www.rangereadystudios.com/courses/the-taurus-experience-at-range-ready

“I think it's easy to make your first million. What's hard is staying there and doing it consistently, because now, all of the pressure is on you.” -Max Sivohins, USCGA ‘13 Max Sivohins is a serial entrepreneur primarily focused on multi-family real estate development and government contracting. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Archie Supply, a distribution company that supplies over 100,000 office, janitorial, and safety products to federal, state and local government agencies from 54 warehouses across the nation. As a real estate investor, Max's portfolio is comprised of over 50 units including mixed-use, multi-family, residential, and office properties. He is also the President and Co-Founder of Skydive Chesapeake, a drop zone operated by a collection of professional skydivers with over 50 years of experience in the sport. Max is a 2013 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy and will be earning his MS in Real Estate Development from George Mason University in May 2024. In this episode, we discuss: Max's story of how he moved to the United States and ended up at the Coast Guard Academy Some of Max's early entrepreneurial ventures and how he found his way to government contracting How Max entered into real estate investment to preserve and grow his wealth The AI company he is supporting the development through research and development and beta testing The mindset behind Max feeling unstoppable Connect with Max: LinkedIn Max shares that his success stems from the relationships he has built and continues to foster. When his family moved to America after the Soviet Union collapsed, they knew no one. Now, Max takes pride in the connections he has made and how he has built and grown his many business ventures. Thank you, Max, for sharing your story as an entrepreneur with us! If you found this episode valuable, please share it with a friend or colleague. If you are a Service Academy graduate and want to take your business to the next level, you can join our supportive community and get started today. Subscribe and help out the show: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Also available on Google Podcasts, Spotify & Stitcher Leave us a 5-star review! Special thanks to Max for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01  

A bit of a format flip on this episode as Sam and Derek tag team an interview with Jared Dillian, author of the new book No Worries: How to Live a Stress-Free Financial Life. Jared has had quite an interesting background from working at Lehman Brothers during their 2008 collapse to building a successful financial newsletter and podcast. The first half of the episode digs into Jared's thought on the current state of the economny, the effect of an inverted yield curve and his thoughts on the FIRE movement. We then jump into the principles discussed in the book for the second half of the episode. About Jared Dillian: Jared Dillian is the editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals, continuously published since 2008. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1996 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, from the University of San Francisco in 2001 with a Masters in Business Administration, concentration in Finance, and from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023 with a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing. Jared worked for a small floor market maker on the Pacific Options Exchange from 1999-2000, and was a trader for Lehman Brothers from 2001 to 2008, specializing in index arbitrage and ETF trading. He is also the author of STREET FREAK: Money And Madness At Lehman Brothers, which was named Businessweek's #1 general business book of 2011, and the novel ALL THE EVIL OF THIS WORLD, published in 2016, THOSE BASTARDS: 69 Essays on Life, Creativity, and Meaning, published in 2023, and NO WORRIES: How To Live a Stress Free Financial Life, to be published in 2024. Additionally, Jared is an adjunct professor in the business program at Coastal Carolina University. Jared is also an investment strategist at Mauldin Economics, and previously contributed to Bloomberg Opinion, Forbes and TheStreet.com. His media appearances include MSNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, BNN, The New York Times, LA Times, Business Insider, Marketwatch, Yahoo! Finance, and dozens of local and syndicated radio programs. He is also the host of The Jared Dillian Show, a nationally syndicated radio show on personal finance. In his spare time, Jared is a progressive house DJ and speaks frequently on mental health issues at financial institutions. Discussed:  Order Jared's New Book No Worries @DailyDirtNap on X/Twitter @JaredDillianMoney on Instagram ILAB 149: Bill Perkins on How To Die with Zero Where we are: Johnny FD – Chiang Mai, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - South Carolina, US / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:30 - Interview with Jared Dillian Begins 05:16 - What's An Inverted Yield Curve? 14:50 - Jared's Thoughts on the FIRE Movement 17:42 - Key Points of the Book 34:34 - Sam & Derek Wrap Up & Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

This week on TechTalk, Dr. Jay and Brad sit down with the founder of The Szigeti Method and the best-selling author of “You Can't Outrun Your Fork,” Dr. Anya Szigeti, DC. “You Can't Outrun Your Fork” is a guidebook on nutrition, healthy living and your optimal diet. Dr. Szigeti is a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, and she is the first African-American Woman (Anya F. Hughes) to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from USCGA. She earned her Masters in Business Administration from Grantham University.  From there, she attended National University of Health Sciences in St. Petersburg, Florida. During her time spent there, Dr. Szigeti completed the coursework and is currently board eligible for both the Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists (DABCI) and the Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (DACBN). She also completed her certification in Acupuncture. Dr. Szigeti is an adjunct professor at St. Petersburg College, a functional medicine professional consultant, the director of a nutrition education program titled Healthy Eating for a Health Waistline, a practicing chiropractor, and the CEO and founder of Back to Health Functional Medicine. Back to Health Functional Medicine was created following Dr. Anya Szigeti's own battle with an autoimmune disease, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and her journey back to health. Her hope is to empower others to take charge of their own health, educate others on the healing properties of nature, and provide hope to those who are suffering from autoimmunity or any other chronic disease or dysfunction. You can purchase her new book, "You Can't Outrun Your Fork," from Amazon today. Visit her website for more information: https://www.youcantoutrunyourfork.com/ 

In today's episode, Christine speaks with Philip C. Schifflin and Christine Brunson from the Seamen's Church Institute about what they do and resilience. They discuss how they help during devastating times and when mariners need support. They highlight that resilience is BENDING not BRAKING and how to build resilience. They explore how to find the coping mechanisms for yourself and realize it's ok to reach out when you need help. This is another great podcast that everyone can benefit from. A little more about Phil and Christine:Phil joined the Seamen's Church Institute as Director of Mariner Advocacy in November 2020, following a 30-year career in the United States Coast Guard. His career included serving as Staff Judge Advocate (senior legal counsel) for Coast Guard District 8 and, prior to that, Captain of the Port of New Orleans, as well as a member of the United States delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Phil is a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, the College of William & Mary Law School, and the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. He currently serves on delegations to various committees of the IMO and as head of the International Christian Maritime Organization's delegation to the International Labor Organization.  Phil can be reached at the Center for Mariner Advocacy at CMA@Seamenschurch.org.Christine Brunson comes to SCI from St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Cypress, Texas. A native Texan, she earned her BA and MS degrees from Baylor University and her MDiv degree from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. Christine shared with others before that despite having done years of work with military personnel and first responders, the maritime world felt unfamiliar toher before stepping into the SCI Chaplain role.  Her goal is to tell as many people as she can about this organization. She shares that mariners are just as much a part of this country's past as they are its future. Christine feels that not only do we need them, but we also need to care for them. She is grateful to be on the SCI care team.Have a Listen & SubscribeThe Women Offshore Podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and most podcast apps. Make sure to subscribe to whatever app you use so that you don't miss out on future episodes.What did you think of the show?Let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also reach out by sending us an email at hello@womenoffshore.org.

About Sean Plankey: Sean Plankey currently serves as the Chief Architect for BedRock Systems, leading efforts to utilize BedRock's formal methods proven software isolation secure platform to solve the most pressing cybersecurity problems across industry and government. Prior to BedRock Systems Sean served as the Public Sector CTO at DataRobot, a Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Platform. In government, Sean served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response at the Department of Energy. In this role he led the design and implementation of DOE's cybersecurity supply chain program CyTRICS. Mr. Plankey also served on the National Security Council as the Director for Maritime and Pacific Cybersecurity Policy, where he co-authored the National Maritime Cybersecurity Plan and multiple Presidential Directives on offensive cyberspace operations. He has also served as the Global Cyber Intelligence Advisor for BP plc, and as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for U.S. Navy Intelligence. He is a 2003 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy and a 2008 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.In this episode, Aaron and Sean Plankey discuss:How do we protect critical infrastructure? The potential risk of public EV charging stations What kind of technology might people invest in? Understanding our supply chains and economic dependenciesKey Takeaways:The majority of the critical infrastructure in the U.S. is owned by the private selector. Therefore, cyber security in critical infrastructures is semi-regulated. Meaning, any changes made will need the collaboration of both government and the private sector.The installation of public EV charging stations along roads requires careful consideration of cybersecurity concerns. The connection between the charging stations, electric vehicles, computers, networks, and physical grid creates potential risks, such as fire hazard, reliability issues with the grid and other issues. When facing a limited budget, the decision between investing in efficiency optimization versus cybersecurity often results in a focus on efficiency. Unfortunately, cybersecurity is often perceived as a cost and its benefits may not be as tangible or easily understood.Currently, the U.S. is granting adversary space in our digital terrain. It poses a lot of risk for us to be the customer of an adversary. We have to know our customers and look more into our economic dependencies. "Now you have access and you have a myriad of connectivity. And you're doing that analysis in the fog. Asset management is very difficult and that's where we need to bring that security. We'll continue to see that increasing IT/OT convergence in the fog. And that's where we protect. " — Sean PlankeyConnect with Sean Plankey:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-plankey/ Connect with Aaron:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrowLearn more about Industrial Defender:Website: https://www.industrialdefender.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/industrial-defender-inc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iDefend_ICSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialdefender7120Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Thanks for listening to our new podcast series, Off The Stage Podcast! Maddy Miller, media specialist for the Hauenstein Center, sits down with retired Vice Admiral of the United States Coast Guard, Sandra Stosz. Sandra is the author of Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters, where she talks about her leadership journey through the Coast Guard and breaking down barriers, especially for women. In this episode, the two discuss Sandra's life and her accomplishments, like being the first woman to lead a United States service academy when she was chosen as the superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy. This episode is packed with great stories of Sandra's time in the Coast Guard and her sharing her life outside her career. Listen today, you won't want to miss it! Learn more about Sandra Stosz here! Learn more about the Hauenstein Center here: Website | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook

We got the opportunity to sit down and talk with Judge Keith McGrath at the roundtable. Here's what you need to know about him. Judicial ExperienceJudge, Tenth District Court of Appeals, Appointed by Governor DeWine in April, 2022  Education1992 Juris Doctor, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio 1989 Bachelor of Arts, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia 1984-1987 United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut  Bar MembershipsAdmitted to Ohio Bar, November 1992 Admitted to Federal Bar for the Southern District of Ohio, January 1993 Admitted to The Supreme Court of the United States of America, May 2000  Previous Non-Judicial Work Experience1997-1998, 2002-2022 Franklin County Prosecutor's Office - Senior Assistant County Prosecutor Senior Trial Staff, Floor Leader, Member of Vehicular Crimes Unit Special Prosecutor for Clark, Montgomery and Muskingum Counties 2012, 2018, 2021 1998-2002 Contract Attorney, Washington D.C. 1993-1997 Columbus City Attorney's Office, Prosecutor's Division, Assistant City Prosecutor  Military Service1984-1987 United States Coast Guard Honorable Discharge April 10, 1987 Received honors for Unit Commendation Medal for extremely meritorious service in support of Coast Guard operations  Professional and Community ActivitiesMentor: The Supreme Court of Ohio Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program 2022 Instructor: Law Enforcement classes in ARIDE and DICE 2012-2022 Member: Charity Newsies, Columbus, Ohio 1997-present Instructor: OPATA, Accident Reconstruction 2012-2018 Coach: Pee Wee Division, Whetstone Soccer League, Columbus, Ohio 2013-2014 Recipient: 2011 Award of Excellence presented by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Judge: University of Maryland Regional Trial Competition 1999-2001 Instructor: The Columbus Bar Association Homeless Project, Columbus, Ohio 1995-1998 Instructor: The Ohio Center for Law Related Education, Columbus, Ohio 1994-1998 Instructor: Martin Essex School for the Gifted Mock Trial, Columbus, Ohio 1995-1998 Judge: Michael F. Colley Trial Competition, The OSU College of Law, Columbus, Ohio 1997 Judge: The OSU College of Law Herman Moot Court Competition, Columbus, Ohio 1993-1996 Submit your questions to http://www.lawyertalkpodcast.com/ (www.lawyertalkpodcast.com). Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere. Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts. He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience. Steve has unique experience handling numerous high publicity cases that have garnered national attention. For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit https://www.ohiolegaldefense.com/ (Yavitch & Palmer Co., L.P.A.)  You can also find Lawyer Talk on these platforms: Rumble: LawyerTalkPodcast Brighteon: LawyerTalkPodcast Gab: @LawyerTalkPodcast GETTR: @LawyerTalk Copyright 2022 Stephen E. Palmer - Attorney At Law

On today's episode, BJ sits down with another MCFA employee, Tom Kraemer, Project/Construction Manager at MCFA. Tom talks about his journey to MCFA, his time at The United States Coast Guard Academy, and when he knew he needed to hone in and go back to school.Resources mentioned:   “A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future” by Daniel Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-New-Mind-Right-Brainers-Future/dp/1594481717“Underdog” can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/underdog_phl/Calls-to-action:  Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!   MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!   Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFAKeywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC 

Topic: Former Department of Homeland Security, Chief Human Capital Officer, Angela Bailey, shares advice and strategies to help leaders build effective teams that operate on trust and mutual respect. Today's guest: Angela Bailey is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AnandaLife, LLC.  Where her purpose is to elevate the power of “We” by enriching the journey of “Me.”  Life/executive journey guidance, retreats, collaborations and workshops are dedicated to helping all achieve their purpose, their path of joy, and ultimately, find their own way to co-create with the Universe. Prior to embarking on this new adventure, Angie was a senior executive in the Federal government for over 14 years, and prior to her retirement, after 40+ years of service, at the end of 2021, she was the Chief Human Capital Officer for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), serving over 250,000 dedicated public servants by providing overall agency human capital leadership to improve agency performance and achieve DHS' mission and goals through human resources policy, systems, and programs for strategic workforce planning, recruitment and hiring, pay and leave, performance management, employee development, executive resources, labor relations, work/life, safety and health and diversity and inclusion.   Angie also served as the Deputy Associate Director for Recruitment and Hiring and Associate Director of Employee Services, prior to her position as Chief Operating Officer, at the Office of Personnel Management.  She also served in a variety of roles within the Department of Defense, including Labor Relations Officer and Human Resource Director for the Defense Contract Management Agency Angie accomplished her work through direct interaction and collaboration with the Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, Directors and other agency and component senior leaders, including the Chief Human Capital Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Acquisition Officers, White House staff; the Office of Management and Budget and various executive departments and agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management; good Government groups such as Partnership for Public Service and employee and labor organizations and associations; payroll providers and shared service centers: members of Congress, their staffs, and entities such as the Government Accountability Office; Federal managers and employees; media; and others. She has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Leadership from Bellevue University, attended Harvard University's National Leadership Preparedness Initiative, served as a Board of Trustee for the United States Coast Guard Academy, is a National Association of Public Administration Fellow, a Reiki Master, and 2021 United States Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award, 2021 United States Secret Service Director's Award, 2021 DHS Distinguished Service Medal, and the recipient of a 2017 Meritorious and 2021 Distinguished Presidential Rank Award. Music: https://www.bensound.com/

It's time to meet some of the main characters in the best March Madness story you didn't know.Behold “The Magnificent 7” recruiting class – a group incoming freshman who would change the Coast Guard Academy men's basketball program forever.We talk to Al Sowers, Jeff Prebeck, Grant Johnson, Craig Johnson, Steve Blum, Donatas Siaudinis and Zach Robertson about how their basketball origin stories – and how they all came to be cadets at the United States Coast Guard Academy. They came from different backgrounds but were united by their competitiveness and their basketball success.---A Lasting Legacy is a multi-part audio documentary that remembers the amazing and improbable runs of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 Coast Guard Academy men's basketball team.It's based on 40 interviews with former players, coaches, rivals, and others.The podcast is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Mark Simon.Please send any thoughts/feedback to Mark at coastguardbears@gmail.com – don't forget to rate and review the podcast too.---Music comes via MelodyLoops.com from the following artists:ABC Studio, AG Music, Alexander Lisenkov, Andy Littlewood, Audiocalm, Azov Music, Colour Tunes, Ebunny, Eitan Epstein, Geoff Harvey, Infraction, Jeremy Kim, Jon Wright, Manuel Ochoa, Media Sushi, Michael Adels, Mike Nowa, Mister Mark, Mr. B Music Studio, Owen Mulcahy, Premium Trax, Raspberry Sounds, Serhii Volunchuk, Strat56, White Cat Music, Yeven Lokhmatov.Podcast logo by Dave Ryner.

This episode is special. With our most distinguished guest ever on this podcast, Brad Singletary and Jimmy Durbin interview a man with high distinction, retired Coast Guard Rear Admiral Stephen Mehling. Our topic is discipline and Admiral Mehling presents some surprising elements of discipline that most men surely never consider. His military experience spans nearly 40 years which included worldwide impact as evidenced by a chest full of medals awarded for exceptional leadership in extremely high-level roles. He shares some exciting stories of both courage and compassion from profound experiences beginning in 1976 at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Admiral Mehling teaches in pure Alpha style: with both boldness and gentleness, with humor and high value, with both energy and reverence. This is a remarkable conversation that all men should hear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message

Brian talks about how he gets into coaching baseball after college and then after being an asst at Tufts and W&M he becomes the Head Baseball Coach at United States Coast Guard Academy this past January

The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Dylan Roberts is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Dylan is a recent graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy with a Commission as a Coast Guard Officer. During this episode, Dylan opens up and shares a very personal story about the night he attempted to take his own life after an argument with his mother during his sophomore year in high school. He walks us through his road to recovery and setbacks such as receiving a letter medically disqualifying him from the Coast Guard Academy in March 2016. Dylan talks about writing a book that documents his journey and talks about how he's used writing as a coping skill. He also discusses debunking the stigma and the benefits of mental health and what the veteran's group, Angels 14 means to him. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shadows-podcast/support

I'm talking to Kemi Asani, a Dance Wellness Educator, Owner, Lead Sweat Coach and Choreographer of Afrobeat Fit®. She is currently leading the movement of the Diaspora known as Afrobeat Fit®. Since 2016, Afrobeat Fit® has hosted over 500 small and large scale virtual and in person experiences centered around African street dance, history and holistic wellness in various metro cities in the United States and Panama! Some most notable clients include The United States Coast Guard Academy, Tiem Athletic, Massachusetts General Hospital, P&G Gillette Headquarters, Boston Chamber of Commerce, Harvard University, Black Health Matters Conference, and Qualcomm, to name a few. Tune in to hear: The connection between identity, community, wellness, culture and history within the African Diaspora How Kemi stopped doing a million things for everyone so that she could focus on her purpose Advice incorporating health effortlessly into your busy life Check out her website, Afrobeat Fit Instagram: @afrobeatfit

Sports is everywhere in America, as we all know: the Super Bowl, the Masters, the World Series, the Stanley Cup, the Olympics, the NBA, MLB, NFL, youth travel sports, and the list goes on and on. So if we understand sports, we may understand America. For us on the podcast series, the question is “does religion factor into sports”? It seems the answer is a loud “yes.”   In 1976 Sports Illustrated published a three-part essay by the famed sports commentator Frank DeFord titled “Religion in Sport” in which he analyzed the cozy relationship between Christianity and sports in the United States, and it was in this article that he coined the term “sportianity”, writing this: it is almost as if a new denomination had been created: Sportianity. While Christian churches struggle with problems of declining attendance, falling contributions and now even reduction in membership, Sportianity appears to be taking off.” That same year Michael Novak published The Joy of Sports, articulating the religiosity embedded in the playing and cheering of sports.   This discussion will help us better understand what religion has done to America, and what America has done to religion, and we trust that as a result, listeners will see how indispensable the idea of religious freedom as a governing principle, is, to the United States and its ability to fulfill its purposes in the world.   Today to talk about religion and sports we have with us Jeffrey Scholes, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, and author of the book Christianity, Race and Sport, to be published next year by Routledge Press. Professor Scholes' research interests center on the relationship between religion and sports, and American political theology. He is the author of Vocation and the Politics of Work: Popular Theology in a Consumer Culture and co-author of Religion and Sports in American Culture.   Join us in building The National Museum of American Religion in the nation's capital, to open in 2026, on the 240th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's immortal words "Almighty God hath created the mind free", by donating at storyofamericanreligion.org/contribute.   For a contribution of $200 or more you will receive a free copy of the book When Sorrow Comes: The Power of Sermons from Pearl Harbor to Black Lives Matter, by Melissa Matthes, professor of government at The United States Coast Guard Academy. Her forthcoming book reminds us that in the face of national crisis, faith leaders have incredible power to help Americans endure, even flourish, and further the work of improving the imperfect yet noble American experiment in self-government.

Our history is clear: religions and their leaders have always inspired Americans during times of national tragedy and crisis with their words – their sermons that give their people hope. Today the country faces a raging global pandemic, now going on twelve months, and its staggering effects: death without loved ones near, unemployment, hunger, shuttered public schools, uncertainty, isolation, fear, and closed temples, mosques, synagogues, and churches. What counsel have religious leaders been offering to their people in the face of the pandemic? We thought “Religion in the American Experience” could both capture history in real-time, AND  be of service to the country, by convening a panel of American religious leaders to share what they have told their congregations and believers, with a broader national audience.  Today's panel consists of ten religious leaders, some with national scope others with regional or local scope, and we thank them for their willingness to be with us. I will introduce each as we move through the hour-long panel. The start-up National Museum of American Religion will be both the place of convening in Washington, DC, for discussions about current national issues where religion or the idea of religious freedom is in play, as we are doing today, AND the nationally recognized center for presenting, interpreting, and educating the public about what religion has done to America, and what America has done to religion, including the history of the revolutionary and indispensable idea of religious freedom as a governing principle in the United States. Join us in building The National Museum of American Religion in the nation's capital, to open in 2026, on the 240th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's immortal words "Almighty God hath created the mind free", capturing the American essence of religious freedom, by donating at storyofamericanreligion.org/contribute. For a contribution of $200 or more you will receive a free copy of the book When Sorrow Comes: The Power of Sermons from Pearl Harbor to Black Lives Matter, by Melissa Matthes, professor of government at The United States Coast Guard Academy. Her forthcoming book reminds us that in the face of national crisis, faith leaders have incredible power to help Americans endure, even flourish, and further the work of improving the imperfect yet noble American experiment in self-government.

Kenneth Fuchs, Grammy-winning composer and University of Connecticut professor, discusses "Point of Tranquility: Band Music of Kenneth Fuchs," a seven-piece set for symphonic winds released last year by the United States Coast Guard Band under the baton of band director Adam Williamson. The album was recorded at Leamy Hall on the New London campus of the United States Coast Guard Academy and features the band's alto saxophonist Greg Case.

Olivia Grant-Cream is a U.S. Veteran born and raised in Jamaica, and is one of the first Black female Engineer Officers of a major Coast Guard cutter to graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy. Olivia has spent the past decade working in the healthcare industry in Human Resources, and is passionate about changing the face of Corporate America. Recently, she started a coaching practice to help under-represented high performers discover their why and win in the workplace. Olivia is also writing a book -  "The Only: A survival guide for under represented employees in Corporate America." In this episode Olivia challenges our listeners to ask the right questions in the pursuit to discovering their individual 'why', especially when part of an underrepresented community. She also reflects on her experiences in the U.S. Coast Guard and how we should empower ourselves with our intentions.

TAH.org partnered with the Missouri Humanities Council to present two special webinars about the role of religion and the American church in reform movements. The second, took place on 8 DEC 2020 at 7pm CT, and focused on the role of religion in the post-WW2 Civil Rights Movement. The program consisted of a conversation between Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of Political Science at Ashland University, and Dr. Melissa Matthes, of United States Coast Guard Academy. Suggested Readings: “Love Your Enemies” Sermon, Martin Luther King, Jr., 17 NOV 1957 Letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr., 16 April 1963 A Time to Break Silence, Martin Luther King, Jr., 4 APR 1967 The Bullet or the Ballot, Malcolm X, 3 APR 1964 Last Interviews and Answers, Malcolm X

TAH.org partnered with the Missouri Humanities Council to present two special webinars about the role of religion and the American church in reform movements. The second, took place on 8 DEC 2020 at 7pm CT, and focused on the role of religion in the post-WW2 Civil Rights Movement. The program consisted of a conversation between Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of Political Science at Ashland University, and Dr. Melissa Matthes, of United States Coast Guard Academy. Suggested Readings: “Love Your Enemies” Sermon, Martin Luther King, Jr., 17 NOV 1957 Letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr., 16 April 1963 A Time to Break Silence, Martin Luther King, Jr., 4 APR 1967 The Bullet or the Ballot, Malcolm X, 3 APR 1964 Last Interviews and Answers, Malcolm X

In this, episode our host CAPT Roosevelt "Rick" Wright Jr. P.hD., USN (Ret) is joined by CAPT Esan Simon, MD, PHS/USCG, Medical Director, USCGA, to talk about his experiences and career as a medical professional first in the United States Navy than in the United States Coast Guard. Simon is currently the Medical Director/Regional Practice Director at the United States Coast Guard Academy.

Some true stories, some maybe not so true stories...you decide!  Ten folklore stories that you might hear while at the United States Coast Guard Academy.0:00-8:30- Catching up with USCGA wrestling-updates of the past week. National Gratitude month, CGA Crossfit Games, Scavenger Hunt and more!!  Tune in for the story about the spicy donut!8:30-10:45- 1. Chapel Light Story10:45-13:20 - 2. USCGA Bear Mascot Story13:20-14:40- 3. The Chase Hall riddle14:40-17:35 - 4. The Hidden Museum17:35-19:40 - 5. Alternate location for USCGA19:40-21:34 - 6. The Hidden Tunnels at USCGA21:34-22:10- 7. Athletics Hall of Fame22:10-25:00- 8. The Henriques Room Ceiling25:00- 29:00 -9. Why are you hiding that large chain?29:00 - 31:30 -10. The SPARs

0:00- 2:10-Accomplishments aren't a big deal to Coach Bratland.  Coach Bratland tells the tattoo story!2:10-3:25-Coach Foley tells a story about his tattoo!3:25-9:45-Coach Bratland talks about his path to being hired and why he decided to apply for the head wrestling coach position at the United States Coast Guard Academy.9:45-13:30Coach Bratland talks to his wife Lindsi and decides to take the position as the Head Wrestling Coach of the United States Coast Academy.  Coach Bratland answers the #1 questions he gets from recruits.13:30-19:00-Coach Bratland talks about how adversity/obstacles and his "Aha moments" has shaped his demeanor and who he is today.19:00-21:00-Coach Foley talks about a great book and what he learned from it.21:00-22:30-Coach Foley talks about choices and although hard, we choose our hard!  He also gives Coach Bratland some compliments!!22:30-25:30-Coach Bratland talks about how you should never stop supporting people because you never know when you words will be impactful.25:30-28:30-Coach Bratland tells parents, recruits, etc. what he would tell them about  how they would be treated if they came to the United States Coast Guard Academy.

As the Coast Guard Academy's Swab Summer just ended, Coach Bratland and Coach Foley discuss what Swab Summer is and what type of experience the young men and women of the United States Coast Guard Academy just had for the last seven weeks.

This episode features Joanne McCaffrey, a 1980 graduate from The United States Coast Guard Academy  (USCGA). You’ll get to hear all about her experiences as a member of the first class of women admitted into the Academy, as well as the many adventures she’s been on throughout her 27 year career in the service, including her second career as a civil engineer and her third career as a mother of 3. While this episode is a bit longer than most, it’s definitely worth the time as you’ll find unique insights and wisdom in all that Joanne has to share. In addition, you’ll want to hang out until the end of the show because there's a brief follow up to a story Joanne shares about her time at the Academy. Enjoy the show!

What a great discussion with CAPT (Ret.) Pruitt, he didn't pull any punches. Ever wondered what the TRUE keys to successful afloat leadership are? All Coasties (Cuttermen and non-Cuttermen) could gain something from this episode. Leadership 101! CAPT (Ret.) John W. Pruitt, III, retried from active duty after 23 years of distinguished service in the Coast Guard. He is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon commissioning, he served as a Deck Watch Officer aboard USCGC MUNRO (WHEC-724) home ported in Alameda, CA. He subsequently served as Officer-in-Charge LEDET (Law Enforcement Detachment) 5D, TACLET (Tactical Law Enforcement Team) North in Baltimore, MD, where he deployed onboard US Navy and Allied warships throughout the Caribbean and to the Persian Gulf, leading boarding teams enforcing counter-drug laws and the UN embargo of Iraq. Upon departing TACLET he commenced a tour of duty as Deputy, Systems Training Branch at C2CEN (Command and Control Communications Center), Portsmouth, VA. Upon his departure, he assumed duties as the Operations Officer aboard USCGC BOUTWELL (WHEC-719) home ported in Alameda, CA. While assigned to BOUTWELL he deployed to Iraq for both Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom in 2003. Remaining in California, he assumed command of USCGC EDISTO (WPB-1313), San Diego, CA where he was responsible for patrolling the Southern Coast of California and Central America in support of the Coast Guard’s Counter-Drug, Migrant Interdiction, and Search and Rescue missions. Upon departure from EDISTO, he was assigned to the Office of Strategic Analysis (the Coast Guard’s “Think Tank”), at Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC where he worked to identify and analyze significant emerging geopolitical, economic, and environmental issues and trends, seeking to understand their potential strategic impact on the U.S. Coast Guard. Also while in DC, he served as Social Aide to The President of the United States under Presidents George W. Bush and Barrack Obama. Upon departing DC, he again returned to California to serve as the Executive Officer aboard USCGC BOUTWELL (WHEC-719) in Alameda, CA. In July of 2011 he assumed duties as the Commanding Officer of USCGC DAUNTLESS (WMEC-624), where he was the “Guardian of the Gulf.” In June 2013, he departed DAUNTLESS for his final tour as the Director of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Motion Picture and Television Office (MOPIC) in Los Angeles, CA. MOPIC’s mission is to enhance public awareness and understanding of the U. S. Coast Guard, its people, and its missions through a cooperative effort with the entertainment industry. Due to service needs, he assumed duties as Commanding Officer of USCGC STEADFAST (WMEC-623) from March – August 2015, and returned to MOPIC in August of 2015. Attending Old Dominion University, he was awarded a Masters of Engineering Management. He is also licensed as a Master of Vessels up to 100 Tons in the Merchant Marine. CAPT (Ret.) Pruitt’s military awards include the Maritime Service Medal, Four Coast Guard Commendation Medals, U. S. Coast Guard and U. S. Navy Achievement Medals, Three Iraq Campaign Medals, Permanent Cutterman designation, Tactical Law Enforcement designation, and several other personal and service awards. CAPT (RET.) Pruitt is also the recipient of the NAACP Roy G. Wilkins renowned service award and the Black Engineer of the Year Awards Modern Day Technology Leader award. He currently works in the entertainment industry as a producer and a military consultant on projects including scripted and reality TV, documentaries, video games, and cinema for companies including 20th Century Fox, Film Nation, Original Productions, Playtone, and Ubisoft among many others. Additionally, he is a Senior Shiphandling Instructor for the US Navy in Yokosuka, Japan.

Examine the role of religion and religious activity during times of crisis through a series of historical case studies. Join Dr. Jeff Sikkenga of Ashland University and Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center as he discusses these topics with Professor Melissa M. Matthes of the United States Coast Guard Academy. This special program, the last in our "Insights from History" series, aired at 1pm ET on Wednesday, 29 April. Suggested readings: The Babylonian Exile and the Love of God, Pastor Hideo Hashimoto, February, 1942 "We All Killed Kennedy," Reverend William Holmes, 24 November 1963 Letter from Thomas Merton to Coretta Scott King After Martin Luther King, Jr's Assassination, 5 April 1968 "

Examine the role of religion and religious activity during times of crisis through a series of historical case studies. Join Dr. Jeff Sikkenga of Ashland University and Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center as he discusses these topics with Professor Melissa M. Matthes of the United States Coast Guard Academy. This special program, the last in our "Insights from History" series, aired at 1pm ET on Wednesday, 29 April. Suggested readings: The Babylonian Exile and the Love of God, Pastor Hideo Hashimoto, February, 1942 "We All Killed Kennedy," Reverend William Holmes, 24 November 1963 Letter from Thomas Merton to Coretta Scott King After Martin Luther King, Jr's Assassination, 5 April 1968 "http://lincoln.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/overview/ When a Community Weeps: Case Studies in Group Survivorship Ellen Zinner and Mary Beth Williams Preaching With Sacred Fire: An Anthology of African American Sermons 1750 - to the Present, ed. Martha Simmons and Frank A Thomas Lament for a Son Nicholas Wolterstorff Collected Sermons of William Sloan Coffin: The Riverside Years, vol. I and II A Tribute: Classic Sermons of Billy Graham, ed. Patrick Doucette A Knock at Midnight: Inspiration from the Great Sermons of Martin Luther King, Jr. ed. Clayborne Carson. Glorious Women: Award Winning Sermons about Women Dorothy Emerson and Bonnie Smith The post Insights from History: The Power of the Pulpit in Times of Crisis: From the American Revolution to the Coronavirus appeared first on Teaching American History.

// Episode 44 show notes What comes to mind when you hear that someone had a “mountaintop experience”? Maybe you think about Moses, who hiked back down the mountainside literally glowing because he had been in the presence of God. Or Peter, James, and John—the inner circle of Jesus—who saw Jesus in His true, divine nature as he was transfigured right in front of them. You might recall that was an event that impacted Peter so deeply that he wanted to camp out and build a few memorials for Jesus, Elijah, and Moses. The point is this, we regard mountaintop experiences as those moments when God moves in such a mighty and unexpected way, that, at least figuratively, we come back glowing like Moses or wanting to build a memorial like Peter. And while a mountaintop experience can take place anywhere, for some people, such an event actually takes place on a mountaintop. Take for example my guest today—First Class Cadet Brigit Jogan, a senior at the United States Coast Guard Academy. During her time at Rocky Mountain High this past summer, Brigit hiked the summit of Mount Antero in Colorado’s Collegiate Peaks, and it was during that physical climb to the mountaintop that she experienced the Spirit of God moving in a mighty way. Today, Brigit is going to talk about that experience as she shares her story. // What we talked about Here’s an outline of the questions Brigit answered this episode: Tell me about where you’re from, and why the Coast Guard?  As you look back over your time at the Coast Guard Academy, what’s academy life been like for you? What are some things you’ve learned about yourself, and what are some challenges you’ve faced?  Share a little about your spiritual journey. When did you accept Jesus and begin following Him? What’s it like being a Cadet and also being a Christian? Are there difficulties you’ve experienced when it comes to integrating your faith into your life in the Coast Guard?  Talk about your involvement in OCF at the Coast Guard Academy—how you first heard about OCF and why you decided to give it a try and then stay involved? Talk more about what it is you do with the ministry team.  Tell me more about your Rocky Mountain High experience. What was it like? What sorts of things would best equip you to live out your calling as someone who is very early in her military career? If listeners were going to take away only one thing from our conversation today, what would you hope that it would be?  // About my guest  Originally from Grosse Pointe Park, MI, Brigit Jogan is currently a 1/c cadet (senior) at the United States Coast Guard Academy. She participates actively in OCF as cadet president, studies electrical engineering, swims distance freestyle, and frequently shares terrible jokes with those unfortunate enough to be in earshot. Her other hobbies include completing adult coloring books and looking at pictures of her beautiful dog, Phinn. In the future, she hopes to continue her education through the Coast Guard and to continue to stay very involved with ministry, with whatever adventures that entails.  

My guest today is Michelle Qureshi. Michelle is a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, and she served 9 years in the military, leaving the Coast Guard as a Lieutenant. If that last name sounds familiar, then it’s probably because you’re familiar with speaker and author Nabeel Qureshi. He’s Michelle’s late husband who wrote two NY Times bestsellers, “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus” and “No God But One,” and who died in 2017 after being diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer in 2016. Michelle’s story of military life at the intersection of faith, family, and profession is one that deals with such topics as stress, hardship, and discouragement, but more importantly, it’s a story of how she has experienced what she calls “incredible hope amidst suffering.” What we talked about Where does your story begin? Why she joined the Coast Guard, how she met Nabeel. "Trials have a way of giving you opportunities to grow." Regarding that first assignment aboard the law enforcement cutter in 2008. What was that assignment like? What was life like aboard the cutter? You mentioned during a conversation offline that expressing emotions, or showing need, and even demonstrating morality were considered signs of weakness and ignorance. Talk more about that. "There was a twisted delight in seeing innocence corrupted." How did you see those around you coping with the stressful environment? What about you? "God, I will serve you anywhere—anywhere but here." The difficult assignment that we’re talking about happened during the first 2 years of your marriage. What sort of support or advice were you getting from home, or was this even a topic you discussed with Nabeel? Shifting the focus now to the challenges you faced at home—and of course I’m mostly talking about Nabeel’s cancer diagnosis—talk more about that time in your life. "We were just a rag-tag group of people that loved God." What did dealing with stress look like in the situation with Nabeel? Michelle shares her three P's. "God is present. God gives us power. And there is purpose in the trials and suffering." Michelle offers some books and resources—including a potential book that she might be writing soon. Elisabeth Elliott author page on Amazon Joni Eareckson Tada author page on Amazon Lysa TerKeurst author page on Amazon Levi Lusko: Through The Eyes of a Lion About Michelle Follow Michelle: NQMinistries Support: Patreon Books: Nabeel’s books

Kristin Arnold is the president and founder of Quality Process Consultants. Kristin is passionate about teamwork, engagement, action and momentum. Kristin’s passion for teams is reflected in her writing, speaking, facilitation and consulting. She is the author of several books in the Extraordinary Team Series (Team Basics, Email Basics and Team Energizers), as well as a newspaper columnist and contributing author to a myriad of other team-based books. Kristin was one of the first female graduates of the United States Coast Guard Academy and the first woman stationed onboard the USCGC Buttonwood, a sea-going buoy tender. She parlayed her understanding of teams and teamwork with an MBA in Marketing Strategy into a specialized management consulting firm focused on building extraordinary teams in the workplace.

Today, as part of our next installment in “meet the candidates,” we are joined by Art Halvorson, running for Congress in southwest Pennsylvania. Art has run several times against Rep. Bill Shuster in District 9, and because he had a good chance of winning, Shuster decided to retire. Now the seat is open, with several candidates running. After graduating from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1977, Art served 29 years in the Coast Guard as a rescue helicopter pilot, flight instructor, test pilot, commanding officer, and eventually as a senior adviser at Coast Guard headquarters in Washington. After retiring from the Coast Guard in 2006, Art went into real estate investment and now runs four companies that own and manage real estate around the country. He also owns a family farm. Art has been married for 38 years, has six children, and is a devout Christian. We delve into the need for judicial reform, and Art promises to make the legislature strong again. It is especially relevant as unelected judges are literally redrawing Pennsylvania’s election maps in middle of the election. Art also focuses on the need to fight the gas tax increase, and instead, return transportation authority to the states – an issue few on the Right are even familiar with.  Show notes The judicial emergency gets worse  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

节目组: Bloom in Ink 墨海繁花 节目名称: Trump's TV speech开头曲 memoriesV:Hello everyone，welcome to Bloom in ink from VOE Foreign Languages Radio Station , I&`&m Venessa , I&`&m Sakura , I&`&m Don ,D:Today we will bring you the speaks by Trump on TV every week, please enjoy.S:今天我们将给大家带来美国现任总统的每周电视讲话:祝贺所有的毕业生们，希望你能够享受这次的听觉体验。垫乐 久石让-summerV:My fellow Americans, confidence in the American economy has reached levels not seen in many, many years.Unemployment fell to its lowest level in nearly ten years last month, and we created 211,000 new jobs.Our economic progress is especially good news for the millions of young Americans who,at this time of the year, are putting on a cap and gown and receiving a diploma, certificate, or commission.So important, and we are so proud of them.This weekend, I am delighted to be participating first hand in the excitement by joining the students and faculty at Liberty Universityto celebrate the success of their graduates.I was invited to make the commencement address at West Point,but I will be away at the G7 – and I look forward to that – and will be at West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force Academy.Come to think about it, a few days later, I will actually travel to New London, Connecticut, to speakto the graduating cadets of the United States Coast Guard Academy about their new roles serving our country.我的美国同胞们，现在，美国经济信心指数已达到多年未见的高水平。上月，美国失业率降至近10年来最低值，同时我们还创造了21万1千 个新工作。我们的经济进步，对部分美国人来说尤其是个好消息每年此时，这几百万人都将戴上毕业帽、换上毕业服，获得毕业证、结业证书或委任状。这如此重要，我们为他们自豪。本周，我很高兴地与利伯缇大学师生一道，庆祝毕业生完成学业。我被邀请为西点军校做毕业演讲，但我会在G7峰会期间离开——我一直期待着这个峰会——我还将前往西点军校、海军军官学校和空军军官学校。想想看，几天后，我会抵达康涅狄格州的新伦敦市，面向美国海岸警卫队学院的毕业军官们，谈论他们服务国家的新角色。S: So we&`&ll be with them very shortly.To young Americans at both schools, I will be bringing a message of hope and optimism about our nation&`&s bright future.That is a message that I want to extend to all young Americans today, especially those who are graduating this year and entering the labor force.We are also celebrating all of the Americans who learn the skills and trades that generations of workers have used to build, shape, and supply this nation.The people who construct, repair, and create with their own two hands are the people who make this nation run.And lots of those people voted for me.That&`&s also why, in my Administration, I am so deeply committed to technical and vocational education.I want you to know that my administration is working every single day to create new opportunities and to reverse years of stagnant growth,falling wages, and disappearing jobs.We are ending the sellout of American workers—and lifting the burdens on American industry, manufacturing, and businesses.We are also rolling back the job-killing regulations that make it harder for companies to grow and hire in America.因此，我们很快就会与他们会面。我会为这两所学校的美国年轻人，带对美国光明未来的希望与乐观的消息。而这也是我想给予今天所有美国年轻人的消息，特别是那些今年即将毕业、开始工作的人。我们也赞美习得技能和手艺的所有美国人——一代代劳动者用这些技能和手艺建立、塑造和支撑了这个国家。构建、修改、并用自己双手创造的人，是让这个国家运转的伟大人物。在大选中，许多这样的人为了投了票。这也是为何在本届政府中，我大力推动技能与职业教育的原因。我想让你知道，每一天，本届政府都在努力创造新工作机会，并扭转数年来增长疲软工资下降和就业紧张等问题。我们正在终结对美国工人的出卖，减轻美国工业、制造业和商业肩上的重担。我们还在逐渐废止有碍就业的条例，这些条例令公司难以在美国发展壮大、雇用员工。D: At the same time, we are unleashing American energy development to create thousands of new jobs on our soil and just off our shores.On trade, we have also taken historic action to protect American industry and bring back the kinds of high-paying jobsthat can support a middle class family – and in fact, most families.As a vote of confidence in these policies, business optimism is soaring and employment is rising.These are great signs for America&`&s future – the future that our new graduates will play with such a critical role in shaping our world and our country.I want every young citizen – regardless of education or geography – to be able to live out their American Dreams.So to all of America&`&s graduates, congratulations.And to all of America&`&s youth: we are here to help create the jobs and future you deserve.The brightest days are ahead of you.And I just look forward to seeing you at the Coast Guard Academy, and at Liberty University.Thank you. God Bless You. And God Bless America.同时，我们正为美国能源发展松绑，从而在本土和海外创造几千个新工作。在贸易方面，我们已经采取了有历史意义的行动来保护美国工业，并高薪工作带回美国，而这些工作能支撑中产阶层家庭即大多数家庭的生活。与对这些政策信心度投票结果一样，商业乐观一路飞涨，就业机会也是步步高升。对美国未来来讲这些是极好的信号。而未来，就是我们的新毕业生将在塑造世界和美国中，扮演至关重要的角色。我想让每位美国年轻公民，都能实现自己的美国梦——无论其受教育程度如何，无论他身处何地。因此，致美国所有毕业生：祝贺你们成功毕业。致美国所有年轻人：我们在这里为你创造你赢得的工作和未来。最光明的日子就在前方。我期待着在海岸警卫队学院和利伯缇大学与你见面。谢谢你，愿上帝保佑你，上帝保佑美国。结束曲 An unfinished life. V:After hearing trump&`&s speech, I believe you will have full energy today，see you next Wednesday!S:在听完了两首歌曲之后，希望你就有了今天份的好心情，让我们下周三再见！S: 感谢制作任家豪！D：Thank you for your listening, and welcome to join VOE, and welcome to join Bloom In Ink! See you next week！S：感谢收听我们的节目，欢迎订阅微信公众号时代之声Radio,荔枝FM22808.欢迎加入VOE，加入墨海繁花！春风十里，我们，一直都在等你。All：Bye！节目监制：魏镜滟 编辑：唐敏嫣 播音：唐敏嫣 李硕 魏镜滟制作：任家豪

In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Jacqueline James-Lyttle. She graduated as the first black female engineer from the United States Coast Guard Academy. She has a BSc. In Civil Engineering; as MSc. In Architectural Engineering and a PhD in Civil Engineering.

in this week's Feature Interview, we talk to Arctic expert Rebecca Pincus, a visiting professor at the United States Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut and one of the editors of Diplomacy on Ice, about how the focus on conflict in the North is distracting us from facing the more pressing issues facing Arctic communities: