Choices Not Chances Podcast

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This week’s guest is retired Army Captain Joshua Hearns. He has had a multitude of different experiences in life and in service. I first met Josh in San Antonio, TX during a stay in an in-patient therapy facility called Laurel Ridge. During the 30 days I was in therapy, Josh and I talked a good bit and jammed out with guitars in the evenings. In this episode, we talk about his childhood, and his experiences in Iraq as the XO for Alpha Company 177. We discuss leadership, combat in Iraq., and transition back to society. This was a special episode for me because it was the first conversation between Josh and me in a long time. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Justin Cramer joins the show to chat about life, war, and transition. We have a chat in this clip about his time operating out of a patrol base in Afghanistan. He had friendly Marines under fire as he was controlling air to assist. Cramer explains the process of deconflicting fires from air assets, and the chaos that can ensue. When Marines and friendly forces are under fire the fog of war is real. Things don't always go as planned.

Chase McGrorty-Hunter joins the show to talk about Flashpoint Taiwan. Chase is an active duty Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and has been someone that I started to follow on social media some time ago. In the past few years a cluster of active duty enlisted Marines as well as Officers have taken to the social media scene to enhance the warfighter. As I followed I learned, and every conversation we have had, I have learned as well. Gunny McGrorty-Hunter takes us through the structure of Flashpoint Taiwan, a war game of the largest kind. He speaks to articles written, Q&A sessions, and the culmination of the games in December. If you are an active duty Marine you do not want to miss this information.

This week’s guest is Dominique Williams, a former NFL football running back for the Minnesota Vikings, working toward his lifelong dream of being called up and activated. Dom suffered two ACL injuries, one on each knee and he was confronted with the reality that he was getting older, and his injuries were not helping his cause. Dom had to look at his life and decide on how to reinvent himself. Now, Dom works with the youth in his community branding himself a student success coach. He means to be the mentor and coach that he never had. Showing students what to do and how to be successful in identifying their dreams and taking actions that align with their thoughts and vision for themselves. This was an awesome interview to conduct and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did.

Luke is the Senior Vice President of Outreach for the Folds of Honor. He joined the Folds of Honor in April of 2022 after a distinguished career with the Tulsa Police Department. Captain Luke Sherman served as a member of the Tulsa Police Department from 1992 through March of 2022. He has been involved in many different units and assignments. He was part of the command staff for the department and has over 25 years of experience leading, influencing, and guiding hundreds of police officers and other department employees in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Captain Sherman has been involved in thousands of critical incidents while working patrol, street crimes, SWAT and the Fugitive Warrant’s unit. He also commanded both the Department’s Special Investigations Division as well as the Special Response Team (responsible for handling civil unrest situations). Throughout his decorated career, he has been awarded many medals to include the prestigious Medal of Valor. Luke has also been involved with the National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) since 2004 as an instructor and director. The NTOA is the most recognized and accepted tactical police training association in the world. In 2007, Luke joined the NTOA’s Board of Directors group and for the past 5 years has been the Chairman. The NTOA’s membership includes law enforcement officials from 32 countries and every state of the U.S.A. In these roles with the association, Luke is considered a key part of an executive leadership team responsible for the creation and implementation of several national recognized initiatives pertaining to law enforcement standards and training models. He has been instrumental in shifting the association’s goals in regard to identifying, patterning and successfully modernizing a storied national association in multiple areas regarding professionalizing these specialized police services. These programs have been implemented, recognized and accepted throughout the nation at all levels of government. Luke also is the owner and principal with Aegis CPG, a Tulsa based security consulting firm. Aegis CPG specializes with instruction and mitigation consulting services to organizations for the purpose of protecting both the workforce and business assets. His company provides system and security solutions that are scalable and applicable to a wide array of diverse clients including Universities, privately held and Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, state and federal lawmakers as well as private citizens. Luke holds a B.S. of Science in Criminal Justice with Minors in Psychology and Sociology.

This is an awesome conversation between retired Marine Master Sergeant John Dailey and I. John, and I talk about a myriad of different topics. John is a grunt, a Scout Sniper, a graduate of Ranger School, a leader in 1st Force Recon, and specifically the Team Leader of Marines involved in an ambush south of Kandahar in 2001, which was the first Marines in a decisive engagement in the entire Afghan campaign. John was instrumental in the inception and development of MARSOC. John talks in depth about his experiences not only with the teams but also with situations he experienced while in the Fleet Marine Corps and Marine Security Guard (MSG) duty. He speaks about Budapest, Turkey when the Berlin Wall came down. He talks about Scout Sniper School and a wicked prank that was played on him by the other guys at the school. John remains involved with MARSOC and is publishing a book called “Tough Rugged Bastards” about a lot of the experiences outlined in the interview. John edits for the Lethal Minds Journal, he has a Substack called Think, Read, Write, Repeat at jdailey.substack.com as well as an upcoming Substack called Ruck the Fuck Up at RTFU.Substack.com

This evening LtCol. Mike Allen (USMC) joins the show to talk about his career, his plans for transition, and his new venture in selling guns. Mike is set to retire in about 18 months and has already begun his transition plan. Mike entered the Marine Corps as an enlisted Logistician, ending up on an unorthodox path through the fleet Marine Corps. He would eventually attend school and be deployed as a Marine Security Guard in Kuwait City, Kuwait, and the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. Allen built an impressive career in the enlisted community, the Chief Warrant Officer community, and later the commissioned officer community. We had an amazing time recording Mike and we look forward to working together in the future.

Recently I sat down with Ricky Johnson Jr. for the podcast. I was turned on to his content by one of my good buddies, who worked out at the same gym. Ricky has been through a lot. As a child he talks about his “normal” being vastly different than other people. The culture in which he grew up certainly would shape some of his future. Ricky served in the Marine Corps as a bulk fueler, followed by getting out of the Corps and getting heavily into criminal activity. Everything from drugs to theft. He was left without a driver’s license, spent time in jail, and a list of felonies. Ricky talks about the loss of his son, being his call to action, his call to get better and find some sort of good from years of bad. Now, Ricky speaks publicly about his experiences, from high school football teams to United States Marines, he has spoken at more that 200 venues, and continues to make positive impacts in his community. I hope you can take something away from this conversation.

Semper Fidelis

Simul Fortior

I had the opportunity last year to sit and chat with Jason Rhodes a while back. Jason contacted me about coming on the show or at the least being promoted by the show. He was embarking on a walk across the country to raise awareness for PTSD. He also donated a nice CMMG rifle to the show to be raffled off as a fundraiser. Jason started his journey shortly after our meeting, today we will talk about his life and the path that led him to where he is today. He is the founder of RenoVet non-profit, where he refabricates homes and adds wheelchair accessible entries to disabled Veterans homes. In 2024 he will transition to conversion vans for homeless veterans. The walk for Jason was as much about personal healing and resilience as it was about PTSD awareness. But it would suffice to say that he has come out of this experience a stronger and better person. To donate to Jason’s cause please visit RenoVet.org

From the merchant Zeno of Citium to Marcus Aurelius, we chat about the pillars of stoicism and explore the eudaimonic nature of stoic philosophy. Marc Arrington is a returning guest to the show. He was featured in episode 47 and returned to discuss China and Taiwan in episode 55. Marc is a retired Marine Raider, heavily affiliated with the Raider Foundation and several other non-profit organizations in Eastern North Carolina, greater Camp Lejeune area.

Chase McGrorty-Hunter joins the show to talk about Flashpoint Taiwan. Chase is an active duty Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and has been someone that I started to follow on social media some time ago. In the past few years a cluster of active duty enlisted Marines as well as Officers have taken to the social media scene to enhance the warfighter. As I followed I learned, and every conversation we have had, I have learned as well. Gunny McGrorty-Hunter takes us through the structure of Flashpoint Taiwan, a war game of the largest kind. He speaks to articles written, Q&A sessions, and the culmination of the games in December. If you are an active duty Marine you do not want to miss this information.

For an infantry Marine, you "march or die". When Marines do get to march on the enemy it is an unforgettable, life-altering experience. Re-entry to friendly lines is winning the day. "The fight raged for hours, and for hours we raged back. We flew in from the sky for the opening of our attack. Three days they stood and fought us hard before they were overcome.We dropped them in the killing fields between the poppy runs. Such a pretty battlefield, I never would have dreamed, the beauty of a poppy field in Marjah in the spring.

Yonel Dorelis AKA Yogi joins us for this episode to talk about his distinguished career flying for multiple different branches of the U.S. military. We talk about his youth and his service, culminating in his actions during operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. He is a true American Patriot with an amazing story!

Dean Wegner joined the podcast to talk about his life and his apparel company. He graduated from West Point and joined the Army. He flew choppers and achieved the rank of Captain before exciting the ranks to pursue other ventures. I was recommended to Deans apparel company "Authentically American" by Jeffery Sabins and instantly started an order. Matt and I were looking for an American made company to support and after one chat with Dean we found just that. Patriotism runs deep in the Wegner bloodline, and this episode was a blast to record.

Retired First Sergeant Larry Briar joins the show and discusses his experiences. We talk about combat, loss, and transition. I hope you enjoy this episode.

This week we have a returning guest Marc Arrington on the show to talk about a topic that has been in the news a lot over the past few years. I wanted to know more about why China would want Taiwan or feel entitled to take it. I Knew from the last recording that Marc wrote his thesis on this very topic, so I invited him back to discuss it. While in graduate school, he wrote an honors thesis focusing on the intellectual history of influential Chinese leaders with a heavy emphasis on the interpretation of the Chinese grand strategies of Clausewitz’s writings (or vice versa). I learned a lot and really enjoyed this recording. Let us know your thoughts on the current situation in the comments below, and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe to be alert when new content is released.

This week we sit down with a former soldier who has very much remained in the shooting community and influencing online. Ash Hess spent his service time in the Army and has been shooting ever since. I started following Ash on Instagram a while back. He works with Knights Armament and shoots professionally. I was very interested in sitting down and talking about some of the new pistol brace legislation and doing a deep dive into how we got to this point. I hope you enjoy this episode.

In my first book, “Lions of Marjah”, I talk about several situations that took place in the country. Specifically, I wrote about a day when we were in a pretty good gunfight. There were fighters squirting out of the forward edge of the battle area and this was observed by my squad and the remaining Marine co-located at the same Patrol Base. During the Fight, an enemy mortarman squirted out of the battle and headed east away from the fight on a motorbike. He had his mortar system in tow. Instantly our 60mm mortar team, headed by Kyle Mihalecz, went into action. They prepared the rounds for airburst, calculated the flight time, and used another one of our weapons guys inside the courtyard as an aiming stake. They let the round fly and gave us a 3-second countdown to the splash. Like clockwork, the round splashed, and the enemy fighter disappeared in the mortar impact. It was a direct hit and the surgical accuracy of the shot meant we didn’t need to conduct a battle damage assessment BDA. Kyle later became a Scout Sniper and deployed again. In this conversation, we cover his life, career, and subsequent initiatives. Please enjoy this episode.

Several years ago, I was introduced to a living legend. Johnny Glenn (JMFG) as I came to know him, is one of the most real people on the planet. Johnny is an All-American Bad Ass. Johnny and I hit it off immediately over our passion for storytelling, pranks, and all things combat. But there is more to Johnny than storytelling and pranks. Johnny is a true friend to those close to him and an excellent mentor to those around him. Johnny encapsulates true grit, and steadfast devotion to bringing out the GOOD in all things. Johnny is one of my best friends, and he is launching his own podcast on July 4th, 2023. I am already a big-time fanboy and want all of you to give his show a listen. Johnny has a unique way of driving conversation, and the guests are sure to be top-notch. This episode is to give you a dose of what is to come with the JMFG Podcast. Please enjoy!

This week’s episode feature Robert Kerman, Master Sergeant (USMC Retired). I am super excited to share this episode with you due to the impact young Lance Corporal Kerman, had on me and subsequently my squad in Third Battalion Second Marines. When we were in our final exercise prior to pushing out on deployment, I pulled one of the more recent Silver Star Citations I could find. I wanted to inspire my younger Marines and make them realize that the junior enlisted Marines were taking the fight to the enemy.  The citation reads as follows, KERMAN, ROBERT P. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert P. Kerman, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Rifleman, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on 25 March 2003, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Lance Corporal Kerman exhibited exceptional bravery when the lead elements of the battalion were ambushed with mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, and automatic weapons fire. As the vehicle he was traveling in drove directly into machine gun fire and into a trench line, Lance Corporal Kerman sprang from the vehicle and began assaulting down the enemy-occupied trench with two other Marines. As enemy soldiers fired at him, he fearlessly plunged towards them firing his M-16 with lethal accuracy. Continuing to move through the trench he repeatedly came under enemy fire. Each time he would calmly occupy a steady firing position and take well-aimed shots that had devastating effects on the enemy. As the group ran out of ammunition, they pressed forward 200 to 300 meters utilizing captured enemy AK- 47s. Lance Corporal Kerman showed no regard for his own personal safety, and his actions directly contributed to the successful outcome of the engagement. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Lance Corporal Kerman reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.  18 years later, I met Robert Kerman at the Post 9983 VFW in Holly Ridge while shooting with some buddies of mine. The introduction was anti-climactic for everyone but me, we all shot and had a great time. I was honored to attend his retirement last month on Camp Lejeune and have been looking forward to bringing you all this story.

This week’s episode features Ken Sample (Capt. USN retired). He spent a large portion of his life in service to others. Ken laughs as he tells how his drive to become a doctor very much came from his dear wife. Ken spent overwhelming time as a General Surgeon for the United States Navy. Some of this time was spent forward deployed and some of his time was stateside in places like Camp Lejeune. Ken also ran his own private practice in between reserve time and deployments. Surgeons like Ken are vital to the warfighting mission. In the Corps when a man is down on the field, we operate under a rule referred to as the “golden hour”. This means, that once self-aide, buddy-aide, and Corpsman-aide are conducted, if the Marine is wounded badly, we need him/her to a trauma unit in less than an hour. If we can accomplish this mission, the rule is that he/she will survive. There are of course exceptions to that rule. People like Ken Sample exist and operate in the gray... without these people, with these skills, our battlefield KIA numbers would not stay as low as they are. It was an honor and a pleasure to sit down with Ken and learn about a different side of war, the side of saving and giving new life to the National Treasures holding the line.

Unconventional Warfare I have met men in my life that have done insane and heroic actions against the enemies of our Nation. I Have seen what war can do to the psyche of hard men. I have seen these men that have the drive, courage, and will win in EVERY situation. There are others, though, that have been tested in ways I have not. There are others who have sustained injuries, life-altering in some cases, and continue to toe the line. Nick Machine Lavery is one of those other people. We talked in depth about the establishment of Nick’s purpose, which came about halfway through his first pump. He would tell you that he joined for the job and excitement and stayed for the people in the teams. Nick is Green Beret in the United States Army and is the only person to continue to deploy in combat capacity with an above-the-knee amputation. In this clip, we talk about the cultural differences between the regular infantry and the SF teams. Especially as it pertains to injured Soldiers/Marines and the options they have post-injury. We also delve into the mission sets of each. Nick would say, “It is not a better-than statement”. The two elements have completely different mission sets. They are each amazing at these missions, but they are indeed different animals.

This week’s episode is a friend of mine, a United States Marine, who has continued to be a positive influence in my life. I met Jarrett Zeigler through golf. We have a group of combat guys that are all associated with the Brotherhood of Warriors. We hit it off a few years back and we have shared many stories with one another. Today I have Z in the hot seat, and we talk about everything from college sports to the Marine Corps, ending with some education on plant-based medicines such as DMT, THC, Magic Mushrooms, and Ayahuasca. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed shooting it.

This week’s episode is with the host of Combat Story Podcast, Ryan Fugit. I first met Ryan when I recorded with him for his podcast several months ago. I had such a good time and conversation that I wanted to have him in the hot seat. Ryan talks about how his decision to serve came from hearing stories about his father’s Silver Star heroics as a young man. Ryan also speaks to the stories of his uncle and brothers as they became pilots. Being a pilot was simply in his blood! Ryan Graduated from flight school at the top of his class and earned the ability to select his platform. His hard work paid off and he became an Apache pilot. We discuss his career as a pilot flying in the badlands, and his follow-on career with the CIA. Ryan is an inspiration and his work with veterans through podcasting is impeccable. If you have not checked out Combat Story Podcast, do it. Without further delay Mr. Ryan Fugit….

Master Sergeant Marc Arrington USMC (Retired) joins the show to talk about life. Marc is a brilliant mind and stoic in his thoughts and as kind-hearted as they come. Marc was instrumental in helping a veteran in crisis two years ago. He was new to the VFW and heard a pitch I gave to bring aid to an infantryman in need. Not knowing me well, he took a huge chance. But help came in waves after the initial talk. Marc continues to be involved in the VFW and the Veteran community. He is working in real estate with Raider Realty and helps organize the local Veterans Business Collective. Marc will absolutely be coming back to the show to chat in the future. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, and as always, don’t be selfish with the information you find valuable!

In this week’s episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with United States Marine Major Justin Gray. Shortly after recording, Major Gray was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Justin was a Platoon Commander in Marjah, Afghanistan (2010). He has held several billets since then and shares some of his experiences from each. Justin speaks wisdom about mentorship and virtue in this episode and his points cannot be overstated. Please enjoy this episode, I hope you learn as much as I did. Special shout out to @Gordon Emmanuel, @EA Mota, and @Jason Palanco for the leadership and wisdom you passed to the Marine in your care! Doing things correctly as a leader creates ripples that never die. Semper Fidelis~

KamranAstana was an interpreter for 3rd Battalion 6th Marines Kilo Company, during the invasion of Marjah in 2010, during Operation Moshtarak. The fighting was highly kinetic for the entire deployment. Kamran showed resolve and a fighting spirit rarely matched, even by the ANA commandos. Kamran became more than an interpreter on that deployment. The bonds forged in combat in 2010, are the bonds that brought us back together in Kamran’s time of need. Over the following year, we worked to get Kamran out of the country and to somewhere safe. Thanks to patriots like Jonathan Myers, Mrs. Katt, FOX news, and many others along the way. Please enjoy this episode.

Rick joins us as a US Army trained Russian-Eurasian expert to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, one year after.  

 Rick is a former Army Colonel and served at US Embassy Moscow from 2000-2007 leading counterterror, counter-proliferation, and threat reduction cooperation efforts with  Russian Ministries, including the Ministry of Defense.  He was a Harvard University National Security Fellow in 2003, and served in Germany 1996-1999 assigned as an Arms Control Inspector.  He led on-site and international inspection teams throughout Eastern and Central Europe and the Former Soviet Union, monitoring treaties and agreements like the Dayton Accords in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia, Conventional Forces in Europe, Intermediate Nuclear Forces, and Biological and Chemical Weapons Conventions.  Rick, a senior paratrooper and jumpmaster, was assigned in his basic branch, Military Police, to Fort Bragg (Airborne), NC, Fort Drum (Light Infantry), NY and Fort Hood (Armor), Tx before his overseas assignments.  

He spent six months in 1994, in Georgia, monitoring and reporting progress and ceasefire violations for the United Nations during Georgian-Abkhaz-Russian civil war. 

 In 1998, just prior to the NATO air campaign to expel Serbian forces from Kosovo, Rick was assigned to the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as part of the multinational Kosovo Diplomatic Observers' Mission (KDOM).  

He has work, travel and living experience in over 50 countries including 6yrs in Germany, 6 in Russia and ~3 in Iraq.  Rick is a fluent Russian-speaker with varying degrees of aptitude in Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Czech, Arabic, German, Spanish and Serbian.  Active Duty hostile fire zones include Grenada, Georgia, Former Yugoslavia, Kosovo, and Iraq and Afghanistan after he retired.  

He has supported DoD missions and initiatives for over 40 years.

Dr. Thomas Williams Joins the show to talk about life, service, and current events. I met Thomas years ago in the Marine Corps and we quickly became friends. Thomas is originally from Canada, where he spent ten years in the Canadian Army in a Highlands Infantry unit. Later, he would come to America with his wife and ultimately serve in the United States Marine Corps. Thomas deployed multiple times in support of Infantry units as an explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) technician. He retired from the Corps and is now an online professor and he coaches Lacrosse. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

In The Marine Corps, we don’t have medics. We have warfighters and we have Navy Corpsmen. The warfighters generally wage the war, and the Navy Corpsmen keep them healthy, and should they fall; he patches them back up. The Navy Corpsmen are in many ways the lifeblood of the infantry line. They live, train, fight and die right beside their men. In the Navy, they are referred to as “Green Side Corpsmen”, in the “Infantry line” they go by Brother or DOC. Anderson (Doc H.)Hernandez, joins us on this episode. Doc. H. was Second Platoon’s lead DOC on the Marjah push in 2010. Doc Hernandez was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions in 2010, and his accounts are necessary for future Corpsmen to hear. Look out for the full episode on 02-07-23. Thanks for watching.

CWO2 Gunner William Callen Joins the show to talk about life, combat, and the pull out from HKIA. There is a wealth of information to take away from this episode. Ranging from the Battle at An Nasiriya to the pullout from Kabul. You don't want to miss this episode!!

Following his retirement from the Army, Grossman founded the Killology Research Group to give seminars about the physiological and the psychological effects of having to use lethal force for law enforcement officers and soldiers.

Grossman also speaks at civilian events on ways to reduce violence in society and deal with the aftermath of violent events such as school shootings. As a civilian Grossman has been an expert witness in numerous state and federal court cases and was part of the prosecution team of United States vs. Timothy McVeigh.

In 2022, Killology Research Group was renamed and rebranded to Grossman On Truth.

In this episode we chat about his books "On Combat" and "On Killing". We also get a peek into what is coming next, which include a new work in progress about the importance of sleep.

Don't miss this episode!

Michael McCormack joins the show to help us understand his company Eolian and there bleeding-edge technology.  He discusses childhood games and his love tech. There is much to be learned from this interview. From military procurement and contract vehicles, to some of the latest battlefield technology.

In this episode we speak with Jhon Drago. Jhon is a Marine veteran. After getting out of the Marine Corps Jhon has continued his service as a Law Enforcement officer in North Carolina. We discuss the ups an downs of his Marine Corps enlistment and his Law Enforcement service. This is a don't miss episode.

We were honored to sit down with Marine Major Gordon Emmanuel in this episode. Gordon was our Platoon Commander in 2010 for the invasion of Marjah. We dive into Gordon's career in the Marine Corps, highlighting his time in Marjah (2010) and follow-on deployments and duties as well. Gordon is a Marine's Marine. He is the one who always challenges his Marines to do better, never letting them be comfortable with mediocrity. It's our pleasure to share this episode with you.

This episode is with Bradley Williams. He is a retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant who was called into the ministry. As he moved out of the Corps and into his walk with Christ, Bradley had yet another call to service. After consulting his family at home and in the church, he decided to run for the Onslow county school board. Many of the Camp Lejeune Warfighters in North Carolina have children in the public school system in Onslow county. This episode is my aim at disseminating information to the local electorate.  

No matter who you vote for, you should be looking into more than just a 30-second response clip! Dialog is welcome in the comments section! 

Semper Fi-

Shawn Waterman is a Marine, a fitness coach, and a positive influence on all who come in contact with him. We had a great conversation about life and the future. Don't miss this episode.

Judson Brandeis is an award-winning urologist and sexual medicine expert, clinical researcher, physician educator, and caring clinician and surgeon. He joins the show to discuss everything from marijuana to low testosterone numbers, to the effects of blast waves on vital organs. Join in and follow along!

Ty Davis was Ryan's very first platoon Sergeant when he arrived at F.A.S.T. Company in 2005. Ryan learned many things from then Gunny Davis. He joins the Podcast to spread the knowledge of a career spent training, leading, and mentoring young Marines. you do not want to miss this episode!

Chris Jones joins the show to talk about his journey through a career in the Air Force as a JTAC, serving with multiple different Army and Marine Corps SF teams. His team members describe him as a force multiplier with an infectious attitude and smile. Chris is a humble warrior, who was made for the job. He now resides on the west coast and works for the Benchmade  Knife Company, overseeing the tactical knife line.

Wayne Phelps is the author of the book " On Killing Remotely- The Psychology of Killing with Drones". He is a retired LtCol. in the United States Marines, who spent time at the end of his career with RPAs (remote piloted aircraft). We talk about his career as well as great conversation ranging from the book contents to the proliferation of drones on the battlefield. Join the conversation and learn about the future of combat.

Master Sergeant John Rose joins the show to give a lifetime of lessons learned. John was wounded in 2010 by an IED while rigging another vehicle that had been blown up for a tow. He woke up several weeks later in a 98-degree room, in a burn center in Texas. John talks about his experiences, and the will to carry on, despite several catastrophic events. Thanks for joining us for the conversation!

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MARSOC 3- ONGOING MURDER TRIAL 

Major Fred Galvin  U.S.M.C. (RET.) Brings to light the latest details concerning the ongoing three year murder charges against 3 members of the Marine Corps Special Operations community.