NCO Call
By Max Hamlin
Twitter: @Ret_MP
NCO CallFeb 23, 2020
Memorial Day
In this episode I discuss Memorial Day vs other veteran's holidays along with an updated opinion on Covid 19 and masks vs social distancing.
Covid Economy
A discussion about essential and nonessential businesses and the potential consequences of keeping our economy closed.
Combat Tata
A short story about my experience during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 in our high speed Tata buses.
Quarantine Cantina
A show about responsible and irresponsible behavior during the quarantine plus an interview with my son in NYC discussing the atmosphere in the Big Apple during COVID 19.
Social Distance
A brief episode about my thoughts on Social Distancing in the era of Covid-19.
Pandemic Opportunists and Special Ops
A look at the current opportunists with the Coronavirus and a discussion about all the Special Forces Operators you meet at the bars. Plus an idea on how to assist those in need during the shopping shortfalls during the current pandemic.
GI Bill and TAP
My idea to pay for college with all the promises of FREE stuff by politicians along with my experience and opinion on the Transition from Active Duty to Civilian life.
Kobe Bryant and Awards
Part 1 is my take on the death of Kobe Bryant and some Soldiers needs to compare to military deaths. Part 2 is about the undermining of the military awards process. There is also a shout out to an event sponsored by Congressman Andy Biggs of Arizona.
Risk Averse Leadership
This episode discusses the problems with leadership that is too scared and risk averse to let soldiers be themselves or to be treated as adults.
Honduras
Stories from the Hurricane Recovery Mission to Honduras in 1999
BE, KNOW, DO
Characteristics of leadership and an idea to take care of your battle buddies
Leadership Pet Peeves
Welcome episode for the NCO Call Podcast. This episode will discuss my opinion of two topics, first the phase "Taking Care of the Troops". Second will be my take on equipment uniformity for Soldiers.