Imagine a bunch of veterans sitting around a living room with their favorite adult beverage and someone brings up a topic that takes the conversation down a rabbit hole. That's our show. Grab a chair and your favorite beverage and join in on an awesome topic. Our hosts are military veterans and our guests are real people with a message to share. Real Talk. Real People. (aka Mentors4Mil)
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EP-376 | Throwing Grenades and Cutting the Fat: A Veteran's Day Special
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Join us for an engaging episode as we navigate through a tapestry of military anecdotes, from the humorous to the thought-provoking. In the spirit of Veterans Day, we reflect on the significance of the day, sharing personal experiences and the varying ways people choose to honor it. The conversation shifts to the challenges of military service, inc…
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EP-375 | From Ranger to Leader: The Journey of Matt Leclair
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Join us as we sit down with Colonel Matt Leclair, a distinguished leader with a career spanning over 30 years in the military. In this captivating episode, we discuss the pivotal moments and lessons that have shaped Matt's journey from an eager 17-year-old private in the Ranger Regiment to his current role as the commander of the Joint Pacific Mult…
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EP-374 | War Prep: Beyond the Battlefield
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In this episode, we delve into the intricate details of military preparation for war. Our hosts discuss traditional methods like training schedules and hands-on exercises, and also explore the often overlooked psychological and emotional aspects of readiness.We hear firsthand accounts of real-life military experiences and the challenges of maintain…
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EP-373 | Inside the Armor School: A Conversation with Colonel Jim Modlin
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Join us for a captivating episode featuring Jim Modlin, the Deputy Commandant of the U.S. Army Armor School at Fort Moore, Georgia. In this engaging discussion, Jim shares his insights and experiences from his 22-year military career, including his time at West Point, deployments to Iraq, and his current role in training the next generation of armo…
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In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of military recruitment, focusing on the recent news about women being required to register for the Selective Service. Our hosts explore the potential implications of this change, including the possibility of reinstating the draft and how different countries manage conscript armies.We discuss th…
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The landscape of military recruitment has undergone significant transformations over the decades. In this episode, we delve into the historical shifts in recruitment strategies, from the post-20-year war era to the impact of social media influencers on today's young enlistees. We explore the challenges faced by recruiters, the changing demographics…
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EP-370 | From Italy to America: An Italian Special Forces Veteran's Journey to the American Dream
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In this episode, we dive into the compelling story of Alessandro, an Italian immigrant and former Special Forces captain, who shares his journey from the battlefields of Afghanistan to building a new life in America. He discusses the stark differences between living in Italy and the U.S., emphasizing the opportunities that the American Dream still …
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In this episode, we welcome Alessandro, an Italian Special Forces veteran who shares his extraordinary journey of becoming an elite soldier. Alessandro delves into his family's deep roots in Rome, his unexpected path to joining the military, and the rigorous training that transformed him into a member of Italy's 9th Assault Regiment, Col Moschin.Al…
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EP-368 | Logan Lewis (Lew) - From the Front Lines to Mentorship: A Ranger's Journey
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Robert & Kyle coming at you from Pearl and Pine Brewery in downtown Senoia, GA. We had an awesome chat with our guest Logan Lewis (Lew), who just witnessed a graduation at Ranger School. Lew's journey from the 75th Ranger Regiment, Old Guard, and 6th Ranger Training Battalion (RTB) to mentoring and coaching soldiers is nothing short of inspiring.Le…
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EP-367 | Kaitlin Chacon, Navigating Trauma: Insights from a Veteran's Journey
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Robert and Kyle bring you this episode from the cozy Pearl and Pine Brewery located in Senoia, GA. We're thrilled to welcome our special guest, Kaitlin, a remarkable woman whose journey from the Air Force to Surgical Neurophysiologist is nothing short of inspiring.We dive deep into Kaitlin's experiences, from her time as a weapons troop in the Air …
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In this dynamic episode, Robert and Kyle, along with other veteran hosts, discuss the often overlooked topic of conventional forces versus special operations forces (SOF). They offer an internal perspective, sharing their unique experiences and the critical role SOF plays in global events. They challenge preconceptions, affirming that anyone can as…
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EP-365 | Jovon P. Quarles, USN SEAL - Why Not Me?
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In this episode, we introduce you to Jovon P. Quarles or 'Q' as his friends call him, an ex-Navy SEAL from a challenging background of drug-abuse and domestic violence. Q's story, drawn from his experiences in the inner city to military training, is sure to inspire you. His path from hardship to accolade-winning Navy SEAL is a testament to persever…
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EP-364 | Jake Stockdill - Leadership, Unity and the Evolution of Military Life
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In this inspiring episode, our hosts Robert and Kyle, meet with Jake Stockdill, a Sergeant Major in the United States Army, at the Pearl and Pine Brewery, Sonoia, Georgia. Jake takes us along his Army journey, becoming a beacon for military leadership and camaraderie, while sharing valuable insights about successful team dynamics, the balance betwe…
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EP-363 | Best Ranger Competition 2024 - ARNG Warrior Training Center
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Two soldiers from the U.S. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center will be competing in the 2024 Best Ranger Competition (BRC) to be held 12-14 April 2024. A two-person team that has made the cut of 50 where one team will be named the winners and become BEST RANGER!The 2024 Best Ranger Competition, is the 40th annual celebration of this gruelin…
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Join the captivating conversation with Georgia-born U.S. Army Ranger Ethan as he narrates his inspiring journey through the challenging trials and triumphant victories of his military life and beyond. From an aimless high school graduate to a decorated Ranger, his stirring story includes vital tips on survival, leadership, never giving up, and cont…
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EP-361 | Beyond Service, Defining Identity and Impact on Society
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Join in as our panel uncovers the critical transition from being soldiers to becoming numbers, highlighting the inevitable disconnect between civilian and military life. They navigate the subtle war raging within many veterans, and the hesitance surrounding open disclosure of their experiences. Join us as we appraise the struggles, losses, and triu…
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EP-360 | Unmasking the Soldier's Struggle with PTSD - Dan Pinion
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Immerse yourself into Episode 360 of our series with Kyle and Robert, where they delve into an intensely raw and emotional conversation with retired Command Sergeant Major Dan Pinion. This episode of 'Battlefield Chronicles' unveils the hard-hitting stories immortalized in Dan's book, 'Chop That Sh*t Up'. Journey through the soldiers' experiences o…
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In this riveting second segment of our military series, we delve into the mesmerizing world of battlefield heroism and sacrifice. Our veteran guest, Dan, shares his experiences of serving in combat with true tales of valiant actions and perseverances of his fellow soldiers.Among the stories, Dan narrates the courageous act of Sergeant Marquis Quick…
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Welcome to the latest episode of Mentors for Military Podcast where we are joined by Command Sergeant Major Daniel L. Pinion. A veteran of several historic military operations including the Cold War, Operation Joint Endeavor and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Sgt. Major Pinion offers a compelling narrative of his experiences on the field and as a militar…
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This is part 3 of a 3-part series with the 75th Ranger Regiment's Regimental Sergeant Major, CSM Brett Johnson. If you haven't already listened to EP-355 & EP-356, please do that before listening to this episode.CSM Brett Johnson is the current regimental sergeant major at 75th Ranger Regiment. His career in the Army spans more than 25 years and in…
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This is Part 2 with the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 75th Ranger Regiment, CSM Brett Johnson. If you haven't listened to Episode 355, please start there.CSM Brett Johnson is the current regimental sergeant major at 75th Ranger Regiment. His career in the Army spans more than 25 years and includes 19 deployments within special operations in supp…
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CSM Brett Johnson is the current regimental sergeant major at 75th Ranger Regiment. His career in the Army spans more than 25 years and includes 19 deployments within special operations in support of the global war on terrorism.This episode was taped at the HQ of the 75th Ranger Regiment.______________Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podca…
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EP-354 | Doc Kate Pate - Neurophysiologist - TBI Discussion
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Dr. Kate Pate is a neurophysiologist who has been conducting research for 15 years in a variety of different areas, including neurotrauma, respiratory neurobiology, mental health, redox biology, and combat trauma. Traumatic brain injuries are more frequent in the military these days. The military health system statistical data states that between 2…
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You're only as good as what you did today. Acquiring and maintaining a competitive mindset will make you better at everything you do. In this episode, we bring back an older episode that includes several US Army special forces NCOs and a USAF pararescueman to discuss the topic of competitive excellence._______________Please leave us a review on App…
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EP-352 | Flying the Tyrant Saddam Hussein
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Flying the Tyrant Saddam Hussein | My StoryMohammed Sulaiman was the son of a distinguished military officer of Saddam Hussein and the Iraq Air Force. He grew up one day wanting to follow his father's footsteps and fly. He graduated flight training and his experience resulted in him becoming a member of the Iraq elite VIP Squadron. It wasn't long b…
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Veterans Day - World War I Larry Freeland is a U.S. Army veteran from the Vietnam War whose father served in WW2 and Korea and a grandfather who served as a doughboy in World War I in Europe. In this episode Larry talks mostly about his grandfather and the stories that he overheard he and his grandfathers veteran friends sharing while playing poker…
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This is part two on the topic of healing from the trauma of war. The previous episode is 349. If you haven't listened to that one first, it would probably help to start there.Welcome back to a new episode of Mentors4mil. We're happy that you're here. On this episode, Phil and Jared discuss several topics and answer your questions regarding the use …
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EP-349 | Healing from the trauma of war
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Jared Rinehart is a former U.S. Marine as an infantryman from 2006 to 2011, and separated as a sergeant. In 2013, he became a contractor and protected a base in the southern province of Afghanistan where he saw a lot combat.Phil Sussman is a former U.S. Army cavalry and civil affairs officer who saw the trauma of war from his three deployments and …
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EP-348 | Mike S. Burke - U.S. Army Ranger & CSM
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U.S. Army Ranger Mike S. BurkeMike spent 23 years in the U.S. Army and 16 of those in the 75th Ranger Regiment and special operations, including 14 deployments. He retired as a Brigade level Command Sergeant Major (CSM). In this episode he's joined by Robert and Kyle as they talk about Mike's background, the impact the loss of his friend Josh had o…
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EP-347 | Warrior Training Center - Fast TrackingSomewhat unknown and hidden within Fort Moore (aka Fort Benning) is the Army National Guard's Warrior Training Center (WTC). The ARNG Warrior Training Center trains Service Members in critical functional skills, develops leaders, and represents the ARNG in order to increase the Federal and State opera…
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Army Fitness - Change is Coming: Will They Get it Right This Time?Through the years, the U.S. Army has modified how it performs fitness and tests soldiers to succeed in combat. The Army Combat Fitness Test could change - again - if the Senate Armed Services Committee's markup of next year's defense budget is passed. The final version of the 2024 Na…
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A Day to Remember - 22 Years AfterInitial audio from DOD_100911136 file.توسط aka Mentors4Mil
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Within 75th Ranger Regiment there are many military occupational skills that are supporting roles known as "low density". Although many are within the Regimental Special Troops Battalion (RSTB) at Fort Moore (aka Ft. Benning), there are also opportunities to join units within each battalion. We sat down with six non-commissioned officers in the Dar…
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It's not often that you get to listen to someone who was in Minot, ND at the U.S. missile center and was in charge of nuclear warheads! We sat down with Kurt to talk about just that and more.توسط aka Mentors4Mil
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EP-342 | Becoming an Army Ranger
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We sat down in the Darby Room at 75th Ranger Regiment HQ, Fort Moore (aka Fort Benning) with Sergeant First Class Togami and discussed the history of the 75th Ranger Regiment, the various units within and where they're located, the path to becoming an Army Ranger (both as a civilian and in-service), and more. _______________Please leave us a review…
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Strong leaders don't command and control, they connect. Relationship-building, social skill, empathy, collaboration and awareness of yourself are all important traits of a strong leader. In this episode, Kyle and Robert are joined by former Sergeant Major Sean Jarvis to talk about the topic of emotions in leadership._______________Please leave us a…
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EP-340 | Sean Jarvis | You Can Sit Back or Be in Control
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You Can Sit Back or Be in ControlSTOP: If you haven't watched "Overcoming Adversities & Getting on Track", please watch that episode first. This is Part 2 of our show with Sean.Sean Jarvis is a retired sergeant major with the U.S. Army who served as a cavalry scout on multiple deployments and has had several assignments across his 26-year career, i…
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EP-339 | Sean Jarvis - Getting on Track
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Overcoming Adversities & Getting On TrackSean Jarvis is a retired sergeant major with the U.S. Army who served as a cavalry scout on multiple deployments and several assignments, including the operations sergeant major for 1st Security Forces Assistant Brigade (1st SFAB). Sean talks about a night that leads to a driving while intoxicated (DWI) and …
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Communication, collaboration, coordination: The 3 Cs guiding successful cross-functional teams.As a leader, understanding the importance of the 3 Cs will allow you to be successful when managing a collective and cross-functional effort, especially when the endeavor may be new to all involved. #The 3 Cs#collaboration#communication#coordination______…
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EP-337 | Jeff Morris - Part 2
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The Battle of Haifa Street was a battle fought during January 2007 for the control of Haifa Street, a two-mile-long street in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, pitting American and Iraqi Army forces against various Sunni insurgent forces between January 6 and January 9, 2007 (phase one), and then two weeks later on January 24 when US forces launched a second…
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A veterans look at Memorial Day. A deep dive discussion on what this holiday means for veterans and for civilians._______________Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl…
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Every day we're bombarded with real-time information about world events. Conspiracy theorists are thriving at the moment. Information and disinformation is blurred. It's becoming difficult to distinguish truth from fiction. We'll give some thought to this. These are opinions and perspectives from our points of view. You are welcome to choose your o…
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Sophie Hilaire | My Journey Part 2Sophie Hilaire grew up in a very strict household. These challenging years caused her to push herself constantly and she later set out on trips to Peru and elsewhere to find healing. Sophie is a former U.S. Army ordnance officer who graduated West Point and later deployed to Afghanistan in 2012-2013. She holds a Gu…
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Please welcome Sophie Hilaire to the show! Sophie Hilaire is a former U.S. Army ordnance officer who deployed in 2012-2013, who holds a Guinness World Record for the ‘Fastest marathon in full military uniform’, ran the Boston Marathon, has summited Mount Everest, Denali in Alaska, and traveled to North Korea to compete in the Pyongyang marathon, am…
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A discussion on intentional living with the fellas from Brigands, former special operations in both the Army and Air Force._______________Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl#intentionalli…
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EP-331 | JSOC Operator - Dutch Moyer Round 2
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"Dutch" Chris Moyer served 31 years in the Unites States Army, 26 of which were Special Operations Command with experience with the 19th Special Forces Group, 1st/75th Ranger Battalion culminating with 14 years as a JSOC Operator.This episode that was taped at Line Creek Brewing Co. in Fayetteville, GA_______________Please leave us a review on Appl…
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EP-330 | Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground
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In 2011, with the belief that his musical talent was given for the purpose of putting more good into the world, GRAMMY award-winning artist Zac Brown purchased 400 acres of farmland in Fayetteville, Georgia and built a world-class facility dedicated to serving youth and veterans.Camp Southern Ground's programs are founded on Zac’s own experiences a…
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We're taught to see leadership as an abstract undertaking, a matter of vision and values rather than practical detail. Combat demands more and requires self-reflection and empathy from the leader. In this episode we sit down with the fellas from Brigands Co. and talk about the differences and challenges of leading in different situations, including…
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Jacob is a combat veteran who served in the Army from 2007-2010, including 14 months in Afghanistan as a gunner providing security for convoy's. After his own experiences post combat, he decided to offer an outlet to help combat veterans heal from the effects of war -- Operation Tackle Box.Taped at Line Creek Brewing Co., Fayetteville, GA__________…
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One Team, One Fight is the name of a beer brewed by veteran Matt Berger, but it also represents how veterans should join together to support one another post military transition as they did while on active duty. Matt served eight years in the U.S. Army (2006-2014) as a mechanic with one tour in Afghanistan (09-10) with the 82nd Airborne Division. H…
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