Mentors For Military Podcast

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 between an army senior enlisted while also being a parent of soldiers in the Army. Tracing Jake's military experiences and personal anecdotes, the episode emphasizes the essence of treating each other with maturity in a team environment and adhering to realistic expectations. Further talks center around how recreational activities foster a healthy, competitive spirit and bonding among soldiers, leading to improved unit effectiveness. Discussions also touch upon the impact of mentorship and societal readiness on the military life, and how pressure and accountability shape the serviceman's career and personal growth. Jake's narration provides a candid perspective on how

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 grueling competition, starring the best soldiers of the world, our United States Army, RANGERS! From the very beginning, the objective was clear: the competition should place extreme demands on each buddy teams’ physical, mental, technical and tactical skills as Rangers. The standards of performance were to test the mettle of those Ranger-qualified Soldiers who dared to compete. Join us in this conversation with two warriors who will be laying everything on the line to be called "Best Ranger" in 2024. They share their Army journey to this point and then discuss what they do to train for this demanding competition. _____________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify

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 continuously striving for excellence. Listen to this enlightening episode that serves an inside look into the intense world of military training directly from Ethan’s perspective. We delve deeper into the riveting events from Ethan's training, unforgettable encounters with team leaders and soldiers, his dad’s priceless advice and wisdom, and his continuous quest for growth and learning. Learn all about the striking differences within army standards, the transition from active duty to National Guard, and successfully navigating civilian life. This episode offers a comprehensive one-man guide through the multifaceted army terrain. A noteworthy highlight of this episode

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 triumphs of the shared veteran experience. In the following segment, hear conversation exploring the importance of utilising military service experiences and values positively for society. The episode emphasises the essentiality of veterans consciously deciding to enrich their communities rather than encapsulating an entitlement mentality. Learn about the powerful influence veterans possess to change the world around them through anecdotes of those who've done just that. Highlighting that the 'veteran' tag should be a continued commitment towards societal improvement, not just a badge of entitlement. Our dynamic panel of four US military veterans ends by addressing le

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 on the battlefield, grappling with PTSD, depression and the unbearable pain of losing comrades. Stand witness to Major Dan Pinion's first-hand accounts of war's harsh realities and the unquestionable bravery of the soldiers. He reflects on the heartbreaking loss of comrades, narrates the emotional journey of a young soldier, David Dietrich, and provides a stark picture of veterans' struggle with PTSD. Dive deep into the gripping tales of Dan's military career and the unsung heroes who exhibited bravery beyond measure. Hear the authentic stories of resilience, guts and sacrifice that make this episode an enthralling tribute to our military men and women. Be prepared

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, who tragically gave his life to save his fellow soldiers by covering a live grenade in Iraq in 2006. This episode reflects the spirit of bravery, sacrifice, and selfless commitment to their comrades and their nation. Beyond illustrating the dramatic face of war, Robert, Kyle, and Dan also shed light on the logistical challenges soldiers face while preparing for combat. The conversation reveals how they always looked ahead, focusing on the upcoming battles rather than dwelling on their past losses. Featuring a captivating account of the arduous six-month mission to reclaim the city of Ramadi, this episode depicts the unwavering resilience of American soldiers a

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 military leader. Over his 28-year career, Sgt. Major Pinion has served in a host of leadership positions. His firsthand experiences bring to life the stories of courage, sacrifices and resilience of the soldiers he served with. Now a Department of the Army Civilian in Virginia, he continues his commitment to service but from a different perspective. Our conversation also covers his recently released book, "Chop That Sh*t Up". A tribute to our brave soldiers, the book encapsulates the trials and tribulations, the shocking and inspiring stories from their deployments in Iraq and elsewhere. His personal journey, the struggles with depression, PTSD, and the emotional toll o

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 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 Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #rangerregiment #75th ranger regiment #csmbrettjohnson #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Discl

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 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 Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #rangerregiment #75th ranger regiment #csmbrettjohnson #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/

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 Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #rangerregiment #75th ranger regiment #csmbrettjohnson #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/

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 2020 and 2nd quarter of 2023, the U.S. military saw approximately 486,000 cases of traumatic brain injury of which 82.2% experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion), 11.3% experienced a mild TBI, 1% experienced a severe TBI, while 1.2% experienced a penetrating TBI. _______________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #traumaticbraininjury #tbi #dockatepate #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patr

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 Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #GreenBeret #specialoperations #competitivemindset #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/

Flying the Tyrant Saddam Hussein | My Story Mohammed 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 before he became the pilot of Saddam and his family. In this episode, Mohammed shares how he became Saddam's pilot and how he was in Baghdad at the military airport in a bunker during Desert Storm when all of the aircraft was destroyed by US bombing raids. He shares how things changed in that country and how his life was in danger, before escaping to America where he's raised his four children and has enjoyed the American Dream. _______________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #Flying the Tyrant S

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 every week. He also talks about his grandfather protesting following WW1 in Washington D.C. as part of the Bonus Expedition Forces (BEF) and how the President and government at that time turned against the crowds of veterans who protested. A great listen with it being close to Veterans Day as a reminder of the hardships many veterans who've returned from war have endured. Buy Larry's book Legion of Honor at Amazon or on his official website today! https://www.larryfreeland.com _______________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify

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 of Psychedelics to help with post traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. 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 he spent a total of 10 years in service. Both share their own personal experiences, the challenges of using psychedelics as part of the healing process and having to face their demons, how the process shouldn't be taken lightly, and ho

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 he spent a total of 10 years in service. In this episode (Part 1 of 2) Jared and Phil join us to discuss how veterans are now turning to psychedelics to help them heal from the trauma of war. After experiencing the positive effects of psychodelics himself during a trip to Peru, Jared knew this was his purpose: to help others like himself overcome the demons he knew too well. Both share their own personal experiences, the challenges of using psychedelics as part of the healing process and having to face their demons, how the process shouldn't be taken lightly, and how it's helped them in their healing journey. It's not the destination, it's part of the journey.

U.S. Army Ranger Mike S. Burke Mike 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 on him, his suicide attempts, leadership post-suicide, whether he was successful at transitioning out of service, and other topics. He is the podcast host of "Always in Pursuit" and "Legends of the 75th". _______________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #mikesburke #army ranger #14deployments #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instag

EP-347 | Warrior Training Center - Fast Tracking Somewhat 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 operational readiness of the ARNG. In this episode, we dive into the Ranger Training Assessment Course, a precursor for those who are wanting to attend Ranger School, with Cpl LeShane, an instructor and former student of the program. He provides all of the details of how to attend this course and how some have also returned to become instructors full-time. _______________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #EP-347 | Warrior Training Center - Fast Tracking #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil

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 National Defense Authorization Act still needs to make its way through both chambers of Congress before being signed by the president. The guys discuss this topic. _______________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #APFT #acft #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil 00:00 Intro 02:45 Current Standards 09:50 History and The Changing Standard 30:00 What Are We Measuring Against?

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