Episode 41 : Marine Drill Instructors - transforming civilians into an elite force

Ben Colgan was raised in a family that opposed war, yet Ben felt a deep sense of patriotism and desire to serve in a meaningful way. Upon graduating high school Ben enlisted in the US Army and went on to serve in the world's most secretive and elite unit, US Army's Delta Force. Ben served around the world and distinguished himself through leadership in high risk training and earned a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. He married the love of his life, Jill, and was awaiting the birth of his third daughter when his unit deployed from Germany to Iraq. While in Iraq, Ben sought to drive operations, using his bold leadership and relentlessly pursuing the enemy. In November 2003 while conducting combat operations 2nd Lieutenant Ben Colgan was Killed In Action and posthumously promoted to 1st Lieutenant. His wife Jill back in Germany was a month away from delivering their third child when she received the awful news of Ben's tragic death. Please listen to Jill and her three daughters tell the story of Ben's life and how they are living abundant lives as Ben wished. Thank you for your sacrifice to our Nation Ben.

Bill Tarleton served in the Marine Corps infantry and Special Operations conducting combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as other missions in Africa and South America. He discusses the early years in Marine Special Operations.

Dr. Sandra Billinger is a Physical Therapist who completed a PhD to research heart health for patients to overcome the impacts of heart attacks and stroke. She is an associate professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center as well as their Director of the Research in Exercise and Cardiovascular Health (REACH) Laboratory.

Lieutenant Colonel Carr served 25 years in the Marine infantry, force reconnaissance and special operations communities. He discusses leadership lessons for leaders in demanding assignments.

LtCol Blackson's served a very unique career that included service as an enlisted Marine and officer in the Marine infantry, reconnaissance and force reconnaissance. His experiences exemplify sacrificial service and dangerous duty in combat and overseas.

For over two centuries the Marines have fought for America across the globe. The central character in creating "Marines" is the Marine Drill Instructor. This episode goes behind the lines to recon how Marine Drill Instructors transform civilians into Marines.

Dr. Brett Haake is an anesthesiologist, stem cell physician and former Navy Medical Officer who deployed to Afghanistan and across Asia. This episode focuses on a stem cell treatment to both knees.

Dr. Haake explains his career path that led him to practice and become a partner in a Stem Cell practice. He is a former Navy medical officer and Afghanistan campaign veteran. Episode 39 provides a procedure overview, Episode 40 shows an actual stem cell procedure.

Barry Bell enlisted in the Marine Corps immediately after high school to serve as an Infantryman where he deployed twice to the Middle-East and Pacific Rim. He also served as an Army Intelligence Officer where he deployed to combat in Afghanistan with 5th Stryker Brigade. He went on to complete his MBA and worked 5.5 years in the private sector. He now seeks to serve the People of South Carolina's 4th District as their Representative in the US Congress.

Barry Bell enlisted in the Marine Corps immediately after high school to serve as an Infantryman where he deployed twice overseas. He also served as an Army Intelligence Officer deploying to combat in Afghanistan followed by earning his MBA and working in the corporate sector for 5.5 years. Now he seeks to serve the People of South Carolina's 4th District in the US Congress.