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Will Google searches soon become a thing of the past? Will apps become extinct?

Decades ago, Tim Kitchens served in the Air Force as a Russian intel analyst, but after the military he trained to become a Senior Software Engineer and expert programmer.

We sat down with him to get an in depth look at how the explosive growth of AI technology is poised to revolutionize the way we work and interact with the Internet.

Kitchens begins by explaining the basics of AI technology; What is it? How does it work, etc. He later expands on how ChatGPT can be incorporated into our daily lives and how other AI driven tech is transforming online content and digital video.  

He reflects on the dark side of AI too, ie; the dangers it presents when used to promote greed, misinformation and other dark desires.

But it’s not all dark. He shares how the traditional Internet search will eventually be replaced by “Prompt” technology, allowing for AI to perform search, research and other mundane tasks within minutes. He also sheds light on how AI is responsible for light-speed advances in medicine; the COVID vaccine and hopefully someday for diseases like cancer.    

We also discussed how to “future proof” your career with “prompt skills”, and the surprising places to find training. 

Check out Tim Kitchen’s article “Embrace AI or Fall Behind: Yes, Resistance IS Futile” here:

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Today, we’re talking about a groundbreaking new book, “The Unit” by Adam Gamal and Kelly Kennedy. It delivers a look inside the military’s most secretive special missions unit, which is so covert that even its name is classified.

Our book reviewer is National Security reporter Jack Murphy who served as an Army Ranger, Sniper, and Special Forces operator within Joint Special Operations Command.

He describes some stories inside the book, and shares personal anecdotes about the rare occasion when he encountered this covert team in the field.

We are currently working our back channel communications to land interviews with authors Adam Gamal and Kelly Kennedy ... but the book is so damn intriguing, we couldn't wait to discuss it!

Check out "The Unit" here:

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250278180/theunit

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We’re talking with Navy veteran Jenna Carlton, who founded the massively popular Facebook group “The Millennial Veterans.” Between Facebook and Instagram, Millennial Veterans has amassed millions of views, and their content reaches thousands of vets every week.

We jump right into her recent spicy article that tells VA why many younger vets do not recommend joining the military.

She talked about her days aboard the carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and like her Millennial Vet followers have come to appreciate, she didn't shy away from sharing personal experiences and the uncomfortable reality of military sexual trauma.

Carlton also shared how she was inspired to create a Facebook group to connect with other millennial vets, after her internship with the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill. It was front row seat to the frustration many feel after watching Congress put politics before the immediate needs of our vets.

She also delivers fascinating observations on whether the military truly helps younger service members prepare for life after the military. And a great take on whether that's the role of DoD, VA or millennial veterans themselves.

We also examine her latest book, "The Veteran Workbook" and learn how veterans from all eras can benefit from putting their thoughts in a journal. And may be surprised by the benefits of looking in the rear view mirror.

With one scroll through the MV page, the sense of community found within her audience is apparent, and in this episode she shares exactly how many of them feel.

Check out The Millennial Veterans Facebook group here:

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And even if you're too tough to journal ... check out "The Veteran Workbook" here:

https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Workbook-Jenna-Carlton/dp/B0C6W1GB96

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Whether you're starting college after the military, finishing a degree or just looking for skills to advance your career, we discover the innovative ways University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) delivers.

UMGC President, Dr. Gregory Fowler describes their "student-centric" approach. More than just a catch phrase, he shares an in-depth look at things like:

• Helping deployed students from Forward Operating Bases to Antarctica
• Understanding the specific needs of veteran students from all racial and cultural backgrounds
• How their process uses a "Sherpa" approach to ensure all students reach the top
• Employer verified certifications for cyber, business, IT and human resources

Dr. Fowler also describes the way UMGC programs use AI technology to; prompt students when they need it most; identify when life factors may be getting in the way and how instructors can see student performance in real-time, which allows them to assist every student on a personal level.

We also examine how students looking to launch their own business can benefit from a focused delivery of the specific skills related to business. Whether it's fundamentals or advanced accounting, this streamlined approach gives veteran small business owners exactly what they need to succeed.

Want more on UMGC's 125 degree programs?

Check out their bachelor's, master's, doctoral and targeted certificate programs here:

https://www.umgc.edu/

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Today we’re discussing the new book “Dead Man’s Hand” with author, Army veteran Brad Taylor, former member of the highly classified 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta (Delta Force). This high adrenaline novel tracks: a plot to kill Vladimir Putin; a fight between Putin’s brutal National Guard henchmen, the GRU- a Russian Intelligence unit and a Ukrainian hit squad; and ultimately the dangerous work of American commandos led by veteran Pike Logan.

It’s a twisted plot that takes us to the brink of nuclear war.

As we discussed the players in the book (based on actual military/intelligence units) I asked Brad if the details come from his experiences while serving with Delta Force?

Taylor also describes the brutality of Russian Intelligence forces and shares behind the scenes look at locations in Sweden and Denmark.  

We dive deeper into tradecraft used by military and spies around the world. And in one of the most revealing parts of our interview, we consider what these missions look like in real-life, as the President and Congress deal with deadly Islamic terror groups and the ominous situation developing with Iran.

More on Dead Man's Hand and Spec Ops vet Brad Taylor here:

https://bradtaylorbooks.com/

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We're talking with vets in Vegas at Super Bowl LVIII about their NFL partnership, and how they're looking for fellow vets to tackle a mission vital to our democracy. Marine Corps veteran Ben Keiser and Air Force veteran Anil Nathan share how the organization We The Veterans recently launched the “Vet The Vote” campaign, with a goal of recruiting over 100K veterans to serve as election poll workers in upcoming elections.

They describe how the veteran community can play a crucial role in this year’s elections. And how their presence can help rebuild trust in a process that's been marred by political division and conspiracy theories.

Both Keiser and Nathan share their personal experiences serving as poll workers, and describe what they saw firsthand as they answer the important question, "Are elections really safe?"

And of course we also talk football, and what the vibe is like in Vegas, during the biggest sports week of the year.

For more on Vet The Vote and how you can get involved check out:

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Today we’re talking with Navy SEAL veteran and marketing mogul John Timar. During his post military career, he achieved success bringing Kill Cliff energy drinks to the forefront of the highly competitive US energy drink market and established partnerships with podcast giant Joe Rogan, the mixed martial arts community and raised millions for the Navy SEAL Foundation.

But his latest venture steps outside of the energy drink business and introduces us to "Grapple Science" a new nutritional supplement targeting Jiu Jitsu athletes and other forms of mixed martial arts, wrestling, etc. Timar offers an in-depth look at the supplement industry, and explains the science behind terms like "nutraceutical". We also examine their new supplement “Cognition” which claims to enhance cognitive function, learning, memory, and mental stamina. 

So, does it really work?

Timar, who claimed even he feared supplements in his early days, offered a closer look at Grapple Science's rare ingredients like; Lion’s Mane, Alpha GPC and nooLVL. And he shared how some of their ingredients are currently being used within the medical community to treat diseases like Parkinson's.

For more on Grapple Science nutritional supplements:

https://grapplescience.com/

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This week we’re talking with Dr. Robert Beckman, Executive Director of Treat Now dot org. He’s one of the premiere experts in the treatment of brain wounds with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Although this technology is FDA approved for things like burns and diabetic foot ulcers, Beckman says the VA ignores proof that it's effective for treating brain wounds, TBI’s, concussions and depression which has fueled the suicide epidemic in America. 

While ending suicide remains a top priority for VA , DoD, Beckman slams their decision to pump millions of mental health dollars into psychedelic research to merely treat symptoms. He offers several real-world examples of HBOT effectively treating the root cause and thus eliminating symptoms in ways current VA strategies do not.

In one powerful segment he shares how over the years the VA has amputated hundreds of thousands of feet, due to diabetic foot ulcers. Beckman claims most of which could have been avoided if HBOT was introduced earlier in their care.

He also shares vivid examples; NFL players treating concussions, combat veterans' fighting effects of toxic exposures and many clinics who are currently embracing HBOT therapy for treatment of brain wounds, PTSD and MS.

For more on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy including powerful research data and published studies, see TreatNow.org's website:

https://treatnow.org/

Read the latest newsletter "VA Continues to Avoid Treating and Healing Brain Wounds" here:

https://treatnow.org/va-continues-to-avoid-treating-and-healing-brain-wounds/

VIDEO: MSG Scott Rossler's HBOT testimony

https://youtu.be/N-CkR5shqEM?si=UmUhF_jKxPHjjzkq

VIDEO: NFL great Joe Namath shares how HBOT changed his life:

https://youtu.be/s7nxU3QadIA

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Today we’re talking with former student veterans who testified before the US Dept. of Education in Washington DC, regarding for-profit colleges that failed to provide the useful degrees they promised, all while burning through the GI Bill funding they earned and even their private student loans.

We start with Air Force veteran Stephanie Pollay who shared her experience getting a degree from ITT Tech, the $200K debt she incurred, and the harsh reality she faced after trying to apply it to the real world.

We also hear from Navy veteran Angela McMillen, who describes how her college merged with Ashford University, and although she paid for post graduate studies intended for a PhD in Clinical Psychology Research, the school was never accredited. 

Marine Corps vet Will Hubbard describes what Veteran Education Success is doing in DC to ensure proper oversight and laws to protect student veterans from for profit schools targeting military vets and other low-income students.   

If you're a veteran who was scammed by a college or online degree program, contact Veterans for Education Success

https://vetsedsuccess.org/

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Today we learn how Marine Corps Spec Ops vet Derek Herrera has built a business around a digital skin inspection tool, known as the "Habit Camera" thanks to a partnership with VA’s Technology Transfer Program.

We begin with his journey into the elite Marine Corps unit known as, MARSOC aka Marine Corps “Raiders”. Herrera shares the dramatic story of the firefight with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, the shot that wounded his spine and the heroism of his fellow Marines.  

After a tough recovery, Herrera described the cutting-edge VA medical technology he discovered, including a device that allowed him to stand tall during his retirement ceremony. We also learn about the Habit Camera, which will do amazing things for those with spinal cord injuries, diabetes and assist others in the early detection of skin cancer.

Dr. John Kaplan, VA Technology Transfer Program Director, describes other medical device technology currently available for licensing and the opportunities this incredible program creates for small businesses.

Check out more from Marine Corps vet Derek Herrera and make skin inspection a regular habit, with the Habit Camera.

https://habitcamera.com/

For more information about medical technology available for licensing to small businesses, check out the VA Technology Transfer Program here:

https://www.research.va.gov/programs/tech_transfer/default.cfm

See all the cutting-edge tech at VA's Tech Link here

https://techlinkcenter.org/va-technologies/

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