Minuteman Report: Region IV Best Warrior Competition
Fourteen National Guard soldiers from seven states recently competed in the Region IV Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minnesota. Story by SSG Johnny Angelo.
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Explore " ruck march" with insightful episodes like "Minuteman Report: Region IV Best Warrior Competition", "Episode 161: Tango Alpha Lima: Legion of Valor National Commander Justin "JD" LeHew", "Reserve Soldiers Compete in Best Warrior Competition", "Soldiers Update: Wrap Up" and "Pacific Newsbreak for February 13th 2017" from podcasts like ""Best Warrior Competition", "Tango Alpha Lima Podcast", "Best Warrior Competition", "Soldiers Update" and "Pacific Newsbreak"" and more!
Episodes (11)
Episode 161: Tango Alpha Lima: Legion of Valor National Commander Justin "JD" LeHew
IN THE NEWS
We celebrate the career of Marine Corps veteran Dale Dye, and his contributions to more accurate and realistic portrayals of the military in the entertainment industry.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Marine Corps veteran and Navy Cross recipient Justin "JD" LeHew talks about his role as the first post-Vietnam generation National Commander of the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, his work with History Flight, a private MIA search and recovery organization, and his cross-country journey along the Medal of Honor Highway with Team Long Road.
RAPID FIRE
Top enlisted soldier calls out leaders to ‘show up’ at PT
Food delivery driver dashes into Army ranks after chance encounter
Reddit post leads to top Army leaders crashing soldier’s reenlistment
Special Guest: Justin "JD" LeHew.
Reserve Soldiers Compete in Best Warrior Competition
Package of Reserve Soldiers competing in the 2010 Best Warrior Competition. Scenes include various events in the competition and sound bites from U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, Sgt. Thomas Williams and Staff Sgt. Jason Fiedler. Produced by Sgt. Ginifer Spada.
Soldiers Update: Wrap Up
The Army Reserve's Combined Support Training Exercise takes place at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. Engineers conduct a demolition range at Yakima Training Center, WA. Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers honor their fallen comrades with a 28 mile ruck march at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
Pacific Newsbreak for February 13th 2017
In this Pacific Newsbreak, service members compete in U.S. Army Japan's Best Warrior Competition in Okinawa, and U.S. Army Japan Commander Major General James Pasquarette speaks on the importance of regional partnerships.
Episode 125: Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón
IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón.
Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.
RAPID FIRE
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.
Episode 101: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston
Jeff and Ashley are reunited in Boston with former podcast co-host, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey, and three other Legion members for Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston.
Seavey, along with Media & Communications Chairman David F. Wallace of Virginia, South Dakota Department Service Officer Courtney VanZanten and Ashley’s husband, National Guard Sgt. Robert Maldonado, a member from Post 180 in Vienna, Va. traveled the 26.2 mile course.
The podcast team followed the progress of the ruck crew, as well as catching up with other members of the Legion Family who participated and volunteered in the event.
Check the show notes for a link to YouTube for the best experience for this episode.
(Hint, you don't want to miss the glow of Seavey's VERY pale gams in his Old Glory silkies)
Episode 98: Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle
IN THE NEWS
CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly.
RAPID FIRE
Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat
Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland
Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody. Special Guest: John Astle.
Episode 51: Tango Alpha Lima: Team RWB with guest Mike Erwin
Mike Erwin, founder and executive director of Team Red, White and Blue, joins Team Tango to share the origin story for Team RWB, and the many ways in which the organization helps enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
Erwin touches on the importance of being part of a team, partnerships with IVMF and the George W. Bush Center, the link between physical activity, social interactions and mental wellness. Special Guest: Mike Erwin.
SPECIALIST BOBBY PILON of the E-4 Mafia Pt. 1
Part 1 of 2.
**WATCH ON YOUTUBE** (Video will post ~ 12AM ET)
U.S. Army Infantryman Bobby "Casper" "Brick" Pilon, 10th Mountain Division, sits down to discuss his 2005 journey into Afghanistan for 16 months of frontline combat that included 85 days of intense fire fights at the peak of Operation Enduring Freedom. Learn about what led Bobby into the Army and how they prepared for what would ultimately be the hottest war action involving the United States since the conflict in Vietnam. While still maintaining his charm and positivity, Bobby is a changed man since host Kirk Ross last talked with him, and today's first part of a two-part series will frame the context for what's happened since to him over the last eighteen years. Music by Mudvayne and Aaron Gentle. Theme by HILTON.
Part 2 will drop on Friday, March 12, 2021 at noon ET.
Importan Links:
'OUTLAW PLATOON' by Sean Parnell
Mission 22 Vet Support Group
ATITA Links
Episode 068: Preparing Yourself to do Something Hard
Modern humans are soft. Our ancestors lived hard lives, constantly putting their minds and bodies to the test. If you don't intentionally seek out hard things to do, you'll fall into a routine of comfort and convenience. In this episode, we talk about going out and pushing the limits.