Reflecting on “Protect What You’ve Earned” — What does that Mean?

LtCol John Keenan, USMC

LTCOL JOHN KEENAN, USMC joins us to discuss his article “Reflecting on Protect What You’ve Earned” which reflects on the Commandant’s challenge to Marines to behave better to preserve what they’ve worked for.

An interesting discussion about negative leadership in today’s Marine Corps.  LtCol Keenan, an IG currently, talks leadership advice for young leaders.

MARINE CORPS GAZETTE HOUR: Capt Eric Hovey — “Dance With the One That Brought You — An innovative culture will save USMC unmanned aviation before buying Air Force technology will”

Captain Eric Hovey
USMC

Captain Eric Hovey advocates for a smarter use of the RQ-21, a Marine Corps Program of Record and a better understanding of procurement system for all leaders in the Marine Corps.

OSCAR SNAFU — WTF HAPPENED: Our Pop-Culture Correspondent Katherine McNamara Explains What Happened

Katherine McNamara
Pop-Culture Correspondent
ALL MARINE RADIO

The “Best Picture” Oscar presentation turned into an incredible disaster for the Oscars and Price Waterhouse last night as the award was given to the wrong film (La La Land) and then presented to the correct film (Moonlight).  Our Pop-Culture Correspondent, Katherine McNamara, explains what the heck happened and why.

MY FAMILY’S NOTIFICATION EXPERIENCE AFTER I WAS WOUNDED: Justin Constantine

Justin Constantine
LtCol USMC (ret)

We didn’t intend to discuss it, but the notification process for wounded combatants became the topic with Justin Constantine today.  Justin relates the story of the aftermath of his gunshot wound to the head; how his family and girl friend were notified.

PRODUCING A DOCUMENTARY: Matt Morgan

Matt Morgan
LtCol USMC (ret)
Producer, “The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima”

Matt Morgan, LtCol USMC (ret), and the producer of “The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima” joins us to discuss his time with the Marine Corps Public Affairs Office in Los Angeles where he became familiar with the film industry and producing for a high quality channel like The Smithsonian Channel.

We’ll also discuss Matt’s experience as a new producer, selling the idea of a documentary to an industry that is always looking for “the next best thing.”  Matt discusses the choice to produce on your own or to partner with a studio or another producer as well as the interesting sidebars that come from doing original.