THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG — DAY 2: Phil Smith

by | Jun 28, 2017 | History, Leadership

DAY 2 AT GETTYSBURG, Phil Smith, Col USMC (ret), joins us to talk about the second day of the epic battle that occurred on July 2, 1863 just to south of the City of Gettysburg.

An epic battle in American history with incredible decisions to study for fans of military history and decision making.

Phil and I look at the major decisions made by  that happened as General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia  moved into Pennsylvania with the General George Meade’s Army of the Potomac in pursuit.

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“WE HIRE VETERANS” — “THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE” and THE NEXT PROJECT FOR THE RODGERS: Ken Rodgers

by | Jun 23, 2017 | Combat, History, Post Traumatic Stress, Vietnam

Then and Now…

Ken Rodgers, former Marine and Khe Sanh veteran joins us to talk about the battle as well as his ongoing film efforts.

We also discuss things people say to veterans — “We Hire Veterans” and “Thank you for your service” — Ken isn’t a fan.

Ken also updates us on his next project, a documentary about the wives of combat veterans.

 

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BOB NILSSON: Asia, Leadership and Careers at Turner Constructions

by | Jun 22, 2017 | Asia, Current Events

Bob Nilsson
Capt USMC
Founder, 100 Entrepreneurs Project

The Founder of the 100 Entrepreneurs Project joins us to talk about his experiences in Asia, his opinion about what passes as “leadership” in the Nation’s Capital and careers at Turner Construction.

Bob Nilsson has been giving back to Marines and veterans since he got out of the Marine Corps in the late 60’s.  His career in construction has afforded him a way to influence hiring and promote entrepreneurship which he has done in an incredible way at both Walter Reed and Bethesda.

ALWAYS worth a listen

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