by Michael F. McNamara | Jul 26, 2017 | History, Leadership, Vietnam
Then and Now…
Ken Rodgers, LCpl USMC, is a veteran of Khe Sanh. He joined us to talk about the environment that surrounded him in Vietnam. Stories of ear cutting, racism and rape are associated with the War in Vietnam more so than any other war America has participated in… what was the truth for those who served? Ken talks about his experience in Vietnam as a member of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment.
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by Michael F. McNamara | Jul 12, 2017 | Foreign Affairs, History
George C. Marshall
General, U.S. Army
General George C. Marshall, US Army was one of the greatest world leaders of the 20th Century. His creation and expansion of the modern US military is extraordinary. His expansion of the US industrial base that supported the military expansion was extraordinary. His conception of how post-World War II Europe would be restored and the role The Marshall Plan would play in transitioning the American wartime industry to peacetime functioning without losing capacity or throwing mass numbers of people out of work.
Dr. Rob Havers is the President of the George C. Marshall Foundation and paints a vivid picture of how Marshall, who wrote no memoirs, achieved the great things he achieved in his life on the GRAND SCALE he achieved them on.
FASCINATING.
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by Michael F. McNamara | Jul 10, 2017 | Leadership
Mike Ettore
Major, USMC (ret)
Fidelis Leadership Group
Mike Ettore is the Founder of Fidelis Leadership Group, LLC and a retired Marine Corps Infantry Officer who’s career was marked by unique leadership achievements. A Drill Instructor at the age of 20, the recipient of the prestigious Leftwitch Trophy for company grade leadership in 1992 and combat deployments to Beirut and Kuwait for Operation Desert Storm are but a few of his achievements.
Mike joined ALL MARINE RADIO to talk his career and leadership inside and outside of the military. His comments about moral courage being the backbone of any leader and the importance of “character” in leadership development are important lessons for any military or civilian leader. Mike also discusses how “The Dale Carnegie Course” impacted him as a leader in his 50’s and the importance of being a lifelong learner.
An impressive humble leader with sage comments for all who aspire to be better leaders, his comments about a leader’s role in applying “rules of engagement”during contingency operations are especially pointed.
GREAT HUMAN BEING… GREAT STUFF!
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by Michael F. McNamara | 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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