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(Previously Aired on 10/27/2020): Captain Steven J. Craig (ret.) tells the story of the grounding and rescue of the USCG Cutter Jarvis on its maiden voyage to Alaska in 1972. He tells the story of its namesake, Lt. David Jarvis, and his 1897 rescue of icebound whalers in Alaska. A Japanese fishing trawler came to the rescue in the best tradition of the sea. The Captain discusses the Coast Guard and his 38 years in the service with host Jim Fausone. "All Present and Accounted For" is a Military Writers Society of America award-winning book, go pick it up today.

Vice Admiral Kevin P. Green (ret.) has been thinking about recruiting challenges for over two decades. With the Navy and other services in the worst recruiting crisis of the all-volunteer service, his insights are instructive. He talks with host Jim Fausone how recruiters must use leadership and meeting today's youth where they are. He asserts if the youth have "ambition and heart" they will be able to enlist. It may take time to overcome limitations like physical fitness, but it can be achieved and a world of opportunities exist.

Topics include Caregiver Programs, VA Healthcare for less Than Honorable Discharges, Cancer Treatment closer to home, How the Rating system works, VA Claim Denials, and much more.
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Vice Admiral Kevin P. Green (ret.) talks about the fleet numbers, naval drones, partners as force multipliers, the 35-year building cycle, and other challenges facing the Navy today from budgets and defense industrial base. Green talks to host Jim Fausone about the good jobs in shipbuilding as well as the Navy.

(Previously Aired on 7/24/2018) Ryan Pitts served for 6 years in the US Army. During a firefight in 2008, Ryan was wounded but fought against overwhelming odds. He was awarded the MEdal of Honor in 2014. Today, he works in the defense industry and is an ambassador for the Cohen Veterans Network of 10 mental health clinics which provide free care to veterans, service members, and family members. Jim Fausone explores Pitts' service and checks in for an update on CVN.

A suicide bomber took the life of Senior Chief Petty Officer & Cryptologist, Shannon Kent (U.S. Navy), on her 5th overseas deployment in 2019. Now her husband and father of two, Green Beret Joe Kent (11 deployments), tells her story with Marty Skovlund Jr., Army Ranger & Editor of Task & Purpose. Shannon Kent was an incredible linguist, patriot, and mother. This story is inspiring and uplifting notwithstanding the tragic circumstances of Shannon's death in Syria on an intel mission. Joe and Marty talk to host Jim Fausone.