HeroFront Josh White

(Event lead:TSgt Evan Narred, 96 Security Forces) For those who have been through (or are going through) professional punishment or adversity the process can be overwhelming, all-consuming, and very difficult to go through alone.  We have put together a panel of Senior Leaders who have “Bounced Back” from adversity, and now have perspective and empathy based on their experiences.  0:00 - Disclaimer 0:07 - Intro 1:00 - TSgt Evan Narred 7:30 - CMSgt Jason Barnshaw 17:25 - CMSgt Mark Crider 29:20 - MSgt Christopher Lafaurie 31:05 - SMSgt Eric Nardacci 44:45 - “Why did you attend the Bounce Back discussion today?” 47:20 - Lt Col Brandon Goebel 54:40 - Q1: “My Airman has an A15 but wants to go to school and is very deserving, how can I help?” 1:01:15 - Q2: “WIll my UIF be removed for promotion testing?” 1:03:25 - Q3: “Was it easier to recover from a mistake in the past than it is present day?” 1:09:25 - Capt Catherine Mumford - JAG Brief 1:13:29 - Q4: “Can you positively leverage a negative spotlight? Or should you avoid it altogether?” 1:21:54 - Q5: “What do we do for an Airman that feels they are not in a work environment that welcomes their unique strengths?” 1:32:57 - Q6: “What ways can I positively stand out in my unit even with an open Unfavorable Information File?” 1:41:47 - Closing remarks w/Lt Col Goebel - Group Photos  Guest Speakers: Lt Col Brandon Goebel, 96 CES/CC Capt Catherine Mumford, 96 TW/JA CMSgt Jason Barnshaw, 850 SWG/CEM CMSgt Mark Crider, 33 AMXS/MXA SMSgt Eric Nardacci, 6 SOS/CCF MSgt Christopher Lafaurie, 96 HCOS/CCF

Ashlee Leppert’s love of the water drove her to join the Coast Guard and serve her country. As a “non-rate” she was a qualified boat engineer on small response boats before graduating from avionics electrical technician school. She became a qualified flight mechanic and a flight mechanic instructor–her favorite and most rewarding job. Ashlee retired with 14 years of active duty service.

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0:00 - Intro

2:20 - Hero’s defined by what they overcome than what they accomplished

13:38 - DUI was a blessing in disguise. Was on a bad path.

17:23 - Worked hard & earned respect back

18:25 - Found faith & truth. Realized purpose

19:30- Trust God will work in your life

19:42 - Lives it, sees it, watch miracles happen in my life

24:00 - Goal to educate & inspire about Coast Guard

25:10 - Hurricane Harvey

28:25 - People waving towels and shirts for help

33:33 - Picture burnt in my memory

33:34 - Day 2 of rescue

34:04 - Highly populated area of children with medical needs

34:27 - Helicopter getting destroyed

36:05 - Bundles of clothes were babies

38:36 - Get honored at White House. How does that happen?

38:44 - A God thing

39:09 - What made me different is I had done many flight days

40:00 - Autoimmune disorder

42:35 - Honored on behalf of crew

43:00 - Purpose

Kelly Murphy on his tips for preparing for retirement.

In this bonus episode I talk to Alyssa about her Stabucks cup collection and why so many spouses furiously hunt them down! She's this week's 'Hump Day Hero'
Hi! I’m this week’s ‘Hump Day Hero!’ My name is Alyssa and I grew up In Oceanside,Ca. My career is in progress but I’m most passionate about creating all the things and making peoples visions come to life. My short term goal is to grow my business and my long term goal is to go back to school to get into Teaching. What I’m most thankful for right now in life is my work schedule. It gives me the summer off, along with my kids. So i get to spend all the time with them! And when all is said and done, I’d like to be remembered for having a loving heart

Memorial Day: 'Limitless' - Remembering Our Real Life Super Hero Jimmy Ginas - Ep 37

On this special Memorial Day episode we pay tribute to our hero Jimmy Ginas and reflect on the impact he had on our lives.

Time Stamps:

His Family

4:01 - Tim

7:47 - Stefanie

13:03 - Kevin

19:06 - Elizabeth (Read by Josh)

His Friends

21:37 - Ryan Hedrickson

22:43 - Sam Sullens

24:31 - RJ

28:43 - Chris

31:12 - Tiffany

33:08 - Destiny

33:50 - Ricky

34:26 - Alejandro

35:52 - Sherif

36:26 - Josh

49:45 - Performance by Cory Kreitzer w/slideshow

(This episode was recorded live at Black Rifle Coffee Company Niceville - full video on Spotify or Youtube. Special guest host: SSgt Mike Rosa)
"My name is Airman Kwasi Smiley and I grew up In Hamilton Ohio. My career is in the Air Force but I’m most passionate about Space and understanding the Universe. My short term goal is to start school and my long term goal is to be the best dad I can be. What I’m most thankful for right now in life is my family and when all is said and done, I’d like to remembered for just being "me" - being myself."
Kwasi and his family were on their very first PCS across the U.S. as a family. Trucks were loaded and babies were crying yet they were having a good time and excited about their move from New Mexico to Florida. Half way through the trip a group of professional criminals hot-wired their vehicle attached to their U-Haul, and stole all of their belongings. Personal documents, heirlooms, furniture, pictures, electronics...gone in the blink of an eye. 
His supervision acted fast and created a go-fund-me for $10K. After friends and family desperately tried to spread their story around - Eventually this news hit the infamous AMN/NCO/SNCO Facebook page and his story went viral. Organizations like the Eglin First Sergeant Council, EveryWarrior.org, and Black Rifle Coffee Company (Niceville) chipped in and his family walked away with $15K. Although this doesn't replace everything - the love and support from the Veteran community was felt by the Smileys and it helped tremendously. It's what being a "Veteran" is all about. 
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
4:45 - First PCS
5:00 - Entire U-Haul disappeared
5:48 - He noticed U-Haul gone
8:27 - Camera shows truck circling parking lot; truck blocked camera; one guy jumps out breaks the window climbed in and drives off
12:10 - Hopeful just electronics taken but everything taken
13:15 - truck not found
17:35 - People rally around him willing to help
18:57- Set up a Go Fund Me
22:25 - over abundance of support
23:54 - Tens of thousands trying to help.
24:30 - Feel guilty
25:19 - Pay it forward
31:07 - Restored faith