She was a special woman and a beautiful soul to so many. Tonight, I honor Maureen (Dunn) Smith, April 11, 1949, ~ June 2, 2025 (age 76). I met Maureen almost seven years ago. It was with her encouragement that I joined with her granddaughter, Amber Smith, to start...
In the 450th episode of Oscar Mike Radio, we dove into the world of rallycross racing with Kito Brielmaier and Ann Hanson, a Marine Corps veteran from the Northwest Rally Association. Kito and Ann discussed the sport's grassroots appeal, inclusivity, and supportive...
I had the pleasure of meeting Lechon Kirb at Military Creator Con 2025, where James Van Prooyen and Marah Lago invited him to speak on panels about business development and strategy. A former Marine Corps EOD Tech and Marine Security Forces veteran, Lechon’s...
In this episode, United States Marine Corps Veteran Travis Partington interviews Mark Ormrod, a Royal Marine veteran from the UK. I like the way that looks and sounds. I have interviewed other U.S. Marines and have nothing but respect and admiration for our older...
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Thomas La Grave—a former Navy SEAL and Navy Corpsman who is now a clinical therapist—to explore a story of resilience, redemption, and service. Thomas opens up about his military background, his battle with addiction, and the...
There was a time when “Made in the U.S.A.” was the standard. During World War II, many private companies played a key role in supporting the war effort. That history made my recent conversation with Ben Keeney especially meaningful, as we discussed the importance of...