It really is a small world. I joined the Marine Corps from Shreveport, Louisiana — a city founded by Captain Henry Miller Shreve. So, imagine my surprise when Heather Shreve, a descendant of the Shreve family tree, reached out to me about her powerful new book, The...
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For Mimi – Oscar Mike Radio Remembers
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...
Oscar Mike Radio – 450 – Northwest Rally Association
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...
Oscar Mike Radio – 449 – Lechon Kirb – Market Theory
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...
Oscar Mike Radio – 448 – Mark Omrod – Royal Marine
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...
Oscar Mike Radio – 447 – Thomas LaGrave Jr. – Special Welfare / Social Warfare
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...






