It is always good when a guest recommends another person to talk with on Oscar Mike Radio. Michael Madsen came on to talk with me for number 354 (https://oscarmikeradio.com/354-michael-madsen-still-serving/) After the show aired, Michael messaged me and said I ought to talk to U.S. Amry Retired Command Sergeant Major Barry Smallwood. When a Warrant Officer speaks, I listen and so it was with great anticipation that I hit the record button for the conversation with Sgt Maj Smallwood.
Barry Smallwood served in the Army as an Intelligence Analyst, Crypto-Analyst, and TAC-Fire Computer Operator. Throughout his Army career, Sgt. Maj Smallwood developed his leadership style and said that his troops needed to trust his direction in order to be combat-effective. SgtMaj Smallwood believes leaders should work for those they lead.
Currently, Barry is the Director of Training for Law Enforcement and First Responders for Vizitech USA. Vizitech is using real work buildings, situations, and expertise to build models that allow for immersive training during crisis situations and scenarios.
“Anything that will enhance your capability whether it is physical or mental, you need to immerse yourself into.” These are wise words, and just a small glimpse of the knowledge Sgt. Maj. Smallwood has to share.
Thank you, Michael, for the recommendation. Sgt. Maj., thanks for squaring this Lance Corporal away (just kidding).
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I love getting to talk with other Veteran Podcasts Hosts. We are truly a niche podcast genre.
U.S. Navy Veteran Officer Richard Fleek and Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Farrer teamed up to create TSP – The Scuttlebutt. This collaboration is all about telling Veterans’ stories at a personal level with no filters.
TSP – The Scuttlebutt recently supported the Dogs of War Foundation’s 1st Annual Salute Shoot. There they talked to several Veterans and Uncle Sai from Duck Dynasty.
Talking with Richard and Andrew, I understood that their podcast was more than just doing a show. They want to combine their podcast with other Veterans Outreach they do through organizations like the VFW and Marine Corps League.
A show like TSP- The Scuttlebutt shows that one can take a podcast and not only tell a great story but use it to support causes and events in a way that few people do.
Thank you, gentlemen, for coming on to talk with me. I am looking forward to listening to what you all do in the future.
You can listen to TSP – The Scuttlebutt anywhere podcasts are hosted. Check out their Facebook page and be sure to like and follow – https://www.facebook.com/TSPTheScuttlebutt
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Robert Wysocki is USMC Ret. He moved to Wyoming after his service and got involved with Equine Therapy. Currently, he serves on the Board for Wild horse Preservation Society –Wild Horse Preservation Society – Animal Charity, Wild Horses. He also trains under Lisa Murrell, who does equine-assisted coaching at www.EquineAlchemy.com.
This is all done to give back to fellow Veterans and continue serving. I enjoyed getting to talk with Robert and learn more about his story. Hopefully, I can get out to Wyoming and watch him work with veterans and horses.
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It is interesting how shows come together. I got to know Susan Hunter through her book 77 Letters and Wayne Soares from a colleague.
We got to talk about a film project based on the Vietnam War called, “Every Time the Wind Blew”. This film seemed to be a different kind of project especially since neither Susan nor Wayne served in the Vietnam War or military.
Listening to their story of why they are doing this film and what they have learned, brought a different perspective than what one usually hears about the Vietnam War. You can go to https://www.facebook.com/EveryTimeThe… to learn more.
This project is already underway and is on schedule for an early 2022 release.
Thank you Susan and Wayne for talking with me.
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Tina Hargett and Tom Anderson co-host the Take it Back Show on the IQ Podcasts Network. She talked with me about the military and why she is supporting Chris Turner, The Tennessee VFW and Crosswinds Foundation for the launch of The Freedom Tour.
Tina is a talented artist singer, and podcaster, and is using her gifts to support The Freedom Tour. The Freedom Tour is going to be a way to engage with Veterans and the people who support us by offering fellowship, comradery, and a means to help those dealing with PTSD and Moral Injury.
Tina heard about The Freedom Tour and along with Tom Anderson wanted to support the work. This has been amazing to see people like Tina want to come and support something from the ground up. Thank you for talking with me.
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