SGM(ret) Mike Vining had a legendary career in the Army first as Army EOD then as a Delta Force Operator. With medals from around the world and stories to match he is an absolute professional warrior with a humble and giving spirit. In this podcast Mike talks about his career, how it unfolded, and shares a variety of stories that are exciting, serious, funny, and historical. One of my favorite parts of my talk with SGM Vining was his passion for reviving the history of EOD and telling the stories of those who have past.In addition to his extensive career, Mike now spends a good amount of time researching EOD techs from the past, digging through records so that they are not forgotten. A Nobel and selfless act that is helping to preserve the history of EOD.Support | EOD Warrior Foundationhttps://eod-wf.org/support/Flag Program | EOD Warrior Foundationhttps://eod-wf.org/flag-program/Virtual EOD Memorial | EOD Warrior Foundationhttps://eod-wf.org/category/virtual-memorial/--------------- SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDeltaDonate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7ELinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus-----------------PODCAST LINKS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50QAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380-0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-deltaApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us-----------------
Sam Brasfield served in the Navy for 36 years, first enlisted and then earned his commission as an EOD Officer, ultimately retiring as a Captain. While he had a very successful military career, the focus of this podcast was on how he chose to exit the military.Being given the opportunity to through-hike the Appalachian Trail by Warrior Expeditions, along with the encouragement and approval from his wife to be gone for six months, he chose a rigorous and uncommon path.Join me in listening to Sam discuss the people in Navy EOD, his experiences on the AT, and come away feeling inspired.--------------- SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDeltaDonate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7ELinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus-----------------PODCAST LINKS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50QAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380-0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-deltaApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us-----------------
Nap deCiutiis returns to the podcast to talk about his new company, East Coast Foils, and what they are doing to try and impact the health of those military members whose job is on small craft. Reducing the shock through innovative hull designs and integrating AI, East Coast Foils GOV may soon be a game changer for the US Military.--------------- SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDeltaDonate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7ELinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus-----------------PODCAST LINKS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50QAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380-0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-deltaApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us-----------------
In part 2 of my sit down with Henry (Ace) Thrift, he shares more stories from his career in addition to us discussing our thoughts on what Navy EOD needs to do in order to get back to our roots. The true family and brotherhood of Navy EOD.--------------- SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDeltaDonate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7ELinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus-----------------PODCAST LINKS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50QAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380-0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-deltaApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us-----------------
Henry (Ace) Thrift, a retired LCDR, sits down and walks us through his long career in Navy EOD. From enlisting in the Navy, being selected for OCS, and rising to Lieutenant Commander, Ace ensured that all the fun he had during his time off was matched and exceeded by his dedication during working hours. I enjoyed sitting down and listening to all the off-working-hour shenanigans, as well as the amazing opportunities he had as an EOD Operator. Part one is the first two hours of our four-hour conversation. --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us -----------------
Kyle Morris and John Meyer are strength coaches for the EOD Group Two Strike program. In this episode, I talk with them about their methodology for helping our Navy EOD operators hit their fitness goals, be ready for the rigors of the job, and stay as injury-free as possible. The Strike program started about four years ago and addresses all aspects of an EOD operator by providing access to, strength coaches, physical therapists, nutritionists, and mental health professionals. Having access to strength coaches who can develop plans and guide military athletes in movements helps prevent what those long retired from the EOD community suffer from, training-related injuries. --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us -----------------
Chris Schneider served 26 years and retired as a Senior Chief in Navy EOD. During that time he deployed four times doing various missions from Mine Countermeasures (MCM), supporting the Carrier Strike Group (CSG), and attached to Seal Teams as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. After his retirement, Chris found several non-profits that support veterans by paying for comprehensive exams and supporting therapies to help heal an individual from not just physical injuries, but psychological ones as well. During our discussion, he dives into how some of those non-profits helped him personally. ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: ----------------------- To sponsor an episode e-mail me at echooscardeltamk2@gmail.com --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us -----------------
I talked with Shannon Walker, the CEO and Founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, about what led her to start a non-profit and what Northwest Battle Buddies does. The mission of Northwest Battle Buddies is to gift professionally trained service dogs to veterans battling with PTSD in order to help them regain their freedom and independence. The service dogs they train spend five or more months in training and then are matched with a Veteran handler for five more weeks of training and bonding. It is an amazing organization whose definition of success isn't related to profits but instead is measured by the number of Veterans they can help through the dogs they train. https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NorthwestBattleBuddies/ https://www.instagram.com/northwestbattlebuddies/ ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: ----------------------- To sponsor an episode e-mail echooscardeltamk2@gmail.com --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us -----------------
Pat Monday discusses his summit of Mt. Everest in May of 2024. Pat is a prior Navy EOD Operator, Medical School Student, and Mountain climber. We discussed where he found his love of the mountains, how he turned his dream of climbing Mt. Everest into a reality, and how his summit expedition went. ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: ----------------------- To sponsor an episode e-mail echooscardeltamk2@gmail.com --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us ----------------- Ep.47: Pat Monday – Timecodes 00:00:00 Start 00:00:30 Introduction 00:01:40 When The Mountain Climbing Passion Started 00:04:04 First Major Mountain Climb - Mt Fuji 00:06:08 2nd Major Mountain - Mt Rainier 00:07:17 Mt Whitney 00:07:45 Mt Shasta 00:08:25 1st of the 7 Summit Attempts - Aconcagua 00:11:43 Important Lessons to Learn 00:16:48 Seeing Bodies on Everest 00:18:16 Hypoxia on the Mountain 00:20:17 Deciding Point to Climb Everest 00:25:49 Mountaineering Fitness 00:31:37 Everest Training Plan 00:34:19 Medical School & Everest Mental Similarities 00:40:29 Critical Thinking is the Common Denominator 00:45:21 Starting the Everest Expedition 00:50:02 Everest Base Camp 00:58:16 Leaving Everest Basecamp 01:01:05 Khumbu Icefall 01:08:30 Acclimatization Climbs 01:11:00 Summit Attempt 01:15:04 Reaching The Summit of Everest 01:18:39 Being Ready Throughout Life 01:21:43 Oxygen For The Summit 01:22:52 Applying For An Everest Expedition Team 01:30:49 Decision Factors For Summit Attempt 01:34:52 Mitigating The Everest Withdrawl 01:38:36 Military Exit and After Everest Summit Similarities 01:44:46 Transition Your Identity 01:52:58 Navy EOD Operators Like To Do Hard Things
David Lyman is a retired Navy EOD Operator training to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest Bomb Suit Marathon. He is attempting this enormous task to raise awareness about EOD and raise funds for the EOD Warrior Foundation. In this episode, we talk about how he came up with the idea, some of the hurdles he has to tackle during training, and what his ultimate goal for the Bomb Suit Marathon actually is. Instagram: @Bombsuit_MarathonDonations: https://runsignup.com/BOMBSUITMARATHON ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: ----------------------- Sponsor an episode: echooscardeltamk2@gmail.com --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us ----------------- Ep. 46: David Lyman - OC Bombsuit Marathon Planning | EOD | Non-profit | Special Operations | Running Timecodes 00:00:00 Start 00:00:28 Introduction 00:01:12 Bomb Suit Marathon Conception 00:07:13 Bomb Suit 5k in Djibouti 00:09:10 What It's Like in the Bomb Suit 00:10:06 Starting a Nonprofit - Team Overwatch 00:12:49 Non-Work Interests 00:13:52 Family in the EOD Community 00:19:36 Volunteering is for the Individual Too 00:22:30 Who to Talk With About Military Transition 00:24:54 Issues Running in the Bomb Suit 00:27:05 Pacing Plan 00:30:37 Carrying the Weight of the Bomb Suit 00:32:25 Nutrition & Logistics 00:34:08 Previous Bomb Suit Marathon Runners 00:36:01 Orange County Marathon Support 00:37:47 Cooperative Competition 00:39:57 Legacy of Community Contribution 00:43:02 Active Navy EOD Community Issues 00:52:36 Cooling While in the Bomb Suit 00:56:30 Wearing the Helmet or Not? 00:57:36 Nutrition Monitoring Patch 00:59:02 Goal Marathon Time 01:02:16 Logistically & Physically Exciting - Donate 01:03:45 Hills on Course 01:05:47 Sharing What Navy EOD Does 01:09:33 EOD History Work 01:13:45 Bombsuit Marathon Social Media 01:21:20 Greatfulness
EODCS(ret) Cliff Sabo had a Navy EOD career that only one dreams of. Deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bahrain where he disarmed IED's, supported special operations assault teams, led underwater mine countermeasures teams, and more. On shore duty, he was at Det Marianas where he spent his time defusing bombs on base, blowing up mines underwater, and doing range clearance operations on a small island in the Pacific. This episode shows the full range of what a Navy EOD Operators career can be; the reason we all joined. ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: ----------------------- Reach out to be an episode sponsor: echooscardeltamk2@gmail.com --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us ----------------- Ep.45: Cliff Sabo – Detachment Marianas "Micronesias Bomb Squad" | EOD | Business | Special Operations | Explosives Timecodes 00:00:00 Start 00:00:33 Introduction 00:01:00 Entrance to EOD 00:05:34 Mud Pup Time at EODMU 2 00:06:36 Before vs After 9/11 00:08:06 EOD Tactics Techniques and Procedures Plus Tools Evolving 00:11:54 Iraq - FOB Falcon 00:17:42 The Technical Side of EOD 00:19:29 Det Marianas in Guam 00:24:19 9 Meter Boats and 200lbs of C4 00:27:49 Blowing Up a Communications Tower00:28:52 Lear Jets and C4 00:29:44 Japanese Contact Mine Underwater Disposal 00:34:34 Submerged 16 Inch Projectile Removal and Disposal 00:41:43 Peleliu Island Ordnance Cleanup 00:49:13 Disarming a 2000lb Bomb on Naval Base Guam 00:55:36 FDM Live Bombing Range 01:05:49 EOD Mine Counter-Measures Platoon 01:31:27 Bahrain Exercises and a Shattered Arm 01:42:22 Transition from Military to Civilian Life 01:47:53 Starting a Business 01:57:33 Spending Time with Other Veterans After Retirement 02:01:11 Podcast Building Historical Records 02:06:31 Naval School EOD Underwater Division 02:10:09 Heavy Storms and Helicopter Free-Fall 02:15:23 The Most Expensive Beers 02:18:32 Flying a Helicopter 02:19:33 A Blessed Naval Career
Matt Wheeler and I sit down and talk about some serious topics surrounding leadership, mental health, and more. Matt doesn't shy away from discussing his exit from the military, a medical retirement after going down a path that any of us could easily find ourselves on. Due to some leaders who thought about the individual as a person that they genuinely care about and a lot of hard work done by himself, Matt is excelling at life. His mission now is to be a great father, husband, and friend. Take some time to listen to Matt, hear his story, and learn from the lessons he shares. ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: ----------------------- Become a sponsor of the Podcast echooscardeltamk2@gmail.com --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us -----------------
Scott Weaver, retired Navy EOD Senior Chief, sits down and talks about life one year after retiring from active duty. We discuss what it's like to leave something that has been your main focus for 20 years, how to connect with your wife and family while making them your priority and reminisce on some of the good times during his active duty years. ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: ----------------------- Would you like to sponsor an Episode?? Send me an e-mail: echooscardeltamk2@gmail.com --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us -----------------
Tony Seifert is a Navy EOD Operator who has an exhausting hobby. In his free time he goes out and trains, running mile after mile, eventually spending his weekends competing in races of 32-100 miles. That's right, up to 100 miles at a time. In this podcast Tony talks about what got him into running ultra marathons and what it's like to compete in a race where you have many competitors, but the hardest one is yourself. --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380-0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us -----------------
Richard Davidson joined the US Navy in 1959 and ultimately retired in 1989 as a CWO4 in EOD, after 22 years. Among his many deployments, he did five tours in Vietnam and deployed worldwide. After he retired from the Navy he had a heart attack that changed his life. Richard is an Alkalarian and has dedicated his life to teaching others what he believes helped him survive a potential killer. Thriving in his 80’s he’s now a health and wellness coach. https://www.myionhealth.com/ ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: ----------------------- NSOF - Navy Special Operations Foundation https://www.nsof.org/ "We exist to ensure our operators and their families are provided with all the tools necessary to overcome any challenges they may face and let them know they are never alone in the fight" --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380-0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us -----------------
Jacquelyn Read is a retired Explosive Ordnance Disposal Senior Chief with 21 years in the Navy. After six years as a Chinese linguist, she graduated from EOD school and ultimately EOD Mobile Unit Three, from which she deployed multiple times. Jacque was then selected for a special program and spent many years as part of a Special Mission Unit where she operated in small teams all around the world. After retirement, she started multiple businesses', Vangogo and her current passion, Athena Defense Group. Athena Defense Group provides Women's Self-Defense, Family Self-Defense, Weapons Training and Confidence Coaching. Her desire to help others never takes a back seat, even after a long and successful military career. https://athenadefensegroup.com/ ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: ----------------------- NSOF - Navy Special Operations Foundation https://www.nsof.org/ "We exist to ensure our operators and their families are provided with all the tools necessary to overcome any challenges they may face and let them know they are never alone in the fight." --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us ----------------- Ep.40: Jacquelyn Read – Linguist to EOD Operator and Beyond | EOD | Business | Special Operations | Fitness Timecodes 0:00 – Intro
Learning to deal with adversity is understanding that you haven't failed if you don't give up. A positive attitude will bring us all to a greater position in life. Karl Krahn separated from the Navy as an EODCS at 19 years. The first 17 years of his career were marked with success after success. He served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines as an EOD Operator after spending some time in the fleet as an ET. The job is intense and built up stressors that compounded with his personal life, as it does for many of us. During the last few years those boiled over and caused an early exit. Not one to give up, he pushed through, got the help he needed, and was able to purchase a franchise with a fitness company. Through that business, Karl was able to build a community. Not without its own struggles, the community is something that he thrived in. His journey from EOD to the civilian sector shows us that the objective in life is to look forward and keep pushing. Our past struggles can be used for future strength. I had an amazing conversation with Karl that was and is motivation to me. ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: NSOF - Navy Special Operations Foundation https://www.nsof.org/ "We exist to ensure our operators and their families are provided with all the tools necessary to overcome any challenges they may face and let them know they are never alone in the fight." --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380- 0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us ----------------- Ep.39: Karl Krahn – It’s not Failure if You Don’t Quit | EOD | Business | Special Operations | Fitness Timecodes 0:00 – Intro 1:07 – Eagle Scout 3:05 – Joining The Navy 4:58 – 9/11 Onboard A US Navy Ship 7:00 – Going to BUD/S 9:30 – Finding Out About EOD 20:48 – First EOD Command / MU11 In Washington 26:43 – Iraq Deployment 36:23 – How Prior Rate Sailors Benefits An EOD Team 38:05 – Large Weapons Cache / Iraq 41:24 – Volunteering At The Base Hospital In Iraq 45:17 – IDF Causes Fire In The TOC / One KIA 51:16 – Coming Back From Iraq / Transferring to Guam MU5 52:42 – Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines JSOTF-P 01:01:17 – Deploying to Afghanistan / MU5 Battalion 01:33:43 – Lessons Learned In War Taught In Training 01:38:09 – Training Unit One / Mental Breaking Point 01:48:21 – Losing Career Leads To Finding Self / Mental Health Therapy 02:01:41 – Starting A Gym After The Navy 02:09:03 – Watching Solid Performers Slip / What We Owe Them 02:19:33 – Rebuilding / The Ins And Outs Of Building A Fitness Community 02:29:46 – Closing Remarks From Karl Krahn 02:32:47 - Outro
Jeff Simons spent 26 years with US Navy EOD, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander (select). During that time he was stationed and deployed all around the world. From Operation Earnest Will, and Desert Storm, to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Jeff has participated in most of the major conflicts around the world during his career. In addition to his military career, Jeff stayed close to the EOD community after retirement. Being an integral part of A-T Solutions to his current job as Co-Founder of Unmanned Systems Operations Group (USOF), he has used the skills learned in EOD to push himself and those he works with not just for a profit, but to benefit the communities he’s been a part of. ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: NSOF - Navy Special Operations Foundation https://www.nsof.org/ "We exist to ensure our operators and their families are provided with all the tools necessary to overcome any challenges they may face and let them know they are never alone in the fight" --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380-0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us
Episode 37 is with Brian Kirk, a US Navy Reserve Commander who served 11 years on active duty as a Navy EOD Officer. During his active duty time, he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and spent significant time in Korea. He shares stories from his combat deployments, some funny and some serious. He also talks about the transition to a civilian job and what the Naval Reserves has done for him. I went through EOD school with Brian, some of the most memorable times I’ve had in EOD. We reminisce on those times, share some stories, and purposely leave out names. We all know our exploits during that time could come back to haunt us. ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: NSOF - Navy Special Operations Foundation https://www.nsof.org/ "We exist to ensure our operators and their families are provided with all the tools necessary to overcome any challenges they may face and let them know they are never alone in the fight" --------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus ----------------- PODCAST LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbV3wd_LX6E2DHWKhe-50Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380-0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us
Tod Neal, a 30-year Navy Veteran who retired as a Senior Chief EOD Operator, joins me for episode 36 of the podcast. Growing up in a Methodist children’s home, he had a tough childhood. While struggling with direction, he found toughness and learned he wouldn’t quit. Tod joined the Navy in 1991 and even before he joined EOD his courage under fire was tested. After finding out about EOD and being selected to go through training, Tod flourished. EOD was where he belonged. Being tested over and over again in combat, he always rose to the occasion. Trouble seemed to find him, some would say he was unlucky, but he always bested it and came out on top. ----------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR: NSOF - Navy Special Operations Foundation https://www.nsof.org/ "We exist to ensure our operators and their families are provided with all the tools necessary to overcome any challenges they may face and let them know they are never alone in the fight" --------------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echo_oscar_delta/ Linktree: linktr.ee/EchoOscarDelta Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FXKKVEPDZSW7E Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerron-clark-b7144599/ Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/4018uus Podcast Links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7syOy5nkVvozfYVhO0GaV9 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f39a29e-3801-443c-9380-0fc7a51d0ab2/echo-oscar-delta Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echo-oscar-delta/id1662351080 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTk0NGQ3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-echo-oscar-delta-106737255/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5349816?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_5349816&utm_content=Echo%20Oscar%20Delta-CastBox_FM&country=us