Bloom Where You're Planted: Ranger Class 9-69.
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is a former airline pilot, operations manager, Patriot and Military Veteran. LTC O’Donnell served 6 years in the Army and 18 in the U.S. Marine Corps. A resident of Massachusetts, Brian is a member of the U.S. Army Ranger Association, New England Chapter. Along the way we discuss: The Military, A Family Business (1:00), Ranger Class 9-69 (6:15), 173rd Airborne Bde, Vietnam (12:00), Dahlonega Mountain Ranger Instructor (18:00), Flight School (26:15), U.S. Marine Corps (31:45), Colonel Claire B. Wilcox (35:45), Don’t Forget Nuthin’ (39:00) Support from the Better Half...
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Hope, Healing, Heart: Jeff Ladieu
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is an Army Veteran, Retired Captain of the New Hampshire State Police, and the current Executive Director of Camp Resilience, Gilford, NH. In this inspiring discussion Jeff shares his journey of leadership. Along the way we discuss the 3rd Generation Veteran (1:30), Ranger Class 6-97 (3:45), Stan McChrystal (5:15), Flutter Kicks with a SEAL (8:00), the Ranger Regiment (11:00), Mogadishu Warriors (13:15), Leadership phases (17:30), “What’s so special about you?” NH State Police (22:00), a Curious Creature (26:15), “You Can’t Run Through Politics” (28:30), Camp Resilience (29:45), ...
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Aggressive Leadership: Ranger Class May 1973
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Sam Wood, Veteran and successful entrepreneur talks about the impact of his military service. Along the way we learn about Ranger School (5:35), the Intelligence of the U.S. Military (10:30), the difference between Special Forces and Rangers (11:40), the 1st Sergeant and Officer relationships (19:00), skydiving into Beaver Stadium (22:55), building roads in Honduras (23:20), and the value of the Boy Scouts of America (31:05). This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small,...
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Tab, Tanks, & DARPA, Ranger Class January 1971
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Originally recorded 21 April 2024 Thomas Quinn offers lessons learned from a remarkable military careeer, from Penn State ROTC to Germany, Fort Carson, ATEC and DARPA. Along the way we discuss Hands on Leadership (3:50), the Fulda Gap (17:25), Fort Carson (22:15), the Officer/NCO Partnership (26:50), LTG Caldwell (28:40), Combined Arms Operations (34:10), DARPA (37:35), and Advice to the Troops (42:30). This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through...
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Decide Who You Would Be, Ranger Class, November 1982
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Orginially recorded 16 June 2024. David Siden, USMC, tells of his days as a Marine. Assigned to Co H, 23rd Marine Regiment and Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Siden served 7 years in uniform. Along the way we talk about his motivation for joining the Corps (2:00), parental support (or lack thereof) of the Military (11:30), dissing Chesty Puller (26:00), Comparative Liguistics (32:22), and advice from the Stoics (40:55). Application for and donations to educational scholarships for children of military Veterans can be made through this website Music...
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Drill Sergeant Love: Victims vs. Champions
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is a clinical business analyst with the Leidos’ Health Group. He currently supports Electronic Healthcare Record Modernization (EHRM) within the Department of Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization (DHMSM) program. Rob served on Active Duty for 8 years. He entered the US Army in 1999 and completed Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Benning, Georgia. His assignments include Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Fort Lewis, Washington; Walter Reed in DC; Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan; and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Sergeant Fecteau...
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Irreverent Warriors
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, is a private trainer, owner of , and Lead Coordinator of (I.R.) an organization that brings Veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and drive a healthy culture within its members. Along the way we discuss – History of Irreverent Warriors (1:15), The Army is People (6:30), Veteran Humor (7:30), Silkies Hike (12:00), Code of Conduct (15:45), Size of I.R. (18:30), Hike Tags (21:45), Pay-it-Forward (23:45), (25:00), and Trump & Biden walk into a bar (27:30). Buy your Silkies @ If you’re Veteran and need to talk reach out @ This podcast is...
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Uncle Will Have His Way: Ranger Class 9-64
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This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. It was originally published on 22 January 2025 and is re-released as part of a fundraiser campaign for scholarships for the children of Veterans. Ranger Bill Biser talks about his military service and Ranger Lessons Learned. Along the way we discuss – the Draft (1:15), MLK March (8:30), PRC-10 Radio (16:45), Jack Webb (21:30), “This too shall pass” (29:30), and Veteran Organizations (38:25). This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248,...
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Willing and Able, Ranger Class Feb 1993
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This episode was originally published on 14 April 2024. Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) Chris Kidd, is an Associate Professor, U.S. , Newport, Rhode Island. He was commissioned in the Infantry from the USMA in 1992. Col Kidd served in numerous troop leading and staff positions while assigned to multiple battalions during his career. His deployments include a peacekeeping mission in Sinai, Egypt as well as combat operations in Tikrit, Iraq, Samarra, Iraq, and Maiwand, Afghanistan. Along the way we discuss Family Service (1:50), Mount Yonah (11:35), aide-de-camp duties (15:40), West...
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The Day I become a Stoic: Ranger Class 2-83
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This podcast was originally aired on 10 April 2024. Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (retired), is the former commander of the United States Army North (5th Army). General Buchanan served for more than 37 years as a transformational leader across a vast range of assignments from the platoon to theater level. His stoic perspective and unique leadership slant stems from decades of engagement in high-stake environments, to include four combat tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. His contributions to national security earned recognition from both the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary...
info_outlineOriginally published: 18 February 2024 on an associated podcast, Manager Memo, Season 6, Episode 18.
In this episode, Jim Colligan shares vivid stories from his service in Vietnam, 1969.
As a young officer, 1LT Colligan led an Infantry Platoon before becoming a 23-year-old Company Commander with the 4th Infantry Division, responsible for operations in the Central Highlands sector of the war.
Episode Highlights:
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The joys of being a Winter Ranger (5:50)
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“Every Day’s a Tuesday” (12:35)
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The perfect Spit Shine (24:00)
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Race Cars (28:20)
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Business insights and lessons (29:20)
Sponsorship: This episode is sponsored by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association (USARA). In partnership with LukeLeaders1248.com, NEC-USARA is raising funds to provide educational scholarships for the children of Army Rangers. Donations can be made directly through the website or via Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.
Music Credit: Intro and outro music by the incomparable Kenny Kilgore – Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.