Bullets 2 Beans

This week Doc J starts off revisiting some transition topics - the importance of resume formatting and proper expectation management for leaders exiting the services.  For the Weekly Grind, episode 39 kicks off a 3 brew series of coffee from Devil Dog Coffee Company - starting with "Reveille", a light roasted breakfast blend that is sure to get you started on the right track! And finally, Doc opens the first of what is sure to be many discussions around Gold Star Peak - how the mountain got it's name from 1SG (Ret) Kirk Alkire, the significance of this reverent place, and Doc also shares some of his personal stories of the mountain.

Remember - the Veterans Podcast Awards voting period opens August 7th through September 10th! Bullets 2 Beans is one of the competing shows, so mark your calendar and remember to vote!

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This week Doc takes a look at two current events in America driving the cancel culture even deeper into our society - and how ridiculous this practice is.  Doc reviews a private roast of coffee - roasted by Doc! And then in the final segment, Doc briefly reviews the Afghanistan withdrawal.

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In episode 37, Doc J takes a look at the history of Supreme Court expansion, or "court packing", and discussed how it has been used in the past to achieve a political advantage. In segment 2, Doc continues the discussion on gun rights and reviews a paper published in the SIU Law Journal that discusses the "Core" Principle of the Second Amendment - Tyranny Prevention, that's right, not hunting or sport shooting!

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In episode 36, Doc J connects with West Point classmates Mark "Rock" DeRocchi and Jason Kostal from Class 1998.  Enjoy the great discussion hearing of the careers of two military officers, their transitions from service, and finally the foundation that their classmates have started - The 98 Fund - and hear of their amazing mission and the work that they do to provide assistance, support and mentorship to the families of their fallen classmates, the West Point community, and the the Veteran population in general.  This week Doc and Rock review Just Black - Cold Brew  from Black Rifle Coffee Company, and along the way they share some options on how to enjoy this delicious beverage during the upcoming hot summers days!
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This week, Doc spends time with Danique Masingill from Leashes of Valor.  The discussion navigates through her time in the Navy, her transition from service, and finally how she landed on the mission of Leashes of Valor. If you are looking for a story of triumph over adversity, this episode is for you! In the Grind this week, Doc revisits Cactus Creek Gourmet Coffee from Aberdeen, NC, and sips on some Campfire Jubilee - smores in a cup!  YUM!

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This week, Doc Joslin digs in deep, and breaks down eight different gun control measures that are currently being debated and reviewed in Washington.  Some are redundant, some are excessive and wasteful, and some are down right frightening if you are a current gun owner.  We revisit the crew from Black Rifle Coffee and look at Caffeinated as FU&% - not a new blend, but a great one!

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Bills Reviewed: H. R. 8, H.R. 30, H.R. 130, S. 190, H.R. 125, H.R. 127, H. R. 1446

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This week, Doc Joslin digs into understanding the current ammunition shortage; social, political and other factors that have us in the situation we are currently experiencing, and trying to predict when things will "normalize" (whatever that means). In segment two, Doc provides some tips on maintaining your shooter skills and training in an ammo-shortage era.

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This week Doc shares his experience with getting the COVID vaccine and goes into detail on "COVID Fog" an associated cognitive deficit that is being discovered in patients that have recovered from the pandemic disease - it's like the gift that keeps on giving!  We review the FSU blend from Invader Coffee.  Finally, Doc reviews Kennedy Defensive Solutions, talks briefly about the owner, former Navy SEAL Travis Kennedy and talks about his training and program opportunities.
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COVID 19 Fog Resources:
Article 1 - Columbia University
Article 2 - NY Post
Article 3 - Loma Linda University
Article 4 - University of Alabama

This week, Doc Joslin discusses some resume and interview tips for transitioning service members.  We review "Flying Elk Coffee" from Black Rifle.  Finally, Doc provides an introduction to Maverick Tactical and reviews their body armor and fitness plates.

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After a 2 month break, Doc Joslin returns to the show.  This week's episode catches up with what's been going in.  We review another coffee from Black Rifle - Freedom Fuel!  Also in this episode, Doc highlights the Scally Cap Mafia, a Facebook group dedicated to style, class respect, and some wicked awesome caps!

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