Shout to all of our followers and supporters.  Thank you for a great year!  Damon and Damo are back to close out the year. The guys catch up on their respective holidays. In dire need of advice, Damo brings up relationship dynamics to Damon. Right before Christmas, news of a government shutdown had some people concerned. Damon is finally convinced about life outside of this planet. NAVADMIN 255/24 was released before the holidays. This one is about Billet-Based Advancements - the guys take a deep dive. He may also believe that AI is going to take over the world. What the hell is going on in the Red Sea when it comes to these friendly fire incidents? Do you know what to do if you see a drone flying over your installation? The USS George Washington is taking precautionary measures when it comes to alcohol following a few deaths in a matter of days. Tom Cruise was awarded a top honor from the US Navy for his contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps. The guys switch gears and discuss Kendrick Lamar’s recently released surprise album, ‘GNX.’  How were those Christmas games on Netflix? The guys give Beyonce her flowers.  The guys discuss taking chances, not giving tips, and what they would tell a younger version of themselves if they had the opportunity. Damon questions if the military is failing in our approaches to suicide prevention. Damo reads a listener’s #DoBetter and Damon provides one of his own. The guys have a special movie review for this episode. Y’all remember those? Follow ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube for more great content.

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Links and more from the episode

Government Shutdown Update: https://nlihc.org/resource/congress-passes-funding-deal-and-disaster-aid-package-prevent-government-shutdown

NAVADMIN 255/24 (Billet-Based Advancements): https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24255.txt?ver=iAry9Hr5TRS54TXRA3yDSA%3d%3d

BBA NAVADMIN Fact Sheet: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/FACT_SHEETS/Fact_Sheet_NAV_255_24.pdf?ver=5uaM6idbLELqyWwL1fE5ng%3d%3d

BBA Handbook: dvidshub.net/r/bm8asv

Uss Gettysburg https://abcnews.go.com/amp/International/2-navy-pilots-shot-red-sea-friendly-fire/story?id=117025025

Drone Incursions.  https://www.twz.com/news-features/multiple-drone-incursions-reported-over-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton

Alcohol is banned on the GW.  https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/12/04/alcohol-banned-for-uss-george-washington-crew-following-sailor-deaths/

Tom Cruise Gets Top US Navy Honor https://apnews.com/article/tom-cruise-top-gun-navy-honor-britain-973f508e7d1359f5f473a6697c3e5984

Movie Review

The Six Triple Eight (Tyler Perry) - https://www.netflix.com/title/81590591

Book of the Week

Black Veteran Entrepreneur (Mike Steadman/ Alana Abernethy) - https://www.amazon.com/Black-Veteran-Entrepreneur-Validate-Greatness-ebook/dp/B0BHV5799B

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PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0