If you notice, this show takes a hiatus during the football season due to my participation in another show, As For Football:

As for Football is an insider's guide for Cadets, Old Grads, and College Football Fans to follow the Army Football Season. Occasionally, I interview former players and cadets as part of the show. This week's guest is Sandon McCoy, a former football player and captain of the Army Football team.  


https://www.asforfootball.com/- Check out the Website for all the Articles and the Podcast Archive 

https://www.patreon.com/AsForFootball  - There is also a Pateront that you can follow to support the team.  

Take a look at either one of our two West Point Graduate Sponsors -   

Jocelyn Bradley (https://www.jocelynbradley.com/) 


She has also been on the show; check out her most recent episode. 

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pffl-75-jocelyn-bradley-returns--58599842 


or 

Craig Achtzehn 

https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/craigachtzehn

Having other graduates on the Show to Tell their stories is always nice. 

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Rob Robinson and Joe Troutman discuss the book "Gods of War: The Legend of Black Hawk Company, 123rd Infantry," highlighting its easy readability and the lesser-known events of the Iraq War. They recount the pivotal day of June 24th, marked by multiple car bombs and the transfer of sovereignty to Iraq. Troutman details the unit's actions, including the recovery of vehicles and the decision to shoot the Sheik Fati Mosque minaret. They also discuss the book's impact, with over 650 copies sold and positive feedback from veterans and family members. Troutman is working on a new book, "Kings of Battle, Blood and Steel," covering the entire battalion's battle space in Mosul from 2009.


Joe is recording the Lima Charlie Show on 4 September. 

LTC Rob Robinson on the Lima Charlie Show. - Bookmark it for more veteran stories 
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7q744Vrt6ozO86Z36JWMcb?si=nr2w0J53ShmgwiMqEoZuRg

September 14, 2024 - On the Veteran Trash Talk Network
https://open.spotify.com/show/2wqhvL6emsmbqoInLh8pHr?si=PNZn7mGgSo-vz-guBvalRg&nd=1&dlsi=2d7ff09dc8a64611

September 21, 2024 - Book Signing in Milford Deleware - https://www.mispillionriverbrewing.com/  from 1200-1400

October 13 at Colorfest in Thurmont, Maryland, Joe will be signing at the American Legion Booth.

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So we are revisiting the Book:  Gods of War: The Legend of Blackhawk Company 1/23 Infantry

Gods Of War: The untold legendary story of the soldiers from Blackhawk Company 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. A part of the Army's first Stryker Brigade 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division out of Fort Lewis Washington. This story follows the unit from Transformation through their Harrowing, Anxiety-filled Combat Deployment to the Northern Iraqi city of Mosul during the early stages of the War in Iraq. Blackhawk Company would hold down Western Mosul almost single-handed while battling head-to-head against a very determined enemy in some of the most fiercely fought battles of the entire war. Overcoming tragic events on their first combat mission that threatened to cripple the unit before they even got started, When the dust settled, Blackhawk Company would go down as one of the finest Infantry Rifle Companies of Modern Warfare—a story of Valor, Heroes, Brotherhood, and Destiny.

Thanks again to Joe and Paul for coming on and sharing some insights before the book's release.  

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We have another excellent veteran transition story to share just in time for the Fourth of July. 

Today's guest is Josey Huffman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josey-huffman-cm-od/). He currently works for the Strategic Resiliency Group (https://www.srgadaptive.com/). We discuss his transition story and the moves and decision-making he used when transitioning from active duty into the reserves to AGR (Active Guard/Reserves) and then to his new opportunity.  

Josey is one of the many warriors I served with whom will be highlighted in SSG (R) Joe Troutman's book, which we discussed in Episode #77 (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pffl-e-77-joe-troutman-blackhawk-company-1-23--58951819).

I think this is a great conversation. For the listeners out there, it isn't easy to spend so much time away from those you served, but for those who know the comradery from serving, it was like we never left. 

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Thanks again to my colleague Bob Burton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertburton356/) for coming on the show. When he is not discussing technology for the state of North Carolina or spending time with his family, he runs a small business called Speed Leader Solutions (https://www.linkedin.com/company/speed-leaders-solutions-llc/).

Bob joined us and told us about his transition from active duty and the resources he uses to succeed as the Director at the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (NC DEFTECH).    

Bob also worked at NC State doing Hacking for Defense  with Bull Holland (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pffl-80-bull-holland-bmnt-remastered--59307766)

Bob recommends the following books :

The Holy Bible - you can get it anywhere!

The Lean Start-Up - https://a.co/d/08l686L1 

Bob is a super-connector, and if you are looking to learn more about technology, you can join the coffee call on Friday ( https://deftech.nc.gov/deftech-coffee-call), or you can meet him in person at the Federal Technology Symposium (https://www.ncmbc.us/event/federal-technology-symposium/)   


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It's hard to believe that it has been 20 years since my first deployment.  In Honor of the Soldiers in BlackHawk Company 1-23IN out of Fort Lewis, I have compiled a collection of interviews from Mosul from 20034. 

My FSNCO SSG (R) Troutman is writing a book to detail the critical points of the deployment. You can find some of the info on (https://www.facebook.com/SSGTROUTMAN), and the book will be released on 4 August 2024.

You can also hear more about Joe and his story in Episode #77 of this show. 
(https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pffl-e-77-joe-troutman-blackhawk-company-1-23--58951819) 

I hope you enjoy these.  This is a much younger version of myself, but the danger of that day was very much real, and the soldiers around me rose to the occasion as they always did.  I would like to publicly thank them and all veterans for their service to the nation and each other. 

0:36 - CBS Interview 

~5:25 -  King 5 Interview 

~17:15 - Fox 5 Interview 



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This is an archived show of a new segment of Philosophy from the Front Line: Mission Ready. This segment will talk to small businesses working diligently to establish themselves in the Department of Defense.

This conversation is about a year old, but if you want to hear the company's latest and greatest, you should join us at Modern Day Marine—30 APR—2 May 2024 or Booth # 3900 in Tampa for SOF Week 2024.   


WingXpand joined us today on the show! They have been making serious moves in the UAS space with their one-of-a-kind platform. They have done well in the past year with customer discovery and going to trade shows.   


What a great year for a small and growing business.

They are also looking for new hires as they continue to grow in 2023 (https://wingxpand.com/careers). Thanks again to James (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbarbieri/) and Michelle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemadaras/) for chatting with us today.  


Take a look at the WingXpand Platform.  https://youtu.be/zcWxQnYKhL0?si=PryRvdu812fWQ0mv

WingXpand in the News: https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/inno/stories/awards/2023/02/02/startups-to-watch-wingxpand.html

https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2023/01/backpackable-fixed-wing-uas-wins-technology-awards/

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wingxpand_drone-aviation-ces2023-activity-7017668698710708224-w9Ko?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop


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This week’s remaster is Lino Miani, Green Beret and CEO of Navisio Global (https://navisioglobal.com/). Lino provides consulting services globally for those with business goals and challenges overseas. He is also the President of the Combat Diver Foundation (https://combatdiver.org/)

As we close in on #SOFWeek2024, I wanted to bring some attention to the Combat Diver Foundation. Lino and the Foundation's effort to support and recognize combat divers is outstanding. This year, the CDF will be hosting a Social at Harpoon Harry’s in Tampa (https://harpoonharryscrabhousetampa.com/) to honor Vietnam-era combat Divers and Members of the CDF who served in that conflict.

Also, an Art Piece from Invader Girl (https://www.invadergirlart.com/) is up for grabs through a charitable raffle.  You can purchase your ticket here (https://store.combatdiver.org/products/invader-girl-art).



We look forward to seeing you in Tampa at Booth #3651 (https://sofweek2024.smallworldlabs.com/combat-diver-foundation)

Every class at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School creates a plaque. Most of these include historical photographs of all the members of that class. This serves as a who's who of US and Allied Special Operations Forces. The CDF intends to preserve the community's history and tell its stories.


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Bull Holland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bullholland/).
He is a Defense Acquisition professional with a passion for mentoring students, scientists, and technology innovators. He is a proven leader with experience working with foreign, federal, and state government agencies, academia, and industry.

He works for BMNT - BMNT is a global innovation company for governments & their partners. We use startup methods inside large organizations to create new capabilities.

Bull leads the H4Xtraining Program (https://www.h4xtraining.bmnt.com/)


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LTG (r) Kenneth E. Tovo was commissioned from the U.S. Military Academy into the Infantry in 1983. After serving his initial tour with the 82nd Airborne Division, Tovo completed the Special Forces Qualification Course and transferred to Special Forces. He served as a Special Forces detachment, company, battalion, and group commander in the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Tovo’s additional assignments included serving as a plans officer with 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta and Joint Headquarters Center (NATO); aide de-camp to the commander, Stabilization Force, Bosnia; chief of staff, U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC); deputy commanding general, Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR); deputy commanding general, 1st Armored Division/U.S. Division Center, Iraq; commanding general, Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT); and commanding general, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan and NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (CSTC-A/NTM-A). Most recently, Tovo served as the military deputy commander of U.S. Southern Command in Miami, Fla.

Tovo’s operational assignments include the first Gulf War, refugee relief operations in Northern Iraq, noncombatant evacuation operations in Sierra Leone, peacekeeping operations in Bosnia on two occasions, five tours in Iraq, and one tour in Afghanistan.

As mentioned in the podcast:

• Green Beret Foundation - https://greenberetfoundation.org/

• First Flight Venture Center- https://www.ffvcnc.org/

Graham Allison: - Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap?-https://amzn.to/3I2U0TB

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Christian Brose - The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare - https://amzn.to/3HvnbwY

P.W.Singer and August Cole - Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War - https://amzn.to/3HGFtvr

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