COL (R) Elliott Caggins comes on the podcast to catch up and tell us about his transition and what is he doing today. He is the CEO of the Chosen Joe Coffee Company (https://chosenjoe.com/). He tackles the Front Line 5 and we talk about some pluses and minuses of getting out. Plus Elliott gave a reading list of some of his current favorites from his bookshelf.

Tools of the Titans by Tim Ferriss -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082VKY29Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9TbpFbCB6JTCE

All In by Adrian Gostick -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082VKY29Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9TbpFbCB6JTCE

The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy- by Michael Lewis
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393357457/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U8bpFbTQCZ7WF

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JT and Rob talk about 20 AUG 2008, we wanted to provide a little more background to and event that happened 12 years ago. I wanted to provide more context to so many who have questions about the incident that cost SFC David Todd his life. This is not all encompassing but it is just a little more context to a situation that is not a well not part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

https://www.fallenheroesproject.org/united-states/david-james-todd-jr/comment-page-1/

Some books that provide a little more insight to what actually happened after 2008 and the harsh conditions and the enemy threat that remained for years in BMG.

Level Zero Heroes: The Story of U.S. Marine Special Operations in Bala Murghab, Afghanistan
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250070295/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_hpOpFb696BT1R


Dagger 22: U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations in Bala Murghab, Afghanistan
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250144930/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_jqOpFbB3710H7

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Great Discussion today (11 Aug 2020) with John Boerstler about Combined Arms (https://www.combinedarms.us/) Combined arms is a Veteran Collective Organization that assists Veteran's in Texas with resources to smooth the transition. Great discussion, with a veterans that is doing being things for the Veteran Community. The Combined Arms has an app as well as a ton of great resources on their website. Check them out.

Below are just two of the websites John mentioned.

https://www.combinedarms.us/
https://www.veterati.com/

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Women Veterans issues are a real thing. I had the pleasure of discussing them with Kate Watson. She is the founder and CEO of yournexstage.org. Kate is a military mom with a passion for Female Veteran's her story and her organization is going to positively impact the veteran community. I am thankful again to Matthew J. Louis (https://matthewjlouis.com/)for the introduction. More insights coming soon. See you on the high ground!

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Today's discussion was with Anthony Detoto, Civilian Aide to the Chief Staff of the Army and one of the founders of 1836 Veterans (https://www.1836veterans.com/). We had a great discussion about transition and Veteran Support Organizations.


He mentioned the following resources:

https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07KNTLX94&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ncwlFbGQKT6YE

https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07NJ2PYCQ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9cwlFb67B9QZD

http://www.actonmba.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Naive-Networking.pdf

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Who doesn't like a good crossover episode. Rob and Nick catch up and talk about The Veteran's Trash Talk Network, swap some stories and have an honest discussion about some veteran issues. This was a fun one. I hope that you all enjoy it. There are a bunch of veteran organizations mentioned and not mentioned their descriptions are below.

https://veterantrashtalk.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1411730448997922/- VTT Facebook Group
https://www.vetsmakeit.com/ Jon Miller - previous guest on PFFL
https://matthewjlouis.com/ Matthew J. Louis - previous guest on PFFL
https://yournexstage.org/ - Kate Watson - future guest on PFFL
https://www.1836veterans.com/network-and-team - Anthony Detoto _future guest on PFFL
https://www.combinedarms.us/ John Boerstler - future guest on PFFL

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It's was my pleasure to have Matthew J. Louis on the podcast today. He is the Author of Mission Transition. It is the Field Manual for service members that are trying to make their way out into the corporate environment. Matt's passion is closing the military-civilian divide. His website https://matthewjlouis.com/ has some accompanying documentation for Military Transition and a outstanding resource.

We also mentioned Jon Miller and Outlaws INC (https://www.vetsmakeit.com/) and Patriot's Path (https://patriots-path.org/), and Combined Arms (https://www.combinedarms.us/), all of these are Veteran's Organizations that are making a difference. I encourage you all to check out these resources.

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Had a conversation with Alan Woodmansey (USMA '94), who is currently working in the Montana Department of Highway management. Great conversation and I learned something new. Alan mentioned USAJOBs Pathways Program for recent graduates and joining the reserves. I really enjoyed the conversation and I hope that you do as well.

(https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/

(https://www.goarmy.com/reserve/)

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Brain Steele and I discuss his transition and the founding of his business - Victory Welding Alloys. It was a a pleasure talking to him, and it was nice to catch up with another classmate and business owner.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01COR1GM2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_g.o7Eb63FVHRE - Brian notes this book.

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JC and I catch up and talk about his transition and get a little deeper with some of the current issues of the world today. Great catching up and an great conversation with another awesome veteran.

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