Semper Sometimes

Bennys been off doing a new podcast so sorry for the lack of episodes. Wanted to come on and remind people why I started this segment of the podcast. Help me grow and help me help them. We need the stories of the 8411/8412 past and present. Without your stories of adversity and growth this doesn't exist. Help me help the future of our Recruiting force. How do we change the culture and I mean really change it. How do we make the duty a place we want to be. 

Benny has Thomas the pointman  for a Nonprofit called PBABBATE (Patrol Base Abbate). We discuss the start of his instragram Kill.z0n3 and his role as a leader. We discuss the mission of changing the definition of Veteran. We discuss coopers color code and living in the yellow. We also discuss other topics about the veteran community. This was a short interview done on Instagram. Please follow me there for more interviews live. I am also the new cohost of A LIVE EVERYDAY with The Marine Rapper. So tune in daily at 8pm EST.

Benny is joined by the team behind Ironclad Resolve. We discuss their mission statement and all the whys behind the team. It's important to understand why companies exist and what they stand for. We discuss community and talk about what separates them from their competitors. We dive into some deep conversations of life and the freedoms we hold dear. This is an awesome episode full of different topics. Please make sure to check them out on all social media platforms as well as their website. Great products and even better people. 

Benny speaks with the current RS SgtMaj of RS Charlotte. SgtMaj Pereira speaks with Benny about Fidelity and how we win. We speak about the stressors on Recruiting Duty and how we make it more of a conducive environment. We speak about different ways to help the pool program and somethings they are doing at his RS. If you have ideas or anything you want to add hop on an interview with me so we can help better our community. The Duty has its pros and cons but we definitely can make it a better environment. We speak about mental toughness and human factors as well.

Benny speaks with Nick Platt about his 4 years in the Marine Corps and his transition back to the civilian world. Please keep in mind these episodes are solely opinion based and do not in anyway speak for or reflect the Marine Corps views. We dive deep into the Veteran Community as well as accountability of Senior Leadership. We talk about pasts experiences in his time in the Marine Corps. We also discuss the last 2 years of his life as he transitioned back to the Civilian world. I believe there is a lot to take from this episode. Please enjoy it and help use it to spark discussion amongst others.

Benny and Ralph talk about a wide range of topics. This is a long talk about accountability and training. Before we begin lets remember. This is solely the opinion of to SNCO. It is nothing more nothing less. We are not speaking on behalf of anyone but ourselves. These are are opinions and ours alone. We discuss a lot of different things going on across MCRC. This is not one specific RS it is many. If you find yourself thinking oh that's me... well maybe the shoe fits. We discuss "Station Commander VS. SNCOIC". We discuss the serious lack of accountability and training. We dive into Positive Mental Attitude. This is a great episode full of discussion and growth. Please enjoy it and spread it. If you have anything to add reach out. These are discussions that need to be had it will help create growth amongst the Recruiting Force. We also discuss weak NCOs and weak SNCOs. Do you have a backbone? Are you holding yourself accountability? Are you holding your team? Your SNCOICS/Commanders accountability? What does that look like?

Benny dives deep into the life and music of Alexandria Kutcher. We discuss her background and how she found herself making the music she loves. We discuss her journey through music and her current collaborations as well as up coming work. She has done amazing work with The Marine Rapper and also has a cover of "bring me to life" by Evanescence  on YouTube. Her voice is definitely a God given talent and she's using it to praise him.  Her feature on the song Armor of God is no short of a miracle and amazing work. She he has an awesome and genuine personality as you'll see in this interview. Please give her a follow up all of her social media platforms MRS. Kutcher Music. On Spotify and Itunes you can find her by Alexandria Kutcher.

Benny speaks with current MSgt and 8412  MSgt Lebron. We discuss a lot of topics to include Digital Communication. This is a very informative episode and we dive deep into the current struggles on Marine Corps Recruiting Duty. We discuss the role as a SNCOIC and how we can make this better for the individual RSS. We also discuss different roles and responsibilities. Please follow the page and leave a review. Keep sharing this with anyone on the duty so we can continue to work through it together. 

As of recently I have heard a lot of things in the background so I wanted to address them formally. I wanted to explain to my listeners and those listening without purpose the purpose of the podcast. Listen at the end of the day. If you have an opinion you're welcome on the podcast anytime. I have a seat reserved for you right next to me. Lastly if the shoe fits we're it. If you feel attacked maybe you're the toxic leader we're speaking about. If your name has been said it was never meant to be in a bad way. Listen with purpose and look into the context. Also I want to cordially invite any 8412 or command member on the podcast. Why? Because without you MCRC doesn't exist. Come join me as we try to navigate through the duty. The good and the bad. To the no show and the ghost if you're reading this you're still welcome to be a guest. Our views align and would make for a great episode. Once again this is a message from the one and only podcast that's not hosted by your command member.

Benny talks with 2 current 8411's from different RSs. We discuss the mental aspect of the duty and the grind. We talk about the late nights and the anxiety. We dive into some training and talk about the results. We talk about family and what where doing to become better. I apologize in advance for the connectivity issues as well as the random echo. If you enjoy these episodes please click follow and leave a 5 star. This way you get a prompt every time I drop a new episode. This week will have 2 drops.