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What's Stand at Ease about?

Stand At Ease is a weekly podcast by Veterans and aimed at other Veterans, Active Duty Military Personnel, and the families and friends who are the foundation and support of these men and women. The hosts are Ssgt James L. Johnson, Sgt. Garland Green, an

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Stand at Ease episodes:

01.16.2013
Episode 38: Part 2 - The Real Diehl
The disconnected states seem to have a common characteristic of no sustainable economic opportunity much less comparative advantage where information is no longer cables, and the insecurity with more info, TSA, readiness fatigue, TSA challenge while the disconnected states seem...
11.23.2012
Episode 37: Part one - The Real Diehl
The disconnected states seem to have a common characteristic of no sustainable economic opportunity much less comparative advantage where information is no longer cables, and the insecurity with more info, TSA, readiness fatigue, TSA challenge while the disconnected states seem...
11.06.2012
Episode 36: Stands of Valor
Nimitz stated about the Marines and sailors who fought on Iwo Jima that uncommon valor was a common virtue. The men who fought there did it because it was their job – hot for glory and valor. The...
10.28.2012
Epiode 35: Casting Upon the Waters
Chris Bowers and Matt Lewisson had a chance meeting on the banks of a river in Virginia while they were fishing for catfish. After a short conversation, they found out they were both Marine veterans and wounded warriors who...
10.11.2012
Episode 34: Muscle Reflexes
William “Billy” Myers joined the Marines at 17, right after he graduated high school. He served in the years right before Vietnam became known in most of the households around the United States. After he got out, he...
09.24.2012
Episode 33: Stepping Up
According to the Veteran’s Administration, there are currently 33 documented suicides of veterans happening every month. Too many of these young men and women have slipped through the cracks, either because of the bureaucracy or because they’ve nutted it...
05.21.2012
Episode 32: Maximizing Graffiti
We rejoin the Graffiti of War Project, a collaboration of veterans, service-members, military family members and civilians whose focus is on raising awareness for those suffering from the invisible wounds of war, primarily post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and on developing...
05.12.2012
Episode 31: The Leaders of Men
There is a pantheon of men and women who have shaped the Marine Corps. Men like Chesty Puller, Al Grey, and Dan Daly – men of iron will and outstandig courageous forged in the furnace of battle. But, who were...
04.17.2012
Episode 30: The Privilege of Leading
Officers in the military are often the butt of jokes – especially those who don’t look upon their role as one of privilege as well as responsibility. This privilege to lead comes from the men and women they lead, who...
03.15.2012
Episode 29: Untold Stories of Untold Heroes
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – there are stories everywhere, and often those stories go untold. Often, the warrior doesn’t think his or her story is that exciting or that important, and the stories hide...
02.26.2012
Episode 28: In the House
Mike Farrell—actor, activist, and Marine – an all around amazing individual joins us in this episode. After spending just shy of two years in the Corps, Mike went through a lot of the same experiences as many young veterans....
02.14.2012
Episode 27: It’s been a long Hue home
Eddie Neas joined the Marines on his 17th birthday in 1966 and was in Vietnam shortly after his 18th birthday. A few months after he arrived, he was meritoriously promoted to Corporal for his leadership in the battle of Hue....
02.08.2012
Episode 26 – Bands of Orange
Every war has legacies. Some we talk about – others we try to bury. One legacy of the Vietnam war is the chemicals that were left behind – Agents Orange and White among them. Named for the band colors on...
01.24.2012
Episode 25: Getting Back Up
It’s estimated that there are 67,000 service members and veterans in the United States who are living with spinal injuries. In the United States, the number is upwards of 1.2 million people, and worldwide the number is just staggering. What...
11.16.2011
Episode 24: Still in the Fight
Within each of us there lies a talent, a creative spark, that when unleashed can make a difference. Marine Lt. Col. Mike Corrado has just such a spark, and over the past 20 years, he’s unleashed a musical can of...
11.01.2011
Episode 23: So ya wanna be in pictures?
Hollywood (and all of the other movie centers in the world) has a nut for military stories. From movies such as All Quiet on the Western Front and Hell’s Angels to the new crop like The Green Zone and The...
10.08.2011
Episode 22: Draw your own conclusions
“Out of my 21 years in the Marines, I only “worked” for one year. The rest of the time, I followed my passion.” Gunnery Sergeant (ret.) Charles Wolff, “Gunny Wolf” to his fans, of SemperToons joins us in a free-wheeling...
10.08.2011
Episode 21: The Courage to Serve
Agree with it or not, but this past week saw the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. This law effectively caused an estimated 10% of our troops to live a double life, one where they need to hide a major...
09.17.2011
Episode 20: 9/11 Ten Years Later
Where were you on 9/11? Jim was at a BMW dealership, Gar was in Morocco, David was on his way to work, and our guest Richard Rozzi, a Vietnam era Navy vet, was in divorce court. We all have our memories...
09.17.2011
Episode 19: Networks
Networking isn’t just one of those buzz words that gets tossed around in the business world – it’s something that benefits veterans as they leave the service. In this podcast, Afghani vet Lisa Ghylin of the Metropolitan State Veterans Network...
09.07.2011
Episode 18: Did you really wanna ask?
It’s amazing the trips our conversations take when we’re having them, and this show is one that went places we never expected – and we’re extremely happy that they did. We welcome Andrea Sandoval of the Graffiti of War project...
05.02.2011
Episode 17: Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-PORT!
It’s been a year – 16 shows completed and 23,000 plus visitors to the website. Today, we take a look back at the shows we’ve done and discuss the highlights of the year. We also chatted about some...
04.09.2011
Episode 16: Supporting Our Troops
A constant question the Stand At Ease group asks is what does “Support the Troops” mean? Is it that faded yellow made in China magnet you paid $1.99 at Wal Mart that makes you feel good about yourself, or...
04.09.2011
Episode 15: Generations
It often happens where sons emulate their fathers – and this show is an example of this. We welcome John “JJ” and Anthony “Rocco” De Primo, two men who are father and son as well as Brother Marines. ...
03.26.2011
Episode 14: Prison Blues
In this installment, we welcome Ray McCarty III, a former Army MP who served two tours of duty in Iraq. His first tour was as a guard at a temporary prison near Baquba, Iraq, and his second was with...
03.06.2011
Episode 13: Kilroy Was Here
From every war and every conflict comes the need for cathartic expression – and from many warriors this takes the form of unconventional art – graffiti, body art, messages scribbled in marker on the shit house wall. In this...
02.27.2011
Episode 12: The 50 Foot Perimeter
Today we speak with Dr. Gillford Doxcee, professor emeritus of history from Ohio University. He is also a World War II veteran who was captured by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. He spent the remainder...
02.14.2011
Episode 11 - It’s the Family Business
In this show, we have a discussion with Cindy McNamara, the wife and mother of a group of Army Aviators. She discusses the joys and difficulties of being married into the Army for almost 40 years – both on...
01.30.2011
Episode 10 - The DI Guys
Today we welcome Jack TF Pike to the show. Jack is a Marine Grunt and Army Helicopter pilot veteran with 37 years of service to our country who now works with families of deployed soldiers. We discuss everything...
01.08.2011
Episode 9 – Gus Mcoy
We welcome Jack “Chewy” Mandaville, creator and author of the blog gusmcoy.com, where he writes about his experiences in the Marines. We discuss Jack’s time in the Marines, his transition back into civilian life, and the creation of his...
12.29.2010
Episode 8: I Want To Be An Airborne Ranger
We welcome Ted Harding back to the show. Ted was a guest back in May 2010 right before he left for Fort Benning for Army boot camp. He has now graduated and is a Spc 4 11C (Specialist...
12.29.2010
Episode 7: The Warriors' Brunch
In today’s episode, we welcome Peter Hartmayer, a Marine who served with Jim at Second Division Schools at Camp LeJeune. We discuss Veterans’ health issues, including cancer and PTSD treatments available through the VA. Another topic that came...
06.26.2010
Episode 6 - The Purple Heart
The Purple Heart – Jim discusses his trip to The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. Jim met General Petraeus at the event, and speaks of the honor it was to meet him. We also discuss what it means for...
05.23.2010
Episode 5 - War Stories
War Stories – Jim, Gar, and David discuss some of their “favorite” activities and experiences during boot camp and other parts of their tours while in the Marines. We also find out just how ‘fuzzy’ Jim’s memory is about certain...
05.16.2010
Episode 4 – Shipping Out
In this week’s podcast, Ted Harden discusses his decisions about enlisting in the Army. Ted’s leaving on Monday, May 17th for Fort Benning to start his journey in the military. Jim, Gar, and David give Ted some sound...
05.08.2010
Episode 3 - Bringing it Home
On this week’s show, we welcome a new contributor, Jeff Glessing (Ssgt, USMC, ‘95-‘07). Jeff did a few WestPacs with an LSB (Landing Support Battalion – the Red Patchers), then did two tours as on embassy duty. Our...
05.01.2010
Episode 2 - Everyone Has a Reason
In episode 2, we explore the reasons why the hosts served our country. David and Jim discuss the similarities between how they enlisted, and David and Gar find out that one of the big reasons they joined the Marines was...
04.24.2010
Episode 1 - Getting to Know Me
In the first episode of “Stand At Ease,” Jim, Gar, and David introduce themselves and how they came to know each other, discuss the mission of the show, and where their responsibilities lie. Keeping on track with that idea,...

What's Stand at Ease about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Stand at Ease episodes:

Episode 38: Part 2 - The Real Diehl

Episode 37: Part one - The Real Diehl

Episode 36: Stands of Valor

Epiode 35: Casting Upon the Waters

Episode 34: Muscle Reflexes

Episode 33: Stepping Up

Episode 32: Maximizing Graffiti

Episode 31: The Leaders of Men

Episode 30: The Privilege of Leading

Episode 29: Untold Stories of Untold Heroes

Episode 28: In the House

Episode 27: It’s been a long Hue home

Episode 26 – Bands of Orange

Episode 25: Getting Back Up

Episode 24: Still in the Fight

Episode 23: So ya wanna be in pictures?

Episode 22: Draw your own conclusions

Episode 21: The Courage to Serve

Episode 20: 9/11 Ten Years Later

Episode 19: Networks

Episode 18: Did you really wanna ask?

Episode 17: Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-PORT!

Episode 16: Supporting Our Troops

Episode 15: Generations

Episode 14: Prison Blues

Episode 13: Kilroy Was Here

Episode 12: The 50 Foot Perimeter

Episode 11 - It’s the Family Business

Episode 10 - The DI Guys

Episode 9 – Gus Mcoy

Episode 8: I Want To Be An Airborne Ranger

Episode 7: The Warriors' Brunch

Episode 6 - The Purple Heart

Episode 5 - War Stories

Episode 4 – Shipping Out

Episode 3 - Bringing it Home

Episode 2 - Everyone Has a Reason

Episode 1 - Getting to Know Me