Check out Ryan and Cliff discussing the Navy sidelining 17 ships, just as the two recommended for the Coast Guard. But, the real part of this episode is Ryan and Cliff's plan for how the military can fix their training school backup and reinvigorate new recruits to stay engaged with the military. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Listen to Cliff and Ryan as they discuss the failure of common sense in the military and how it affects not only retention, but the every day lives of the junior enlisted and officers. Also, let's hear your stories of good and bad leaders you've encountered!

Listen to Cliff and Ryan as they discuss a tough topic... the prevalence of Imposter Syndrome amongst the 2% - those who chose to serve our country. Let the episode be a reminder to reach out with kindness to a veteran, let's reduce the 22 A Day to zero!

Listen in to Ryan and Cliff discuss the risks of being gullible in a world full of misinformation and quick news, instead recommending to do more research into topics. Additionally, Ryan and Cliff break down how a loss of meritocracy in the military and corporations has caused the downfall of a lot of areas and what can be done to reverse it.

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Cliff and Ryan praise the real stars of the PCS process: the military spouses and children! Plus, a discussion of the different PCS timelines for the branches and their specific jobs, and why they are the way they are. Plus tune in to listen to why Ryan and Cliff believe that moving is a blessing in disguise and is truly a great thing for military families!

Listen to a joint episode with Stars Forever and Big Blue Nation Insider as we discuss the importance of a new culture of Kentucky basketball less focused on "stars" and more on effort and intensity. We break down the impact new head coach Mark Pope has had on creating a winning mindset and how sports is such a microcosm of life: being the biggest "star" far from guarantees success, only hard work and dedication does!

Listen in to Cliff and Ryan discussing some questions received from the first recap episode, along with multiple other previous topics! This includes the risk of a government shutdown, hwo the military's priorities align with what we previously thought, and what the transfer portal has done to college sports. Look for Ryan and Cliff to kick off Season 2 of Stars Forever with all new material!

Listen in to Cliff and Ryan as they get back into the podcast following some life events and recap previous episodes to update where the topics are compared to what we originally talked about!

Listen to Cliff and Ryan discuss whether autonomous aircraft currently in development by the Air Force are the way of the future or a means of concern. Give us your feedback, do you believe they're a positive idea or a scary sci-fi nightmare?

Listen to Ryan and Cliff break down the news of the Army's recent force reorganization and how it relates to the previous podcast on the Coast Guard's restructuring. Cliff and Ryan also discuss what this means for the future of the military and how smart staff adjustments can help to ease the recruiting shortfalls currently facing the military.