Stew and the Nunn

On tonights episode retired USMC Colonel Bill Coates will be joining Stew and The Nunn for a rousing chat on all things American.

Colonel USMC (Retired) / Author / Student of American History and the Constitution

Bill Coate’s career in the military began soon after graduation from high school, when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Following the end of his contract, He left active service to pursue a degree at Eastern Montana College. It was there that he joined the Platoon Leaders Class and was subsequently commissioned as a second lieutenant after graduation in December 1985.

His Military career has spanned three decades, and included duty stations all over the world, from Australia to the Middle East with combat deployments to East Timor and Iraq. Career highlights to include commanding at all levels from captain to colonel. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Bill was the Iraq All Source Team Chief before deploying to Iraq and establishing the National Intelligence Center in Baghdad. He later served as a battalion commander in Al Anbar province from May 2005-February 2006.

His final duty station was in Dam Neck, VA where he was the commanding officer of the Marine Corps Intelligence Schools, and served there until his retirement in 2011.

Bill’s service to our great nation lives on through his work with the Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs. His mission now is to reach our nation’s Warriors who are struggling with the challenges of post combat trauma. He continues to lead men, challenging them to rise up and be the leaders they were created to be, to live purposeful lives, and to positively impact America.

With all the political world exploding on both sides of the ailse we start the break down and make our assesments. Joining Stew and The Nunn in the melay will be Ranger Up's Jack Mandeville to share in his comedic interpretation of the political landscape and his percieved future of 'Murica.

Jack will also be talking about his upcoming film Range 15 that will be hitting theaters mid June!!!!!

Matt Zeller is the Co-Founder of No One Left Behind, a Truman National Security Fellow and an adjunct fellow at the American Security Project. He is also the author of Watches Without Time (Just World Books, 2012), which chronicles his experience serving as an embedded combat adviser with the Afghan security forces in Ghazni, Afghanistan, in 2008. He earned a BA in Government from Hamilton College and a MPA and a MA-IR from The Maxwell School at Syracuse University.

The mission of No One Left Behind (nooneleft.org) is to help Afghan and Iraqi combat interpreters with Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) resettle safely in the United States. We bridge the gap that exists between current State Department and NGO refugee relief programs,and provide assistance with housing, employment and cultural adaptation. We treat our clients as the heroic veterans they are.

Tonight our old friend, David Bellavia will be joining as our guest to talk about a variety of topics. We haven't talked to Dave in a long time but want to catch up and talk the new documentary "Only the dead see the end of war", along with the current political lanscape. Since Dave is a past Congressional candidate from New York, gaining his perspective on the NY primary today will provide the listeners with some interesting insight. Learn more about Dave at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bellavia. 

SGT JEREMY MAHON USMC VETERAN, BELLATOR FIGHTER AND CO-FOUNDER OF DAWG FOUNDATION

Jeremy Mahon was an Infantry Marine during the invasion of Iraq. His platoon were responsible for the capturing of the Palace of Saddam Hussien. After the war Jeremy continued his warrior path as a professional fighter. SGT Mahon has fights in several promotions including Legacy and Bellator and has been the team and gym owner of 4oz Fight Club.

Jeremy along with his parents started DAWG Foundation to help other vets with PTSD reintergrate with the assistance of Dogs.

Join Us while we learn more about DAWG Foundation and this American Warrior!

Joining Stew and The Nunn for episode 33 will be the infamous Special Forces soldier, UFC fighter, actor,, Katy Perry impersonator and #1 man on the ISIS Wanted list, Mr. Tim Kennedy. Tim will be joining the hosts in person for his memorable show. However due to Tim's scheduling conflicts, the show will air 30 minutes earlier this week, with it starting at 7:30 PM EST.

We will be talking to Tim about his show "Hunting Hitler", world affairs, politics, and who knows what else. 

So be sure to get the dishes done, kids bathed and in bed and all your nightly chores done in time to tune to what will be an awesome show. 

Tim Kennedy is an active, Ranger qualified, Green Beret, Special Forces Sniper with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other locations around the globe. He enlisted in 2003 under the 18X (Special Forces candidate) program. He attended basic training, AIT, and Airborne school at Fort Benning GA as an 11B (Infantry), before he continued Special Forces training at Fort Bragg North Carolina.

After being awarded his Green Beret in 2005 he was first assigned to 7th Special Forces Group(A), at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. where he served on an Operational Detachment Alpha. During his time in special forces he was deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, was an honor graduate from Ranger school, attended sniper school in addition to many other advanced special operation courses. Tim was deployed again in 2008.

Tony Schiena is a South African spy turned mercenary. He is the CEO of MOSAIC, that operates in hostile environments. Tony Schiena was featured in the Vice documentary Superpower for Hire. He has been credited for exposing ISIS use of chemical warfare against the Kurds in Iraq. 

A man of diverse experience and accomplishment, having been operational in various capacities on four different continents. A former veteran of the African intelligence and paramilitary community, he operated during a pivotal part of South Africa’s history, in which it averted an imminent civil war, abolishment of apartheid and smooth transition of government. Tony has since served in various capacities in the private security sector as well as aiding government and various law enforcement agencies. A Deputy Sheriff in Virginia and a Lieutenant on the ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) federal task force. Tony has numerous other prestigious affiliations and memberships including being a long-standing member of the International Police Association as well as being awarded the rank of Lieutenant Colonel by the Hungarian National Guard for meritorious service.

MOSAIC is a strategic intelligence and advisory firm dedicated to helping clients mitigate exposure and minimize loss, both financially and physically. We Integrate sophisticated technology with specialist knowledge, including human and deep source intelligence, combined with Open Source, Cyber, Imagery, Surveillance and Reconnaissance intelligence in order to address current and emerging threats to multinational corporations, governments and non-governmental organizations as well as private individuals, across four main areas: intelligence, counter-terrorism, cyber security, and critical infrastructure protection. A Rapid Response Intelligence Outfit.

Join us as we have a special guest host Tom Amenta along with The Nunn this week. We will be talking with Shea Wilkes as well from the VA Truth Tellers group. Shea is an advocate for Veterans and is part of the VA Truth Tellers who are VA whistleblowers that are supporting each other and helping protect each other from retribution and retaliation. Shea has spoken in DC on VA matters and is leading the way in Shreveport LA on these matters.

Tom Amenta a previous guest of the show and Cast Member of the upcoming movie Range 15 will be updating us on the movie as well as sharing in our discussions of the current state of the world!

A long time friend of the hosts and supporter of the military be it active, deployed, wounded or veteran Rick has led the way in his community so we just had to have him on the show! Here's a little about him.Rick graduated from Loyola College Preparatory before receiving his Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University in 1990. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from LSU and immediately began his own practice.

Married to Dr. Angela Cush-John, Rick generously donates his personal time and skills to his community. A champion for veterans, Rick helped lead Soldiers’ Angel, a national group that 

supports the U.S. military, including soldiers on active duty, wounded warriors, veterans, and their families. He’s exposed corruption in the VA system and will work to trim a bloated bureaucracy. Rick feels compelled to use his skills for the public good and hopes to bring his brand of smart, sensible thinking to Washington.