As the 2022 Memorial May National Relay makes its annual march through New York City today, we flashback to an episode of Lessons From The Front recorded prior to the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

FDNY firefighter Jo Jo Esposito describes being on the job and the loses he had on 9/11, living in New York following that day, and what it's like working for the second-largest fire department in the world. Jo Jo and Rescue 5 welcome us into their firehourse every year as we march through New York. We are proud to share this story that originally aired on September 10, 2020.

Lessons From The Front is still on hiatus as we prepare for Carry The Load's Memorial May. We wanted to give you a glimpse at the conversations to come, so here's a bonus episode from our upcoming conversation with retired United States Navy Admiral Pat Walsh on the Ukraine, Russia and how lessons from World War I may provide insight into the future of their conflict.

Carry The Load is proud to share these stories of 1% who answered the call to serve. Founded by Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Today, it has grown to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day. To learn more about our mission, visit CarryTheLoad.org.

As we approach Memorial May, Lessons From The Front is heading on hiatus to focus on our journey to Memorial Day. That doesn't mean we are going to stop delivering stories of service and sacrifice.

As National Medal of Honor Day approaches this Friday, we revisit a conversation between host Todd Boeding and Medal of Honor recipient Sal Guinta at the 2021 Dallas Memorial March. Listen now to how an ordinary soldier became an American hero.

Carry The Load is proud to share these stories of 1% who answered the call to serve. Founded by Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Today, it has grown to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day. To learn more about our mission, visit CarryTheLoad.org.

On this edition of Lessons From The Front, Todd Boeding sits down with Marine Mike Brauer to discuss the Ukraine-Russian War, the battles of depression and suicide raging in the veteran population, and Mike's dedication to non-profits. Join us for Mike's Lessons From The Front.

Carry The Load is proud to share these stories of 1% who answered the call to serve. Founded by Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Today, it has grown to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day. To learn more about our mission, visit CarryTheLoad.org.

On this episode of Lessons From The Front, Marine Todd Boeding sits down with Gary Bileu, an active duty Marine of 29-years who is being forced into an early retirement due to the mandated vaccine. Hear how this has impacted his future, why he has decided not to take the vaccine, and how a plane ride back from Iraq changed his perspective on service and sacrifice on this edition of Lesson From The Front.

Carry The Load is proud to share these stories of 1% who answered the call to serve. Founded by Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Today, it has grown to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day. To learn more about our mission, visit CarryTheLoad.org.

Welcome to Lessons From The Front as host Todd Boeding sits down with Marine of 28-years Jeff Opsitos and US Interpreter in Afghanistan Frank Gulshad to discuss the unique challenges that faced soldiers overseas during operations in Afghanistan, the necessities of growing relationships with native people in those lands and the work Jeff and Frank are doing to get local allies out of Afghanistan. These are their Lessons From The Front.

Carry The Load is proud to share these stories of 1% who answered the call to serve. Founded by Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Today, it has grown to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day. To learn more about our mission, visit CarryTheLoad.org.

Welcome to Lessons From The Front presented by Carry The Load. Today host Todd Boeding sits down with 33-year veteran of the Dallas Fire Department Milton Williams. Milton shares the struggles off losses associated with the job and how those losses brought him to our mission. We also discuss misconceptions with the fire service and the day he wanted to leave firefighting behind. These are Milton's Lessons From The Front.

Carry The Load is proud to share these stories of 1% who answered the call to serve. Founded by Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Today, it has grown to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day. To learn more about our mission, visit CarryTheLoad.org.

Welcome to Lessons From The Front! Tonight we revisit some of our favorite Lessons From last year. Listen in on stories of heroism, service and sacrifice told through those who experienced it first hand. These are their Lessons From The Front.

This is Lessons From The Front with our CEO and Co-Founder Stephen Holley. Stephen discusses his battle with depression and anxiety, and how 10 years of remembering heroes gave him a purpose he was missing since leaving the Navy SEALs. Stephen and host Marine Todd Boeding also discuss America's removal from Afghanistan and the death of Stephen's friend Commanding Officer of SEAL Team EIGHT Brian Bourgeois. These are Stephen Holley's Lessons From The Front.

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On October 3, 2009, 52 soldiers were surrounded by over 300 Taliban fighters in a poorly placed outpost called COP Keating located in an Afghanistan valley. Following the 12-hour battle, 8 Americans gave their lives killing 150 Taliban forces. On this edition of Lessons From The Front, hear the stories of heroism from the most highly decorated unit of the Afghan War, and how the Battle of COP Keating was portrayed in the movie "The Outpost", by one of the heroes from that day. These are Jonathan Hill's Lessons From The Front.