The Extra Duty Podcast

Chris Whittemore

Marine Corps Retired

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Staff Sergeant Christopher Whittemore graduated from Marine Corps Recruiting Depot in September 1995.  Upon completion, he reported to Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii where he was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines as a Machine Gunner.  Whittemore deployed to a UDP (2) to Okinawa, Japan while with 3/3 and completed missions such as training with Korean Marines and deployed to Cambodia attached to SOTG.  

In August 1999, he was honorably discharged and moved to Houston, Texas.  In February 2003, Whittemore completed training as a Texas State Trooper and worked as a State Trooper until August 2004 when he re-enlisted into the Marine Corps.

After re-enlistment, Whittemore was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines Weapons Company as an Infantry Machine Gunner, but LAT moved to Scout Sniper Platoon.  In September 2005, Whittemore deployed to Iraq with the Scout Sniper Team of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines.  He returned home and was transferred to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Weapons Company. He deployed again to Iraq in January 2007.

While on his second tour, Whittemore re-enlisted, completed a lateral move UH-1 Crew Chief, and received orders to HMLA/T 303 at Camp Pendleton, CA.  In January 2008, he was diagnosed with combat related PTS and briefly received treatment.  In April 2010, Whittemore was assigned to HMLA-369 as a UH-1Y Crew Chief and deployed to Afghanistan and completed 400 flight hours and multiple missions including supporting troops on the ground, medevac, and convoy security.

His awards include Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Recruiting Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign, National Defense, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Korean Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and the ISAF ribbon.

Whittemore retired from the Marine Corps in July 2015.  Prior to retirement, he was able to represent the United States in the inaugural Invictus Games in London competing in wheelchair rugby.  The team won the silver medal.  Since retiring, Whittemore has earned his bachelors of science degree in Criminal Justice and will finished his Masters degree in Forensic Psychology. I currently work as Veteran Treatment Court Case Manager.

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Discussing the book, driving home the fact that vets alike need to get help before ruining family.  Learn from my mistakes and achieve greatness 

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Im just a dude who shoots videos in his yard. Im a husband and father of 3. 

Range time, fitness, Family, business, photography, video, 

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Athlete, father, walking thirst trap, 13 years navy.

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 Alesana Nuusila

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49 yr old. 14 yrs in the Army. Divorced. Engaged. 6 kids. 3 kids are service members. E6. Stationed - Ft Knox. 

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Mental health. Leadership vs In-position. Leadership style. Discrimination. Broken Soldier Syndrome. 

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Adrian Cormier

Army

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My name is Adrian Cormier, I have been serving in the Army for the past 13 years. My current rank is Staff Sergeant, I am followed by my two amazing sons. 

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Anthony Joyce-Rivera

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US Army

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I am a Hispanic, ENnie-nominated and best selling Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition game designer, co-host of the "Return to EverQuest" podcast, I'm married and have three young boys, and I'm an Active Duty U.S. Army Strategist (MAJ/04).

Dungeons & Dragons, mental health, US Army

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Joseph Stanek

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Stanick 

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USMC

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I'm a master sergeant in the United States, Marine Corps, born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida husband, father to four children. 

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Zoey Fontz

Army

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I have been in the army a little over two years and i had every intention on staying in the army for a while but now not so much. i love sports and cars. im 5'1 and love powerlifting 

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SHARP program, women in the military and bad leadership.

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 Haley McClain Hill 
Air Force 

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Haley McClain Hill was born in Newport News, VA and raised in Stroudsburg, PA.
Her passion for dance, travel, and empowering women and teams has allowed her to travel and experience the world, including cheering in front of 107K fans at Penn State University, professionally dancing in the drop-top stadium for the Atlanta Falcons and now the 49ers Gold Rush! She has appeared  on ESPN, Fox!, Air Force Magazine Publications, and even international TV channels in Hong Kong, China. 
Haley has taken on the adventure of becoming an entrepreneur and has created Seek and Set Free, a women’s luxury retreat business, and TORCH Warriorwear, the first military women’s clothing brand specializing in base layer bodysuits women can wear in and out of uniform. She continues to leave a path of more confident and successful women.
Her favorite quote is "Seek what sets your soul on fire" and promises to put her heart into creating an environment that promotes this exact philosophy.

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from Los Angeles Cali. I joined the Army to get away from domestic violence. Im 31 years old. 

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