The gang kicks off this episode with a quick “Wellness Check.” It’s been a while since the team connected so Damon, Damo, and Tisha all get caught up on each other’s Valentine’s Days. The NAVADMINs for CMDCM and CMDCS and CWO/LDO were released. Congrats to everyone that was selected. The Army’s “first full time rap artists just started basic training” but what do we think about it? Can you be a stripper and/or have an OnlyFans account if you’re in the Military? This leads to a story about a Command Master Chief that stepped down from his role after receiving some backlash for trying to be just a little too cool. More objects have been seen in the sky. Are we taking these reports seriously? The DoD released a warning against poppy seed intake due to traces of codeine in multiple servicemember’s urinalysis results. Is “physical fitness” in the Navy becoming less of a priority than ever before? NAVADMIN 042/23 is discussed. A larger conversation about leadership responsibility, personal responsibility, and overall health gets a deep dive. Another discuss about “EPs,” Damo plays “Devil’s Advocate” on a few takes. How far away are we from an African American and/or woman Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. The crew discusses maintaining personal relationships with your family while being in the Military. These topics and more are covered in this episode. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.

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Links and More from this episode:

Army’s First Full Time Rappers

https://coffeeordie.com/army-rap-artists-basic/

Navy Stripper

https://popularmilitary.com/sailor-says-the-navy-doesnt-care-she-is-raking-in-thousands-while-dancing-at-night/

CMC Told Sailors to “Clap..”

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/05/07/navy-leader-who-told-sailors-clap-were-strip-club-has-resigned.html

DOD Poppy Seed Warning

https://media.defense.gov/2023/Feb/21/2003164614/-1/-1/1/POPPY-SEEDS-WARNING-MEMO-SIGNED-CONTACT-REDACTED.PDF

NAVADMIN 04/23: Physical Fitness Assessment Failure Reset

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2023/NAV23042.txt?ver=ydPsZ-hLizh4e4PjLGBCWQ%3D%3D

Damo’s Book of the Week:

The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Rick Rubin)

https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886

Intro Music Produced by Lim0