The Infantry Podcast

Catch a quick wrap-up of Season 1.
A preview of Season 2
and a whole bunch of Thank Yous!

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

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Retired CSM Jeff Mellinger joins us to talk about being the Last Enlisted Draftee on Continous Active Service, going from an office clerk to Ranger Hall of Fame, 30+ hours of freefall time, and being CSM of Operations in Iraq for almost 30 months.

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

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Ohio native, enlisted out of college and graduated basic training at Fort Benning, talks Ranger school being assigned to 3rd Ranger Regiment and SAW gunner, Operation RHINO in Afghanistan, being in the Army when GWOT began, and current work with the Ranger Outreach Center. 

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

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To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.

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Staying ahead involves changing and looking toward the future for advancing technologies and strategies. To protect freedoms, the military must do so. Col. Damien Mason is the Deputy Commandant of the Infantry talks about where the Infantry is heading and the future of the branch. 

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

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Bill Huff, born and raised in Columbus, Ga. with deep local family roots, joined the Marine Corp. on a friendly dare. He shares his experiences growing up, going to the University of Ga, boot camp, deploying to Vietnam and coming back home. Now his mission is Mental Health support and suicide prevention for not only Soldiers and Veterans but for all who encompass the Military family. 

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

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To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.

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Leadership is defined as the action of leading a group of people or an organization. The concept seems very straightforward and simple enough but the execution is the most important but also difficult part. It's even more challenging to be a dynamic and effective leader. 

LTC Josh Powers is a true dynamic and effective leader.  Douglas MacArthur Award winners display true commitment to Army values; unequaled technical and tactical competence; and a mature understanding of their leaders, subordinates, and peers. Take a listen to what real leadership is and what it takes to lead from a living prime example. 

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

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To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.

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War has a way of changing all who face it. Most often the heavy burdens, emotionally, physically, and mentally, are not shared with the public. 

Meet Noah Galloway, a Purple Heart Recipient who was a Sergeant with the 101st Airborne Division and suffered life-threatening injuries from an IED attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Go on the journey of a man, who at points, was left questioning his own humanity as well as the humanity of those surrounding him.  It's a very gritty, honest, and revealing insight into what real combat is and can become. Noah was able to find physical and mental wellness as he overcame traumatic depression to find solace in his passion for physical fitness. 

Topics discussed in this podcast may be sensitive to some listeners. A heinous war crime outlined in the book, Black Hearts: One Platoon's Descent into Madness in Iraq's Triangle of Death, is discussed. 

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

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To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.

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Ep. 5 - Our good buddy Al was a Vietnam helicopter pilot, an infantryman, a Silver Star Recipient, and a member of the Ranger Hall of Fame....oh, and he owns the Soldier Store in the National Infantry Museum.  He's one of those guys you want to interview multiple times.  If you don't enjoy this interview....it's probably you.

A straight talking guy who doesn't talk around the truth.  Enjoy!

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

Please visit and support their work.

To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.

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Ep 4.  

Today we sit down with Lieutenant Colonel Nate Conkey who has a lot of experience both as a decorated infantry officer himself and someone who trains, coaches, and mentors young men and women to become the best Soldiers and Leaders they can be.  Just an overall good conversation with an up and coming leader in today's Army.

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

Please visit and support their work.

To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.

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Likely one of the more unique stories you're ever going to hear, Michael Kelso, a retired Command Sergeant Major, served in the Rhodesian Army before the US Army, the 75th Ranger Regiment, a member of the Ranger Hall Of Fame, the father of a young Soldier, and was (no kidding) featured in "Soldier of Fortune" magazine.   And to add some icing on the cake, he was the Command Sergeant Major in charge of Ranger School when co-host Michael graduated in August of 1999.  Small world!

Enjoy the show!

This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M
"I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Association via Infantry Podcast.

Please visit and support their work.

To support the Infantry Podcast, go to https://infantryassn.org/donate/ and enter Podcast in the "In Honor Of" space.

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