The Mettle of Honor Podcast: Stories of, Strength, Courage, & Perseverance™️

MILITARY EXPERT: Experienced Civil Servant with a demonstrated history of upholding the core values of integrity, service, and excellence. As the 17th Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Air Force Reserve Command and the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, I was honored to represent the highest level of enlisted leadership.  I served as an adviser to the commander on all matters concerning the health, morale, welfare and effective management of more than 74,000 civilians, active duty/reserve officers and enlisted members at more than 66 locations.  I provided leadership and guidance to numerous committees, councils, boards, military and civilian functions worldwide.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY: Strong legal professional. As a law enforcement officer, I was responsible to safeguard and promote the security of the workforce.  I use professionalism, accountability, and vigilance to serve in a multitude of roles which included:  Less-lethal weapon instructor; Emergency Medical Technician; subject matter expert; presenter; coach and trainer.

Master's Degree in Business Administration | Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice focused on Pre-Law Studies and Languages.

Public Speaker | Coach | Trainer. Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team I am certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth. Trained and mentored by John Maxwell and mentors of his world-class faculty, I am equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help you and your team improve your productivity, performance and profitability. Whether you are looking for a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, speaking, sales, or coaching skills for your leaders, or a speaker for your next event, I have access to exclusive content that is only available through a certified Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team to help you reach your goals and objectives.

#YouveGotMettle #Resilence #Mettle #Grit

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Hear Ericka Kelly share her story on the podcast Paul Forchioni's "It's a Long Beach Thing" Podcast with Ericka Kelly

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Kim DeFiori began her military career after graduating from West Point in 2008 as a Military Police (MP) Officer. She deployed shortly after to Afghanistan for a year, serving with military police and infantry companies. She was one of the first women to work alongside Afghan police day and night conducting raids with special operations units. She went on to serve as an aide-de-camp at the Pentagon.

However, Kim's story doesn't end there. She shares her personal story in this episode of her journey in dealing with the aftereffects of her deployment because, as she says, "The Army does a good job teaching you how to deploy but not how to come home." Part of the trauma occurred back home. Wearing a mask + drinking alcohol and neglecting treatment are not a good mix.

Kim DeFiori is a mental health advocate wants to reduce mental health stigma and hopes all who are suffering won't do so in silence and isolation but will have the courage to ask for help.

#LessonsFromThor | #MentalHealthMatters | #VeteransHelpingVeterans |#YouveGotMettle

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First H.E.L.P.

This Able Veteran (https://thisableveteran.org/anxiety-alerts/) | Phone: 618.964.1162 | [email protected] | 

1714 South Wolf Creek Road; Carbondale, IL 62902

Leashes of Valor (https://leashesofvalor.org/) | "One leash saves two lives... We're bringing service dogs and post-9/11 Veterans together in order to enrich and improve the lives of both."

Location: 24114 Sparta Rd.; Milford, VA 22514 | Mailing address: PO Box 571; Garner, NC 27529 | EIN: 82-1110902

AMERICA VET DOGS https://www.vetdogs.org/

Meet Army veteran SGM (R) Michael Weiss of Moyock, North Carolina. Michael originally entered the military from Southern California and retired after more than three decades of uniformed service. He is now the Executive Officer of J3 Khai Restoration.,

At my first duty station, Fort Sill, Oklahoma (home of the Army’s Field Artillery), I met, then Master Sergeant Michael Weiss who was the Installation Religious Affairs NCO (56M). At that time, the MOS was Chaplain Assistant (71M).  I believe his last assignment; he was the senior Religious Affairs NCO at TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command). From the first time I met him and throughout my military career, I’ve known him as a compassionate leader.

It's been a pleasure maintaining contact with him throughout the years. SGM Michael Weiss, #YouveGotMettle

J3 Khai Restoration Website https://j3khai.fun/about/

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-weiss-j3m-khai/

MICHAEL’S PURPOSE STATEMENT To help people, families, tribes, and nations find, refine and live out their DNA, (Divine Natural Ability) so they, and others, will live abundantly. (John 3:16, 17:3)

MICHAEL’S GOAL WITH LIFE COACHING The goal for my Life Coaching Sessions is to share in your story so I can help you see that you are truly loved by our Father, and that HE also wants to bring his dreams for you to life!

#mentalhealthmatters | #bipolar | #veteranshelpingveterans | #YouveGotMettle |

USMC Veteran Ricky Johnson from Missouri shares his story of life prior to, during, and after military service. Ricky Johnson is a Marine Veteran and North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (with Veteran stamp) and is trained in Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Question Persuade Refer (QPR) suicide prevention and Trauma Informed Care. In addition, Ricky is certified in Critical Time Intervention and implements this model in his daily work activities. Mr. Johnson was also a mentor with the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court team and is a member of the Western North Carolina's Recovery Alliance. Most recently Ricky was awarded the 2019 NC Tides “Empowering Hope Award” for his tenacity, strength, and self-determination in overcoming adversity, while inspiring hope and empowering others through their own personal and life journey. In the year of 2020, Ricky was appointed by the North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore to the North Carolina CFAC Committee (Consumer and Family Advisory Committee). Our mission is to spread awareness, discuss consequences and share the gift of hope. #YouveGotMettle

Next week's episode of The Mettle of Honor Podcast, we will hear from a retired US Army Ordinance Officer, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Robin Phoenix Johnson. Mental health is a topic that's near and dear to her heart. In her episode, we hear how she uses humor as means of healing of healing which is why she started her company Best Medicine Brigade. You will see how HEAL*arious she is as we talked about her organization.