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

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

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

  • Morality, Duty & Military Ethics: Case of LtCol Scheller
    US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller has been in the news quite a bit as of late. While on active duty as commanding officer of the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, LtCol Stewart Scheller, in uniform, posted a video on social media in which he criticized senior military and civilian leaders for incompetence in their management of the military withdrawal from Afghanistan and demanded accountability for their failures. A social media post of his resulted in his relief from command and a court-martial. 2021 “The baby boomers’ turn is over,” said Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller in a video this past Friday. “I demand accountability, at all levels. If we don’t get it, I’m bringing it.” “The baby boomers’ turn is over,” said Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller in a video this past Friday. “I demand accountability, at all levels. If we don’t get it, I’m bringing it.” His post, which quickly went viral, was in response to the previous day’s suicide bombing at Kabul International Airport, which killed 13 U.S. service members and over 150 Afghans. In his nearly five-minute-long post, Scheller laments the Biden Administration’s handling of our withdrawal from Afghanistan and calls out senior military leaders, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, Commandant of the Marine Corps General David Berger, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. “People are upset because their senior leaders let them down, and none of them are raising their hands and accepting accountability or saying, ‘We messed this up.’” But Scheller’s remarks go one step further than a simple demand for accountability. He goes onto quote Thomas Jefferson who said, “every generation needs a revolution.”
    Scheller had posted a video to his Facebook page on Thursday stating: "People are upset because their senior leaders let them down and none of them are raising their hands and accepting accountability or saying, 'we messed this up.'" The Marine officer -- who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq -- said in the video he was "willing to throw it all away" to publicly "demand accountability" from military leadership. After the video was posted, Marine Corps spokesperson Maj. Jim Stenger said in a statement that Scheller had been relieved of command "due to a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to command."
    "This is obviously an emotional time for a lot of Marines, and we encourage anyone struggling right now to seek counseling or talk to a fellow Marine. There is a forum in which Marine leaders can address their disagreements with the chain of command, but it's not social media," Stenger said. Scheller's video was posted the same day that 13 US service members and more than 170 others were killed in an attack outside Kabul's airport, according to the Pentagon and Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health. "The 13 service members that we lost were heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our highest American ideals and while saving the lives of others," said President Joe Biden in a Saturday statement. "Their bravery and selflessness has enabled more than 117,000 people at risk to reach safety thus far. May God protect our troops and all those standing watch in these dangerous days." Scheller wrote in a Facebook post Friday after being relieved that "my chain of command is doing exactly what I would do... if I were in their shoes." "I will not be making any statements other than what's on my social platforms until I exit the Marine Corps. America has many issues... but it's my home," he wrote.
    #YouveGotMettle
    28 min
  • (S2:E2) Kim DeFiori: Lessons from Thor
    DeFiori began her military career after
    graduating from West Point in 2008 as a
    military police 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.
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  • Recognize. Confirm. Recover.
    as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. was a United States Air Force Officer & decorated A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter pilot. KC (Killer Chic) flew her Warthog back to base in southern Iraq after taking heavy anti-aircraft artillery damage in aerial combat over Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
    She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq & Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission in Baghdad. As a senior military leader, Kim has led hundreds of Airmen both at home and abroad in deployed locations and enabled them to succeed in their missions. She has experience leading complex organizations and driving cultural change. Kim knows what it takes to be a successful leader, to inspire and empower high performing teams to achieve success. Kim is passionate about leadership and feels strongly that leaders earn trust by leading with courage and connecting with their team.
    Kim is a distinguished graduate from the United States Air Force Academy. As a Marshall Scholar, she earned an MBA from the University of London and a Master of Arts in International Security Studies from the University of Reading in England.
    Commander, responsible for over 1,000 Air Force personnel in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Kim also served as the Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, advising the number three civilian official in the Department of Defense on national security and defense policy formulation. During her time as a fellow, Kim participated in strategy sessions with ministers of defense, military leaders, and CEOs. Most recently, Kim served as the Director, Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy.
    Kim resides in Colorado with her husband and two sons.
    Retired Air Force fighter pilot of 24 years - Colonel Kim “KC” Campbell - #YouveGotMettle
    Website
    https://kim-kc-campbell.com/
    Athena’s Voice
    https://www.athenasvoiceusa.com/kim-kc-campbell
    LinkedIn Profile
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-kc-campbell
    31 min
  • From Airman to Mom
    Meet Air Force veteran and military spouse, Amanda Huffman. She served in the Air Force as a Civil Engineer. When it came time to begin her family, Amanda decided to leave the military behind. The challenge of being a dual military couple led them to decide one person needed to get out to provide stability. Today, Amanda is a podcaster, author, and freelance writer working to share the stories of women who have served and also inspiring the next generation toward military service.
    #YouveGotMettle | #militarywomen | #womenveterans
    Blog www.airmantomom.com
    Podcast https://www.airmantomom.com/podcast/
    LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom
    Facebook - www.facebook.com/airmantomom
    Instagram
    www.instagram.com/airmantomom
    Twitter @airmantomom
    Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/airmantomom
    31 min
  • New Year's Eve Top Song Is...

    Aud Lang Syne

    Should Old Acquaintance be forgot,

    and never thought upon;
    The flames of Love extinguished,
    and fully past and gone:
    Is thy sweet Heartnow grown so cold,
    that loving Breast of thine;
    That thou canst never once reflect
    On old long syne.

    Chorus:
    On old long syne my Jo,
    On old long syne,
    That thou canst never once reflect,
    On old long syne.

    #YouveGotMettle

    29 min
  • #YouveGotMettle
    Olivia Nunn (Retired Army Veteran | Chemical & Pubic Affairs Officer) | Jon Macaskill (Retired Navy Veteran | Navy SEAL Commander) | Theresa Larson (USMC Veteran | Civil Engineer Officer) | Doc Shauna Springer | Tammy Bartlett (Retired USAF Officer | Fighter Pilot A-10C Thunderbolt 2 | Kim “KC” Campbell (USAF Veteran | Fighter Pilot A-10C Thunderbolt 2 | #YouveGotMettle
    1 hr 4 min
  • (S1:E63) Bruce & Batman: never been in the same room at the same time

    NAME Bruce Thompson |

    BRANCH OF SERVICE: USMC 

    CURRENT STATUS: USMC VETERAN, Retired (1992 - 2016). 

    CURRENT OCCUPATION: Vice President of Vets to Industry

    PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Jacksonville, Florida. 

    In the small farm town where he grew up, there weren't really many options for future careers so, after high school, Bruce Thompson served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Bruce served for twenty-four years (1992 - 2016) in the Marine Corps. Bruce said joining The Corps gave him a sense of purpose, provided training, and a fulfilling career. Key civilian positions were held after retiring from the military. Bruce Thompson Launched Information Blast Florida "Keeping our Military, First Responders, Veterans, and their families informed about events, opportunities and updates (http://informationblastflorida.com/). Bruce was the Director of Public Relations at Veterans Village of Northeast Florida The Veterans Village of Northeast Florida Inc. wants to help impact homelessness in the Military Veterans Community with a Tiny House community & resources for all veterans (https://www.facebook.com/VVNEFL/). Bruce was also the Account Manager at Hire Military. Bruce Thompson, being the veteran he is, shares the following resources with you: Vets 2 Industry (vets2industry.org) |DOD SkillBridge (https://skillbridge.osd.mil/) | The Mission Continues (https://missioncontinues.org/) | Veterati (https://www.veterati.com/) | American Corporate Partners (ACP) Mentorship (https://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring-program)

    19 min
  • (S1:E65) Dr. Allison Smith

    I had the privilege of serving under the leadership of today's guest: Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Allison Smith of the Washington DC-Baltimore area.

    Allison Smith helps people and organizations reach their maximum potential.


    Leadership and People Development Coach & Trainer | Former Human Capital Director | Former U.S. Army Senior Advisor and Master Trainer| Motivational Speaker | Washington DC-Baltimore Area | Allison Smith Konsulting, LLC | https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-smith-ed-d-u-s-army-retired-command-sergeant-major-ab110b31/ | [email protected]

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    19 min

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Joined me on a captivating journey into the extraordinary stories of resilience and determination. Together, we will uncover the unconquerable spirit of individuals who have faced adversity head-on and triumphed. Through engaging conversations, we will interact with their stories-gaining a profound appreciation for the inner mettle that defines them. Get ready to be inspired by their remarkable journeys of personal growth and let them ignite the fire within you.