Scott Huesing was live with the Protectors Book Club on July 12th. We discussed Scott's critically acclaimed book ECHO IN RAMADI.

About Scott: Scott A. Huesing is a retired USMC Infantry Major with over 24 years of service, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer.  His career spanned 10 deployments and he conducted operations in over 60 countries worldwide.  During his numerous deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa he planned, led, and conducted hundreds of combat missions under some of the most austere and challenging conditions.

The Book: From the winter of 2006 through the spring of 2007, two-hundred-fifty Marines from Echo Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment fought daily in the dangerous, dense city streets of Ramadi, Iraq during the Multi-National Forces Surge ordered by President George W. Bush. The Marines' mission: to kill or capture anti-Iraqi forces. Their experience: like being in Hell.

Now Major Scott A. Huesing, the commander who led Echo Company through Ramadi, takes readers back to the streets of Ramadi in a visceral, gripping portrayal of modern urban combat. Bound together by brotherhood, honor, and the horror they faced, Echo's Marines battled day-to-day on the frontline of a totally different kind of war, without rules, built on chaos. In Echo in Ramadi, Huesing brings these resilient, resolute young men to life and shows how the savagery of urban combat left indelible scars on their bodies, psyches, and souls. Like war classics We Were Soldiers, The Yellow Birds, and Generation Kill, Echo in Ramadi is an unforgettable capsule of one company's experience of war that will leave readers stunned.

Ryan Weaver joined The Protectors to talk about his upcoming single NO SECOND CHANCE and a ton of other topics from serving our Nation to After Action Racing to human trafficking.  In this clip, Ryan talks about the meaning of his new single and the importance of pre-orders for artists.  Make sure to head over and subscribe to The Protectors.  

From Ryan’s site:  Ryan Weaver is a high-energy, all-American, rockin’ country music artist who proudly served as a Black Hawk Helicopter Aviator, Chief Warrant Officer 3, in the United States Army. In 2017, Ryan was announced as the Patriotic Voice of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) for their Celebrate America Campaign at the 2017 PBR World Finals at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2018 and 2019, Ryan toured across the U.S. and internationally to Australia with the PBR with 4 additional dates scheduled in Australia for 2020 that were canceled due to COVID.

#ryanweaver #countrymusic #PBR #goldstarfamily #ryanweavercountry #backtheblue #woundedblue 

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Matthew Griffin “Griff” joined The Protectors to talk about his transition from his life as a U.S. Army Ranger to creating the globally branded COMBAT FLIP FLOPS to finding his next mission though giving back.  We also talk about the dire situation that U.S. backed interpreters are facing in Afghanistan. 

Make sure to head to https://www.combatflipflops.com/ and pick up a pair of flip flops or other swag!

I have been a fan of Combat Flip Flops since even before the podcast days, they are my daily summer wear (or at least when it gets over 45 degrees out), from my first AK47 flip flop to my current Floperator.   Head over and check out their site, they have a new sign up with a 20% off deal, looks cool.  Thanks Griff.

From Apache Pilot to FBI Agent to NYT Best-Selling Author.  In this interview, Don talks about the day in the life of an Apache Pilot, working on a best-selling book, and a ton of other things. 

About Don:  Don Bentley spent a decade as an Army Apache helicopter pilot during which time he was stationed in South Korea, Germany, and Texas. While deployed to Afghanistan as a Troop Commander in support of Operation Enduring Freedom VI, Don was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with "V" device for valor. Following his time in the military Don worked as an FBI Special Agent and was a member of the Dallas Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. 

Don is the author of the Matt Drake thriller series including WITHOUT SANCTION, THE OUTSIDE MAN, and two forth coming titles, as well as TARGET ACQUIRED, a Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. novel

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What goes in to putting on a charity event?  A lot more than you think!  Let’s take a look into the Shadow Warriors Motorcycle Club (MC) as they put together the finishing touches on their upcoming charity event.   

See below from their site at shadowwarriromc.com 

Who: WARRIORS HELPING WARRIORS, An Independent Motorcycle Club for Veterans, Military, Law Enforcement, Public Servants, Contractors & Gold Star Families.  The Shadow Warrior Riders MC, INC is here to help with emotional and financial support by conducting fundraising efforts on behalf of ALL our Law Enforcement, Contractors, Military, Veterans and our dedicated Public Servants.

What: Warrior Weekend 2021 with Kris "Tanto" Paronto & the 14th Hour Foundation!

When/Where: July 30th & 31st in Orlando, Florida

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Nathan Gorenstein joined The Protectors to talk about his new book THE GUNS OF JOHN MOSES BROWNING and his background in reporting.  Can you believe the Browning M2 .50 cal is still in action!  

From the author:  His biography chronicles the achievements of some of the most popular firearms in American history. With the current controversy surrounding gun ownership and usage, Gorenstein takes a refreshingly philosophical stance on Browning’s work pointing out that “firearms indisputably occupy both ends of a moral spectrum starting at good and evil. A gun can save a life, or take a life, and can do either or both with a single shot at a single instant”.

About the Author:  Nathan Gorenstein is a former reporter and editor for The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he covered city and state politics and produced a wealth of groundbreaking work. He is also the author of Tommy Gun Winter, the story of a Boston gang from the 1930s that included an MIT graduate, a minister’s daughter, and two of Gorenstein’s own relatives. He competes in handgun sports, sometimes with a Browning 1911 pistol.

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Michael Gier joined The Protectors to talk about his documentary WOUNDED HEROES, his time in the film industry, and bringing this story to light.  Full interview on podcast and YouTube this Monday.  

About the documentary:  Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) among Veterans is a serious problem with over 20 Veterans a day taking their lives by suicide.  Most are given prescription drugs but as many Veterans have said, medication is just a band-aid over a wound that will never heal. Our Veterans deserve more than just a band-aid and so director/producer Michael Gier went on a mission and found successful treatments and programs that help anyone battling PTS get their lives back. And just like Veterans; firefighters, police officers, and other first responders not only deal with PTS, but they also have very high suicide rates. Although Michael started out to help Veterans, Wounded Heroes features treatments/programs that help all of our heroes and anyone battling post-traumatic stress; literally saving lives.​

Former Navy SEAL Brian Dougherty joined The Protectors to talk about creating a small-business, leaving a legacy for his son, and a ton more.  Make sure to check out Declan James Watch Company.  

From the site: As a former Navy SEAL, Brian was instilled with a higher purpose, a purpose that guides his company today. It is not just about creating watches with fine craftsmanship, flawless design, or uncompromising standards. It's also about his desire to create a meaningful legacy and a company that his sons can be proud of for generations to come. This is why to us; watchmaking is not just a business - it's a time-honored tradition. 

Every Declan James piece pays tribute to the heritage of watchmaking. They honor not only those who came before us but also those who will come after. Our company's history is rooted in service. We continue this lineage of humbly serving our customers with pride, integrity, and dedication.

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UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA (UAP) LIVE CHAT!  Did you catch the live stream tonight?  Carla, Rob, Austin, and I had a great discussion about what is flying around our Navy vessels and across the skies.  The UAPs (a new word for UFOs) are moving at speeds and making moves that are not made of any U.S. technology.  We pulled up the recently released DoD videos with the crafts and dove deep into what they may be. 

This is the start of the weekly PICREP show!  Make sure to hit subscribe! 

#UFO #UAP #DODvideos #thetruthisoutthere #veterandiscussion #theprotectors #unidentifiedarielphenomena #xfiles #area51

Jerome Elam joined The Protectors this past week.  Jerome ( @ceotiaff ) provides incredible insight into the trafficking world from the eyes of a victim turned survivor.  This is a must listen/watch interview providing an unflinching view of domestic trafficking.  Jerome is a U.S. Marine Veteran, survivor, and advocate for ending modern day slavery.  Interview premieres this Monday.  

Later this week Jerome, and a panel of global counter-trafficking leaders, join me at the First Annual International Summit on Counter-Sex Trafficking (ISCST).  This ISCST is a 100% VIRTUAL EVENT involving international experts, agencies, and organizations who specialize in combating human trafficking.  @ilet.network