In episode 8, MSgt Scoggins, the 2600 OccFld Specialist, sits down with your host to highlight the complexity behind balancing the needs of the occupational field with the needs of the Marine Corps. He articulates in detail his approach to "crowdsourcing" subject matter expertise down to the LCpl level as well as the importance of having those perspectives at the ready when engaged with leadership regarding the modernization of the Corps. As the conversation turned personal, he also describes his calculus for retirement, the challenges of being a good stepfather, and the patience and humility required to set things right with your loved ones.