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Tanner Iskra is a United States Marine Corps Veteran who served as an intel analyst in OIF and later as a combat videographer/photographer. After leaving active duty, Tanner was a Senior Post Production Editor with NASCAR Productions. Tanner is a graduate of the Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Media Studies and holds a Certificate in Military Motion Media from the Newhouse School of Journalism at Syracuse University. Joining the Department of Veteran's Affairs in October 2018, Tanner is a video producer with the Digital Media Engagement team focusing on producing, editing and shooting content that tells the Veteran's story.

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Don Tobul grew up in Leroy, Ohio. As a youth, he was involved in 4-H and expressed strong interests in gardening, agriculture, and the sciences. This interest and passion led him to formal training as a high school chemistry and physics teacher at Bowling Green State University where he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Science Education. During his time at BGSU, he was also a member of the Ohio Army National Guard. Following the attacks on September 11th 2001, Don ultimately found himself on active duty in Iraq from January 2004 through March 2005. His own experiences in Iraq, and working with friends in the military, steered him in a new direction altogether. Don began working on his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at John Carroll University in 2010 and finished that program in 2013 following an internship at the Cleveland Clinic. Don envisions OD Greens as the perfect combination of all of his life experiences with the potential to help more than individual people; OD Greens is an opportunity for him to give back to the community that has supported him throughout his life.

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This is one of the most important episodes I've recorded so far. Do you suffer from PTSD or TBI? Do you feel like a fraction of your previous (pre-injured) self? This doesn't have to be the case!

I first heard Andrew Marr's story on Joe Rogan's podcast and to say it changed my mind would be an understatement. Andrew is a husband, father, Retired Special Forces Green Beret, entrepreneur, and best-selling co-author of TALES FROM THE BLAST FACTORY: A Brain Injured Special Forces Green Beret's Journey Back from the Brink. His book is being turned into a full feature documentary titled Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain by a two-time EMMY award winning director to include a three-time academy award winner contributing to the production efforts as well. He co-founded Warrior Angels Foundation and the Millennium-Warrior Angel TBI Network.

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Mike Ritland was born in Waterloo, Iowa and served 12 years as a Navy SEAL. He saw action in Operation Iraqi Freedom and numerous special operations missions during his career. He later served as Naval Special Warfare Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Trainer for the West Coast SEAL teams.

All of this experience prompted Mike Ritland to write three New York Times Best Selling books: Trident K9 Warriors, Navy SEAL Dogs and TEAM Dog.

In addition to his novels, Ritland also has been featured in numerous other publications such as Town & Country, Police K9 Magazine, K9 Cop Magazine, the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, NYPOST, Men's Journal, and more. Mike Ritland is not only an accomplished author and speaker, but he has been interviewed by dozens of media affiliates, including ABC, CBS 60-Minutes, CBS 60-Minutes Overtime, CBS This Morning, C-SPAN, C-SPAN2 BOOKTV, Fox News, Fox News Videos, Fox and Friends, NBC, and PBS.

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This was a trial and error of sorts to see how we could successfully run a live episode with video (and drink some bourbon). Next year we will be doing new things with the show and what better way to try that out than live, from a bar, with some fine whiskey. I also wanted to get a few vets together and wax philosophically about the holidays and what it meant to serve away from family during Christmas. This was a laid back fun episode not to be taken too seriously! I have an interview with legendary Navy SEAL/Dog Trainer Mike Ritland (Mike Drop Podcast) coming out in two weeks!

Hope all my Veteran Brothers and Sisters are together during Christmas and we'll see you in 2020!!!

Sully

Allen West is an American political commentator, retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, author, and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. West represented Florida's 22nd congressional district in the House from 2011 to 2013.

West was deployed to Kuwait in 1991 and Iraq in 2003. In 2003, West was charged in an incident that involved the simulated execution of an Iraqi policeman. After an Article 32 hearing was held, West accepted the judgment and retired with full benefits as a lieutenant colonel in the summer of 2004. Asked if he would act differently under similar circumstances, West testified, "If it's about the lives of my soldiers at stake, I'd go through hell with a gasoline can."

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John founded Active Self Protection in 2011 to teach people in all walks of life to develop the attitude, skills, and plan to defend themselves and their families from harm. His YouTube channel is among the most-viewed self-defense and firearms channels on YouTube, routinely surpassing 15-20 million monthly views. John is known for narrating defensive encounters caught on surveillance video for lessons learned for self-defenders of all kinds. His Facebook page reaches 1+ million per week with content to help self-defenders better protect their families.

John is a knowledgeable guy and was so interesting to chat with! I hope you enjoy the show.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING FOLKS!

Fate has a way of taking your personal plan for life and completely turning it upside down. I can't help to feel that this is a good thing. It allows us to adapt and overcome. More importantly, as we grow, we help those around us grow as well. Brian was an NCO in the Army and was headed back to his duty station after lunch when a patch of black ice changed his life forever. He had two choices - depression over the loss of his previous life - or - motivation to keep going and striving under this new path. As a result, Brian created Motivating America.

From the Motivating America Web Page:

Motivating America was founded by Brian Conwell, a 10 year Army combat disabled veteran. Regardless of PTSD or losing his leg, Brian never gave up, he felt happy and blessed to be alive. He had lost too many brothers and sisters abroad and here at home. Something had to be done.

​The goal of Motivating America is to help those in need and motivate others to do good for someone they know or run into. Whether it's a veteran with PTSD or your neighbor that needs extra assistance, a few minutes of your day can completely change their life.

Brian was a great guest and a pleasure to talk too. I hope you enjoy the show. As always, visit www.twentyonegun.com for everything 21G and shoot me an email to [email protected]

Mike, Jeremy and I got together at Revival 1869 in Clayton, NC for another installment of Twenty One Gun's Veteran's Round Table episodes. The round tables are meant to debate and discuss issues we face as veterans in society. These are meant to be a break from the typical interview based format for a relaxed live episode feel. Plus, it gives me an excuse to go out to a great bar and drink some bourbon with veterans.

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Who is Rudy Reyes? That's probably the most common question asked of the former Force Recon Marine. The Drinkin Bros call him the "Murder Hippie", the characters of HBO's Generation Kill lovingly called him Fruity Rudy, and the US Marine Corps called him Sergeant. But if you have the opportunity to meet him, he'll probably tell you he's a conservationist dedicating his time and energy to restoring Earth's struggling coral reef's with a crew of former special operators in an organization called Force Blue. Whatever the answer, one thing is for certain - Rudy is a survivor.

I was honored to have Rudy on the show where we waxed philosophical about self-healing, honesty, facing your demons and personal growth. Rudy gave an energetic interview which was honest and genuine and I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did.

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