Warriors' Roundtable

Marcus served as a new Staff Sergeant in Musa Qala during 2/7’s deployment to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in 2008.  In this interview, Marcus talks about personal challenges both during and just after his deployments.

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**Show Notes and Resources**

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorsroundtable

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQ9BKVj2_o8QSq0HZu8vA

iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warriors-roundtable/id1461732654

Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I74pq647ewtdrqtnuk53r74slqi

Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/warriors-roundtable

 

Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org

“The Mighty Oaks Foundation is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing intensive peer-based discipleship through a series of programs, outpost meetings, and speaking events. Our Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs hosts such Men, Women, and Marriage Advance Programs at multiple locations nationwide. The Warriors who attend are fully sponsored for training, meals, and lodging needs to ensure that upon arrival to the ranch, each Warrior is focused solely on his or her recovery and identifying purpose moving forward.”

 

Song used:

Not Gonna Die by Skillet: https://www.facebook.com/skillet,   https://twitter.com/skilletmusic

Orchestral cover at end of podcast by Marc v/d Meulen

Noel served as a machine gunner running convoys during 2/7’s deployment to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in 2008.  In this interview, Noel talks about post traumatic stress as well as post traumatic blessings.

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**Show Notes and Resources**

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorsroundtable

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQ9BKVj2_o8QSq0HZu8vA

iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warriors-roundtable/id1461732654

Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I74pq647ewtdrqtnuk53r74slqi

Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/warriors-roundtable

 

Semper Fi Fund: https://semperfifund.org

Semper Fi Fund is "one of America's highest rated charities... dedicated to providing urgently needed resources and support for combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families."  They provide support to veterans and their families through transition programs, counseling, education assistance, housing assistance, adaptive equipment, children's camps, and many other lines of effort.Please consider a donation at https://semperfifund.org/donate. 

 

Song used:

Not Gonna Die by Skillet: https://www.facebook.com/skillet,   https://twitter.com/skilletmusic

Orchestral cover at end of podcast by Marc v/d Meulen

Keith served as a forward observer (FO), calling in indirect fire in support of Marines for Fox Company during 2/7’s deployment to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in 2008.

#warriorsroundtable  #notforgotten

 

**Show Notes and Resources**

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorsroundtable

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQ9BKVj2_o8QSq0HZu8vA

iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warriors-roundtable/id1461732654

Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I74pq647ewtdrqtnuk53r74slqi

Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/warriors-roundtable

 

ASPIRE: https://www.sandiego.va.gov/locations/aspire_center.asp

“The ASPIRE Center is a 40-bed residential treatment facility designed to promote recovery in Veterans, particularly those who returned from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  The Center provides a safe, comfortable living environment.  Evidence-based, recovery-oriented treatment is provided to eligible male and female Veterans of all ages who desire to once again become fully independent and self-sufficient members of the community.  Based on the individualized treatment plan, the average stay from admission to discharge ranges from 90-180 days.  For questions or additional information, call Dr. Carl Rimmele, ASPIRE Center Director, 855.297.8397.”

 

Merging Vets and Players (MVP): https://www.vetsandplayers.org/

“MVP coaches our vets and athletes to be PROUD OF THEIR SCARS, and to use what they experienced on the battlefield or football field to EMPOWER them through the transition. We don’t run from mental health challenges, we tackle it as a team.  Too many combat vets and former professional athletes think they are alone, MVP is here to show you’re not alone. Whether it's combat camouflage or a sports jersey, our MVP members help each other find a new identity, — find greatness again — after the uniform comes off.” 

 

Song used:

Not Gonna Die by Skillet: https://www.facebook.com/skillet , https://twitter.com/skilletmusic

Orchestral cover at end of podcast by Marc v/d Meulen

This first season highlights interviews with Marines and Sailors who served with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7) during the 2008 deployment to Afghanistan. Listen to their personal stories which have universal application to overcoming traumatic experiences and adversity.