This is the story of Jamie, Tal, Shemtov, the war in Israel, and peace for Jews worldwide.

At 6:30am on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprovked and vicious attack on over 20 communities in Israel.  Using rockets, paragliders, boats, motorcycles and other vehicles, Hamas murdered around 1,200 people.  

Jamie was at a music festival, one of the sites where Hamas butchered the innocent.  He was one of the lucky ones to escape the terror.

Tal and Shemtov add to the conversation, including the history of Gaza and the Israel state.

The Jewish people are under attack in many parts of the world.  They are being maligned as the aggressor.  The facts have been twisted and contorted to fit the story Hamas wants to show on social media.

We must open our eyes and ears.  Listen to the truth.  Keep Israel and the Jewish people in your prayers.

This is an important episode for every American to hear.

Ben Miller is a 24 year Veteran of the US Army National Guard where he worked in several areas involving Leadership & Resilience Training, as well as multiple overseas deployments, including Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Ben discusses the need for veterans to have anchors in their lives to sustain them in times of trial and difficulty.

America's veterans need more mental and physical support from the military and their individual communities.

We can never fully repay the service and sacrifice they have selflessly given on our behalf.

Anchor Construction https://anchor-custom.com/

Ben's Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_gid30n/

This episode was published on Veteran's Day.  As such, we ask that after you listen to this episode, take a few minutes to call, text, or write a veteran.  Let us thank those who were willing to pay the ultimate price for our country.

Tammy Barlette is a mindset and performance expert who specializes in the art of perseverance. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot, who has faced many challenges herself, she takes lessons learned from the high performance cockpit and relates them to the challenges of life. As an entrepreneur, wife and mother of three, she shares powerful heartfelt stories of strength and grit.

Tammy served in the US Air Force for over 20 years, flying multiple aircraft, to include the T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, accumulating more than 3000 total flying hours and over 1500 hours of combat support time assisting and protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. She is also a graduate of the prestigious US Air Force Weapons School and has a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Upon retiring she became a professional speaker and founded Athena’s Voice, a speaker referral business featuring female military pilots from around the United States.

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Calling himself the cheerleader of America, Alma Ohene-Opare is an immigrant from Ghana.  Growing up, his mother spread her love of education and America to her children.

Alma came to America at 19 to fulfill a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, followed by school at BYU.

After living in America for 18 years, Alma's dream of becoming an official citizen came to fruition.

In this episode, we discuss the greatness of America.  This is the place of opportunities, the country to make your dreams reality.

America is under seige from forces within and without.  Apathetic Americans is a pandemic.  Socialism is a misunderstood principle; one that leads to bondage through loss of choice.

Alma uses his voice of experience and passion to spread the message of America and freedom on his podcast, Restitch America

You can also find Alma on his website at https://www.willfulpositivity.com/   and https://www.instagram.com/willfulpositivity/  and https://www.tiktok.com/@willfulpositivity

Andrew Farlaino was referred to me by Matthew Bradford.  Matt was the guest on  Episode 25. 

Matt, a young U.S. marine, lost both legs and his vision when he stepped on an IED only a few months into his first deployment.  Andrew served with Matt.  He knew Matt before and after this tragic incident.  Andrew saw Matt after the explosion.  He recalls seeing Matt with mangled legs and his protective goggles still covering Matt's eyes with one hole in each lens where the bomb penetrated, causing the blindness.

Andrew saw how these devastating injuries made men and women, like Matt, only stronger.  Instead of wallowing in self pity, Matt has helped others overcome their obstacles.

Andrew is an advocate for veterans helping themselves.  You receive what you put in to your own treatment.  

After retiring from the marines, Andrew worked as a security bodyguard for the wealthiest of wealthiest American families.  He made hundred of thousands of dollars, but the cost was too high.

Working around the clock and witnessing the destruction of  these people who seemed to have it all, Andrew returned to his childhood home in Price, Utah.  

Andrew was never happier than he is now.  He lives a quiet middle class life with his wife and children. He tries to do something good everyday; listening to his children's questions or simply smiling at a stranger.

Check out Andrew's knife company at Trained Monkey Blade Company.  

https://www.instagram.com/trainedmonkeyblade/

This is the story of Erin "Aero" Orga, a pioneer in the field of  women combat aviation.

Erin grew up with dreams of becoming a professional roller coaster rider, figure skater, or NASA astronaut.

After learning there were NO professional roller coaster riders, Erin had to come up with a new plan.

Erin is an experienced Air Force pilot, flying over 50 combat missions in Iraq, providing cover for the U.S. Army and Marines.  

Erin's favorite fighter aircraft is the F-15E Strike Eagle.  She also spent time as a T-38 instructor, training many young Air Force pilots.

Erin speaks about the difficulties of being a woman in the military, including sexual harrassment.

After 10 years in the military, Erin retired from the Air Force.  She has led global teams of engineers with Westinghouse, and is now a sought after speaker.

Erin has a third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.  She continues to be passionate about aviation, and is a devoted mother.

https://www.facebook.com/erin.m.orga.97

https://www.instagram.com/erin_orga/

Tell Steve he can't do something, and he is sure to achieve it in a smashing way.  This trait has allowed Steve to achieve what seems impossible to so many others.

Steven “Brown Bear” is a retired Navy SEAL. During his career he served as the Senior Enlisted Adviser at Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command Detachment Kodiak. He trained and mentored SEAL teammates, the command staff, other special operation forces and over 1000 SEAL Qualification Training students in mountaineering, survival, land navigation, over the beach operations, cold weather, nutrition and first aid, fitness, and avalanche awareness in this austere remote Alaskan environment. As a result, Steven was awarded the title Master Training Specialist.

While assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group Steven made numerous deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, tallying over 250 combat operations, for his actions he was awarded the Silver Star and many other individual awards.

Steve finds fulfillment in the woods of Kentucky helping veterans and first responders gain relief and healing through Camp Brown Bear.  

Camp Brown Bear

https://www.instagram.com/campbrownbear/

https://www.facebook.com/campbrownbear

This episode is a special one as it was done remotely at the Gunnison Gut Check created by Justen Mellor and his incredible non-profit, United We March.

The Gunnison Gut Check is a ruck through the desert landscape of central Utah.  Proceeds go to veteran and first responder organizations.

Operation Enduring Warrior is a fundamental element of the gut check, bringing OEW honorees who challenge themselves physically and mentally with the help of masked athletes and other members of Operation Enduring Warrior.

Saddie (former air force) and James (former police officer) share a slice of their stories as OEW honorees, including why they are at the Gunnison Gut Check.

You can check out Justen's story, founder of United We March by visiting the following link:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-37-justens-american-story/id1539356968?i=1000532558567

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