DFN - Don't Forget Nuthin'

Andy Moye is a U.S. Navy Veteran, CEO of  Glide Path Health , and a best-selling author. In this episode, Andy expands on the military lessons learned of the Moye family as documented in his recently published book, From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom .     Along the way we discuss – 250 Years of Service (1:10), Purpose over Vision (5:00), Adaptive Intelligence (5:45), Empowering Teams (6:30), Purpo...

USMC Gunnery Sergeant (Retired) Boyd Brown shares his experiences and thoughts about service to our great Nation. This episode is dedicated to the valor and honor of the Marines of 3 rd Battalion, 25 th Marine Regiment, a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve unit based in Brook Park, Ohio. During their 2005 deployment to Al Anbar Province, Iraq, the "Cold Steel Warriors" of the 3/25 suffered 48 fatalities, o...

Heidi Langbein-Allen discusses the harrowing survival of her father, Wilhelm Langbein. Forced into the Nazi army in 1943 at the age of 13, Wilhelm's story is one of indoctrination, survival on the Russian front, and the lifelong struggle with PTSD. Heidi reflects on growing up in the shadow of his silence and how this legacy shaped her own life as a Navy spouse. Key Discussion Points ·        The...

Brian O'Donnell is a former airline pilot, operations manager, Patriot and Military Veteran. LTC O'Donnell served 6 years in the Army and 18 in the U.S. Marine Corps. A resident of Massachusetts, Brian is a member of the U.S. Army Ranger Association, New England Chapter.      Along the way we discuss: The Military, A Family Business (1:00), Ranger Class 9-69 (6:15), 173 rd Airborne Bde, Vietnam (1...

Jeff Ladieu is an Army Veteran, Retired Captain of the New Hampshire State Police, and the current Executive Director of Camp Resilience, Gilford, NH. In this inspiring discussion Jeff shares his journey of leadership. Along the way we discuss the 3 rd Generation Veteran (1:30), Ranger Class 6-97 (3:45), Stan McChrystal (5:15), Flutter Kicks with a SEAL (8:00), the Ranger Regiment (11:00), Mogadis...

Sam Wood, Veteran and successful entrepreneur talks about the impact of his military service. Along the way we learn about Ranger School (5:35), the Intelligence of the U.S. Military (10:30), the difference between Special Forces and Rangers (11:40), the 1st Sergeant and Officer relationships (19:00), skydiving into Beaver Stadium (22:55), building roads in Honduras (23:20), and the value of the B...

Originally recorded 21 April 2024 Thomas Quinn offers lessons learned from a remarkable military careeer, from Penn State ROTC to Germany, Fort Carson, ATEC and DARPA. Along the way we discuss  Hands on Leadership  (3:50), the Fulda Gap (17:25), Fort Carson (22:15), the Officer/NCO Partnership (26:50), LTG Caldwell (28:40), Combined Arms Operations (34:10), DARPA (37:35), and  Advice to the Troops...

Orginially recorded 16 June 2024. David Siden, USMC, tells of his days as a Marine. Assigned to Co H, 23 rd  Marine Regiment and Company G, 2 nd  Battalion, 5 th  Marine Regiment, Siden served 7 years in uniform.  Along the way we talk about his motivation for joining the Corps (2:00), parental support (or lack thereof) of the Military (11:30), dissing Chesty Puller (26:00), Comparative Liguistics...

Robert Fecteau Jr., is a clinical business analyst with the Leidos' Health Group.  He currently supports Electronic Healthcare Record Modernization (EHRM) within the Department of Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization (DHMSM) program.   Rob served on Active Duty for 8 years. He entered the US Army in 1999 and completed Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Benning, Georgia.  His assignm...

  Bob Savin , is a private trainer, owner of Fitness Together , and Lead Coordinator of Irreverent Warriors (I.R.) an organization that brings Veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and drive a healthy culture within its members. Along the way we discuss – History of Irreverent Warriors (1:15), The Army is People (6:30), Veteran Humor (7:30), Silkies Hike (12:00), C...

This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. It was originally published on 22 January 2025 and is re-released as part of a fundraiser campaign for scholarships for the children of Veterans.  Ranger Bill Biser talks about his military service and Ranger Lessons Learned. Along the way we discuss – the Dra...

This episode was originally published on 14 April 2024. Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) Chris Kidd, is an Associate Professor, U.S.  Naval War College , Newport, Rhode Island. He was commissioned in the Infantry from the USMA in 1992. Col Kidd served in numerous troop leading and staff positions while assigned to multiple battalions during his career. His deployments include a peacekeeping mission in...

This podcast was originally aired on 10 April 2024. Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (retired), Jeffrey S. Buchanan  is the former commander of the United States Army North (5 th  Army). General Buchanan served for more than 37 years as a transformational leader across a vast range of assignments from the platoon to theater level. His stoic perspective and unique leadership slant stems from decades o...

Military Veteran Ranger  Bob Kvederas provides a fascinating account of his 30+ years of service to America. This episode was originally published on 3 May 2025 through an associated podcast - Manager Memo .  Along the way we discuss – Becoming a Soldier (1:00), Commando Walk (5:30), End of the Brown Shoe Army (11:00), MG Edward Walker (14:00), Building the Berlin Wall (21:00), Vietnam (37:00), De...

A powerful conversation with CSM (R) Jimmy Carabello, a decorated combat Veteran of more than 32 years of honorable service to America. This episode was originally published 7 April 2024 on an associated podcast - Manager Memo.   Along the way we talk about "Black Hats and Boot Black" (10:20), Richard Gere (14:00), R.I.P. (17:20), Ranger History (19:00), "Master Blaster" (37:45), the power of Rang...

This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. It was originally published on 19 March 2025 through an associated podcast - Manager Memo .  Ranger Murray Johnson talks about his military service and Ranger Lessons Learned. Along the way we discuss – Class 502-73 (3:00), Parade Rest (7:00), "Not a Broken Le...

Chris Richards is the Director at Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust and the author of Nothing So Broken . His powerful book details the impact of the Vietnam War on his family and the importance of community as a way to manage the pain. Along the way we discuss – War, Always About the Families (3:30), A Single Soldier (4:15), Agent Orange, the Spray (10:00), Mill Town America (16:10), Engineer-like (2...

Originally published: 24 March 2024 on an associated podcast, Manager Memo, Season 6, Episode 23.  In this episode, Leo Joseph Heaney, a proud Vietnam Veteran, provides a raw and unfiltered account of his 17 months with Tiger Force, the long-range reconnaissance patrol (LRRP) of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade (Separate), 101st Airborne Division. Episode Highlights: Free...

Mike Hall is a retired Command Sergeant Major who served with distinction for more than 34 years in the U.S. Army, leading America's finest in assignments from the squad to theater level. CSM Hall is the only soldier to have held a senior enlisted position at the Ranger Regiment, the Joint Special Operations Command and the United States Army Special Operations Command. General Stanley McChrystal...

Originally published: 18 February 2024 on an associated podcast, Manager Memo , Season 6, Episode 19.  In this episode, Greg d'Arbonne reflects on his distinguished 21-year career in the U.S. Army (1978–1999) . A proud Veteran and Patriot, Greg's most memorable service included his role as an Airborne Company Commander . His career took him through major operations— Grenada, Operation Just Cause,...

Dan Fitch is a USMA Grad ('78), a former Army Officer, patent attorney, and Fellow in the Virginia Law Foundation. Dan is recognized by his peers as one of the top 100 lawyers in Virginia. In this pod we share memories of the impact of Ranger Class 10-75.   Along the way  we discuss – Food Hallucinations (7:00), Florida Phase, POW Camp (11:45), Gallows Humor (15:30), S.E.A.L. in a Wall Locker (18:...

Originally published: 18 February 2024 on an associated podcast, Manager Memo , Season 6, Episode 18.  In this episode, Jim Colligan shares vivid stories from his service in Vietnam, 1969 . As a young officer, 1LT Colligan led an Infantry Platoon before becoming a 23-year-old Company Commander with the 4th Infantry Division , responsible for operations in the Central Highlands sector of the war. E...

Originally published: 18 February 2024, on an associated podcast, Manager Memo , Season 6, Episode 17.   In this episode, Frank R. Casey —Patriot and proud Military Veteran—shares powerful lessons drawn from his experience at the U.S. Army Ranger School . The conversation explores the enduring value of a person's word, the necessity of adaptability, and the uncompromising demand of mission accompl...

DFN (Don't Forget Nuthin') opens its 1st season, Episode #1 with a very special guest - Lieutenant General Robert W. Noonan, U.S. Army (Retired) — a distinguished military and corporate leader whose career spans over 35 years of service, including senior intelligence roles and executive leadership at Booz Allen Hamilton. A transformational leader, Bob Noonan has inspired thousands to dream more, l...