Choices Not Chances Podcast

The geopolitical situation being what it is, there has never been another time when it was important to be and stay ready. Even with no enemy to set your sights on, and direct your training. You are in the business of being ready!

Michael Grimes was a member of the 2nd Squad in the push of Marjah with 3/6, Kilo Company, Second Platoon. The episode covers that deployment from a junior Marine's eyes. We talk tales of combat and some of his transition out of the Corps. Grimes was then and continues to be comedic relief to all those around him. A dear friend and brother of Matt and Ryan.

Robert Harrell AKA "SHREK" talks to the podcast about many things in this episode. He served in the Army as a firefighter amongst other things and then continued his career in the fire services once he ended his active duty time. He is the epitome of a selfless individual, even in the face of overwhelming adversity in his rearing years. Shrek then talks about PTSD and complex PTSD as it pertains t...

This video features Johnny Glenn, a dear friend, and brother in arms. After 10 plus deployments to Afghanistan and other places in the world on behalf of our freedom, Johnny joins the podcast to give insight into the war and his career. A real warfighter! Thanks for listening.

This episode features Gunny John Wayne Williams - Tales of Iraq in the triangle of death, as well as the heroic bravery and courage under fire, that earned this man the Bronze Star (V). In this engagement, while attached to an ODA outfit, John Wayne is put under an ISIS combined arms dilemma. Complete with technical vehicles, suicide bombers, and enemy mortars. Then the vehicle is rocked by a Anti...

Join us at the Louisiana Gun Shop as we talk to Harlan Baublit, the owner of LGS and sole sponsor of the Podcast. We talk about his life growing up as well as his business ventures with explosives, guns, and training. Harlan shows off some of his favorite builds and greatest deals. The LGS is also serving all 50 states through the online site at  www.louisianagunshop.com/pages/cnc.   Har...

In this episode we interview Gunny James Finny. We will discuss his childhood, military service and philosophy of the warrior. Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Choices Not Chances, the book review is coming to a close and we discuss not getting LCpl. Rhoads (the Commanding Officer's radio operator) killed. The calm of Marines that constantly live outside the wire, the 5 day war, and developing tactics with Sgt. Joey Harms. Runner teams were  developed to close with the enemy faster while in Marjah. THANKS FOR LISTENING.

In this episode we are joined by Johnny Glen and James Finney. Johnny spent an entire career with ODA teams in the Army. Logging in 10 pumps to Afghanistan following his time in Iraq. James Finney is an active duty Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Serving the past 15 years waging war and imposing America's will on the enemies of the State. This is our attempt at thanking the pas...

This episode is a continuation of the "Lions of Marjah" book review. We will discuss "The Hunting of Man" and atmospherics of the battles space. We also talk about C.A.G. operations in the Camp Hanson area. In closing the transition from Camp Hanson to the Five Points area will be covered. Thanks for listening.

This episode is a continuation of the "Lions of Marjah" book review. We will discuss the taking of MEB objective two in the battle of Marjah. We will also cover the consolidation of forces in the battle space, and the infamous "Big One"! Thanks for listening.

This episode is a continuation of the Lions of Marjah book review. Getting in and out of the mud, and establishing first contact with the enemy. As well as the second day of combat on the ground in Marjah. We hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening.

Episode One of the show you will meet the host, Ryan Rogers, and the co-host, Matthew Charette. They will discuss why they wanted to start the podcast and begin reviewing Ryan's recently released book "Lions of Marjah". The book chronicles the helicopter assault on Marjah, Afghanistan in 2010 by 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, Kilo company, told through Ryan's eyes. Matt was a team leader in Ryan's sq...

This trailer is a sneak peek of the upcoming first episode.