Former Action Guys Podcast

In Former Action Guys Podcast Episode 014, Marine Fire Support Man and Joint Terminal Attack Controller-Evaluator (JTAC-E), SSgt Levi Slife, shares insights from his 8 years of service, encompassing five deployments. Hailing from Littleton, Colorado, Levi joined the Marine Corps at 17, undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego. Subsequently, he completed training a...

We get a little loose in this one. I have Tracy Offutt back on and we discuss a multitude of topics with our friend Michael Farrell. Support the show: https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com

An F-4 Phantom pilot and Vietnam veteran, Capt Jerry Geller, is our guest for Ep. 012 of the Former Action Guys Podcast. Recruited from college, Jerry joined the Marine Corps through the cadet program and began his flight training in Pensacola, FL. He positioned himself to be accepted into the jets training pipeline and eventually made it to VMFA-122 out of El Toro, California. At VMFA-122 Jerry h...

In Former Action Guys Podcast Episode 011, we feature retired Sergeant Major Tracy Offutt, a Marine Corps Infantryman with over three decades of service. Transitioning from the Army National Guard to the Marine Corps, Tracy's journey included service as a Dragon Gunner in 2nd Battalion 7th Marines and deployment to the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm/Shield. Post-deployment, Tracy contin...

Ep. 010 of the Former Action Guys podcast is me answering some user questions like if I ever considered conducting an inter-service transfer to become an Air Force CCT or JTAC, how to keep pride from getting in your way, and what story reminds me of my time in the Marines. I also discuss one of the scouts who worked with me during our deployment to Marjah, Afghanistan with 3rd Battalion 6th Marine...

In Episode 009 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, join us for an engaging conversation with Marine Corps Fire Support Man and Joint Terminal Attack Controller, SSgt Nate Garens. Nate, a pioneer at 5th ANGLICO in Okinawa, Japan, played a crucial role as the Marine Corps expanded fire support capabilities for the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. He participated in bi-lateral exercises, inc...

This week's episode features the host of the Former Action Guys Podcast, me, Justin Cramer. Our original guest had to reschedule so I'm filling in with a little bit about myself and how I ended up on the yellow footprints at Parris Island with an especially hilarious twist. We also have a few messages from listeners I address so please continue to send those in to our Twitter (@4meractionguys), In...

In Episode 007 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, join Marine Corps Radio Operator and 1st ANGLICO Alum, Sgt Andrew Dimauro, as he shares his compelling journey. We delve into Andrew's communications training and his role in the 1st ANGLICO deployment to Afghanistan, exploring events like Joint Warrior in Scotland, a collaborative exercise with the UK’s 148 Battery for fire support training, and o...

Episode 006 of the Former Action Guys Podcast focuses on Marine Corps AH-1W WTI pilot and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) Forward Air Controller (FAC), Major Michael “Archer” Cullen. In this episode, Archer shares insights into his journey from Marine officer and aviator to transitioning into the corporate world. We delve into his Officer Candidate School training, contrasting it w...

Episode 005 of the Former Action Guys Podcast focuses on Marine Corps Rifleman turned Fire Support Man, Sgt Christopher Rothblatt. During this episode we discuss Chris’s multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, changing careers from being a scout with Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) to being a Fire Support Man with 3D Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), his transition from the mil...

During this episode we discuss Michael’s career, multiple deployments to Iraq and dealing with separating from the Marine Corps with PTSD. During his first deployment, Michael and his unit were assigned to Mortuary Affairs for the second attack of Fallujah in November of 2004. This assignment meant he would be trailing 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment members fighting house to house in the city i...

Episode 003 of the Former Action Guys Podcast focuses on Marine Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) SSgt Christopher “Cheese” Limberg. During this episode we discuss Chris’s first deployment to Fallujah, Iraq as a member of a Civil Affairs team. His second deployment with the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) where he was recalled to ship in order to assist in the humanitarian mission to Haiti....

Episode 002 of the Former Action Guys Podcast is the second half of the interview with HM3 Camino Amil. HM3 Camino Amil, or just Cam, served as a Navy Corpsman and is a recipient of the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device (x2), and the Combat Action Ribbon. Cam was assigned to 2nd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment as a line corpsman and completed thr...

Episode 001 of the Former Action Guys Podcast is an introduction to the show's format and the host, Justin Cramer. Justin briefly covers his 12 year career in the Marine Corps before introducing the first guest on the Former Action Guys podcast, HM3 Camino Amil. HM3 Camino Amil, or just Cam, served as a Navy Corpsman and is a recipient of the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w...