(Not Just) War Stories, with JD Welsh

Retired TACP, Greg Szczepaniak, talks about his time as a Special Forces TACP during the GWOT.

Retired TACP, Greg Szczepaniak, talks about his time before TACP, being a Special Forces TACP during the GWOT, and what he, and many other American heroes, are doing to help the victims of Hurricane Helene. https://www.gofundme.com/f/savebentcreek https://www.savagefreedoms.com/savageops https://aerialrecovery.org/ #hurricanehelene   #savagefreedoms   #bentcreek   #aerialrecovery   #samaratinspurs...

Retired TACP, Greg Szczepaniak, talks about the devastation in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, and the relief efforts being conducted by non-governmental organizations. https://www.gofundme.com/f/savebentcreek https://www.savagefreedoms.com/savageops https://aerialrecovery.org/

Retired Air Liaison Officer, Jim Leurck, talks about a harrowing incident he experienced while jumping from a USMC UH-1N helicopter. #AirForceSpecialWarfare,#TACP,#Leadership,#warstories,#combat,#OEF,#Afghanistan,#OIF,#Iraq,#JTAC,#USAF,#veterans,#veteran,#usarmyrangers,#SOF,#17thSTS,#usmilitary,#usarmy,#airliaisonofficer,#alo,#podcasting,#podcast,#etac,#75thRangerRegiment,#usmc,#mag-42,#HMLA-773,#...

Retired Air Liaison Officer, Jim Leurck, talks about his first experience engaging the enemy as an AC-130 crew member. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #Leadership #warrior #war #warstory #warstories #combat #OEF #Afghanistan #OIF #Iraq #JTAC #USAF #veterans #veteran #usarmyrangers #SOF #USArmySpecialForces #ODA #17thSTS #usaf #usmilitary #usarmy #ac-130 #u-28 #airliaisonofficer #alo #podcasting #pod...

Retired Air Liaison Officer, Jim Leurck, talks about his early days in the Army, the contrast between air and ground combat, and his continued effort to train war fighters as a civilian. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #Leadership #warrior #war #warstory #warstories #combat #OEF #Afghanistan #OIF #Iraq #JTAC #USAF #veterans #veteran #usarmyrangers #SOF #USArmySpecialForces #ODA #17thSTS #usaf #usmil...

Shannon Walker, CEO and Founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, a non-profit organization that provides service dogs to veterans, talks about how her service to our veterans began. https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/ https://www.mansbestfriendinc.net/ #shannonwalker #servicedogs #servicedog #servicedogintraining #dog #workingdog #assistancedog #dogs #iacp #workingdogs #serviceanimals #k9 #northwestba...

Shannon Walker is the founder and CEO of Northwest Battle Buddies (NWBB), a remarkable nonprofit dedicated to providing professionally trained service dogs to combat Veterans battling PTSD, at no cost to the Veteran. With a professional dog training career spanning nearly three decades, Shannon is renowned for her profound dedication and tireless service to our nation's heroes. https://northwestba...

Retired TACP, Charlie Heidal, talks about hunting down assassins in the Philippines.

Retired TACP, Charlie Heidal, talks about starting Romad.com, supporting 5th Special Forces Group, and the importance of ensuring technology is used safely in combat.

Retired Major, and prior enlisted TACP, talks about deploying to OEF and taking down an Afghan bad actor posing as an ally.

Retired Major, Conan Higgins, talks about this previous life as an enlisted TACP, his many combat deployments, and setting the standard for what can be accomplished after retirement.

Retired Master Sergeant, Kevin Davis, talks about the initial push into OEF, dropping the payload of two B-52s, and receiving an award in very unique way.

Retired Master Sergeant, Kevin Davis, talks about the mistakes we all make as airmen, deploying to OEF and OIF as an SF TACP, and what he's doing to train the new breed of TACP.

Retired Senior Master Sergeant, Jason Wallace, talks about Operation Desert Storm.

Retired Senior Master Sergeant, Jason Wallace, talks about Desert Storm, the benefit of being stationed at higher echelons, and knowing when it's time to retire.

Retired Lt Col, Chris Cronk, and Retired SMSgt, Matt Schleich talk about being the command team for the 17th ASOS/STS, the 17th's transition to AFSOC, and how much TACPs have evolved as a result of the GWOT.

Retired Lt Col, Chris Cronk, and retired SMSgt, Matt Schleich, talk about their time at the 17th ASOS/STS.

Retired TACP Officer, Ross Robinson, talks about his first deployment to OIF.

Retired TACP Officer, Ross Robinson, talks about going to war with conventional and SOF units, his military life as both enlisted and officer, and the importance of getting help with PTSD.

Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant, and former TACP, Tim Pachasa, talks about overcoming mistakes, how to become an effective leader, and the importance of humanity.

Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant, Tim Pachasa, talks about how being a good leader means properly preparing those who will take your place.

Retired TACP, Dan Hanneken, talks about his experience during the invasion of Grenada.

Retired TACP, Dan Hanneken, talks about deploying to Grenada and Panama, the secrets of Ranger School, and going above and beyond as a principal in underprivileged school districts.

Former TACP, JP Hosey, talks about his days of being Air Force SWAT and how he and his buddies took charge and quelled a potentially dangerous situation in Okinawa.