(Not Just) War Stories, with JD Welsh

Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant, and Ranger TACP JTAC, Robert Zackery, talks about leadership, the importance of contrasting experiences, and war.

Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant, and Ranger TACP JTAC, Robert Zackery, talks about leadership, the importance of contrasting experiences, and war.

Former Ranger TACP, Billy Otter, talks about his deployments with 3rd Ranger Battalion, and the tragedy of losing buddies in combat.

Former Ranger TACP, Billy Otter, talks about the value of a great supervisor, losing friends in combat, and dealing with post traumatic stress.

Retired TRANSCOM and ACC Command Chief Master Sergeant, and Ranger TACP, Marty Klukas, talks about jumping into Torrijos Tocumen during Operation Just Cause, the lethality of the AC-130, and the importance of carrying a sewing kit.

Retired TRANSCOM and ACC Command Chief Master Sergeant, and Ranger TACP, Marty Klukas, talks about going to combat with The Rangers, the importance, and reward, of serving one's community, and setting the example for others to follow.

Retired Colonel, Pete Donnelly, talks about the alternative methods he's using to battle his cancer.

Retired Colonel, Pete Donnelly, talks about his interactions with General "Mad dog" Mattis, being an SF ODA JTAC, and preventing a young ground commander from committing fratricide.

Retired Colonel, Pete Donnelly, talks going through jump school in his 40s, A15 Publishing, and the alternative methods he uses to battle his cancer.

Retired Colonel, Pete Donnelly, talks about practicing "one-way" B-52 missions during The Cold War, serving at virtually every echelon during OEF and OIF, and the heroes of the 20th ASOS.

Former Special Forces TACP, and current pararescueman, SMSgt Chris Bowerfind, talks about surviving a helicopter crash and then taking it to the enemy who shot him down.

Former Special Forces TACP, and current pararescueman, SMSgt Chris Bowerfind, talks about surviving an ambush, rescuing Alaskans, and overcoming his mistakes to reach his goals.

Former TACP, and Black Rifle Coffee Company co-founder, Jarred Taylor, talks about one of the most unique and interesting ways to start a military career.

Former TACP, and Black Rifle Coffee Company co-founder, Jarred Taylor, talks about combat from the JOC and the front lines, helping his fellow warriors, and working hard to achieve his goals.

Retired Senior Master Sergeant, Michael Shropshire, talks about the battle that earned him the silver star.

Retired Senior Master Sergeant, Michael Shropshire, talks about the importance of good mentors, being a great leader, and how to not only survive, but thrive in combat.

Retired Brigadier General, Mike Longoria, talks about being ambushed, and eliminating the threat, while retrieving prisoners of war in Pakistan.

Retired Brigadier General, Mike Longoria, talks about running an airfield in a combat zone, crushing every leadership role he's given, and the importance of surrounding yourself with great Americans.

Retired Brigadier General, Mike Longoria, talks about running an airfield in a combat zone, crushing every leadership role he's given, and the importance of surrounding yourself with great Americans.

Retired Special Operations Aviation Regiment Aviator, and former Ranger TACP, Gary Desserich talks about his experience during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Retired Special Operation Aviation Regiment Aviator, and former Ranger TACP, Gary Desserich, talks about serving on the ground and in the air during combat, not letting someone talk you out of what you want to do, and forging life long relationships in the military.

Retired Chief Master Sergeant, and Ranger JTAC, Jason Quesenberry, talks about how proper planning and good training saved not only his teammates' lives, but earned him a Silver Star for his heroism.

Retired Chief Master Sergeant, Ranger JTAC, and Chief of JSOC Fires, Jason Quesenberry, talks about taking it to the enemy, having the grit to do his job even after getting blown up, and the importance of giving 100 percent and then some.

Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant, Kenny Lindsey, talks about his 110 year old, WWII veteran grandfather, "Pops", and his tolerance, perseverance, and inspirational outlook despite enduring decades of ingratitude and racism.

Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant and USAF TACP, Kenny Lindsey, talks about the austere circumstances during Operation Desert Storm