Oath and Pledge

Jason, Eric, John, and Clint are BACK! RECORDED on location at Kubota of Chattanooga - helping them celebrate Military Appreciation Month and their Boot Campaign that helps support Veterans and their families! PLUS - we got to catch with Jason about his weightlifting competitions - with John and Eric about leadership - we talked about business, politics, and life ---- and issues and topics that ef...

I am joined in studio by 3 veterans: wounded Army Veteran Jason Smith - Navy Veteran Eric Buchanan - Marine Veteran Josh Roe! We played a little 'did you know' about the military - we had some good conversations around other topics - but we spent most of our time talking with Jason about his injury while in combat in Afghanistan, healing, and life after the military! A podcast centered around our...

Help Us Grow the Podcast Network! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?! Co-hosted by Er...

PART 2!! What a great journey - Sgt Pursley (Army Ranger)! Why the Army - growing up ready to join the military - Rambo - Leadership - and more! Sandy 11B Machine Gunner and team leader with Bco 3rd Ranger Battalion, Columbus Ga and special tactics for Special Operations Command,Tampa Fl 1992 graduated Army Scout Simmer 1993 graduate the elite Army Ranger school 1993 Operation Gothic Serpent, Moga...

What a great journey - here is part one with Sgt Pursley (Army Ranger)! Why the Army - growing up ready to join the military - Rambo - Leadership - and more! Sandy 11B Machine Gunner and team leader with Bco 3rd Ranger Battalion, Columbus Ga and special tactics for Special Operations Command,Tampa Fl 1992 graduated Army Scout Simmer 1993 graduate the elite Army Ranger school 1993 Operation Gothic...

Let's Talk About a Leadership Dilemma A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?! Co-hosted b...

Navy Veteran-Eric Buchanan on Leadership in Business vs. Military! PLUS - A Story from the 1970's Failed Iran Hostage Rescue! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take...

A Fun Conversation with 3 Veterans: Regrets - Holidays - The Purpose of the Military - Movies - Stories - MORE! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we s...

Thanksgiving in the Military - The Video Regarding Illegal Orders - MORE! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and...

We had a great time catching up with retired Army Major Stacy Lively, a former high school classmate whose 27-year military career took him all over the world — from Panama to Iraq and Afghanistan. Stacy enlisted in the Army in 1987 and went on to serve in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, completing five combat tours totaling 54 months. His journey took him from basic train...

Headlines from History! Happy Birthday Marines with Eric Buchanan and Josh Roe! Find all the conversations at: www.celebrateamericapodcast250.com Brought to you by Eric Buchanan and Associates: www.buchanandisability.com A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons l...

Military Movies - Emotional Intelligence - and Much More with Josh and John! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean a...

Changes Around Media Access at The Pentagon! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?! Co-h...

Army Veteran John Ballinger and host Clint Powell talk about Hegseths meeting with the military leadership! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a...

A little bit of a different conversation this time around - media, opinions, and more with Clint and Josh! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a...

These conversations always go in unexpected directions! Marine Veteran and Journalist - Jose Roe and Clint talk Vietnam and Serving! Josh has interviewed dozens and dozens of Veterans who have shared their story - his insights are always super interesting! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will addre...

Josh Roe and John Ballinger: The Power Behind Getting Veterans to Share Their Stories, Being Kind, Leadership, Wearing Masks, and MUCH MORE! THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CONVERSATIONS SO FAR! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat,...

Jason just returned from competing in the 2025 DoD Warrior Games where he took several Golds and was Captain of the Army Team! We talked about life, life before and after his injuries, the power of a good woman, training, and much more!! PLUS - we had a few rabbit holes centered around Peaky Blinder, Game of Thrones, and Vikings! The DoD Warrior Games are specifically designed for wounded, ill, an...

Will Cosby from the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System joined John Ballinger and Clint in studio! Will is a Marine (and Army) Veteran and the Acting Designated Learning Officer at Tennessee Valley Healthcare Systems, VA Medical Center! Plus - he is the acting/interim Chattanooga Clinic Manager. We talked about why he became a Marine - how he also served in the Army - his time in civilian law en...

Navy Veteran and Realtor Winnie Paris In-Studio! From fist fights to the transition out of the Navy and from Whataburgers to things that go 'boom' - we covered a lot of ground. Enjoy! PLUS - our 1st female Veteran on the podcast! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare,...

Army Veteran David Guffey on Oath and Pledge! We were lucky to have David join us the 1st half of this weeks show AND share some great stories! Then John, Eric, and Clint discuss the recent bombing of Iran - what it took to make the flight - we speculate on logistics - how the refueling process works - and much more! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect!...

The Honorable Judge Gary W. Starnes joined John Ballinger, Josh Roe, and Clint to talk about The Veterans Treatment Court in Hamilton County! What a great conversation about a different approach to helping those who have served our country! To find out more: https://vtc.hamiltontn.gov/ A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, question...

Josh Roe (Marine) and Eric Buchanan (Navy): Trivia Questions - Program That Gives to Veterans - AND a Fascinating Story from Eric! Always a great conversation! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the mili...

The studio was full of Army today as Army Veterans Michael Kirk and Marc Gravitt join Army Veteran co-hosts John Ballinger and Jason Smith - along with Podcast owner/host Clint Powell! GREAT STORIES AND INSIGHTS! Lesssons learned - bootcamp - the transitition out - and much more!! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, an...

Joshua Cox is a Marine Corp Veteran and the PACT Act Public Affairs Specialist with VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System! This was a great conversation about being a Marine Combat Correspondent to Camp Fallujah, Iraq - stories from bootcamp - and we got to listen in as Veterans tell stories, ask questions, and give each other a hard time! A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the...