So There I Was...

Jerry Dugan joins the show to share how he went from his time in college going to be a Doctor to joining the Army and becoming a Combat Medic. The post Episode 22: An Army Combat Medic in Germany first appeared on Womack C3 .

From 9/11 to 1/5 Marines — Mike Boscia’s Story In this episode, I sit down with former Marine Mike Boscia, who served from 2002–2006 as an NBC (Chemical, Biological, Radiological) specialist with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. Mike’s journey into the Marine Corps started on September 11th. As a volunteer firefighter from Westchester County, New York, he responded in the immediate aftermath of the att...

Sam Westfall, CEO and founder of Archery N Motion, tells a tale of being involved in Tank gunnery and a deer unknowingly walked out onto the range. https://www.archerynmotion.com/ The post Episode 20: Tank Gunnery and a Deer first appeared on Womack C3 .

Former Marine, Sean George joins the show to talk about his time as a Marine Officer, what he has learned in being an executive coach and the importance of continuing his fitness journey. Oh yeah, and his awesome book: On Mission: your journey to authentic leadership. Amazon link for book: https://a.co/d/ir89nsw The post Episode 19: 6 Miles, Granny Gear, Follow Me first appeared on Womack C3 .

In this episode, I sit down with Jose Velazquez — a retired Army public affairs leader with more than 30 years of service and a career dedicated to telling the Army’s story. Jose started his journey in an unexpected way. Growing up in the projects with dreams of working in radio and television, he took a chance with an Army recruiter hoping the military might offer a path into broadcasting. It did...

Rob Prah joins the show and tells several stories of his many years of service including his experience of being in basic training on 9/11. The post Episode 17: Basic Training on 9/11 first appeared on Womack C3 .

MSG Sean Sweeney joins the show to talk about his career and what drove him to write his book "Leading While Being Led." Also a few good stories from our time together in The Old Guard. Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-While-Being-Led-Enlisted/dp/B0CRP4YTX4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LXF1BY8XFZT4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wzpvM1lIw0LKh1bhD9cLyxJ3T1K6Ab89KoHA0mTjM8M.5JWqbAwyp2V47DFlvxAGiViN0ZoOjEoi-R...

Mark Reilly — Music, Service, and the Mission to Heal Through the Washington Tattoo In this episode, I sit down with Mark Reilly — 20-year Army veteran, former member of The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and President of The Washington Tattoo. Mark spent two decades representing the Army at the highest levels — from presidential ceremonies to international performances — but his mission today run...

Former Army special forces operator Nick Mastrovito, tells some hilarious tells of being SF during Desert Storm. The post Episode 14: Throwing grenades in the ocean first appeared on Womack C3 .

Kevin Dow Crowsyn joins the show and tells a hilarious story of being in Kuwait at the beginning of the war. Visit his website: https://www.kevincrowsyn.com/ The post Episode 13: With only one bullet first appeared on Womack C3 .

John McGlothlin, author of How to Deal with Damn Near Anything - The Paratrooper's Guide to Life tells us about life as a paratrooper in Italy and more. Get the book at: https://www.amazon.com/How-Deal-Damn-Near-Anything/dp/1636767516#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=In%20How%20to%20Deal%20with,essential%20to%20facing%20any%20challenge. The post Episode 12: John McGlothlin – Paratroopers Guide to Life...

Shawn Livingston tells several stories including being in Germany during 9/11, his time as a Green Beret and training future Officers in OCS. The post Episode 11: Shawn Livingston – In Germany during 9/11 first appeared on Womack C3 .

LTC (Ret.) Dave Grossman — Suicide, Sleep Deprivation & the Hidden Killer Among Veterans In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Dave Grossman, former West Point psychology professor, Army Ranger, and author of On Killing, On Combat, and On Spiritual Combat. We tackle one of the most urgent issues facing veterans, first responders, and young Americans today: suicide. Bu...

Vince Fowler joins the show and tells many stories from his time as a Canadian Paratrooper. One being the Fort Bragg green ramp disaster. The post Episode 9: Vince Fowler – A Canadian Paratrooper first appeared on Womack C3 .

Luke Shabro, former Navy veteran and current Army civilian, talks about his passion for reading and some fun differences between services. The post Episode 8: Luke Shabro – Navy blue to Army Civilian Green first appeared on Womack C3 .

In this episode of So There I Was, Travis sits down with former Army infantryman Jos Willard for a conversation that goes far beyond deployments and combat stories. Jos shares his unconventional Army journey—from joining with dreams of becoming an airborne cavalry scout, to earning jump wings, turning down a Ranger assignment, serving in Korea, working as a chaplain’s assistant, and navigating a m...

In this episode of So There I Was, Travis sits down with retired Navy veteran Neal Stratham to explore a military career unlike anything most people can imagine. As a nuclear machinist mate aboard the USS Alabama, Neal spent years operating nuclear reactors, living underwater for months at a time, and serving on one of America’s most critical strategic deterrence platforms. Neal shares what life i...

In Episode 5 of the So There I Was podcast, host Travis Womack interviews Ash Hess, a retired Army veteran with 22 years of service and a key figure in the modernization of Army marksmanship doctrine. The episode delves into Hess’s career journey, particularly his pivotal role in rewriting TC 3-22.9, the Army’s rifle marksmanship manual, replacing outdated “fundamentals” with the “shot process”—a...

Jay Reafs talk about his time from serving in the Navy on the USS Nimitz. He shares a funny story from his time at sea during the gulfwar. The post Episode 4: On the Nimitz first appeared on Womack C3 .

Special guest Adam Braatz, founder of The Thriving Veteran and author of "LinkedIn Mastery: For Veterans & Transitioning Service Members" joins us to discuss the issue with service members questioning value of each others service and how to use your service in your LinkedIn profile. The post Episode 3: Service Shaming first appeared on Womack C3 .

In this episode, host Travis Womack reconnects with old friends Mike, Donovan, and Brown as they relive their time in Iraq from 2006–2009. From incoming mortars and skidding RPGs to the legendary Humvee they called “Patches,” the crew shares hilarious, raw, and harrowing memories of combat, chaos, and brotherhood. More than just war stories, it’s a reminder of resilience, camaraderie, and finding...

Where were you on 9/11? I tell my story and briefly what made me join the Army. The post Episode 1: The 9/11 episode first appeared on Womack C3 .

The start of the So There I Was... podcast. The post Promotional Episode first appeared on Womack C3 .