Tactically Acquired

On this episode of Tactically Acquired , we sat down with Private First-Class Cadet Jamie Richey . Cadet Richey is an outstanding member of the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Northern Kentucky University , where she pursues a Biological Sciences major with a Chemistry minor on the Biochemistry and Pre-Veterinary Medicine track . In addition to her academic achievements, Cadet Richey...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired , we sat down with Army Officer Captain Jonathan Wilgus, the program manager and instructor for the NKU Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). He shares valuable insights about the ROTC program, offering tips and guidance for those interested in joining. Captain Wilgus brings a wealth of experience, having graduated from an ROTC program himself and served in...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we have our special guest interviewer Ms. Melanie Hall the Fall 2024 MSW Intern for the Veterans Resource Station sit down with her close friend Army Air Corp and Air Force Veteran Mr. George Forrest. George joined the service in 1945 and discusses his living history with the ups and downs of being in the service during this timeframe. He also discusses his...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we sat down with Marine Corp Officer Mr. Alexander Mumma. Alex is utilizing the Military Skill Bridge Program to intern with Blue North as he is transitioning out of the Marine Corp.  He shares many great tips and tools for others about the program, and the process of accomplishing. He also discussed his transitions from corporate life to the Marine Corp, an...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we partnered with Campbell Media to produce a special episode featuring Vietnam Combat Veterans Paul Terry and Don Medley sharing their living histories. "I fired - he fired; he about fell on me (we were that close to each other) ... I have to live with that" Paul Terry, Vietnam Veteran. "Catkiller, you have been hit --- heavy flames and black smoke coming f...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, learn how to navigate the government, be a mover, a shaker, and leader with Mr. Grayson Beckham who joins us in studio to discuss his unique and very cool experience at Boys State and Boys Nation. He takes us through what Boys and Girls State and Nation are, how to be selected, how to acquire potential funding, the advantages of accomplishing, when you can a...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we are doing a throwback episode on the Veterans Cemetery - North, in Williamstown Kentucky.  Learn about burial benefits and about the award-winning cemetery here in Northern Kentucky.     Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at jason.a.moertle.mil@army.mil or 502-871-2656....

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we are doing a throwback episode that originally aired on the Veterans Resource Station Webinar. Several students have asked us to do a podcast on the basics of educational benefits. We will cover the most popular benefits and give tips and tools to being successful in using them here at Northern Kentucky University. See the video aspect or schedule and appo...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we are doing a throwback episode that originally aired on Veterans In Bars Getting Bourbon, an award-winning public access show. Today's special guest is Navy Veteran Rey Centeno, who explains the purpose behind his development of his phone app - No Warriors Left Behind. Learn about Rey's Living History and a little about bourbon as we discuss, the importanc...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have the founders of the Student Organization N.K.U. Vets later renamed to NORSE Vets to discuss their involvement, commitment and the reasons for starting this support military, veteran, and family group at Northern Kentucky University. Learn about the history of NORSE VETS, each participants military stories, transition struggles, and the comradery still...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired Rusty and Kevin discuss the importance of memorializing veteran history and finish the oral history of his father, Master Chief Tom "Doc" Eagles who was a 30 year combat veteran, Marine Corpsman, and Catholic monk. Please join us as we listen to the original oral history with "Doc" Eagles and his wife Karin from October 2015. Tactically Acquired is grateful t...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we finally get to hear our producer Professor Kevin Eagles as he discusses the second part (of three) of the oral history of his father, Master Chief Tom "Doc" Eagles who was a 30 year combat veteran, Marine Corpsman, and Catholic monk. Please join us as we listen to the original oral history with "Doc" Eagles and his wife Karin from October 2015. Tactically...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we finally get to hear our producer Professor Kevin Eagles as he discusses an oral history of his father, Master Chief Tom "Doc" Eagles who was a 30 year combat veteran, Marine Corpsman, and Catholic monk. Please join us as we listen to the original oral history with "Doc" Eagles and his wife Karin from October 2015. Tactically Acquired is grateful to be spon...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we partnered with People Working Cooperatively on their special episodes called “Welcome Home: Thanking Our Vietnam Veterans” aired on Waycross Community Media. This is the second of four shows we will share as released documenting several Vietnam Veteran living histories. Please join us as we sit down with Paul & Patti Fellinger on their military journey...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we sat down with Army Reserves Veteran and NKU Student Carolyn Downing. Carolyn is also graduating this semester, and is heading to Officer Candidate School (OCS) for the Marine Corp in just a few weeks. She shared many great tips and tools for student soldiers, and the process of OCS. She also discussed the difficulty of being a women in the military and her...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we partnered with People Working Cooperatively on their special episodes called “Welcome Home: Thanking Our Vietnam Veterans” aired on Waycross Community Media. This is one of four shows we will share as released documenting several Vietnam Veteran living histories. Please join us as we sit down with Army Ranger Richard Bevington as he shares his military jou...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we continue our conversation with Army Veteran and NKU student William Vestring. Join us as Will shares vulnerable details of his addiction and how he prevails and excels in this new chapter of his life. We go over in detail his unique educational experiences using Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits for his third time! He is a model for resi...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we start our conversation with Army Veteran and NKU student William Vestring. Join us as we discuss his journey, being stationed in Korea, being a veteran and using Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits. He also shares his tips and tools on transition and college. On episode two – next week, Will shares his struggles after transition with addic...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we continue our conversations with Army Veteran, Army Spouse and NKU student Jessica Young. Join us as we discuss her journey, her experiences in Korea, being a veteran and spouse, her Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits. She also shares her tips and tools on transition and college. Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentu...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have Army Veteran, Army Spouse and NKU student Jessica Young. Join us as we discuss her journey, her experiences in Korea, being a veteran and spouse, her Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits. She also shares her tips and tools on transition and college. Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard lea...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have Army Veteran and NKU alum Ian Kirst. Join us as we discuss his journey, how he got into, the joint forces school and his mission as an EOD officer in the Army. He also shares his transition success tips. Tactically Acquired is grateful to now be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at jason.a.moertle.mil@a...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have Army Veteran and NKU alum Ian Kirst. Join us as we discuss his journey, how he got into, the joint forces school and his mission as an EOD officer in the Army. He also shares his transition success tips. Tactically Acquired is grateful to now be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at jason.a.moertle.mil@a...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have Army Veteran and NKU staff member Chelsea Benton. Join us as we discuss her journey, how she balanced school with being a soldier in the KY Army National Guard, how she ended up at NKU and other success tips. Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more at: by contacting: jason.a.moertle.mil@army.mil or calling 502-871-2656 Our goal is to...

On this special summer episode of Tactically Acquired I met up with three of the Kentucky Veteran’s Club leadership team (Cory Bowling (USMC & KY Army National Guard), Thomas “Doc” Rierdon (US Navy) & Kyle Wade (USMC & NKU Alumni)), to learn its and their history, their service transition and all they accomplish for our military, veterans, first responders and their families.  Our goal...

On this special summer episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with retired NKU Director of Disability Services (now the Office of Student Accessibility) Mr. Dale Adams, to learn its history at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and the work he completed to make the campus more accessible for everyone. Also, he discusses some of the challenges, the unique way he involved leadership and some stud...