Tactically Acquired

On this special summer episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with retired Police Chief and Army Veteran Mr. John “Johnny” Sayers. We discuss his living history and adventures as a 50+ year police officer and his time in the service. He tells some wonderful, funny stories and provides some great advice on being a cop, addressing the police, handling people, and living life.     Our goal is to d...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired I am with Steve Wieland who is a United States Army and Air Force officer, veteran and a ROTC graduate. Enjoy his living history on how he went from Army to the Air Force. His adventures with the early computer systems, working with government civilian employees, why it’s a bad idea to upset a two-star, his analogy on transition (black and white versus gray),...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired I am with Lt Col Robbin Higgins who is a United States Army retired officer, and a Northern Kentucky University (NKU) alumni with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Enjoy her amazing journey on how a shy country girl from Falmouth Kentucky can accomplish 28+ years of military service  as she discusses her “Private Benjamin” moment with her TI (T...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with several veterans during a special event sponsored by The Barracks Projects and Newport Elks Lodge 273 for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center-Fort Thomas.  Listen to these veterans tell a piece of their story, along with providing some sage advice for other veterans, transitioning service members and even those thinking about military service. Mo...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with Army National Guard, and current Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Graduate student Lieutenant (Lt) Emily O’Connor. On this special episode featuring Women’s History Month, Lt O’Connor discuss her journey to becoming an officer (enlisted, then ROTC), how she ended up as a NKU Graduate Student, her mentors, some hard truth about being a female...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with Army Veteran, NKU Alum, and current Kentucky State Senator Chris McDaniel.  Senator McDaniel discusses his time at the Citadel (arriving at the age of 16), why he was called “baby” airborne (#standup – hookup), his time as an Army Infantry Officer, the reasons behind going to NKU’s MBA program, how he got into politics (#who is they), and tips...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we took a few highlights from Specialist Audrey Rowland and Dr. Karen O’Connell’s episodes and smash them for a Special edition for Women’s History Month.   Listen as the ladies talk about their unique deployments, and highlights of their military career.       Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment.  We will c...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have a few members from the Latonia, Kentucky Post 6093 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joining us to discuss their service times in the a United States Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corp.  Listen as they discuss their journey through basic training (and not being able to march), deployments, submarine time, struggles of transitioning out of the servic...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have a United States Navy Veteran, Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Police Officer, and an Alum joining us to discuss his journey through basic training, traveling the Pacific Realm on an aircraft carrier (flying onto a ship), being a “Shellback,” transitioning out of the service, “iron sharpens iron” and how he arrived at NKU. Plus, plenty of great tips...

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Doctorate of Nursing Alum, and Army Retired Mustang Bryan Sisk joins us to discuss  his journey through the enlisted and officer rank, transitioning out of the service, importance of family and why he choose to get his Doctorate at NKU. Lots of great advice for life and career success.    Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy...

Northern Kentucky University student, and Kentucky Army National Guard service member, and Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) cadet Nate Walther’s joins us in studio to discuss navigating these multiple roles, going through basic training, and the ROTC program.  Learn about the no contract trial program, and the Kentucky National Guard tuition scholarships.  Cadet Walther’s is in the Internation...

Navy and Army veteran Mark Moore joins us in studio to discuss life in the Navy on an Aircraft Carrier (multiple), earning is Shellback (not a filthy WOG), his transition into civilian life, why he joined the Army to be a Scout, how he ended up working for the DAV as a National Service Officer, and his support of NKU faculty, staff, students and the community.       Show Description:  Our goal is...

The second of a two-part series, Combat Army veteran and NKU alum Jesse Neack joins us in studio to discuss being part of the initial invasion force into Iraq, his combat injuries, the medical care, service member transition and the upcoming movie he is promoting “MVP” the real battle begins when the uniform comes off.” Don’t miss this one! *****Breaking Update: The MVP film on February 13, 2023 h...

The first of a two-part series, Combat Army veteran and NKU alum Jesse Neack joins us in studio to discuss life as an Airborne Infantry soldier, Ranger School (with General Petraeus “endorsement”), earning the Thailand jump wings, and being part of the initial invasion force into Iraq. Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment.  We will capture the sto...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired Ron Mosby a prior United States Navy Officer and current NKU graduate student is in studio to discuss life as a naval officer, being deployed on a munitions ship, why he choose NKU for his Masters in Public Administration, and how he ended up a navy veteran.     Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment.  We will...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired SSG Jason Moertle an Active Kentucky Army National Guard service member is in studio to discuss life as an Army Recruiter, being deployed, Free college tuition for Kentucky Army National Guard Members, and NKU’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC).  Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment.  We will capture...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Air Force Retired Officer, NKU Alum, and current Faculty Dr. Karen O’Connell is in studio to discuss life as an Air Force Nurse, being deployed, getting her PHD through the military, and much more – you don’t want to miss the last episode of the Fall 2022 semester.” Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment.  W...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Navy Sailor and NKU student Noah Schwering is in studio to discuss life in the Navy (how he was almost a Marine), being a combat hospital corpsman (“medic”), deploying, building life-long friends, the benefits and the “ugly” of serving.” Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment.  We will capture the stories of...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Army Reserves Mustang, NKU Staff, and Alumni Nick Brophy is in studio to discuss life in the Army, Deployments, Perseverance, Sacrifices and “Trident of Balance.” Show Notes: Reach out to Nick Brophy at brophyn@nku.edu Learn More from this episode by visiting: NKU Center for Family Enterprise and Small Business: https://nku.edu/academics/cob/centers/cfesb....

On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Army Kentucky National Guard and prior NKU Student Sean Rhorer is in studio to discuss life as an Army National Guard member, Basic Training, Deployments, Transition, PTSD and bridging the military and civilian divide. Show Notes: Learn More from this episode by visiting: Kentucky National Guard https://ky.ng.mil/ Army National Guard: https://www.nationalg...

On this episode of Tactically Acquired Army Veteran Justin Barrera is in studio to discuss life as a soldier, Basic Training, Deployments and success tips for military and veteran students. Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

On this episode of Tactically Acquired Specialist Audrey Rowland from the Kentucky National Guard visits with her father “Tommy” to discuss life as a Guard soldier, Basic Training, Deployments and success tips for military and veteran students. Learn More from this episode by visiting: NKY Young Marines: https://www.nkyyoungmarines.com/ The Kentucky National Guard: https://ky.ng.mil/ Veterans Reso...