The Common Warrior

Rest In Peace, Charlie Kirk. Till Valhalla brother. We'll carry on your legacy.

In this episode, we dive into the dark ages that were COVID lockdowns. Will Riddle is back on to recap some of our time back in the United Kingdom when everyone thought the world was ending! Hear stories from childbirth, to daycare, to daily living while trying to abide by two standards of COVID rules and regulations. A time we hope will never return! Like & Follow on IG, FB, TikTok, and X @tc...

Today, we take a look into the dark and somewhat weird corners of the internet to talk about Conspiracy Theories! We also address the Military Times survey about the "Alarming percentage" of service members who accept conspiracy theories. Tune in to this episode to hear some wild, outlandish, and somewhat possible conspiracies from the past and present! Follow us FB, IG, X, TikTok! @tcwp...

As retention becomes more and more of an issue, the Air Force is looking to do a pilot program for bringing back the Air Force Warrant Officers to boost those retention efforts. EOD Instructor William Riddle joins us again to give us some more insight on the program and the value it could give to multiple different career fields.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. One of many things that sounds nice but fails in practical application. In this episode, I will go over some of the strategic policies and DoD statistics showing the correlation to highlight how DEI actually promotes Division, Exclusion, and Inequity damaging our military readiness and lethality. Search us @tcwpodcast23 on the platforms below! Instagram Facebook T...

IEDs, C4, and Nukes... OH MY! Tune in to the 2024 Season 2 kick off with an episode featuring Explosive Ordinance Disposal expert William Riddle! We talk a little about the career field and critique some movies with EOD and explosives to verify creditability. Check us out on YouTube now! Search us @tcwpodcast23 on the platforms below! Instagram Facebook TikTok X YouTube

How many of you out there have experienced some wild times during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS)? We've got stories and some first-hand, current experience to share from the USAF side that will hopefully help some of you out there. Don't forget to follow us on all the major social media platforms @tcwpodcast23! Also, drop us a follow and share the show with friends! Thanks for listeni...

**TW: Discussions about eating disorders** We're hitting the heavy stuff again this week, discussing eating disorders, the garbage that is BMI, diets, and more. Jess also shares the story of her own battle with an eating disorder early in her career, hoping to help others. Don't forget to hit that follow button! You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X @tcwpodcast23. We a...

It's story time!! This week we wanted to lighten things up and tell you guys about some of our past experiences. We hope you enjoy and as always, thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode! We're also on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @tcwpodcast23. Our website is live! Check it out: www.tcwpodcast23.com

We're hitting another big topic on this week's episode...have you ever been working toward the next rank and been told "you need to do more"? Well we break down how that phrase has affected us, and how we view it as leaders in our own words (personal opinions). A lot of real talk in this one, and shared experiences that we hope can help someone out there. Don't forget to drop...

This episode is one that will resonate with some folks, whether it be good, bad, or indifferent. We give our personal opinions on what it's like to serve in today's military, based on our experiences. Don't forget to give us a follow on Facebook & Instagram @tcwpodcast23, and click the follow button so you don't miss any episodes. Also, share the show with your friends! Thanks...

*TW: discussions of suicide attempts & mental health struggles* Welcome to part two of our episode with U.S. Army Veteran and Cape Fear Veteran's Resilience Project Secretary, Brian Adamson. Brian discusses Cape Fear's mission, his military background, and his struggles with transitioning out of the military. Now he's using his experiences to empower others on their journey. Cape F...

*TW: discussions of suicide attempts & mental health struggles* Welcome to the first part of our two-part episode with U.S. Army Veteran and Cape Fear Veteran's Resilience Project Secretary, Brian Adamson. Brian discusses Cape Fear's mission, his military background, and his struggles with transitioning out of the military. Now he's using his experiences to empower others on their...

If you're considering separating from the military and you feel completely lost, this is an episode you don't want to miss! We go over some of the common misconceptions that service members have when working towards that DD214, and advice on how to realistically prepare yourself for the transition. As mentioned in the episode, here's the link to review state benefits for Veterans: http...

This week's episode is one you'll want to set aside time for, because we get to know an amazing leader and even better human, USAF Chief Master Sergeant Whitfield Jack! Chief Jack takes us through his 25-year career (thus far) and discusses his experiences performing special duties outside of his career field. We hope you enjoy! Don't forget to follow/subscribe wherever you listen, and drop us a f...

In this week's episode, Jess is flying solo and discussing the process of returning to active duty after a 5-year stint in the Air & Army National Guard. She goes over a lot of information and provides advice for those who may be considering putting the uniform on full-time once again! Don't forget to follow/subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, drop us a follow on Inst...

Curious about how you can create more income while serving on active duty? This episode is definitely for you! We're joined by good friend and fellow USAF Veteran Donavan James, the king of side hustles and investing! He walks us through how he got started with the stock market, and provides awesome advice for anyone looking to create a side hustle. This episode is packed with information, so...

This week we're joined by USAF First Sergeant Brandon Bowers in our discussion on beards in the military. We dive into the very informative and well put-together presentation by the USAF BEST committee, highlighting the negative effects felt by our male servicemembers, along with factual information on why beards should be allowed. Don't forget to follow/subscribe wherever you listen to yo...

This week we're joined by good friend and fellow U.S. Air Force Veteran Courtney Grefalda. The episode is full of information on the Integrated Disability Evaluation (IDES) Process, along with tidbits of Courtney's experiences during her service. If you or someone you know may be facing a medical evaluation board (MEB) and is considering IDES, this is the episode for you! Don't forget...

We wrap up our Deciding Points series with none other than Destiny Reynolds, who discusses the twists and turns throughout her 21-year career. She shares stories of leaders who shaped her and helped get her to the point she's at today; approved for retirement. Don't forget to hit follow/subscribe and drop us a follow on Instagram at commonwarriorpodcast. Thanks for listening and supporting...

Part 4 of our Deciding Points series features special guest Yeilemar Hewitt, an active duty U.S. Marine Corps veteran of 4 years. Her story is one of strength and tenacity, as she was faced with numerous challenges during her enlistment as a female Marine. We're grateful she took the time to share her story, and we hope it makes a positive impact! Don't forget to follow/subscribe, and drop...

For part 3 of our Deciding Points series, we're joined by special guest Marquist Price, a U.S. Army veteran who served 6 years on active duty as an Infantry Soldier. His story is incredible; from the lowest lows as a young Soldier to growing up on the battlefield, he holds back no punches when he describes the changes the military brought onto his life. You don't want to miss this one...he...

For the day one listeners or the folks who are new here, have you been wondering why Jess did a short stint in the Army? Or, have you been curious how she went from active duty to part-time, then back on active duty? Well this episode should clear all of that up for you. Jess discusses the twists and turns her career has taken over the last 17 years, and why some of the decisions she's made wi...

Part one of our Deciding Points series kicks off with our host Rustie, a U.S. Air Force veteran of 13 years. He keeps it real this week, discussing the parts of his career where the turns and roadblocks didn't always go as planned; and at the end, he made a choice that's helped him get to the point where he's happier than he's ever been. We hope this episode helps shed some light,...

This week we are joined by our very special guest and friend, Janette, who gives us insight and perspective on her time in the Navy. We had a lot of fun recording this one, and we hope you guys enjoy it! Don't forget to follow/subscribe on your podcast platform, and hop over to Instagram to give us a follow @commonwarriorpodcast