The Field Op

The other day I was thinking back at my time in the Corps. I recalled a time when we had deployed to Iraq during the push and we had a vehicle on our convoy go down. Our stick (convoy) commander made a decision to tow the vehicle with a different type of variant type of vehicle. Something completely out of text book that eventually led to an accident. Although no one was hurt, it could have been p...

Over the last two weeks, I have been spending time researching and learning more about the Survivor Benefit Plan aka SBP. As I was getting to retired, I had enrolled in this plan with no knowledge whatsoever of what it entailed. I recall asking the clerk at the administration office what this program was about. They had little to no knowledge they could provide. You will be surprised as to what th...

Angel Figueroa 😇, served in the Army as an E-5/SGT with the MOS Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. With 13 years of dedicated government service, Angel brings a wealth of experience from her military career, including a deployments to Iraq in 2004 and Kuwait in 2010. She holds an Associate in Science from Excelsior College and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from California State University, St...

Franklin D. Roosevelt said in his 1933 inaugural speech, “ Nothing to fear but fear itself.” Fear can have so many negative effects in our lives. Fear can make you stagnant and keep you tied to that post. Even though there may not be a chain or a rope around our necks. How many times has fear kept you from doing something amazing? Let’s talk about this on our show today. The Field Op Channel https...

Have you ever taken a closer look at your life and look at the challenges you faced to get this far? Ever had anyone doubt you, your drive, your goals, or where you wanted to be in the future? We've all faced challenges in life. We've all had haters trying to sway us from achieving our true potential. Join me on the show and let's talk about what challenges you overcame to achieve your goals. The...

They say opportunity comes when you least expect it. However, if you look close, you will see subtle hints presenting themselves all along. Some of us call it luck, others the universe, some may even say it's divine intervention. Either way, something moves you so much so that you feel it's your calling. When was the last time you followed that little voice in your head? Are you tired of "playing...

I find myself at times longing of times gone by. After talking to Craig Koezenieski a few weeks ago when he was our guest, it made me think of the leadership that I have been exposed to post my military career. I have yet to encounter one of my civilian counterparts who can really distinguish themselves or call themselves a leader. Join me today and let’s talk about it. The Field Op Channel https:...

Are you being the best possible version of you? Are you truly performing at your full potential? If so, how do you determine that? What’s your measuring stick or comparison to verify that you are? This question can be placed to about everything in your life i.e. your job, life, relationship, opportunities, business, performance, sports, etc.. We tend to lie to ourselves because we get comfortable....

Craig Kozeniesky has had a very rich and interesting military career ranging from the commanding officer for Mount Fuji Combined Arms Training Center all the way to being an honorary Dutch Marine. He led the relief effort and aid support during Operation Tomodachi during the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the Sendai area on March of 2011. Craig is a Marine's Marine type of leader who leads...

Susan Cleland is a veteran and first responder advocate. Her world completely changed in the summer of 2019 when her son Michael, and Air Force veteran, died by suicide. Sherye Green is an established writer and author. She helped Susan, and others, tell her story to raise awareness and prevent another one of our own become a statistic. Join us and listener to their story. Gues Links: Susan Clelan...

Ask yourself how many times have you or do you say to yourself, “I’ll do it later,” “tomorrow I’ll start …,” when I get XYZ, I’ll start to…” Did you ever do any of that? How many times did you put things off and start like you said you would? If you have to think about you probably didn’t do it. That right there is procrastination. That right right there is the key ingredient to failure and giving...

Scot Jaworski is a former active duty Marine artillery officer. His career in the Corps started out as an enlisted infantry man but as he puts it, “he was seduced by the dark side” and became an officer. His career encompassed working on all regiments as well as the war fighting lab. Join us and listen to his story. The Field Op Channel https://db67.short.gy/thefieldop Sponsored by https://db67.sh...

Periodically, I test the job market out to see what the industry is doing regarding pay compensation for job seekers. I then share that information with transitioning service members and retirees. It is shocking as well as appalling to see employers asking this tall order of requirements from applicants and the employer paying almost nothing in return. You need to know what you are worth and stick...

Tom Kircher, CWO4 Marine Corps ret, and I had the pleasure of riding together as members of the Brotherhood of Marine Corps Riders (BMCR) for many years. BMCR is a nation wide club that has been raising money every year for The Semper Fi Fund. The Semper Fi Fund is a non-profit who helps combat injured veterans and their families with many services. Each year, an awesome event is put together in t...

Ahmed Khalil, Major USMC, is an individual who is the epitome of the American success story. Although he has seen his share of challenges growing up in Iraq, he is now a successful career Marine officer leading today’s Corps into the future. Tune in and hear his amazing story. The Field Op Channel https://db67.short.gy/thefieldop Sponsored by https://db67.short.gy/Primerica Make an appointment wit...

Michael Cassidy, is a former military officer who tore down a Satanic altar erected in the Iowa Capitol. He currently faces a hearing next week to dismiss the hate crime charges that were filed against him. Ben Zeisloft wrote the article for The Sentinel to make Americans aware of this situation. Davis Younts, an attorney and retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, is currently representing Cassidy...

Judy Pino is a spokesperson for the Independent Women’s Forum and The LIBRE Initiative. Judy is a an accomplished journalist as well as TV personality. Currently, she runs the strategic marketing operations for The LIBRE Initiative, a nonprofit organization focused on advocating for freedom-minded solutions to the most pressing issues impacting Hispanics in the U.S. Join us on our show. Judy’s con...

Jeremy Stalnecker is a former Marine Corps officer. Who has seen and dealt with the hardships of combat. He has battled his own inner demons and is now helping others do the same. He is the founder of The Mighty Oaks Foundation. A non-profit dedicated to helping America’s military warriors and their families suffering from the “unseen wounds” of combat such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...

Originally, this was aired as episode 89. We recently learned that this outstanding Marine is no longer with us due to an unforeseen event. I am deeply grieved over this and our thoughts as well as prayers go out to the family. Till Valhalla brother. We now have the watch. Know that you were one of the good ones. Semper Fi! Russell McClure served for many years in the Marines as a transportation m...

The instability and conflicts around the world has been the talks on all new media outlets. In today's show, we will get the thoughts and opinions of several past guests as a panel to get their thoughts and opinions on the matter. As we are all different, we have different perspectives and believes of how we see the world. That being said, the thoughts and opinions of our guest do not reflect the...

The instability and conflicts around the world has been the talks on all new media outlets. In today's show, we will get the thoughts and opinions of several past guests as a panel to get their thoughts and opinions on the matter. As we are all different, we have different perspectives and believes of how we see the world. That being said, the thoughts and opinions of our guest do not reflect the...

The recent passing of our 29th commandant, General Alfred (Al) M. Grey, made me think about what his family must be going through. It also made me think of another family I spoke to that lost their service member unexpectedly as well. The family had no idea what to do regarding reporting it to the military or if they rated any military benefits or assistance. Today, we will review how you can trai...

Over the short time frame I’ve been in this world, I’ve had my share of injuries and the surgeries that come with them in order to repair what was damaged. When I was in going through the ranks while in the service, the ol’ cliche of “run it out” when you had an injury was a common saying to yourself or anyone for that matter. Unfortunately, that doesn’t help in the long run. As I’ve got more seas...

Rob Carluccio is a retired Marine Corps Ordnance Officer. He is a combat tried and true combat veteran. As a Chief Warrant Officer, it was his job to provide true and solid answers not only to his commanding officer but also to the leadership of his command. His honesty and delivery has put him in some tight spots at times. Nonetheless, it was always appreciated and kept his boss out of trouble. T...

Recently, I had to make a somewhat of an emergency trip to move my mother across country. This was not the first time, her and I made this type of voyage. It was very not the best experience to put it nicely. As the trip drew nearer and nearer, I found myself a bit anxious and to be quite honest dreading making this journey although needed. However, as I arrived to California and our journey kicke...