Kevin Sullivan

Twenty One Gun Podcast

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21 Gun: Where Veteran Voices Meet Current EventsDive into the battleground of ideas with hosts Kevin "Sully" Sullivan and Frank Easterling, two combat veterans who unpack the complexities of the nation they fought to protect. Each week, Sully and Frank peel back the layers of absurdities woven into American life. With unfiltered perspectives forged on the frontlines, they fearlessly confront the nuances and contradictions of today's news, offering a unique lens through which to view the country. In a world overflowing with headlines, "21 Gun" is your call to arms. It's a rallying cry for those...

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#11 Army Veteran/Door Gunner "Silkies" Stefanie Parker 29.07.2019 38:10

Stefanie Parker is a US Army Veteran who served in Iraq as a helicopter door gunner. She tells her story about first ignoring the fact that service fundamentally changed her and eventually allowing herself to embrace the role of salty veteran! You can contact Stef @ stefanie@irreverentwarriors.com Interested in participating in a Silkies Hike? Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com for all the info you...

#10 Marine Zac Baker: Rediscovering a purpose after serving in Afghanistan 15.07.2019 38:44

I interviewed Zac Baker a few years back on my previous podcast "Wait, What If..." where we discussed his experiences going undercover as a prisoner in a faltering county jail. If you're interested in listening to that crazy story click here . Zac returns to talk about his experiences transitioning from the Marine Corps to the civilian world and rediscovering purpose. Zac brings some profound insi...

#9 (a) Vietnam Gunship Pilot - Mark Garrison (Part I) 04.07.2019 32:25

Hey folks! This is a rerelease of a Wait What If Podcast episode I recorded about 3 years ago with my co-host Marine Mike Stojic. We interviewed Mark "Pigpen" Garrison about his experiences flying Huey Gunships in Vietnam. Mark was a Warrant Officer in the US Army during the Vietnam War and author of "Guts N' Gunships: What it was Really Like to Fly Combat Helicopters in Vietnam" . Running out of...

#9 (b) Vietnam Gunship Pilot - Mark Garrison (Part II) 04.07.2019 40:40

Hey folks! This is PART II of a rerelease of a Wait What If Podcast episode I recorded about 3 years ago with my co-host Marine Mike Stojic. We interviewed Mark "Pigpen" Garrison about his experiences flying Huey Gunships in Vietnam. Mark was a Warrant Officer in the US Army during the Vietnam War and author of "Guts N' Gunships: What it was Really Like to Fly Combat Helicopters in Vietnam" . I...

#8 Navy SEAL Travis Kennedy: Approaching life with the mentality of a SEAL in and out of uniform 01.07.2019 36:34

This episode I announce the partnership with the Irreverent Warriors. A non-profit group dedicated to reducing veteran suicide through Silkie Hikes throughout the US. For a list of upcoming hikes check out www.irreverentwarriors.com Travis Kennedy had one goal since he was a kid, become a US Navy SEAL. His focus and mental fortitude is second to none. Travis shares with us the origins of his never...

#6 Marine John Commins: The Come Home Project; Mental Health & 21.06.2019 35:49

John was a college baseball player whose dreams of going professional were superseded by his desire to serve. John and I had a great conversation about the stigma of seeking treatment of mental health issues while serving and the perception of "weakness" in the military culture. After leaving the service, he and his wife created "The Come Home Project". From their FaceBook page: "Come Home" is des...

#5 Sound Bites fro Fayetteville, NC's Silkies Hike 6/15/19 18.06.2019 15:08

Hi all, Thanks for checking out the show! This episode will be very different from the typical Twenty One Gun Episode. I attended my first Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike this past weekend and brought along my microphone to collect some sound bites and hopefully give you a good idea of the atmosphere of one of these hikes. I for one had an amazing time and will be attending as many of these event...

#4 Marine Elliott McKenzie; How PTSD took him from handcuffs to a successful R&B musician 07.06.2019 35:30

Elliott McKenzie is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of the Iraq war who uses music as a form of therapy for PTSD. His music and on-stage performances are a form of release and calming for his condition. Through using music as therapy, Elliott has found a way to save his own life. For more information visit https://www.elliottmckenzie.com/ Visit 21 Gun's Web site Instagram Facebook Tw...

#3 Marine Officer Donny O'Malley - Creator Vet TV and Irreverent Warriors 24.05.2019 32:28

Donny O'Malley is an actor, writer and of course is the creator of Veterans Entertainment Television - an online streaming service by veterans for veterans. He is the founder of Irreverent Warriors an organization bringing veterans together for silkies hikes with 22 kilos of gear for 22 kilometers in an effort to curb veteran suicide. Donny joins me today to talk about the disconnect between real...

#2 Chad Jukes - From combat amputee to the summit of Everest! 24.05.2019 34:25

Chad Jukes joins me today to talk about his time during and after his service in the US Army. Chad joined the Army reserves during college with a plan to play the trumpet in the Army Band. A few years and several combat deployments later he found himself missing a leg thanks to an IED encounter in Northern Iraq. Hear Chad's inspiring story of overcoming a devastating physical injury and ultimately...

#1 Marine Veteran Dan Maillard & the Irreverent Warriors Silkies/Ranger Pantie Hike 19.05.2019 36:08

Dan Maillard is a former Marine who joined the service straight out of High School. He served as Marine One Crew Chief on the VH60N at HMX-1. For all those who don't know - that's the president's helicopter and the crew chief is responsible to keep it flying. He then transitioned from the Marine Corps to the Secret Service Uniform Division as a Police Office, worked with the FBI on Counterterroris...