Choices Not Chances Podcast

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Choices Not Chances "Special Edition" September 11, 2001 - The Catalyst Sep 12, 2021

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In this episode we are joined by Johnny Glen and James Finney. Johnny spent an entire career with ODA teams in the Army. Logging in 10 pumps to Afghanistan following his time in Iraq. James Finney is an active duty Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Serving the past 15 years waging war and imposing America's will on the enemies of the State. This is our attempt at thanking the past 20 years of warfighters for their service, and an attempt to combat some of the negative emotions derived from the Afghanistan withdraw as well as address the "self victimization" of some of those within the ranks.

Choices Not Chances Episode 4- Ryan and Matt "Lions Of Marjah" "The Hunting Of Man" Aug 31, 2021

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This episode is a continuation of the "Lions of Marjah" book review. We will discuss "The Hunting of Man" and atmospherics of the battles space. We also talk about C.A.G. operations in the Camp Hanson area. In closing the transition from Camp Hanson to the Five Points area will be covered. Thanks for listening.

Choices Not Chances Episode 3- Ryan and Matt "Lions Of Marjah" "The Big One" Aug 17, 2021

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This episode is a continuation of the "Lions of Marjah" book review. We will discuss the taking of MEB objective two in the battle of Marjah. We will also cover the consolidation of forces in the battle space, and the infamous "Big One"! Thanks for listening.

Choices Not Chances Episode 2- Ryan and Matt "Lions Of Marjah" "Not a text book insert!" Aug 03, 2021

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This episode is a continuation of the Lions of Marjah book review. Getting in and out of the mud, and establishing first contact with the enemy. As well as the second day of combat on the ground in Marjah. We hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening.

Choices Not Chances Episode 1- Ryan and Matt "Lions Of Marjah" Jul 20, 2021

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Episode One of the show you will meet the host, Ryan Rogers, and the co-host, Matthew Charette. They will discuss why they wanted to start the podcast and begin reviewing Ryan's recently released book "Lions of Marjah". The book chronicles the helicopter assault on Marjah, Afghanistan in 2010 by 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, Kilo company, told through Ryan's eyes. Matt was a team leader in Ryan's squad and will add insight from his view of the deployment. This will give an added perspective to the readers of "Lions Of Marjah". Thank you for listening.

Choices Not Chances Episode Trailer- Ryan Rogers and Matthew Charette "The Why" Jul 17, 2021

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This trailer is a sneak peek of the upcoming first episode.

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