Former Action Guys Podcast

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Ep. 064 | TSgt Matthew Caples | ANG TACP, Firefighter and Former Marine Motor T Mech and DI Jul 21, 2020

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Matt Caples is an Air National Guard JTAC qualified TACP. Prior to serving in the ANG, Caples was a motor transport mechanic in the Marine Corps and did a tour at Parris Island as a Drill Instructor.
Caples details the steps he took to leave the Marines and join the Air Force's TACP program. We go into detail about the TACP training pipeline and compare and contrast the Air Force program with the Marine Corps program.
We also quickly discuss his job as a firefighter in Savannah, GA and talk about his work with the veteran organization, Irreverent Warriors. Overall, a great episode that should clear up a lot of confusion for Marines considering moving into the Air Force's TACP program.
https://www.irreverentwarriors.com/
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Ep. 063 | Sgt David James | Former Recon Marine and Mentor to SOF Applicants Jul 17, 2020

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Dave "Rage" James is a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and currently mentors civilians interested in joining the military to become part of special operations. Prior to joining the Marine Corps, James served an enlistment in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer.
James details his path to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion in the 80s and some of the obstacles he overcame to achieve the title of Recon. He also discusses his "gold winging" ceremony (where Marines are presented their gold jump wings after completing the required training syllabus) where his wings were pounded so hard into his chest that his left lung collapsed and damage was done to his heart.
James had some comm issues so we will pick up his story again in the future so make sure to subscribe in order to be notified when his next episode drops. Also, make sure to check out James's YouTube channel where you can see some of the training he does with prospective special operations candidates.
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Ep. 062 | Ashley Smentek | Retired Deputy Sheriff Jul 13, 2020

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Retired Deputy Sheriff and owner of Gold Hill Canine, Ashley Smentek, is back on the show to talk about some current events in order to add a police perspective to the conversation. It was an interesting and thought-provoking conversation. If you haven't heard Smentek's full story then check out Ep. 041 for more information.
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Ep. 061 | Sgt Nicholas Davison | Law Enforcement Officer and Former Marine Motor Transport Mechanic Jul 06, 2020

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This episode features my buddy from the past, Nick Davison. He currently works in law enforcement but we met as organizational mechanics in the Marine Corps for a 2009 deployment to Al-Taqaddum (TQ) airfield in Iraq.
Davison breaks down his time in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and we compare and contrast that component with being on active duty. We also discuss the military occupation specialty (MOS) school located at Camp Johnson, NC.
As previously mentioned, Davison is in law enforcement and breaks down the vetting and lengthy hiring process for multiple law enforcement agencies in California. He also talks about being a K-9 handler and what it was like working with dogs.
It was really great catching up with Nick and talking about our time working together. This is a great episode for anyone considering a career in the Marine Corps reserves or in law enforcement so make sure to share it with those it could help!
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Ep. 060 | David Armstrong | Marine Artillery Officer Jun 30, 2020

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David Armstrong is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Marine Corps. He was an artillery and tank officer on active duty and the reserves and gives great insight into the reservist side of the Marine Corps.
We also get into the restructuring of the Marine Corps by the current commandant and what effects that decision could have across the fleet. Another really great show with an intelligent individual.
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Ep. 059 | Sgt Salvador Lara | Marine Assaultman Jun 25, 2020

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Salvador Lara was a Marine infantry assaultman, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran. During his first deployment to Iraq he earned two purple hearts for separate improvised explosive and suicide bomber attacks that caused multiple injuries; including, almost losing vision in one eye. He also had his helmet shot off his head by a sniper and and was involved in multiple engagements.
This was a great podcast that explains the job of the Marine assaultman, how leadership can affect combat operations, PTSD and tragically high suicide rate of Marines from 2nd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment.
Article: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/unit-stalked-by-suicide-trying-to-save-itself/article_f36671d6-e44c-584f-be71-5841d16949e2.html
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Ep. 058 | Stanley Cramer Jr. | US Army Jun 22, 2020

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On this episode of the podcast, I interview my father for Father's Day and learn more about the family's history. My grandfather served in the Army Air Corps towards the end of WWII and during the occupation afterwards in Japan and eventually transferred to the newly formed Air Force.
We also discuss my dad's time being stationed in Germany with the Army in the mid-70's. Following his active service, he eventually made his way to the Army Reserves where he worked as a mental health specialist. We get into some pretty disturbing content at this point as we talk about him working with soldiers at Ft. Benning and military prisoners at Ft. Leavenworth.
We also get into his involvement in the Gulf War with the 377th Combat Support Hospital out of Chattanooga, TN. Having treated over 800 patients (and one monkey), it was quickly time to wrap up the lightning-fast ground war.
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Ep. 057 | John Carughi Jun 18, 2020

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John Carughi is a former Marine infantryman that spent four years at Marine Corps Base Hawaii; however, Carughi recently became known internet-wide after a video of him disarming a rioter that had taken possession of a police rifle went viral during the height of the George Floyd protests.
Today, Carughi joins me to briefly discuss his 4-year stint in the Marines and some of the training he received as an infantryman and marksmanship instructor. We also discuss his current career as a security contractor and a firearms instructor.
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Ep. 056 | Joson Ramirez and Andrew Dimauro | 1st ANGLICO Marines Jun 16, 2020

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Joson and Andrew are back on the show to catch up and to tell some stories from their time working together at 1st ANGLICO.
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Ep. 055 | SSgt Alex Barlow | Recon Marine Jun 11, 2020

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SSgt Alex Barlow is a Recon Marine that recently retired from the United States Marine Corps. During his service, he worked on teams at 1st and 2nd Recon Battalion and deployed multiple times to Operation Enduring Freedom, South America, and elsewhere.
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