Oath and Pledge

Latest Episodes:

John Ballinger on the Difference Between The Oath and The Pledge! Oct 05, 2026

Show notes

John Ballinger on the Difference Between The Oath and The Pledge!

A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?! Co-hosted by Eric Buchanan - Navy / Josh Roe - Marines / John Ballinger - Army / Jason Smith - Army

Powered by: Kubota of Chattanooga - https://kubotaofchattanooga.com/

Supported by: 1st Lead U Podcast - https://www.1stleadu.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Remembering 9/11: Former Congressman Zach Wamp and Talk Radio Host Jeff Styles Sep 09, 2026

Show notes

Remembering 9/11: Former Congressman Zach Wamp and Talk Radio Host Jeff Styles! From breaking news to emergency trips to the Pentagon and from spontaneously breaking out in song on the steps of rhe Capital to the days/months ahead and the forming of DHS...Zach and Jeff walk us through the attacks of 9/11 and how they brought us together and yet changed us all!

Powered by: Kubota of Chattanooga - https://kubotaofchattanooga.com/

Supported by: 1st Lead U Podcast - https://www.1stleadu.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Remembering 9/11: Retired Lt. Colonel Sam Guthrie and Former TV Reporter Amy Morrow! Sep 09, 2026

Show notes

Remembering 9/11: Retired Lt. Colonel Sam Guthrie and Former TV Reporter Amy Morrow!

Sam was at the point of impact in the Pentagon on 9/11. He shares his stories of the moment the plane hit and the hours/days following. Amy was a reporter at News Channel 3 and Jeff was on air at Talk Radio 102.3 and they share their responses as the qorld went from thinking it was an accident to realizing it was an attack!

Powered by: Kubota of Chattanooga - https://kubotaofchattanooga.com/

Supported by: 1st Lead U Podcast - https://www.1stleadu.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Chris Moreland with Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center! Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

Chris Moreland with Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center! Chattanooga is the birthplace of the Medal of Honor. Explore 15+ Medals of Honor, including artifacts from Desmond Doss and more American heroes at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center! Find out more: https://www.mohhc.org/

Powered by: Kubota of Chattanooga - https://kubotaofchattanooga.com/

Supported by: 1st Lead U Podcast - https://www.1stleadu.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

We are BACK with Eric, Jason, and John! A Conversation about Life with and for Veterans! RECORDED ON LOCATION AT KUBOTA OF CHATTANOOGA May 29, 2026

Show notes

Jason, Eric, John, and Clint are BACK! RECORDED on location at Kubota of Chattanooga - helping them celebrate Military Appreciation Month and their Boot Campaign that helps support Veterans and their families! PLUS - we got to catch with Jason about his weightlifting competitions - with John and Eric about leadership - we talked about business, politics, and life ---- and issues and topics that effect Veterans! Find out more about the Kubota Boot Campaign: www.bootcampaign.org/kubota

Powered by: Kubota of Chattanooga - https://kubotaofchattanooga.com/

Supported by: 1st Lead U Podcast - https://www.1stleadu.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

O&P Reshare! Wounded Army Veteran-Jason Smith-Talks About Losing His Legs While Serving His Country! Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

I am joined in studio by 3 veterans: wounded Army Veteran Jason Smith - Navy Veteran Eric Buchanan - Marine Veteran Josh Roe! We played a little 'did you know' about the military - we had some good conversations around other topics - but we spent most of our time talking with Jason about his injury while in combat in Afghanistan, healing, and life after the military!

A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?! Thanks to our sponsor: Joanna Otero with Union Home Mortgage: 423-208-9358 / https://www.uhm.com/jotero/

Powered by: Kubota of Chattanooga - https://kubotaofchattanooga.com/ (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ Supported by: 1st Lead U Podcast - https://www.1stleadu.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Help Us Grow the Podcast Network! Apr 20, 2026

Show notes

Help Us Grow the Podcast Network!

Powered by: Kubota of Chattanooga - https://kubotaofchattanooga.com/

Supported by: 1st Lead U Podcast - https://www.1stleadu.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Part 2: Sgt. Pursley (Army Ranger) Mar 25, 2026

Show notes

PART 2!! What a great journey - Sgt Pursley (Army Ranger)! Why the Army - growing up ready to join the military - Rambo - Leadership - and more!

Sandy 11B Machine Gunner and team leader with Bco 3rd Ranger Battalion, Columbus Ga and special tactics for Special Operations Command,Tampa Fl 1992 graduated Army Scout Simmer 1993 graduate the elite Army Ranger school 1993 Operation Gothic Serpent, Mogadishu Somalia (arrived October 6) Earned the army’s elite Master parachutist badge, Expert Infantry badge, Expert marksman badge, Ranger Tab, Jungle expert training, British parachutist badge, Egyptian parachutist badge, Practical weapons and tactics training expert

Powered by: Kubota of Chattanooga - https://kubotaofchattanooga.com/

Supported by: 1st Lead U Podcast - https://www.1stleadu.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Part 1: Sgt. Pursley (Army Ranger) Mar 20, 2026

Show notes

What a great journey - here is part one with Sgt Pursley (Army Ranger)! Why the Army - growing up ready to join the military - Rambo - Leadership - and more!

Powered by: Kubota of Chattanooga - https://kubotaofchattanooga.com/

Supported by: 1st Lead U Podcast - https://www.1stleadu.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Let's Talk About a Leadership Dilemma Feb 12, 2026

Show notes

Let's Talk About a Leadership Dilemma A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?! Co-hosted by Eric Buchanan - Navy / Josh Roe - Marines / John Ballinger - Army / Jason Smith - Army