Permission To Speak Freely - Damon Leggins and Andamo McCullough

Latest Episodes:

The One About Dinosaurs Nov 19, 2020

Show notes

[Recorded on 31 October 2020] Damo gives his reflection about his most recent periodic evaluation. Can children safely “Halloween” during COVID? The Goats debate the topic. Damon and Damo both reflect on their experiences with submitting officer packages. Damo takes a stand against restaurant that act “stingy” with Veterans Day sales. Is staying in for shore duty really worth it? The guys discuss programs that the military offers that they personally were able to take advantage of. Main topics: The past, present, and future and the mark they believe the next generation will leave the Navy with. Damon talks about his issues with the CMEO and DAPA positions on ships and much more…

Links and more information:

Matthew Burns (STA-21):

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/2392653/a-seaman-to-admiral-story/

Seaman to Admiral-21 Program:

https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/STA-21/

LDO Program:

https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/officer/communitymanagers/active/ldo_cwo/Pages/applicantinformation.aspx

Thrift Savings Plan:

https://www.tsp.gov/

USMAP Homepage:

https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/

VA Loans:

https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/

Tuition Assistance:

https://www.military.com/education/money-for-school/tuition-assistance-ta-program-overview.html

GI Bill:

https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/

Damon's Book of the Week:

A Country Boy to City Boy (Written by James Cooley)

https://www.amazon.com/Country-Boy-City-Journey-that/dp/163393909X#:~:text=COUNTRY%20BOY%2C%20CITY%20BOY%20is,feast%20no%20one%20should%20miss!

Damo's Book of the Week:

Extreme Ownership (Written by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin)

https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057

Movie Reviewed: Crimson Tide

Intro Music Produced by: Lim0

Logo Artwork/Design by: Natashya Vince

The One About The Barking Dog Nov 17, 2020

Show notes

[Recorded on 24 October 2020] Damon gives his opinion on computer based learning. Damo opens up about the time that he cheated on the Physical Readiness Test and got caught. The Goats have a deep dive about mentorship. Khalili “The Barking Dog” provides a very detailed perspective on this topic. The Sailor of the Year Program changes are highlighted. The bros talk about getting selected for Chief and Damo gets honest about his response to not being selected on his first time up. Remember when the Navy wanted to take our rates away? The long awaited “EVAL” conversation is had. Main Topic: “A Fleet Without a Rudder.” Is training prioritized? All these topics and so much more…

Links and more information:

Sailor of the Year Program Instruction:

https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives/01000%20Military%20Personnel%20Support/01-700%20Morale,%20Community%20and%20Religious%20Services/1700.10P.pdf

A Fleet Without a Rudder (Written by LTJG Artem Sherbinin):

https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/october/fleet-without-rudder

Damon's Book of the Week:

LLC Quick Start Quite (Written by John Knight & TBD) - https://books.apple.com/us/book/llc/id1502926702?ign-gact=1

Damo's Book of the Week:

Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope (Written by Nicholas D. Kristoff & Sheryl WuDunn) - https://www.amazon.com/Tightrope-Americans-Reaching-Nicholas-Kristof/dp/0525655085

Movie Reviewed: Greyhound

Intro Music Produced by: Lim0

The One About Trunk Space Nov 05, 2020

Show notes

[Recorded on 18 October 2020] Damon and Damo catch up on new beginnings for Damon and exactly what goes down during INSURV. The Goats debate the CNP Vice Admiral's message regarding beards in the Navy and Damon declares himself "An Official Beard Hater." What is the worst watch in the Circadian Rhythm? "Boat Boos" are defined and addressed. Operational stress and suicide awareness are the main topics of this episode. Damon and Damo have an honest discussion about handling Sailors dealing with stress and provide different outlets for all Sailors in need of assistance with Mental Health, and much more on the debut episode.

Damon's Book of the Week: The Dichotomy of Leadership (Written by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin)

Damo's Book of the Week: A Knock at Midnight (Written by Brittany K. Barnett)

Movie of the Week: Antwone Fisher

Introduction music produced by Lim0

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