Stay ConnectedWe talk with active duty Coast Guard personnel and veterans about their service careers. The Military services unlike most businesses do not conduct an exit interview. So if they won’t we will. Our retired Coast Guard E-9’s will talk the good and the bad of our guests time in the service. This podcast focuses on leaders and Coast Guard policies effecting active duty member’s.
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Listen as we discuss the career of Drew Sinclair, prior AST (rescue swimmer) who graduated OCS and ultimately retired as a Lieutenant Commander.
His story of service, sobriety, and work as a retiree is truly inspiring.
If you’re looking for help passing your upcoming military PT test or optimizing your fitness, check out his website http://thedrewmethod.com/
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Heather and Travis discuss current Coast Guard issues that are impacting the workforce. Including Masks being worn at Cape May, AI, and the MCPOCG selection
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OS1 Chris Harkins is the named plaintiff and victor of the lawsuit against the USCG after being discharged from service at 19 years for not taking the COVID Jab.
Listen to his story
Join the lawsuit here https://militarybackpay.com/
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Listen as Heather shares her story of service from Active duty, to Kuwait, and her experience with COVID-19 before she retired as a Master Chief
Join the Lawsuit
Judgement against USCG
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Meghan has been hard at work since she was on the show last time. Download this amazing episode to hear a success story from a survivor of failed USCG support systems who has teamed up with 3 other SA survivors to start a peer support group called Safe Waters.
Safe Waters
https://www.safewatersunited.org/
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Join Matt, Heather, Brian, and Travis as they discuss the podcast in 2024, and where they want to see it go in 2025.
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This week we interview Gina Slusher, a prior BM1 in the USCG who left the service after being refused an exemption from the C19 jab as a lactating mother. She was a top performer in the service, and continues to serve the CG community as a top notch real estate agent in Charleston SC. If you’re moving to or from Charleston, give her a shout!
https://gina.findcharlestonhomesforsale.com/?
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A father, husband, leader, and retired BMCS - Mike Carola, Surfman #377 and Officer in Charge of station Quillayute River tells his story of service and makes a solid recommendation for change.
Tune in to hear a few stories of service from one of the real ones.
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Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS
2 of 2
Join us for the second of a two part episode with Prior Coastguardsmen, Iraq War Veteran, Andrew is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach, Business owner, and Veteran with a distinguished background in tactical operations and physical training. With over 12 years of coaching and instructing tactical populations, Andrew is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop both physical and mental resilience.
Siepka Ludus Strength and Conditioning
siepkaludus@gmail.com
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Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS
Prior Coastguardsmen, Iraq War Veteran, Andrew is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach, Business owner, and Veteran with a distinguished background in tactical operations and physical training. With over 12 years of coaching and instructing tactical populations, Andrew is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop both physical and mental resilience.
Siepka Ludus Strength and Conditioning
siepkaludus@gmail.com
To contact the E9 Mafia email:
E9_A_Team@proton.me
Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview
Sponsors
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(503)325-2502
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