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    The Kagan Dunlap Show

    The Official Podcast of Kagan Dunlap

    I’m Kagan Dunlap, and welcome to the Show! Storytelling is a huge part of our culture, and I want to enable people who have valuable stories, to share them with those who can benefit from them the most. You! Thank you for watching!

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    "They Told Us It Was Going To Be Tough And That We Were Going To Lose Men" Official Trailer With Leighton Willhite Jan 18, 2026
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    Leighton Willhite is a distinguished World War II veteran and former U.S. Marine Corps tank driver whose courage and service are woven into the history of the Battle of Iwo Jima. At just 19 years old, Cpl. Willhite landed on the black sands of Red Beach II with C Company, 5th Tank Battalion, driving an M4A3 Sherman tank nicknamed “Lucky” during one of the fiercest and most iconic battles of the Pacific Theater.During the brutal campaign on Iwo Jima in 1945, Willhite and his crew supported infantry units under intense combat conditions. In one notable act of valor, he assisted in a rescue under fire to save another Marine tank crew at Hill 362A, earning him the Bronze Star with “V” device for heroism.Decades after the war, in August 2025—on the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender—100-year-old Willhite experienced a remarkable reunion with Lucky, the very tank he operated in battle. The event, held at the National Museum of the Marine Corps’ support facility in Dumfries, Virginia, brought together his family across generations and offered a powerful, living connection to history that few veterans ever get to see.Leighton Willhite’s story is one of bravery, resilience, and enduring legacy. His service in the Marines and his bond with Lucky remind us of the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation and the importance of preserving their stories for future generations.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/


    #38 - Ethan Benard - A Brutally Transparent Weight-Loss Journey Of A Lifetime Jan 16, 2026
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    Ethan Benard is a popular content creator and influencer documenting his inspiring weight-loss journey after reaching a peak weight of 660 pounds. A former Twitch partner and gaming broadcaster, he now shares daily vlogs, gym sessions, meal preps, and motivational updates across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X blending his passions for God, gaming, tech, and personal transformation. With radical transparency, Ethan has built a massive following while navigating the challenges of sustainable health, public accountability, and real-life progress.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Ethan Benard Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethanbenard/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/EthanBenardLIVE/Threads - https://www.threads.com/@ethanbenardYoutube - https://youtube.com/@TheEthanBenardShowTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethanbenardlive?lang=enX - https://x.com/EthanBenard


    "I've Never Known What Normal Feels Like" | Official Trailer With Ethan Benard Jan 13, 2026
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    Ethan Benard is a popular content creator and influencer documenting his inspiring weight-loss journey after reaching a peak weight of 660 pounds.

    A former Twitch partner and gaming broadcaster, he now shares daily vlogs, gym sessions, meal preps, and motivational updates across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X blending his passions for God, gaming, tech, and personal transformation.

    With radical transparency, Ethan has built a massive following while navigating the challenges of sustainable health, public accountability, and real-life progress.

    Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Ethan Benard Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethanbenard/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/EthanBenardLIVE/Threads - https://www.threads.com/@ethanbenardYoutube - https://youtube.com/@theethanbenardshowTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethanbenardlive?lang=enX - https://x.com/EthanBenard


    #37 - Johnny Vargas - From Active Duty Army Soldier To Content Creator Jan 03, 2026
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    Johnny Vargas is an active-duty U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) and prominent military influencer known for his authentic content on military life, veteran news, benefits, mental health, and humorous skits.

    Hailing from California's San Fernando Valley, Vargas enlisted in the Army on January 1, 2013, initially serving as a cavalry scout before transitioning to Air Defense Artillery. His accidental entry into social media began in 2023 when a video posted by his wife went viral, sparking his curiosity and leading him to build a dedicated presence under the handle @Viva_La_Vargas (primarily on TikTok, with accounts on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook).

    Through consistent posting—often multiple videos per day focused on educating, entertaining, and emotionally connecting with audiences—he grew his following to approximately 300,000 across platforms by late 2025, reaching 35-45 million users monthly.

    Vargas has turned this into a thriving side business exceeding his military salary (around $90,000 annually), offering consulting, media management, keynote speaking, and brand partnerships while collaborating with organizations like the Association of the United States Army and veteran support groups.

    A married father of four with family military ties (including a grandfather in the Korean War), he is set to medically retire from the Army in summer 2026 and plans to expand his media ventures full-time. Vargas emphasizes genuineness, persistence, and supporting service members' transitions, often stating, "If I can do it, other veterans and active-duty members can too."


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    "Growing Up In Los Angeles Was Dangerous" | Official Trailer With Johnny Vargas Dec 29, 2025
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    Johnny Vargas is an active-duty U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) and prominent military influencer known for his authentic content on military life, veteran news, benefits, mental health, and humorous skits.Hailing from California's San Fernando Valley, Vargas enlisted in the Army on January 1, 2013, initially serving as a cavalry scout before transitioning to Air Defense Artillery. His accidental entry into social media began in 2023 when a video posted by his wife went viral, sparking his curiosity and leading him to build a dedicated presence under the handle @Viva_La_Vargas (primarily on TikTok, with accounts on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook).Through consistent posting—often multiple videos per day focused on educating, entertaining, and emotionally connecting with audiences—he grew his following to approximately 300,000 across platforms by late 2025, reaching 35-45 million users monthly.Vargas has turned this into a thriving side business exceeding his military salary (around $90,000 annually), offering consulting, media management, keynote speaking, and brand partnerships while collaborating with organizations like the Association of the United States Army and veteran support groups.A married father of four with family military ties (including a grandfather in the Korean War), he is set to medically retire from the Army in summer 2026 and plans to expand his media ventures full-time. Vargas emphasizes genuineness, persistence, and supporting service members' transitions, often stating, "If I can do it, other veterans and active-duty members can too."Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Johnny Vargas Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/viva_la_vargas_/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyVargasMusic/Threads - https://www.threads.com/@viva_la_vargas_Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Viva_La_VargasTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@vivalavargasX - https://x.com/Viva_La_Vargas


    #36 - Alyssa Michelle - The Path From Army Artillery Officer To Entrepreneur Dec 26, 2025
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    Alyssa Michelle was born and raised in upstate New York as one of four sisters in a middle-class family. Growing up in the 90s, she was more drawn to art, music, and church than athletics—until high school, when she decided to pursue the military and began building discipline through individual sports like track and cross country. That decision ultimately set her on a path of resilience and leadership.Alyssa attended SUNY Brockport, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and commissioning as the top cadet in her ROTC class in 2015. Alyssa branched into Field Artillery and began her Army career at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, serving as a Fire Support Officer. During her time in uniform, she took on roles at the company, platoon, and executive officerlevels, leading through demanding training cycles such as JRTC and earning a reputation for mental toughness and adaptability.In 2017, Alyssa became a mother and simultaneously navigated the challenges of divorce, leading her to make the difficult decision to leave active duty as a Captain in 2019. She transitioned into a corporate role in Austin, Texas, determined to create stability for her young son. During this time, she also launched her personal brand, Little Fit Patriot, which began with fitness modeling and bodybuilding competitions before evolving into online coaching and fitness content creation. By 2024, Alyssa realized her passion extended beyond fitness into storytelling and entrepreneurship. She exited corporate life to start her own media and production company, LFP Creative, while also partnering with the veteran nonprofit Warrior Rising. Today, Alyssa is the CEO of LFP Creative, blending her military discipline, creative vision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Her journey—from ROTC to active duty, from fitness influencer to founder—reflects resilience, reinvention, and risk-taking in pursuit of freedom and a life centered on meaningful connections and time with her son.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:Website - https://kagandunlapshow.com/X - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Alyssa Michelle Links:Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/littlefitpatriot/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FitPatriotTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@littlefitpatriot_YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LittlefitpatriotLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-michelle/


    "The Military Didn't Prepare Me For This" | Official Trailer of Episode 36 With Alyssa Michelle Dec 21, 2025
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    Alyssa Michelle was born and raised in upstate New York as one of four sisters in a middle-class family. Growing up in the 90s, she was more drawn to art, music, and church than athletics—until high school, when she decided to pursue the military and began building discipline through individual sports like track and cross country. That decision ultimately set her on a path of resilience and leadership.

    Alyssa attended SUNY Brockport, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and commissioning as the top cadet in her ROTC class in 2015. Alyssa branched into Field Artillery and began her Army career at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, serving as a Fire Support Officer. During her time in uniform, she took on roles at the company, platoon, and executive officerlevels, leading through demanding training cycles such as JRTC and earning a reputation for mental toughness and adaptability.

    In 2017, Alyssa became a mother and simultaneously navigated the challenges of divorce, leading her to make the difficult decision to leave active duty as a Captain in 2019. She transitioned into a corporate role in Austin, Texas, determined to create stability for her young son. During this time, she also launched her personal brand, Little Fit Patriot, which began with fitness modeling and bodybuilding competitions before evolving into online coaching and fitness content creation. By 2024, Alyssa realized her passion extended beyond fitness into storytelling and entrepreneurship. She exited corporate life to start her own media and production company, LFP Creative, while also partnering with the veteran nonprofit Warrior Rising.

    Today, Alyssa is the CEO of LFP Creative, blending her military discipline, creative vision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Her journey—from ROTC to active duty, from fitness influencer to founder—reflects resilience, reinvention, and risk-taking in pursuit of freedom and a life centered on meaningful connections and time with her son.

    Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:Website - https://kagandunlapshow.com/X - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Alyssa Michelle Links:Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/littlefitpatriot/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FitPatriotTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@littlefitpatriot_YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LittlefitpatriotLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-michelle/


    #35 - Lindsey Christmon - The First Woman In U.S. Army History To Pilot The AH-6M Little Bird Dec 19, 2025
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    Lindsey Chrismon is a U.S. Army veteran, pioneering aviator, Harvard Business School graduate, and tech entrepreneur known for breaking barriers and pursuing relentless excellence.Born in Montville, New Jersey, into a non-military family, Chrismon grew up as a self-described "tomboy," building tree forts, riding bikes, and excelling in sports from a young age. She competed in soccer, basketball, track, and even played drumline in her high school marching band. Entering West Point in 2010, Chrismon endured the grueling Cadet Basic Training ("Beast"), where blistered feet and self-doubt tested her resolve, but she persevered. As a cadet, she balanced rigorous academics, military training, and athletics, captaining the women's track team in events like the 400-meter hurdles, pentathlon, and heptathlon. She led the Black Knights to their first victory over Navy in track since 2007. Her leadership culminated in 2013–2014 when she was selected as First Captain of the Corps of Cadets—the highest cadet rank, responsible for leading all 4,400 cadets—making her only the fourth woman in West Point's history to hold this position and ranking her No. 1 in her class.Graduating in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in American Government and Politics, Chrismon commissioned as an Army Aviation officer. Her first assignment was flying the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter with the 3-6 Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, Texas, where she served as a platoon leader for four years. Seeking greater challenges, she applied to the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), known as the "Night Stalkers." After a rigorous assessment in 2018, she became the first woman in U.S. Army history to pilot the AH-6M Little Bird—a lightweight, highly maneuverable attack and assault helicopter used in high-stakes special operations. She flew missions requiring precision low-altitude flying, stealth, and multitasking, earning respect through her skill and leadership. Chrismon served nearly a decade in the Army, transitioning out in fall 2023.While at West Point, Chrismon met fellow cadet Gabe Chrismon (Class of 2014), a former Infantry officer; the couple later married and became business partners. Post-military, Chrismon pursued her long-held goal of attending Harvard Business School—she had written in her West Point yearbook a decade earlier that she wanted an HBS MBA. Accepted into the Class of 2025, she graduated in May 2025 with her MBA, focusing on entrepreneurship and technology. During her time at HBS, she co-founded Oply, an AI-powered home management platform that helps homeowners predict, manage, and automate maintenance to protect and increase property value. As co-founder and CEO, Chrismon leads the Nashville-based, venture-backed startup alongside her husband Gabe (COO). Drawing from their military discipline and prior experience in home services, Oply applies proactive principles—similar to aircraft maintenance—to revolutionize homeownership for busy families. Chrismon is also a Veteran Fellow (2025–2026) at the Hoover Institution, advocating for responsible AI governance.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:Website - https://kagandunlapshow.com/X - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Lindsey Chrismon Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lindsey.chrismon/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/lindsey.danilackLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-danilack-chrismon/X - https://x.com/lindseychrismon


    God Whispered Into My Ear "Lindsey This Is Exactly Where You Need To Be" | Official Trailer With Lindsey Chrismon Dec 14, 2025
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    Lindsey Chrismon is a U.S. Army veteran, pioneering aviator, Harvard Business School graduate, and tech entrepreneur known for breaking barriers and pursuing relentless excellence.

    At age 11, during a family picnic at West Point's Trophy Point, she fell in love with the military atmosphere and decided on the spot that she would attend the U.S. Military Academy.

    Despite applying only to West Point—putting all her eggs in one basket—she earned admission, along with recruitment for the women's track and field team, after securing a congressional nomination.Entering West Point in 2010, Chrismon endured the grueling Cadet Basic Training ("Beast"), where blistered feet and self-doubt tested her resolve, but she persevered. As a cadet, she balanced rigorous academics, military training, and athletics, captaining the women's track team in events like the 400-meter hurdles, pentathlon, and heptathlon. She led the Black Knights to their first victory over Navy in track since 2007.

    Her leadership culminated in 2013–2014 when she was selected as First Captain of the Corps of Cadets—the highest cadet rank, responsible for leading all 4,400 cadets—making her only the fourth woman in West Point's history to hold this position and ranking her No. 1 in her class.

    Graduating in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in American Government and Politics, Chrismon commissioned as an Army Aviation officer. Her first assignment was flying the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter with the 3-6 Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, Texas, where she served as a platoon leader for four years.

    Seeking greater challenges, she applied to the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), known as the "Night Stalkers." After a rigorous assessment in 2018, she became the first woman in U.S. Army history to pilot the AH-6M Little Bird—a lightweight, highly maneuverable attack and assault helicopter used in high-stakes special operations. She flew missions requiring precision low-altitude flying, stealth, and multitasking, earning respect through her skill and leadership.

    Chrismon served nearly a decade in the Army, transitioning out in fall 2023.While at West Point, Chrismon met fellow cadet Gabe Chrismon (Class of 2014), a former Infantry officer; the couple later married and became business partners. Post-military, Chrismon pursued her long-held goal of attending Harvard Business School—she had written in her West Point yearbook a decade earlier that she wanted an HBS MBA.

    Accepted into the Class of 2025, she graduated in May 2025 with her MBA, focusing on entrepreneurship and technology. During her time at HBS, she co-founded Oply, an AI-powered home management platform that helps homeowners predict, manage, and automate maintenance to protect and increase property value.

    As co-founder and CEO, Chrismon leads the Nashville-based, venture-backed startup alongside her husband Gabe (COO). Drawing from their military discipline and prior experience in home services, Oply applies proactive principles—similar to aircraft maintenance—to revolutionize homeownership for busy families. Chrismon is also a Veteran Fellow (2025–2026) at the Hoover Institution, advocating for responsible AI governance.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:Website - https://kagandunlapshow.com/X - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Lindsey Chrismon Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lindsey.chrismon/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/lindsey.danilackLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-danilack-chrismon/X - https://x.com/lindseychrismon


    #34 - Michael Rodriguez - The Green Beret Behind The Founding Of The Global War On Terror Memorial Dec 12, 2025
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    Michael “Rod” Rodríguez is the President and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation. Rod joined the U.S. Army in 1992 and attended the Special Forces Assessment and Selection course to become a Green Beret in 1997. In 2013, he was medically retired due to numerous combat injuries. His last assignment as a Green Beret came as a Sniper Instructor assigned to the JFK Special Warfare Center (Range 37) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He has deployed ten times in service to our nation. Rod’s involvement with the GWOT Memorial Foundation began in 2016, when he joined the organization as a board member in support of the Foundation’s sole mission to construct a Memorial on the National Mall that appropriately honors the profound service and sacrifices of all who served in America’s longest war. In 2018 Rod stepped into the leadership role of the Foundation as President and CEO.From 2015-2018 Rod served as a member of President George W. Bush’s Military Service Initiative Advisory Council, advising and supporting the President and leadership of the Bush Institute on strategies and programs to support veterans and their families. In 2013, Rod was appointed as a Fellow of the Manhattan-based Explorers Club, an international organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific exploration and inquiry, for his research on traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress. In August of 2021, Rod, assisted in evacuating U.S. allied personnel and their families from Afghanistan. He assists several other charities in the veteran and non-veteran spaces, and is called up for leadership advice, and strategies to private businesses and local, state, and national government agencies. Rod is a proud Norwich University graduate who holds a B.S. in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis and an M.A. in Diplomacy with a concentration in International Conflict Management.As an artist who works with metal, Rod is a passionate advocate for the power of art to heal, tell a story, share an emotion, connect, and inspire us all. In addition to being part of several private collections to include the British Royal Family, his work has been exhibited at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and several other galleries across the nation. Rod also has worked with the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Forces initiative. Rod is a New Mexico native who comes from a family with a strong tradition of military service. His father is a Vietnam veteran, both his grandfathers, and several other family members served during World War II. The mother of his children served for 21 years and deployed six times, their eldest son is stationed at Ft. Bragg and has deployed 4 times, one of which was to the same regions of Afghanistan as Rod and his mother. Rod has been an outspoken advocate for veterans and their families and often speaks publicly on the need to increase understanding of life experiences between the civilian and military communities. Most importantly, Rod is a proud abuelo (grandfather), padre (father), and hermano (brother) to many.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:Website - https://kagandunlapshow.com/X - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Michael Rodriguez Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monsterzdad/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/michael.rodriguez.77398LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rodr%C3%ADguez-367b7b58/X - https://x.com/Monsterzdad


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