GRP 184- Always Faithful Always Forward: The Story of Marine Raider Nick Jones

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We hear the story of Nick Jones, a retired Marine Raider and recipient of the Navy Cross, for his bravery. Jones shares his experience serving in Afghanistan in the infantry and later in Iraq as part of the Marine Special Operations, where he engaged in direct combat against ISIS. He also discusses the toll that special operations can take on family life and the importance of supporting veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. Jones's story is both inspiring and eye-opening, providing listeners with a glimpse into the dedication and sacrifice required of those who serve in the military.

Main Takeaways

• Joining the Marine Corps

• Marine Expeditionary Unit

• Scout Sniper Platoon

• Afghanistan 

• Iraq 

• ISIS

• Navy Cross 

Visit Nick Jones foundations website:

http://www.talonsreachfoundation.org

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GRP 183-The Uyghur Crisis: China's Genocidal Campaign in East Turkestan with the Prime Minister in Exile Salih Hudayar

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The Prime Minister in exile of East Turkestan, Salih Hudayar, is joining me for this week's podcast. East Turkestan is the homeland of the Uyghur Muslims. Hudayar shares his personal story of growing up in East Turkestan and his family's experience with political persecution. He discusses the Chinese government's mass internment and genocidal campaign targeting Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other Turkish peoples, including forced assimilation, concentration camps, slave labor, sterilization, and indoctrination of children. 

Hudayar emphasizes the importance of the international community taking action to address this human rights crisis and the critical role of East Turkistan in Chinese strategy. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the severity of the situation in Xinjiang and the urgency for global intervention.

  Main Takeaways

• The Origins of the Uyghur Conflict with China

• China using forced Uyghur labor 

• Salih Hudayars Journey to Becoming Prime Minister in Exile 

• Mass surveillance of Uyghurs by the Chinese Communist Party

• Mass sterilization and rape of Uyghur women

Follow Prime Minister Hudayar:

https://twitter.com/SalihHudayar 

https://east-turkistan.net

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GRP 182-What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality: My Conversation with Delta Force Operator Dave Nielsen

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My friend Dave Nielsen, a former Army Ranger and Delta Force Operator is back on the podcast. Dave co-hosts a brand new show called the Christology Podcast. After leaving the Army, he got a theology and biblical studies degree. We discussed the difficulty of Delta's selection and how his experience in dealing with adversity growing up in Detroit helped him make it through. 

Dave talked about the culture of servant leadership at Delta Force which plays a crucial role in the unit's success. We touched on his time as a dog handler and his dog Pepper. There are many nuances of operating in a Special Mission Unit that, includes going after bomb makers and dealing with enemies who wear suicide vest. We touched on Hostage Rescue Operations, Faith, Israel, his time in the Ranger Regiment, and much more. Tune in. 

Main Takeaways

• The Christology Podcast

• Dealing with Adversity 

• The 75th Ranger Regiment

• Delta Force

• Polish Ambush 

• Dog Handler

• Injured on a Jump

Follow The Christology Podcast on all podcast platforms:

Youtube

Spotify

Apple Podcast

Follow Dave Nielsen on Instagram:

The Christology Podcast

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GRP 181-Exonerating the MARSOC Seven and Exposing Military Injustices: A Conversation with Marine Major Fred Galvin

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Former Marine Major Fred Galvin discusses the exoneration of the MARSOC Seven, who was falsely accused of killing civilians in Afghanistan. He sheds light on the flaws in the military justice system and the need for accountability among the Major Generals. He also discusses the ongoing legal battle of the MARSOC Three. Galvin expresses concern about the state of the military and the potential conflict with China over Taiwan, highlighting the need for strong leadership. With insightful commentary on current issues within and the military world, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in military justice and leadership.

Main Takeaways

• The MARSOC Three

• Major Galvin's journey into the Marine Corps

• First Commanding Officer of MARSOC in Combat

• Being ambushed and then accused of war crimes

• The dishonesty of Marine Corps Generals

• War with China

Get a copy of Major Galvin's book and website:

A Few Bad Men

www.commandoshow.com

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GRP 180-Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings: My Conversation with Nick Smith The Founder Of Geo Owl

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Army veteran and founder of Geo Owl, Nick Smith, discusses the growing importance of geospatial intelligence across various industries, including healthcare, farming, and elite intelligence operations. However, using geospatial intelligence also raises national security concerns, particularly regarding China's capacity, capability, and reach for stealing technology. Smith argues that economic warfare might be the actual version of World War Three, and cutting off access to the US market could lead to conflict with China. The podcast delves into the potential risks of allowing Chinese companies access to the US market and the need for strong leadership to address the issue and prevent future conflicts. 

We discussed various use cases for geospatial intelligence, including the war in Ukraine and the services provided by Geo Owl. Tune in.

Main Takeaways

• Geospatial Intelligence

• Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

• The threat posed by China

• Working for American Special Operations

• Working for American Intelligence Agencies 

• OSINT

Follow Nick Smith:

Website: ⁠www.geoowl.com⁠

Podcast: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@NDSpodcast/about⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thendsshow?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=⁠

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