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May 13, 2021

Disrupting the Project Management Scene: COO of DOL Coach Josh Cunio

“Project management involves the planning and organization of a company's resources to move a specific task, event, or duty towards completion (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/project-management.asp). It’s that simple. It does NOT specify ANY specific industry or position, it IS a skillset that is unknowingly practiced by many on a daily and weekly basis.…

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May 6, 2021

TEDx Speaker & Military Career Personal Brand Strategist: Lida Citroën Interview Part 2

Hope everyone is having a great week. In this episode (Part 2 of 2), I am honored to have a guest that is very genuine in her mission and overall career purpose. I have Mrs. Lida Citroën joining us. Thank you for giving us your time today, Lida. Lida has…

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May 2, 2021

The Morning Formation Podcast Trailer

Thank you for stopping by and visiting "The Morning Formation Podcast," on YouTube. Let me know what you think! And check out my website here: https://whattimeisformation.buzzsprout.com/

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April 28, 2021

TEDx Speaker & Military Career Personal Brand Strategist: Lida Citroën Interview Part 1

Hope everyone is having a great week. In this episode (part 1 of 2), I am honored to have a guest that is very genuine in her mission and overall career purpose. I have Mrs. Lida Citroën joining us. Executive Brand Strategist • TEDx Speaker • Keynote & Trainer •…

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April 16, 2021

From Tough Upbringing to Career Influencer: Interview with Act Now Education Founder and Naval Of...

A few weeks ago, I had the honor to sit down with a man who has positively affected the lives of THOUSANDS of our Nation’s heroes. He came from growing up in a New York foster home to having a successful career as an Officer in the United States Navy.…

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March 28, 2021

Unexpected Success: Ep 3 Retired Army 1SG Phillips to retirement

Finishing up part 3 of 3 podcast series with my father, 1SG Phillips. We’ve spoken about his time in the military, from his initial draft notice in 1971 to his time in Ranger School and finishes up his career at East Range in Wahiawa, Hawaii to being a First Sergeant…

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March 27, 2021

The Prospect, Ep. 2: 1SG Phillips continues his career as a US Army Drill Instructor #Military

Part 2 of 3: I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army…

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March 26, 2021

Anticipated Duty, Ep 1: Retired 1SG Samuel Phillips being drafted for #Vietnam War & #Ranger School

I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army Basic Combat Training, Advance…

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March 19, 2021

Moving Forward: An Interview with USMC SGT John Peck (Critically injured in combat; lost his arms...

Welcome to the Morning Formation. I’m your host Papa Kilo. Today, we have our guest Marine Corps Sergeant John Peck joining us. During his military service he was deployed twice. During his 2007 deployment in Iraq he was injured while on patrol from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and suffered…

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March 5, 2021

Military to Entrepreneur: Interview with OIF Marine Corps Veteran & CEO of The Mobile Cigar Loung...

In this episode, I get a chance to sit down and have a chat with with Marine Veteran Joey Mac, the CEO and co-founder of "The Mobile Cigar Lounge." His business employs over 10 military veterans and is known to bring the memories and the fun by offering a mobile…

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Feb. 26, 2021

The USMC Opportunist: Interview with the edible and useable Crayon maker and Marine Corps Veteran...

This week, I get a chance to talk with Marine Veteran Frank Manteau, one of the co-founders for “Crayons-Ready-to-Eat (CREs), to talk about his military career, Veteran’s Network on Clubhouse, transitioning to the civilian sector, wise words of advice, and running the business. His innovative, edible crayon business is both…

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Feb. 19, 2021

Meet the Host: Getting to Know KP and The Podcast "Reason"

In this podcast, I wanted to take the time to talk about my "reason," and a little about who I am. In time, we'll get to know one another much better, but my focus is to be a podium for veterans to sound off, learn information, highlight successful veterans, ad…

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Feb. 12, 2021

Unexpected Success: Retired Army 1SG Phillips cover the third install of his military career to r...

Finishing up part 3 of 3 podcast series with my father, 1SG Phillips. We’ve spoken about his time in the military, from his initial draft notice in 1971 to his time in Ranger School and finishes up his career at East Range in Wahiawa, Hawaii to being a First Sergeant…

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Feb. 5, 2021

The Prospect: 1SG Phillips continues his career as a US Army Drill Instructor Course

Part 2 of 3: I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army…

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Feb. 4, 2021

Ret. Army 1SG Samuel Phillips on being drafted for Vietnam War, Ranger School, & early Army career

I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army Basic Combat Training, Advance…

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Jan. 30, 2021

Anticipated Duty: Retired Army 1SG Samuel Phillips on being drafted for Vietnam, Ranger School, h...

I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army Basic Combat Training, Advance…

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Jan. 9, 2021

Pandemic Exercise Idea: A Neighborhood Outdoor Exercise from the Military #militaryfitness #rucking

The ruck march- So, many of us, who served in the military, all went through the rigorous initial training of either Basic Combat Training or Boot Camp. This specific task involved carry a heavy lead, sometimes forced with a run, and a time hack. The idea is that a Soldier/Marine…

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Nov. 28, 2020

Outdoor Cooking a Holiday Turkey Done Easy! (Emeril Lagasse Oil-Less Fryer)

Several times a year, we attend large family gatherings with our loved ones, but due to recent lockdowns from COVID we've been forced to learn a new way of life. Instead of showing up to your auntie's awesome family gathering with you lame, store bought dip and frozen pie, we've…

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Nov. 6, 2020

5 Quick Veterans Day Facts in 2020 & saying "Thank you" to a military Veteran

Wanna learn something new today about a holiday that is celebrated toward an average 5%-6% of the US population? Here are 5 incredible facts about Veterans Day. 2020 has been a wild ride, thus far. Aside from Thanksgiving and Christmas, we have another special holiday happening soon, Veterans Day so…

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Sept. 25, 2020

An Army Captain & A Devil Dawg: COVID19 Lockdown Weekend Family GTFO Edition

Ever since last Spring, everyone has been locked down, for the most part. Summer has come and gone, now. We've cancelled trips to visit loved ones, had lesser than ideal birthdays, no gatherings at holidays, and remained indoors. My battle, Ruben (Marine), and I decided to take it outdoors into…

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Sept. 16, 2020

America The Beautiful Federal Park Passes and Benefits for Military Vets!!!

Welcome heros! Today I am going to share a veteran benefit that’ll help YOU better cope with any physical or emotional wounds and also help with escaping the madness taking place in today’s society and it involves Mother Nature. Stay tuned. What’s to do when EVERYTHING is closed in your…

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Aug. 27, 2020

A Lieutenant's (LTs) War Experience: Operation Iraqi Freedom 1

I was 24 years old when I commissioned into active duty and had just graduated college in 2003. I was previously enlisted in the National Guards while I was in college, which means I DID go to basic training and AIT so I was acquainted with the military culture, to…

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June 21, 2020

June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month

Think you understand Post Traumatic Stress Disorder aka PTSD? I have some concepts about PTSD that you might not have taken into consideration before, in dealing with PTSD and the military. June is PTSD Awareness Month and with everything going on in the world, I want to take some time…

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June 1, 2020

Operation Iraqi Freedom III (2004-2005) Originally made back in 2005

This is a combination of videos and pictures from my Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment in 2004-2005. I served with the 25th ID as a Platoon Leader for a transportation platoon. As a brand new 2nd Lieutenant, this was my first leadership position. I achieved, I failed, we survived together, but…

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