26 Andrew Malkemus - US Army Special Forces, APM at Clune Construction Company, Husband, Father

Andrew Malkemus - served over 8 years in the US Army, primarily with the 10th Special Forces Group, Mountain Detachment, specializing in Arctic Warfare. Today, Andrew is an APM at Clune Construction Company. Most importantly, Andrew is a Husband and Father➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/SummaryIn this conversation, Andrew Malkemus shares his journey from childhood in Southern California to joining the U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret. He discusses his early aspirations of being a professional athlete, the pivotal moments that led him to enlist, and the rigorous training he underwent, including basic training, airborne school, and the selection process for Special Forces. Andrew reflects on the challenges he faced, the personal growth he experienced, and the importance of support from his family throughout his military career. In this conversation, Andrew Malkemus shares his journey through Special Forces training, language acquisition, and military free fall school, culminating in his deployment experience in Eastern Europe. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, including finding a new career path in project management, the importance of networking, and the resources available for veterans. Andrew emphasizes the significance of wellness practices and personal growth while also sharing insights on translatable skills gained from military service.Mentions in This VideoAndrew's Info:➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-malkemus/➡︎ Books:- Summer House: https://amzn.to/3WZayTe (amazon)Subscribe To Our Podcast Here➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/The Veterans Who Build Show➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built EnvironmentThe VWB Show Sponsors➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to buildTimecodes / Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background09:29 Enlisting in the Army17:08 Basic Training and Airborne School20:34 Special Forces Selection Process29:35 Selected for the Special Forces Qualification Course32:33 The Q Course: From Selection to Specialization36:03 Surviving and Thriving in the Q Course51:00 Language Training and Cultural Exchange58:13 Mastering Arctic Warfare Skills01:04:54 Personal Growth and the Importance of Teamwork01:07:01 Translating Military Skills to the Civilian Workforce01:09:50 Prioritizing Physical and Mental Wellness in Transition01:14:50 Finding Escape and Relaxation in Books#veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark