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DFN - Don't Forget Nuthin'
by Leonard J. Samborowski
Lessons learned from conversations with Military Veterans.
Episodes
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The Ranger Family: With Intent and Purpose
A conversation with father-and-son Rangers – Chris and Alex Weiss about service, commitment, and the Ranger tradition. Chris graduated from Ranger School with Class 8-87 and served in the 3rd Ranger Battalion. His son, Alex, is a graduate of Ranger Class 7-26 and now proudly serves with the 1st...
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Articulate Your Value: From Veteran to the Private Sector
Eric Vento is a Business Resilience leader with a passion for Law Enforcement and extensive experience in investigations, security and crisis management. Eric is the principal behind Government to Private, a recruiting and resume service that helps government professionals translate their...
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From the Q Course to the Courtroom
Jim Steiner, served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1988, spending most of his career in Special Operations. His military training included the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne and Ranger Schools and the Special Forces Q course. In Panama he was awarded the Jungle Expert award. During his...
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From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom
Andy Moye is a U.S. Navy Veteran, CEO of Glide Path Health, and a best-selling author. In this episode, Andy expands on the military lessons learned of the Moye family as documented in his recently published book, From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom. Along the way we discuss – 250 Years of Service...
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Find a Way or Make One: Gunnery Sergeant Boyd Brown III
USMC Gunnery Sergeant (Retired) Boyd Brown shares his experiences and thoughts about service to our great Nation. This episode is dedicated to the valor and honor of the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve unit based in Brook Park, Ohio. During their 2005...
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Save the Last Bullet: Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army
Heidi Langbein-Allen discusses the harrowing survival of her father, Wilhelm Langbein. Forced into the Nazi army in 1943 at the age of 13, Wilhelm's story is one of indoctrination, survival on the Russian front, and the lifelong struggle with PTSD. Heidi reflects on growing up in the shadow of…
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Bloom Where You're Planted: Ranger Class 9-69.
Brian O'Donnell is a former airline pilot, operations manager, Patriot and Military Veteran. LTC O'Donnell served 6 years in the Army and 18 in the U.S. Marine Corps. A resident of Massachusetts, Brian is a member of the U.S. Army Ranger Association, New England Chapter. Along the way we discuss:...
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Hope, Healing, Heart: Jeff Ladieu
Jeff Ladieu is an Army Veteran, Retired Captain of the New Hampshire State Police, and the current Executive Director of Camp Resilience, Gilford, NH. In this inspiring discussion Jeff shares his journey of leadership. Along the way we discuss the 3rd Generation Veteran (1:30), Ranger Class 6-97...
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Aggressive Leadership: Ranger Class May 1973
Sam Wood, Veteran and successful entrepreneur talks about the impact of his military service. Along the way we learn about Ranger School (5:35), the Intelligence of the U.S. Military (10:30), the difference between Special Forces and Rangers (11:40), the 1st Sergeant and Officer relationships...
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Tab, Tanks, & DARPA, Ranger Class January 1971
Originally recorded 21 April 2024 Thomas Quinn offers lessons learned from a remarkable military careeer, from Penn State ROTC to Germany, Fort Carson, ATEC and DARPA. Along the way we discuss Hands on Leadership (3:50), the Fulda Gap (17:25), Fort Carson (22:15), the Officer/NCO Partnership...
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Decide Who You Would Be, Ranger Class, November 1982
Orginially recorded 16 June 2024. David Siden, USMC, tells of his days as a Marine. Assigned to Co H, 23rd Marine Regiment and Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Siden served 7 years in uniform. Along the way we talk about his motivation for joining the Corps (2:00), parental support...
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Drill Sergeant Love: Victims vs. Champions
Robert Fecteau Jr., is a clinical business analyst with the Leidos' Health Group. He currently supports Electronic Healthcare Record Modernization (EHRM) within the Department of Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization (DHMSM) program. Rob served on Active Duty for 8 years. He entered...
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Irreverent Warriors
Bob Savin, is a private trainer, owner of Fitness Together, and Lead Coordinator of Irreverent Warriors (I.R.) an organization that brings Veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and drive a healthy culture within its members. Along the way we discuss – History of...
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Uncle Will Have His Way: Ranger Class 9-64
This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. It was originally published on 22 January 2025 and is re-released as part of a fundraiser campaign for scholarships for the children of Veterans. Ranger Bill...
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Willing and Able, Ranger Class Feb 1993
This episode was originally published on 14 April 2024. Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) Chris Kidd, is an Associate Professor, U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island. He was commissioned in the Infantry from the USMA in 1992. Col Kidd served in numerous troop leading and staff positions while...
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The Day I become a Stoic: Ranger Class 2-83
This podcast was originally aired on 10 April 2024. Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (retired), Jeffrey S. Buchanan is the former commander of the United States Army North (5th Army). General Buchanan served for more than 37 years as a transformational leader across a vast range of assignments from...
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Checkpoint Charlie, Ranger Class 9-58
Military Veteran Ranger Bob Kvederas provides a fascinating account of his 30+ years of service to America. This episode was originally published on 3 May 2025 through an associated podcast - Manager Memo. Along the way we discuss – Becoming a Soldier (1:00), Commando Walk (5:30), End of the…
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The Creed, Ranger 1988
A powerful conversation with CSM (R) Jimmy Carabello, a decorated combat Veteran of more than 32 years of honorable service to America. This episode was originally published 7 April 2024 on an associated podcast - Manager Memo. Along the way we talk about "Black Hats and Boot Black" (10:20),...
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Would you do it again? Ranger Class 502-73
This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. It was originally published on 19 March 2025 through an associated podcast - Manager Memo. Ranger Murray Johnson talks about his military service and Ranger...
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Nothing So Broken: The Vietnam War and the Power of Community
Chris Richards is the Director at Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust and the author of Nothing So Broken. His powerful book details the impact of the Vietnam War on his family and the importance of community as a way to manage the pain. Along the way we discuss – War, Always About the Families (3:30)…
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Walking Point, Vietnam, 1966 to 1968
Originally published: 24 March 2024 on an associated podcast, Manager Memo, Season 6, Episode 23. In this episode, Leo Joseph Heaney, a proud Vietnam Veteran, provides a raw and unfiltered account of his 17 months with Tiger Force, the long-range reconnaissance patrol (LRRP) of the 1st Battalion...
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Three Rangers Foundation: CSM Mike Hall
Mike Hall is a retired Command Sergeant Major who served with distinction for more than 34 years in the U.S. Army, leading America's finest in assignments from the squad to theater level. CSM Hall is the only soldier to have held a senior enlisted position at the Ranger Regiment, the Joint…
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A Simple Soldier, Ranger 1977
Originally published: 18 February 2024 on an associated podcast, Manager Memo, Season 6, Episode 19. In this episode, Greg d'Arbonne reflects on his distinguished 21-year career in the U.S. Army (1978–1999). A proud Veteran and Patriot, Greg's most memorable service included his role as an…
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9 Weeks of Increased Deprivation - Dan Fitch, Ranger Class 10-75
Dan Fitch is a USMA Grad ('78), a former Army Officer, patent attorney, and Fellow in the Virginia Law Foundation. Dan is recognized by his peers as one of the top 100 lawyers in Virginia. In this pod we share memories of the impact of Ranger Class 10-75. Along the way we discuss – Food...
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Loved the Crossed Rifles, Winter Ranger 1969
Originally published: 18 February 2024 on an associated podcast, Manager Memo, Season 6, Episode 18. In this episode, Jim Colligan shares vivid stories from his service in Vietnam, 1969. As a young officer, 1LT Colligan led an Infantry Platoon before becoming a 23-year-old Company Commander with...
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Charge that Hill, Ranger Class 12/70
Originally published: 18 February 2024, on an associated podcast, Manager Memo, Season 6, Episode 17. In this episode, Frank R. Casey—Patriot and proud Military Veteran—shares powerful lessons drawn from his experience at the U.S. Army Ranger School. The conversation explores the enduring value…
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Dream More, Do More, Become More
DFN (Don't Forget Nuthin') opens its 1st season, Episode #1 with a very special guest - Lieutenant General Robert W. Noonan, U.S. Army (Retired) — a distinguished military and corporate leader whose career spans over 35 years of service, including senior intelligence roles and executive…
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Lessons learned from conversations with Military Veterans.
HOSTED BY
Leonard J. Samborowski
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