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Go Commando Show

by Fred Galvin

The Go Commando Show, hosted by retired Marine Major Fred Galvin who commanded a Marine Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan. The purpose of the Go Commando Show is to share diverse practices on health, leadership and overcoming adversities.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 46 - Jill Goetsch Gold Star Wife of Lt Ben Colgan

    Ben Colgan was raised in a family that opposed war, yet Ben felt a deep sense of patriotism and desire to serve in a meaningful way. Upon graduating high school Ben enlisted in the US Army and went on to serve in the world's most secretive and elite unit, US Army's Delta Force. Ben served around...

  2. Episode 45 : Bill Tarleton - Marine Raider with Task Force Violent

    Bill Tarleton served in the Marine Corps infantry and Special Operations conducting combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as other missions in Africa and South America. He discusses the early years in Marine Special Operations.

  3. Episode 44 Dr. Sandra Billinger - Cardiovascular Health

    Dr. Sandra Billinger is a Physical Therapist who completed a PhD to research heart health for patients to overcome the impacts of heart attacks and stroke. She is an associate professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center as well as their Director of the Research in Exercise and...

  4. Episode 43 Lieutenant Colonel Brad Carr USMC (retired) on leadership

    Lieutenant Colonel Carr served 25 years in the Marine infantry, force reconnaissance and special operations communities. He discusses leadership lessons for leaders in demanding assignments.

  5. Episode 42 : Lieutenant Colonel Trent Blackson USMC (retired) on Leadership

    LtCol Blackson's served a very unique career that included service as an enlisted Marine and officer in the Marine infantry, reconnaissance and force reconnaissance. His experiences exemplify sacrificial service and dangerous duty in combat and overseas.

  6. Episode 41 : Marine Drill Instructors - transforming civilians into an elite force

    For over two centuries the Marines have fought for America across the globe. The central character in creating "Marines" is the Marine Drill Instructor. This episode goes behind the lines to recon how Marine Drill Instructors transform civilians into Marines.

  7. Episode 40 Dr. Brett Haake performing a Stem Cell Procedure

    Dr. Brett Haake is an anesthesiologist, stem cell physician and former Navy Medical Officer who deployed to Afghanistan and across Asia. This episode focuses on a stem cell treatment to both knees.

  8. Episode 39 : Dr. Brett Haake, Anesthesiologist and Stem Cell Physician

    Dr. Haake explains his career path that led him to practice and become a partner in a Stem Cell practice. He is a former Navy medical officer and Afghanistan campaign veteran. Episode 39 provides a procedure overview, Episode 40 shows an actual stem cell procedure.

  9. Rapid Fire Questions with Candidate Barry Bell for Congress

    Barry Bell enlisted in the Marine Corps immediately after high school to serve as an Infantryman where he deployed twice to the Middle-East and Pacific Rim. He also served as an Army Intelligence Officer where he deployed to combat in Afghanistan with 5th Stryker Brigade. He went on to complete…

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  10. Episode 37 Candidate for US Congress - Barry Bell

    Barry Bell enlisted in the Marine Corps immediately after high school to serve as an Infantryman where he deployed twice overseas. He also served as an Army Intelligence Officer deploying to combat in Afghanistan followed by earning his MBA and working in the corporate sector for 5.5 years. Now…

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  11. Episode 36 : Rob Hughes ABC News Anchor and US Army Infantry Officer

    Rob Hughes attended the University of Southern California and started his career in reporting in Yuma, Arizona. He has since worked as a reporter for ABC,CBS and NBC. He feels strongly about serving as an American soldier and became a US Army Infantry Officer with the Oklahoma Army National Guard...

  12. Episode 35 Colonel Powers USMC (retired) - A Warrior's Warrior

    Colonel Powers left everything on the battlefield and training fields as he gave 26 years of service with complete commitment in the Marine Infantry, Reconnaissance, Special Operations and a tour with the Dutch Commandos. He is a Warrior's Warrior who has inspired countless Marines through his...

  13. Episode 34 : Branden Naccarato - Marine Raider, Master Sergeant (Retired)

    Branden's service as a Marine is unique in that he completed his entire service of two decades in elite units. His first 2.5 years were spent overseas in Recon, followed by his last 17 years stationed in California with Force Recon and the Marine Raiders where he deployed multiple times to Iraq,...

  14. Episode 33 : Rob Trivino - combat leadership in a Special Missions Unit

    Rob Trivino served for over 20 years in the US Army's 18th Airborne Corps, US Army Rangers and an Army Special Missions Unit. His service includes combat in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. He published, "A Warriors' Path" in 2015 and discusses leadership lessons.

  15. Episode 32 : Dr. Stephen Haake on Business Leadership

    Dr. Stephen Haake is the founder and owner of Haake Family Dental. He is the first in his family to become a doctor but he does carry on his family's focus on entrepreneurship. His drive, initiative and continuous improvement of his business principles are extremely valuable tools for any...

  16. Episode 31 : Justin Carroll - Marine Special Operator discusses Privacy and Security

    Justin Carroll served in Marine Recon, Force Recon, Marine Special Operations (Raiders) and for the US Government overseas. He returned to be a civilian instructor with the Marine Special Operations Command's schoolhouse on various special skills. His book "The Complete Privacy and Security Desk...

  17. Episode 30 : Colonel Stephen Armes, Marine Corps Force Fitness Director

    Colonel Armes has served in the Marine Corps for over 26 years as an infantry officer. He is a combat veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was awarded the bronze star medal for valor. He is also a competitive triathlete and has won numerous races and titles in his class. Colonel Armes…

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  18. Episode 29 : The Cost of Freedom. America's Battle for Independence (Philadelphia and Valley Forge)

    America's Independence and Freedom's were not merely bold ideas declared in 1776 they were paid for in the blood of our American soldiers in battles that lasted eight years. This podcast examines the actions in Philadelphia through Valley Forge.

  19. Episode 28 : LtCol Morgan USMC (ret.) on the MARSOC-7 Courtroom Trial

    LtCol Steve Morgan was a jury member during the 2008 Marine Special Operations Command Court of Inquiry Trial. He provides this exclusive interview regarding his account of being a jury member during the 7-29 January 2008 trial of two Marine Special Operations Command officers regarding their...

  20. Episode 27 LtCol Steve Morgan USMC Ret Artillery and Intelligence Officer

    This is part one in a three part series with LtCol Steve Morgan USMC (retired) served as a Marine Corps officer for over 30 years. His service included duty at numerous posts from Alaska, Hawaii, coast to coast, Japan and during combat tours in the Persian Gulf and in Afghanistan. His primary...

  21. Episode 26 : Dr. Katie Siengsukon - Research on Sleep's impact on the Mind and Body

    Dr. Katie Siengsukon has concentrated her research in the area of sleep and the impact it has on the mind and the body. She has performed numerous studies to find relationships between sleep, aerobic exercise and how it impacts patients with multiple sclerosis and strokes.

  22. Episode 25: Nathan Parker - Managing Manpower

    Nathan Parker is an exceptional example of overcoming all obstacles in both his professional and personal life. His optimism during adversity provides a sound strategy for leaders and managers who are dealing with difficult challenges in effectively managing manpower. Nathan served in the US...

  23. Episode 24: Marty Nevshemal - CFO Sporting KC, Author, Marine Veteran

    Marty Nevshemal set goals while playing competitive youth soccer and he has done well in applying the same goal setting principle to accomplishments as a business professional. Marty has been extremely successful throughout his academic endeavors earning both bachelors and an MBA degrees in...

  24. Episode 23: Tim New, Founder/Owner Onsite Logic, Cyber Security

    Tim New provides a very eye opening look at the threat to individuals and businesses with the skyrocketing group of cyber terrorists who attack the networks and data of individuals, businesses and governments. Tim also discusses overcoming adversity through both a life threatening health risk and...

  25. Episode 22 Joe Groebl Co-Founder Groebl Brothers

    Joe Groebl and his brother Tim Groebl bring 47 years of sound financial planning experience to their customers through sound consultation and a wide variety of investment tools. Following my first military enlistment in the Marine Corps, I worked with Joe and Tim Groebl as a Financial Consultant…

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  26. Episode 21: Nick Coffman, Marine Iraq Vet, author, SOFREP writer, IT Manager

    Nick has a passion for excellence and for writing as well as reporting on the truth of our Special Operations Forces as they train and fight around the globe. He relentlessly investigates and reports military cases without any bias for SOFREP (Special Operations Forces Report.) His career path is...

  27. Episode 20 : John Ilif - Army Green Beret to Entrepreneur

    John has a powerful story of overcoming significant challenges which he describes not only through his 12 years of service as an Army Green Beret but his decision to support his wife and three children (one with special needs.) John made the decision to leave the Army and aggressively worked in...

  28. Episode 19 : Wesley Shibata - Owner/Designer DEVTAC

    Wesley Shibata has an impressive story as an entrepreneur and visionary designer. He is a true boot-strap business owner who worked a full time job to create his own business capital enabling his revolutionary military equipment design and global marketing strategy. His passion is matched only by...

  29. Episode 18 : Diana West - Courage and Integrity in Journalism

    Diana West is an author and journalist discussing the raw facts of how American journalism has lost course by providing filtered and biased stories to the American people. Diana's detailed investigative research provides facts based on what her subjects have publicly stated. Diana explains how...

  30. Episode 17 Antietam - The Bloodiest Day on American Soil

    Listen or Watch on the Go Commando Show's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgywO0C1c0oc7dnkVUSbRHQ/videos?view_as=subscriber Colonel Kelly Alexander USMC (retired) provides the battlefield perspective of General Robert E. Lee (Commander of the Confederate Army at Antietam) and…

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  31. Episode 16 : Colonel Alexander USMC (retired) discusses leadership

    Colonel Alexander served over 20 years in the Marine Corps leading Marines at the Infantry Platoon through the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force levels. He discusses many of the aspects of leading Marines and Special Operations Forces in challenging environments. His inspirational...

  32. Episode 15 US Marine Raiders of WW II

    The two year history from inception in Feb 1942 through combat operations in the Pacific campaign through the disbandment of the Marine Raiders in Feb 1944 is described. Make sure that you view the Marine Raiders Museum in Quantico, Virginia to see the images of these World War II Raiders combat...

  33. Episode 14 : Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3rd District)

    Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3rd District) has fought to defend the rights of several rank and file military members caught in the political cross hairs of the military services and the front line foot soldiers doing their jobs. His tenacity to defend service members' causes are equally…

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  34. Episode 13 : Jake New, MD / PhD candidate and cancer researcher

    Jake New explains his motivation in becoming a MD / PhD graduate of the Kansas University Medical Center's (Scientific Research) program. Jakes' grandmother was a significant part of Jake's upbringing. She was a lifelong volunteer and survived a very rare form of blood cancer for 60+ years. Jake...

  35. Episode 12 : Debbie Austin - Gold Star Mom

    Debbie Austin is a Gold Star mother from Kansas who was notified by the US Army in October 2006 that her son, Private First Class Shane Austin, US Army was Killed In Action during a combat patrol while serving in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Debbie discusses her son Shane's life and how she has overcame her...

  36. Episode 11: Dr Pry, former CIA talks about EMP threat to America

    Dr. Peter Vincent Pry, former CIA and current Chief of Staff of the Electromagnetic Pulse Task Force, discusses the existing EMP capability and known military employment doctrine of EMP tactics against the United States. Dr. Pry has multiple doctorates and has spent his life devoted to serving...

  37. Episode 9: Dr. Willits talks on inflammation in the human body

    Dr. Brad Willit, owner of Mission Wellness, talks on an overview of chiropractic care and the impact of inflammation in the human body. http://www.missionwellnesskc.com/

  38. Episode 7 : Darren Hamilton, CFO Paradise Helicopters, Kona Hawaii

    Darren Hamilton, call sign "Nuke", is a US Air Force Academy graduate, a US Marine Corps officer, Marine Cobra attack helicopter pilot, University of Southern California MBA graduate and presently the Chief Financial Officer, and company pilot with Paradise Helicopters in Kona, Hawaii. Darren...

  39. Episode 10 : Dr. Brad Willits on Pain Killers

    Dr. Brad Willits joins the Go Commando team to discuss natural health solutions and the damaging effects of pain killers on the human body.

  40. Episode 8 : Dave, Darren and Fred Talk on Commaraderie

    Dave Blassingame (callsign "Slant"), Darren Hamilton (callsign "Nuke") and Fred Galvin served together and deployed to combat in Iraq while assigned to 1st Force Reconnaissance Company. They discuss their friendship and the importance of focusing on the future, striving for excellence and not...

  41. Episode 6: Dave Blassingame, former Marine Cobra attack helicopter pilot

    Dave Blassingame served as a US Marine officer, attack helicopter pilot and Forward Air Controller during three combat deployments to Iraq. He has successfully transitioned from active duty to a commercial real estate developer in Mid-America. Dave talks about his experiences flying the attack...

  42. Episode 0 : Introduction to the Go Commando Show

    Fred Galvin talks about his military service, family, trials in life and business. The reason to creating the Go Commando Show and how the guests and their knowledge may benefit you.

  43. Episode 5 : Lynn Parman, President/CEO American Royal Assn. : On Leadership and Effective Executive Team Dynamics

    Lynn Parman, President/CEO American Association Lynn reveals her leadership lessons on effective executive team dynamics and proven non-profit strategies. Lynn Parman is the first female President and CEO of the American Royal Association since its foundation in 1899. Lynn's inspirational...

  44. Episode 4 : Samantha Cooper DPT, Sport + Spine KC, Dry Needling

    Samantha Cooper, DPT : Sport + Spine KC Samantha Cooper performs dry needling trigger point therapy procedures on the wrist and knee. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2gaDXmZgP0

  45. Episode 3 : Samantha Cooper DPT, Sport + Spine KC Talks Physical Therapy

    Samantha Cooper DPT - Sport + Spine KC Samantha Cooper discusses her passion for treating athletes and her educational track. To watch video click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMBqFbV7_1U&t=166s

  46. Episode 2 : Drew Dischinger DPT : Discussing Physical Therapy / Entrpreneuriship

    Drew Dischinger : Owner, Sport + Spine KC Drew discusses his career path as an collegiate swimming coach and his academic track pivot from architecture to completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Drew and Fred discuss entrepreneurship and starting your own small business from the ground up....

  47. Episode 1C : Chad Welter D.C. Manipulation and Laser Therapy of the Neck.

    Chad Welter D. C. - Active Family Chiropractic Chad performs manipulation and laser therapy with the Litecure Laser on the Neck. Check out the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7k5CExWZ1M&t=14s

  48. Episode 1b : Chad Welter D.C. using Litecure Laser on a Severe Leg Injury.

    Chad Welter : Active Family Chiropractic Performs treatment using the Litecure Laser on the lower leg to safely expedite relieving pain and bruising. Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv7heYZRwII&t=64s

  49. Episode 1a : Chad Welter D. C. Spinal Adjustment of the Back

    Chad Welter D.C., Active Family Chiropractic. Spinal manipulation of the back on Fred Galvin. Chad utilizes electronic instruments to assist in the manipulation of the back. Check out the You Tube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5LcFtCDUrk&t=84s

  50. Episode 1 : Chiropractic Treatments of Neck, Back and Leg

    Discussion with Chad Welter D.C. of Active Family Chiropractic Demonstration of the Litecure laser to treat a severe injury to the lower leg. Spinal manipulation treatment of the back. Spinal manipulation treatment of the neck. Finally, Chad Welter and Fred Galvin discuss the risks and rewards of...

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The Go Commando Show, hosted by retired Marine Major Fred Galvin who commanded a Marine Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan. The purpose of the Go Commando Show is to share diverse practices on health, leadership and overcoming adversities.

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