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The Oath We Took
by The Oath We took
Telling the story of the Marine Corps through the Marines who served.
Episodes
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Marine to veteran advocate - Sarah Klimm
Sarah Klimm's Marine Corps Journey Sarah Klimm joined the Marine Corps initially because she wanted to do something different from her small hometown and gain marketable skills. She chose aviation maintenance as her job. After her first enlistment, she got out and worked in retail for a while....
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Marine to Veteran Advocate - Joshua Stanwitz
Join me this week as I speak with Josh about his time in service and what he is doing now to assist veterans and their families in their transition.
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Marine to business owner and podcast host - Shawn Murphy
From Marine Corps career recruiter to business owner and podcast host, join me as I speak with Shawn Murphy and he shares about his Marines Corps journey and what he is doing now.
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Hero and advocate among us - Samuel Deeds Part 2
Join me this week as I speak with Samuel Deeds who shares his journey of fighting for the medical care he deserves after being an IED while deployed, saving the lives of multiple people in a riptide and his mental health journey and advocacy for veterans and first responders. Last week we heard…
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Hero and advocate among us - Samuel Deeds
Join me this week as I speak with Samuel Deeds who shares his journey of fighting for the medical care he deserves after being an IED while deployed, saving the lives of multiple people in a riptide and his mental health journey and advocacy for veterans and first responders. This is the first…
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Marine Corps to the Peace Corps - Joe Nava
This week I am honored to be joined by Joe Nava who I served with in the Marine Corps. During this episode, Joe shared his experience in the Marine Corps, revealing that he joined to explore the world and his uncle's influence played a role in his decision. He also shared that his first duty...
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Marine Corps to the Dept. of Ag. - John Locke
Tabitha and John discussed the experiences and benefits of serving in the Marine Corps or its reserves, with John sharing his personal journey from active duty to civilian life and his current position at the USDA. They also discussed the importance of mental health, particularly in parenting…
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Marine to Legislative Associate - Eric Johnson
This week I am honored to have Eric Johnson on the current Legislative Associate - Grassroots and National Security with the American Legion. Eric joined the Marine Corps with the goal of being a rifleman, but needs of the Marine Corps changes his plans. Listen to his story as he shares his...
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Marine leading through politics - Leroy Garcia
Leroy Garcia currently serves as Chief of Staff for Rural Business-Cooperative Services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Prior to this appointment Garcia served as a Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Garcia was elected in 2014 as a to...
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Marine and veteran advocate - Micaila Britto
This week I am honored to be joined by Micaila Britto. Micaila joined the Marine Corps when females were a rare site in the Marine Corps. Leaving the Marine Corps she has made a huge impact on the veteran community by serving as a veteran service officer, using photography to bring awareness to...
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From Marine to solider - Ryan Landers
This week I am speak with Ryan about his time in the Marine Corps and transitioned into the Army.
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“My entire experience with the Marine Corps was a lot of chaos.” -Robert Mendenhall
This week I am honored to have Robert Mendenhall on the podcast to share his time in the Marine Corps. Rob talks about the lack of leadership he had, how coping with deployments lead to drinking and what his alcohol free life now looks like.
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“Every weak part of your character will come to the surface.” - Christopher Kaprielian
This week I am honored to have Chris on the podcast. Chris has served over 22 years in the Marine Corps as a combat engineer. He talks about his time in service, the mental challenges of recruiting duty and how he is preparing for his transition out of the Marine Corps through his podcast the New...
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Stoic leader makes life long impact on Marines - Brian Kester
his week I am joined by one of the most impactful leaders from my time in the Marine Corps, Brian Kester. Kester joined the Marine Corps at 29 years old because the love of his life made him thrive to be better person and to do more. Kester accomplished the impact he was hoping to make. Please…
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Substitute teacher to Marine Corps Officer - Michael Armistead
I am honored to have Michael on to share a piece of this story. Michael was a substitute teacher, journalist, field artillery crewman and gymnastics coach all before becoming a Marine Corps officer. In today’s episode Michael shares his experiences while serving over 20 years in the Marine Corps…
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Marine to Podcast Host and Producer
This week I speak with Travis Partington a fellow podcaster on Wreaths Across America Radio. Travis shares his time in the Marine Corps, his struggles of transition and how he got into podcast. Travis is the host of the OSCAR MIKE RADIO ttps://oscarmikeradio.com/
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Marine to Hoosier - Chaze Patrick
This week I am joined by Chaze Patrick. He shares about his time in the Marine Corps and his transition out of the Marine Corps. Chaze currently serves as the Veteran Engagement manager for INvets where he connects the military community to the Hoosier State.
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Marine Corps Combat Correspondent - Ken Melton
Ken shares about his time in the Marine Corps as a public affairs Marine. He shares about his times in combat, his struggles from transitioning out of the Marine Corps and offers advice to those who are transitioning out.
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Sarah Hutchinson - “The impact those strong females had on me, it was like I found my place in the world.”
This week I am joined by Sarah Hutchinson. Sarah shares about her time as a drill instructor and the impact it had on her, the struggles of being dual military, becoming an officer and retiring from the Marine Corps. You don't want to miss this episode!
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David Willis - "We were told we couldn't interfere."
This week I am joined by David Willis, infanty Marine and podcast host of the HomeFront Sitrep Podcast and the Tip of the Spear Veteran's Roundtable. David shares about his time in the Marine Corps, transitioning out of the Marine Corps and being recalled, raising children and what is he is doing...
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Pilot to ComStrat to Dad -Matthew Morris
Matthew Morris shares about why he wanted to join the Marine Corps as a pilot and what led him to changing to the ComStrat field and his journey out of the Marine Corps. Matthew talks about the joys and struggles of being a dad and shares resources from his book 'The Partner's Purpose During...
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Public Affairs Marine - Antwaun Jefferson
This week Marine Corps veteran Antwaun Jefferson shares about his time in the Marine Corps and about his transition out. Jefferson played a major role in supporting the last newspaper of the Marine Corps, standing up the first social media for MCB Quantico and even escorted an NFL star.
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Marine Corps Mustang - Scott Villiard
This week I am joined by Scott Villiard who shares his story from enlisted Marine to officer in the Marine Corps. Villiard talks about his journey becoming a public affairs officer and how his time enlisted had impact on his Marine Corps career.
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Marine Combat Correspondent Chris Zahn shares his Marine Corps Story
This week launches the second season of the Oath We Took Podcast. I am joined by Marine Corps Combat Correspondent Chris Zahn. He shares about his struggles through deployments, developing his leadership style and over coming the adversity. You don't want to miss this!
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Because I put something together that I was passionate about he is still here on this earth - Matt Watkins
This week I am honored to have MatT on the podcast to share a piece of his story. In this weeks episode we will talk about his time in the Marine Corps, his experience going from Active Duty to reserve and Matt shares his experience with starting a non-profit.
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Every where I have been in the Marine Corps I have had some little side hustle - Victor de la Flor
This week I am honored to have Victor on the podcast to share a piece of his story. In this weeks episode we will talk about his time in the Marine Corps, how he has managed to have a side hustle while serving and what he is doing to prepare for his exit from the Marine Corps. Be sure to connect...
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I should be more proud of the fact that I am a Marine, not was. - Mike Flynn
This week I am honored to have Mike Flynn on the podcast to share a piece of his story. Mike talks about his time in the Marine and how it took him 20 years to realize he should be more proud of the fact that he’s a Marine, not was. You don’t want to miss this episode!
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The journey of bringing 'Juice' to the sky and the Marine Corps - Ferguson ‘Juice’ Dale
I am joined today by Ferguson ‘Juice’ Dale He is the reason for this podcast. I know so many amazing Marines who hesitate to tell their stories. Their stories hold so much power and so many life lessons. Often times though they go untold. Not every Marine’s story is the same. What is the same is...
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Bonus Episode - Integration in the Marine Corps and guest spotlights
The theme of this week is history. In this weeks episode I talk about the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, the deactivation of 4th recruit training battalion and a highlight from all of the female Marines who have been guests on the podcast. These women who served in the Marine Corps in...
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Using discomfort to achieve goals and discover new dreams. - Jesse Sieff
I am honored today to have Jesse on to share a piece of his story. In today’s episode we talk about his time in the Marine Corps as a musician and Jesse gives some great advice on starting a business and becoming an entrepreneur
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Marine Corps Defense Attorney - Being Your Authentic Self To Lead - Kristin Hanna
I am honored today to have Maj. Hanna on to share a piece of her story. In today’s episode we talk about her time in service as a lawyer in the Marine Corps, the challenges she faced as a female and why she choice to get out. Maj. Hanna is one of the Marine I look up to the most and I am so…
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Marine to widow - not letting one moment define you
This week April shares about her journey into the Marine Corps, her experience exiting the Marine Corps while pregnant and her journey through becoming a widow. April offers so much great advice for female Marines and anyone going through challenging times.
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Author and Marine Corps Spouse shares how to find your community -Lizann Lightfoot
Seasoned spouse this week I am joined by Lizann– a military spouse, professional speaker, writer, editor, and voice for the military community who created a space to connect with other military spouses and significant others to share her experiences, so they can get through this life together.…
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Leading through trauma to make change happen - Jaysah
I am honored today to have Jaysah on to share a piece of her story. Her story is a story of true perseverance. In today’s episode we discuss her journey through healing trauma from a sexual assault, finding her way as a first time parent and what she is doing to make sure other Marines don’t face...
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Ascending Through Military Transitions As A Military Spouse -Nila Thompson
I am honored to have Nila (Leonila) Thompson join me on the podcast this week. Last week her husband Bruce Thompson, MBA shared a piece of his story and how much Nila supported and pushed him. This week Nila talks about some of the struggles as a military spouse, how the military transition was…
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Ascending Through Military Transition -Bruce Thompson
This week Bruce Thompson joins the podcast to share about his time in the #MarineCorps and how to ascend military transition. You don't want to miss this episode. Bruce is raw in sharing his transition and military health journey, while offering advice and resources everyone can use in their…
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Bonus Episode - Oath We Took
This week to celebrate my birthday I am sharing a piece of my story. I hope my story will encourage more Marines to share theirs. It's not always rose gardens. You can love the Marine Corps and still have things you wished would have been different. In this episode we talk about women's health...
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Episode 10 - Sirrah Medeiros - From Marine to Author and Publisher
This week I am honored to have Sirrah on to share a piece of her story. We will talk about her journey in the Marine Corps and how she transitioned to an author and publisher. We will even talk about an opportunity for female veterans to get involved in a horror anthology. THE HAUNTED ZONE A…
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Episode 9 - Alicia Page - $180,000 NROTC Scholarship
This week I am honored to speak with Alicia about her journey into the Marine Corps. Alicia received the $180,000 scholarship which allowed her to go to college and then commission into the Marine Corps. She now currently serves as the operation officer at a Marine Corps Recruiting command.
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Episode 8 - Kenzie Capers - Paving your own way
This week Kenzie Capers shares about her time in the Marine Corps and her transition out. She shares about how volunteering for opportunities changed her path in the Marine Corps and the struggles that transitioning out of the Marine Corps caused her.
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Episode 7 - Connor Wentling - Leading with Humor
This week I talk to Connor Wentling who was my executive officer during my time on recruiting duty. Connor uses humor and positivity to lead. He shares his story about his time in the Marine Corps and his transition out.
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Episode 6 - Anna Fidge
I am honored today to have Anna on to share about her time in the Marine Corps doing Personnel Retrieval and Processing/mortuary affairs. We discuss her journey of mental health healing and transitioning out of the Marine Corps. This episode will bring you to tears and may be triggering.
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Episode 5 - Marine Corps Educators Workshop
This week instead of speaking to a Marine, I am joined by two high schools educators who attended the Marine Corps Educators Workshop. Each Marine Corps Recruiting Station brings educators to a recruit depot to see the transformation from civilian to Marine. Learn about the workshop and the...
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Episode 4 - Michael Diamond
This week I am joined by Michael Diamond my friend and commandant of the Jack Maas Marine Corps League Detachment. He shares a piece of his story and discuss how veteran organizations can better serve the veterans in their community.
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Episode 3 - Paris Capers
This week I am joined by my first battle buddy in the Marine Corps, Paris Capers. We were young PFC's who checked in together at MCB Quantico. If you know Capers you know he is amazing at telling stories. We laugh, we cry and we talk about some hard topics like childhood and generational trauma.
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Episode 2 - Theresa Brandon, president, National Service Animal Monument
This week I am honored to share a piece of Theresa Brandon's story. Theresa is the president for the National Service Animals Monument. She shares about her time in the Marine Corps, her journey in getting involved with local politics and her current work on a capital campaign for the National...
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Episode 1 - Courtney Glen White
Courtney Glen White shares her story and her journey in the Marine Corps discussing being a part of the Integrated Task Force, why she joined the Marine Corps, changes in her career field and why she left the Marine Corps and decided to come back in.
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