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The Military Wire with Mike Schindler features interviews with some of America's Most Elite Men and Women who have served this country. Their raw stories of overcoming, finding mission and purpose, and the impact they are having in their communities will provide insightful tips and fast-track your ability to change your life and your own community.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
WHO AM I? Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself “who is staring back at me?” You wear the uniform or wore it – had your identify assigned to you – but you still don’t know who you are. Maybe you’re not who you thought you would be? Maybe you’ve done things that are incredibly impressive followed by things you are far from proud of – which creates this internal conflict – and leads you to ask the question WHO AM I.
You aren’t alone. Gary V helps us unpack his journey to discovery WHO HE IS despite being defined by the military and society of who he should be.
This episode will help you start that journey to self - discovery.
Our guest led a dual life – and one where he battled with his dual identity. Gary Villanueva’s training in Special Operations is extensive - Retired 1st Special Forces Group, Ft Lewis WA 1999 (Retiring rank: E-8 Master Sergeant, no combat tours)
He then became an Activated Retiree; Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq, 1st Special Forces Group 2008-2009 (in the rear with the gear, still no combat tour)
Finished 21 years of service in the United States Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran. Six years as a Special Forces Operations Sergeant coordinating detachment (1 year A-Team Operations Sergeant) and company operations. eight years as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant specializing in combat trauma management. six years as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant specializing in military explosives, field (theater) construction, and fortifications.
Start the journey. Ask for help. Get a mentor. You'll find you when you find your gift.
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Getting ahead in corporate requires a certain attitude. In this episode, you'll learn how Dwight Zimmerman - one of the nation's most respected historians moved along his career to showcase some of America's most pivotal events. His steps can be duplicated to help you move along your career path.
You also learn that in 1986, in more than a thousand theaters across the country, American audiences flocked to see one of the year’s most hyped movies. I was one of those Americans who raced to see what was promised to be an action-packed, thrilling movie starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, and cool jets. Some critics said the movie would amount to a failure – but in the first weekend, sales totaled $8.2 million, more than half of the movie’s $15m budget – and it went on to amass more than $300m and is still considered one of the Navy’s best recruiting tools.
That movie is Top Gun. It not only became a recruiting jackpot for the Navy, but according to Dwight Zimmerman – one of the nation’s top historians and author of the new book TOP GUN: 50 Years of Naval Air Superiority – it was the catalyst to helping shift an attitude of despair and embarrassment many felt when it came to our military.
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Sarah Roberts, West Point Graduate and Head of Military and Veteran Programs at LinkedIn, shares how to effectively leverage LinkedIn to land your next job in this episode of The Military Wire.
Roberts is a West Point graduate, graduate of Gonzaga, worked at Amazon and Microsoft after her time in the Army.
In this episode you'll learn:
1. Some of the common mistakes people make with their LinkedIn profile and how to avoid them
2. How to position your profile as a problem solver and not as one trying to sell themselves
3. What is LinkedIn Premium and how Veterans and their spouses can take advantage of this program at no cost for one year.
Sunday Jun 16, 2019
Sunday Jun 16, 2019
Not every experience in your life is a good one. In this episode, Lt. Col. Bill Riley (Ret.), author of the book "Baghdaddy: How Saddam Hussein Taught Me to be a Better Father" shares how both his childhood experiences - unstable and violent home, absent father and a mother who struggled with mental illness - and his military experience - witnessing the violence of war - shaped who he is today: a true asset to his community and more importantly, to his family.
Your past does not have to define you. Learn from it. Focus on the good of the moment. Plan for a great future. And be flexible.
In Bill's latest book, Baghdaddy, you'll be taken on a journey where you'll likely see parts of yourself and you'll understand that even the toughest assignments and roughest childhoods can be teaching moments.
Saturday Jun 08, 2019
Saturday Jun 08, 2019
Are you struggling with your past getting in the way of your future? Imagine if you were most-likely responsible for the death of a fellow soldier...and that soldier was American Hero Pat Tillman. Steven Elliott, author of War Story, shares how we worked through being one of two most likely responsible for Pat Tillman's death.
Steven Elliott was one of the Rangers who served with Pat's brother but through investigation was determined to be one of two individuals responsible for the shot that ended Pat Tillman's life. Steven allowed that experience to grip him - turned to alcohol, lost his marriage, lost hope - but was able to pull through and his story of overcoming is incredible - the journey painful and told in his new book War Story.
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
In this episode you'll learn how to beat Veteran Underemployment. Dan Goldenberg, Naval Academy and Harvard Business School graduate, serves as the Executive Director of the Call of Duty Endowment and walks our listeners through the latest studies on Veteran underemployment and what our listeners can do to beat it.
Check out the latest study here.
Friday May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
In this episode, you'll hear from Jeb Blount, the bestselling Author of ten books and one of the world's most respected thought leaders on sales, leadership, and customer experience, on what he is doing to aid the military in recruiting talent and what you can do to land your next job.
Unemployment fell to a 49-year low as the U.S. created 263,000 new jobs in April. Those increases in hiring were concentrated mainly at white-collar businesses, construction and health care. And while this is great news for those individuals and industries, America is becoming more at risk as military recruiters are competing against higher wages and for qualified candidates who are willing to protect and defend the United States. This episode also unpacks what the country is doing to shore up this short-fall.
His book, Fanatical Military Recruiting, is a must-read for anyone who is exploring the sales industry.
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Country Music Legend Charlie Daniels shares in this episode why those who serve this country deserve the best America can give and why its important for those who have served to seek help.
From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his genre-defining southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more of a mark on America's musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. Over the course of his career, Daniels has received numerous accolades, including his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
One of his greatest achievements is being a lifelong patriot.
He was awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service award for his support of military personnel and as well as the AmVet Silver Helmet award, an annual award that recognizes various patriotic achievements and presented by the AmVets, an organization formed by World War II veterans.
To learn more about Charlie Daniels, visit www.CharlieDaniels.com or his non-profit, which supports military and veteran families The Journey Home Project.
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
In this episode, you learn how to overcome adversity. Forging a positive legacy, especially if you take on a leadership role of any capacity, is not easy in a political environment driven by accusations, innuendos, and a preponderance to believe someone is guilty before they are innocent.
General Ward talks about how one can face and overcome adversity, regardless of the issue, and the important role of faith, true friends, and family plays in every person’s life.
Check out Historymaker's segment;we all can learn from his discipline to work hard every day to “improve the foxhole.”
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
If you are a military spouse, you'll want to tune in to this episode with Cameron Cruze, Head Riveter and co-founder of RRiveter.com, a military spouse-driven manufacturing company that employs the talents of military spouses across the country.
Because of the transient lifestyle, constraints of moving, cost of caregiving, and flexibility required to balance family obligations when a servicemember is away, many spouses seek or require remote work opportunities.
After charging two thousand dollars each to their credit cards, Lisa and Cameron purchased a commercial sewing machine and a small supply of leather and canvas. At first, it was a two-woman operation, but as demand grew, so did the team.
In 2016, after a successful appearance on Shark Tank, Bradley and Cruse made their pitch and wound up with three offers. They decided to accept an offer from billionaire investor Mark Cuban, who already had a track record of working with and supporting military affiliated companies.
And now they are employing military spouses across the country.
Cruze and Bradley are changing the military spouse employment landscape. Check out how you can be a part of this great mission.
Visit RRiveter.com