Seems prominent progressive influencer and former Marine pilot and political candidate Amy McGrath thinks our active duty are just having a friendly “disagreement” online over the Charlie Kirk killings. She is calling on the DoD to stop punishing the troops for disagreeing with a podcaster.
I guess she hasn’t bothered to read what Dr. Chase Spears and many others have posted celebrating his death. Shame on her! Shame on her!
Just a thought…what if the military community created a true space for open dialogue? A place where ideas could be debated face-to-face, not just filtered through social media or polished presentations. We already use stages like this to share the incredible work of our businesses and nonprofits - and that matters. But what if we also used them to take a page from Charlie Kirk and host genuine conversations where people could voice their views openly, in person, and with respect? How different might our community - and maybe even the world - look if we dared to step into that kind of dialogue?
I’ll be at the Military Influencer conference later this month and would love to have that dialogue with you!
Gotta keep it real folks!!! Time to clean up my social media and could not be happier!!!
Joe was left alone to panic, then blindsided with a sexual assault accusation. His devices were seized, his room searched. Despite the ordeal, all charges were dropped. #DueProcess #FalseAccusations #MilitaryJustice #Injustice #AirForce #LegalRights #innocent #integrity #trauma #honor
Free concerts in the park = happiness!!!
Swinging through life…
That’s the definition of my story.
Drifting along…till something or someone popped in. I always felt no control of my outcome as work or an unhealthy relationship would tether me along in uncharted waters.
Treading water really. Sinking a lot.
One toxic work environment after another. A bad marriage. Bad relationships. Lots of drama.
Much of those times I wasn’t even there within or conscious of my own desires.
All those years just surviving and not knowing how to make what I created today. Dreaming of what I have now. Realizing all along I felt and was and is…just a little bit different. A little crazy. A little artsy. A little silly.
Alone most of my life with endless time to think, time to envision the future I wanted. Carefully playing those cards and finally choosing a different path to happiness.
The song I chose here I used to play endlessly in one of the many apartments I had before enlisting in the Navy at 19. Back when I was a daydreamer. It would sooth me as I was so fearful of the prospect of being an adult and not knowing how to live. I think I eventually figured it out though.
It’s such a beautiful melody and reminds me of the joy in just enjoying someone’s artistic prowess and creative expression!!!
Saying I’m worth a healthy strong man who stands up for himself. I’m worth having nice things and working when I feel like it. Calling your own shots is liberating: you’re no longer flapping in the winds of others decisions for you. Then your life is truly your own. And you are free to live fully in your calling!
Life changes fast when a core part of your identity shifts. Vulnerability can lead to unexpected connections and revelations. Navigating new emotional landscapes. #IdentityShift #LifeChanges #Vulnerability #EmotionalIntelligence #Relationships #SelfDiscovery #Resilience
It always makes me smile when I go to let Jayda out and rather than go potty she decides to enjoy the sunshine.
It gives me no satisfaction to call out fellow service members in public. But if you’re celebrating the death of someone whose life’s work was centered on free speech, then I won’t stay silent. I’ll do whatever it takes to expose that disgrace.
You’ve been played. Both sides of the political aisle profit when we hate each other because division keeps them in power while we tear one another apart. What our force needs now is unity, reform, and a renewed commitment to professionalism.
That means fostering debate, not silencing it. That means creating space for dialogue, not rewarding those who spew contempt. Charlie Kirk stood for exactly that kind of debate, even when it was uncomfortable. Until we commit to those values, our ranks will remain fractured and we’ll be left swatting down the loudest offenders online instead of building real solutions.
It’s time DoW goes beyond empty slogans about “not tolerating” misconduct. Teach dialogue. Model respect. Professionalize the force. Only then will we begin to heal.
If we can’t debate with respect, we’ll never heal our fractured ranks.
Joe's fighting to serve, even after a mistake. Despite efforts to make amends, bias clouded every step. Now, his mission is to prevent similar situations for others. #Service #Resilience #MakingAmends #OvercomingBias #NeverGiveUp #Motivation #Inspiration
Tonight on the S.O.S. Podcast I welcome back my friend and former Navy SEAL Bill Brown. He’ll be providing an update on his lawsuit for veterans to receive equal protection under the law, an update on how the annual NYC SEAL swim went and we’ll likely discuss a little on the solumn day of remembrance for 9/11 and a further call for non-violence in light of the Charlie Kirk assassination.
Tune at YouTube at 7pm cst in case I can't get FB to stream. (been having issues lately)
https://www.youtube.com/live/_sRY6QURftQ?si=sZcCQ1pLEHsiS_7u
An intelligent person allegedly crafted a narrative, even sending an audio file to friends, some of whom didn't understand why they received it. This person has a godlike complex. #narrative #orchestrated #intelligent #godlikecomplex #accountability #falseaccusations #justice #truth
We just visited the World War I Museum in Kansas City—a powerful reminder of what happens when people summon the courage to stand up and fight for what they believe in.
That’s why the news of Charlie Kirk being shot hit so hard. It’s not just tragic—it’s a wake-up call. Violence against truth-tellers proves just how much the truth threatens those who want control.
And here’s the real talk: it is likely the one and only time I’ll go into detail about why I retired six months earlier than planned—and how I truly feared for my retirement simply because I chose to speak my mind.
Now is not the time to shrink back. If anything, it’s a call to speak louder, stand firmer, and refuse to be intimidated. Charlie has never backed down, and neither should we.
Stay vigilant. Stay bold. And stay tuned—I’ll share more on our podcast together, Chase’s wonderful Finding Your Spine.
This is what we have come to? Killing a man who stands up for his beliefs? If this doesn't inspire you that we have a nation that needs saving, I don’t what will. #RIPCHARLIEKIRK
A trial takes an unexpected turn as a shocking statement echoes through the room. Get the inside scoop on a legal battle like never before. #CourtroomDrama #LegalBattle #ShockingTruth #LawyersLife #JusticeServed #BehindTheScenes #MustSee
I deeply respect Dr. Chase Spears for once again having the courage to speak out so eloquently on the issue of transgender ideology in the Armed Forces. Make no mistake, this wasn’t a natural shift. It was imposed, and anyone who dared to question it was silenced with accusations of bigotry.
But let’s be clear: those of us who oppose this harmful ideology are not driven by hate. We recognize it for what it truly is, a mental health crisis that was recklessly affirmed, leaving individuals, institutions, and readiness itself to suffer the consequences.
And underneath it all lies something even darker: a deliberate attempt to condition people into believing they are oppressed, with the government conveniently stepping in as the only savior.
Dr. Spears’ words resonate with me deeply because they reflect a truth that too many are afraid to say out loud.
You’ll definitely want to check out this thoughts in the link below.
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It's wild to see how veterans are treated. The system puts the burden on them. Stories like these are why we talk about hard issues on the podcast. #StoriesOfService #Veterans #MilitaryJustice #Podcast #Military #HardIssues #Responsibility
The camaraderie forged in service resonates deeply. In tough times, the best of humanity emerges. Leaving that behind, many find themselves chasing that irreplaceable connection. #MilitaryLife #VeteranCommunity #ServiceBond #Brotherhood #Sisterhood #Comradery #NeverForget #CommunityLove
Instead of following the manual first, Ron took these people to the flight deck to fix the aircraft, then showed them the manual afterward. Maintenance loved the quick turnaround! #AircraftMaintenance #FlightDeck #TechTips #ProblemSolving #MaintenanceLife #AviationLovers #AircraftRepair #ManualMatters #QuickFix #Aircrew
Don’t watch tonight’s show if you can’t handle this subject in the military community!!! Just sayin’ when we get real, we solve problems. Thanks @adam.derito2010 for going there!!! Has to be done.
