10 years in the Marine Corps to #1 Rap Billboard charting artist.  It wasn't all cotton candy and rainbows after his ETS from the service. Raymond Lott - AKA TMR - AKA The Marine Rapper, veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, put in the hard work and mastered his craft. This is his story....

The Battle of Wanat was one of the deadliest battles during the war in Afghanistan. Countless official Army / Government and other civilian organizations have studied and produced papers regarding this battle.  What few talk about is – what was – one of the hardest enemies to fight; CORRUPTION. Afghanistan was filled with it. Here is a brief firsthand account from the RC East Commander, Retired Two Star Jeffrey Schloesser. “The July 13, 2008 battle at Wanat, near the Pakistani frontier, was one of the bloodiest since the Afghan war began in 2001. A U.S. force of 49, plus 24 Afghan troops, desperately fought off an attack by some 200 Taliban fighters, calling in air strikes barely 30 feet from their own positions during the struggle. The platoon, in close combat with Taliban fighters, repelled the enemy after nearly four hours of intense fire at a cost of nine Americans dead and 27 wounded.” Never Forget Jonathan Brostrom. 24, Aiea, HawaiiIsrael Garcia. 24, Long Beach, CaliforniaJonathan Ayers. 24, Snellville, GeorgiaJason Bogar. 25, Seattle Washington Jason Hovater. 24, Clinton, TennesseeMatthew Phillips. 27, Jasper, GeorgiaPruitt Rainey. 22, Haw River, North CarolinaGunnar Zwilling. 20, Florissant, MissouriSergio Abad. 21, Morganfield Kentucky

Marine Corps combat veteran Aetha Ives speaks openly about her childhood trauma, joining the Marine Corps, Military Sexual Trauma, combat deployments, how she worked passed her trauma and is now helping others.

Dr Jannell MacAulay on bringing your full self to every situation. Mindfulness is the secret to high performance.  She talks about what mindfulness really is and how to practice it.

Retired Air Force Pilot and Military Strategist - Dr. Jannell MacAulay - led a team of 3 other females at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) that planned and executed the removal and destruction of 1500 tons of chemical weapons.  The Syrian regime used chemical weapons on its population in 2013.  This is when President Obama drew the "red line". After exhausting all options and scenarios the team came up with a plan to remove the weapons and destroy them at sea.  This is the, now unclassified, story told by the team leader.

Retired Marine Corps Engineer, Rob Jones, stepped on an IED during a deployment to Afghanistan in 2010.  During his Military deployment with B Co, 4th Combat Engineer BN, one of his tasks was to find and clear IEDsYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJQv7tCou0aXa_kQMCOwYPAThis is a shorter clip of the full episodeThe David Johnson Show started as a passion project in 2020 and continues to interview and tell the stories of the GWOT generation.  Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. Rob Jones - Retired USMC, United States Marine Corps, has an inspiring Military story for all. His story revolves around becoming a double above knee amputee.  A story of hope, dedication and never saying "I Can't"

Marine Corps double amputee, Rob Jones, on his Journey from the battlefield in Afghanistan where an explosion took both his legs to his successful life after the Marine Corps. Watch the Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/59S6bJvOl9cRob's second deployment in 2010 took him to Afghanistan with B Company, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion where he was tasked with the job of finding improvised explosive devices. It was in that role on July 22nd he stepped on an IED which resulted in double above-knee amputations. This is his journey through recovery, healing, earning a bronze medal in the 2012 Paralympic Games and ultimately running 30 marathons in 30 days in 30 different cities.

Jerry Peterson of SCARS spent many months patrolling the Jungles of Vietnam.  After many ambushes he learned how to create the offensive mindset -- He turned the narrative around.Watch the in -person interview here: https://bit.ly/34RtmMnTurned being the hunted into being the hunter Learning that "taking action reduces fear"How he applied this to his civilian life after the military DOD and Navy SEALs recognized his approach and hired him to train their people

Directly following the 9/11 attacks in New York City, Retired Major General Jeffrey Schloesser started the planning cell on the Joint Staff, to plan what was to be a Global War on Terrorism - The GWOT.You can watch the short interview here: https://bit.ly/3BhRPX8Full Long Video here: https://bit.ly/Former101stCommanderMajor General Retired, US Army, Jeffrey Schloesser is the former Commander of the 101st Airborne Division. His staff become the critical interface between the military staff and the civilian policy makers at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)."After over a year of coordination, in 2002 we published the National Military Strategic Plan for the Global War on Terrorism".~Marathon War,  Chapter 2. Page 25

Jeffrey Schloesser, Major General U.S. Army Retired,  commanded the 101st Airborne Division's Combined Joint Task Force 101 (CJTF-101) in combat in eastern Afghanistan for 15 months. Watch the live Interview on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Q-0wJz9CuHYIn this episode Schloesser delivers an authentic interview on his time in the Army raising through the ranks, America's early reaction to 09/11, early days of planning the Global War on Terr orism, combat in Iraq and his command in Afghanistan / RC East.Schloesser is the author of Marathon War, Leadership in Combat in Afghanistan. We discuss key components of Military Strategy and Leadership in Chaos. Schloesser is a former helicopter pilot, former member of the Army's famed 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, an experienced military strategist,  former deputy commander of the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq (OIF) and later the division commander for 3 years - 15 months of that in combat in Afghanistan.

Operation Iraqi Freedom - Shock and Awe Campaign - How did the stealth fighter pilots think and feel during this mission? This was the largest air campaign in history. Steve Ankerstar was THE FIRST F-117 Fighter Pilot who flew into Iraq for this at the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He shares his full story about how and what led him to the day of this mission. Who doesn't think these planes are super cool?! Steve explains the dynamics and what makes these planes "stealthy".After Steve's time in the Air Force, he moved into a life of Entrepreneurship, building a successful wealth management firm and starting a podcast "On Time On Target".Thank you Steve Ankerstar for coming on The David Johnson Show and sharing your incredible story!The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

What is Bitcoin? What is Crypto? Why is currency so important? What does it all mean? This Entrepreneur shares how his journey of becoming an Entrepreneur led him down the path of finance.Long time entrepreneur and sought after crypto expert, Heath Shaffer, discusses how he got into entrepreneurship at such a young age and why he is devoting much of his time to the crypto currency  and blockchain sector. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

There are common themes between Military History, Philosophy, Strategy, Behaviors, and more. The military has many functions and is tasked with going to war.  What is the philosophy and behavior of military leaders? In this shorter clip of the main episode, Kevin Black, uniquely details the connection between these topics.Kevin Black is a former U.S. Army Officer, host of the Black Market Leadership Podcast, Adjunct Professor of History at Scottsdale Community College and member of Forbes Coaches Council. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

PTSD is affecting our Law Enforcement Officers! This retired LEO opens up about his struggles, how he coped, and how he eventually overcame his mental health battle.Kurt Dabb had a 20 year career in law enforcement, went from Army Grunt to Pima County Sheriff Officer. During his career he lost fellow comrades, was part of an officer involved shooting, and saw things that most people don't dream of in their worst nightmares. Kurt shares what most won't talk about. Mental Health and the affects of his PTSD. His analogy of a light switch dimmer and being able to control it in escalated situations, gives a more clear understanding of how PTSD can affect a person. Kurt quit drinking and is now an active runner and exercise enthusiast. There are many first responders, active military, and veterans that deal with these same struggles. We encourage you to speak up and get help. There are many resources out there.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Former female Apache Pilot breaks down her deployment mindset during her tour in Syria. She explains the importance of compartmentalization and how being deployed allows for that full focus on missions.Although this command team had some difficult moments which challenged their relationship, they were unique in the sense that they were able to successfully overcome challenges without arguing. Having complete trust in each other allowed them to be able to focus on their missions. They both wanted to give a good product to their customer and get everybody in their troop home.Transitioning out of the military during deployment was not an easy task. It took time as handing over Command is not an easy thing to do. Once out, Kat chose not to take advantage of the many incredible resources out there for transitioning vets as she knew what direction she wanted to go.Quotes:When it comes to transitioning out of the Military - “Do as I say, not as I do”. Kat explains how she didn’t transition out how she would recommend. There are so many resources available to help those transitioning vets that should be utilized.Professional Development and thinking about your next move is Keith’s best advice he gave to his soldiers.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Kurt Dabb, retired Pima County Sheriff's Officer, talks about his US Army infantry days, career as a police officer, and battling mental health.Kurt's early career started off on Patrol, shortly after 9/11. After loosing 2 fellow officers, he realized how it could easily be his life next. After an officer involved shooting, Kurt began struggling with mental health until he finally asked for help and turned his life around. This story brings mental health awareness to the law enforcement community and all those that suffer from it.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

A classic 80's movie inspired this Air Force Pilot to become one of the few pilots that flew the stealthy F-117 Nighthawk. Steve Ankerstar shares his story of how he got into flight school, where he trained, and what makes an F-117 stealthy. After 500 hours of flying, Steve was able to fly the F-117. He had been flying for over a year when 9/11 happened. The US Air Force (USAF) semi-retired the F-117A Nighthawk back in 2008. It was developed by Lockheed and designed backwards. Started with making it stealthy, then made it fly. It was the first of its kind for stealth technology. It was known as the invisible man and also known as the wobbly goblin due to the wobbling during flight.

Scott A Huesing is a Retired Marine Major who wrote the book "Echo in Ramadi". In this episode David pulls out different parts of the book and Scott breaks down everything from his leadership, to building trust, to leading a company in one of the deadliest cities in Iraq. Scott shares his incredible story from his days in Ramadi Iraq. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Retired Marine Major, now Best Selling Author of Echo in Ramadi Scott Huesing, shares his viewpoints on how the Marine Corps takes kids, just out of high school and makes them Marines.  He led a company size element to Ramadi, Iraq in the early days of GWOT. When Scott Huesing had a change of duty station, he was compelled to build trust with the Marines he commanded. He realized that even at such a young age, these Marines were risking their lives for the American population. Scott reflects on how he realized just how young each Marine was when he was writing his first book. Listen to how he describes many of the Marines in his company. He expected his Marines to “perform superhuman acts, day in and day out, in the face of great danger”.Scott believes that most people who join the military are looking for some sort of stability. Although the kids aren’t necessarily bred for the military, they all seem to have something in them that makes them protectors.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.

Retired U.S. Air Force F-117 Stealth Fighter Pilot, Steve Ankerstar, was the pilot who dropped the first ordinance in the 2003 (Shock and Awe) air campaign in Iraq. This is the true, emotional and raw account of that night. The term Shock and Awe  (also known as rapid dominance) is a military tactic based on using a massive amount of force and overwhelming power. The 2003 bombing campaign in Iraq was one of the largest air campaigns in U.S. Military History. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.