by Travis Partington | Apr 27, 2018 | Podcast
Episode 90 – Sock Puppet Silliness
Welcome back! It is just me this week and so here is a show with traditional flow you all are used to on Oscar Mike Radio. Stand up, shuffle-up and walk to the door, it is time to JUMP!
Question of the Week
What is the Weekend Safety Brief? Simply put, the weekend safety brief will be a weekly YouTube Livestream. I need to get better in front of the camera, and this seemed a fun way to do it.
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Episode 90!!
Episode 90 is here!!! This starts the official countdown to Episode 100! Time flies and I have been having fun ever since this started. One of the big things going forward that I can now announce is Oscar Mike Radio which as you all know is part of the Whoobazoo will now be streaming to Radio Massasoit.
Episode 88 with Sgt Megan was the very first episode, and I am excited that Oscar Mike Radio will be heard by a younger demographic.
The Word – Sock Puppet Silliness
Was this so heinous that it cost two people their careers?
Look at the image to your left. This is Master Sergeant Robin Brown (E-8) with the Tennessee Air National Guard. She was removed from her position at the Joint Public Affairs Office after this video hit critical mass on social media. I looked at this video and while I could argue that it wasn’t exactly, 100% military proper, based on the weight of the collars in the room it certainly wasn’t a moment that warranted the reaction by the brass. The brass being Major General Terry Haston who kicked out MSGT Brown, forced the retirement of the Colonel who presided over the ceremony. His main crime was he did not raise his right hand during the ceremony. Adam Weinstein, Senior Editor for Task and Purpose & Navy Veteran sums up how I feel with the following article. Everybody Involved In That Dino Puppet Reenlistment Video Just Got Fired .
People are getting upset for the wrong things…..
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by Travis Partington | Apr 20, 2018 | Podcast
Episode 89 – Jody Part 3
Norma Early III After 3 Marines worked this Jody over….
Take a good look at the image on the left. This is Norman Early III. Norman is a Jody who was having an affair with Diana Reyes, who was the wife of Marine Lance Cpl. Sergio Medina. When he found out is wife was having an affair he and two of his fellow Marines beat up Norman. You can read about the story here in the Washington Post Article – (Marine Veterans Sentenced).
Wes and I want to be clear. We can certainly understand how this Marine felt, and we can empathize with his situation. Jody was doing what used to be a crime, and got caught. If you read the article, you will see that Norman got a beat down. There is no sympathy from us for what happened to this guy. Married women are never a good risk for a fling. However, we simply cannot condone using violence to resolve a situation like this one. It never works.
Here are somethings we feel you should not do if you find out that Jody has been coming around like the cockroaches they are. I say they and cockroaches, because we understand this affects both men and women in the service.
1. Do not use physical violence to retaliate. These Marines destroyed their lives in 30 minutes.
2 . Do not speak, text or email threats of any type to Jody or your X. No soon to be X, just X. They are gone, goodbye
3. Do not try to take this out on Jody. As messed up as it seems, your significant other betrayed your trust. Jody was there to help.
That is about as K.I.S.S as we can make it for this month. Next month, we will go over what you should do. Thanks for listening.
Contact Emails
If you have comments, questions, or think we are just plain wrong, contact us.
- Wes – wesley.mullings@gmail.com
- Travis – travis@oscarmikeradio.com
Jody and Jodie Podcast Links
I will add the episode links so you can get caught up. This is a year long series, so buckle up
Links to Jody/Jodie Past Podcasts
- Episode 81 – Jody Part 1
- Episode 85 – Jodie Part 2
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by Travis Partington | Apr 6, 2018 | Podcast
Episode 87 – Wild Hearts Horses for Heroes 2018
Horses. Beautiful, majestic, peaceful creatures that most people do not know can help Veterans with PTSD. I talked to Julie Lovely last year, check out Episode 52 here – (Oscar Mike Radio Episode 52).
I met Julie on her farm and set up to begin talking with her. Note to self: Make sure I have headphones whenever I go remote. Snow had made scheduling challenging:)
We were in her barn, and to me this is the best part of doing this episode. Here we are sitting in a barn, outside on a cool spring day talking about what Julie is doing with Wild Hearts Horses for Heroes in 2018.
There is a lot coming up this year. First there is the Wild Hearts Horses for Heroes 2018 Benefit Dinner on April 21st at the Easton, MA Country Club. This benefit dinner and silent auction is to raise funds that Wild Hearts will use to provide equestrian therapy classes to Veterans.
2018 marks the first year that there will be two sessions for the Veterans. There is the Spring Healing through Horsemanship Veterans Program. Based on the need, Julie decided to have a fall session. Her program is growing, and I am happy that Veterans find this valuable.
Talking with Julie, I could see the excitement in her eyes as she was talking about working with Veterans. Even with all the work required to get the paddocks, barn, and training area ready all while preparing for the benefit diner, there was this undercurrent of energy that is contagious. I can’t wait to come back and talk with her and the whole crew this summer. I can’t say this enough, people who serve in this way deserve our support.
Information
Contest!!!!
I have two tickets for the 2018 Wild Hearts Horses for Heroes Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction. Here the rules:
- Drop me an email – travis@oscarmikeradio.com or a Facebook Book Message and tell me how I met Julie.
- I will put all the people who put in the proverbial bowl.
- I will do a drawing on Facebook Live on Sunday, April 15th, 2018.
- The winner will receive two tickets at Will – Call if needed to come to the event.
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by Travis Partington | Mar 30, 2018 | Podcast
In Memory of Sgt. Rocky Littlewind USMC – May 12, 1989 – Oct. 23, 2016
This was a different kind of podcast. I got a message asking to talk to me about the organization America’s Run for the Fallen – Run for the Fallen. Jody Ranisate is the Lead Run Captain for Iowa. Her brother Rocky served in the Marine Corps. Rocky was deployed to Afghanistan and Okinawa. Jody loved her brother and was proud that he was a Marine. Rocky came home and had a long battle with PTSD.
Unfortunately, Rocky lost his battle with PTSD in 2016. This podcast is dedicated to his service and memory.
I have no idea what it would be like to lose a sibling or someone I know this way. When Jody and I started talking, I wanted to let her tell her story and talk about her outreach through America’s Run for the Fallen, but I wanted to be respectful. I had never done a podcast like this that was as personal and hurtful at the same time.
Jody and I got connected over Skype and once I had the sound right we just started talking. Sometimes people want to go right to their organization they represent and use the time to tell me what they do and how everyone can help. She took a different path for our conversation.
Jody talked about Rocky from a sister’s perspective. Many times you hear from the wife, mother or father about their loss, but not necessarily the siblings. As she talked to me, I got to know Rocky, not as a Sgt of Marines, but as a person, a brother who made people laugh and loved serving his country.
America’s Run for the Fallen was a way that Jody could give back and advocate for other people who have lost loved ones.
America’s Run for the Fallen Information
You can find out more by going to the America’s Run for the Fallen Facebook Page
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by Travis Partington | Mar 23, 2018 | Podcast
Jodie or the Family Court System
SITUATION
Matthew Hindes & his daughter. Navy Times
Wes and I have found that there have been situations of blatant hostility toward fathers in the military. Since we are trying to avoid anecdotal evidence, I found the story of Naval Submariner Matthew Hindes. Judge Margaret Noe had threatened Matthew with jail time and reverting custody of his daughter back to the mother. Matthew’s lawyer cited the ServiceMembers Civil Relief Act Subchapter II, Section 3931, Subheading 4D – Stay of proceedings – Link to the document is here -> UNITED STATES CODE Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Accurate as of March 6, 2016 .
Judge Noe, literally said she would not honor or respect Federal Statute, and threatened jail time for contempt of court. She also said she would take Matthew’s daughter away from him and giving her back to her mother. I got upset that people don’t think this kind of thing happens. Read the following links and you tell me if this is fantasy.
Navy Times Story about Matthew Hindes – National Parents Organization Write Up about Matthew Hindes
MISSION
Wes and I wanted to start framing these episodes with the concept of SMEAC, or the Five paragraph order: Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin/Logistics, Command and Signals. This way we can provide some ideas on how to deal with both Jody and Jodie from a warrior’s perspective.
Execution
We want you all to execute some self learning, and start arming yourself with knowledge. These are the links that Wes referenced in this podcast.
http://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/child-support-process-administrative-vs-judicial.aspx
Admin/Logistics
Wes and I are not probate lawyers nor are we military law experts. You should always consult an attorney before making any kind of choice that could have an negative impact on your case. Also reach out for help from fellow Veterans if you are in a hard time. 22 a day is still a reality.
Command and Signals
As Wes said over and over, you must keep yourself under control in the courtroom at all times. You must try to master your feelings and emotions. If you think of this as battleground, it is easier to take those negative emotions out of the equation.
Contact Emails
If you have comments, questions, or think we are just plain wrong, contact us.
- Wes – wesley.mullings@gmail.com
- Travis – travis@oscarmikeradio.com
Jody and Jodie Podcast Links
I will add the episode links so you can get caught up. This is a year long series, so buckle up!
Jody Part 1 – Episode 81
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