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Nov. 17, 2024

SgtMaj Jesabel D Cuadro, USMC: “Leadership Isn't About Giving People …

SgtMaj Cuadro is my first female enlisted leader and was a recommendation from several other SgtMajs, so I knew this would be a good one. And it is. Support this project on Supercast: Moments In Leadership Supercast Visit th...

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Oct. 14, 2024

LtCol Isaac G. Lee, USMC (ret) - Experiences as a Combat Aviator From…

This episode is with retired LtCol Isaac G. Lee, call sign Whiskey and the author of Hanger 4, a memoir of a combat aviator and CH53 pilot. I read it cover to cover and passed it along to an active …

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Aug. 9, 2024

BGen Val Jackson, USMCR - Commanding General, 4th Marine Logistics Gr…

In this episode, BGen Jackson discusses why leaders don’t always need a bias for action and how the Marine Corps has to go on, so not everyone is going to get what they want. We also dive into mentorship between …

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June 28, 2024

MGySgt Scott Stalker, USMC (Ret) – Former Command Senior Enlisted Lea…

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker discusses the lessons learned over his career, including his time in the Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Cyb...

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May 16, 2024

MajGen Jim Lukeman, USMC (Ret) – Former 2nd MARDIV CG and Current CEO…

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General Jim Lukeman and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, including his time as a Platoon Commander time in 1st B...

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March 24, 2024

SgtMaj Marcos Cordero, USMC - CSEL, TF North: "Do You Just Assist In …

Please consider supporting this project on Supercast: Moments In Leadership Supercast Want to support the project AND look cool at the gym or when you take your blouse off for a working party? Grab a cool tee shirt here from …

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Feb. 26, 2024

Col Paul Merida (Ret), USMC - Commanding Officer 22 MEU: "Handling th…

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Paul Merida and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time commanding one of the ‘Crown Jewels’ of the ...

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Jan. 22, 2024

SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th SgtMaj of the Marine Corps - "Quality of Lif…

This episode is a unique look into the mind of one of our service’s senior leaders days before a major hearing. Moreso than a typical CSPAN briefing of soundbites, the lister will be able to hear, in detail, plans to …

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Jan. 1, 2024

"This Ain’t the Boy Scouts" – U.S. Army Major General Matthew D. Smith

This Ain’t the Boy Scouts – U.S. Army Major General Matthew D. Smith In this episode of Moments in Leadership, Army Major General Matthew D. Smith and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, …

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Nov. 13, 2023

SgtMaj Chris Rivera, USMC - "Your Rocker is Not a Hammock"

Sergeant Major Rivera enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 2000 and is currently assigned to the 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion. Extended show notes are coming - I'm just getting this episode out there for listening. Email ...

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Oct. 8, 2023

Colonel Stephen W. Davis, USMC (Ret) – You Can't Manage People Up a H…

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with retired Marine Colonel Stephen Davis, a veteran of the post-Vietnam War Marine Corps, the Reconnaissance Community, Joint Special Operations, ...

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Aug. 12, 2023

Vice Admiral (Retired) William R. Merz, USN – At 1000 Feet, Leadershi…

SPECIAL THANKS TO MATT MIRANDA AND JEREMY KOFSKY FOR EDITING AND SHOW NOTES SUPPORT In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired Vice Admiral William (Bill) Merz and host David B. Armstrong discuss how life can take stra...

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July 14, 2023

SgtMaj Black, 19th SMMC, Episode Two: Being a Good Marine is About th…

HUGE THANKS TO JEREMY KOFSKY AND MIKE CIFUENTES FOR THEIR HELP PRODUCING THIS EPISODE . War is everchanging, but its nature is everlasting. Sergeant Major Troy Black, in one of his last speaking engagements as the Sergeant Ma...

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June 6, 2023

LtGen David Bellon and the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, S…

‘The Enemy Doesn’t Care About Your Status’ - Upholding the Standard from the Front to Push Subordinates Forward. This episode is a unique and extremely rare look into what mentorship in the Marine Corps looks like and how Mar...

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May 29, 2023

LtGen Greg Newbold USMC (Ret) – DILLICLAP & Competency are Never Out …

This episode is a look towards the past and how the core of a good leader is timeless. Lt Gen Gregory Newbold, the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commander of Operation Restore Hope and later on the Director of Operations fo...

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April 19, 2023

Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy (DUSN) Mr. Victor Minella – Navy to…

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with DUSN Victor Minella, otherwise referred to as “Dozen” where they spend time discussing various topics related to leadership from his enlisted ...

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March 18, 2023

LtGen David Furness, USMC – Rather than Yelling and Hazing, Try Focus…

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong invites LtGen Dave Furness back to the show to discuss various topics related to leadership. LtGen Furness covers the importance of leadership in making organi...

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Feb. 27, 2023

Col Reggie McClam, USMC – Using "MOAS" to Engage with Others About Me…

Col McClam is a career infantry officer and currently the Commanding Officer of The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. Col McClam discusses the acronym "MOAS," which stands for Mentorship, Opportunity, Advocacy, and Sponsors...

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Feb. 3, 2023

LtCol Michael Perrottet, USMC – How Leaders Can Implement the Acronym…

LtCol Michael Perrottet is currently the Commanding Officer of HMLA 267 out of Camp Pendleton, California.

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Dec. 5, 2022

1stSgt Shamus Flynn, USMC – From Motor T Mechanic to MARSOC – What Em…

This episode is filled with great "Moments in Leadership" with everything from preparing to go to combat to actual performance in battle. We discuss the influential leaders and the impact of losing senior leadership to combat operations. This episode is …

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Nov. 7, 2022

The Hotwash – A Leadership Panel of Six Discuss their Opinions of the…

This is the inaugural launch of The Hotwash. The idea of this is to ask a panel of young leaders to discuss some of the previous episodes of Moments in Leadership and joining me on this panel are six officers …

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Oct. 10, 2022

Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr: Top Gun, Gender Equality, & The Best P…

Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr. is a retired US Navy admiral who serves as the chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. While on active duty, Winnefeld served as the ninth vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Listen …

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Sept. 12, 2022

MajGen Dale Alford: "I Was a Student in AWS, Got Pulled Out, and Sent…

With only a few hours remaining before he packs up his home and heads off to retire, Major General Dale Alford takes an hour to provide a few final thoughts on his career in the Marine Corps and to emphasize …

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Aug. 22, 2022

How to Perform at Every Rank, Why Courage Can Be Seen More in Peaceti…

An insightful and empowering discussion with the Senior Enlisted Leader of the United States Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Troy Black.

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