Send us a text Welcome to the 55th episode of the Remember My Name Podcast! This is the last of a three-part episode where I interview former Army Ranger Micah Faustin. For this episode, Micah talks about getting out of the military and how he coped with the loss of not only 3 teammates but his own brother and the emotion pain of what to do next. He hiked the Appalachian Trail, which helped bring things into perspective and met someone in Tennessee who changed his life. &nb...

Send us a text This is part 1 of a three-part episode where I interview former Army Ranger Micah Faustin. For this first episode, Micah talks about growing up in a large family in the suburbs of Denver. After high school, he worked for a shooting range that helped plant the seed for his future in the Army. He was sent off to basic training and then Airborne school in Georgia. Ranger Assessment and Selection Program came next. He finally completed one of the US ...

Send us a text Welcome to the 54th episode of the Remember My Name Podcast! This is part 2 of a three-part episode where I interview former Army Ranger Micah Faustin. For this first episode, Micah talks about the history of the Army Rangers and how they became one of the premier special operations forces we know today. He also discusses his first deployment where he lost two teammates and many others were wounded. His first trip was the most kinetic and most dangerou...

Send us a text Don White grew up in the hill country of Texas. After working in various capacities of engineering and construction, he had a desire to join the US Marine Corps. However, the love for his community won him over and he became a constable instead. Throughout Don's 23 year career, he made a difference in the lives of Kendall County and the Boerne community by becoming an instructor in the San Antonio Regional Law Enforcement Academy where he taught in the classro...

Send us a text As a teenager, Joe Vargas Sr. immigrated from Mexico to Orange County, CA and started his life there. After working various jobs, he learned English and received his high school diploma. He got a degree in Police Science and eventually joined Stranton PD after eventually ending up at Santa Ana PD. Being it's first Hispanic officer, his unconventional approach to policing earned the respect of the local Latino population. This method later became known ...

Send us a text Coming from a strong military family, Tom entered the Air Force just after the Vietnam War ended. Now, the US military could concentrate all it's attention on it's biggest threat, the Soviet Union. Tom's first assignment was in northern Maine, one of the last lines of defense during the Cold War. He then was sent to various other bases throughout the US, where he tested air launch nuclear missiles and spent time as an instructor. After 20 years in the US...

Send us a text Born in North Texas, Freeman was too young to participate in WWII with his 5 older brothers. However, he always wanted to fight as a Marine and planned on joining up when the time came. That time was in June 1950 at the outbreak of the Korean War. After basic and combat training, Freeman made a trip across the Pacific with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines. He fought with his fellow infantrymen on the front lines until his life almost came to an end when a ...

Send us a text Roger was a simple farmer from northwest Missouri until the Vietnam War broke out. He then faithfully served his country as a CH-46 (similar to the Chinook) combat helicopter pilot. After his time in the Marine Corps and Army during Vietnam, Roger joined the Missouri Air National Guard and served his community as a judge. His military career spans nearly 4 decades, where he retired as a Major General (2 stars) in 2007 and returned to civilian life.  ...

Send us a text This is not an official episode, it is a confession. Although my last episode was uploaded in June 2023, I have been hard at work improving the RMN podcast! If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: RememerMyNamePodcast@gmail.com

Send us a text Cashe entered Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 as a veteran infantryman who had served since the late 1980s. As a platoon sergeant, he always put his men first. This mindset and mantra would be seen in 2005 when Sergeant First Class Cashe proved his caliber. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: RememerMyNamePodcast@gmail.com

Send us a text Megan was destined to follow in the footsteps of her family's strong military tradition. Working as a public affairs officer in the USMC, she advised military officials on how to relay information to the media. During a month of intense violence in December of 2006, Megan was among the 119 soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: RememerMyNamePodcast@gmail.com

Send us a text South Africa is breathtaking but don't be deceived. It is one of most crime-riddled countries in the world. Homicides, armed robberies and kidnappings are among the highest of any industrialized nations that are not at war. The only law enforcement agency that can match the violence of the criminals is the Special Task Force. Formed in the 1970s, they are among some of the most hardened, experienced SWAT-like police forces in the world. Learn hear ...

Send us a text Growing up in central Georgia, Norton joined the Army Air Corps because of their good barracks and nice food. After being stationed in Italy, the B-24 he was flying in was shot down during his 2nd bombing mission over Austria. Robert would then spend the next 6 months in a grueling POW camp in Northeastern Poland. With the advancing Russian army at their doorstep, the German authorities made a move that would cause Robert to look back on the luxuries of basic...

Send us a text Colorado State Troopers Templeton and Hinshaw were helping a farmer secure his load when a truck slammed into them. Sadly, Templeton would lose his life. However, Hinshaw's story continued. Learn about the grueling road to physical recovery, the looming reality of post traumatic stress and the ultimate victory of forgiveness that would come full circle. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: RememerMyName...

Send us a text After serving in the US Army, Bitner entered into Law Enforcement. He distinguished himself as a role model to fellow officers, keeping violent offenders off the streets of Englewood, CO. He was also a family man with 2 young children. His name will always be remembered for his service to his community and his country. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: RememerMyNamePodcast@gmail.com

Send us a text Born in Denver, CO to Irish immigrants, John entered WWII during the early stages of the European theater as a B-24 Liberator bombardier. His squadron busied itself with bombing campaigns across North Africa and the Middle East. John also took part in Operation Tidal Wave against Axis oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania and miraculously made it back alive. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: RememerMyNamePodc...

Send us a text The GIGN is one of the most successful, secretive and hardest special operation's forces to join in the world. On average, their operators participate in one mission every week. Be prepared to be amazed at the capabilities, training and stories of these men in black who can enter from the air, land and sea, hit their targets and leave totally undetected. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: RememerMyNamePodcast@gmai...

Send us a text Born into poverty and experiencing tragedy early in life, Roy Benavidez was destined to become a statistic like many of his friends. However, with the instruction and examples of his grandfather and uncle, Roy rose beyond his deficits. He achieved a life-long dream, only to be met with a situation that would have made most people quit. However, once again, he beat the odds and became a part of the US Army's Special Forces. After being deployed to Vietnam...

Send us a text This episode covers the actions of two US Army heroes. Randy Shughart and Gary Gordan were Delta Force snipers during the Somalian uprising in 1993. After a second Black Hawk helicopter went down and the rescue squad was heavily engaged in fire fights, the two operators were finally given permission to insert on the ground to fight off enemy insurgents and save the downed crew. Their heroic actions would write their names down in history. If you have any quest...

Send us a text The US Air Force is known for flying, however, there are 2 known ground-based special operations units: Pararescue and Combat Control. In this episode, I highlight Combat Controllers. Also known as CCTs, these men operate along-side other US military special ops groups to bring in fire from above, control air traffic above targets, request humanitarian aid in disaster zones and much more. They are specially trained in many diverse environments and are ...