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The Infantry Podcast

The Infantry Podcast

23 episodes

5 months ago

Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode with SFC Leyton Summerlin. Avid listener of the Infantry Podcast, MCoE DSOY, and currently working for the Chief of Staff of the Army and Sergeant Major of the Army on the Harding Project. Learn more about the Harding Project, Leyton's experiences being told "No" and why we love CSM Chris Lewis. Follow Me! This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tie...

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Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode with SFC Leyton Summerlin. Avid listener of the Infantry Podcast, MCoE DSOY, and currently working for the Chief of Staff of the Army and Sergeant Major of the Army on the Harding Project. Learn more about the Harding Project, Leyton's experiences being told "No" and why we love CSM Chris Lewis. Follow Me! This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tie...

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Episodes (20/23)

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 2.9 SFC Leyton Summerlin - MCoE DSOY, Harding Project

Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode with SFC Leyton Summerlin. Avid listener of the Infantry Podcast, MCoE DSOY, and currently working for the Chief of Staff of the Army and Sergeant Major of the Army on the Harding Project. Learn more about the Harding Project, Leyton's experiences being told "No" and why we love CSM Chris Lewis. Follow Me! This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tie...

1 year ago

2 hours 23 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

2.8 LTC Issac "Ike" Henderson-"I'm an Airborne Ranger, I can do anything" From Boise State Football to the Pentagon

Join Brian and Josh as they talk to LTC Issac Henderson, former Boise State Football Player as we discuss going to Florida to Idaho, learning to swim and the mantra, "I'm an Airborne Ranger, I can do anything". This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M "I Le...

1 year ago

2 hours 22 minutes

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CSM Matt Walker, 75th Ranger Regiment, Ranger Hall of Fame,

In what hopefully will be part 1 of 2 we sit down with CSM (Retired) Matt Walker to discuss much of his early Army career and a few other things along the way. Thank you to Tony Mayne and the Ranger Outreach Center (R.O.C) for giving us a great place to record. Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode of the Infantry Podcast brought to you by the National Infantry Association. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearanc...

1 year ago

1 hour 54 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

2.6 SEAC John Wayne Troxell - E-Tool Nation, Surrender or Die

Join us for another conversation with a non-11 Series Soldier, who embodies the Spirit of the Infantry, led in Infantry formations, and continues to teach, coach, and motivate Soldiers and Civilians alike. Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode of the Infantry Podcast, brought to you by the National Infantry Association. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The inte...

1 year ago

1 hour 56 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 2.5 Jamie Popwell - Marine, Camp David, Blackwater and Flags for Vets

We have a candid conversation with 0311 Marine Jamie Popwell who spent time at Camp David with President Reagan. After serving in local law enforcement, Jamie took a gig contracting. He spent 11 years with DynCorp and Blackwater in Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Sudan. Today Jamie runs a non-profit called Flags 4 Vets. https://flagsforvets.us/ Sit back, grab your canteen cup, and enjoy this episode of The Infantry Podcast. Support us by visiting and joining the National Infantry Associa...

1 year ago

2 hours 9 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 2.4- CSM (R) Chris Greca- 10th Mountain, CAC, FORSCOM and USCENTCOM CSM

This episode contains Ranger Greca's story of service over 30+ years. Including stents as CSM at 10th Mountain, Combined Arms Center, U.S. Army Forces Command, and at U.S. Central Command. Enjoy his stories of normal Joe shenanigans, mistakes, and lessons learned. Who would have guessed he had such amazing taste in eyewear? This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this po...

1 year ago

2 hours 23 minutes

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Ep. 2.3- CSM (R) Martin Freddy Celestine- The Career of a Mech Infantryman from the Virgin Islands

Freddy Celestine began as a kid from the Virgin Islands, living in New Jersey, and looking for what was next in his life. We cover his time as a "Dirty Nasty Leg", Fort Benning DSOY, and so much more. Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors. https://w...

2 years ago

2 hours 12 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

GOLD STAR YOUTH OUTDOORS w/ CSM (R) Mark Moore

Infantry Podcast Short w/ CSM (R) Mark Moore and Gold Star Youth Outdoors. http://www.gsyoutdoors.com This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M "I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infa...

2 years ago

26 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 2.2 - CSM (R) Chris Gunn - LRRS, 101st Airborne, and NCO Leadership.

We have a special introduction from Noah Galloway, who was all the way in Canada when this was recorded. We join CSM Chris Gunn in his office right before he retired from the Army. We discuss opportunity, being led, leading others, and the impact we have on each other. Sit back, grab your canteen cup, and enjoy this episode. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this p...

2 years ago

1 hour 36 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 2.1- BG Larry Q. Burris, 60th Chief of Infantry and Silver Star Recipient from the 2003 Thunder Run into Baghdad, Iraq

Season 2 kicks off with BG Larry Q. Burris. We talk about his early career including being a company commander during the famed Thunder Runs in Baghdad, Iraq in April 2003. We touch on his time as a Rakkasan including taking the Brigade back to Afghanistan. We also touch a little on what it's like being the Chief of Infantry. Fill up your canteen cup and lets get after Season 2. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearanc...

2 years ago

1 hour 24 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

2.0 Season 2 Preview & Season 1 Wrap-Up

Catch a quick wrap-up of Season 1. A preview of Season 2 and a whole bunch of Thank Yous! This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M "I Left My Home" DH Beats Trap Remix used with permission given National Infantry Museum Foundation and National Infantry Associatio...

2 years ago

14 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 11- Jeff Mellinger, The Last Enlisted Draftee on Continuous Active Service from Vietnam.

Retired CSM Jeff Mellinger joins us to talk about being the Last Enlisted Draftee on Continous Active Service, going from an office clerk to Ranger Hall of Fame, 30+ hours of freefall time, and being CSM of Operations in Iraq for almost 30 months. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors. https://www.youtub...

2 years ago

1 hour 29 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 10 - Tony Mayne, Ranger, PAO, Ranger Outreach Center - Columbus, Georgia

Ohio native, enlisted out of college and graduated basic training at Fort Benning, talks Ranger school being assigned to 3rd Ranger Regiment and SAW gunner, Operation RHINO in Afghanistan, being in the Army when GWOT began, and current work with the Ranger Outreach Center. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of the...

2 years ago

1 hour 31 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 9 - Col. Damien Mason, Deputy Commandant of the Infantry

Staying ahead involves changing and looking toward the future for advancing technologies and strategies. To protect freedoms, the military must do so. Col. Damien Mason is the Deputy Commandant of the Infantry talks about where the Infantry is heading and the future of the branch. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living historie...

3 years ago

1 hour 26 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 8 - Bill Huff, Marine, Vietnam Veteran, Student Veteran Resource Program with UGA and Columbus State Univ., 1775 Society and NIM fundraiser

Bill Huff, born and raised in Columbus, Ga. with deep local family roots, joined the Marine Corp. on a friendly dare. He shares his experiences growing up, going to the University of Ga, boot camp, deploying to Vietnam and coming back home. Now his mission is Mental Health support and suicide prevention for not only Soldiers and Veterans but for all who encompass the Military family. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance...

3 years ago

1 hour 34 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 7 - LTC Josh Powers, Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award Winner, Author, and Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran

Leadership is defined as the action of leading a group of people or an organization. The concept seems very straightforward and simple enough but the execution is the most important but also difficult part. It's even more challenging to be a dynamic and effective leader. LTC Josh Powers is a true dynamic and effective leader. Douglas MacArthur Award winners display true commitment to Army values; unequaled technical and tactical competence; and a mature understanding of their lea...

3 years ago

1 hour 18 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 6 - Noah Galloway, Purple Heart Recipient, Double Amputee, DWTS Contestant, and 2014 Ultimate Men's Health Guy

War has a way of changing all who face it. Most often the heavy burdens, emotionally, physically, and mentally, are not shared with the public. Meet Noah Galloway, a Purple Heart Recipient who was a Sergeant with the 101st Airborne Division and suffered life-threatening injuries from an IED attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Go on the journey of a man, who at points, was left questioning his own humanity as well as the humanity of those surrounding him. It's a very gritty, h...

3 years ago

1 hour 37 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 5 - Major (Ret) Al Zimmerman, Vietnam Pilot, Silver Star Recipient, Ranger Hall of Fame

Ep. 5 - Our good buddy Al was a Vietnam helicopter pilot, an infantryman, a Silver Star Recipient, and a member of the Ranger Hall of Fame....oh, and he owns the Soldier Store in the National Infantry Museum. He's one of those guys you want to interview multiple times. If you don't enjoy this interview....it's probably you. A straight talking guy who doesn't talk around the truth. Enjoy! This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform,...

3 years ago

55 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep 4 Lieutenant Colonel Nate Conkey, TAC Officer, Rugby Player, ROTC instructor

Ep 4. Today we sit down with Lieutenant Colonel Nate Conkey who has a lot of experience both as a decorated infantry officer himself and someone who trains, coaches, and mentors young men and women to become the best Soldiers and Leaders they can be. Just an overall good conversation with an up and coming leader in today's Army. This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. Th...

3 years ago

49 minutes

The Infantry Podcast

Ep. 3 - Jumping into combat 7 times with Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Michael Kelso

Likely one of the more unique stories you're ever going to hear, Michael Kelso, a retired Command Sergeant Major, served in the Rhodesian Army before the US Army, the 75th Ranger Regiment, a member of the Ranger Hall Of Fame, the father of a young Soldier, and was (no kidding) featured in "Soldier of Fortune" magazine. And to add some icing on the cake, he was the Command Sergeant Major in charge of Ranger School when co-host Michael graduated in August of 1999. Small world! Enj...

3 years ago

1 hour 29 minutes