Retired USMC Major, Scott Huesing, lead a Marine Infantry unit in Ramadi, Iraq in 2008. This is his first hand account of the men he lead, the fighting they witnessed and the bravery they all displayed. Scott describes how finding weapons in people's homes was not so black and white.…

Former Army Infantry Soldier turned 20 year career Police Officer with Pinal County Sheriff's Department shares this edge of the seat story of his first officer involved shooting that started the shift in his life. Listen as he slows the story down to break down the different thoughts that go…

This is how I found and fell in love with Entrepreneurship after serving in the Army. My Military to Civilian transition. -- "Know your craft" ~ U.S. Army Veteran Entrepreneur, David Johnson “The David Johnson Show” is a video podcast geared towards the Military and Veteran community produced in Phoenix,…

A deployment to Iraq led a Squadron to be split up over multiple locations. This Apache Pilot (Commander) and 1SG were able to successfully do this by how they worked together. Kat and Keith both share how seeing results in daily missions is not always easy. You have to look…

The David Johnson Show Host shares his story from childhood to joining The Army. Being born in and growing up in Saudi Arabia gave him a foundation for a second language that ultimately led him in his path to the Army. David joined the Army out of high school under…

The story of a command team who never met before. Kat was an Apache Pilot and Troop Commander and Keith was the Troop First Sergeant (1SG). With mutual respect for each other, they were able to lead a team of 65 Soldiers to Syria. With little to no resources, Kat’s…

Trust is everything! "Mistrust is the fastest way to end a contract" says Alan "AP" Powell. From military to Sports and Entertainment Executive, AP talks about the importance of networking. He started out with conversations and giving advice to his friends which led him down his career path. Within the…

We motivate others. Life is filled with moments that stretch you and push you harder than you've ever been pushed. When we are successful in these life defining moments we prove to ourselves we can never go back. Retired Rear Admiral and Current Director of the Defense Media Agency, Hal…

Knowing who you are and what you want, mixed in with honesty is how the former Military turned Sports and Entertainment Executive made it in his career. This is his military to civilian transition. Transitioning out of the military Alan "AP" Powell talks about how selling honesty is why he…

Retired Naval Officer gives his best advice on leadership skills, Military Leadership and leadership qualities at different stages in Military Career. Hal Pittman, former enlisted and retired Rear Admiral, talks about his journey of lifelong learning through his 30 year Navy Career and successful transition to the civilian sector. Hal…

"The Military is a system that takes young people and does extraordinary things with them" "Even at the Four-Star Level… the best Four Stars that I served with bring all their staff around and say – Ok Team, here is the situation. I need your best Military advice" Hal's current…

Jaime Chapman, COO of The U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, discusses why she helped form the chamber and the benefits for its members. The flagship service this chamber offers is a certification process and certificate each member receives. This then allows the member (individual or company) to participate in…

Secrets to Building Your Career as a Military Spouse with Jaime Chapman - Part 1 | TDJS Jaime Chapman owns a Military Spouse Staffing Agency and is the Co-Founder of the United States Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (https://milspousechamber.org/) In this episode of The David Johnson Show, Jaime breaks down…

Military to Civilian. Do My Skills Transfer? with Bryan Martyn - Part 2 | TDJS In this episode of The David Johnson Show, retired Air Force Special Operations Pilot, Bryan Martyn, talks about transitioning out of the military, how to get a job after the military, and the reality of…

How I Mastered my Craft and Became a Top Billboard Artist with The Marine Rapper - Part 2 | TDJS In this episode of The David Johnson Podcast - PART 2 with Raymond Lott | AKA The Marine Rapper - we dive into his transition from military to civilian and…

What Do Air Force Special Operations Do? - Part 1 | Bryan Martyn | TDJS In 2001, when the war in Afghanistan had already started, there was an assassination attempt against then-acting Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai. His PSD (Personal Security Detail) were actually U.S. Navy SEALS. One of the PSD…

Before Rap, The Struggle and What You Didn't Know with The Marine Rapper - Part 1 | TDJS The David Johnson Show Interviews Raymond Lott, a.k.a. The Marine Rapper (TMR) – A combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, 15X Billboard Charting Artist and #1 Billboard Rap Artist talks about Marine…

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In this episode retired Green Beret, Renford Ligon, talks about growing up on the streets of Los Angeles, CA and Dayton, OH. From the streets to a top Special Operations Warrior - This is his story. Renford Ligon is a US Army Special Forces “Green Beret” Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (MSG…

Part 2 -- Retired Army Green Beret, Ren Ligon, discusses his 20 years in the Army. From Special Operation Units like the Rangers, 160th SOAR and The Green Berets -- Ren gets up close and personal with stories he has never shared before. Renford Ligon is a US Army Special…

K9 Industry Maven - Danique Masingill President and Co-Founder of Leashes of Valor - breaks down the Military Working Dog and Service Dog Industry. “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a…