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Tactically Acquired

Tactically Acquired

Rusty Mardis and Kevin Eagles

Welcome to Tactically Acquired Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC and their families. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle. The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education. This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual. This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles. Show Notes: Learn More from this episode by visiting: Army: https://www.army.mil/ Army Reserves: https://www.usar.army.mil/ Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au
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Tactically Acquired - Breaking Down Educational Benefits
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10/04/24 • 33 min

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we are doing a throwback episode that originally aired on the Veterans Resource Station Webinar. Several students have asked us to do a podcast on the basics of educational benefits. We will cover the most popular benefits and give tips and tools to being successful in using them here at Northern Kentucky University. See the video aspect or schedule and appointment on our website https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html

Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.

Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle.

The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual.

This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles and Edited by Alisha Burnett.

Learn More from this episode by visiting:

Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html

Watch the original episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/KJ7JXRf8ChM

Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html

Proudly Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Tactically Acquired - Rey Centeno - No Warriors Left Behind
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09/20/24 • 31 min

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we are doing a throwback episode that originally aired on Veterans In Bars Getting Bourbon, an award-winning public access show. Today's special guest is Navy Veteran Rey Centeno, who explains the purpose behind his development of his phone app - No Warriors Left Behind. Learn about Rey's Living History and a little about bourbon as we discuss, the importance of camaraderie, and transition support. This special episode is on Veteran Suicide Awareness Month; if you are in the military or a veteran and need immediate support, dial 988, then Press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Line.

Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.
Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle.

The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual.

This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles and edited by Alisha Burnett.

Learn More from this episode by visiting:

Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 then press 1 or CHAT Option: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/#:~:text=Available%2024%2F7%3A,responder%20will%20listen%20and%20help.

Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html

Watch the original episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/KJ7JXRf8ChM

Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html

Proudly Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Tactically Acquired - Alexander Mumma

Alexander Mumma

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11/18/24 • 64 min

On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we sat down with Marine Corp Officer Mr. Alexander Mumma. Alex is utilizing the Military Skill Bridge Program to intern with Blue North as he is transitioning out of the Marine Corp. He shares many great tips and tools for others about the program, and the process of accomplishing. He also discussed his transitions from corporate life to the Marine Corp, and the transition back to the civilian mindset. Also, he discusses Officer Candidate School, his motivation to serve, and much more.

Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.

Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle.

The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual.

This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced and edited by Alisha Burnett.

Learn More from this episode by visiting:

DOD Skillbridge: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/program-overview.htm

Marine Corp Birthday: https://www.cmc.marines.mil/Birthday/

Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html

Watch the original episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/3hX2sSrxpJ4

Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html

Proudly Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Tactically Acquired - Tom Eagles - Vietnam Veteran Part 3
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02/28/24 • 32 min

On this episode of Tactically Acquired Rusty and Kevin discuss the importance of memorializing veteran history and finish the oral history of his father, Master Chief Tom "Doc" Eagles who was a 30 year combat veteran, Marine Corpsman, and Catholic monk. Please join us as we listen to the original oral history with "Doc" Eagles and his wife Karin from October 2015.

Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.

Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle. The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual. This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles.

Learn More from this episode by visiting: Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html
Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html
People Working Cooperatively: www.pwchomerepairs.org
Waycross Community Media: https://www.youtube.com/@WaycrossCommunityMedia
See on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Z_v2nUaZq8?si=Hlow8y1wZhEpI_Xv

Proudly Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Tactically Acquired - Tom Eagles - Vietnam Veteran Part 2
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02/13/24 • 39 min

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we finally get to hear our producer Professor Kevin Eagles as he discusses the second part (of three) of the oral history of his father, Master Chief Tom "Doc" Eagles who was a 30 year combat veteran, Marine Corpsman, and Catholic monk. Please join us as we listen to the original oral history with "Doc" Eagles and his wife Karin from October 2015.

Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.

Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle. The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual. This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles.

Learn More from this episode by visiting: Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html
Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html
People Working Cooperatively: www.pwchomerepairs.org
Waycross Community Media: https://www.youtube.com/@WaycrossCommunityMedia
See on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Z_v2nUaZq8?si=Hlow8y1wZhEpI_Xv

Proudly Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Tactically Acquired - Tom Eagles - Vietnam Veteran Part 1
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02/05/24 • 42 min

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we finally get to hear our producer Professor Kevin Eagles as he discusses an oral history of his father, Master Chief Tom "Doc" Eagles who was a 30 year combat veteran, Marine Corpsman, and Catholic monk. Please join us as we listen to the original oral history with "Doc" Eagles and his wife Karin from October 2015.

Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.

Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle. The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual. This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles.

Learn More from this episode by visiting: Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html
Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html
People Working Cooperatively: www.pwchomerepairs.org
Waycross Community Media: https://www.youtube.com/@WaycrossCommunityMedia
See on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Z_v2nUaZq8?si=Hlow8y1wZhEpI_Xv

Proudly Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Tactically Acquired - Will Vestring - A Living History - Part 2
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11/24/23 • 24 min

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we continue our conversation with Army Veteran and NKU student William Vestring. Join us as Will shares vulnerable details of his addiction and how he prevails and excels in this new chapter of his life. We go over in detail his unique educational experiences using Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits for his third time! He is a model for resiliency, and tenacity in every aspect of his life.
Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.

Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle.

The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual.

This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles.

Learn More from this episode by visiting: Northern Kentucky Admissions: https://nku.edu/admissions.html
Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html
Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html

Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected]or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Tactically Acquired - Richard Bevington - Vietnam Veteran Episode
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12/01/23 • 20 min

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we partnered with People Working Cooperatively on their special episodes called “Welcome Home: Thanking Our Vietnam Veterans” aired on Waycross Community Media. This is one of four shows we will share as released documenting several Vietnam Veteran living histories. Please join us as we sit down with Army Ranger Richard Bevington as he shares his military journey.

Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.

Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle.

The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education. This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual.

This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History.
Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles.
Learn More from this episode by visiting: Northern Kentucky Admissions: https://nku.edu/admissions.html
Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html
Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html
People Working Cooperatively: www.pwchomerepairs.org
Waycross Community Media: https://www.youtube.com/@WaycrossCommunityMedia
See on YouTube: Welcome Home: Thanking Our Vietnam Veterans--Richard Bevington - YouTube

Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Tactically Acquired - Jessica Young - A Living History - Part 2
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10/04/23 • 26 min

On this episode of Tactically Acquired we continue our conversations with Army Veteran, Army Spouse and NKU student Jessica Young. Join us as we discuss her journey, her experiences in Korea, being a veteran and spouse, her Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits. She also shares her tips and tools on transition and college. Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.

Show Description: Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle.

The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual.

This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles.

Learn More from this episode by visiting: Northern Kentucky Admissions: https://nku.edu/admissions.htmlVeterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.htmlDepartment of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html

Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we are doing a throwback episode on the Veterans Cemetery - North, in Williamstown Kentucky. Learn about burial benefits and about the award-winning cemetery here in Northern Kentucky.

Tactically Acquired is grateful to be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656.

Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC, their families, and community partners. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle.

The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual.

This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles and Edited by Alisha Burnett.

Learn More from this episode by visiting:

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - North in Williamstown Kentucky: https://veterans.ky.gov/Cemeteries/Pages/Kentucky-Veterans-Cemetery-North.aspx

Kentucky Cemetery Application: https://veterans.ky.gov/Documents/Interment%20Application%20KVCN%20Sep22.pdf

Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html

Watch the original episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/3hX2sSrxpJ4

Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html

Proudly Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more by contacting SSG Moertle at [email protected] or 502-871-2656

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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How many episodes does Tactically Acquired have?

Tactically Acquired currently has 45 episodes available.

What topics does Tactically Acquired cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Education, Oral History, Interviews and Military.

What is the most popular episode on Tactically Acquired?

The episode title 'Tom Eagles - Vietnam Veteran Part 2' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Tactically Acquired?

The average episode length on Tactically Acquired is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Tactically Acquired released?

Episodes of Tactically Acquired are typically released every 7 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Tactically Acquired?

The first episode of Tactically Acquired was released on Nov 11, 2022.

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