The Hotwash with CJ - The Next Mission Radio With Daniel Mays: Special Guest John Preston

The Next Mission Radio With Daniel Mays: Special Guest John Preston

08/16/15 • 119 min

(JOIN US ON THE NEXT MISSION RADIO WITH YOUR HOST DANIEL MAYS) Our first guest will be John Preston as we talk about his work with his new album YOUR WAR IS OVER and his work with Boot Campaign to give a portion of all sales to the continuing battle to promote awareness and assistance to the struggles faced by veterans and their families. John Preston served in the United States Marine Corps from 2000-2004 serving with 2/7 during his deployment to Iraq in 2004, where he had his first success as a musician while still in Iraq when a song and video he had written and created for his battalion titled “Good Good America” was covered by the Los Angeles Times and became a national sensation within days. So please join us on the air to show your support for John and all other Veteran musicians as they fight to bring awareness and assistance to issues that veterans struggle with everyday.

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JIM ERWIN US Army SPECIAL OPS & Michael Golembesky Former USMC Operator

JIM ERWIN has built his entire career on one premise – to protect. He is a veteran of the U.S. Special Operations Forces,Including service as 1st SFOD-D (Delta) Operator. Provided close protection and security for high-profiled clientele. Erwin is a certified FBI Advanced Firearms Instructor,Has earned several instructor certifications for the NRA. Entered the U.S. Army, eager to earn his place in the 2nd Ranger Battalion (75th Ranger Regiment) at Fort Lewis, WA. Erwin was awarded the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his U.S. Army Sniper Course and served as the ranking NCO for a military free-fall unit. Erwin accepted an invitation to participate in the 1st SFOD-D selection course - where he was ultimately one of five candidates chosen from a class of nearly 100.As a member of Team U.S. Elite, Erwin is able to expand his role as a protection specialist to a diverse group – from tactical shooters to active duty members to athletes or anyone else. HOUR # 2 PLEASE HELP US WELCOME Michael Golembesky, author of Level Zero Heroes (St. Martin's Press 2014) and former member of Marine Special Operations Team 8222 (2009-10).While on his second deployment in Iraq, SSgt. Golembesky was selected to become an aircraft controller with the newly formed Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Obtained 8002 MOS and was assigned as a team JTAC with Marine Special Operations Company G, Team 2. His fifth and final deployment was served in Afghanistan (RC-W) with Marine Special Operations Team 8222 from 2009 through 2010 in the Bala Murghab River Valley.Michael's personal military awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Valor), two Navy and Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbons and the Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals.

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Next Mission Radio Special Guest Debbie Berry-Fields Wife of CSM Chris Fields

(JOIN ME TONIGHT ON THE NEXT MISSION RADIO AS WE SPEAK WITH THE SPOUSES BEHIND OUR BRAVE SERVICE MEN AND WOMAN) TONIGHT OUR FIRST GUEST WILL BE MRS. DEBBIE BERRY-FIELDS WIFE OF RET. CSM CHRIS FIELDS. AS WE TRY AND BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN CIVILIANS AND MILITARY TO GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIFFERENCES AND SIMILIAR SITUATIONS THAT WE FACE. HER HUSBAND RET. CSM US Army, (Ret) served proudly for 30 years in the United States Army. He led soldiers as a Scout Team Leader, Squad Leader, Sniper Section Leader, Scout Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant and Command Sergeant Major for an Infantry Battalion and Calvary squadron. He has had four combat tours including one in the Horn of Africa, two in Iraq, and one to Afghanistan. Command Sergeant Major Fields has a bachelors degree in History through Excelsior University. His military education/training includes the Basic Airborne Course, Ranger School, Jump Master Course, Pathfinder Course, Sniper school and all of the Army Non-commissioned officer development courses culminating with the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. His highlighted awards include: The Legion of Merit, Five Bronze Stars (two for Valor), Meritorious Service Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster), Two Purple Heart Medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Pathfinder Badge, German Parachutist Badge, French Commando Badge, French Foreign Legion Desert Survival Badge. Behind the battle tested Sergeant Major (who has survived 14 IED attacks, five of which completely destroyed the vehicle he was in – the final attack ending with a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) striking the HUMVEE seat he was in) is a great man of faith. WE WILL BE OPENING THE LINES TO ANY AND ALL SPOUSES TO GIVE US THERE INPUT ON TONIGHTS TOPIC AND TO SHARE THERE STORIES. SO PLEASE LISTEN IN TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND LEARN WITH ME IN THIS NEW AREA.