
Iraqi Children Foundation
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09/06/23 • 38 min
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On episode 8, I spoke with Justin, a former Marine/Army officer who currently serves as the Associate Director for Outreach & Veteran Engagement at the Virginia based non-profit, Iraqi Children Foundation.
The 501c3 is focused on intervening with love and hope in the lives of Iraqi children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation by criminals, traffickers, and extremists.
Website: www.iraqichildren.org
Twitter: @ iraqichildren
Justin's Twitter: @ JustInChirps
About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst. Opinions expressed do not represent those of the DoD or any other government organization.
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About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst.
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Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!
On episode 8, I spoke with Justin, a former Marine/Army officer who currently serves as the Associate Director for Outreach & Veteran Engagement at the Virginia based non-profit, Iraqi Children Foundation.
The 501c3 is focused on intervening with love and hope in the lives of Iraqi children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation by criminals, traffickers, and extremists.
Website: www.iraqichildren.org
Twitter: @ iraqichildren
Justin's Twitter: @ JustInChirps
About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst. Opinions expressed do not represent those of the DoD or any other government organization.
If you enjoy the episodes and blog content, consider subscribing to be notified of new content and episodes. Subscriptions to support the show goes directly back into improving the overall quality and frequency.
Thank you!
About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst.
Summary:
Thank you for taking the time to check out the show!
If you enjoy the episodes and blog content, consider subscribing to be notified of new content and episodes. Subscriptions go directly back into improving the overall quality and frequency.
Thank you!
Ian
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Officers, NCOs, and the Ukrainian 47th Brigade
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On episode 7, I sit down with two members of the United States Marine Corps to analyze and discuss a recent video provided by the 47th "Magura" Brigade in Ukraine. We also discussed some of the changes coming for the Marines, and how that may impact future conflicts.
Video discussed during the chat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk5OG6JYmfI
Liberty Ukraine: https://www.libertyukraine.org/
(Opinions do not represent those of the DoD or any other government organization.)
About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst.
Summary:
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Ian
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"Vatnik Soup" with Pekka Kallioniemi
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On Episode 9, I had the opportunity to sit down with Pekka Kallioniemi, star of the now infamous "Vatnik Soup" series of articles and videos that exposes propagandists operating on X, formerly known as Twitter, who routinely post controversial or questionable content regarding the war in Ukraine.
Pekka can be found @p_kallioniemi on X, or "The Soup Central" on YouTube.
About the host:
Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several years in Washington, DC as a strategic defense analyst.
Summary:
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