On this episode: Damo begins this episode discussing his duty day and the troubles of being the “Under Instruction” watch stander when things go wrong. The guys reflect on recent troubles with trying to have guests featured on the podcast. Damon and Damo speak on the recent developments in the story about the fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard and give their takes on Sailors transitioning from BUDS to the fleet. Would you force someone to do a job that they don’t want to do? The Goats discuss the topic. Damo introduces a new segment on the podcast by reading Lt. Michael Murphy’s Medal of Honor Citation. Congrats to all newly frocked Petty Officers and newly pinned SCPOs and MCPOs. More conversation about ‘feedback’ following selection boards. Congrats to CMDCM Josephine Tauoa (USS Chung Hoon) who won the annual Delbert D. Black leadership award. Her career is highlighted here. Damo vents about the issues with trying to work out while wearing a mask and the guys discuss the woes of the Delta Variant. Simone Biles and the importance of prioritizing mental health is discussed. These and more topics are covered on this episode. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely Podcast’ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on Youtube. 
 
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Links and more information from this episode:
 
USS Bonhomme Richard Fire
https://www.npr.org/2021/07/29/1022514854/sailor-charged-arson-uss-bonhomme-richard-navy-san-diego
 
Lt. Michael P. Murphy Medal of Honor Citation
https://www.navy.mil/MEDAL-OF-HONOR-RECIPIENT-MICHAEL-P-MURPHY/
 
SCPO/MCPO Selection Board Results
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2021/NAV21131.txt?ver=hoqrnBDGKd0kzTFnx511Cw%3d%3d
 
Cycle 251 Advancement Results
https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jul/10/2002760037/-1/-1/1/CYCLE251_MEDIA_AD.PDF
 
CMDCM Josephine Tauoa (Delbert D. Black Leadership Award)
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/2684046/chung-hoon-cmc-earns-del-black-award/
 
COVID-19 Delta Variant
https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/2678210/covid-19-pandemic-not-over-concerns-over-delta-variant-growing/
 
 
 
Damo’s Book of the Week: 
 
I’m Your Emotional Support Animal: Navigating Our All Woke No Joke Culture (Adam Carolla)
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Emotional-Support-Animal-Navigating/dp/1642935883
 
Movie Reviewed: 
 
Unbroken 
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1809398/
 
Intro Music Produced by: Lim0
 
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