This episode is dedicated to Andamo’s stepmother, Mrs. Stephanie McMillian, who recently passed away. In addition, this episode is dedicated to the service members and civilians who lost their lives in the deadly Kabul airport attack. 
On this episode: Damon and Damo are joined by LTJG Charles Davis to discuss the importance of the relationship between the Division Officer and the LCPO. They begin by discussing fraternization. The guys take the time out to recognize the service-members and civilian that were killed in the Kabul airport attacks. Medal of Honor recipient, BMC Edwin Joseph Hill, who was fatally wounded during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Damo asks a question about CDBs and Midterms. Ways to create more diversity amongst the higher ranks in the Navy are discussed. LTJG Davis describes his worst and favorite moments as a Division Officer. Of course sea stories are traded like challenge coins on this episode. Should leadership always be held accountable for the actions of their subordinates. 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:
 
Become a commissioned Officer
https://www.navy.com/joining-the-navy/ways-to-join/become-a-commissioned-officer
 
Kabul Airport Attack
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/afghanistan-kabul-airport-explosion-11629976397
 
BMC Edwin Joseph Hill Medal of Honor Citation
https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/edwin-j-hill
 
Information on Midterms
https://work.chron.com/navy-midterm-evaluation-requirements-30293.html
 
Career Development Boards
https://askinglot.com/what-is-a-career-development-board
 
Fleet and Family Support Services
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/ffr/family_readiness/fleet_and_family_support_program.html
 
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans 
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1095217/
 
 
 
Damo’s Book of the Week: 
 
It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques From The Best Damn Ship in the Navy (by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff)
https://www.amazon.com/Its-Your-Ship-Management-Anniversary/dp/145552302X/ref=asc_df_145552302X_nodl/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111907622&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15116845824737301318&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007736&hvtargid=pla-434386265225&psc=1
 
Movie Reviewed: 
 
Top Gun
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/
 
Intro Music Produced by: Lim0
 
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