PLEASE BE ADVISED: This episode starts with a discussion of very sensitive topics that can be traumatic to your listening experience. Please fast forward as you see fit.
Damon and Damo return from a three week hiatus and immediately start with a conversation about the massacre in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School which resulted in the loss of life for 19 children and two adults. They discuss mental health, bullying, and their opinions on gun laws in the United States. They reflect on the targeted killing of African Americans in Buffalo, New York. Rest In Peace to actor, Ray Liotta, who passed away in his sleep on May 26, 2022. What is going on in Fort Hood? The guys discuss Sgt. Jewel Scott’s accusations against her leadership and Fort Hood’s current reputation. The CNO recently made changes to his suggested reading lists, resulting in the removal of the “woke” books that were previously listed. What is “woke” anyway and why does it feel like a “dirty” word now? After all this talking, the guys finally catch up on what’s been going on in their personal lives. Damon’s son, Mark made a surprise visit to the family (that wasn’t much of a surprise), Damon reacts. The Navy’s number of deserters is currently higher than every other branch of the military and higher than it’s been in four years. This conversation develops into a debate about contractual obligations. Damo recaps the weight of an audiogram for an aging engineer in the fleet. Congratulations to all of the newly appointed SCPOs and MCPOs. Top Gun 2 is finally here! Damo takes a deep dive into the world of Tom Cruise and how he believes this new film will impact Hollywood and the Navy. Would you let your team fail to prove how important your role is? Damon speaks about the absence of senior leadership in the positions that matter. These and more topics are discussed on this episode of ‘PTSF.’ 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:
 
80 Minutes of Horror at Robb Elementary School - https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/29/us/uvalde-texas-elementary-school-shooting-week/index.html
 
Gunman Kills 10 at Buffalo Supermarket - https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/05/14/nyregion/buffalo-shooting
 
Sgt. Jewel Scott / Fort Hood - https://shinemycrown.com/fort-hood-responds-to-sgt-jewel-scotts-allegations-she-was-arrested-and-tormented-on-base/
 
CNO Removes Woke Books - https://gcaptain.com/gilday-removes-woke-books-cno-reading-list/
 
Increase in Navy Deserters - https://www.npr.org/2022/05/21/1100512920/navy-deserters-more-than-doubled-indicator-of-bigger-problem
 
Who Was the real Charles Monroe King? - https://www.thefocus.news/movies/charles-monroe-king-journal-for-jordan/
 
 
Damo’s Book of the Week:
 
BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312674151
 
 
Movie Reviewed:
 
A Journal For Jordan (Directed by Denzel Washington) 
https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ajournalforjordan
 
Intro Music Produced by: Lim0
 
 
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