In this jam-packed episode, Damon and Damo recap their weeks and Damo owes a few people some apologies. A question from a listener leads to a very inspired conversation about being competitive within your rank (peer) group. Salute to Captain Kimberly Johnson Jones, the first African-American woman to assume the duties as Reactor Officer of a nuclear powered aircraft carrier. The brother of a marine killed during the evacuation of Afghanistan committed suicide at annual memorial of the passing of his brother. What’s one change that the Navy has made that you wish they didn’t? Damo has an interesting “Do Better” segment. Y’all already know we had to talk about this $115k giveaway. Let’s take a deeper dive into A2P. This leads to a conversation about college tuition assistance which leads to a conversation about De’reek Banks (a modern day “Robin Hood”?) The Marine Corps is doing away with “tape” for calculating BCA and modernizing the process using advanced technology. Damon and Damo discuss hospitality and greeting strangers. Damo brings up a thought about the criteria to be an Officer in the Navy and contemplates the value of a degree when it comes to ability to lead. These and more topics are discussed 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 from this Episode
 
Hero of the Week:
PO1 Charles Jackson French - https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/people-african-american-history/charles-jackson-french-1919-1956/
 
Brother of Marine Killed Commits Suicide - https://www.foxla.com/news/brother-of-marine-killed-in-afghanistan-withdrawal-commits-suicide-at-memorial-for-fallen-service-member
 
Dine, Dash, and Helo Trash - https://www.foxnews.com/us/brother-marine-killed-afghanistan-withdrawal-commits-suicide-memorial-service-fallen-soldier
 
$115,000 Incentives for Veterans - https://www.wtkr.com/news/u-s-navy-offers-more-than-100k-in-bonuses-loan-repayment-for-future-sailors-prior-servicemembers
 
Senior Enlisted Advance-To-Position Pilot Program (NAVADMIN 178/22) - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2022/NAV22178.txt?ver=1LkpP-DwDANeMZ7Q5gg4EA%3d%3d
 
Marines Modernizing Body Fat Computation Standards - https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/08/23/corps-will-stop-punishing-marines-based-tape-test-start-using-modern-scanners-measure-body-fat.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2nSZ_TqLlREtkCjLBrLNLNVZDSuW1opio5ENuTGYUgzoZZ1nR38HxOd1c#Echobox=1661279961
 
Student Loans/Disabled Vet Scam - https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-man-student-loan-disabled-veterans-scam
 
 
Damo’s Book of the Week:
 
Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action (Simon Sinek)
https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/
 
Movie Review of the Week:
TV Series:  The Terminal List | Ep 3 | Consolidation 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HYNH8TK/?ref=DVM_US_DL_SL_GO_AST_TLIST22_mkw_sM0XZ351s-dc&mrntrk=pcrid__slid__pgrid_1239149879340397_pgeo_90209_x__ptid_kwd-77447083494618:loc-190
 
 
Intro Music Produced by: Lim0