Happy MLK Day. Find a moment in your day to reflect on the heroism, leadership, and brave acts of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. Tish is back and ready for Valentine’s Day already! It’s time to start submitting packages for selection boards and Damo isn’t that motivated due to recent changes in selection and screening processes. The trio ponders how different program managers may be affected by the new OSTC rollout. Damo reports the TV stolen from the lounge in his barracks has been found!  Were there Aliens or a bunch of kids fighting at the Miami mall last week? Shout out to everyone who must go to work no matter what the weather report says. You are true MVPs. Damon wants to make sure everyone is reminded that a war is on the horizon. We need to be ready. Marines are utilizing cheap tech for advances in security measures. Free Wifi is coming to the barracks, but is there a catch? Let’s discuss. Another win for UH Residents, we are now finally able to cook in our barracks. Finally!?! Boeing takes another hit regarding the safety of their airplanes. Johnson and Johnson are in the news for filing bankruptcy amongst other things. A recent Reddit post was made regarding a sexual assault at a military base CDC. What would you do if your child was assaulted? Approximately 215 bodies were found buried behind a Mississippi jail in unnamed graves. It’s time to call Damon to the carpet and speak for his hometown. Do Better: Jo Koy, you need to rebound (Damo). Damon speaks to his daughter. Navy Dental, y’all are running scams (Tisha). The Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Lloyd Austin, recently was out of work with no notice, due to elective medical treatment. We later found out it was prostate cancer. Let’s talk a little about the culture of fitness. After this, shenanigans insue. These and more are covered in this episode of ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.
 
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Links and more from this Episode:
 
Aliens in Miami Mall - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/aliens-miami-mall-police-response-viral-speculation-rcna132524
 
Faster Wifi in the Barracks - https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3438591/navy-mwr-launches-program-to-upgrade-wi-fi-at-select-liberty-centers/
 
Boeing Jet Door - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-loose-bolts-alaska-airlines-united-airlines-spirit-aerosystems-door-plug/
 
Johnson and Johnson in Court -
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/01/08/johnson--johnson-will-pay-700-million-to-resolve-baby-powder-marketing-probe-report-says/?sh=ef64bb3619e8
 
Marines using cheap commercial tech to hide command post -  Marines using cheap commercial tech to hide command posts in plain sight - Defense One
 
What’s going on in Mississippi -  https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/01/10/dncr-j10.html
 
 
Damo’s Book of the Week:
 
Books from Damo’s recommended authors:
Jonah Berger - https://jonahberger.com/books/contagious/
Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead/
James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
 
 
Additional Credits:
PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0