Best OCONUS Podcasts (2024)

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-26 26:08

2d ago26:08

26:08

I want to begin this episode by saying that I hope you enjoyed my previous episode with my special guest, Heath Hansen, as we talked about some of his experiences as a journalist, writing for Soldier of Fortune magazine, while along the Southern Border of the U.S.A. and Mexico. That said, in this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off i…

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Zatha's Birth Center Birth Story Followed by Wild Pregnancy and Free Birth OCONUS 1:01:12

17d ago1:01:12

1:01:12

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Zatha who was Active Duty in the Marine Corps for her first birth, and then got out before her second birth. Even though she was Active Duty her first birth took place at a birth center due to low staffing at the military hospital where they were stationed, and then her second birth was a free birth at their ho…

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Navy Spouse Kara's Hospital and Home Birth Stories 49:45

2d ago49:45

49:45

Today I’m speaking with Kara who shares her two birth stories as a Navy Spouse. Her first birth was a hospital birth and her second was a home birth. She talks about the way her lived experience as a military spouse impacted her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, including how moving multiple times affected her options and her access to support post…

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IMG: IT and Cybersecurity 23:20

3d ago23:20

23:20

You may have more value to a smaller company than to a larger one, relates Doug Munro, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Information Management Group (IMG). IMG is a small business, focused on IT and cybersecurity, both in the metro DC area and beyond. Plus, if you have a Full Scope Poly and want to transition your career to IT, Doug’s team …

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-25 53:12

9d ago53:12

53:12

In this episode, I talk again with Heath Hansen -- former member of airborne infantry in the U-S Army, former LEO, private security contractor, and author/writer for Soldier of Fortune Magazine -- regarding his continued experiences covering down on the real goings on along the U-S/Mexico border, AKA: The Southern border. Heath Hansen has published…

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Marianna's Traumatic Military Hospital Birth follow by "Night and Day" Experience Out In Town 45:34

10d ago45:34

45:34

Marianna served 10 years in the air national guard and shares her two birth stories. When describing her first birth, she says that "everything that could have gone wrong did," and despite the birth taking place at the hospital where she was serving as a nurse, it ended up being a pretty traumatic experience for both her and her husband. Her next b…

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BlackSky: Technology, Analytics, People 21:36

10d ago21:36

21:36

BlackSky is a unique government contractor that owns and operates small satellites in low Earth orbit. What sets BlackSky apart, shares Hannah Nyberg, People and Culture Manager, is their technology, analytics capabilities, and people. Listen for Hannah’s top resume tip for cleared job seekers. 3:11 BlackSky is a space-based defense and intelligenc…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-24 25:26

16d ago25:26

25:26

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I put a few finishing touches on the LCR/Three Dams project before discussing on a cursory level some of the many private security projects I have been a part of in the United States since and before. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life…

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OSD CAPE: Think Tank, Consulting Firm, Analytical Powerhouse 23:48

17d ago23:48

23:48

In this episode, we explore the fascinating work of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (OSD CAPE), described by Wilton Virgo as "part think tank, part consulting firm, and all-around analytical powerhouse." Wilton reveals the key skills needed to thrive at CAPE—sharp analytical skills and outstanding comm…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-23 25:11

23d ago25:11

25:11

In this episode, I essentially put a wrap on my seven years as a PSC overseas, transitioning, for now, to some of my experiences as a PSC in the States. I will spend the next three to five episodes, maybe more, in this season talking mostly about some of my experiences as a PSC here in the States. I begin this episode talking a little bit about a p…

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Amber's Birth and Postpartum Stories: Active duty in the Air Force, dual-military dynamics, and juggling it all with four kids 34:06

24d ago34:06

34:06

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Amber who's had four children while on Active Duty in a dual-military family. She talks about the differences between her first and her most recent births, how unit culture plays a key role in balancing work and family, and how she and her spouse make it all happen! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Follow al…

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ANSER: For Purpose, Not for Profit 18:04

24d ago18:04

18:04

ANSER is a non-profit founded in 1958 as a public service research institute, shares Jessica Albosta, company COO. With a focus on their employees’ careers, not their contracts, many staff members have been with ANSER for decades. Jessica recommends you spend time with a recruiter when they contact you, and be data-oriented on your resume. “When an…

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Active Duty Airman Emily's Birth Story: Balancing Work as a Missile Launch Officer, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Experiences 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

Today we're hearing from Captain Emily Foreman, and Active Duty Airman, who shares her pregnancy and postpartum story as an ICBM missile launch officer. Emily shares some unique perspectives about pregnancy in her specific field, managing postpartum while frequently being "deployed in place," and how to ask for help when you need it. Follow along w…

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Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER) and Its Impact on Military Members and Spouses 39:02

1M ago39:02

39:02

Join us today for a roundtable discussion about Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex, or DMER. We hear from Dr. Kristal Lau (military spouse) and Tiffany Jordan (retired airman), about their personal experiences with DMER, and learn about the science behind the phenomenon. We also talk about how this experience uniquely impacts military connected people.…

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Air National Guardsman Cassie's Birth Story: Dual-Military Obligations, DMER, and PMDD 40:49

1M ago40:49

40:49

In today's episode, we're hearing from Cassie who gave birth while with the Air National Guard. Cassie is an a dual-mil relationship, and had her first baby while her husband was away on training, and joining the birth via FaceTime. Her postpartum experience included challenges like DMER and PMDD, and she shares how that impacted her mental health …

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-22 21:20

1M ago21:20

21:20

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode -- mostly (I hope you enjoyed the previous episode with my guest Heath Hansen). In this episode, I pick up from there and continue my discussion on my experiences as camp site security manager for a base in North/Northwest Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life…

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Your favorite military birth podcast returns next week! 2:04

2M ago2:04

2:04

Military Birth Talk will be back with Season 3 next week! This season will bring more birth stories from service members and military spouses, plus roundtable discussions, updates on advocacy work, policy conversations, and more. Join us on August 29th and find a new episode in your favorite podcast app every Thursday. Follow along with Military Bi…

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Rapid Cycle Solutions: Data Analytics and Cloud Consulting | Bill Engel 22:26

2M ago22:26

22:26

Rapid Cycle Solutions provides consulting advice to their agency clients on data analytics and cloud computing, shares company founder and owner, Bill Engel. That means soft skills such as good communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork are critical, beyond technical skills. Bill’s Pro Interview Tip: He’s going to ask how you stay abreast of …

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-21 1:23:36

2M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

In this episode, I talk with Heath Hansen, former member of airborne infantry in the U.S. Army. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Heath is a former police officer. He is currently a private security contractor in California and Texas, as well as writer for Soldier of Fortune magazine. We spend time discussing a great number of topics, including, t…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-20 21:59

2M ago21:59

21:59

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussions of my experiences as a private security contractor overseas while working for the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan, on this particular mission, in the role of acting camp site security manager. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life…

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RTI Consulting: Treating People Right | Claudia Trail 19:33

2M ago19:33

19:33

RTI Consulting (Results-Teamwork-Integrity), supports the Intelligence Community. Talent Acquisition Manager Claudia Trail highlights the company’s culture of treating people the way they would like to be treated…or better. Claudia’s hot tip: Don’t apply for a job based on the job title; read the requirements! “A lot of companies say we take care o…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-19 24:22

2M ago24:22

24:22

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, as I continue talking about my then current experiences as the acting camp site security manager at a special base North/Northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifeBy Scott Dressor

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PingWind: IT Services | Jay June 18:01

2M ago18:01

18:01

PingWind is a smaller cleared employer offering IT services opportunities, primarily requiring Secret and Top Secret security clearances. Director of Recruiting Jay June reveals how to succeed at a job fair and confirms the company name really does relate to penguins. “Those four individuals came into the job fair knowing the job that they wanted. …

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-18 23:59

3M ago23:59

23:59

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my experiences as a private security contractor for the company Blue Hackle. At this point, I am the acting site security manager for a special camp on a base north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-17 24:40

3M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my discussion of my time and experience as the acting camp site security manager on a special base north/northwest of Kabul in the country of Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifeBy Scott Dressor

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Prime Time Consulting: Intelligence Analysis | Cynthia Liscoe 24:30

3M ago24:30

24:30

Prime Time Consulting is a smaller company working primarily in the Fort Meade, Maryland area and focused on intelligence analysis. Cynthia Liscoe, Chief Operations Officer, discusses upgrading CI Polys to Full Scopes, their big company knowledge with small company c-suite access, the Interview Ambassador Program, and more. “It's one of the best wa…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-16 23:52

3M ago23:52

23:52

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my time and experiences as a camp site security manager for Blue Hackle at a military installation north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifeBy Scott Dressor

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WHS FSD: Facilities Management for the Pentagon | Kim Crawford 23:45

3M ago23:45

23:45

The Facilities Services Directorate (FSD) of the Washington Headquarters Services provides facilities management support for the Pentagon and associated buildings in the National Capital Region. Chief of Staff Kim Crawford shares that their hiring needs are for both professional and trades positions, with a focus on a 60-day time-to-hire. FSD has d…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-15 22:41

4M ago22:41

22:41

In this episode, I put a wrap on the physical security project I was doing as my last assignment at the Bagram Air Base prior to transitioning to a camp site security manager's position at a special base two to three hours northly of Bagram. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifeBy Scott Dressor

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-14 22:11

4M ago22:11

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In this episode, I continue where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion on my experiences with the PSC Blue Hackle while in afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifeBy Scott Dressor

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Marilyn's Marine Corps Birth Stories: MTF Inductions for Pre-Eclampsia, Plus Juggling Motherhood and Mission Readiness, and the Importance of Setting the Example 39:06

4M ago39:06

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Episode Sponsor: The Breastfeeding Shop Website: www.thebreastfeedingshop.com IG: @thebreastfeedingshop FB: www.facebook.com/thebreastfeedingshop In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Marilyn who shares two birth and postpartum stories while serving as an Active Duty Marine. Both of Marilyn’s births took place at Military Treatment Facilities, one …

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MindPoint Group: Cybersecurity for Federal Civilian Agencies | Jen Moyars 20:58

4M ago20:58

20:58

MindPoint Group focuses on all aspects of cybersecurity in their contracts with civilian federal agencies, shares Jen Moyars, Associate Director of Talent Acquisition and Resource Management. Learn what surge support can mean for your security clearance, the importance of being responsive when interviewing, and how long-term professional relationsh…

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Navy Veteran and Marine Corps Spouse Audrey's Hypnobirthing Birth Story 41:32

4M ago41:32

41:32

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Audrey who was Active Duty in the Navy before retiring and is now a Marine Corps Spouse. Today she’ll be sharing her second birth story which was a hypnobirthing birth, and she really focuses on the support that her doula provided during the pregnancy while her husband was deployed. Thankfully he returned about a w…

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Avian: Developing and Caring for Employees | Melissa Gilpin 20:21

4M ago20:21

20:21

Talent Acquisition Specialist Mel Gilpin is a graduate of Avian's Leadership Development Program, a one-year program to develop employees’ skills and knowledge. Avian supports NAVAIR programs in the Pax River area of Southern Maryland, among other opportunities. Learn about Coffee with Kevin, Jump Balls, and the importance of transparency with your…

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Tabitha's Marine Corps Birth Stories: stigmas around pregnancy for junior Marines, multiple organ prolapse, and the importance of postpartum care for service members 56:32

4M ago56:32

56:32

In today’s episode I’m speaking with Tabitha who shares three birth stories while on Active Duty in the Marine Corps, and one after she got out through the VA. Her first birth was at a military hospital and she discusses the stigmatizing experience she had being pregnant as a junior Marine living in the barracks. The subsequent three births took pl…

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BasisPath: Soft Skills Are Critical, Even for Technical Jobs | Mary Toxey 25:40

4M ago25:40

25:40

Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and good communication skills are keys to career success, even for most technical positions. Discover more about why those skills are so important from Mary Toxey, USAF veteran, COO and BasisPath Co-Founder. “If you help us win this contract or get this new work, we're going to pay you for your efforts. An…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-13 19:56

5M ago19:56

19:56

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, correcting a few imbalances, talking briefly about my new job and role, the promise to come, and the utter surprise from those remaining on the ground that I was back. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifeBy Scott Dressor

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Army Reservist Dr. Olymphia O'Neale-White on PCOS and Navigating Pregnancy Loss as a Service Member 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Olymphia O’Neale White, who serves as an Army reservist as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal mental health. Dr. O shares her experience with PCOS, a condition which contributed to fertility challenges, and then a silent miscarriage which was discovered at 16 weeks, and managed with…

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MissionEdge Technologies: #BringTheEdge Cybersecurity | Wayne Schmidt 23:52

5M ago23:52

23:52

MissionEdge Technologies is a cybersecurity company that has a four-pronged plan for growth, shares CEO Wayne Schmidt. Wayne focuses on the importance of work-life balance and why that’s important to him, the MissionEdge hiring process, why it’s OK to say “I don’t know” in an interview, and the meaning of the company’s #BringTheEdge hashtag. “Most,…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-12 25:28

5M ago25:28

25:28

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode. I briefly recap my departure from Bagram Air Base for a rotation home, my return, and the continuation of unprofessional conduct until the arrival of our third site security manager. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifeBy Scott Dressor

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USMC Spouse Bailee's C-Section and VBAC Stories, Plus Reflections on Life and Parenting as a Military Spouse 43:19

5M ago43:19

43:19

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Bailee, a Marine Corps spouse. Bailee’s husband was in a training and was unable to attend their first child’s birth, which was an induction that ended in a c-section. For Bailee’s second birth experience she wanted a different experience so she researched more about birth options, got a doula, and prepared for…

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Mistakes to Avoid in Your Military Transition 18:23

5M ago18:23

18:23

This special Bonus Episode highlights mistakes to avoid in your military transition, along with steps to make your transition to the civilian world successful. We also include explanations of terms such as prime contractors, subcontractors, contingent offers, sourcers, recruiters, hiring managers, and more. Find show notes and additional links at: …

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-11 25:39

5M ago25:39

25:39

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion with the three failed site security managers we had while on project for Blue Hackle in the Bagram area of Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifeBy Scott Dressor

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Navy Spouse Bethel's Birth Stories: Hypnobirthing at Yokosuka MTF, Deployment at 5 Days Postpartum, Solo PCS Back Stateside, and Perinatal Mental Health Conversation 47:57

5M ago47:57

47:57

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Bethel, a Navy Spouse, and one half of the Salty Milspouse podcast. Bethel shares two birth stories, which both took place at at the Naval Hospital in Yokosuka Japan using hypnobirthing. She talks about the incredible village that supported her when her husband deployed at 5 days postpartum, how her mental heal…

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CenCore: Why Attention to Detail & Transparency Matter | Adam Fife 20:43

5M ago20:43

20:43

Adam Fife, CEO of CenCore, shares the importance of excellence and attention to detail in a high-performance environment. Learn about the National Security Program that helps to green the polygraph workforce, Adam’s views on hybrid work and how long that will take to be implemented widely, plus why you shouldn’t job hop. “It's an honor and a privil…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-10 23:31

5M ago23:31

23:31

In this episode, I resume where I left off in the previous episode as I continue the discussion of my experiences with the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan and, to some extent, of the failures of leadership and the struggles and challenges, and the tempers that occur when you are operating in a hostile region. Support OCONUS: The C…

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Marine Corps Spouse Amanda: Four Birth Stories As a Type 1 Diabetic 45:04

5M ago45:04

45:04

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Amanda, a Marine Corps Spouse. Amanda shares 4 birth stories: two vaginal births, a C-section, and a VBAC. Some of the births took place on base and some were out in town. She also talks about getting diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and how that impacted her pregnancies and deliveries. She’s now working on her d…

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Valiant: Building a Red Cyber Team | Matt O’Hara 20:25

5M ago20:25

20:25

Navy veteran Matt O'Hara, Red Cyber Program Manager, shares his inspiring origin story and his efforts to build his team at Valiant. Matt emphasizes the importance of soft skills and diversity of thought that are critical in building a successful unit, plus his tips for successful interviewing and military transition. “We're looking for you to be a…

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Army Spouse Julie's Birth Story: Navigating infertility as a military member, plus working to decrease barriers to care 41:21

5M ago41:21

41:21

This week is National Infertility Awareness week. In today’s episode I’m speaking with Julie, an Army spouse who shares her experience navigating infertility, and then also one birth story. She also talks about her work advocating for TRICARE members to have insurance coverage for fertility treatments, and her experience founding a nonprofit called…

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Edgewater Technical Associates: Supporting DOE Contracts | Katie Gaither 14:57

6M ago14:57

14:57

“Be someone that people want to work with,” shares Katie Gaither, recruiting director at Edgewater Technical Associates. Edgewater supports DOE nuclear work at sites throughout the U.S., offering relocation or per diem options to test the waters of your new location. In addition, transferring your security clearance from DOD to DOE is a straightfor…

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