Best Uscg Podcasts (2024)

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Jack Hamlin: Episode 4/4 SERIES 41, Rescue Flotilla 1, DDAY, OMAHA BEACH, USCG, WWII 45:16

1h ago45:16

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the final episode of the Jack Hamlin series. In this episode Jack describes his participation in the rescue of survivors from the sinking of the SS Leopoldville on Dec 24, 1944 which was stricken by a German sub. Then 2 nights later the same sub sank the HMS Capel where he also mustered for that rescue. Support th…

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ASTerisk - Five of the First Six USCG Rescue Swimmers 1:36:45

2h ago1:36:45

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In this ASTerisk episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is LIVE from DECERT 2024. He is joined by five of the first six U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers: Steve Ober (01), Kelly Gordon (02), Rick Woolford (03), Butch Flythe (05), and Larry Farmer (06). This historic gathering brings together the pioneers who laid the foundation for the Coast Gua…

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Ep 46: Mike Kelly- USCG Rescue Swimmer Instructor 1:08:34

20d ago1:08:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks with an active duty United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer instructor. Mike served as a rescue swimmer for ten years prior to being selected as an instructor at the aviation survival technician (AST) school- one of the most stressful environments in military training. Listen in as Mike breaks dow…

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Jack Hamlin: Episode 3/4, SERIES 41, Rescue Flotilla 1, DDAY, OMAHA BEACH, USCG, WWII 37:22

7d ago37:22

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 3 of the Jack Hamlin series. In this episode Jack describes the aftermath of the DDAY invasion as well as some post DDAY action he participated in from his Cutter #23. Support the Show.By Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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ASTerisk - Dr. Taylor Ratcliff, Associate Medical Director, and Brandon Solomon, Paramedic, Hoist Operator, and Rescue Specialist, at Travis County StarFlight in Texas Discuss Patient Rapid Cooling 52:27

4d ago52:27

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In this ASTerisk episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by the team from Travis County Starflight, Texas - Dr. Taylor Ratcliff, Associate Medical Director, and Brandon Solomon, Flight Paramedic, Hoist Operator, and Rescue Specialist. As we kick off the summer season, we explore the innovative techniques developed by Travis County Star…

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Talking With A Coast Guard Training Center Cape May Company Commander - With Chief Vincent Bucaneg 58:54

6d ago58:54

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In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with my guest, Chief Petty Officer Vicent Bucaneg, to talk about his Coast Guard career and why he loves working as a company commander for recruit bootcamp at Training Center Cape May! He has such a passion for what he considers to be the most fulfilling job i…

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Episode 187 [Full] Martin Lehmann, Denmark Rescue Swimmer from the Danish Air Force, Rescue Squadron 722 1:09:13

10d ago1:09:13

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Martin Lehmann, Danish Air Force Rescue Swimmer from Rescue Squadron 722. Martin shares thrilling accounts of his missions, starting with his first, where he was still in the qualification phase and was hoisted into the bush to retrieve an elderly man. He vividly recalls rescuing two c…

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Jack Hamlin: Episode 2/4, SERIES 41, Rescue Flotilla 1, DDAY, OMAHA BEACH, USCG, WWII 42:59

14d ago42:59

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 2. In this episode Jack describes his training in England and the action he saw on DDAY off Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944 Support the Show.By Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Episode 186 [Full] Larry Farmer, USCG Rescue Swimmer #06 2:28:22

16d ago2:28:22

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Larry Farmer, United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 06. Farmer, the godfather of the United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Program, shares his journey from joining the Coast Guard to becoming an Aviation Survivalman (ASM) and what it took to help build the Swimmer program. He tal…

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Jack Hamlin: Episode 1/4 SERIES 41, Rescue Flotilla 1, DDAY, OMAHA BEACH, USCG, WWII 35:00

21d ago35:00

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 1 of the Jack Hamlin series: the story of a young man from Springfield, Missouri who would serve as a rescue swimmer aboard USCG Cutter #23 just off Omaha Beach on DDAY. In this episode, we meet Jack as he tells us the circumstances that led to his enlistment in the US Coast Guard during WWII. Support the …

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🔒 Jack Hamlin: PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER SERIES 41, Rescue Flotilla 1, DDAY, OMAHA BEACH, USCG, WWII 2:35:17

18d ago2:35:17

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the full uncut premier of the Jack Hamlin series: the story of a WWII veteran who served in Rescue Flotilla One of the US Coast Guard. On DDAY, he was on Cutter #23 just 500 yards off Omaha Beach rescuing drowning soldiers from the cold waters of the English Channel.…

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Episode 185 [Full] Matthew Paul Fithian, USCG Rescue Swimmer #04 1:34:09

22d ago1:34:09

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Matthew Fithian, United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 04. Fithian shares his experiences and career journey in this podcast episode. He discusses his upbringing, joining the Coast Guard, and various assignments and rescues. Our stories explore moments from his time in boot camp, hi…

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How To Conduct a Veteran Interview - Episode 1 of 1; Series 40 48:18

28d ago48:18

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Send us a Text Message. Hello Everybody! We have been promising an episode about interviewing veterans for a while now. In fact we have had a few listeners request (remind) us that we promised this! Well here it is! In this entertaining episode we cover everything you will need to get started interviewing a veterans or someone interesting in your l…

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Episode 184 [Full] Kelly Gordon, USCG Rescue Swimmer #02 1:48:59

29d ago1:48:59

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Kelly Gordon, United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer No. 02. Gordon shares his journey to becoming a rescue swimmer and talks about the early days of the rescue swimmer program. He talks about his experience in the Coast Guard, including close calls and significant events while flyin…

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Steven Bichler - Episode 4 of 4, Series 39: Iraq War, MiTTs Team, Air Force Communications Officer 40:36

1M ago40:36

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Bichler served with a military transition team (MiTTs) during the last year of US occupation as a communications officer in the US Air Force. During this time, Steve worked closely with Iraqi government officials and, by extension, interpreters from Iraq who signed up to help with the transition. One of these interpret…

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Episode 183 [Full] James Dahmer, Canadian Rescue Specialist Paramedic 2:12:00

1M ago2:12:00

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by James Dahmer, rescue medic. Dahmer shares his background and talks about how he got into search-and-rescue (SAR). He also recounts some of his most memorable rescues, including a fatal resuscitation in the Tantalus Range, and a rescue where he had to perform CPR on a longline. This con…

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Steven Bichler - Episode 3 of 4, Series 39: Iraq War, MiTTs Team, Air Force Communications Officer 34:12

1M ago34:12

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Bichler served with a military transition team (MiTTs) during the last year of US occupation as a communications officer in the US Air Force. During this time, Steve worked closely with Iraqi government officials and, by extension, interpreters from Iraq who signed up to help with the transition. One of these interpret…

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Episode 182 [Full] Tombo Jones Veteran, US Army and US Coast Guard Pilot and Veteran, US Army and USCG Pilot, and Director of Virginia Tech FAA Designated Drone Test Site 1:54:55

1M ago1:54:55

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, guest Tombo Jones chats with host Jason Quinn. Jones is a former United States Army pilot and Coast Guard pilot, currently director of the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership. Jones shares his journey from the U.S. Army to the U.S.Coast Guard. His first duty station in the Coast Guard was Savannah, Geor…

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Steven Bichler - Episode 2 of 4, Series 39: Iraq War, MiTTs Team, Air Force Communications Officer 36:22

2M ago36:22

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Bichler served with a military transition team (MiTTs) during the last year of US occupation as a communications officer in the US Air Force. During this time, Steve worked closely with Iraqi government officials and, by extension, interpreters from Iraq who signed up to help with the transition. One of these interpret…

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Episode 181 [Full] Gwenny Lawson Flight Nurse and Director of EMS Training for Impact EMS 1:18:00

2M ago1:18:00

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Gwenny Lawson, a flight nurse and lead instructor for Impact EMS. Lawson discusses her background and journey into nursing, as well as some impactful patient encounters. She emphasizes the importance of being present for patients and their families during critical moments. She also hig…

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🔒 Steven Bichler - PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER Series 39: Iraq War, MiTTs Team, Air Force Communications Officer 2:27:00

2M ago2:27:00

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Steve Bichler served with a military transition team (MiTTs) during the last year of US occupation as a communications officer in the US Air Force. During this time, Steve worked closely with Iraqi government officials and, by extension, interpreters from Iraq who signed up to help with the transition…

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Steven Bichler - Episode 1 of 4, Series 39: Iraq War, MiTTs Team, Air Force Communications Officer 36:17

2M ago36:17

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Bichler served with a military transition team (MiTTs) during the last year of US occupation as a communications officer in the US Air Force. During this time, Steve worked closely with Iraqi government officials and, by extension, interpreters from Iraq who signed up to help with the transition. One of these interpret…

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What Is The Olmsted Scholarship Program? 21:13

2M ago21:13

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In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast I go in depth on the Olmsted Scholarship Program which is a graduate school program enhanced with language learning opportunities that Coast Guard Officer's can apply to take part in. Founded in 1959 this super selective program involves one year of intense language learning followed by two years a…

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Ep 45: Jason Clark of BeaverFit USA 1:02:15

2M ago1:02:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt has an in-depth conversation with the Beaverfit USA director of training and education, Jason Clark. Jason is a combat Marine Corps veteran and former drill instructor. He later went on to work in the fitness industry and then as a strength and conditioning director for the Marie Corps HITT program. He a…

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Episode 180 [Part 2] Kristin Gousse and Jeremy Urekew from Powell County, Kentucky Search & Rescue Team 1:07:28

2M ago1:07:28

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In Part 2 of this two-part series, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Kristin Gousse and Jeremy Urekew from the Powell County, Kentucky search-and-rescue team. We talk about a story involving four hikers who were stranded atop Courthouse Rock due to rapid changing weather conditions. The rescue team considered various options, including…

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Episode 180 [Part 1] Kristin Gousse and Jeremy Urekew from Powell County, Kentucky Search & Rescue Team 1:03:45

2M ago1:03:45

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Kristin Gousse and Jeremy Urekew from the Powell County, Kentucky search-and-rescue team. Gousse and Urekew share their first rescue experiences and their passion for technical rescue. They also mention their involvement in the 2022 flood rescues. They focus on the se…

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John "Lucky" Luckadoo - Episode 3 of 3, Series 38, WWII B-17 Co-Pilot in the "Bloody" 100th Bomb Group 42:55

2M ago42:55

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Send us a Text Message. This series features an interview TWND conducted with Lucky Luckadoo, a B-17 co-pilot in the 100th BG, along with the author of his biography, Kevin Maurer, titled "Damn Lucky". This interview took place while Masters of the Air was being broadcast on Apple TV where Lucky was featured in the coda to Masters of the Air: The B…

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Vertical HeliCASTS Mashup: Introducing Vertical's Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Podcast with Host Val Medved 59:03

2M ago59:03

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In this episode of The Real ResQ this will be another one of our Vertical Helicasts Mash-Up episodes with Jon Gray from The Hangar Z Podcast and Halsey Schider from The Helicopter Podcast. In this episode we introduce our newest Vertical host, Val Medved, who will be hosting the new Vertical MRO Podcast—the first episode drops today. The Vertical M…

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Episode 179 [Full] Ashlee Leppert, USCG Flight Mech, Author and Life Coach 1:40:38

2M ago1:40:38

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Ashlee Leppert, U.S. Coast Guard flight mech veteran, author, inspirational speaker, and certified life coach. Leppert discusses her motivation for joining the Coast Guard and her journey to becoming a flight mechanic. She speaks about many of her rescues, including a drug interdiction…

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John "Lucky" Luckadoo - Episode 2 of 3, Series 38, WWII B-17 Co-Pilot in the "Bloody" 100th Bomb Group 34:58

2M ago34:58

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Send us a Text Message. This series features an interview TWND conducted with Lucky Luckadoo, a B-17 co-pilot in the 100th BG, along with the author of his biography, Kevin Maurer, titled "Damn Lucky". This interview took place while Masters of the Air was being broadcast on Apple TV where Lucky was featured in the coda to Masters of the Air: The B…

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Episode 178 [Full] Rick Woolford USCG Rescue Swimmer 03 1:26:15

2M ago1:26:15

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Rick Woolford, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 03. Woolford, being one of the first five rescue swimmers in the U.S. Coast Guard, shares his journey from joining the Coast Guard to becoming a rescue swimmer. He discusses his background in water activities and law enforcement, as well a…

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John "Lucky" Luckadoo - Episode 1 of 3, Series 38, WWII B-17 Co-Pilot in the "Bloody" 100th Bomb Group 45:27

3M ago45:27

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Send us a Text Message. This series features an interview TWND conducted with Lucky Luckadoo, a B-17 co-pilot in the 100th BG, along with the author of his biography, Kevin Maurer, titled "Damn Lucky". This interview took place while Masters of the Air was being broadcast on Apple TV where Lucky was featured in the coda to Masters of the Air: The B…

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🔒 John "Lucky" Luckadoo - WWII PREMIUM SERIES 38, WWII B-17 Co-Pilot in the "Bloody" 100th Bomb Group 2:02:42

3M ago2:02:42

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. This series features an interview TWND conducted with Lucky Luckadoo, a B-17 co-pilot in the 100th BG, along with the author of his biography, Kevin Maurer, titled "Damn Lucky". This interview took place while Masters of the Air was being broadcast on Apple TV where Lucky was featured in the coda to M…

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Episode 177 [Part 2] Wryan Webb US Coast Guard Pilot 59:14

3M ago59:14

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In Part 2 of this two-part series, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Wryan Webb, a United States Coast Guard pilot. Webb was deployed down to Houston,Texas, from Traverse City, Michigan, for the relief efforts of Hurricane Harvey. While there, he earned an Air Medal for his efforts for the rescue of 29 survivors and six dogs. After tha…

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Episode 177 [Part 1] Wryan Webb US Coast Guard Pilot 1:05:32

3M ago1:05:32

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Wryan Webb, a United States Coast Guard pilot. Growing up in the middle of Texas, nowhere near water, Webb found himself wanting to blend his goals of being in aviation, being around water, and working search-and-rescue. With his very first rescue earning him a Coast …

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Ep 44: Dennis Medina of Armored Breach 1:06:38

3M ago1:06:38

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt speaks with the inventor and founder of the guardian breaching shield, Dennis Medina. The company Armored Breach was formed as Dennis worked as a full-time SWAT Officer and mechanical breaching expert. Listen in as Matt and Dennis discuss SWAT training, trends, and the value of ballistic shields in opera…

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George Menkoff: Episode 3/3, SERIES 37, WWII Bomb Ordnance Officer, 385th Bomb Group, US Army Air Corps, ETO 43:49

3M ago43:49

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 3, the final episode of the George Menkoff series: the story of a B-17 bomb ordnance officer stationed in Great Ashfield England as part of the 385th BG during WWII. We rejoin him in this episode as he tells us about the danger of arming the bombs mid-flight as well as the ever present danger of mid air co…

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Episode 176 [Part 2] Jason Ramos, Retired Firefighter, Smokejumper and author of Smokejumper 1:10:13

3M ago1:10:13

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In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Jason Ramos, a retired firefighter, smoke jumper, author of Smokejumper, and so much more. Ramos recounts some memorable fire jumps, including a close encounter with a boulder. He shares various stories from his career as a smokejumper. He talks about getting lost in…

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Episode 176 [Part 1] Jason Ramos, Retired Firefighter, Smokejumper and author of Smokejumper 1:29:56

3M ago1:29:56

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In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Jason Ramos, a retired firefighter, smoke jumper, author of Smokejumper, and so much more. Ramos shares his experiences and insights. He discusses his background, including his various roles in the fire service. Ramos recalls his early days as a volunteer firefighter…

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George Menkoff: Episode 2/3, SERIES 37, WWII Bomb Ordnance Officer, 385th Bomb Group, US Army Air Corps, ETO 45:33

3M ago45:33

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 2 of the 3 part George Menkoff series: the story of a B-17 bomb ordnance officer stationed in Great Ashfield England as part of the 385th BG during WWII. In this episode we follow him to Great Ashfield England where he describes the daily routine of loading the bombs and ammunition on his B-17’s sometimes …

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Episode 175 [Full] Thomas 'Buck' Beaudry USCG Rescue Swimmer 175 1:20:58

3M ago1:20:58

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Thomas “Buck” Beaudry, U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) Rescue Swimmer 175. At a young age, Beaudry planned to be a firefighter like his brother. However, as life seems to go, his path changed when he failed one of the tests. This became “a blessing in disguise,” as it led him to joining the C…

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🔒 George Menkoff: WWII, PREMIUM SERIES 37, Bomb Ordnance Officer, 385th Bomb Group, US Army Air Corps, ETO 2:11:29

3M ago2:11:29

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the uncut George Menkoff series; the story of a B-17 Bomb Ordnance officer of the 385th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force stationed in Great Ashfield, England during WWII. We follow Mr. Menkoff as he trains to work in arms and ordinance and would eventually be an Ordnance Officer loading B-17…

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George Menkoff: Episode 1/3 SERIES 37, WWII Bomb Ordnance Officer, 385th Bomb Group, US Army Air Corps, ETO 45:35

3M ago45:35

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the George Menkoff series: the story of a B-17 Bomb Ordinance officer of the 385th BG stationed in Great Ashfield England during WWII. In episode 1 we meet George Menkoff as he enters military service and trains as an ordnance officer literally all over the US. We also meet his son David Menkoff who is our guest c…

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Episode 174 [Part 2] Phillip Powell USCG Flight Mech 53:28

3M ago53:28

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In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by retired U.S. Coast Guard flight mechanic Phillip Powell. Powell continues to share his experiences and challenges in hoisting and rescuing people during his time in the Coast Guard. Powell also talks about Internal Communications Systems (ICS) failure and the ICS boo…

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Episode 174 [Part 1] Phillip Powell USCG Flight Mech 1:06:02

3M ago1:06:02

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In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by retired U.S. Coast Guard flight mechanic Phillip Powell. Powell shares his experiences and challenges in hoisting and rescuing people during his time in the Coast Guard. He recounts memorable rescues in Savannah, Georgia, and during Hurricane Katrina. Powell also tal…

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AIR RAID EDITION! Leo Westerholm's Grand Daughter Reaches out to The Warrior Next Door! 24:48

3M ago24:48

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Send us a Text Message. TWND is honored to have the granddaughter of Leo Westerholm, Sarah Westerholm, as a guest on our podcast! For those new to our show, Leo was featured on TWND podcast in 2023. He was an 101st Airborne trooper who was captured on D-Day and suffered terribly in the POW camps. Sarah's google search to learn more about her grandf…

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Our Conversation with Donald L. Miller - Author of Masters of the Air! Episode 4 of 4, Series 36 39:26

4M ago39:26

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Send us a Text Message. This series features clips from an interview we conducted with author Donald L. Miller. His book, Masters of the Air, has been made into a mini-series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and is being aired on Apple TV. This interview was conducted on Jan 17th, 2024, just a week before the series premiered! It covers a…

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Episode 173 Jason Segal, Paramedic, Hoist Operator and Rescue Specialist - Live in the Vertical Booth at HAI Heli Expo 2024 1:07:44

3M ago1:07:44

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In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is live in the Vertical Booth at HAI Heli Expo 2024 with Jason Segal, Paramedic, Hoist Operator and Rescue Specialist. Segal grew up in the Los Angeles area, where he got his first taste of emergency response from his father who was a firefighter medic. This influence paved the path for Seg…

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Our Conversation with Donald L. Miller - Author of Masters of the Air! Episode 3 of 4, Series 36 38:00

4M ago38:00

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Send us a Text Message. This series features clips from an interview we conducted with author Donald L. Miller. His book, Masters of the Air, has been made into a mini-series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and is being aired on Apple TV. This interview was conducted on Jan 17th, 2024, just a week before the series premiered! It covers a…

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Ep 43: Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism at DARC 19:15

4M ago19:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt reviews his recent visit to the direct action resource center for the level two law enforcement counter terrorism course. Hear about his experience at the course, gear selection, and tips for your training visit. Please enjoy the show! Direct Action Resource Center: IG: @directactionresourcecenter https:…

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