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Welcome to Tactically Acquired Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC and their families. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle. The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing militar ...
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have the founders of the Student Organization N.K.U. Vets later renamed to NORSE Vets to discuss their involvement, commitment and the reasons for starting this support military, veteran, and family group at Northern Kentucky University. Learn about the history of NORSE VETS, each participants military stor…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired Rusty and Kevin discuss the importance of memorializing veteran history and finish the oral history of his father, Master Chief Tom "Doc" Eagles who was a 30 year combat veteran, Marine Corpsman, and Catholic monk. Please join us as we listen to the original oral history with "Doc" Eagles and his wife Karin fr…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we finally get to hear our producer Professor Kevin Eagles as he discusses the second part (of three) of the oral history of his father, Master Chief Tom "Doc" Eagles who was a 30 year combat veteran, Marine Corpsman, and Catholic monk. Please join us as we listen to the original oral history with "Doc" Eagles…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we finally get to hear our producer Professor Kevin Eagles as he discusses an oral history of his father, Master Chief Tom "Doc" Eagles who was a 30 year combat veteran, Marine Corpsman, and Catholic monk. Please join us as we listen to the original oral history with "Doc" Eagles and his wife Karin from Octobe…
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Paul & Patti Fellinger - Vietnam Veteran Episode
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we partnered with People Working Cooperatively on their special episodes called “Welcome Home: Thanking Our Vietnam Veterans” aired on Waycross Community Media. This is the second of four shows we will share as released documenting several Vietnam Veteran living histories. Please join us as we sit down with Pa…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we sat down with Army Reserves Veteran and NKU Student Carolyn Downing. Carolyn is also graduating this semester, and is heading to Officer Candidate School (OCS) for the Marine Corp in just a few weeks. She shared many great tips and tools for student soldiers, and the process of OCS. She also discussed the d…
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Richard Bevington - Vietnam Veteran Episode
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we partnered with People Working Cooperatively on their special episodes called “Welcome Home: Thanking Our Vietnam Veterans” aired on Waycross Community Media. This is one of four shows we will share as released documenting several Vietnam Veteran living histories. Please join us as we sit down with Army Rang…
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Will Vestring - A Living History - Part 2
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we continue our conversation with Army Veteran and NKU student William Vestring. Join us as Will shares vulnerable details of his addiction and how he prevails and excels in this new chapter of his life. We go over in detail his unique educational experiences using Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment b…
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Will Vestring - A Living History - Part 1
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we start our conversation with Army Veteran and NKU student William Vestring. Join us as we discuss his journey, being stationed in Korea, being a veteran and using Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits. He also shares his tips and tools on transition and college. On episode two – next week, Wil…
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Jessica Young - A Living History - Part 2
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we continue our conversations with Army Veteran, Army Spouse and NKU student Jessica Young. Join us as we discuss her journey, her experiences in Korea, being a veteran and spouse, her Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits. She also shares her tips and tools on transition and college. Tactically…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have Army Veteran, Army Spouse and NKU student Jessica Young. Join us as we discuss her journey, her experiences in Korea, being a veteran and spouse, her Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits. She also shares her tips and tools on transition and college. Tactically Acquired is grateful to be…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have Army Veteran and NKU alum Ian Kirst. Join us as we discuss his journey, how he got into, the joint forces school and his mission as an EOD officer in the Army. He also shares his transition success tips. Tactically Acquired is grateful to now be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more …
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have Army Veteran and NKU alum Ian Kirst. Join us as we discuss his journey, how he got into, the joint forces school and his mission as an EOD officer in the Army. He also shares his transition success tips. Tactically Acquired is grateful to now be sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more …
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have Army Veteran and NKU staff member Chelsea Benton. Join us as we discuss her journey, how she balanced school with being a soldier in the KY Army National Guard, how she ended up at NKU and other success tips. Sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard learn more at: by contacting: jason.a.moertle.mi…
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On this special summer episode of Tactically Acquired I met up with three of the Kentucky Veteran’s Club leadership team (Cory Bowling (USMC & KY Army National Guard), Thomas “Doc” Rierdon (US Navy) & Kyle Wade (USMC & NKU Alumni)), to learn its and their history, their service transition and all they accomplish for our military, veterans, first re…
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On this special summer episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with retired NKU Director of Disability Services (now the Office of Student Accessibility) Mr. Dale Adams, to learn its history at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and the work he completed to make the campus more accessible for everyone. Also, he discusses some of the challenges, t…
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On this special summer episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with retired Police Chief and Army Veteran Mr. John “Johnny” Sayers. We discuss his living history and adventures as a 50+ year police officer and his time in the service. He tells some wonderful, funny stories and provides some great advice on being a cop, addressing the police, hand…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired I am with Steve Wieland who is a United States Army and Air Force officer, veteran and a ROTC graduate. Enjoy his living history on how he went from Army to the Air Force. His adventures with the early computer systems, working with government civilian employees, why it’s a bad idea to upset a two-star, his an…
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Dr. Robbin C Higgins, US Army Retired, Lieutenant Colonel - A Living History
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired I am with Lt Col Robbin Higgins who is a United States Army retired officer, and a Northern Kentucky University (NKU) alumni with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Enjoy her amazing journey on how a shy country girl from Falmouth Kentucky can accomplish 28+ years of military service as she discu…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with several veterans during a special event sponsored by The Barracks Projects and Newport Elks Lodge 273 for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center-Fort Thomas. Listen to these veterans tell a piece of their story, along with providing some sage advice for other veterans, transitioning service members a…
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Lieutenant Emily O’Connor - A Living History
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with Army National Guard, and current Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Graduate student Lieutenant (Lt) Emily O’Connor. On this special episode featuring Women’s History Month, Lt O’Connor discuss her journey to becoming an officer (enlisted, then ROTC), how she ended up as a NKU Graduate Student,…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with Army Veteran, NKU Alum, and current Kentucky State Senator Chris McDaniel. Senator McDaniel discusses his time at the Citadel (arriving at the age of 16), why he was called “baby” airborne (#standup – hookup), his time as an Army Infantry Officer, the reasons behind going to NKU’s MBA program, …
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we took a few highlights from Specialist Audrey Rowland and Dr. Karen O’Connell’s episodes and smash them for a Special edition for Women’s History Month. Listen as the ladies talk about their unique deployments, and highlights of their military career. Our goal is to document military connected living history…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have a few members from the Latonia, Kentucky Post 6093 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joining us to discuss their service times in the a United States Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corp. Listen as they discuss their journey through basic training (and not being able to march), deployments, submarine t…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have a United States Navy Veteran, Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Police Officer, and an Alum joining us to discuss his journey through basic training, traveling the Pacific Realm on an aircraft carrier (flying onto a ship), being a “Shellback,” transitioning out of the service, “iron sharpens iron” and…
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Doctorate of Nursing Alum, and Army Retired Mustang Bryan Sisk joins us to discuss his journey through the enlisted and officer rank, transitioning out of the service, importance of family and why he choose to get his Doctorate at NKU. Lots of great advice for life and career success. Our goal is to document milit…
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Northern Kentucky University student, and Kentucky Army National Guard service member, and Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) cadet Nate Walther’s joins us in studio to discuss navigating these multiple roles, going through basic training, and the ROTC program. Learn about the no contract trial program, and the Kentucky National Guard tuition sch…
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Navy and Army veteran Mark Moore joins us in studio to discuss life in the Navy on an Aircraft Carrier (multiple), earning is Shellback (not a filthy WOG), his transition into civilian life, why he joined the Army to be a Scout, how he ended up working for the DAV as a National Service Officer, and his support of NKU faculty, staff, students and th…
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The second of a two-part series, Combat Army veteran and NKU alum Jesse Neack joins us in studio to discuss being part of the initial invasion force into Iraq, his combat injuries, the medical care, service member transition and the upcoming movie he is promoting “MVP” the real battle begins when the uniform comes off.” Don’t miss this one! *****Br…
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The first of a two-part series, Combat Army veteran and NKU alum Jesse Neack joins us in studio to discuss life as an Airborne Infantry soldier, Ranger School (with General Petraeus “endorsement”), earning the Thailand jump wings, and being part of the initial invasion force into Iraq. Our goal is to document military connected living history in a …
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired Ron Mosby a prior United States Navy Officer and current NKU graduate student is in studio to discuss life as a naval officer, being deployed on a munitions ship, why he choose NKU for his Masters in Public Administration, and how he ended up a navy veteran. Our goal is to document military connected living hi…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired SSG Jason Moertle an Active Kentucky Army National Guard service member is in studio to discuss life as an Army Recruiter, being deployed, Free college tuition for Kentucky Army National Guard Members, and NKU’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC). Our goal is to document military connected living histor…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Air Force Retired Officer, NKU Alum, and current Faculty Dr. Karen O’Connell is in studio to discuss life as an Air Force Nurse, being deployed, getting her PHD through the military, and much more – you don’t want to miss the last episode of the Fall 2022 semester.” Our goal is to document military connecte…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Navy Sailor and NKU student Noah Schwering is in studio to discuss life in the Navy (how he was almost a Marine), being a combat hospital corpsman (“medic”), deploying, building life-long friends, the benefits and the “ugly” of serving.” Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Army Reserves Mustang, NKU Staff, and Alumni Nick Brophy is in studio to discuss life in the Army, Deployments, Perseverance, Sacrifices and “Trident of Balance.” Show Notes: Reach out to Nick Brophy at brophyn@nku.edu Learn More from this episode by visiting: NKU Center for Family Enterprise and Small Busi…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Army Kentucky National Guard and prior NKU Student Sean Rhorer is in studio to discuss life as an Army National Guard member, Basic Training, Deployments, Transition, PTSD and bridging the military and civilian divide. Show Notes: Learn More from this episode by visiting: Kentucky National Guard https://ky.…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired Army Veteran Justin Barrera is in studio to discuss life as a soldier, Basic Training, Deployments and success tips for military and veteran students. Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.auBy Rusty Mardis and Kevin Eagles
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired Specialist Audrey Rowland from the Kentucky National Guard visits with her father “Tommy” to discuss life as a Guard soldier, Basic Training, Deployments and success tips for military and veteran students. Learn More from this episode by visiting: NKY Young Marines: https://www.nkyyoungmarines.com/ The Kentuck…
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