Matt Sanders

Marty Skovlund Jr

Nomadic Veterans

This was our 10th episode and part 2 of our interview with Marty Skovlund Jr and Matt Sanders sit down and talk about the GI film festival and making Nomadic Veterans.
 Marty Skovlund Jr. is a veteran of the 1st Ranger Battalion and Syracuse Recruiting Battalion, a former small business owner, the author of Violence of Action: The Untold Stories of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the War on Terror (Blackside Publishing) as well as Ranger Knowledge: The Complete Study Guide (St. Martins Press). He is also the executive producer of the award-winning documentary Nomadic Veterans, and the award winning short-narrative Prisoner of War. He is currently working on his third book as well as pursuing a career in film and television.
 Matthew R. Sanders is a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, serving as a light infantryman in 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment from 2002-2007. After separating from the Army, he attended the Los Angeles Film School, graduating in 2009 with an Associates in Film making. Since film school, he has worked on various projects to include Nomadic Veterans, which was accepted into the 2015 GI Film Festival.  He is also the director of “Prisoner Of War:”
 
 
  
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 and empowerment to: Active Duty, Reserve, Veteran, Retired, Military, Firefighters, First Responders, Law Enforcement, Educators, Medical Professionals, and Clergy. Their mission; To be the voice for all Community Heroes by bridging the gap between hero, citizen and the communities they protect, educate, and empower.
 
  

Best of C&S: 010 Marty Skovlund Jr. & Matt Sanders "Nomadic Veterans" part 2

This was our 9th episode!!!! 
 Marty Skovlund Jr and Matt Sanders sit down and talk about the GI film festival and making Nomadic Veterans.
 Marty Skovlund Jr. is a veteran of the 1st Ranger Battalion and Syracuse Recruiting Battalion, a former small business owner, the author of Violence of Action: The Untold Stories of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the War on Terror (Blackside Publishing) as well as Ranger Knowledge: The Complete Study Guide (St. Martins Press). He is also the executive producer of the award-winning documentary Nomadic Veterans, and the award winning short-narrative Prisoner of War. He is currently working on his third book as well as pursuing a career in film and television.
 Matthew R. Sanders is a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, serving as a light infantryman in 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment from 2002-2007. After separating from the Army, he attended the Los Angeles Film School, graduating in 2009 with an Associates in Film making. Since film school, he has worked on various projects to include Nomadic Veterans, which was accepted into the 2015 GI Film Festival.  He is also the director of “Prisoner Of War:”
 
 
  
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 We are a proud member of Heroes Media Group Heroes Media Group; a broadcasting platform dedicated to providing a voice for our community heroes and those who support them. The Group is dedicated to providing education, entertainment
 and empowerment to: Active Duty, Reserve, Veteran, Retired, Military, Firefighters, First Responders, Law Enforcement, Educators, Medical Professionals, and Clergy. Their mission; To be the voice for all Community Heroes by bridging the gap between hero, citizen and the communities they protect, educate, and empower.
 
  

C & S Greatest Hits- 009: Interview with Marty Skovlund Jr. & Matt Sanders "Nomadic Veterans" part1

Nic Gray

ON this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories Nic Gray joins Michael J. Penney for a good conversation gone awry.

Nic Gray is the founder of Graypoint Ventures. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army with experience in tanks, scouting missions and, PSD operations.

296: Nic Gray Army Veteran HOCOA Owner

Q, for those of you who don't know, is an individual/group inside the administration of Donald J. Trump.  They have been sending messages to those of us who are listening. In these messages, Q shares images and asks questions as if they’re clues. There are times when Q speaks directly about an event. There are times when Q provides a heads up regarding some military action.

295: Q ..... Man, This S**t IS Getting Crazy

The journey of life includes many hazards. There are moments of sheer devastation that have an explosively sobering effect on the human soul. It is during these times of hopeless despair that your values will be tested. This talk will help you deal with and get through those moments. Michael is a Marine Corps combat veteran, former infantryman and, Combat Arms instructor. During his eight-year career in the Corps, he served in with distinction on the battlefields of Ramadi Iraq (2005-2006/2007), Kajaki and Sangin Afghanistan (2011). As an Instructor, Michael has trained Marines in combat marksmanship, precision weapon systems and foreign/ threat weapons. Since leaving the Corps in 2012, Michael has found new ways to serve the country he loves. He is an inventor, entrepreneur, author and public speaker; contributing to worthwhile organizations that help change the world in positive ways. Michael’s goal is to help fellow veterans to achieve greatness after leaving the military. Professionally, Michael is the founder and cohost of Cigars and Sea Stories, a podcast devoted to sharing sea stories with veterans who are adding VALUE to the world.
 
 Enjoy these sea stories and more at cigarsandseastories.com where we share every Tuesday and Thursday.
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294: What's Your IED?

On this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories Michael J. Penney is joined by fellow Marine Chad Lane. Chad and Mike served together in 1st Battalion 5th Marines as advisors to the Afghan Uniformed Police. They each have some fun and very unique stories to share.

Enjoy this episode and share with your social media networks. We love hearing your comments. Your comments make the show better and improve the listening experience for everyone. Keep listening and sharing.

293: Chad Lane, Marine Veteran, Advisor To Afghan Uniformed Police

Ricoh Danielson

Ricoh Danielson is a US Army Veteran of Iraq and a multi-rotation Operator of Iraq, Afghanistan and Haiti. Ricoh Danielson serverd in the US Army and National Guard on various operations, campaigns and task forces. He is a Veteran advocate and has helped his fellow Veterans by serving on the City of Phoenix Veteran Commission as a Commissioner where he would provide insight on helping obtain community resource for local Veterans. Ricoh also helped start the Navigator program, Spearhead efforts for Rally Point Suicide Prevention Program and contribute to the Veteran Court System helping Veterans obtain "treatment over punishment" in courts cases. Ricoh also served as a Commissioner for the City of Scottsdale on the Human Relation Commission where he advocated and assisted community ordinances to be presented to the Mayor's office for the Veteran community, LGTB and Veteran LGTB community. Ricoh is a graduate of: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Awardee of the Yellow Ribbon Wounded Warrior Scholarship, graduate of Colorado Tech University, graduate of Villanova University and graduate of UCLA. Ricoh is the owner of Fortitude Tech LLc and also is the silent corporate actor in various businesses. Ricoh is the  author his first book "Battlefield Parenthood" and his second  "The Rise of the Vetrepreneur".  Find out more about Ricoh!
 https://www.ricohdanielson.com
 His Books: Battlefield Parenthood
                 The Rise of the Vetrepreneur
  
 
 
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292: Ricoh Danielson, Army Veteran, Entrepreneur, Author

On this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories Bennett Tanton and Michael J. Penney are telling tales of times spent playing while on deployment. Football, baseball, and believe it or not, hockey were all played while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

291: Playing Sports and Other Crazy Activities On Deployment

Nicholas Franz

Nick is an Air Force Veteran and the founder of Frag Out Clothing.
Frag Out Clothing Company is a Veteran owned and operated Apparel Company founded in May of 2015.Our goal, as we grow and hire veterans, is to create an environment of brotherhood and camaraderie that veterans can relate to from their time in service, without all of the “SUCK” that everyone hated.

290: Nicholas Franz, Frag Out Clothing Co.

Rod Rodriguez

Rod Rodriguez is a 13 year combat Veteran of the US Army. He served 10 years active duty and is currently spending one weekend a month and two weeks a year serving in Army Reserve as an intelligence Chief Warrant Officer. He holds a B.S. in US Intelligence Studies and an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling. In addition to his professional accomplishments he is an avid Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, podcaster, and proud father.

289: Rod Rodriguez, AAR Podcast

Cigars and Sea Stories pis a raw conversation between veterans. Our intent is to add VALUE to the world while sharing the realities we face.  We discuss relevant topics, interview prominent veterans and, share stories of war. Any Marine or FMF corpsmen can be a guest on the show, just shoot us an email and we’ll skype you in!

Our goal is to empower veterans to act as a whole. Veterans, this is our country, let’s make it better by creating positive change, voting on issues that matter, raising awareness for a worthy cause and, speaking out against injustice.

Andy Nelson

An Army veteran, Andy Nelson loves helping veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses start, grow, and succeed with the critical legal counseling they need. For businesses, Andys team is the equivalent of a legal Swiss Army knife - no matter the issue, they likely have a blade or a tool for it. He particularly enjoys helping businesses protect their trademarks - the brands that give them the distinct identities critical to standing apart from competitors in the marketplace.
 
 
 
  
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288: Andy Nelson, Army Veteran, Lawyer for Veteran Business owners

On this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories, Bennett Tanton and Michael J. Penney are sharing tales of the simple satisfying bliss that is taking a hot steamy shower. We take it for granted, here in the United States of America, in a country with solid infrastructure and running water. It’s a simple task that is simply a necessity of life, right?

287: Showering Is The Greatest Thing Ever!

Brandon Wong

Based out of Fort Worth Texas, Brandon is a proud Father, Husband, Marine, and Entrepreneur. He deployed to Iraq in 2008 serving in various roles as an Infantryman and left the service in 2011. He started investing in real estate in 2010 and has since done work in 22 states across the country as a principle. Brandon is passionate about helping veterans. In addition to co-managing VRG, he also manages a blog (www.veterancircles.com) that supports transitioning veterans, runs a local veteran business network, and supports local veteran-centric non-profit organizations such as The Cowtown Warriors and Semper Fi Networking.
  
 
  
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286: Brandon Wong, Marine, Veteran Circles

Drones, unmanned vehicles controlled by a stationary operator via remote, or autonomous control measures. They serve many purposes: inspection, surveillance, observation, destruction; just to name a few. And, in the minds of the cautious or the luddite, they are a threat to our existence.

285: Drones

John Krotec

John is an entrepreneur, writer, and army veteran. After college John went to work in corporate America and realized that despite doing well in the job, he wanted something more. He joined the army later in life with the purpose of being able to make money to go to law school. The army taught him discipline and how to value himself. After serving for three years he left the army and returned to civilian life. It was then that he got reacquainted with his future wife, helping her raise a family. Together they also successfully ran a business for 23 years leading international guided tours.
  
 
  
 In 2016 he founded Greenzone Hero, a for-profit company that honors freedom through improved business. The membership-based company has over 600 locations including Harley Davidson, Boar’s Head, John Deere, and Community Aids Network. Greenzone Hero awards cyber metals to companies for what they are doing for veterans and military families and provide a listing page to help companies to advertise their work. They also offer business advice and search engine optimization. Their podcast, Straight Outta Combat, which allows combat veterans to tell their stories and diminishes the negative stereotypes of combat veterans, which empowers and helps to heal them.
  
 
 
  
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284: John Krotec:  Greenzone Hero

Yet, another reason why it’s so important to have good Sergeants out in the field. The patrol leader that takes responsibility and trains their teams to ensure mission success, they don’t have to worry about rules of engagement. For those of us who’ve seen combat, there is only one rule for engaging, “be polite, be professional, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.”

283: Rules Of Engagement

Ammon and Mike are sharing stories of the famed Camp Wilson. If you’re not familiar, Camp wilson is a godawful part of the greater Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Training Center 29 Palms Californias. The camp is comprised of simple quonset huts and a few classroom modulars. There is a PX and a chow hall, all the basic amenities.  The whole experience of living and working out of Camp Wilson brings the meaning of “train like you fight” to the next level.

282: Ammon Lang HOCOA Salt Lake City

Steven Haft joins Michael J. Penney on this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories. Steven is a Marine veteran with experience operating as an advior to the Afghans. He started life in the Corps as an MP.

281: Steven Haft, Marine Veteran, HOCOA Salt Lake City

Jordan Kestner is an Army veteran. Jordan has a degree in exercise science.  He is also an entrepreneur and has led and started multiple endeavors.  He is currently CEO of Stealth Performance Communication. 

280: Stealth Performance Communication

Adam Bird

On this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories, Adam Bird joins Michael J. Penney for a game of “Would You Rather” involving Superman and Wonder Woman. Adam is an Army veteran and founder of Heroes Media Group podcast network. Their services include: editing, transcription, voiceover talent and much more...www.heroesmediagroup.com

279: A Game of 'Would You Rather' With Adam Bird

Love the show, especially the episodes about random stuff like you stole my kill, or showers

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I listen to many podcasts and this one is a must listen.

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Cigars and Sea Stories

On this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories Bennett and Mike talk bootcamp, Marine Corps recruit training east and west. Marines are made on both sides of the country. Each recruit training depot poses unique challenges; east coast with it’s sand fleas and west coast with it’s hills. Recruits are trained in the exact same way. Both Parris Island and San Diego have graduated outstanding Marines. Still, Marines have a sibling rivalry when it comes to their bootcamp upbringing. “Hollywood Marines” have been catching s**t for wearing shades since the ‘80s. But, PI is the only spot you’ll find lady recruits in every company. Long stretches of beach sand marches, humps up the reaper, swamps and recon ridge -- whatever it takes to earn that eagle, globe and anchor. CORPS!
 
 
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138: Bootcamp, Marine Corps Recruit Training East and West

Every enlisted Marine, no matter their gender, MOS, active or reserve status, every enlisted Marine must complete recruit training in order to earn their own eagle globe and anchor. Men and women who’ve graduated from our military’s highest entrance exam know the rigors and trials that one faces, which is all the more reason why it’s so easy to go absolutely ape-s**t afterward.

271: Boot Leave

Evan McMullin

 
 
 On this special-edition episode of Cigars and Sea Stories, Tim Parkhurst, Bennett Tanton, and Michael J. Penney interview presidential candidate Mr. Evan McMullin. He’s smart, down-to-earth, and speaks plainly about life. It’s a rare and interesting interview.
 On September 11th, 2001 Evan was in training at CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia. He completed his training and repeatedly volunteered for overseas service in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, spearheading counterterrorism and intelligence operations in some of the most dangerous places on earth.
 Having completed his CIA service, in 2011, McMullin transitioned to the Investment Banking world, where he worked with companies in several industries to include; technology, energy, consumer goods, biotech, industrials and real estate on capital raising projects and mergers and acquisitions.
 In 2013, McMullin joined the House Committee on Foreign Affairs as a senior advisor and later became the chief policy director of the House Republican Conference.
 He declared his candidacy for President of the United States on August 8, 2016, saying “In a year where Americans have lost faith in the candidates of both major parties, it’s time for a generation of new leadership to step up. It’s never too late to do the right thing, and America deserves much better than either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton can offer us. I humbly offer myself as a leader who can give millions of disaffected Americans a better choice for President.” (original text; evanmcmullin.com)
 We hope you enjoy this one-off episode of Cigars and Sea Stories. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show now on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM and wherever you like listening to podcasts.
  

Blood and guts is the topic on this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories. Mike and Bennett are sharing stories from a life lived in combat. Mike recounts the fun times spent cleaning out the highback after running quick reaction force missions in Ramadi. When the wounded need transport, highback is their ride. Gunshots and shrapnel make a helluva mess when they rip through muscle, flesh and bone.

234: Blood and Guts

On this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories, Mike and Bennett are sharing sea stories from their time in the school of infantry. Bennett went to SOI east out on Camp Geiger in Lejeune. This was early 90s era when the school house was the next stop for all new Marines fresh out of recruit training. There are a few sea stories in this episode that start with, “we knew that sh!t would get us in trouble, but only if we got caught.” Those are the type of stories we like around here. Bennett and his buddies traveling out of bounds in a rented car. Barely making it to formation after a long weekend of debauchery.
 Mike spent his infantry training time out in Pendleton at SOI west. Taking the shuttle every weekend into to old town San Diego for a romp around the city finally winding up at the good night inn to sleep it off then do it all over again the next day. He bought a motorcycle while still in student status...dumb ass. Listen in to hear what the punishment was. Subscribe, rate and review the show now wherever podcasts are listened to.
 
 
 
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157: School of Infantry

On this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories, Mike and Bennett are discussing the invasion of Normandy to celebrate the anniversary of D-Day, June 6th, 1944. The invasion was supposed to take place days before, however rain and fog delayed the efforts of hundreds of thousands of allied troops. Finally, after long anticipation, the fog lifted and they travelled across the english channel in higgins boats ready to bring justice to the Nazis that were actively conquering Europe. What an awe inspiring sight it must have been. MG-42s rained down heavy volumes of fire from Nazi pill boxes. Shrapnel, rifle and pistol caliber projectiles, bangalores, bazookas, flame throwers, air assets, bombardments etc., the orchestrated chaos of war. This was the first time many of the landing troops had even seen combat. They new what it meant putting on a uniform and raising the flag in enemy territory. Putting an end to tyranny, slaughter, and oppression. It is through their selfless sacrifice that freedom prevailed. A true testament of our human spirit.
 We are truly grateful for those brave souls who faced the enemy and ultimately prevailed. Thank you for your sacrifice through service.
 
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196: Anniversary Of Normandy Invasion  June 6th 1944

In order to be successful many moving parts need to work in harmony. Different occupational specialities need to understand how to use each other's assets and how to request support based on a situation. It’s up to the grunt in the field to know and understand how the assets available to him can work to support his mission and employ them effectively to achieve success. The era of the dumb grunt is over.

240: Life In The Grunts And The Intelligent People You Meet

On this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories, Mike and Bennett are discussing the best ways to get taken advantage of right outside the main gate. The area right outside of a military base is sure to have no shortage of strip clubs, pawn shops, tattoo studios and used car lots. For years low life scum have plagued military towns preying on service members. They’re the ones who run payday loan places and sell C.L.E.P. books.

259: How To Get Taken Advantage of Outside of A Military Base

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