The Infantry Podcast

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The Infantry Podcast is a production done in support of the National Infantry Association. The Podcast aims to capture stories of those who have served including their families in order to provide lessons learned and experiential knowledge to the public. 

*The content shared is not an official DOD or Army product. The shared thoughts and views are those of the individual speaking. Sharing of the content does not equal endorsement of actions.

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2.7 CSM Matt Walker, 75th Ranger Regiment, Ranger Hall of Fame,

May 06 2024 114 mins  
In what hopefully will be part 1 of 2 we sit down with CSM (Retired) Matt Walker to discuss much of his early Army career and a few other things along the way. Thank you to Tony Mayne and the Ranger Outreach Center (R.O.C) for giving us a great place to record. Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode of the Infantry Podcast brought to you by the National Infantry Ass

2.6 SEAC John Wayne Troxell - E-Tool Nation, Surrender or Die

Mar 08 2024 116 mins  
Join us for another conversation with a non-11 Series Soldier, who embodies the Spirit of the Infantry, led in Infantry formations, and continues to teach, coach, and motivate Soldiers and Civilians alike. Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode of the Infantry Podcast, brought to you by the National Infantry Association.This is not an official DOD or Army product. W

Ep. 2.5 Jamie Popwell - Marine, Camp David, Blackwater and Flags for Vets

Jan 30 2024 129 mins  
We have a candid conversation with 0311 Marine Jamie Popwell who spent time at Camp David with President Reagan. After serving in local law enforcement, Jamie took a gig contracting. He spent 11 years with DynCorp and Blackwater in Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Sudan. Today Jamie runs a non-profit called Flags 4 Vets.https://flagsforvets.us/Sit back, grab your canteen cup, and

Ep. 2.4- CSM (R) Chris Greca- 10th Mountain, CAC, FORSCOM and USCENTCOM CSM

Dec 27 2023 143 mins  
This episode contains Ranger Greca's story of service over 30+ years. Including stents as CSM at 10th Mountain, Combined Arms Center, U.S. Army Forces Command, and at U.S. Central Command. Enjoy his stories of normal Joe shenanigans, mistakes, and lessons learned. Who would have guessed he had such amazing taste in eyewear?This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some gue

Ep. 2.3- CSM (R) Martin Freddy Celestine- The Career of a Mech Infantryman from the Virgin Islands

Sep 15 2023 132 mins  
Freddy Celestine began as a kid from the Virgin Islands, living in New Jersey, and looking for what was next in his life. We cover his time as a "Dirty Nasty Leg", Fort Benning DSOY, and so much more. Sit back, grab your canteen cup and enjoy this episode.This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no w

GOLD STAR YOUTH OUTDOORS w/ CSM (R) Mark Moore

Aug 16 2023 26 mins  
Infantry Podcast Short w/ CSM (R) Mark Moore and Gold Star Youth Outdoors.http://www.gsyoutdoors.comThis is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My H

Ep. 2.2 - CSM (R) Chris Gunn - LRRS, 101st Airborne, and NCO Leadership.

Jul 21 2023 96 mins  
We have a special introduction from Noah Galloway, who was all the way in Canada when this was recorded. We join CSM Chris Gunn in his office right before he retired from the Army. We discuss opportunity, being led, leading others, and the impact we have on each other. Sit back, grab your canteen cup, and enjoy this episode.This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some gu

Ep. 2.1- BG Larry Q. Burris, 60th Chief of Infantry and Silver Star Recipient from the 2003 Thunder Run into Baghdad, Iraq

Jul 05 2023 84 mins  
Season 2 kicks off with BG Larry Q. Burris. We talk about his early career including being a company commander during the famed Thunder Runs in Baghdad, Iraq in April 2003. We touch on his time as a Rakkasan including taking the Brigade back to Afghanistan. We also touch a little on what it's like being the Chief of Infantry. Fill up your canteen cup and lets get after Season 2. Th

2.0 Season 2 Preview & Season 1 Wrap-Up

Jun 15 2023 14 mins  
Catch a quick wrap-up of Season 1.A preview of Season 2and a whole bunch of Thank Yous!This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied to their job. The intent of this podcast is to secure the living histories of these warriors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gqj8HusS4M"I Left My Home" DH Beats

Ep. 11- Jeff Mellinger, The Last Enlisted Draftee on Continuous Active Service from Vietnam.

Apr 27 2023 89 mins  
Retired CSM Jeff Mellinger joins us to talk about being the Last Enlisted Draftee on Continous Active Service, going from an office clerk to Ranger Hall of Fame, 30+ hours of freefall time, and being CSM of Operations in Iraq for almost 30 months.This is not an official DOD or Army product. While some guests may still be in uniform, their appearance on this show is in no way tied t