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Back to SearchHow A Bay Area Kid Became The Master Chief Everyone Called For
Season 2 Episode 20
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A Bay Area kid keeps a promise to his mother and steps into a Navy that will test everything—grit, heart, and the courage to say “no” when…
4 months ago
How Service, Faith, And Family Turned A Dropout Into A Master Chief
Season 2 Episode 19
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What does it take to turn a restless teenager into a leader who can steady a room in a crisis and still laugh with his team after? Gary op…
4 months, 1 week ago
From Small-Town Alabama To Master Chief
Season 2 Episode 18
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What does it take to turn a “dirty ship” into the crew everyone else calls when things get tough? We sit down with Master Chief Jeffrey “J…
4 months, 1 week ago
Leading Through Fire: Damage Control, Faith, And Family
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A single decision can redraw an entire life. Danielle Wiley walked into a recruiter’s office with a toddler at home and chose purpose over…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
A Sailor loses his way, finds God, and leads with purpose
Season 2 Episode 18
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A senior chief once looked a captain in the eye and saved a young sailor’s career. That moment—anchored in truth and courage—sits at the h…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Anchors, Aircrew, and Extreme Ownership: Mike Marler’s Journey from Wyoming to Guam
Season 2 Episode 17
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A mechanic from Wyoming walks into a recruiter’s office and walks out on a path that leads to P-3 flight engineer, deployments over Bahrai…
5 months ago
From Small-Town Missouri to Warships and Beyond: A Retired Senior Chief on grit, family, and finding purpose after the Navy
Season 2 Episode 16
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Gary Wise and his guest retired US Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Gary Harn sit down and trade a lifetime of lessons—funny, raw, and prec…
5 months, 1 week ago
Leadership Lessons from the USS George Washington (CVN-73)
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When Gary Wise and Matt Klipfel served together aboard the USS George Washington forward-deployed in Japan, they faced what both describe …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Navigating a Naval Career Through Triumph and Challenge
Season 2 Episode 10
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From working the frigid loading docks to commanding a warship, Captain Steve Wasson's 26-year naval journey showcases the power of persist…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Bombs to Bees: The Unlikely Path of a Navy EOD Specialist
Season 2 Episode 9
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Leadership isn't a position—it's the ability to transform challenges into opportunities and inspire others through authentic action. Dan M…
6 months ago