Controversy & Clarity Podcast
1) #1--Jonathon Yenny_Part II
*The challenges of getting Weapons Co, 1/8, to HKIA*Weapons’ initial taskings and missions*The challenges of operating North and East Gates*Operating in support of the LAR company at East Gate*Frustra...Show More
2) #9--Jonathon Yenny
In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Jon’s experiences as a weapons platoon commander with 3/7 in Afghanistan.  *His mindset and training approach for Weapons Company for the 24th MEU ...Show More
3) #8--James Sladden and Ben Connable
In this episode, we discuss: *The timeline of major events of the Battle for the Irpin *Three occasions where the Russians nearly won the battle  *The role of Ukrainian volunteers and civilians  *...Show More
4) #7--Everett Kozlowski
In this episode, we discuss the following topics.  *What a combat engineer platoon does as part of a battalion landing team  *What it was like joining BLT 1/8  *Building trust between Everett’s pla...Show More
5) #6--Joshua Jonesia (Part Two)
*Josh’s joining 1/8  *Differences in morale and culture between units in the 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions  *The current culture and unit pride in 1/8  *Recent controversies involving Third Battalio...Show More
6) #5--Joshua Jonesia (Part One)
In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Josh’s experiences with squad leaders up to this point in his career *How these leaders influenced him  *His experiences going through the reconna...Show More
7) #4--Andres Rodriguez
In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Andres’ operational experiences before joining 2/1  *The organization and strength of Weapons Company, 2/1, at the beginning of its deployment with...Show More
8) #3--Fred Smith
In this episode, we discuss:  *Mr. Smith joining 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, in Vietnam and assuming command of his platoon  *His staff NCOs, especially SSgt Richard Jackson and Gunnery Sergeant Al...Show More
9) #2--Connor O'Brien
In this episode, we discuss: *Connor's time with Marine Security Forces *Corporals Course *Serving in 1/7 as a squad leader and overcoming the stigma of Security Forces NCOs *The Advanced Infantry...Show More
10) #1--Matthew Melao
In this episode, we discuss: *Matt's decision to join the Marine Corps *His experiences at boot camp and the School of Infantry-East  *His experiences with squad leaders up to this point in his car...Show More