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Scuttlebutt 15: Geoff Stults, Actor Extraordinaire
This week on Scuttlebutt: Vic sits down with actor Geoff Stults to get the scoop on what it means for an actor to take on the role of someone from the military and how military advisors help actors to
Scuttlebutt 14: Why the USMC Needs to be Amphibious. Amphibiosity 2
Col Tim Hough rejoins the Scuttlebutt to talk about the importance of the Marine Corps maintaining amphibious capabilities as we compete with China, our near peer adversary. Vic, Will, and Col Hough c
Scuttlebutt 13: LtCol Adam Yang and Destinations Unknown
Then Major, now Lieutenant Colonel, Adam Yang joined us in the studio to talk about a few different education opportunities for Marines, including the PhD program he participated in. We then dive into
Scuttlebutt 12: Christmases Past
tale of Pvt Bill Turner, but veering into more lighthearted fare as we peruse ancient December editions of Leatherneck Magazine for dinner menus, old advertisements, and poetry.
Scuttlebutt 11: Dr. Michael Hunzeker, ACT Theory
Deterrence is more likely to prevail the more we are thinking in worst case scenarios.
Scuttlebutt 10: Vaccinations, Budgets, Scuttlebutts
What is a scuttlebutt? Really, its time to learn why the logo looks like that. In other news, we dive into the Marine Corps COVID vaccination rate this week, as well as the congressional budget, the n
Scuttlebutt 9: Col Tim Hough “Professionals Talk Bandwidth”
This week on Scuttlebutt we talk a little bit about the Afghan refugees in America and what we can all do to help before diving into an engaging conversation with Col Tim Hough. Col Hough is the Progr
Scuttlebutt 8: Amphibiosity 1
This week on Scuttlebutt we take a listen to a few Commandant Berger and ACMC Smith’s recent remarks at MCA What is a force defining capability? Why are Marines amphibious? What does it mean to be amp
Scuttlebutt 7: Force Design 2030
This week on Scuttlebutt we take a listen to a few Commandant Berger and ACMC Smith’s recent remarks at MCA events regarding Force Design 2030. Nick, Vic, and William spend some time discussing how th
Scuttlebutt 6: LtGen Charles Chiarotti
Happy Birthday Marines! As part of our 246th Birthday celebration we get to know our new CEO LtGen Charles Chiarotti, USMC (Ret). We dig into his experiences as a Marine, from almost becoming an draft