Permission To Speak Freely

The One About Dinosaurs

[Recorded on 31 October 2020] Damo gives his reflection about his most recent periodic evaluation. Can children safely “Halloween” during COVID? The Goats debate the topic. Damon and Damo both reflect on their experiences with submitting officer packages. Damo takes a stand against restaurant that act “stingy” with Veterans Day sales. Is staying in for shore duty really worth it? The guys discuss programs that the military offers that they personally were able to take advantage of. Main topics: The past, present, and future and the mark they believe the next generation will leave the Navy with. Damon talks about his issues with the CMEO and DAPA positions on ships and much more…
 
Links and more information:
 
Matthew Burns (STA-21): 
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/2392653/a-seaman-to-admiral-story/
 
Seaman to Admiral-21 Program:
https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/STA-21/
 
LDO Program:
https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/officer/communitymanagers/active/ldo_cwo/Pages/applicantinformation.aspx
 
Thrift Savings Plan: 
https://www.tsp.gov/
 
USMAP Homepage:
https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/
 
VA Loans:
https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/
 
Tuition Assistance:
https://www.military.com/education/money-for-school/tuition-assistance-ta-program-overview.html
 
GI Bill:
https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
 
Damon's Book of the Week: 
A Country Boy to City Boy (Written by James Cooley) 
https://www.amazon.com/Country-Boy-City-Journey-that/dp/163393909X#:~:text=COUNTRY%20BOY%2C%20CITY%20BOY%20is,feast%20no%20one%20should%20miss!
 
 
Damo's Book of the Week: 
Extreme Ownership (Written by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin) 
https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057
 
Movie Reviewed: Crimson Tide
 
Intro Music Produced by: Lim0
 
Logo Artwork/Design by: Natashya Vince