What Do We Mean by
The Common Warrior?
With the rise of podcasting platforms, there have been a lot of veteran-led shows by Special Forces and Special Operations members. They are heroes, and the U.S. Military wouldn’t be as lethal as it is without them. They share inspiring stories and show the grit they endure. However, the military is comprised of less than approximately 1% of the United States population and even less than that 1% can qualify for Special Operations.
The Common Warrior podcast focuses on the majority of the members that make up the military serving in supporting roles. Hearing the experiences and stories from these warriors can help Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve members currently serving, and those curious about enlisting or commissioning, to catch a glimpse at what their future may hold.
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Episode 25
Conspiracy Theories
Today, we take a look into the dark and somewhat weird corners of the internet to talk about Conspiracy Theories! We also address the Military Times survey about the "Alarming percentage" of service members who accept conspiracy theories. Tune in to this episode to hear some wild, outlandish, and somewhat possible conspiracies from the past and present!
previous episodes
Episode 24
Air Force Warrant Officers, Reality or Pipe Dream?
As retention becomes more and more of an issue, the Air Force is looking to do a pilot program for bringing back the Air Force Warrant Officers to boost those retention efforts. EOD Instructor William Riddle joins us again to give us some more insight on the program and the value it could give to multiple different career fields.
Episode 23
Morale Died with DEI
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. One of many things that sounds nice but fails in practical application. On this episode, I will go over some of the strategic policies and DoD statistics showing the correlation to highlight how DEI actually promotes Division, Exclusion, and Inequity damaging our military readiness and lethality.
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Hosts
Rustie Aguilar
Host
13 years Air Force veteran. Rustie served all 13 years on Active Duty being stationed at Cannon AFB, RAF Lakenheath, and Hill AFB. He deployed 4 times; twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, once in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, and once in support of Operation Restore Hope, all as a Materiel Manager.
Jess Jennings
Co-host
A veteran of 17 years and counting, Jess has served in the active duty component of the Air Force, along with the reserve components of the Air and Army National Guard. She has deployed 3 times for Operation Enduring Freedom and is currently on active duty in the Air Force as a Maintenance Manager.
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Karolynn Riddle
Episode 1
Veteran here! My best friends have come from serving. I lost touch with high school friends but gained a family through the military!
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12175681798
Episode 6
We only worked together for a short time but you made a huge impact on my career. And I still think about you often.
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burnzyk
Episode 1
Awesome idea and wishing you guys the success you deserve! 1st episode opinion: Excited with the concept and purposes, honestly though it was slow.
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TEXCYN425
Outstanding
This podcast has much useful information. Well thought out topics. The moderators stay on topic and give real life experience. Even if you are only considering joining the military, you will find this podcast interesting. I highly recommend you give it a listen.
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