Bill Thompson served 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four, specializing in Special Missions and technology development for the Department of Defense. He founded Spartan Forge, an AI-driven hunting tool that applies military intelligence methods to enhance hunting effectiveness. Bill is a lifelong hunter dedicated to conservation and ethical practices, as well as an active supporter of the Boot Campaign, which aids veterans through health and wellness initiatives.

https://spartanforge.ai/

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Normally scheduled Friday Q and A for today:

1. First, a listener's concern about a controversial statement: "I love killing people." What are the realities of combat, and what does such a declaration truly mean within the context of military service and its psychological impact.

2. Guidance to a young man wrestling with the stigma of quitting. After leaving Army training just weeks before completion, he's now engaged and considering a career in law enforcement. What are some strategies to overcome self-doubt and rebuild confidence to face new challenges head-on.

3. An ethical dilemma faced by a government employee who's discovered a covert plan that could unjustly harm his manager's career just weeks before retirement. Torn between protecting his own position and doing what's right, he seeks advice on how to proceed without repeating past mistakes.

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Andrew Milburn is a retired Marine Corps Colonel and former Deputy Commander of Special Operations Command Central. With firsthand experience leading infantry and special operations units across every rank—including commanding the Marine Raider Regiment and spearheading a multinational task force to defeat ISIS in Iraq—Milburn offers unparalleled insights into the complexities of modern warfare.

His critically acclaimed memoir, When the Tempest Gathers, delves into the challenges of leadership on the front lines, the ethical dilemmas faced in combat, and the evolving nature of irregular warfare.

When the Tempest Gathers: https://a.co/d/5Fo2cM9

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