Permission To Speak Freely

Damo and Tisha begin the episode discussing a comment they received on Instagram regarding “E4 and Junior” Sailors. A comment from a YouTube subscriber is highlighted and responded to. An Officer goes ballistic on a neighbor over trash cans. A 7th Fleet Officer was arrested for stealing sushi. A former Navy CO was killed during a child sex sting operation. A Commanding Officer was fired for making racist comments. A Chief was found guilty of espionage and is currently awaiting his sentence. Tisha and  Damo discuss adultery in the Navy, following a conversation on Facebook. Do Better: Ride share drop-offs at Naval Station Newport (Damo), Southwest Airlines seating process (Tisha). The Navy has authorized combat awards for recent Red Sea operations. Speaking of awards, would you prefer an award or a monetary reward? What does Tisha really think about Plantation Tours?  Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Links and more from this episode:   Officer Stealing Sushi - https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240420-181618/   Former CO Killed in Sex Sting - https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/seattle-child-sex-sting-meneley.amp   CO Fired for Racial Comments - https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/04/22/former-uss-howard-co-was-fired-after-racially-harassing-comments/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_nt&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1LQZJBk9IYLlvWH8wpCgZH_CM2ugTOIRF3wOI4b_TPlLRmWqFcsGQQ-Rw_aem_AX_IpjdRV0-ZM-0DaHoSXpTbf8W9XpeGdXSCsxtVmuAxfJjZONg3Nnkz6O8hYx1cG3B4Mi3atdPCS67oMJtH0_Vq   Navy Chief Found Guilty of Espionage - https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/04/24/navy-chief-found-guilty-of-attempted-espionage   Combat Awards for Red Sea Operations - https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/04/25/navy-authorizes-combat-awards-and-devices-for-red-sea-operations/       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0  

The guys start by analyzing the latest in hip-hop beef. One of the Sailors who stormed the Captial is asking for a lighter sentence so that he can continue service in the military. Should he be awarded that opportunity? An Army Reserve Major has pleaded guilty to scamming Gold Star Families in millions of dollars. The rest of the episode is dedicated to the people, places, and things that impacted Damon and Damo throughout their lives and careers in the Navy. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast   Additional Credits: This episode contains as snippet of "SHED TEARS (Feat. Lena Bird Myles) (Killer Mike & Mozzy)"

Damo starts this episode with a disclaimer. Let’s protect our junior Sailors and ensure they can have transparent conversations about leadership and military lifestyle. The Navy’s official Instagram account recently went viral for all the wrong reasons. The guys discuss. Damo has finally processed that he’s leaving one place and headed to another. He has some thoughts about that. Damon is also going through a transition. He’s making a cross-country transfer and has been asked to check in early for an underway. What should he do? Fair winds and following seas to Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola, declared lost at sea on 20 March 2024. OJ Simpson has passed away at 76 due to prostate cancer. The guys give flowers to women’s basketball. Kendrick Lamar and Drake are at war. Who’s gonna come out on top? Where does J. Cole fall out after his public apology? Can you aspire to be the best at what you do without being competitive? After 100 years, the British Army’s soldiers can grow beards, however, there are some contingencies. Marines living on Camp Pendleton can now self-repair their barracks rooms utilizing a new “self-help” program. What’s happening on the USS Boxer? A former Marine Corps reservist was sentenced to prison for selling over 300 fake COVID cards. The guys try to have an objective conversation about the Chief’s Mess. They address issues pointed out by junior Sailors and highlight what they believe are ways the Navy is addressing some of those points. Damon and Damo answer a couple of listeners’ questions. #DoBetter - NFCU and the VA facing discrimination lawsuits (Damo). Companies that practice “quantity or quality” (Damon). Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Links and more from this episode:   Navy Backwards Scope - https://www.dailydot.com/debug/navy-backwards-scope-instagram/?amp   Sailor Lost at Sea - https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/03/24/navy-ids-sailor-who-died-while-underway-in-the-red-sea/   British Army Soldiers can now have beards - https://www-dailymail-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13250981/amp/Army-British-soldiers-grow-beard-King-Charles-military-chiefs-permission-end-ban.html   What’s going on on the USS Boxer? - https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/03/19/least-3-engineering-incidents-and-poor-leadership-kept-uss-boxer-deploying-investigations-reveal.html?amp and https://www.dvidshub.net/news/466708/uss-boxer-earns-combat-readiness-excellence-awards   Self-Help Program for Marines on Camp Pendleton - https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-self-repair-barracks/   Should they do time?  - https://americanmilitarynews.com/2024/04/300-fake-covid-vaccine-cards-were-sold-by-fmr-marine-reservist-nurse/?utm_source=amn&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=alt&fbclid=IwAR2N9q4Gce3IN7ImOAR6x4IC1KnlaU61yQ7O-bvzBJUVzj84amFPtGE_6CQ_aem_ATX8kSpNb3epIIzZkmMzBqyFcAc-J5I6BLwZH9rInMvnGdrf2cXDvt34a42_3H62sjU#561pzda46qw   Navy Federal doing people bad on these mortgages - https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/18/business/class-action-lawsuit-navy-federal-invs/index.html   VA doing people bad on these disability claims  - https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2024/04/01/court-oks-lawsuit-accusing-va-of-discrimination-in-disability-claims/     Book of the Week   Surf When You Can (Brett Crozier) - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Surf-When-You-Can/Brett-Crozier/9781982191009       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Damon, Damo, and Tisha are joined by COMNAVSURFPAC CMDCM Charles “Chubbs” Smith for an episode full of jewels. The crew starts just catching up with each other to see how things are going. Chubbs talks about the power of having a squared-away uniform, remembering a sea story from his time as an undesignated Seamon. He then discusses passing on the legacy of service to his son, who’s currently enlisted in the Navy. Damo talks to Chubbs about being the “first-generation” of family members to achieve certain things. They discuss the idea of unapologetically being yourself. Tisha asks Chubbs about the differences between being a TYCOM Command Master Chief and being the CMC of a vessel/command. Chubbs remembers one of his craziest DRB experiences and talks about how he holds his Chiefs accountable in the event they violate UCMJ. Has the Navy recovered from COVID? Damo and Chubbs have a light debate about the differences they’ve seen in the recovery process. We can’t talk about Covid without discussing extremism. How did Chubbs’ TRIAD handle the protests? Experiences with racism are expressed. Chubbs drops some jewels for any Senior Enlisted Leader going to their first command. Board Eligible results are out! What’s next for eligible Sailors? Chubbs gives advice to all the Sailors that are up for Chief. Tish asks about marriage and personal life. Chubbs provides an entry to our #DoBetter segment about collateral duties and manning issues. Damon has a “selfish” #DoBetter for retirees.   Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

About Our Guest:   Theresa Carpenter is an active-duty Navy Commander, with 10 years of enlisted time and where she has served for 28 years. Her passions include helping people succeed, protecting animals, moving past traumatic experiences, speaking up for positive change, and the professional development of the craft of public relations. As a reflective writer, she discusses the human experience for her blog, Theresa’s Tapestries. She has published in several media outlets and trade press, notably the War Horse and the Public Relations Society of America. Tapping into her love of storytelling through the visual medium, she shares her life journey and the stories of others in a raw, vulnerable, and always honest format. Her podcast S.O.S (Stories of Service), which she started in April 2020 and now has more than 100 episodes, features ordinary people from all walks of life who show up in service to their respective communities and are beacons of change. She is a co-author of the book Complicated Alliances, an anthology that tells the stories and struggles of women who serve in the military and those married to one who serves. She lives in the United Kingdom and is the Chief Public Affairs Officer for NATO's Allied Maritime Command.     About The Episode:   Theresa Carpenter joins the podcast this week and the conversation starts about work. She talks about her NATO job and what motivated her to take this job outside of America. She discusses dealing with adult bullies at the workplace. She remembers what made her join the Navy. LCDR gives her opinion on GEDs and diplomas. How do Public Affairs Officers and Mass Communications Specialists interact? Damo has smoke for someone. Theresa and Damo talk shop and discuss podcasting. they talk about the importance of long-form unregulated content. Theresa discusses what she believes are the issues that the Navy is currently facing. The two discuss if the military cares about suicide. Can people be overly possessive about their relationships with their junior Sailors? Do policies and politics allow truth in reporting? Theresa discusses her best and worst military experiences. The conversation gets personal as Theresa speaks about her husband and her relationship with her mother.   Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast   Keep up with Theresa Carpenter and all her links: https://beacons.ai/theresacarpenter       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Recently retired Senior Chief Yeoman, Coby Turner joins the podcast to talk about retirement. He and Damo highlight how they met as CPO Season leads for their respective commands. He details a rare story about how the Navy messed up his government name at MEPS. The pod has a small discussion about planning and executing a CPO Initiation season. Coby reflects on what made him choose to retire when he did. He had a rough retirement year which led to some awesome breakthroughs. Coby was finally able to deal with a past loss as he received therapy during his retirement process. With a son who has recently enlisted in the Navy, Coby talks about how it feels to pass down the legacy of service. The gang plays a game of “This or That.” These and more topics are covered in this episode of the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Tisha kicked out the guys for our Women’s History Month panel and the ladies chop it up on this one! The panel, hosted by Tisha, includes ABE2 Marina Griffin, YN1 Ashlie Beaver, LCDR Emily Curran, YNCS Ashley Williams, and LS1 Stephanie Confer. They discuss the importance of having female representation in male-dominated fields. Ashlie Beaver talked about the challenges of being one of the boys while staying true to her femininity. Marina discussed being a "cold Princess Warrior.” Stephanie expressed her frustration with the constant uniform changes. Ashley emphasized the significance of morale and how small things, such as nail color, can boost it. The women also talked about how men often rely on women to correct uniform issues. Tisha shared an instance where the Uniform Matters Officer criticized her Sailor's ponytail. Stephanie talked about being ostracized by the mean girls. Emily, who is married to an LCDR, feels that he automatically gets respect while she has to earn it. The ladies discussed the challenges of balancing family and career while debunking the myth that female leaders are tougher. These and more topics are covered in this episode of the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube. Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast Links and more from this episode: Follow the ladies on the respective social media channels: Marina Griffin (ABE2) - IG: @marina.delreyy Ashlie Beaver (YN1) - IG: @twiz_05 Emily Curran (LCDR) - IG: @see.em.run Ashley Williams (YNCS) - IG: @almondeyesdontlie Stephanie Confer (LS1) - IG: @stephanie_a_86 Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

No guests in this episode, so let the shenanigans ensue. Damo led his first FLDC and had an eye-opening experience. Damon is supporting local businesses. Tisha is telling men if they are men or not. Should Damo get OC sprayed for the culture? Damon reminisces all his OC horror stories. The trio revisits the idea of a 4-Day work week as the Bernie Sanders-led bill moves to Congress. Another topic is revisited as the TikTok ban is gaining steam. The CNO just unveiled ‘Culture of Excellence 2.0,’ what’s it all about? Sailors will soon have 24/7 access to Navy fitness centers throughout the world. As good as this is, let’s be responsible. Damon pulled up with facts about the Navy’s retention numbers. A ‘Women’s Initiative Team’ has been introduced. A Master Chief onboard the USS George Washington gets exposed with multiple accusations. What American Institutions do Americans trust? Damo has a message for people who defend sexual assault. Do you think the MCPON has hands? Tish compares TikTok sensation Reesa Teesa to military members who rush to get married for BAH. Should people get the day off before the advancement exam? Do Better: Damo - Laundry room etiquette in the barracks. Damon - GMTs, period. Damon asks a question about women in special operations. Damon returns to the ‘Book of the Week’ segment and reviews a familiar book. These and more topics are covered in this episode of the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Links and more from this episode:   Update on 4-Day Work Week: https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Business/bernie-sanders-proposed-32-hour-workweek-pass-congress/story?id=108152411   Update on Tik Tok Ban: https://www.npr.org/2024/03/14/1238435508/tiktok-ban-bill-congress-china   Culture of Excellence 2.0: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24051.txt?ver=aYWH8mhDa9OIM-O_NY5Y1A%3d%3d   COE 2.0 Fact Sheet: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/FACT_SHEETS/Fact_Sheet_NAV_051_24.pdf?ver=EF_FmmJRGcnQHRvDlJgu7A%3d%3d   COE 2.0 Playbook: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Support/Culture%20Resilience/COE/Culture_of_Excellence2_playbook.pdf?ver=s0FpL66RJpXUjjS20flM1w%3d%3d   Navy to keep base gyms open 24/7: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/3702096/navy-base-mwr-fitness-facilities-to-offer-24-7-access/   Navy hit retention goals: https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/02/03/navy-surpasses-fy22-retention-goals-amid-recruitment-challenges/   Women’s Initiative Team: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24037.txt?ver=Ebh0yPTRIJ9cn2EnuHb7vw%3d%3d   MMCM Don Paredes Accusations: https://www.instagram.com/janae_perfectlyflawed/reel/C4TiRjrR59J/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1bapvdh/really_love_the_navy/   Gallup Confidence List: https://news.gallup.com/poll/1597/confidence-institutions.aspx     Books of the Week:   Front Burner (Kirk Lippold) - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kirk-lippold/front-burner/9781610391252/?lens=publicaffairs   The Energy Bus (Jon Gordon) - https://www.theenergybus.com/   The Coffee Bean (Jon Gordon) - https://jongordon.com/book/the-coffee-bean/     Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Mental Health Advocate, Active Duty Naval Officer, Mother, and Wife - LCDR Alexis Travis joins Tisha and Damo on this episode. Damon is on travel, making the Navy a better place. This episode opens with some jokes about being married. LCDR Travis discusses her past as a distance runner and what motivates her. She discusses the very special reason why she joined the military and how that impacts her motives today. A well-known advocate for mental health, LCDR Travis discusses how she strived to take care of Sailors before social media. Is there any value in taking care of your people at the risk of damaging your career? She talks about the unique career path of a Supply Corps Officer which includes a Master’s Degree and a few years of feeling like a civilian. Damo asks the LCDR about inappropriate treatment by male servicemembers.  The dynamics of the professional relationships between men and women in the Navy gets a deep dive. Is there a value to anecdotal information? Can a man and woman have a close friendship in the Navy without rumors of a relationship? How do you prepare your children for sea duty coming off of an extended shore duty tour? LCDR Travis discusses the first time that she went viral. How does she deal with negative comments and trolls? LCDR Travis and Damo both speak on how they feel about being called “influencers.” Can social media be a tool for helping servicemembers in “real world” scenarios? LCDR discusses her substack and podcast. These and more topics are covered in this episode of the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.       Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast   Links and more from this episode:   Keep up with LCDR Alexis Travis on her social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milmama_ontherun/ TikTik: https://www.tiktok.com/@milmama_ontherun Threads: https://www.threads.net/@milmama_ontherun Substack: https://depthdistance.substack.com/subscribe       Book Recommendation sby LCDR Travis: Atlas of the Heart (Brene Brown) - https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/ Range (David Epstein) - https://davidepstein.com/the-range/       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

About our guest: Paul Kingsbury is a retired Fleet Master Chief (U.S. Fleet Forces Command) with 31 years of service. He currently serves as the Director of Uniformed Service Relations at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. He’s the host of the ‘Cutlass Podcast,’ a podcast specializing in leadership lessons and guidance. He’s authored or co-authored the 2nd Edition of the Chief Petty Officer’s Guide, the Petty Officer’s Guide, and the latest edition of the Bluejacket’s Manual. He’s served as the President of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) and the co-director of Outreach and Brand Ambassador for the U.S. Naval Institute. He’s published several articles on Navy policy and issues in Proceedings, the USNI Blog, and Joint Forces Quarterly, receiving awards in both the U.S. Naval Institute General Essay and Enlisted Essay Contests.   About the Episode: Congrats are in order for the newly selected Command Master Chiefs and Command Senior Chiefs. Damo made it y’all. Damon and Tish poke a little fun and congratulate Damo on his selection as a Senior Enlisted Leader. He discusses his thoughts and anticipation about going into a new role. They briefly discuss the story about the Chief who’s recently been accused of espionage.   Retired Fleet Master Chief, Paul Kingsbury joins the show to just chat it up with the gang. He talks about his upbringing as a catholic altar boy in a blue-collar family in South Florida in the 1980s. He discusses his early days as an Electrician’s Mate (EMN) in the Nuclear Power Plant. How do you even become a Fleet Master Chief? What’s the difference between a Force and a Fleet Master Chief? How easy is it for a Fleet Master Chief to make changes? This leads us down a dark rabbit hole about who really runs the military. How’s the work/life balance of a CMC moving up to FLTCM? How did Paul get the opportunities to write (and co-author) the CPO Guide, Petty Officer Guide and Bluejacket’s Manual? How is the transition to a civilian after 31 years of Military Service?  Paul details the craziest thing that he’s seen on a ship while underway. How difficult is it to sustain relationships the higher you climb up the leadership level? Paul explains why he thinks the CPO Selection board has an impact on CPO behavior. Paul’s #Dobetter - “What got you here, won’t get you there.” These and more topics are covered in this episode of the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.       Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Listen to The Cutlass Podcasty (by Paul Kingsbury) - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03     Keep up with Paul Kingsbury on his social media platforms: U.S. Naval Institute - https://www.usni.org/people/paul-kingsbury Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kingsbury-3bb8a8b3/ Cutllass Leadership (Website) - https://www.cutlassleadership.com/paul X - https://twitter.com/kingsburypaul1?lang=en     For the Books:   The Chief Petty Officer’s Guide (Paul Kingsbury) - https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition   Petty Officer’s Guide (Paul Kingsbury & Daniel Richard) - https://www.usni.org/press/books/petty-officers-guide   The Bluejacket’s Manual, 26th Edition (Thomas J. Cutler, Mark T. Hacala, and Paul Kingsbury) - https://www.usni.org/press/books/bluejackets-manual-26th-edition-0       Links and more from this Episode:   Navy Chief Charged with Espionage - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13110621/amp/us-navy-chief-japan-charged-espionage.html   Air Force Member Set Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-air-force-member-set-fire-israeli-embassy-dc-died-rcna140455       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

**LISTEN TO EPISODE 104 BEFORE LISTENING TO THIS* Please forgive us for any issues, however, the final 12 minutes was cut off of Episode 104 (Feat. Captain Gervy Alota) and we want to make sure you hear it. Sorry for any confusion. 

Captain Gervy Alota joins the show for an obviously epic episode! He starts from the beginning - Southeast, San Diego. He recounts stories of escaping a lifestyle in the streets and getting into football at an early age. He speaks about how his Father introducing him to football turned into him becoming a starter on the USNA Football team where he became a team captain and was later inducted into the Academy’s Hall of Fame. He recalls his experience on ‘Fear Factor’ and remembers his time representing the Army in a combative fighting tournament. As a Chief Engineer (CHENG), he experienced a very significant moment that would impact him for the rest of his life. The Captain talks about his first day as a CO and when it finally set in his head that he was the Commanding Officer of a warship. How did Capt. Alota and the crew of the USS John P Murtha (LPD 26) handle the period of political and racial unrest following the murder of George Floyd and the Jan 6th riots? How vital is the Chief’s Mess when it comes to shaping and sustaining a culture? Capt. Gervy discusses the value of having a positive sea story. Who came up with the idea for “Club 26”? How does Capt. Alota approach CO’s Mast and holding Sailors accountable? What exactly is the “Bag of Balls?” What is the value of a cohesive TRIAD? Capt. Alota recounts why he started an Instagram page and some of the benefits the crew and their families saw from the usage of social media. He talks about dealing with internet trolls and negative feedback. Has Capt. Gervy ever been told to take a post down? Capt. has a funny story about getting “checked” while walking on base. The crew talks Filipino Mafia and what it’s all about. Capt. Alota gets into Gervy and discusses his family and the impact his father has on him. Capt. Gervy dishes on some disappointing professional news that he recently received. Capt. Alota’s “Do Better” (Addressed to COs): Love, listen to, recognize, care, uplift and make your Sailors better. What does “Win Everyday - B GREAT” mean? These and more topics are covered in this episode of the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.   Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Keep up with Capt. Gervy on his social media platforms: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/captaingervy/?hl=en       Links and more from this Episode:     Capt. Alota’s Book Recommendation: The Energy Bus (Jon Gordon) - https://www.theenergybus.com/       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0     Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paulo-kalazzi/heros-time License code: DD4KCRBFQ8NXE5TP

Damo and Tish have the helm on this one, opening the episode up with a discussion on some of the latest uniform policy changes (NAVADMIN 031/24). One of the major changes is that Sailors can now put their hands in their pockets, but do we really care? Damo reads a message from a Sailor regarding DMAP Phase IV before a deep dive into the new NAVADMIN (017/24) and what it means for Sailors. Is this directly connected to the new OBLISERV authorization changes? A confidential reporting option for sexual harassment has been added to the equal opportunity policy (NAVADMIN 022/24). Damo checks off another line on his “Navy Bucket List” by attending his command’s holiday party. Tisha got a job! Tish is looking for some women interested in doing a panel for Women’s History Month to discuss the life and times of women in the armed forces. MIa Khalifa crashes out again with a statement about how being in the army is worse than being on Onlyfans. Single-parent veterans are struggling to access benefits after completing their military careers. The Air Force is trying to entice retirees to re-enlist for a limited time period, but is it worth it? More Commanding Officers were relieved from their duties last week. Marines claim that there is a limited amount of amphibious vessels to transit troops to areas where they are needed. Service members are encouraged to go off-base for mental health care, however, are they being seen in a timely matter? Do Better: Section Leaders doing too much on duty (Damo), stop trying to do things the “Navy way” as a civilian (Tisha). Stop calling the command to investigate your cheating spouse, we are fighting wars over here. Should men be able to leave deployment for the birth of their children? Should SOY nominees always be previous SOQ recipients? Damo asks a question about tampons. These and more topics are covered in this episode of the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       Links and more from this Episode:     NAVADMIN 031/24 - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24031.txt?ver=MdZk1Rryjsh1saE1hOQezA%3d%3d   NAVADMIN 017/24 - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24017.txt?ver=3hgfVK1f9lqSwrLopvsgEw%3d%3d   OBLISERV Authorization Changes - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Career/Detailing/MyNavyAssignment/MNA%20OBLISERV%20AUTH%20CHGS.pdf?ver=L4_5WX_nAFEMPdsSrPRmxQ%3D%3D   NAVADMIN 022/24 -  Implementation of Confidential Reporting Option for Sexual Harassment - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24022.txt?ver=oE8nDFUEH7ExB23hTh9ozg%3d%3d   MIA khalifa: army is worse than Onlyfans https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12748233/Ex-porn-star-Mia-Khalifa-slammed-repeating-bizarre-claim-army-worse-OnlyFans-selling-body-government.html   Veteran Single Parents- https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1363-6.html and https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/01/24/single-parent-vets-struggle-to-access-post-military-benefits/   Air Force trying to get Retirees back - https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/02/07/air-force-seeks-retirees-to-come-back-to-active-duty/?fbclid=IwAR3vnm41-L02NdINBKpuYZkk7yp_fzea_3rBwrH3HY3_VHMuaoXWbntXvck_aem_ATVEiUfHs3_vRuOf9J7M2UR-csO51I2Dk9fmlPN3JNqRFcKeTVU9LicAgFj7O5-twXE   Skip the Trip for IDs - https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2024/01/19/skip-the-trip-more-military-id-cardholders-can-now-renew-online/   More Commanders Fired - https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/01/24/female-army-colonel-fired-over-sexual-assault-harassment-allegations/ and https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/02/06/navy-fires-commander-of-uss-howard-just-6-months-after-relieving-predecessor-soft-grounding.html?amp   Marines’ claim of limited Amphibious Fleet for deployment.- https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/01/25/top-general-says-theres-shortfall-navy-ships-carry-marines-no-clear-solution-sight.html?amp   Off-Base Mental Healthcare shortfalls - https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/02/07/troops-are-still-waiting-weeks-for-off-base-mental-health-appointments/       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

AZ1 Charlie Lee Jr, professionally known as “Chalee Jr” is an actor, a comedian, and an active-duty Navy Sailor. He became one of the first military social media content creators with his comedy skits in the mid-2010s and has since taken his show on the road. As he is on his way to retirement, he can be found on the stage as a member of the DDTOUR14.   Chalee Jr joins the podcast and discusses everything from his upbringing to his plans following his retirement.  He talks about the beginning of his comedy and content creation. When was the first time one of his videos went viral? How does he prepare for a stand-up comedy show? How he got his current job as a full-time social media influencer working at the Pentagon. Why did he choose to retire from the Navy even as his comedy career began to take off? Chalee discusses his parents and his upbringing on the north side of Jacksonville, Florida. He gave some parenting advice and discussed how being a father changed him. Who is Chalee’s top three comedians of all time? What is the favorite character that he created? He detailed the beautiful experience of navigating a profession in comedy and a career in the military. What is the craziest thing he’s been asked to do for free? Has anyone ever treated him differently due to his virality? These and more are covered in this episode of ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       Links and more from this Episode:   Keep up with Chalee Jr. on social media: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chalee_jr Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/yaboychalee/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/comedian_chaleejr/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaleeJr AllHands Display Story (2015) - https://allhands.navy.mil/Stories/Display-Story/Article/1840048/make-em-laugh/ Tickets DDTour14 Comedy Special (Live at the Granby Theatre) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ddtour14-live-recording-comedy-special-tickets-796415749947?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Damon, Damo, and Tish start this episode joined by the Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief, FORCM (SW/AW) William P. Houlihan. They open the conversation addressing NAVADMIN 006/24, Policy For the Assignment of Pregnant Sailors and Sailors Who Experience Perinatal Loss. FORCM discusses the feedback that was received after the release of the NAVADMIN and what’s been being done to address some of the questions that were raised. Damo asks FORCM if there’s a disconnect between the “Big Navy’s” incentives and the deckplate level execution. What’s the scoop on the Senior Enlisted Marketplace? Why was it created what does the future of the marketplace look like? When it comes to the graded criteria, who takes precedence? When this rolls down to Chief Selection, how will this impact the CPO Initiation Season? MCPON recently spoke at the White House regarding standards of living for our Sailors, Damo asks FORCM about something that came up in that testimony. Will the Navy advancement exam ever go away?  Where there ever any challenges as a leader in the Mass Communications rating. As the Navy evolves, so does technology. Are our leaders evolving with our technology? FORCM provides advice to anyone going up for a selection board this year.  FORCM answers a few personal questions and gives his take on Taylor Swift at NFL games. After FORCM leaves, the trio tackles the top of needing a High School Diploma or GED to join the military. Damo has a hot take. How cool would it be if every Sailor (including E-3 and below) received BAH? Another Commanding Officer was relieved of her duties due to a loss of confidence. What’s the worst way to give advice on evaluations? These and more are covered in this episode of ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Links and more from this Episode:   FORCM (SW/AW) William P. Houlihan (Bio- MyNavyHR) - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/About-MyNavy-HR/Commands/Navy-Personnel-Command/Leadership/FORCM/   Senior Enlisted Marketplace - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Detailing/Enlisted/Senior-Enlisted-Marketplace/   DMAP (Phase 4) - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24017.txt?ver=3hgfVK1f9lqSwrLopvsgEw%3d%3d   Navy Removes Requirement for Diplomas/GEDs - https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/01/26/navy-to-allow-those-without-high-school-diploma-or-ged-to-enlist/   NAVADMIN 006/24 - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24006.txt?ver=yfVt4shJ3NGqf6LwA3MjLw%3d%3d     Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0     This episode is dedicated to: Sgt. William J. Rivers, 46 Spc. Kennedy L. Sanders, 24 Spc. Breonna A. Moffett, 23   Thank you for your service. We all have the watch.

*Recorded in October 2020 in Damon's dining room in California - "Where it all started"* You know how we always say that we started the podcast with the second episode that we recorded? Well, in commemoration of our 100th episode, we decided to finally release the episode that we thought was so bad that we didn't want you to hear it in the first place.  We really hope you enjoy this.  As always, keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast

Damon, Damo, and Tish celebrate reaching the 100th episode milestone by reminiscing on the early days of the ‘Permission To Speak Freely’ podcast. Damo gives an update on the baby and upcoming guests. Guess what guys, it’s an election year! Do we care? Do we not care? Who the hell are you voting for anyway? Tisha asks the guys what major life experiences happened to them since starting the podcast. This episode transitions to the Instagram live episode, “Countdown to Episode 100.” On live, The trio starts the conversation wishing fair winds and following seas to the two SEALS that were lost at sea, PO1 Christopher Chambers and PO2 Nathan Gage Ingram. Damo asks Tish why the male Sailors were so upset that the women were able to. get a NAVADMIN changed in less than 24 hours. Damon has another moment in which he is recognized on the pier. Damon provides an update on his career status. What are the top 3 qualities of a leader? The hosts are joined in the live by CDR David Pagan (Executive Officer, USS New York [LPD-21]) to have a short conversation about Executive Officers. They ask him about how he contributes to the ship’s schedule daily. What are the pros and cons of fleeting up to Commanding Officer on a vessel? Have you ever heard of “Rope Yarn” before? CDR Pagan explains. The crew asks the listeners to provide a “Do Better” during the live. How effective is the Transition Assistance Program? How’s Tisha handling retirement? Do Chiefs go overboard with pride swag? Another conversation about beards because you can never talk enough about beards. Who is on your cleaning stations playlist? All of the top enlisted leaders from every branch of the DoD went to the White House to testify about living conditions. What do we hope was discussed? What’s really going on in the Barracks? These and more are covered in this episode of ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast   Featuring a special guest appearance by CDR David Pagan (XO, USS New York)     Links and more from this Episode:     Lost SEALs Pronounced Dead - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/navy-identifies-two-seals-lost-sea-raid-later-declared-dead-rcna135076       Episode Artwork: Elvrich Castane (IG: Castane Arias) - https://www.instagram.com/castanearias/?hl=en   Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Welcome to our last podcast episode in double digits. Damo Starts by shouting out the people who are a few weeks late on their New Year’s resolutions. It’s time to get it going. Damon and Damo take a moment to give Tisha her flowers in celebration of her hitting the year mark as a PTSF host. We have a conversation about understanding the fact that men and women speak two different languages and how that can affect decisions made in the workplace. This leads to a conversation about false reporting. Tisha discusses NAVADMIN 006/24, and the impact that it can have on the fleet. There’s a little confusion here. Word is, that people are working to make a few changes to this NAVADMIN. The trio discusses the biggest things that they would change if they could. Damo discusses YouTubers “standing on business.” Is there any reason why a First Class Petty Officer should ever go “cranking?” What are your thoughts of a Sailor being Meritoriously promoted right before they transfer from a ship? Damo asks if there should be a time limit for marriage proposals. Do women need back pockets? Chiefs, have you ever called a Sailor’s previous command to get information on the Sailor? An investigation of a suicide onboard USS Theodore (CVN-71) Roosevelt specifically calls out Chiefs for denying the Sailor mental health resources. A young Sailor, known for episodes of fainting, collapsed and fell overboard while working on his ship, leading to his death. Could something have been done to prevent this? Two Navy SEALS are currently lost at sea. We are praying and hoping for the best. These and more are covered in this episode of ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       Links and more from this Episode:     Policy For the Assignment of Pregnant Sailors and Sailors Who Experience Perinatal Loss (NAVADMIN 006/24) -  https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24006.txt?ver=yfVt4shJ3NGqf6LwA3MjLw%3d%3d   USS Roosevelt Suicide Cited Poor Enlisted Leadership -  https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/01/05/navy-investigation-of-roosevelt-carrier-suicide-finds-faults-shipyard-climate-shipboard-suicide.html/amp    Sailor Fainted Onboard Death - https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-01-17/investigation-sailor-fainted-overboard-death-12633483.html?fbclid=IwAR3bOEIbqJ52raDfJSrHMGKpRrjm810X0AhDFRs2kiWzqiXmYyBwJwhgSwI_aem_AY-BY0BBeO6oL3bbPTqq964OjIUiPUmlZe-3BWlDtYK56NA1C6yV2NQJm4nEsaPKXTs   Two Missing Navy SEALs - https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/2-missing-navy-seals-part-mission-seized-iranian/story?id=106408432       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Happy MLK Day. Find a moment in your day to reflect on the heroism, leadership, and brave acts of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. Tish is back and ready for Valentine’s Day already! It’s time to start submitting packages for selection boards and Damo isn’t that motivated due to recent changes in selection and screening processes. The trio ponders how different program managers may be affected by the new OSTC rollout. Damo reports the TV stolen from the lounge in his barracks has been found!  Were there Aliens or a bunch of kids fighting at the Miami mall last week? Shout out to everyone who must go to work no matter what the weather report says. You are true MVPs. Damon wants to make sure everyone is reminded that a war is on the horizon. We need to be ready. Marines are utilizing cheap tech for advances in security measures. Free Wifi is coming to the barracks, but is there a catch? Let’s discuss. Another win for UH Residents, we are now finally able to cook in our barracks. Finally!?! Boeing takes another hit regarding the safety of their airplanes. Johnson and Johnson are in the news for filing bankruptcy amongst other things. A recent Reddit post was made regarding a sexual assault at a military base CDC. What would you do if your child was assaulted? Approximately 215 bodies were found buried behind a Mississippi jail in unnamed graves. It’s time to call Damon to the carpet and speak for his hometown. Do Better: Jo Koy, you need to rebound (Damo). Damon speaks to his daughter. Navy Dental, y’all are running scams (Tisha). The Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Lloyd Austin, recently was out of work with no notice, due to elective medical treatment. We later found out it was prostate cancer. Let’s talk a little about the culture of fitness. After this, shenanigans insue. These and more are covered in this episode of ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.   Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast     Links and more from this Episode:   Aliens in Miami Mall - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/aliens-miami-mall-police-response-viral-speculation-rcna132524   Faster Wifi in the Barracks - https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3438591/navy-mwr-launches-program-to-upgrade-wi-fi-at-select-liberty-centers/   Boeing Jet Door - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-loose-bolts-alaska-airlines-united-airlines-spirit-aerosystems-door-plug/   Johnson and Johnson in Court - https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/01/08/johnson--johnson-will-pay-700-million-to-resolve-baby-powder-marketing-probe-report-says/?sh=ef64bb3619e8   Marines using cheap commercial tech to hide command post -  Marines using cheap commercial tech to hide command posts in plain sight - Defense One   What’s going on in Mississippi -  https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/01/10/dncr-j10.html     Damo’s Book of the Week:   Books from Damo’s recommended authors: Jonah Berger - https://jonahberger.com/books/contagious/ Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead/ James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits     Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

The guys start by getting caught up on how they bought in their New Year’s. Damon’s turning over his roles as he’s waiting to hear what his next command is. Damo talks about returning to work following an extended period of leave. He also talks about coming back and having to directly deal with adversity. The internet was set ablaze last week with the unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents and Katt Williams’ viral interview. The crew of the USS Carney were awarded the Combat Action Ribbon for their actions in the Red Sea. The US Army has ended a policy that allows Soldiers to store vehicles and household goods for free while deployed. A new system promising to improve shipments of household goods has been delayed. Is it finally over for Fat Leonard? Royal Caribbean is currently hosting a 9-month cruise, which sounds crazy, but we pretty much do it all the time, with fewer perks. Do Better: The iPhone alarm/ electricians fighting over material ownership (Damo). Being more proactive with assignments from school (Damon). Do Better leads to a question about how we can prioritize, encourage, support, measure, and evaluate training. The guys break down OSTC and Vessel Exception, expounding on the concepts that were introduced in Ep. 96. What are some things an LCPO may want their Sailors to gain from the NJP process? Should Sailors always receive the same disciplinary reward if they committed the same offense or is there a case-by-case basis that should be considered? Damon and Damo reflect on the most useless pieces of equipment they ever had to use at work. Is the USN a “what have you done for me lately” organization? Is that Damon with the surprise book review? Let’s go! Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       Links and more from this Episode:   USS Carney Sailors awarded for battling Houthi attacks - USS Carney sailors awarded for battling Houthi attacks in Red Sea   Army no longer storing cars for deployed Soldiers - https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/12/27/army-no-longer-storing-cars-and-other-belongings-of-soldiers-free-while-theyre-deployed.html   New system to improve shipments of household goods - New system to improve shipments of troops’ household goods delayed   Fat Leonard is back in court - https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/story/2024-01-04/fat-leonard-returns-san-diego-court       Damo’s Book of the Week:   Be The Dad She Needs You To Be (Dr. Kevin Leman) - https://www.christianbook.com/needs-indelible-imprint-father-leaves-daughters/kevin-leman/9780718097028/pd/097020       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0