ITCS Troy Johnson pulled up to check the temperature after Aaron’s comments about ATG. Aaron was around so the guys were able to get into a bunch of things. Why would we not open an episode out primary about fitness with recollections of “big back” activities? Is there any feeling better than getting plans cancelled on you? Time to get back on that couch and chill. Speaking of “chilling,” we have to tip our hats to ‘Stranger Things.’ A 10-year run as a culturally iconic show on a streaming platform is not the easiest thing to do. The still could done our boy Caleb a little better. How much value should college have when it comes to Sailor of the Year boards? Are there any unwritten customs in the Navy that grinds your gears? Should Chiefs recite the ‘Chief’s Creed’ the same way we recite the ‘Sailor’s Creed?’ Should Sailors say the creed every day at quarters? The CNO recently held an All Hands Call and spoke about adding logic to leadership; the guys react. Are Meta Glasses authorized for wear in military uniforms? Should hardship rooms be available for Sailors who are dealing with lengthy domestic disputes? Is it time for AI to take over advancement or promotion boards? The guys finally get to these new PFA changes. Fortunately, Troy is here to make sure we don’t stray too far from policy. Can’t be football season without a little football talk. These and more topics are covered in this episode.

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Joined by Marc Tinaz, retired Limited Duty Officer Commander, the guys sit down for a wide-ranging conversation shaped by 33 years of Navy service and leadership across multiple eras. Marc reflects on how often the Navy has changed during his career, from uniforms and culture to expectations placed on leaders. The discussion explores the stressors of the retirement process, how senior leaders cope with bad news, and what it means to understand your role as a Command Master Chief fully. Throughout the episode, New Year’s resolutions surface naturally as the conversation touches on the value of awards, fairness versus leadership authority, and how decisions made in uniform stay with you long after the moment passes. Damo shares his NCM story, while Marc talks about his upbringing, early Navy journey, and the experiences that shaped how he leads. The guys also discuss difficult leadership realities, including CACO duty, drinking culture, behavioral health challenges, addressing negative trends, and the long-term effects of deployments, including Marc’s time in Iraq. They talk through why some experiences are rarely shared, how certain decisions become burned into memory, and what leadership looks like when you’re carrying those moments forward. Marc reflects on working with NASA, the highlight of his time as a Chief, the hardest transition he faced, and the best advice he’s received along the way. The episode closes with the Do Better segment, bringing the conversation back to leadership, responsibility, and growth on and off the uniform. These and More Topics are covered in this episode

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Marc’s Pick of the Week: No Higher Honor (Bradley Peniston)- https://www.navybook.com/no-higher-honor/

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Happy New Year to all of our viewers, listeners, and supporters.

The guys start the year off joined by April Beldo-Lilley, retired Fleet Master Chief of the U.S. Navy. April discusses her transition from uniformed service, her early upbringing, and the influence of her father. She discusses her decision to join the Navy, her early years in uniform, and key moments that shaped her career, including becoming Chief and realizing that the Navy would become a long-term profession. She reflects on serving as a Command Master Chief, including challenging moments, and offers the guys perspective on managing time and controlling their narratives. April also discusses reporting to an aircraft carrier during RCOH and her experiences leading in that environment. The conversation covers her time as Fleet Master Chief, including initiatives such as the eTablet and Sailor 2025, as well as discussions around multicultural committees, DACOWITS, and Chief Petty Officer board feedback. April shares her perspective on observing leaders she previously worked with later face public scrutiny, speaking from the standpoint of experience and proximity rather than speculation. The episode closes with a discussion of legacy, continued work beyond the Navy, and life after retirement, including marriage.

April’s Pick of the Week: The Let Them Theory (Mel Robbins) - https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/

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