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The Lead Wasps Podcast

The Lead Wasps Podcast

Written by: David Ure
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Lead Wasps is a podcast discussing all things Infantry, including previous operation deployments, training, life, and banter from all over the world. All the people involved have spent significant time in the military and we will delve into their individual career experiences.David Ure Social Sciences
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  • Ssgt Jay Amra 047 | 1st Battalion, 6th Marines | United States Marine Corps
    Jun 6 2021

    Ssgt. Jay Amra served in the United States Marine Corps from 2008 - 2017. He served two combat tours in Afghanistan and a third on the 22nd MEU while assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marines as a machine gunner. During these deployments, he progressed from the rank of Lcpl. - Sgt serving in the billets of team leader, squad leader and eventually section leader. In 2015 He was assigned to The Basic School as a dugout instructor where he advanced to the rank of Ssgt and Senior enlisted instructor. After separating from the military Jay began to serve his community as a firefighter and as a personal trainer.  

    Follow along on INSTAGRAM  The Lead Wasps Podcast @leadwasps  Jay Amra @lttlebrd87  

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    2 hrs
  • CSM Donald McAlister 046 | 82nd Airborne | US Army
    May 23 2021

    CSM RET. Donald (Mac) McAlister served over 24 years in the US Army. He has multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he deployed from Squad Leader through SGM. He spent the majority of his career with the 82nd ABN DIV. While deployed with the 82nd ABN Div in the 2003 Iraq Invasion he was severely wounded. He recovered from his injuries and stayed in the fight and continued to deploy until he retired in 2017. Since retiring He continues to stay involved in the Veteran community, devoting most of his time to his brothers through various non-profit efforts. He is currently the Business Development Manager for @Gatorzeyewear. He is also a Family Man, Actor, Metal Head and now host’s his own podcast “Mac’s Man Cave Chats“. 

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     The Lead Wasps Podcast @leadwasps
    Donald McAlister @macs_mancavechats


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    SPOTIFY  https://open.spotify.com/show/2GrWtmf0Xu76aziN4KGFKY

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    2 hrs and 51 mins
  • David Brooks 045 | 40 Commando | Royal Marines
    May 16 2021

    Dave Brooks is a former Royal Marines Commando who served in 40 Commando and the United Kingdom Landing Force Command Support Group RM. Dave was on a training exercise in the Mediterranean with 40 Commando as part of the Amphibious Ready Group during the September 11th attacks. His unit was involved in early operations in Afghanistan alongside C Sqn SBS and B Sqn SAS. Dave joined Landing Force Command Support Group in late 2002 and was part of a TACP team for the invasion of Iraq 2003. Dave left the Royal Marines in 2006 and has been with a major global bank for the last 14 years. He now lives in London and heads up physical security operations across the UK and Channel Islands. He was one of the founding members of his organisations Military Network, and actively supports recruitment and career development for service leavers looking for employment in the banking sector.   Follow on INSTAGRAM  Dave - @d.j.brooks83 Podcast - @leadwasps

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    2 hrs and 10 mins
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