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Radio Boat ForcesME-RFMC + What if We Never Left the Navy in 1946?Outgoing ME Rating Force Master Chief Ryan Patterson sits down with us to reflect on his tour as the enlisted leader for Maritime Enforcement specialists. With approximately 7,000 certified boarding officers and boarding team members across active and reserve components, he shares lessons learned, discusses workforce evolution, and explains what it means to advocate for ME personnel at Headquarters.Then we enter an alternate universe where the Coast Guard never left the Department of the Navy after WWII. In this speculative short story, cutters fly naval pennants, missions blur, and the service’s identity takes a sh...2025-06-1822 min
Radio Boat ForcesPathway to OIC - FinalIn this closing episode, CAPT Jason Aleksak (CG-731) and BMCM Grant Heffner (BM-RFMC) share parting thoughts on the evolving pathway to command, emphasizing key takeaways from the series and the importance of leadership development. Rounding off the conversation is BMCM Justin Olson, OIC STA Duluth, who offers his perspective on achieving enlisted command. Drawing from his extensive experience, he discusses the challenges and opportunities of this leadership role, providing actionable advice for those aspiring to follow a similar path. This is an Unofficial Podcast. All views expressed are...2025-03-1924 min
Radio Boat ForcesPathway to OIC - Part IIIn this episode, CAPT Jason Aleksak (CG-731) and BMCM Grant Heffner (RFMC) make a return visit to delve deeper into topics from their previous discussion, providing listeners with valuable insights and updates. Joining the conversation is BMC Maria Collett, OIC STA Portage, who shares her remarkable journey from a civilian career in finance to commanding officer. Tune in for an engaging and inspiring episode as these accomplished Coast Guard professionals discuss leadership, career transitions, and the lessons they've learned along the way.This is an Unofficial Podcast. All views e...2025-03-1222 min
Radio Boat ForcesPathway to OIC - Part IIn this episode, we dive into the newly released Officer in Charge Review Board Manual with CG-731 - CAPT Jason Aleksak and the BM RFMC, Master Chief Grant Heffner. They break down key updates from the January release, offering their perspectives on the pathway to command and what the future holds for this critical leadership role. The discussion highlights the evolving expectations for prospective Officers in Charge (OICs), emphasizing the balance between operational excellence and leadership acumen.Adding firsthand experience to the conversation, BMCS Tim Abrams, a current Officer in Charge...2025-03-0532 min
Radio Campus RouenBurning Cities HS#3 - Back to school and work - 20/08/2024Ecole....Travail...ça sent pas bon tout çà...F inie la bombance, les doigts de pied en éventail !Chez nous, même ce genre de mauvaise nouvelle peut se fêter en musique ; Le retour pour l'école, l'université, l'usine ou le bureau......versions Dr Feelgood, Rory Gallagher, Clash, RFMC, Dogs, Dropkick Murphys, Nirvana, The Pretty Things, Flamin" Groovies, Cosmic Psychos, Chelsea, UK Subs, Runaways....A bientôt... Après cette émission du mardi 21 Août, nous reprendrons le mardi 10 Septembre , 21h....Saison 4Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/polit...2024-08-222h 01
Radio Campus RouenBurning Cities #87 - Stan The Flasher - 28/11/202387ème édition du Burning Cities Radio Show diffusée sur Radio Campus Rouen le 28/11/2023 et rediffusée le lundi sur Stone Rock Radio.Invités : Le groupe Stan The Flasher. 30 ans d'existence, un nouvel album, toujours dans une quête de renouveau. Ils sont venus à quatre nous parler de leurs projets, leurs envie et de ce nouveau morceau dont on écoutera des morceaux.Nouveautés : RFMC, The Cavemen, Dwarves, GoutlawLe classic rock : Queens Of The Stone AgeDes coups de cœur : James Williamson & Deniz Tek...2024-04-292h 00
They Had to Go OutEpisode 37: Michael Ellis - BMCM - RFMC - Officer in ChargeMaster Chief Boatswain’s Mate Michael Ellis talks the rescue of a fishing vessel captain held hostage off the coast of Guam, his first case as a certified coxswain, leadership lessons from a decade in command, and how he’s using his own podcast to better connect with and inform the Coast Guard’s enlisted workforce.
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Course Made GoodInterview with BMCM Shawn Hoefling - Outgoing BM RFMCListen in as BMCM Hoefling and I talk about our relief week and the lessons he's learned over an outstanding five year run as the Boatswain's Mate Rating Force Master Chief. We candidly talk about the status of our rating and answer questions submitted by the listeners. Submit show show suggestions to cgbmrfmc@gmail.com Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Course Made Good podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The pr...2019-07-2353 min