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June 16, 2025 70 mins

Join hosts Joe and Co as they sit down with Raymond, a proud U.S. Marine, for his first-ever podcast appearance. Raymond shares his unique journey from working in a small town to becoming a Marine Corps officer over a 20+ year career.

 

Starting as an electronics maintainer who volunteered for deployment to Iraq, He discusses the leadership lessons he's learned from mentors throughout his military career, emphasizing the importance of putting people first and focusing on the team over individual ego.

 

Raymond opens up about his personal life, including meeting his wife just before a deployment, and maintaining their long-distance relationship. He shares insights on military culture, the value of diverse experiences, and how challenging moments often become the most cherished memories.

 

This candid conversation offers listeners a genuine look into military service, leadership development, and balancing career with family life from someone who's dedicated his life to serving others.

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