Remember My Name - Heroes in Military and Law Enforcement

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Micah Faustin Part 3 - Army Ranger, Global War on Terrorism Veteran, Business Owner
Send us a textWelcome to the 55th episode of the Remember My Name Podcast! This is the last of a three-part episode where I interview former Army Ranger Micah Faustin. For this episode, Micah talks about getting out of the military and how he coped with the loss of not only 3 teammates but his own brother and the emotion pain of what to do next. He hiked the Appalachian Trail, which helped bring things into perspective and met someone in Tennessee who changed his life. Now, he runs a consulting business where he trains people, churches, schools and law enforcement agencies in situational awareness, tactics, gun safety and many other areas. Come join me in this final episode where Micah shares from his heart some of his struggles and how he found redemption, faith and purpose in his post-military life. I hope that his testimony can help others who have gone through similar situations.If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
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Micah Faustin Part 2 - Army Ranger, Global War on Terrorism Veteran, Business Owner
Send us a textWelcome to the 54th episode of the Remember My Name Podcast! This is part 2 of a three-part episode where I interview former Army Ranger Micah Faustin. For this first episode, Micah talks about the history of the Army Rangers and how they became one of the premier special operations forces we know today. He also discusses his first deployment where he lost two teammates and many others were wounded. His first trip was the most kinetic and most dangerous. During his second deployment, he was attached to a Navy SEAL Team Six squadron and was one of the first Rangers to operate a new class of drones. Micah talks about the fog of war, the struggles of looking back and reliving many tough experiences. However, he has come out of it mostly healed and ready to help others who have gone through similar experiences. Tune in to episode 3 where Micah describes how he dealt with the unbelievable healing process that brought him to where he is today. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
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Micah Faustin Part 1 - Army Ranger, Global War on Terrorism Veteran, Business Owner
Send us a textThis is part 1 of a three-part episode where I interview former Army Ranger Micah Faustin. For this first episode, Micah talks about growing up in a large family in the suburbs of Denver. After high school, he worked for a shooting range that helped plant the seed for his future in the Army. He was sent off to basic training and then Airborne school in Georgia. Ranger Assessment and Selection Program came next. He finally completed one of the US military’s most grueling selection program for special operations and joined the prestigious 75th Ranger Regiment. In this episode, Micah explains the physical and mental process he went through during this training and how, despite several injuries, he managed to gain the coveted Ranger tab and join the ranks of one of America’s oldest special operations forces. Tune in to episodes 2 and 3 where Micah describes his time in combat as an Army Ranger and how he dealt with the unbelievable healing process that brought him to where he is today. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
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Don White - Kendall County Constable, Involved in a Shooting, 23 Years of Service, Firearms Instructor
Send us a textDon White grew up in the hill country of Texas. After working in various capacities of engineering and construction, he had a desire to join the US Marine Corps. However, the love for his community won him over and he became a constable instead. Throughout Don's 23 year career, he made a difference in the lives of Kendall County and the Boerne community by becoming an instructor in the San Antonio Regional Law Enforcement Academy where he taught in the classroom and as a firearms instructor. He also taught many civilian concealed to carry courses. In 1999, Don was involved in an officer shooting, where a Kendall County Deputy lost his life. With his quick wit, training and situational awareness, Don was able to quickly remove the threat. This incident would define the rest of his career and he goes into detail about it during this interview.So, sit back and enjoy this episode where Don talks about his career and gives advice to those thinking about making law enforcement a career.If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
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Joe Vargas Sr. - Mexican Immigrant, Santa Ana's First Hispanic Police Officer, 36 Years of Service
Send us a textAs a teenager, Joe Vargas Sr. immigrated from Mexico to Orange County, CA and started his life there. After working various jobs, he learned English and received his high school diploma. He got a degree in Police Science and eventually joined Stranton PD after eventually ending up at Santa Ana PD. Being it's first Hispanic officer, his unconventional approach to policing earned the respect of the local Latino population. This method later became known as "community policing" and has been adopted by many police agencies throughout the United States. Joe Sr. left a legacy in his community but also in his family, where two of his sons and two of his grandsons also served careers in law enforcement. In this episode, I interview Joe Jr. about his father's amazing life and about his own career with the Anaheim Police Department.If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
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