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School To Embassy Project
Welcome to the School To Embassy Project, the podcast dedicated to finding new solutions to stop/end school shootings in America.
Join us as we dive deep into conversations with subject-matter-experts, family of victims & survivors, and community leaders to explore tangible solutions for ensuring our children can go to school and be in safe learning environment once again.
In each episode, we'll sit down with Police SWAT and Bomb Squad experts, retired military generals, and other high-level officers to gain insights, talk out strategies and tactics for preventing and responding to school shootings. We'll also hear from family members of school shooting victims and survivors, whose stories serve as powerful reminders of the human toll and offer never heard before details that might offer more points to consider of these tragedies. We will always strive to humanize those injured and killed in these shootings as their lives matter/mattered, and we should keep their memory alive.
Our goal is simple: to spark meaningful dialogue and action that leads to real change. By shining a light on the issue of school shootings and amplifying the voices of those affected, we hope to inspire individuals and communities to come together and take proactive steps towards building safer schools and communities.
Whether you're a:
-Concerned parent,
-Educator,
-Student, or
-Community member...
STEP offers valuable insights, practical advice, and Hope for a future where every child can go to school without fear. And where school boards take this topic extremely seriously.
Please Tune In and Join our conversation as we work towards a safer, more secure future for all!
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School To Embassy Project
Inside the Shadows: Wild Stories from a Former Blackwater Contractor in Iraq!
Summary
In this conversation, Seth B. Ryan shares his experiences as a private military contractor, discussing the chaotic and unregulated environment of early contracting, the psychological toll on contractors, and the precarious legal and operational landscape they navigate. He emphasizes the lack of support for contractors, especially regarding mental health and legal protections, and warns against the dangers of working in such a volatile field. The discussion also touches on the evolving military policies and the implications for future engagements involving private military contractors.
Chapters
00:00 The Wild West of Contracting
05:11 The Dangers of Civilian Contractors
10:00 The Shift in Military Policy
14:47 The Psychological Toll on Contractors
20:08 Navigating the Clearance Process
24:52 The Reality of Combat Decisions
30:12 The Future of Private Military Contractors
TAKEAWAYS:
The early days of contracting were chaotic and unregulated.
Contractors often face psychological challenges after combat experiences.
Civilian contractors lack the same legal protections as military personnel.
The shift in military policy has made contractors more vulnerable.
Contractors can be seen as expendable by the government.
There is a significant lack of support for contractors post-deployment.
Navigating the clearance process can be challenging for potential contractors.
The decisions made in combat situations can have lasting consequences.
The future of private military contractors is uncertain and fraught with risks.
Veterans and contractors alike face mental health challenges without adequate support.
Welcome to the VIDEO PODCAST "School To Embassy Project." In each episode, I’ll be talking with experts and individuals directly impacted by school shootings to find real solutions & understand the factors driving these tragic events. We'll also discuss how to prevent young boys from falling into despair, considering suicide, or becoming shooters.
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