Episode #81 - Jim Steele

Retired TACP, Jim Steele, talks about Operation Paul Bunyan.#airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf#usmilitary #War #warstories #warstory #combat #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership#warriors #history #military #militaryhistory #operationpaulbunyan #berlinwall  #clarkwelch #ongthanh #billscountrykitchen

Retired TACP (and former 304), Jim Steele, talks about his transition from the 304 to the 275 career field, how dangerous Korea could be in the 70s, and his unique experience at the Berlin Wall.#airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf#usmilitary #War #warstories #warstory #combat #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership#warriors #history #military #militaryhistory #operationpaulbunyan #berlinwall  #clarkwelch #ongthanh #billscountrykitchen

From Black Rifle Coffee Company:Explore the gripping, untold history of the U.S. Air Force TACP (Tactical Air Control Party) and the evolution of the modern JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller). From the devastating lessons of World War II to the intense firefights of Iraq and Afghanistan, this documentary reveals the story of the elite airmen embedded with ground forces to call in decisive air power when it matters most.Hear incredible firsthand accounts from the veterans who lived it. Journey from the origins of close air support (CAS) at Kasserine Pass and the "Rover Joe" system to the invaluable role of ROMADs in the jungles of Vietnam. Witness the TACP's trial-by-fire in Grenada and Panama during Operation Just Cause, and understand how the Gulf War and Operation Anaconda proved the necessity of the enlisted JTAC. This is the story of brotherhood, sacrifice, and the relentless innovation that created one of the most critical roles on the modern battlefield—the operator on the ground who says "cleared hot."#airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #usaf #airforce #brcc

Dr. Call and Dr. Bachand are back to talk about the history of TACPs.#AirForceSpecialWarfare #AFSW #TACP #Leadership #warstories #combat #closeairsupport #CAS #JTAC#USAF #veterans #veteran #usmilitary #etac #alo #MilitaryAuthor #VeteranAuthor #DangerClose#military #history #MilitaryHistory #MilitaryScholar #b52 #tacpfoundation

Retired Lt Col, and former enlisted TACP, Chris Brown talks about the harsh realities of combat.#AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #Leadership#warstories #combat #OEF #OIR #OEF #OFS #JTAC #USAF#veterans #veteran #usarmyrangers #SOF #17thSTS #usaf #usmilitary #75thRangerRegiment#82ndairborne #14ASOS #173rd #4ASOG

Retired Lt Col, and former enlisted TACP, Chris Brown talks about life at the 14th ASOS, the beginning months of the GWOT, and being an officer in the 17th STS.#AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #Leadership#warstories #combat #OEF #OIR #OEF #OFS #JTAC #USAF#veterans #veteran #usarmyrangers #SOF #17thSTS #usaf #usmilitary #75thRangerRegiment#82ndairborne #14ASOS #173rd #4ASOG

Retired U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator, Anthony Dyer, talks about the daring rescue that earned him and his crew the 2018 Rescue Mission of the Year.#ac130 #hh60 #CSAR #personnelrecovery #AnthonyDyer#MoonchildBook #SpecialMissionsAviator #USAFVeteran #CombatAviator #gunship #PaveHawk #JollyGreenRescue #VeteranMentalHealth #Memoir #MilitaryResilience#VeteranVoices #veteranauthor #usmilitary #militaryhistory#history #pararescue #equinoxranch

Retired U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator, Anthony Dyer, talks about being a gunner on an AC-130, a crew chief on an HH-60, and how those experiences helped him to write his book, "Moonchild".#gunship #hh60 #CSAR #personnelrecovery #AnthonyDyer#MoonchildBook #SpecialMissionsAviator #USAFVeteran #CombatAviator #AC130 #PaveHawk #JollyGreenRescue #VeteranMentalHealth #Memoir #MilitaryResilience #VeteranVoices #veteranauthor #usmilitary #militaryhistory#history #pararescue #equinoxranch

Nathan Bachand joins Steve, Ethan, and me to discuss how victory in combat is defined, why American ideals don't always work in other countries, and why taxpayers don't benefit from the spoils of war anymore.#AirForceSpecialWarfare #AFSW #TACP,#Leadership #warstories,#combat #closeairsupport #CAS #JTAC#USAF #veterans #veteran #usmilitary #etac #alo #MilitaryAuthor #VeteranAuthor #VisualFriendliesTallyTarget#DangerClose #military #history #MilitaryHistory #MilitaryScholar #b52

Chas is the founder of Seven Principles Group, a company focused on helping U.S. Veterans maximize their VA disability benefits and financial potential. His work addresses a critical gap faced by many service members—being undervalued and undercompensated. Chas has made it his life’s work to ensure Veterans receive what they’ve earned, earning trust as a national advocate for those often overlooked. His story is rooted in leadership, strategic innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the Veteran community.#VA #disability #VAClaims #VADisability #VeteransBenefits#VAClaimHelp #IncreaseYourRating #MaximizeCompensation #WhiteGloveService#SevenPrinciples #FormerVARaters #VeteransLaw #NexusLetter #CAndPExam#DBQSupport #VAClaimsAudit #VAAppeals #AccountManager #PersonalizedStrategy#ServiceConnected #MilitaryVeterans #WeHandleTheVA