Ep. 014 | Levi Slife | Marine Corps Fire Support Man and JTAC

Published: Oct. 31, 2019, 8:18 a.m.

In Former Action Guys Podcast Episode 014, Marine Fire Support Man and Joint Terminal Attack Controller-Evaluator (JTAC-E), SSgt Levi Slife, shares insights from his 8 years of service, encompassing five deployments.

Hailing from Littleton, Colorado, Levi joined the Marine Corps at 17, undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego. Subsequently, he completed training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.

Assigned to E Battery 2nd Battalion 11th Marines, Levi details his initial unit training and deployment with 3rd Battalion 5th Marines on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). His experiences extend to 2nd Battalion 1st Marines during a deployment to the Garmshir District of Afghanistan.


The episode delves into Levi's varied career, touching on advisor team deployments and service in different Afghan locations. Levi also shares insights on teaching the JFO course as a contractor and offers advice on pursuing a career as a federal firefighter.

Don't miss this episode for a concise and informative exploration of SSgt Levi Slife's military journey and valuable career advice.

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