This episode starts with Damon getting a much deserved Disciplinary Review Board (DRB). The trio plays a little catch up to see how each other\u2019s weeks were. Damo details the day that he spent with MCPON James Honea. Listen to Damo\u2019s \u201cbacon\u201d story. Are we counting this against him or not? Tisha details her bittersweet Big Bear vacation. The trio discusses what they would do if the weren\u2019t in the Navy. Do Better: Damo defines the term \u201cgoatfishing.\u201d Damon explains to all the frugal Divos and Dept Heads, that it is not your money. Nasty Chief\u2019s mugs are discussed again. Do you prefer a clean or dirty cup? Damon and Tisha shares sea stories of mugs being cleaned without express permission from their owners. Tisha talks about a personal issue going on at her command. Damo complains about \u201cBig Navy\u201d requiring essays for every little thing that you want to pursue. Why are CMDCMs so damn wise? The team gives Command Master Chiefs their flowers. With Tisha and Damo both going through major transitions in their careers, Damon asks them what their biggest concerns are. The purpose of having a board for \u201cSailor of the Year\u201d is dissected. Are qualifications easier to attain when people are needed to stand the respective watches? Damon confesses his guilt regarding qualifying people before they were ready. The crew reflects on some things they regret from their last sea tours. Are too many Sailors being held accountable for things that they were never trained to do? With the recent shooting of Ralph Yarl, by 84-year old Andrew Lester, the team discusses guns, violence, and the state of the country when it comes to these topics. Congrats to Stephen Drum on the release of his book, \u201cLife On The X\u201d in audio format. These topics and more are covered in this episode. Remember to follow the \u2018Permission to Speak Freely\u2019 podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.\n\xa0\nLinks and more from this episode:\n\xa0\nRalph Yarl Shot by 84-Year Old Homeowner: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/19/us/kansas-city-ralph-yarl-shooting-wednesday/index.html\n\xa0\nBook of the Week:\n\xa0\nLife On The X (Stephen Drum) - https://stephendrum.com/book-page/#\n\xa0\nKeep up with the \u2018Permission to Speak Freely\u2019 podcast on our social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast\n\xa0\nAdditional Credits:\nPTSF \u201cTheme Music\u201d - Produced by Lim0