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b'In this jam-packed episode, Damon and Damo recap their weeks and Damo owes a few people some apologies. A question from a listener leads to a very inspired conversation about being competitive within your rank (peer) group. Salute to Captain Kimberly Johnson Jones, the first African-American woman to assume the duties as Reactor Officer of a nuclear powered aircraft carrier. The brother of a marine killed during the evacuation of Afghanistan committed suicide at annual memorial of the passing of his brother. What\\u2019s one change that the Navy has made that you wish they didn\\u2019t? Damo has an interesting \\u201cDo Better\\u201d segment. Y\\u2019all already know we had to talk about this $115k giveaway. Let\\u2019s take a deeper dive into A2P. This leads to a conversation about college tuition assistance which leads to a conversation about De\\u2019reek Banks (a modern day \\u201cRobin Hood\\u201d?) The Marine Corps is doing away with \\u201ctape\\u201d for calculating BCA and modernizing the process using advanced technology. Damon and Damo discuss hospitality and greeting strangers. Damo brings up a thought about the criteria to be an Officer in the Navy and contemplates the value of a degree when it comes to ability to lead. These and more topics are discussed on this episode. Remember to follow the \\u2018Permission to Speak Freely\\u2019 podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nLink to all Social Media and our Youtube page: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nLinks and More from this Episode\\n\\xa0\\nHero of the Week:\\nPO1 Charles Jackson French - https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/people-african-american-history/charles-jackson-french-1919-1956/\\n\\xa0\\nBrother of Marine Killed Commits Suicide - https://www.foxla.com/news/brother-of-marine-killed-in-afghanistan-withdrawal-commits-suicide-at-memorial-for-fallen-service-member\\n\\xa0\\nDine, Dash, and Helo Trash - https://www.foxnews.com/us/brother-marine-killed-afghanistan-withdrawal-commits-suicide-memorial-service-fallen-soldier\\n\\xa0\\n$115,000 Incentives for Veterans - https://www.wtkr.com/news/u-s-navy-offers-more-than-100k-in-bonuses-loan-repayment-for-future-sailors-prior-servicemembers\\n\\xa0\\nSenior Enlisted Advance-To-Position Pilot Program (NAVADMIN 178/22) - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2022/NAV22178.txt?ver=1LkpP-DwDANeMZ7Q5gg4EA%3d%3d\\n\\xa0\\nMarines Modernizing Body Fat Computation Standards - https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/08/23/corps-will-stop-punishing-marines-based-tape-test-start-using-modern-scanners-measure-body-fat.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2nSZ_TqLlREtkCjLBrLNLNVZDSuW1opio5ENuTGYUgzoZZ1nR38HxOd1c#Echobox=1661279961\\n\\xa0\\nStudent Loans/Disabled Vet Scam - https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-man-student-loan-disabled-veterans-scam\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nDamo\\u2019s Book of the Week:\\n\\xa0\\nStart With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action (Simon Sinek)\\nhttps://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/\\n\\xa0\\nMovie Review of the Week:\\nTV Series: \\xa0The Terminal List | Ep 3 | Consolidation\\xa0\\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HYNH8TK/?ref=DVM_US_DL_SL_GO_AST_TLIST22_mkw_sM0XZ351s-dc&mrntrk=pcrid__slid__pgrid_1239149879340397_pgeo_90209_x__ptid_kwd-77447083494618:loc-190\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nIntro Music Produced by: Lim0'