Spring 2023

Episode 7: SSG Jason Moertle an Active Kentucky Army National Guard service member is in studio to discuss life as an Army Recruiter, being deployed, Free college tuition for Kentucky Army National Guard Service Members, and NKU’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC).

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Episode 8:  Ron Mosby a prior United States Navy Officer and current NKU graduate student is in studio to discuss life as a naval officer, being deployed on a munitions ship, why he choose NKU for his Masters in Public Administration, and how he ended up a navy veteran

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Episode 9a: The first of a two-part series, Combat Army veteran and NKU alum Jesse Neack joins us in studio to discuss life as an Airborne Infantry  soldier, Ranger School (with General Petraeus “endorsement”), earning the Thailand jump wings, and being part of the initial invasion force into Iraq. 

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Episode 9b: The second of a two-part series, Combat Army veteran and NKU alum Jesse Neack joins us in studio to discuss being part of the initial invasion force into Iraq, his combat injuries, the medical care, service member transition and the upcoming movie he is promoting “MVP” the real battle begins when the uniform comes off.” Don’t miss this one!

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Episode 10: Navy and Army veteran Mark Moore joins us in studio to discuss life in the Navy on an Aircraft Carrier (multiple), earning is Shellback (not a filthy WOG), his transition into civilian life, why he joined the Army to be a Scout, how he ended up working for the DAV as a National Service Officer, and his support of NKU faculty, staff, students and the community.

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Episode 11: Northern Kentucky University student, and Kentucky Army National Guard service member, and Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) cadet Nate Walther’s joins us in studio to discuss navigating these multiple roles, going through basic training, and the ROTC program. Learn about the no contract trial program, and the Kentucky National Guard tuition scholarships. Cadet Walther’s is in the International Studies program with a minor in Psychology.

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Episode 12: Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Doctorate of Nursing Alum, and Army Retired Mustang Bryan Sisk joins us to discuss  his journey through the enlisted and officer rank, transitioning out of the service, importance of family and why he choose to get his Doctorate at NKU. Lots of great advice for life and career success.

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Episode 13: On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have a United States Navy Veteran, Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Police Officer, and an Alum joining us to discuss his journey through basic training, traveling the Pacific Realm on an aircraft carrier (flying onto a ship), being a “Shellback,” transitioning out of the service, “iron sharpens iron” and how he arrived at NKU. Plus, plenty of great tips for school, life and career success.

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Episode 14: On this episode of Tactically Acquired we have a few members from the Latonia, Kentucky Post 6093 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joining us to discuss their service times in the a United States Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corp.

Listen as they discuss their journey through basic training (and not being able to march), deployments, submarine time, struggles of transitioning out of the service, the excitement of combat, comradery, and much more!

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Episode 15: On this special episode of Tactically Acquired we took a few highlights from Specialist Audrey Rowland and Dr. Karen O’Connell’s episodes and smash them for a Special edition for Women’s History Month. Listen as the ladies talk about their unique deployments, and highlights of their military career.

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Episode 16: On this episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with Army Veteran, NKU Alum, and current Kentucky State Senator Chris McDaniel. Senator McDaniel discusses his time at the Citadel (arriving at the age of 16), why he was called “baby” airborne (#standup – hookup), his time as an Army Infantry Officer, the reasons behind going to NKU’s MBA program, how he got into politics (#who is they), and tips and tools for transition and life success.

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Episode 17: On this episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with Army National Guard, and current Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Graduate student Lieutenant (Lt) Emily O’Connor. On this special episode featuring Women’s History Month, Lt O’Connor discuss her journey to becoming an officer (enlisted, then ROTC), how she ended up as a NKU Graduate Student, her mentors, some hard truth about being a female in the military, leadership, her influences as a professional woman, and her involvement in the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.

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Episode 18: On this episode of Tactically Acquired I sat down with several veterans during a special event sponsored by The Barracks Projects and Newport Elks Lodge 273 for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center-Fort Thomas.  Listen to these veterans tell a piece of their story, along with providing some sage advice for other veterans, transitioning service members and even those thinking about military service. Moreover, learn more about The Barracks Project and this amazing event.

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Episode 19: On this episode of Tactically Acquired I am with Lt Col Robbin Higgins who is a United States Army retired officer, and a Northern Kentucky University (NKU) alumni with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Enjoy her amazing journey on how a shy country girl from Falmouth Kentucky can accomplish 28+ years of military service  as she discusses her “Private Benjamin” moment with her TI (Training Instructor) and mother. Also, how she commissioned (“prove a girl can do it”), her numerous adventures overseas to include Afghanistan, Germany, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Alaska (OCONUS) and Hawaii (OCONUS). Moreover, her educational experience with NKU, and what she leaned about women veterans during her dissertation. Plus other great stories and advice.

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