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War Time – Episode 1

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War time podcast episode 1 with Logan, 10 year Navy boat captain, formally known as S.W.C.C (SW-ICK) which stands for Special Warfare Combatant- Craft Crewman. 

Welcome, my name is Connor Odom and this is episode 1 of the War Time podcast. Our guest, Logan, is a retired Navy boat captain, otherwise known as S.W.C.C. I am really excited to have had the chance to speak with Logan about his time in the service. Not only his time in the service, but his time on missions with a special operations team and what that entails.

 In episode 1, Logan and I talk about his background and what brought him to join the service and furthermore, to join S.W.C.C. We then discuss what it takes to make it through S.W.C.C school and the difficulties involved. Logan shares stories about missions he was called to go on and the fulfillment he got serving not only the United States, but our allies as well. 

My motivation for this podcast lies in the fact that our military keeps our nation safe. I would also like to bring to light what some in the service go through and how it affects their lives. The idea of war seems desensitized within our society, a lot of people do not fully understand what takes place, their ideas of war are composed of movies and videogames. Logan along with many others have served our country with honor, and understanding their perspective is paramount to keeping our society thankful and aware. My goal with this podcast is to shed some light on war and not only learn myself, but teach others the consequences while also telling an exciting story.   

War Time – Episode 2

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War Time podcast Episode 2 with Denise Sanders, career Navy C-130 medic turned Helicopter AH-64 Apache Pilot. Denise was there during the start of the Iraq war and has seen it through ever since.  

Welcome, my name is Connor Odom and this is episode 2 of the War Time podcast. Our guest, Denise Sanders, is a career Navy C-130 medic turned Army AH-64 Apache helicopter pilot. Denise is a special woman, not only is she a hero, she’s also a single mom and two-time cancer survivor. Speaking with Denise Sanders was very exciting as we talked stories about her time saving lives as a C-130 medic and protecting lives as an Apache pilot, let alone a female Apache pilot.  

Furthermore, in episode 2, Denise and I talk about her background and the deciding factor to join the military. We talk about her dream to fly and how she made the decision to make the move from the Navy as a medic, to the Army as a pilot. Denise explains her interest in the Apache helicopter and why women do not typically choose the Apache. Additionally, we get into stories about her service and her most exciting, unforgettable, and nerve racking memories as an Apache pilot.

Having Denise on for episode 2 will bring a completely different perspective to wartime experiences. The differences between airborne fighting and ground units are prevalent. These differences will encompass the whole feeling and understanding of war. This podcast is intended to guide the audience into understanding all sides of combat. Overall, I think there is a lot to learn about our world that never gets talked about.AH-64 Apache Helicopter