A powerful conversation with CSM (R) Jimmy Carabello, a decorated combat Veteran of more than 32 years of honorable service to America. This episode was originally published 7 April 2024 on an associated podcast - Manager Memo.

Along the way we talk about "Black Hats and Boot Black" (10:20), Richard Gere (14:00), R.I.P. (17:20), Ranger History (19:00), "Master Blaster" (37:45), the power of Ranger Buddies (51:25), "Stallions, Thoroughbreds, and Donkeys" (53:15), and PFC Andrew Small (1:01:00).

Donations for scholarships targeted to the families of US Army Rangers can be made @ LukeLeaders1248.com

Music from the works of the blues master, Kenny Kilgore. Low Riders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. It was originally published on 19 March 2025 through an associated podcast - Manager Memo.

Ranger Murray Johnson talks about his military service and Ranger Lessons Learned.

Along the way we discuss – Class 502-73 (3:00), Parade Rest (7:00), “Not a Broken Leg” (9:30), Visions of General Grange (19:30), the Sleeping Snake (22:30), Doctor/Ranger (24:15) and Lessons Learned (35:45).

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of Military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal. Send your $20 donation to our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

Chris Richards is the Director at Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust and the author of Nothing So Broken. His powerful book details the impact of the Vietnam War on his family and the importance of community as a way to manage the pain.

Along the way we discuss – War, Always About the Families (3:30), A Single Soldier (4:15), Agent Orange, the Spray (10:00), Mill Town America (16:10), Engineer-like (20:45), Aloneness vs. Loneliness (23:45), Perceptions of War (25:45), and DFN (28:15). Additional outtakes from a second interview from 34:20 to 41:30.

You can grab a copy of Chris Richards’ book at MSI Press. When asked “Have a coupon?” – use the code “Luke” for a 25% discount. With this code, ALL proceeds from the book purchase will be directed toward scholarships for the children of Veterans through LukeLeaders1248.

You can also donate directly to this scholarship through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com.

Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.