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We started Tracer Burnout with a simple idea: a platform for military veterans to share their stories of service. By inviting veterans to speak about their experiences, we hope to help them feel heard, to know their service matters, to preserve their memories for future generations, and to provide civilians with a better understanding of life in the service.

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After a failed college experiment, David Mueller wasn't happy with where he was in life, so he decided to enlist. Knowing full well there were two wars going on, David wound up as an infantryman in the 3rd Ranger Battalion and never looked back.
For the next 20 years, David threw himself into the profession of arms, deployed to combat zones numerous times, and faced every challenge head-on. From blistering training and multiple setbacks at Ranger School to working as a dog handler and broadening horizons at Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), David's experiences are as vast as they are varied.
Plus, frustrated lieutenants, motivational speeches, Australian culture, blotter reports, and so much more! In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger wish they could be kids again and enjoy the little things.
In the Free Fire Area, we talk about some of the poor decisions we've made that have stuck with us no matter how much time goes by.
“When times get hard and people crumble, it shows you who they are.”
Army veteran, public speaker, and author, Mr. Greg Archbold, was headed down a rough path in life until a couple of veterans saw his potential and convinced him to enlist. The desire to improve his life led Greg to a career of more than three decades and from an enlisted medic to a Military Police officer. He treated POWs during Operation Desert Storm, commanded the only US military prison in Europe, and spent nearly a decade in Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).
From driving an ambulance in Georgia to parachute mishaps in Italy and from running his own Troop Medical Clinic to losing weapons in Afghanistan, Greg's story is as incredible as it is inspiring. Plus, rules for card games, beers with General McChrystal, a waiver for everything, and so much more! Over those many years, Greg was constantly reminded, by word and deed, of the importance of good leadership. So much so that, after retirement, he wrote a book about it called Fail, Fight, Finish: Leadership Lessons You Don't Learn in the Classroom. He also is available for speaking engagements and leadership training.
In the Free Fire Area, the guys talk about some of their habits that other people might find odd, even freakish perhaps.

In this Quick Hit, we chat with Army veteran, actress, nurse, and author, Ms. Mindy Dougherty. Mindy tells us about her book, A Dragon's Voice, helping children learn valuable life lessons as well as learning to read. She also tells us about some of her childhood struggles, why she's unsure of writing a follow-up, and how Dan and Roger may get involved in the audio version!
Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Joe "Bulldog" Adcox had a lot going on when he came to the studio for a quick chat! He just attended the annual gathering of Leathernecks Motorcycle Club, got married, and is in the middle of a road trip to get together with several Bulldog Essential Fitness (BEF) clients.
Our second returning guest, Joe tells us about his history with the Leathernecks, the charitable work they do for their communities, and how important they were in helping him transition from the Corps and into "The Wild". He also brings us up to date on the progress of BEF over the last year and his thoughts on mental health.