The military superpower veterans have but sometimes fail to use
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In this episode of the Mandatory Fun podcast, Tim, O.V., and Blake speak with The Marine Rapper a.k.a. TMR about all the A-level training our service members receive but don't capitalize on it when they get out.
Every veteran's journey after the military is different.
While some of us pursue the career along the lines in which the military trained us for, others take a different path and sometimes fall short of their full potential.
"They [veterans] have a set of skills, they have leadership abilities, and there is so much more we can do," Blake passionately states. "Granted, I'm a writer, and I have five degrees, and none of them have to do with writing."
A veteran finding his or her purpose is essential to life outside of the military.
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So when did TMR decide to become a rapper after serving the Corps?
"When I started getting better at it," TMR jokingly admits. "In the Corps, I wasn't at the level I am now.
If you've ever surfed the internet looking for military rap songs, chances are you've come across the unique sound of "The Marine Rapper."
Known for sporting a red mohawk and wearing an American flag bandana, TMR served 10 years in the Marine Corps as a Combat Correspondent where he earned a Combat Action Ribbon and two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals during his service.
After successful tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, TMR left the Marine Corps in February 2014. After entering back into civilian life, TMR began focusing on music as a profession and for cathartic expression.
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Check out The Marine Rapper's video for his latest song "Instructions."
Hosted by:
- Blake Stilwell: Air Force veteran and Managing Editor
- Tim Kirkpatrick: Navy veteran and Editorial Coordinator
- Orvelin Valle (AKA O.V.): Navy veteran and Podcast Producer
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