Have you ever had a Navy nightmare? Damo starts this episode recapping a nightmare that he had during his first week at the Senior Enlisted Academy. Damon details his recent issues with a Wendy’s crew member. Happy Pride Month! The guys discuss the “101 critical days of summer” and why it is important. Damon talks about attending his youngest son’s eight grade graduation. Please hit us up and let us know where all the good restaurants in Rhode Island are. What is the most valuable rate in the Navy? Damon and Damo provide their “MVP Rates.” The Navy is naming a ship after one of our recent “Hero’s of the Week” and we can’t be more excited! Is there a reason for the big uproar about the Pride Month Image that was posted by the Marine Corps Instagram account? If so, please let us know. The guys introduce a new segment called “Do Better.” if you have a story about a person or system that you believe needs to do better, please reach out to us so that we can talk about it on the podcast. NAVADMIN 124/22 has been released and there are a few more uniform and grooming updates. Damo finally opens up about why it’s important for young servicemembers to take care of their feet. Sexual harassment claims are taken out of Commanders hands and are forced to be sent off of the ship. The guys discuss study habits and practices for qualifications and advancement. Multiple aspects of poor leadership is discussed following the ALNAV 036/22 directed towards leadership and accountability issues. These and more topics are discussed on this episode of ‘PTSF.’ Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube. 
 
 
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Links and More Information From This Episode:
 
Marine Corps Pride Month Backlash
https://taskandpurpose.com/analysis/marine-corps-pride-month-social-media/
 
NAVADMIN 124/22 (Uniform policy changes) 
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2022/NAV22124.txt?ver=SrSTuGnrzwJ5drCRdZML6g%3D%3D
 
Sexual Harassment out of Commander’s hands
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-marine-corps-harassment-claims-commanders/
 
NAVY COOL
https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/
 
Advance-To-Position Program
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2019/NAV19230.txt?ver=HSt0_L4vA3YZ8UkXLFnMVQ%3D%3D
 
Do Better:
 
Dying Veteran Denied Treatment
https://www.navytimes.com/veterans/2022/05/31/va-hospital-denied-emergency-care-to-dying-vet-because-staff-couldnt-verify-his-military-service/
 
Hero of The Week:
 
Senior Chief Britt Kelly Slabinski
https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/britt-k-slabinski
 
Damo’s Book of the Week:
 
Good To Great (Jim Collins)
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/good-to-great-jim-collins?variant=32116997292066
 
Intro Music Produced by: Lim0
 
Logo Artwork/Design by: Natashya Vince