THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOUNDATION SHOW

We are dedicated to providing a platform for Combat Veterans and Gold-Star Families to be heard. We highlight their stories in a real, raw, and true fashion.

On our first episode of The Ultimate Sacrifice Show, my brother David Kelso, dives into his service and his time in the Korengal Valley, aka: the most dangerous place on earth.

Episode 1

Episode two features retired Master Sergeant, Jacey Callahan. Jacey speaks about our bond as brothers, his reason for joining, 9/11, his deployments/combat experience, and wise words for future veterans and the American public.

Episode 2

Episode three features my brother, CPT. Colin Lineberger. Colin dives into his amazing story of why he served, deployment, chasing his dreams, overcoming adversity and much more.

Episode 3

This episode features our monthly combat veteran round table. Unlike our formal show, our round table discussions grant the public a chance to hang out with us for 30-minutes. Listen, learn and laugh with us. Enjoy!

Combat Roundtable (October)

Episode 4 features retired LTC. David Taylor. This is our first field grade officer to appear on the show. Dave speaks about his extensive 24 years in service, where he served in Ranger Battalions, and had multiple deployments. Dave also touches on his transition from service, his own struggles, and how he overcame them to become the great role model he is today.

Episode 4

Episode 5 features SSG Joe Middlebrooks. Joe dives into his time spent overseas, our time at 10th Mountain, military combative training, his adjustment to civilian life and he gives keen advice to military members that are making the transition from service to civilian life.

Episode 5

**Joe Middlebrooks, Infantry Mortarman**

Episode 6 features retired SFC Richard Gatewood. Rich spreads his words of wisdom, talks about his Army career, his days as a drill sergeant, deployments, his bond in brotherhood, and much more.

Episode 6

**Richard Gatewood,**

**Infantry Mortarman**

This episode features Mike and Colin of TUSF, on the Veteran Trash Talk podcast. We touch on a wide array of topics, such as alien existence, TUSF programs, Warrior Ride, Ukrainian Relief, our “13” Reunion, and much more.

Veteran Trash Talk

Episode 7 features Sebastian Junger. Sebastian is a journalist, author, and filmmaker, best known in the Veteran community for his documentaries Restrepo, and The Korengal. We dive into his past experiences, his time spent with the 173rd Airborne in the Korengal Valley, why military members serve, why so many struggle when returning home, the Afghanistan drawdown, and much more.

Episode 7

**Sebastian Junger**

**Journalist, Author, and Filmmaker.**

Episode 8 features Gold Star Family members, Roice and Jim McCollum. Rylee McCollum was a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps, and paid the Ultimate Sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan during the draw down operations at Kabul Airfield. We had the honor to spend an hour with the McCollum’s, and touched on everything from the incident at Abbey Gate during the drawdown and the 13 Service Members who lost their lives during those operations, who Rylee was as a person and what led him into serving his country, the Dover Airfield ceremony, the release of Jim’s book, the “13” reunion, and so much more. This show was incredible.

Episode 8

**Roice and Jim McCollum**

**Gold Star Family**

Episode 9 features Kyle Bigue. Kyle served with us all in the 10th MTN Division. Kyle is also the man behind the Warrior Ride. We touch on everything that led him into service, our deployment together, the reason behind the Warrior Ride, and much more.

Episode 9

**Kyle Bigue**

**Infantryman & Warrior Ride**

Episode 10 features Cameron West. She is the Gold Star Sister of Cpl. Christopher West, who was killed in action on February 4th, 2008, in Iraq. We deep dive into her brother and incidents that occurred after his death, as well as her new book that was recently published. Check out this phenomenal and heartfelt show!

Episode 10

**Cameron West**

**Gold Star Sister & Author**

Episode 11 features Ryan Griffis, aka “Mr. Griffis”. Ryan is currently serving our nation as a Captain in the US Army. Ryan also is a social media influencer with over 1.4 million followers and climbing. We dive into his life, deployments, issues regarding our military communities, his social media presence, the future, and much more!

Episode 11

**Ryan Griffis**

**Combat Engineer, Active Service Member, and Social Media Influencer.**

1 on 1 with our CEO, Mike Doody.