If you’re a veteran and are experiencing post traumatic stress disorder, please visit:
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
If you are having suicidal ideation and require immediate support please call: 1-800-273-8255
**Trigger Warning** This episode includes very specific detailed commentary about death, PTSD, and acts of terror onboard a US Naval vessel. This episode is the direct account from a Sailor who was stationed onboard the USS Cole during the terrorist attack in 2000. As vital as this history is for today, please be advised that some of this may be hard to listen to and digest.
On this episode, Damon and Damo are joined by ITCM Amaury Ponciano who was an E1 stationed on the USS Cole (DDG-67) on October 12, 2000. This was the day that the ship was attacked by terrorist suicide bombers, leaving 17 Sailors deceased, another 37 wounded, and tore a forty by sixty foot hole in the ship’s hull. ITCM reflects on his early days in America, the Navy, and on the ship before that fateful day. Masterchief gives a real time account of his experience on the day of the attack and how he initially responded. There is some discussion about divine intervention and purpose. The fellas discuss the power of understanding your purpose in the moment. Damon highlights the importance of damage control and engineering casualty control. ITCM discusses life after the USS Cole, adjusting to a new normal and living with PTSD. The trio chop it up about the CPO Season, mentors, boat boos, and not taking history for granted. 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:
Hero of The Week:
Sergeant Darryl S. Cole
https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/darrell-s-cole
Damo’s Book of the Week:
Front Burner: Al Qaeda’s Attack on the USS Cole (Kirk S. Lippold, USN, Retired CDR)
https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/kirk-lippold/front-burner/9781610392341/
Intro Music Produced by: Lim0
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Episode 112 | "Everything Is In Shambles"
[BONUS EPISODE] As Above, So Below
Oh, By the Way Ep. 14 - People, Places, & Things
Episode 111 | "The Optics Are Wrong"
Episode 110 | "Be That Leader" (Feat. CMDCM Charles "Chubbs" Smith)
Episode 109 | "When Everything's A Priority..." (Feat. Theresa Carpenter)
Episode 108 | "How Do I Retire?" (Feat. Coby Turner)
[BONUS EPISODE] Permission To Speak Freely Presents... The Women's Panel (Hosted by Tisha)
Episode 107 | "U Not Even a Brotha"
Episode 106 | "Investing In People" (Feat. LCDR Alexis Travis)
Episode 105 | "Been There, Done That" (Feat. Paul Kingsbury, FLTCM, Ret.)
#Do Better | "Win Everyday - B. GREAT" (Feat. Captain Gervy Alota)
Episode 104 | "It’s Gonna Be Epic!" (Feat. Captain Gervy Alota)
Episode 103 | "We Remain Focused…”
Episode 102 | "Comedy Karaoke" (Feat. Chalee Jr)
Episode 101 | "Standing On Business" (Feat. FORCM Bill Houlihan)
[Bonus Episode] Episode 1 | "The One About Hidden Pilots"
Episode 100 | "Hunnid Pack"
Episode 99 | "Fit For Full Duty?"
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