

Combat Leadership Podcast
Mike Ettore
A place of learning for those who aspire to leadership excellence on the battle field.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 42min
Episode 32: Ryan Rogers Pt 2
Ryan Rogers is a Marine Corps Infantry leader who led Marines during the Battle of Marjah (aka Operation Moshtarak), which was an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) offensive in Helmand Province, Afghanistan involving 15,000 Afghan, American, British, Canadian, Danish, and Estonian troops, and was the largest joint operation of the War in Afghanistan up to that point in 2010. The purpose of the operation was to remove the Taliban from Marjah, thus eliminating the last Taliban stronghold in central Helmand Province, and it was RYan'sfirst experience of intense combat. In this second of two episodes, he shares lessons learned and valuable advice that can be of great benefit to future combat leaders.

Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 38min
Episode 31: Ryan Rogers Pt 1
Ryan Rogers is a Marine Corps Infantry leader who led Marines during the Battle of Marjah (aka Operation Moshtarak), which was an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) offensive in Helmand Province, Afghanistan involving 15,000 Afghan, American, British, Canadian, Danish, and Estonian troops, and was the largest joint operation of the War in Afghanistan up to that point in 2010. The purpose of the operation was to remove the Taliban from Marjah, thus eliminating the last Taliban stronghold in central Helmand Province, and it was RYan'sfirst experience of intense combat. In this first of two episodes, he shares lessons learned and valuable advice that can be of great benefit to future combat leaders.

Dec 1, 2025 • 45min
Episode 30: Jeff Kenney Pt 3
Colonel Jeff Kenney served in the Marine Corps for 42 years, enlisting in 1975 and serving for 12 years prior to becoming a commissioned officer. As an Infantry officer, Jeff participated in various combat operations and deployments prior to retiring in 2016, after 41 years of active service. Jeff possesses a vast amount of combat experience and in this third of three episodes in the "Jeff Kenney Series," he shares superb insights and advice that can help future combat leaders.

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 15min
Episode 29: Jeff Kenney Pt 2
Colonel Jeff Kenney served in the Marine Corps for 42 years, enlisting in 1975 and serving for 12 years prior to becoming a commissioned officer. As an Infantry officer, Jeff participated in various combat operations and deployments prior to retiring in 2016, after 41 years of active service. Jeff possesses a vast amount of combat experience and in this second of three episodes in the "Jeff Kenney Series," he shares superb insights and advice that can help future combat leaders.

Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 29min
Episode 28: Jeff Kenney Pt 1
Colonel Jeff Kenney served in the Marine Corps for XX years, enlisting in 1975 and serving for 12 years prior to becoming a commissioned officer. As an Infantry officer, Jeff participated in various combat operations and deployments prior to retiring in 2016, after 41 years of active service. Jeff possesses a vast amount of combat experience and in this first of three episodes in the "Jeff Kenney Series" he shares superb insights and advice that can help future combat leaders.

Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 39min
Episode 27: Colin Sesak Pt 2
Colin Sesak first served in combat as a Paratrooper and medic with the 82nd Airborne, and later as a Special Operations Combat Medic. He participated in numerous conventional and special operations combat operations, and he possesses a wealth of experienced insights that can be of benefit to future combat leaders. After his last combat deployment, Colin went on to write a play titled Bent Compass that is touring in the US and Canada about a soldier changing as a result of the war and conflict he's experienced.

Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 23min
Episode 26: Colin Sesak Pt 1
Colin Sesak first served in combat as a Paratrooper and medic with the 82nd Airborne, and later as a Special Operations Combat Medic. He participated in numerous conventional and special operations combat operations, and he possesses a wealth of experienced insights that can be of benefit to future combat leaders. After his last combat deployment, Colin went on to write a play titled Bent Compass that is touring in the US and Canada about a soldier changing as a result of the war and conflict he's experienced.

Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 47min
Episode 25: Asad Khan Pt 3
Asad Khan is a retired Marine Corps officer with extensive combat experience as an Infantry Battalion Commander in Afghanistan. In this third of three episodes in the "Asad Khan Series," he shares lessons learned and advice that will be of great benefit for future Warriors.

Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 56min
Episode 24: Asad Khan Pt 2
Asad Khan is a retired Marine Corps officer with extensive combat experience as an Infantry Battalion Commander in Afghanistan. In this second of three episodes in the "Asad Khan Series," he shares lessons learned and advice that will be of great benefit for future Warriors.

Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 48min
Episode 23: Asad Khan Pt 1
Asad Khan is a retired Marine Corps officer with extensive combat experience as an Infantry Battalion Commander in Afghanistan. In this first of three episodes in the "Asad Khan Series," he shares lessons learned and advice that will be of great benefit for future Warriors.


