📍In honor of the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, David Rutherford sits down with Sgt. Tommy James, a Marine K9 handler whose life story embodies everything the Corps has stood for — discipline, loyalty, and courage under fire.

From his humble beginnings in Arkansas to boot camp at Parris Island, from patrolling Quantico with a 130-pound Czech Shepherd to facing snipers in Afghanistan with his specialized search dog “Rona,” Sgt. James’ journey captures the Marine ethos: “The Few. The Proud.”

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Timestamps: 

00:00 - The Allure of the Marine Corps

12:57 - Boot Camp Experience and Transformation

27:59 - Military Working Dog Training and Deployment

41:13 - The Battle of Chaparral and Its Aftermath

41:44 - The Journey of a Marine: From Boot Camp to Deployment

48:50 - First Combat Deployment: The Reality of War

01:03:03 - Training and Bonding: The Special Relationship with K9s

01:06:31 - Engagement in Combat: The Challenges of ROEs

01:17:18 - Casualties and the Harsh Realities of War

01:19:34 - Entering the Compound: A Tactical Overview

01:22:06 - The Reality of Combat: Friendships and Loss

01:25:44 - Transitioning Units: Challenges and Adjustments

01:29:04 - The Aftermath of Deployment: Reflections and Regrets

01:36:36 - Life After the Marines: Adjusting to Civilian Life

01:51:01 - Lessons Learned: Integrity and Brotherhood

📍In honor of the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, David Rutherford sits down with Sgt. Tommy James, a Marine K9 handler whose life story embodies everything the Corps has stood for &mdash; discipline, loyalty, and courage under fire.
From his humble beginnings in Arkansas to boot camp at Parris Island, from patrolling Quantico with a 130-pound Czech Shepherd to facing snipers in Afghanistan with his specialized search dog &ldquo;Rona,&rdquo; Sgt. James&rsquo; journey captures the Marine ethos: &ldquo;The Few. The Proud.&rdquo;
Next Steps:
<ul>
<li>🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: <a href="https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/">https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/</a></li>
<li>📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: <a href="https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior">https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior</a></li>
<li>📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: <a href="https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/">https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/</a></li>
</ul>
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Timestamps:&nbsp;
00:00 - The Allure of the Marine Corps
12:57 - Boot Camp Experience and Transformation
27:59 - Military Working Dog Training and Deployment
41:13 - The Battle of Chaparral and Its Aftermath
41:44 - The Journey of a Marine: From Boot Camp to Deployment
48:50 - First Combat Deployment: The Reality of War
01:03:03 - Training and Bonding: The Special Relationship with K9s
01:06:31 - Engagement in Combat: The Challenges of ROEs
01:17:18 - Casualties and the Harsh Realities of War
01:19:34 - Entering the Compound: A Tactical Overview
01:22:06 - The Reality of Combat: Friendships and Loss
01:25:44 - Transitioning Units: Challenges and Adjustments
01:29:04 - The Aftermath of Deployment: Reflections and Regrets
01:36:36 - Life After the Marines: Adjusting to Civilian Life
01:51:01 - Lessons Learned: Integrity and Brotherhood

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The David Rutherford Show represents the highest form of the emerging new media landscape. As a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and world championship performance coach, David has been exploring the human condition for the past 30 years in his epic quest to understand how individuals and teams can defeat the negative insurgency. In his new show David will give experienced analysis to most pressing topics of our time. His mission is to consolidate the battlefield of information and provide unique context to most important issues of the day. Don&rsquo;t miss this exciting show and allow David to be your flash bang of truth.&nbsp;

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Marine Corps 250th Birthday Special: Sgt. Tommy James and the Dogs of War | Ep. 74

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