<p>We sit down with retired Master Chief James Parlier to discuss his experiences as a corpsman in the aftermaths of the Beirut Bombings and as Command Master Chief of the USS Cole during the terrorist attacks in 2000. He dives into the importance of trust and confidence within a command and emphasizes the importance of training. &nbsp;</p>

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The goal of this podcast is to provide Midshipmen and other listeners with ways to continue to better themselves as leaders. We will be highlighting different guests every couple of weeks where we discuss mindset, character and leadership. Tune in to hear from Midshipmen, Officers and SELs on and off the Yard!


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