The Oath We Took Podcast

The Oath We Took Podcast Telling the Marine Corps story through the Marines who served.

12/10/2024

Marine to Veteran Advocate - Sarah Klimm

12/10/2024

“I use my voice for the ones that can’t use their voice, whether it’s military sexual assault victims, whether it’s about gender affirming care bands, whether it’s about women in combat roles or any role in the military, all those things. I’ve got the broad perspectives on them and been there for that. And I know how many of those people are back there that don’t have a voice.” - Sarah Klimm, USMC veteran

Tune in this evening on Wreaths Across America Radio! Season three of the podcast is launching.
12/09/2024

Tune in this evening on Wreaths Across America Radio!

Season three of the podcast is launching.

11/14/2024

Tonight I am a guest on The Above the Bar Podcast sharing my story.

11/12/2024

Military Change Forum After Action Report

10/01/2024

Join me this week as we speak to Josh about his transition from the Marine Corps to helping service members and their families with their transitions.

09/17/2024

Join me this week as I speak with Samuel Deeds who shares his journey of fighting for the medical care he deserves after being an IED while deployed, saving the lives of multiple people in a riptide and his mental health journey and advocacy for veterans and first responders.

09/10/2024

Join me this week as I speak with Samuel Deeds who shares his journey of fighting for the medical care he deserves after being an IED while deployed, saving the lives of multiple people in a riptide and his mental health journey and advocacy for veterans and first responders.

This is the first part of Deeds story and will leave you on a cliff hanger. Be sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of Deeds story.

08/20/2024

This week I am honored to be joined by Joe Nava who I served with in the Marine Corps.

During this episode, Joe shared his experience in the Marine Corps, revealing that he joined to explore the world and his uncle's influence played a role in his decision. He also shared that his first duty station at MCAS Miramar exposed him to various opportunities.

Joe and Tabitha discussed the impact of Joe's leadership on the Marines under his command. Joe expressed pride in their successes and shared his feelings about the challenges they faced, particularly after the passing of a fellow Marine, Michael Lopez. Tabitha highlighted the importance of Joe's role as a support system and safe space for the Marines, especially during difficult times. Both agreed on the importance of prioritizing the well-being of the Marines and ensuring they have the necessary resources and support.
Joe's Transition, Peace Corps, and Relocation Joe shared his transition from the Marine Corps to the Peace Corps, where he currently serves as Acting Deputy Director of Programmatic Communications. He highlighted the value of the soft skills he acquired in the Marine Corps, particularly his experience as an MPA, in his new role.

08/13/2024

Tabitha and John discussed the experiences and benefits of serving in the Marine Corps or its reserves, with John sharing his personal journey from active duty to civilian life and his current position at the USDA.

They also discussed the importance of mental health, particularly in parenting, and the significance of special hiring authorities in the job application process.

Lastly, John offered his assistance to job seekers in agricultural or environmental science fields and expressed his interest in helping veterans with their career transition.

07/16/2024

This week I am honored to have Eric Johnson on the current Legislative Associate - Grassroots and National Security with the American Legion.

Eric joined the Marine Corps with the goal of being a rifleman, but needs of the Marine Corps changes his plans.

Listen to his story as he shares his experience while deployed, transitioning out of the Marine Corps and struggling with receiving mental health care through the VA.

07/09/2024

This week I am honored to have Leroy on the podcast. Leroy served in the Marine Corps from 2001 to 2007. He deployed to Iraq as a mortary affairs speci. He has served in a number of elected positions and I am excited to speak to him about the impact his service made on those roles and what he is now doing with the Dept. of Agriculture.

06/25/2024

This week I am honored to be joined by Micaila Britto. Micaila joined the Marine Corps when females were a rare site in the Marine Corps.

Leaving the Marine Corps she has made a huge impact on the veteran community by serving as a veteran service officer, using photography to bring awareness to female veterans and supporting veterans around her.

You don't want to miss this weeks episode.

06/18/2024

This week I am speak with Ryan about his time in the Marine Corps and transitioned into the Army.

06/11/2024

This week I am honored to have Robert Mendenhall on the podcast to share his time in the Marine Corps. Rob talks about the lack of leadership he had, how coping with deployments lead to drinking and what his alcohol free life now looks like.

06/04/2024

This week I am honored to have Chris on the podcast. Chris has served over 22 years in the Marine Corps as a combat engineer. He talks about his time in service, the mental challenges of recruiting duty and how he is preparing for his transition out of the Marine Corps through his podcast the New Mission Career Transition Podcast.

*Disclaimer that this episode is not endorsed by the Marine Corps or the DoD. All opinions and experiences are of Chris’s own accord.

05/07/2024

I am honored to have Michael on to share a piece of this story. Michael was a substitute teacher, journalist, field artillery crewman and gymnastics coach all before becoming a Marine Corps officer.

In today’s episode Michael shares his experiences while serving over 20 years in the Marine Corps as a Public Affairs officer. He deployed multiple times and saw his career field completely change while in. He now continues to serve Marines through the Marine Corps Association.

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Marine to Veteran Advocate - Sarah Klimm
Marine to Veteran Advocate - Sarah Klimm

Marine to Veteran Advocate - Sarah Klimm

“I use my voice for the ones that can’t use their voice, whether it’s military sexual assault victims, whether it’s about gender affirming care bands, whether it’s about women in combat roles or any role in the military, all those things. I’ve got the broad perspectives on them and been there for that. And I know how many of those people are back there that don’t have a voice.” - Sarah Klimt, USMC veteran #oathwetookpodcast #oathwetook #militarypodcast #veteranpodcast #veteranpodcasters #veteranpodcasts #marinecorps #marines #marineveteran #marinecorpsveteran #usmc #usmcveterans #transgenderveterans #minorityveterans #minorityveteransofamerica

“I use my voice for the ones that can’t use their voice, whether it’s military sexual assault victims, whether it’s about gender affirming care bands, whether it’s about women in combat roles or any role in the military, all those things. I’ve got the broad perspectives on them and been there for that. And I know how many of those people are back there that don’t have a voice.” - Sarah Klimm, USMC veteran #oathwetookpodcast #oathwetook #militarypodcast #veteranpodcast #veteranpodcasters #veteranpodcasts #marinecorps #marines #marineveteran #marinecorpsveteran #usmc #usmcveterans #transgenderveterans #minorityveterans #minorityveteransofamerica

Above the Bar Podcast - what does it mean to serve your country Tab Bartley
Above the Bar Podcast - what does it mean to serve your country Tab Bartley

Tonight I am a guest on The Above the Bar Podcast sharing my story.

Military Change Forum After Action Report
Military Change Forum After Action Report

Military Change Forum After Action Report

Marine to veteran advocate Joshua Stanwitz
Marine to veteran advocate Joshua Stanwitz

Join me this week as we speak to Josh about his transition from the Marine Corps to helping service members and their families with their transitions.

Marine to business owner and podcast host - Shawn Murphy
Marine to business owner and podcast host - Shawn Murphy

Join me as I speak with Shawn Murphy a career recruiter in the Marine Corps who now owns his own business and podcast.

Hero and advocate among us - Samuel Deeds part 2
Hero and advocate among us - Samuel Deeds part 2

Join me this week as I speak with Samuel Deeds who shares his journey of fighting for the medical care he deserves after being an IED while deployed, saving the lives of multiple people in a riptide and his mental health journey and advocacy for veterans and first responders.

Hero and advocate among us - Samuel Deeds
Hero and advocate among us - Samuel Deeds

Join me this week as I speak with Samuel Deeds who shares his journey of fighting for the medical care he deserves after being an IED while deployed, saving the lives of multiple people in a riptide and his mental health journey and advocacy for veterans and first responders. This is the first part of Deeds story and will leave you on a cliff hanger. Be sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of Deeds story.

Marine Corps to the Peace Corps - Joe Nava
Marine Corps to the Peace Corps - Joe Nava

This week I am honored to be joined by Joe Nava who I served with in the Marine Corps. During this episode, Joe shared his experience in the Marine Corps, revealing that he joined to explore the world and his uncle's influence played a role in his decision. He also shared that his first duty station at MCAS Miramar exposed him to various opportunities. Joe and Tabitha discussed the impact of Joe's leadership on the Marines under his command. Joe expressed pride in their successes and shared his feelings about the challenges they faced, particularly after the passing of a fellow Marine, Michael Lopez. Tabitha highlighted the importance of Joe's role as a support system and safe space for the Marines, especially during difficult times. Both agreed on the importance of prioritizing the well-being of the Marines and ensuring they have the necessary resources and support. Joe's Transition, Peace Corps, and Relocation Joe shared his transition from the Marine Corps to the Peace Corps, where he currently serves as Acting Deputy Director of Programmatic Communications. He highlighted the value of the soft skills he acquired in the Marine Corps, particularly his experience as an MPA, in his new role.

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