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Tactically Acquired

Rusty Mardis and Kevin Eagles

Welcome to Tactically Acquired

Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC and their families. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle.

The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing military-civilian divide through education.

This is “unfiltered” meaning we will go over the good, the bad, and yes, maybe even the ugly of being a military connected individual.

This is from Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station in partnership with the Department of History. Produced by Professor Kevin Eagles.

Show Notes:
Learn More from this episode by visiting:
Army: https://www.army.mil/
Army Reserves: https://www.usar.army.mil/
Veterans Resource Station: https://inside.nku.edu/veterans.html
Department of History: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/history.html

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

  • 47 episodes
  • Updated Apr 4, 2025

Episodes47

  • Jan 13, 2023 · 36 min

    SSG Jason Moertle - A Living History

    On this episode of Tactically Acquired SSG Jason Moertle an Active Kentucky Army National Guard service member is in studio to discuss life as an Army Recruiter, being deployed, Free college tuition for Kentucky Army National Guard Members, and NKU’s Army

  • Dec 15, 2022 · 39 min

    Dr. Karen O’Connell – A Living History

    On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Air Force Retired Officer, NKU Alum, and current Faculty Dr. Karen O’Connell is in studio to discuss life as an Air Force Nurse, being deployed, getting her PHD through the military, and much more – you don’t want

  • Dec 9, 2022 · 26 min

    Noah Schwering - A Living History

    On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Navy Sailor and NKU student Noah Schwering is in studio to discuss life in the Navy (how he was almost a Marine), being a combat hospital corpsman (“medic”), deploying, building life-long friends, the benefits and

  • Dec 1, 2022 · 31 min

    Nick Brophy - A Living History

    On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Army Reserves Mustang, NKU Staff, and Alumni Nick Brophy is in studio to discuss life in the Army, Deployments, Perseverance, Sacrifices and “Trident of Balance.” Show Notes: Reach out to Nick Brophy at broph

  • Nov 22, 2022 · 29 min

    Sean Rhorer – A Living History

    On this episode of Tactically Acquired US Army Kentucky National Guard and prior NKU Student Sean Rhorer is in studio to discuss life as an Army National Guard member, Basic Training, Deployments, Transition, PTSD and bridging the military and civilian di

  • Nov 17, 2022 · 22 min

    Justin Barrera - A Living History

    On this episode of Tactically Acquired Army Veteran Justin Barrera is in studio to discuss life as a soldier, Basic Training, Deployments and success tips for military and veteran students. Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

  • Nov 11, 2022 · 30 min

    Audrey Rowland - A Living History

    On this episode of Tactically Acquired Specialist Audrey Rowland from the Kentucky National Guard visits with her father “Tommy” to discuss life as a Guard soldier, Basic Training, Deployments and success tips for military and veteran students. Learn M