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Episode Synopsis
William Markham, USAF Command Chief Master Sergeant (Ret), joins Louis Skupien for episode 113 of the Talk4 Podcast! What did we explore in this episode?
In this episode, we delved into William’s extensive military career, his motivation to join the military, and his rise through the ranks in Special Operations. We covered his experiences from being one of the first boots on the ground in Afghanistan, to the broader impacts of the Afghanistan war, the recent withdrawal, and the potential future under Taliban control. William also shared insights into Project One Vet @ A Time (POVAT), discussing how the organization aids veterans and the powerful leadership lessons learned along the way.
More About William Markham:
William Markham is a retired Command Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, renowned for his tactical, operational, and strategic leadership across 30 years of service. Post-retirement, he co-founded Project One Vet @ A Time (POVAT) to assist veterans navigating the VA disability claims process. William’s dedication to service extends beyond the military as he engages in mentorship, leadership, and charitable endeavors. His achievements include induction into the USAF Gathering of Eagles, the U.S. Special Operations Command’s Commando Hall of Honor, and receiving the MSgt John A. Chapman “Service Before Self” award.
William’s personal interests include biking, golfing, cooking, and spending time with his family and dogs, Stella and Cooper.
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Who Is William Markham?
In 2019, Command Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Ret), William Markham founded Project One Vet @ A Time (POVAT) with a dedicated team of legal and medical professionals. His decorated military career, including numerous deployments in support of Special Operations missions, has equipped him with unparalleled leadership skills and a commitment to serving the veteran community. William continues to inspire through his leadership, mentorship, and community service.
⭐️ Please leave a review of Talk4 on Apple & Spotify:
👉🏻 Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talk4-podcast/id1591476875
👉🏻 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DxcH2DxGbn0MVZUBqV1Gv?si=f335eeda0b3e44f4
🌍 William’s Links:
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectovat/
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wcmarkham?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
👉 Project One Vet @ A Time: https://www.povat.org/
Video Title: William "Calvin" Markham | USAF Command Chief Master Sergeant, POVAT foundation XO | TALK4 EP 113
This video has information on William Markham and Project One Vet @ A Time, but also covers the following topics:
Veteran Support
Leadership Lessons
Afghanistan War
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#USAF #Veterans #WilliamMarkham #MilitaryLeadership #POVAT #Talk4Podcast
© Louis Skupien
In this episode, we delved into William’s extensive military career, his motivation to join the military, and his rise through the ranks in Special Operations. We covered his experiences from being one of the first boots on the ground in Afghanistan, to the broader impacts of the Afghanistan war, the recent withdrawal, and the potential future under Taliban control. William also shared insights into Project One Vet @ A Time (POVAT), discussing how the organization aids veterans and the powerful leadership lessons learned along the way.
More About William Markham:
William Markham is a retired Command Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, renowned for his tactical, operational, and strategic leadership across 30 years of service. Post-retirement, he co-founded Project One Vet @ A Time (POVAT) to assist veterans navigating the VA disability claims process. William’s dedication to service extends beyond the military as he engages in mentorship, leadership, and charitable endeavors. His achievements include induction into the USAF Gathering of Eagles, the U.S. Special Operations Command’s Commando Hall of Honor, and receiving the MSgt John A. Chapman “Service Before Self” award.
William’s personal interests include biking, golfing, cooking, and spending time with his family and dogs, Stella and Cooper.
⏱️ Elevate your style with AVI-8's incredible Aviation inspired watches! As a proud sponsor of our channel, AVI-8 is offering an exclusive 20% discount with code: LOUISSKUPIEN20. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of precision engineering and timeless design. https://www.avi-8.com/talk4
💰 Ready to embark on your entrepreneurial journey? Start your own business today for just £1 with Shopify! Take advantage of this limited-time offer and kickstart your online store with ease. https://shopify.pxf.io/TALK4
🎥 FREE Content from TALK4! Download and save my short clips to post. Please utilize the logos and collaborate with my pages and tag the pages with due credit! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o6sjJuP9Qn7la5y8LQ2pWvKGPnskopOT?usp=drive_link
Who Is William Markham?
In 2019, Command Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Ret), William Markham founded Project One Vet @ A Time (POVAT) with a dedicated team of legal and medical professionals. His decorated military career, including numerous deployments in support of Special Operations missions, has equipped him with unparalleled leadership skills and a commitment to serving the veteran community. William continues to inspire through his leadership, mentorship, and community service.
⭐️ Please leave a review of Talk4 on Apple & Spotify:
👉🏻 Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talk4-podcast/id1591476875
👉🏻 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DxcH2DxGbn0MVZUBqV1Gv?si=f335eeda0b3e44f4
🌍 William’s Links:
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectovat/
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wcmarkham?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
👉 Project One Vet @ A Time: https://www.povat.org/
Video Title: William "Calvin" Markham | USAF Command Chief Master Sergeant, POVAT foundation XO | TALK4 EP 113
This video has information on William Markham and Project One Vet @ A Time, but also covers the following topics:
Veteran Support
Leadership Lessons
Afghanistan War
===============
#USAF #Veterans #WilliamMarkham #MilitaryLeadership #POVAT #Talk4Podcast
© Louis Skupien
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