Jim Shelton served active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years, eventually rising to the rank of Captain. In our talk, we explore the sometimes monotonous daily routine of being a deployed marine and learn some surprising truths about how the military actually operates day-to-day . We also hear his first-hand account of how the simple act of being ready can lead to tragedy.Follow @jim_shelton_ojai on Instagram.Reed Fish is @tallreedfish on Instagram and @reedfish on Twitter. Follow Workin' It wherever you get your social media: @workinitpod on Instagram and Facebook. Also, what the hell, might as well set your homepage to workinitpod.com, too.

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