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Senior Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar start this episode easy enough with busy schedules. The two talk a little about the Best Warrior Competition, cleaning weapons, and maybe another daunting task […]
We’re 107 episodes in and still having technical difficulties, but that’s nothing like having a bunch of interruptions while recording. Senior Bacon felt like Mr. Rogers in the hour it […]
In between piss breaks, your favorite booze cruising homesteaders ramble on making a new episode of some old crusty style of podcasting. It’s the usual military history with a dash […]
C’Gar still having audio and video issues while Bacon spends his time trying to edit the shit show. There’s only one thing to do, “edit this thang”! It’s another episode […]
In this episode we do some catching up and shit shooting while talking about the latest (maybe greatest) changes to the Enlisted Promotion System.
EFM has been pulling their shenanigans for a full term now. Will you keep us around for another?
Senior Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar kick back and have a low key conversation about a bunch of nothing. It’s one of those breaths of fresh air as Bacon has achieved […]
Your favorite two old crusty Amy buddies are back with another episode! This one, the two sit back and tell a few stories that they find comical. If you’re easily […]
We’ve hit 100 episodes of Eyes Forward, March! It should be a grand celebration, but mission dictated otherwise. Senior Bacon is still far away from home and Sergeant C’Gar is […]
Only one episode away from the big 100, Sergeant C’Gar and Senior Bacon make an attempt to record. Are the trainees of today given too many privileges? Are military schools […]
Sergeant C’Gar and Senior Bacon are getting close to the big 100th episode of Eyes Forward March, but the timing is wrong. One is busy with his hobbies while the […]
Sergeant C’Gar and Senior Bacon talk about department wide motivational physical fitness challenges. How do you keep people motivated? Is a reward necessary? So many questions, but the tow take […]
This episode of Eyes Forward March brings back the beloved OE Topic. You remember those. It’s the kind of topic that gets everyone involved and can sometimes get heated. Sometimes […]
Senior Bacon and Platoon Sergeant C’Gar are back for Episode 95. The two talk quickly about how editing a podcast sucks before rambling on about bourbon.
C’Gar wants to serve with a beard, Bacon doesn’t like phony campaigns. Those that earn brownies at schools are annoying to all. The world is going to hell, but it’s […]
Senior Bacon is out on assignment and shares his travel stories with Sergeant C’Gar. It’s no wonder Bon Jovi would rather travel by bus. Of course there’s some pandemic talk. […]
We suppose you can call this our Christmas episode. The title is so weird. We’re not sure what you’re thinking, but we promise it’s not that bad. Happy Holidays and […]
It’s always a good time with Senior Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar get together to catch up. Sometimes it’s Podcast Gold. This time, the only thing that is gold is what […]
Your favorite two old crusty army buddies are back with another episode full of banter and more techncial difficulties. Hope you have a Happy Turkey Day!
We know you’re burnt out just like us. Sergeant C’Car and Senior Bacon have a general conversation about what’s going on in their lives and how (almost) back to back […]
C’Gar and Bacon take a listeners question about the odds of World War 3 becoming a real thing. Who’s got their finger on the button? Why are they talking about […]
The guys are back with another mediocre episode that you know and love. This episode they highlight a military Instagram creator. Bacon fears the end of this podcast. Ain’t nobody […]
The duo is back at it again with an episode that is relevant for the time. What does a government shutdown mean to those of us who wear the uniform. […]
That’s right….. Our tech crashed and we had to piece meal some content together. We apologize, but not every operation can be a complete success. Remember 9/11. Happy Anniversary to […]
Senior Bacon and his trusty pal, Sergeant C’Gar are back again. This time to complain about the hot weather and being busy. The two are like condiments; Mustard and Catchup. […]
Bacon and C’Gar just sit back and have a quick conversation to catch up. The two talk about how busy they are and trying to keep up with delivering content […]
It’s the best title ever! But if you were to take a drink of your favorite tasty beverage every time we make a song reference you might not get through […]
Time travel is harder than it looks. This episode will definitely sound like it was recorded weeks ago, and it should. In the military we know this time as Annual […]
Your favorite breakfast Bacon and C’Gar pairing are back for another episode of most beloved military humor podcast. In this episode they talk a bit about promotions, schools, and of […]
Mr. Bacon is back and ready to edit! Sergeant C’Gar couldn’t be happier. No Military History in this episode. The duo do a little catching up and then talk about […]
The Podcaster formally known as Sergeant Bacon is finally back. He has spent a month in the sizzler and now demands to be called by his new title. Mr. Bacon […]
Bacon says, “Your Mom is Vanilla” was the original title of this episode. If you don’t know, this episode was recorded a month ago as the final episode to get […]
Military History sounds so present for some reason. Sergeants Bacon and C’gar are just moving through the dumb stuff. This episode was an easy one to edit. They hope you […]
The Platoon Sergeants are back with another episode of shenanigans. They talk about the technology they use to bring you the episodes you can’t stop listening to before C’Gar rambles […]
You know how the boys do it! Sergeants Bacon and CGar are back with another episode of laughs and guesses on what they were going to call this episode. In […]
Let’s be real. This episode is controversial. Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar finally give some thoughts about the C0V1D vaccination and a few other changes that have happened in recent history. […]
It’s that time of year. Cold days and colder nights, dramatic temperature fluxuations, Day Light Saving Time, and never ending grogginess. But in true NCO fashion we must deliver. Enjoy […]
As regularly scheduled, the Sergeants are back for another episode full of shenanigans. Did someone do some crop dusting or is there something more to discover! Sit back and try […]
Let’s be real. This was supposed to be a special episode. Well special in a different way than what it was. Enjoy your bi-weekly fill of Military History with Platoon […]
When you fall out of your chair while recording you know you’re having fun. P’Diddy Bacon brings on a special guest, Bacon Bits to do a very special segment called, […]
As Platoon Daddy Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar re-learn how to produce an episode we realize a few things. 1) Nothing is perfect. 2) Do the best you can. 3) Move […]
Platoon Daddy Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar are back with the first episode of 2023. The year has changed but the shenanigans have not! Ha Ha, Military History has some humor. […]
This is the 3rd December of posting episodes for Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar and they realized that they didn’t have a holiday special episode. That’s still the case. This episode […]
Your favorite Sergeants are back with another weak episode. What could this one be about? We’ll give you a clue. It’s a combination of coffee and poetry. You’re just need […]
Platoon Daddy Bacon returns from annual training to record this episode. The conversation is a little all over the place, but as always, when the title presents itself within the […]
It’s not exactly Veterans Day, but it’s close enough to count! Platoon Daddy Bacon shares an impactful message that will resinate for every veteran whether you the new kid on […]
In each episode there is just something that is said that makes a perfect title. This time it’s “Don’t Circumcise the Earth”. Platoon Daddy Bacon works through his military history […]
Platoon Daddy Bacon never disappoints. If you can’t tell, he is a little under the weather when recording this episode. Utilizing his mastery editing skills and a little Sudafed Duke […]
Don’t think the Sergeants are actually releasing an episode all about Britain’s Boobies. This title actually comes from Bacon Dyslexia, your’e welcome Antonio Sticks! In Episode 59 of Eyes Forward; […]
Don’t think the Sergeants are actually releasing an episode all about Britain’s Boobies. This title actually comes from Bacon Dyslexia, your’e welcome Antonio Sticks! In Episode 59 of Eyes Forward; […]
Platoon Daddy Bacon is back at FOB C’Gar for another debrief. This time the FPCON is low and the the two record an episode in the designated smoking area. As […]
Platoon Daddy Bacon is back at FOB C’Gar for another debrief. This time the FPCON is low and the the two record an episode in the designated smoking area. As […]
The Sergeants didn’t have a whole lot to talk about this episode so Platoon Daddy Bacon decides to inquire about one of Sergeant C’Gars’ newest endeavors, the Pandemic Guitar Podcast. […]
While Tim was editing episode 1, Rick mentioned something about portable recording that peaked his interest. This inspires an entire episode on what it takes to sit in your Lazy […]
Every once in a great while an episode has to drop that is truly personal. Sergeant C’Gar leans on his battle buddy Platoon Daddy Bacon for a listening ear and […]
It’s been a busy summer for Bacon and C’Gar! In fact, the last two months worth of episodes where recorded more than two months ago. Finally!, in Episode 55 the […]
Sometimes you don’t really have a direction for an episode so you just title it after the best part of the episode. That’s right, Platoon Daddy Bacon reads the riot […]
This episode hit close enough to the 4th that the Sergeants decided to dedicate the episode to Independence Day. Well kind of… Actually this one is a bit of small […]
Every once in a while the news is slow and topics are hard to come by. This episode is just that. Bacon and C’Gar kick back and just have some good old senseless conversation. You’re welcome!
In this episode of EFM Bacon and C’Gar talk through and discuss an article written by Thomas Novelly on Military.com entitled, “VFW Posts Are Dying. They Need Hesitant 9/11 Vets to Fill the Void.”. This episode and content is approached in the format of an OE Topic as the Sergeants break down the story one… Continue reading Episode 51: OE Topic – State of the VFW (Part 2)
In this episode of EFM Bacon and C’Gar talk through and discuss an article written by Thomas Novelly on Military.com entitled, “VFW Posts Are Dying. They Need Hesitant 9/11 Vets to Fill the Void.”. This episode and content is approached in the format of an OE Topic as the Sergeants break down the story one… Continue reading Episode 50: OE Topic – State of the VFW
In this episode of EFM Platoon Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar have a conversaton about the different types of job opportunities that exist in the Army National Guard outside of just being a traditional Guardsman. There are even opportunities for civilians to work for the National Guard! Who would have guessed.
A recent brawl at FOB Bacon’s Maintenance Shop sparks an interesting episode about handling stressors at work. In todays world everything is more stressful than ever. It’s bound to happen. People blow up. How are you going to handle those situations?
Mountain Rip-It’s start the show as Sergeant C’Gar attempts to get the mix board right. He spits out an online post to try making point but it might not go according to plan. This episode is dedicated to the idea of getting promoted or getting out. Some Soldiers just want to show up and do… Continue reading Episode 47: Promote Up or Get Out
The Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar spend some time rambling on about all sorts of random stuff. Gas prices are high, Technicians get screwed, Soldiers don’t understand what their signing up for, and so little more. The Sergeants have many ideas for upcoming episodes, but this one isn’t it. Learn how to cook bacon in normal… Continue reading Episode 46: On Topic as a Squirrel on Caffeine
For the first time in EFM history a civilian has been brought into the discussions. Platoon Daddy Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar welcome Podcaster & Content Creator Jon (aka Polygon) from the show “Video Game Lounge” on the Creative Brain Candy Network to the episode. Jon unfortunately never got the opportunity to serve but has spent… Continue reading Episode 45: A Chat with Civilian Polygon
We’ve been hearing a lot of absolutely horrible stories about Stolen Valor lately, so we decided to take a crack at it ourselves. We also cover some of the benefits that Soldiers may receive. Are some of those benefits worth Stolen Valor? It’s hard to say, but we take a little time to talk about… Continue reading Episode 44: It’s All About the Benefits, Baby!
Join Sergeants C’Gar and Bacon as they discuss the old term, “One Weekend a Month, Two Weeks a Year”. It doesn’t work that way anymore and Soldiers tend to look at Drill as a waste of time or simply feel that it interrupts their daily lives. Maybe it’s time to look at drill weekends in… Continue reading Episode 43: A Part Time Commitment with Full Time Pride
Sergeant Bacon says, “Burn Cigars; not bridges”. It’s been a long time since another Service Member has burned some bridge structure in the Sergeants’ presence, but it has happened and he finds himself frustrated. Fortunately, Platoon Daddy Bacon is here to save the day and make sense of all of it. Well, at least he… Continue reading Episode 42: Burn Cigars; not Bridges
Step By step Ooh, Soldier Gonna Promote you, GI Step by step (Ah!) It’s not the lyrics you remember but it’s close enough for some military humor. In this episode Platoon Daddy Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar talk about the STEP program (which inspires a little singing) and magical memorandums called PPOM’s. The Sergeants focus on… Continue reading Episode 41: STEP by STEP
The Sergeants are back for the first episode of 202TOO. This time it's all about the things that they find frustrating and annoying wrapped up into the first of many.
After a brief issue with identity, the Sergeants find themselves reflecting on the past year of Eyes Forward; March! Was it another year of dumpster fire or was it 202FUN? We think both.
ENDEX! ENDEX! ENDEX! (it’s not INDEX!, dummy.) Over the past few weeks Platoon Daddy Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar have been performing training exercises that you know of as Operation Mega Pimp. Thankfully, it’s finally over and it’s time to move on with normal training exercises. But first, your Sergeants use this episode to reflect on… Continue reading Episode 38: Operation Mega Pimp – ENDEX
In the final episode of the EFM Mega Pimping Mini Series Platoon Daddy Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar pay respect to one of the OG podcasts on the Creative Brain Candy Network; Smoking and Drinking in Space and Smoking and Drinking in Capes. As usual the Sergeants have to put their military twist so let them… Continue reading Episode 37: Major Payne
Join C’Gar in this once in a lifetime interview with a superstar in the world of gas station cigars, Bacon. Who would have thought that gas stations and convenience stores around the country have so much to offer when it comes to quality machine rolled cigars. Thankfully there are Dog Rocket Aficionados like bacon who… Continue reading Episode 36: Simply Swishers
Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar reflect on how a life in the military also has an impact on their civilian life. Over the last 20 plus years members of the military have spent a tremendous amount of time not only wearing the uniform and conducting training but also serving in combat zones. Either scenario awards a… Continue reading Episode 35: Stay Wild Barracks Child
The Sergeants take a quick break before they get back to the shenanigans. After paying respect to Spoiler They Die and The Video Game Lounge on the Creative Brain Candy Network the duo decide to take a quick break before embarking on Episode 35. Mental health and the COVID Vaccine are the hot topics. In… Continue reading Episode 34: A Brief Intermission
Sergeant Bacon knows absolutely nothing about video games while Sergeant C’Gar is the definition of a bad gamer. That doesn’t stop the duo from attempting to create a video game themed episode with the usual EFM twist. Listen as the Sergeants attempt to come up with a few bad ideas for military video games that… Continue reading Episode 33: Bad Military Games that Don’t Exist
Platoon Daddy Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar pay respect to another podcast on the Creative Brain Candy Network, “Spoiler: They Die” by creating a version of their own with a military twist. Platoon Daddy Bacon presents a story to you and his battle buddy Sergeant C’Gar a tale loosely based on actual articles of a Soldier… Continue reading Episode 32: Spoiler: They Got Lost in Ft. Hood
In this slightly shorter than normal episode Platoon Daddy Bacon and Sergeant C’Gar talk about a few of the little things that seem to always be a big problem to those in charge. The Sergeants talk about socks, underwear, shirts, PT belts, haircuts, and even whether or not you are sounding off during a “fun… Continue reading Episode 31: Sweating the Small Things
Sergeant C’Gar finds a bit of zen in a general conversation with Platoon Daddy Bacon. Sometimes it just takes a good conversation with one of your favorite Battle Buddies to relieve some stress and make everything better. Sergeant C’Gar realizes that all the small things pile up and make everything seem like a bigger problem… Continue reading Episode 30: Finding Zen in Conversation
We couldn’t possibly hold on to part 2 of Cooking with Bacon. That’s right!, Sergeant C’Gar spends another 30 minutes helping you to get to know Platoon Daddy Bacon a little better. What questions will be asked? How will they be answered? Guess you’ll have to listen (please) and find out. This episodes Creative Shoutout goes… Continue reading Episode 29: Cooking with Bacon – Part 2
Excuse the slightly longer than usual episode but this one is special to us. Platoon Daddy Bacon is in Sergeant C’Gars neck of the woods so it’s only natural that they get together and catch up. It didn’t take long for the decision to be made, set up FOB C’Gar and start recording. Where could… Continue reading Episode 28: Debrief at FOB C’Gar
Grab your trusty old cast iron skillet from the kitchen cabinet or gun safe (wherever you keep it) and prepare to learn more than you ever wanted to know about Platoon Daddy Bacon. That’s right!, Sergeant C’Gar spends a little over an hour interviewing your favorite piece of Bacon giving you part 1 of a 2… Continue reading Episode 27: Cooking With Bacon – Part 1
Sergeant Bacon is feeling good as he gets back from a little league draft meeting just in time to record a late episode of EFM with his favorite NCO, Sergeant C’Gar. The Sergeants make a last minute decision to practice a little bit of NCOES 101 by selecting a few Army related articles in the… Continue reading Episode 26: Army News – Ponytails and The Internet of Things
For the time being, you’ll have to continue enjoying the Eyes Forward; March! Podcast in your favorite brown bombers while the Sergeants continue to work on the finer details around the production of the EFM Combat Thong. Someone (we won’t say who) insists that they be bacon scented. In this special anniversary episode Sergeants Bacon… Continue reading Episode 25: Creature Comforts
In episode 24, Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar talk a bit about Soldier burn out. Comparatively like our vehicles, they only perform well when they are properly maintained and have plenty of fuel. Soldiers are not that much different. What happens when you as a leader or your Soldiers get burnt out? The Sergeants don’t have… Continue reading Episode 24: We Don’t Prime Easy
Sometimes when Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar sit down to record an episode it goes so well that they go far beyond a single 30 minute episode. In episode 16, Sergeant Bacon allowed for the loyal listeners to get to know Sergeant C’Gar a little better in a 30 minute window. This episode is another 30 minutes… Continue reading Episode 23: Revisiting That C’Gar
How do you sponsor a new Soldier to your organization? Is it done right or is it a complete waste of time? There is a foundation to properly introduce new Soldiers but it’s just that, a foundation. Think outside the box and find a way to make the sponsorship program work for your organization. Introducing… Continue reading Episode 22: How May I Sponsor You
Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar make an episode out of the Enlisted Promotion System (EPS) and Career Management in the Military. There are regulations out there regulations out there that tell us how things are supposed to happen but that doesn’t mean everything is fair. Hopefully you can gain a small amount of knowledge to push… Continue reading Episode 21: Career Management
Say hello to Corporal Cat Lady who took a little time out of her busy schedule to introduce herself! We’re all busy and have a lot going on. We find that it can be hard to balance our time between our work, family and Guard. If you agree with this trifecta, then you’re in for… Continue reading Episode 20: Family Absolutely Matters
There’s only one thing to do when you hear the F-Bomb, drop a deuce and keep moving. As usual Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar catch up before talking about who Soldiers are. For the most part, Soldiers are trained to live outside of society but forced to live within it. Foul language when not appropriate quickly… Continue reading Episode 19: Word Vomit and Defecation
In this episode Sergeants Bacon and C’Gar dip their toes into the first leadership issue episode. What makes a good leader? The Sergeants have a few ideas, but are they even on the right track? Only time will tell as they get comfortable with the first installment of Leadership Lake. This is a topic that… Continue reading Episode 18: Leadership Lake – Toes First
The Sergeants Bacon and C-Gar spend a little time telling a few gambling stories. Sometimes you gamble with money, sometimes you gamble with food. Sometimes it's for fun and sometimes it's not. Almost all the time it's not really worth it.
Breaking Kazoo News: The One Man Bacon Wrapped Bacon Band delivers some sad news. The mailbag is a bit heavier than normal. Have you ever wanted to know a bit more about that C-Gar that your enjoying so much? Us too. Platoon Daddy Bacon works on knocking the rust off his career counseling skills as… Continue reading Episode 16: Getting to Know Your C-Gar
It’s a great idea to look in front of you before moving forward. What’s the command? Forward, March! In this 2021 edition, Sergeants Bacon and C-Gar use the episode to discuss things that could be done at EFM Podcast to improve for 2021. Eyes Forward; March! is now on Podbean, Spotify, Google, and Apple podcast… Continue reading Episode 15: Forward, March! – 2021
The Sergeants somehow made it into the new year! Following suite with others, Sergeants Bacon and C-Gar reflect on the past for their first episode of the new year. How did this all start? What where some road blocks? Does anyone care? Only the Sergeants can tell such (un)captivating tales. Since we didn’t get to… Continue reading Episode 14: These are our Reflections – 2020
Sergeants Bacon and C-Gar quickly talk a little holiday ritual before diving into a conversation about the annual Periodic Health Assessment. The story gets cut short…. Stay safe, stay positive…. Enjoy the holidays. We will see you again next year.
The sugar cola’s are kicking’ in and wearing off as Platoon Daddy’s Sergeants C-Gar and Bacon talk about our future Officer leaders better known as Cadets. Who are cadets and why are they so important? The Sergeants talk about how NCO’s have the greatest ability to effect our future leaders by how they treat and… Continue reading Episode 12: Cadets and the NCO Role
We’ve all been waiting for Sergeant Bacon to debut his first hit Kazoo single and it’s finally here. It’s not what the episode title implies but might hint to an upcoming single. Every car needs a Kazoo, let’s make it happen #EFM nation! The Sergeants touch on show improvements external evals, stress in training senarios and… Continue reading Episode 11: Sweet Child Kazoo External Eval of Mine
Sergeants Bacon and C-Gar can’t speak properly. Where’s the damn Kazoo! (It’s coming) Sergeant Bacon gets excited when he injects a few sound clips. Editing a podcast does suck and Sergeant Bacon doesn’t even know the half of it. A little bit a politics before going down memory lane as they talk about a deployment… Continue reading Episode 10: Happy Veterans Day
It’s October and time for some physical fitness! Sergeants Bacon, C-Gar, and Vegas talk about the new Army Combat Fitness Test. A new version of the FM 7-22 which gets them talking about the current published standards to pass the test. Sergeant Vegas talks a little about the Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT). Will the… Continue reading Episode 9: The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
Sergeant Bacon hi-jacks the entire episode with is hatred for Discord which is one of the few ways to tell us we suck! Sergeant C-Gar tries to correct the path of this episode and fails miserably. Everything about this episode sucks as much a social media, but we have to accept the fact that it’s… Continue reading Episode 8: Social Media and this Episode – Ignore Both
Sergeants Bacon and C-gar reflect on the show. Maybe it’s time to update the format. Sweaty C-Gar explains why you shouldn’t go commando. The retention tree is key! It’s your job as an NCO to build future leaders. Passing the buck is the wrong answer. Apologies and what to expect going forward.
Where is episode 3B? FOB Cigar has been devastated by by natural disaster. Editing has been moved to priority level 2 resulting in a missed time hack. Sergeants Bacon and C-Gar make the last minute effort to provide some unorthodox content. They record for two hours covering so many topics that it can’t be covered… Continue reading Episode 6: What About Anything: MRE’s
For the first time Sergeants G-Gar, Bacon, Vegas and Donut appear in the same episode (and it’s a sh!tSh#w). Find out what their favorite Sci-Fi movie of all time is before digging into Military (bad) habits. Nicotine and Alcohol within the service start this conversation which will ultimately lead to more as they always do!… Continue reading Episode 5: Military Vice Part 1
Sergeants C-Gar and Bacon are joined with guest host Sergeant Donut as they continue their discussion on After Action Reviews (AAR) and discuss “Receiving The Gift”. Special show shout out for two shows, “Catobophobia” and “Spoiler They Die” both found on the Creative Brain Candy Network! Eyes Forward; March! is now on Podbean, Spotify, Google, and… Continue reading Episode 4: Receive The Gift Part 2
Sergeants C-Gar and Bacon are joined with guest host Sergeant Donut as they discuss After Action Reviews (AAR) and discuss “Receiving The Gift”. Special show shout outs to Creative Brain Candy (creativebraincandy.com) and Sweetwater (Sam Hillman). Eyes Forward; March! is now on Podbean, Spotify, Google, and Apple podcast platforms.
In part two of episode one Sergeants C-Gar, Bacon, and Vegas continue their conversation from part one ending in a few opinions about experience and age gaps in the ranks.
In part one of a two part episode Sergeants C-Gar, Bacon, and Vegas spend some time catching up since they last saw each other.