The BODAR Blast

We are back from our break and Lt.j.g Daniel Ehrlich is excited to discuss all of the goings-on over the last few weeks and what's in store for DECATUR coming up!

We are also joined by a very special guest in Fire Controlman (Aegis) 1st Class Dante Hall. Listen to his epic stories of his college football career, thoughts on life in the Navy, how he learned from his past mistakes, and his secret cooking expertise!

A long episode before a brief hiatus! Lt.j.g. Ehrlich discusses the return from deployment and Change of Command. For a final time, Cmdr Richard Jimenez talks to the Decatur family with his farewell thouights.

This week's guest is the man behind the camera, the best in the Fleet, Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class David Negron. He sits down to discuss how cool his job is, what it's like going on temporary duty for deployment, earning his ESWS, becoming a part of the Deck Department family, and his band!

Welcome to the 10th episode of The BODAR Blast! Join Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich in a bit of a shorter show as he discusses gunshoots, recent Sailor advancement, and shipwide events as DECATUR continues its deployment.

Our featured guests this week are Quartermaster 2nd Class Lesley Juarez and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Alice Diep who came as a package deal for the interview! Listen to them discuss their rates, Vietnamese phrases, and what they will do when they get home from deployment.

Bold and Daring!

Join host, Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, as he discusses the latest updates through the month of May for the USS Decatur, including a competitive hot dog eating contest and holiday celebrations.

Cryptologic Technician 2nd Class Ethan Johnson joins the show to talk about his meteoric rise and work ethic, fashion choice, and UFC video game abilities. Also, stick around for a new segment, The Second Tour Slam, where several of Decatur's second-tour Junior Officers discuss getting acronyms wrong and making mistakes as first-tours.

Host, Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, returns with news and updates from the Daring Raiders, including daily routines and recent awardees.

This week's featured guest, Hull Technician 1st Class Brandon Lee, joins the show to talk about the gritty life of an HT, moving to Montana, and his passion for dog training.

Lt.j.g Ehrlich returns for another round of updates on life onboard the mighty warship USS Decatur, including routine life onboard during tough or arduous operations.

He is joined by feature guest, Hull Technician 1st Class Brandon Lee, as he discusses the grit of his job, moving to Montana before the Navy, and his dream of becoming a dog trainer.

Bold and Daring!

Another couple of weeks and we have a lot going on! Lt.j.g Ehrlich rounds up the last few weeks of March and what the Daring Raiders of USS Decatur have been getting up to.

This week's featured guest is HM2 Steven Grabbit! Listen to him talk about the history behind the Corpsman rate, his daily grind both on the clock and in the gym, and the grossest thing he's seen as a Corpsman.

It's been a few weeks since we last talked, and DECATUR has had some major events happen since. Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich recaps the port visit, award ceremonies, and traditions that have taken place in the last few weeks.

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Patrick Moore joins the show to talk about what it's like to be the Command Master-at-Arms, what got him to this point, peeing his pants on a gun mount and getting recognized by his CO, video gaming, and some tough questions at the end of the interview.

For our fifth episode ever, Lt.j.g. Ehrlich dives into a busy couple of weeks for USS Decatur including some multi-ship exercises and newly qualified personnel. Decatur Sailors talk about what's on their mind with One Question Around the Messdecks. Lt.j.g. Ehrlich enlists the help of a Decatur Sailor in answering some Q&A questions. The feature-length episode rounds out with an uncut, thoughtful, and funny interview with USS Decatur's Commanding Officer, Commander Richard Jimenez.

Have you ever wondered what's on the Commanding Officer's mind or what he was like as a Junior Officer? Listen in the car, while working, or even while doing Clampdown and find out!

The official weekly podcast of the USS Decatur (DDG 73) hosted by Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, featuring weekly happenings onboard, guest interviews, segments, and much more!

This episode features Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Mateo Redmond as the guest interview, which included a discussion about his rate, his childhood, his drive to join the Navy, and what wakes him up in the morning.

The official weekly podcast of the USS Decatur (DDG 73) hosted by Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, featuring weekly happenings onboard, guest interviews, segments, and much more!

This episode features Yeoman 3rd Class Tailor Evans as the guest interview, which included a discussion about her rate, how her family inspired her to join the Navy, and the special bond she has with the rest of the Admin team

The official weekly podcast of the USS Decatur (DDG 73) hosted by Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, featuring weekly happenings onboard, guest interviews, segments, and much more!

This episode features Gunner's Mate 1st Class Charlie Harper as the guest interview, which included a discussion about his rate, previous Special Operations experience, and leading his sailors

The official weekly podcast of the USS Decatur (DDG 73) hosted by Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, featuring weekly happenings onboard, guest interviews, segments, and much more!

This episode features Gunner's Mate 1st Class Charlie Harper as the guest interview, which included a discussion about his rate, previous Special Operations experience, and leading his sailors.

The official weekly podcast of the USS Decatur (DDG 73) hosted by Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, featuring weekly happenings onboard, guest interviews, segments, and much more!

This episode features Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Mateo Redmond as the guest interview, which included a discussion about his rate, his childhood, his drive to join the Navy, and what wakes him up in the morning.

The official weekly podcast of the USS Decatur (DDG 73) hosted by Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, featuring weekly happenings onboard, guest interviews, segments, and much more!

This episode features Yeoman 2nd Class Tailor Evans as the guest interview, which included a discussion about her rate, how her family inspired her to join the Navy, and the special bond she has with the rest of the Admin team.

The official weekly podcast of the USS Decatur (DDG 73) hosted by Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, featuring weekly happenings onboard, guest interviews, segments, and much more!

This episode features Gunner's Mate 1st Class Charlie Harper as the guest interview, which included a discussion about his rate, previous Special Operations experience, and leading his sailors.

The inaugural episode of USS Decatur's new podcast, "The BODAR Blast" features host Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich talking about the happenings around USS Decatur's Christmas time and the New Year, including and interview with Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Gabriel Jimenez.