TIM KOTULAK AND WHY HE SERVES WITH TEAM RUBICON  Navy veteran talks about his mental health challenges, life after service, and finding a better life that includes voluntering with Team Rubicon. Tim Kotulak deployed with Team Rubicon to Florida after Hurricane Ian and talks about the work and experience with host Jim Fausone. If Tim’s story has inspired you to inquire about serving with Team Rubicon, you can find more information in the link below. Team Rubicon | Built to Serve BRYAN CLARK – CENTER FOR DEFENSE CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY Bryan Clark of the Hudson Institute reveals US Navy ship planning and procurement issues including the failed LCS platform and building to address the rise of China’s navy. THE LCS FLEET’S SHORT LIFE In 2016 the USS Detroit commander was on Veterans Radio talking about the new LCS ships and what great promise the design held. Now in 2023, the Navy is scrapping most of the LCS fleet because of lack of effectiveness and maintenance costs. Bryan Clark , Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute talks to host Jim Fausone about the problems the LCS have and the costly boondoogle this platform became. Clark also provides insight to the Chinese naval forces and what the US Navy is doing to counter the Chinese buildup. More Information from the Hudson Institute