BTU #381 - Broadcasting your values, not your accomplishments (Justin LeHew)

Why Listen: Special thanks to Steve Bane for making this interview happen. My guest today, Justin LeHew, is many things. He earned the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in Iraq in 2003, he has an obstacle at Parris Island named after him: LeHew's Challenge, he achieved the rank of Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps. Yet its not merely these accomplishments that set him apart - it is the way that he focuses on others rather than broadcasting his significant achievements. We talk a lot about that in this interview, as well as his work at History Flight, a private MIA search and recovery organization, responsible for locating and repatriating over 365 missing American servicemen to date. In the show notes for this episode at BeyondTheUniform.org there is an incredible, one-minute YouTube video about this - I highly recommend checking that out, as well as our 380 other episodes just like this one. About Justin LeHew Justin LeHew is the Chief Operating Officer at History Flight, the world's most successful, private MIA search and recovery organization, responsible for locating and repatriating 365 missing American servicemen to date. Justin has his own Wikipedia page, so here are a few highlights:

• He served in the Marine Corps for over 25 years, achieving the rank of Sergeant Major
• Parris Island has an obstacle named in his honor. "LeHew's Challenge" is an 8 ft high suspended log supported by two pedestals that is part of the famed 54-hour crucible event which culminates the basic training of a United States Marine
• He was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in Iraq in March of 2003

Most notably, none of this information you'll find on his LInkedIn Page, and I'm guessing none of it would come up if you were at a bar with Justin. We traded emails about this, but I wanted to start off our conversation here - in an era where self-promotion is at an all-time high, you seem to be an example of someone who is not broadcasting his merits, is not touting the unbelievable achievements you've accomplished... what advice do you have for listeners about this. Resources:

• WWII Marine's Remains Found - YouTube
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-lehew-080aa94b/
• https://historyflight.com/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_LeHew
• https://jockopodcast.com/2020/08/12/242-there-are-things-bigger-than-you-do-whatever-it-takes-to-establish-a-winning-mentality-not-just-for-yourself-w-marine-gunnery-sgt-justin-lehew/
• https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/i-am-where-im-supposed-to-be-historyflights-sgtmaj-justin-lehew/
• https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/3634