Limited podcast series. Candid discussions about mental, physical, and spiritual stressors. Featuring Steve (former Navy SEAL, professor, and chaplain) and Patrick (former Army Ranger, management consultant, and technologist).
The description always said "limited podcast series," and Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) finally bring it home. They explain the thinking behind pausing at episode 100 and talk about what's next for them. Thanks for listening! #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #armyrangers #mentalhealth #lastepisode
Steve talks to fellow Navy SEAL Steven Brown, founder & director of Camp Brown Bear. Camp Brown Bear (located in Frankfort, Kentucky) is tackling veteran suicide directly by by immersing Veterans into the wilderness, giving a sense of purpose while participating in projects, building camaraderie, and introducing the participants to holistic modalities (i.e. Equine Therapy, Restorative Yoga, Meditation, Acupuncture, Tai Chi, Music Therapy, Art Therapy and Guided Journaling). #podcast #nonprofit #veteran #navyseals #mentalhealth
Patrick and Steve discuss the premise of Steve's latest book-in-progress, where he'll relay stories and lessons learned from the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #brazilianjiujitsu #ricksongracie
Jose describes how he left the sniper section, dealt with the loss of more teammates, and made the call to leave the Army. #history #podcast #veteran #armyrangers #mentalhealth
Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) talk about "creepy" things they've seen or experienced. #history #podcast #armyrangers #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth
Jose digs back into his time as a Ranger sniper, and discusses some of the differences between the different companies in a battalion. #history #podcast #veteran #armyrangers #mentalhealth
David ends this latest series by discussing his time deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the CIA's Global Response Staff. #history #podcast #marines #cia #veteran #mentalhealth
Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) get together to discuss how SEALs and Rangers have been portrayed in movies. #history #podcast #navyseals #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Ernie describes redeployment from a combat-heavy tour in Afghanistan and dealing with the military bureaucracy. He talks through his struggles transitioning to civilian life and what actions helped him. #history #podcast #navyseals #navy #corpsman #mentalhealth
David goes into more detail about what GRS is tasked with doing and compares and contrasts the mindset difference between State and CIA. #history #podcast #veteran #marines #mentalhealth
Jose goes into more detail about the training he received as a Ranger sniper. #history #podcast #veteran #rangers #armyrangers #sniper
Ernie talks about settling into 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines and deploying to southern Afghanistan. #history #podcast #marines #navyseals #navy #corpsman #mentalhealth
David wraps up his time at the State Department in Baghdad and joins the Global Response Staff at CIA. #history #podcast #veteran #marines #mentalhealth #cia
Jose talks about the frustrations that resulted in him moving to the sniper section. He discusses the culture difference and the training and deployment experiences as a new sniper. #history #podcast #veteran #rangers #armyrangers #sniper
Steve (former Navy SEAL) introduces Ernie, who served as a Navy Corpsman and served in Afghanistan. In this episode he talks about joining the Navy and the training he undertook to become a combat medic. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #marines #corpsman #afghanistan #mentalhealth
David describes the rest of the Triple Canopy vetting process and talks about his first deployment to Baghdad, Iraq. #history #podcast #veteran #marines
Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) discuss their emergency preparedness thoughts and failings. #history #podcast #veteran #mentalhealth #survival #preparedness
David, former Marine Infantry and Reconnaissance, is back to dive deep into the contracting world. #history #podcast #veteran #marines
Steve and Patrick discuss the complexities of rules of engagement through two case studies: Operation Gothic Serpent (Black Hawk Down) and Operation Red Wings (Lone Survivor). #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #armyrangers #mentalhealth
Jose describes life as a new team leader in the Rangers and how weapons squad members participated as vehicle crewmen in Mosul, Iraq. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Jose wraps up thoughts about his second Afghanistan deployment and discusses his second attempt at Ranger School. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Steve and Patrick discuss Rules of Engagement and the Law of Armed Conflict. Part 1 of 2. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #armyrangers #mentalhealth
Steve wraps up the third installment of stories and remembrances of Mike Bailey, Navy SEAL. You can see Steve's eulogy for Mike here: https://youtu.be/667IYstuEag?t=1906#history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #vietnamwar
Jose recounts the ambush of his Ranger Strike Force in Afghanistan. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Jose talks about his second deployment, which was marred by the loss of squad mate Ryan Garbs. He also discusses his experience prepping for Ranger School. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Steve tells more stories about Mike Bailey and Prince, his military working dog, and recounts a specific incident in Vietnam that gained them special recognition. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #vietnamwar #militaryworkingdogs
Steve begins a short series about his mentor Mike Bailey and his military working dog Prince. #history #podcast #veteran #vietnamwar #navyseals #militaryworkingdogs
Jose describes arriving at 3rd Ranger Battalion and immediately deploying to Iraq. (Audio warning: someone forgot to set their phone to silent) #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth #latino
We introduce Jose, a former Army Ranger who served alongside Patrick in the 3rd Ranger Battalion as a both a team leader and sniper. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth #latino
Patrick (former Army Ranger) and Steve (former Navy SEAL) finally detail how they met. Steve describes his last few years with the Reserve SEAL teams and how he closed out his second round of service. #history #podcast #navyseals #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Steve remembers the fallen aircrew from Extortion 17. He discusses the trauma and stressors experienced by everyone at the command, to include himself. #history #podcast #navyseals #mentalhealth #veteran
David talks with Steve about joining the Marines and making the decision to join the famed Recon community. Part 2 of 2. #history #podcast #marines #veteran #mentalhealthawareness
Steve (former Navy SEAL) introduces David, a former Infantry and Reconnaissance Marine, and discuss his experiences in those communities. Part 1 of 2. #history #podcast #marine #veteran #mentalhealth
Steve continues to share his experience supporting the notifications and memorials of fallen Navy SEALs following the Extortion 17 helicopter downing. Part 2 of 2. #history #podcast #chaplain #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth
The Extortion 17 incident occurs within days of Steve showing up to DEVGRU as a Chaplain. He discusses what happened, and how the organization responded to honor the lost. Part 1 of 2. #history #podcast #chaplain #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth
Patrick closes out his series talking about what compelled him to do it in the first place. He concludes with his thoughts on processing his service in Iraq and Afghanistan. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Patrick describes his civilian career thus far. He compares and contrasts "teamwork" and "leadership" against his time in the Rangers. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Steve discusses how some chaplains reacted to his previous service as a SEAL and how he ultimately ended up at the Tier 1 command. #history #podcast #navyseals #mentalhealth #veteran
Steve describes how Navy Reserve detailing works and talks about his experience serving at the Pentagon. #history #podcast #navyseals #pentagon #mentalhealth #veteran
Patrick discusses what pushed him to seek VA support, with mixed results. Steve provides his experience and drops some interesting insights. #history #podcast #veteran #mentalhealth #armyrangers #navyseals
Patrick talks about an awkward transition into college life and gives his take on the National Guard. #history #podcast #armyrangers #nationalguard
Steve (former Navy SEAL) describes the curriculum at the Navy Chaplain School in more detail and talks about the follow-on Marine Field Course. He gets to spend some time in the woods again and dusts off his map reading skills. #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #chaplain #marines
Steve (former Navy SEAL) describes the process for getting selected to, and then attending, Officer Development School (ODS) and the Navy Chaplain School. #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #chaplain
Patrick (former Army Ranger) talks about the Rangers he served with who passed both during and after his service. Correction: Patrick references Ryan Long in the episode, but intended to say Derek Long. Ryan Long was A Co. 3/75 and KIA in 2003. RIP: Benjamin Dillon, James Patton, Anibal Santiago, Jason Santora, Andrew Nicol, Ryan Long, Derek Long (corrected), Andrew Rodriguez #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Patrick (former Army Ranger) talks about his last few months in the Army. RIP Jon Coutchie, Ranger and Laguna Beach PD #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Steve (former Navy SEAL) addresses the ongoing war in Ukraine following its one year anniversary. He provides his thoughts and opinions on the matter as frequently requested by friends and family. His comments are reflective of the circumstances accurate as of the date posted.
Steve talks about what drove him to ministry and discusses the rigors of seminary. He closes by detailing what motivated him to become a Navy chaplain. #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth
Steve talks about feeling lost at first after leaving the SEAL teams and finally getting into college and back on track. #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth
Patrick goes into more detail about his last deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 which includes the search for Bowe Bergdahl. He also discusses the loss of Ryan McGee. #history #podcast #armyrangers #afghanistan #veteran #mentalhealth
Patrick talks about combat stress associated with his Mosul deployment and the loss of teammate Adam Bopp. Then he deploys, again... #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth
Steve (former Navy SEAL) talks about what it was like leaving his friends & teammates and how they reacted to the news. #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth