Podcasts about american special forces

Matt Crawford speaks with author Stephen R. Platt about his book, The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S Special Forces in World War II.  In this compelling episode, historian Stephen R. Platt joins us to discuss his latest book, The Raider, a powerful chronicle of Evans Carlson—the controversial, visionary Marine officer who broke ranks with military convention during World War II to lead one of the first elite units in U.S. history. We explore Carlson's radical leadership philosophy, his time with Mao Zedong in China, and how his story shaped the birth of what would become modern American Special Forces. Platt shares how this little-known chapter of WWII history challenges our assumptions about heroism, leadership, and the cost of innovation in the military.  

Join us on an incredible journey as we delve into the life of a U.S. Army special forces military veteran turned wildlife conservationist. Our guest shares his experiences from being a British-born soldier, serving in the U.S. Army, and participating in significant historical events like the invasion of Iraq, to retiring and becoming a professional wildlife ranger in Africa. Explore the fascinating world of wildlife conservation, the challenges of protecting rhinos from poaching, and the thrill of living among Africa's big five. Discover how his military training and passion for nature blend in combating illegal wildlife trade. You'll also hear about his adventures in Germany, Thailand, and back to South Africa, as well as insights into his work with wilderness mental health and therapy for veterans, including psychedelic therapy. This episode provides a captivating mix of military stories, wildlife encounters, and personal growth. Kevan's website: https://www.wild-werx.com Kevan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevin.pip African Safari Tours on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildwerx ___________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #mentors4mil  #mentorsformilitary #africansafari #wildwerx Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil  Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/

We've received word that Mykhaylo, an American Special Forces medic working in Ukraine, a friend who talked with us several times on the podcast, died this month in an auto accident in Kiev.

The American special forces have been the topic of countless movies due to their unbelievably cut-throat selection process, and the little-known reality of what they do and who they are.  What is the secret reality of special forces in the United States?  Dr. Chris Frueh is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating special forces, a professor of psychology, and a published author.  Chris's unique ability to simplify complex medical issues allowed him to testify before the US Congress and serve as a paid contractor for the Department of Defense and the US State Department.  Get ready to peel back the curtain that only a select few had the opportunity to access due to the highly classified nature of the American special forces's existence outside of limited Hollywood portrayal.  Welcome to Discover More. Let's get this started! Sponsor: Email for FREE 30-minute Mental Health Coaching Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Chris's Website Chris's Instagram Chris's Book * Join Our Community Discover More Website Short-form Content * Discover More is a top ten social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking?  * Listen to all full-length episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: HERE Spotify: HERE * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

Bob is joined by Bahir, an Afghanistan native who joined the American Special Forces as a Combat Interpreter. Bahir discusses his time in battle, escaping the Taliban and fleeing to America. Later, Bob speaks with Anna Valeria from the Open Door Mission to help Bahir find resources.

While recent attention has focused on the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen, BBC correspondent Nawal Al-Maghafi investigates a different, hidden aspect of the country's long civil war. The conflict in Yemen began in 2014. It has led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. In 2015, a coalition formed by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia invaded Yemen. Its stated aim was to return the elected government to power, and to fight terrorism. However, Nawal Al-Maghafi , from BBC Arabic Investigations has found evidence that the UAE has been funding a method of covert warfare in southern Yemen – assassinating those who have spoken out against the UAE's operations in the country. Assassinations were initially carried out by a band of former American Special Forces operatives turned mercenaries, who were paid by the UAE. These extra-judicial killings, conducted in the name of counterterrorism, continue to this day. The UAE denies the allegations.

While recent attention has focused on the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen, BBC correspondent Nawal Al-Maghafi investigates a different, hidden aspect of the country's long civil war. The conflict in Yemen began in 2014. It has led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. In 2015, a coalition formed by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia invaded Yemen. Its stated aim was to return the elected government to power, and to fight terrorism. However, Nawal Al-Maghafi , from BBC Arabic Investigations has found evidence that the UAE has been funding a method of covert warfare in southern Yemen – assassinating those who have spoken out against the UAE's operations in the country. Assassinations were initially carried out by a band of former American Special Forces operatives turned mercenaries, who were paid by the UAE. These extra-judicial killings, conducted in the name of counterterrorism, continue to this day. The UAE denies the allegations.Reporter: Nawal Al-Maghafi Producer: Alex Last Sound mix: Rod Farquhar Series Editor: Penny Murphy Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Executive Producer for BBC News Arabic: Monica Gansey

Californians are grappling with some of the highest energy costs in the nation, and, to the surprise of many, a substantial increase in these charges is near. The heads of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance sat down for a joint interview for the first time to discuss the monumental threats posed to the West by communist China. A new poll released late last week found that the majority of Muslim Americans believes that Hamas was “justified” in committing terrorist attacks against Israel. The White House admitted to accidentally doxxing American Special Forces in Israel by posting a photo of their faces on Instagram this week, which put their safety at risk. The incident occurred after President Joe Biden's visit to Israel, as the White House posted a photo of Biden meeting with special operators onto its Instagram account, which has 7.6 million followers.Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) issued a scathing letter mocking Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and other anti-Kevin McCarthy Republicans after they pledged to face censure and punishment in the hopes of getting their desired House Speaker elected. President Joe Biden has been seen in pictures and videos enjoying a weekend of walks on Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, as Hamas terrorists pushed their campaign of destruction against Israel and the U.S. placed additional troops on prepare-to-deploy orders to the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Special Forces evacuated staff and family Sunday from the U.S. Embassy in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum. The nation is in the middle of a violent civil war and while neither side is targeting Americans, the US State Department says the African country is not safe and is giving a 'Do Not Travel' advisory. But with the Embassy not evacuated, it is uncertain how thousands of Americans still stuck in Sudan will get home. Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) discusses what planning went into the evacuation mission, what sparked the civil war, and how this crisis compares to the U.S.' withdrawal from Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Special Forces evacuated staff and family Sunday from the U.S. Embassy in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum. The nation is in the middle of a violent civil war and while neither side is targeting Americans, the US State Department says the African country is not safe and is giving a 'Do Not Travel' advisory. But with the Embassy not evacuated, it is uncertain how thousands of Americans still stuck in Sudan will get home. Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) discusses what planning went into the evacuation mission, what sparked the civil war, and how this crisis compares to the U.S.' withdrawal from Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Special Forces evacuated staff and family Sunday from the U.S. Embassy in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum. The nation is in the middle of a violent civil war and while neither side is targeting Americans, the US State Department says the African country is not safe and is giving a 'Do Not Travel' advisory. But with the Embassy not evacuated, it is uncertain how thousands of Americans still stuck in Sudan will get home. Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) discusses what planning went into the evacuation mission, what sparked the civil war, and how this crisis compares to the U.S.' withdrawal from Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan We continue to learn more about the leaked documents that have revealed a lot of sensitive information from the Ukranian war. Kellie Meyer, NewsNation Washington Correspondent, discusses new revelations that American Special Forces may have been on the ground in UkraineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan Parts Of The State Begin To Flood We've been previewing possible floods this week with the warm temperatures, now many areas of the state are experiencing floods and road damage. We speak with Glen Merrill, Hydrologist for the National Weather Service, to talk about the areas being impacted, and we ask him what other areas could be impacted in the future. Tips to Reduce the Chance of Flood Damage to Your Home Everyone wants to make sure they are keeping their homes safe in case floods reach their neighborhood. We call Kathy Riggs, Utah State University Extension Professor, to discuss steps to reduce flood and water damage to the home. New Proposal On Colorado River Use The Biden administration is considering asking western states along the Colorado River to accept unprecedented cuts to their water allotments. The Colorado River Authority of Utah, Gene Shawcroft, joins us to talk about how the states near the Colorado River are looking at this proposal, and whether they can reach a different agreement on time. News Roundup: State Flag Referendum In the latest segment of our news roundup, we talk about the results of the State Flag Referendum, Senator Mitt Romney's possible re-election in 2024 after filing with the FEC, rank choice voting in Utah, and NPR quitting Twitter. Could Utah Get A New Passport Processing Center? Utah's congressional delegation has petitioned for Utah to get its own passport processing center. We call Utah Representative Blake Moore to discuss what it would take for the state to be granted a processing facility, and why Utah deserves one. American Special Forces Reportedly In Ukraine We continue to learn more about the leaked documents that have revealed a lot of sensitive information from the Ukranian war. Kellie Meyer, NewsNation Washington Correspondent, discusses new revelations that American Special Forces may have been on the ground in Ukraine. Inflation Slows Down A new report shows new inflation numbers for the month of March, The consumer price index fell to a 5 percent annual increase in March, that's down from 6 percent in February. Phil Dean, Public Finance Senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Institute of Policy joins us to discuss the new numbers and what it means for Utahns. Utah Announces Possible MLB Stadium Big news today if you are a baseball fan or a sports fan! The Miller family has announced a coalition of Utah leaders has been convened to position Salt Lake City as an ideal market for Major League Baseball. Taylor and Maura discuss the new announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Baktash Ahadi. Baktash is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, speaker, facilitator, and human rights activist. Baktash is a returning guest and if you have not yet listened to my first conversation with him, I highly recommend taking time to listen to Episode 84, where Baktash shared pieces of his and his family's story of escaping Afghanistan as refugees when he was just a baby, getting resettled as a young boy in Carlisle Pennsylvania, and how that journey has impacted his life. I asked Baktash if he would come back to talk specifically about the film, Retrograde, of which he is an Executive Producer.  Retrograde tells the story of the American withdraw from Afghanistan in 2021.  Sponsored by National Geographic, what started with the intention of telling the story of the American Green Berets who served in Afghanistan, pivoted in May of 2021, when President Biden announced the withdraw of American troops, which built up to the major withdrawal and the takeover of the Afghan government by the Taliban on August 15, 2021. From Wikipedia: “Retrograde is a 2022 American documentary film that covers events that took place during the final nine months of the United States' 20-year war in Afghanistan. The film includes actions taken by the last American Special Forces units stationed there, Sami Sadat, a young Afghan general and his troops defending their country, and a chaotic exodus of its civilians, desperate to flee a country that will once again be controlled by the Taliban.” The footage that was captured in the making of this film is incredible, to say the least.  As I watched, I often was wondering, “how did they get this footage?”  So, that is among many other aspects that Baktash tells us about today. We also talk about what we as individuals can do today to make a positive difference in the continued story of Afghan refugees and Veterans of the war.   Retrograde is available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.  It is produced by Matthew Heineman and Caitlin McNally.  More of Baktash's work can be found at baktashahadi.org.Make Life Less Difficult

We are currently working on setting up a secure payment system through an American Special Forces veteran ran organization to get donations directly to Mikko's unit. They will be buying medical supplies, fuel, and other necessities. Joining me for this week's podcast is Mikko. Mikko is an active-duty Ukrainian Special Forces Soldier who has been fighting the Russians since the 2022 invasion began. Mikko saw combat in 2016 as a breacher in Eastern Ukraine, working for a Law Enforcement unit in the Special Operations Group. He transferred into a specialized role sending him overseas, where he was in charge of a K-9 section. When the Russians invaded Ukraine, he was in Istanbul on his way home. It was a surreal experience as everyone was heading west out of Kyiv, and he was racing east before the Russians could encircle Kyiv. Mikko was in Bucha, a city in Ukraine when the Russians were executing civilians and witnessed the horrific aftermath. We discussed the cultural nuances between Ukrainians and Russians, President Zelenskiy, the Azov Battalion, etc. Tune in! Main Takeaways Apprehending criminals in the lawless eastern regions of Ukraine President Zelensky Serving in A Special Recconassiance Unit Witnessing Russians Execute Civilians The Azov Battalion Russia Underestimating Ukraine Mariupol Connect With John Hendricks www.globalrecon.net Instagram Music provided by Caspian: www.caspian.band --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/globalrecon/support

Millions of civilians are caught in an unimaginable hell that continues to unfold in Ukraine.  But what's really happening on the battlefield? What weapons are making a difference? How are the Ukrainian and Russian militaries critically different? What critical missions in/around Ukraine might American Special Forces get tasked with? We've all seen lots of retired generals on cable news. And we've all seen quick videos on social media of tanks getting blown up. In this episode, we're going deeper in a way you haven't heard before. With a guest who knows more about 21st century battle than just about anyone. He doesn't just know it academically, he knows it personally. He's a returning guest and a true leader. Former Navy SEAL DEVGRU Commander, Chris Fussell.  Chris (@FussellChris) is a man who knows war. Steeled by leadership roles in the most selective Special Operations units in the military, he understands the chaos of modern combat. He led the most elite unit: the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) and Navy SEAL Teams 2 and 8 on some of the most critical missions of our generation.  He joined us back in Episode 50 in March, 2020–right before the pandemic exploded. And a month later for a special Dispatches. Chris spent 16 years at the tip of the spear for America's most complex national security challenges and as Aide-de-Camp to Gen Stanley McChrystal as he commanded the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in Iraq. He teaches leadership at Yale, speaks to packed audiences, and coaches top leaders worldwide.  He's the author of the bestsellers, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World and One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams and now serves as President of McChrystal Group--an elite management consulting and leadership development firm in Washington.  A former wrestler and with a degree in philosophy, Chris is a true warrior philosopher. He has a Master of Arts in Irregular Warfare from the Naval Postgraduate School, and received the Pat Tillman Award for highest peer-rated Special Operations Officer. His thesis focused on the interagency collaboration and intelligence sharing processes that drove effective, cross-silo collaboration during the peak of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Chris knows modern warfare. And he's gonna break down the strategic and tacticial. The political and psychological. Almost nobody you see on TV or hear on the radio has the depth of personal experience in combat that Chris does. Or the mind to pull apart what's happening beneath the headlines. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the news–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend events, get merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.  -Check out Chris' book: One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams   -Here's the video of the dancing Ukrainian troops that Paul's mentioned.  -WATCH video of the Paul and Chris conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Hear other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's podcast SOFREP senior editor and SOFREP Radio host Steve Balestrieri talks with Green Beret and Retired U.S. Army Colonel Mark Rosengard. Among other commanding roles, Colonel Rosengard served as the director of Task Force Dagger, the Special Forces unit and first American element in Afghanistan after 9/11. Colonel Rosengard was also the group deputy commander for 10th SFG and served in a number of countries. He finished his military career as chief of staff of SOCCENT.  Colonel Rosengard talks about the first days in Afghanistan post-9/11 and how, despite a multitude of challenges, Task Force Dagger succeeded in its mission.  He discusses the efforts to gain the trust of local warlords against the Taliban and how the American Special Forces had to negotiate and tread the differing and shifting allegiances of local and regional groups. All the while Task Force Dagger was hampered by a lack of intelligence and the technological limitations of the era, but received the support of a number of Afghans. Finally, Colonel Rosengard explains the difference between federal security and local autonomy and how the U.S. failed in understanding the importance of the latter for the Afghans. A better understanding of local autonomy could possibly have led to a stabler and safer Afghanistan both for the locals and the U.S. Tune in to another episode of SOFREP Radio and discover what America's finest faced to protect our way of life immediately after 9/11. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

25NOV2001: Johnny 'Mike' Spann was working in the CIA when al-Qaeda terrorists conducted their attacks on September 11, 2001. Before long, Spann, a prior Marine, found himself on the ground in Afghanistan, searching for these killers. Spann was one of the first Americans on the ground in Afghanistan and immediately set about tying in with local forces from the Northern Alliance. Spann focused on building relationships with local military leaders, specifically General Dostum, in preparation for the arrival of American Special Forces units that would hopefully turn the tide in the fight against the Taliban and al-Qaeda. Spann helped coordinate resources and relayed critical intelligence from the front lines as Dostum and his US advisors took the critical city of Mazar-i-Sharif in early November. As the first major victory over the Taliban, this battle saw quite a few enemy fighters offer to surrender. Of the new prisoners, Spann and his team pulled aside nearly 600 with suspected ties to al-Qaeda for further questioning to be done at a fortress known as Qala-i-Jangi. The prisoners were quickly moved during the night and placed in a cellar to be interrogated the following morning by Spann and his colleague. However, in the chaos, many prisoners were able to sneak weapons in with them. The following day, as Spann worked through the prisoners, asking where they were from, why they were in Afghanistan and more, shots rang out. The armed prisoners were staging an uprising and Spann was caught right in the middle. Fighting for his life, Spann emptied his pistol and rifle at close range before engaging dozens of al-Qaeda fighters in hand to hand combat. Overwhelmed and outnumbered, Spann was quickly killed, the first American killed in combat during the war in Afghanistan. The Northern Alliance guards locked down the fort and as US and British special operators arrived on scene, the retaking of the fort began. After a few days, with the help of American airpower, only a few dozen holdouts remained holed up in a cellar. General Dostum ordered the cellar flooded with cold water, forcing their final surrender. In all, barely 80 of the initial 600+ prisoners would survive the uprising.

Welcome to Vietnam! In this episode we follow the amazing true story of Lt James 'Nickie' Rowe. Nickie endures fungal infections, dysentery, friends dying and the infamous 'Forest of Darkness'. Nickie, so far, spends the longest time in captivity; 62 months. As a member of the Green Berets, the American Special Forces, Nickie had some juicy information. Knowledge that he would refuse to give up.

Chelsea and Rick were honored to chat with MG (Ret) Ken Bowra, an American Special Forces hero who's service goes back to the Vietnam War. MG Bowra talks about serving with the MACVSOG-- Military Assistance Command - Vietnam, Studies and Observations Group.He discusses different tactics used during recon missions, the importance of different types of equipment, and the brotherhood he had with the indigenous troops. It's a very interesting conversation that dives into the real experiences of a Special Forces soldier in Vietnam.Read the MACVSOG Presidential Unit Citation:http://www.specialoperations.org/macvsog_puc.htmlGlobal SOF Partner Highlight: Axiologic Solutions:https://axiologicsolutions.com/Support the show (https://gsof.org/individual-membership/)

-The head of ISIS was killed by American Special Forces and leftist mainstream media go full on absurd in their reporting because of Trump Derangement Syndrome. -More news from Clown world: Biological Men are starting to dominate Women’s sports so Rooster starts a hashtag campaign: #lettheyplay. -A USA Today article explains woke-splaining and Rooster and Crow disagree on how to pronounce LatinX. -Crow and Rooster get into a discussion about the definition of elitism. -Would You Rather questions are asked and answered. -Rooster gives the case for reparations. Email us: rooster@breadandcircusespodcast.com crow@breadandcircusespodcast.com

GRP 119-I have a great guest on with me for this episode. Ephraim Mattos, is a former U.S. Navy SEAL turned humanitarian aid worker. Mattos has an upcoming book releasing in October co authored by Scott McEwen (the author of American Sniper) called “City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the battle for Mosul”. Ephraim spent months in Iraq with the Free Burma Rangers providing medical care to Iraqi’s wounded during the battle to re take Mosul from ISIS. There is a viral video taken during the battle where Mattos, and a former U.S. Marine step out from behind a tank to provide covering fire for David Eubank as he sprints under ISIS sniper fire to rescue a little girl. Eubank is a former American Special Forces officer who founded the Free Burma Rangers. Mattos was shot shortly after the rescue. We discussed this event and much more. Enjoy. 0:00-Kevin Lacz on Mark Lee 2:11-Introduction to Ephraim Mattos, SEAL Teams, 7:19-The rescue of an Iraqi girl under ISIS sniper fire in Mosul. Getting shot by ISIS. 23:30-Free Burma Rangers. The war in Burma(Myanmar) is the worlds longest running civil war. 70 years. 43:44-The Nazarene Fund, The Fireside Journal, The City of Death Keep up with Ephraim below: www.thefiresidejournal.com Pre order a copy of his upcoming book here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_11?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=city+of+death+humanitarian+warriors+in+the+battle+of+mosul&sprefix=city+of+sea%2Cmovies-tv%2C133&crid=3GPDPVK0F7BTI Follow Global Recon below:   www.Globalrecon.net https://www.instagram.com/igrecon https://www.instagram.com/blackopsmatter www.twitter.com/igrecon https://www.facebook.com/GlobalReconPodcast/   Chantel Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/mission_critical https://www.instagram.com/altern8rv   Tim Kolczak:
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Matt and Steve discuss another New Line 90’s movie with an amazing look, that movie is Mortal Kombat!!!!   Podcast Time code: 00:00 Welcome and our experience with the Mortal Kombat game 05:02 VHS Box Art 09:44 Crew and Cast 21:56 Trailer and Movie Breakdown 47:28 Behind the Scenes & The Animated Film 59:41 What’s going in our Museum? 01:02:12 What’s Next?   Cast/Crew/Notes Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson Produced by Lawrence Kasanoff Based on Mortal Kombat by Midway Games Starring Christopher Lambert as Raiden, god of thunder and protector of Earthrealm who guides the warriors on their journey. He desires to aid the heroes in defending Earthrealm, but as he himself is not mortal, he is not permitted to participate in the tournament and may only advise them and act to prevent cheating. Robin Shou as Liu Kang, a former Shaolin monk, who enters the tournament to avenge his brother's death. He is also Kitana's love interest and among the first who notice her sympathy towards Earthrealm. As in most of the games in the Mortal Kombat series, Liu Kang is the main protagonist. This was Shou's second American film, as his last American role was in 1990, for the made-for-television film Forbidden Nights. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Shang Tsung, a powerful, sadistic and treacherous demon sorcerer, he is the film's main antagonist who killed Liu Kang's brother Chan. Tagawa was the filmmakers' first and only choice for the role; he was instantly selected after he came to his audition in costume, and read his lines while standing on a chair. Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage, a Hollywood superstar that enters the tournament to prove to the world that his skills are for real. He is also Sonya's love interest. Ashby trained in karate and tae kwon do especially for this film. Despite the intensity of the fight scenes coupled with the actors performing most of their own stunts, on-set injuries were surprisingly minimal; the only notable occurrence was a mildly bruised kidney Ashby suffered while shooting Cage's fight scene with Scorpion. Bridgette Wilson as Sonya Blade, an American Special Forces officer from Austin, Texas who's in hot pursuit of Kano, the criminal who killed her partner. She is also Johnny's love interest. Cameron Diaz was originally set to play Sonya, but she broke her wrist during a martial arts training session prior to shooting and was replaced by Wilson, who was jokingly nicknamed "RoboBabe" during production by director Paul W. S. Anderson. Wilson performed all her own stunts, including fight scenes. Release Date: August 18, 1995 Budget: 18 Million Box Office: 122.1 Million

GRP 109-I had the honor of having on Master Sergeant Changiz Lahidji. MSG Lahidji served on a Special Forces A-Team for 24 years. He was born in Iran and served in the Iranian Special Forces before immigrating to America. Changiz is a soldier at heart and wanted to serve his country. He joined the Army in 1978 and went on to become the first Muslim Green Beret in American history. Changiz was in a unique position to work special undercover assignments. He went undercover in Iran during the 1979 hostage crisis to spy on Iranian soldiers guarding the U.S. Embassy where Americans were being held, hostage. MSG Lahidji found himself in Afghanistan training the Afghani Mujahideen to fight against the Russian’s during the 1980’s. We talked about his role working undercover in New York City gathering intelligence on Omar Abdel-Rahman was also known as “The Blind Sheikh” an Egyptian born extremist who was connected to the 1993 World Trade Center Bombers. Changiz spent time in Afghanistan after 2001, as well as Iraq, and Africa. Master Sergeant Lahidji’s book Full Battle Rattle is available everywhere books are sold. Check out the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Full-Battle-Rattle-Longest-Serving-Team-ebook/dp/B073TSN3PQ 0:00-Intro 4:57- Iranian Special Forces to American Special Forces. Going undercover to gather intelligence during the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis 12:31-Training the Mujahideen in Afghanistan to counter Soviet aggression during the 1980’s. 24:55-Special assignment working undercover gathering intel on Omar Abdel-Rahman also known as “The Blind Sheikh”. Rahman was connected to the group responsible for the 1993 world trade center bombing. 32:30-The embassy bombing in Beirut in 1983. 42:35-Fallujah, Iraq 2003. Working in Sudan and driving for President Jimmy Carter in Africa. This episode is sponsored by my friends over at Biowave. BioWave is the non-opioid way to block chronic or acute pain at the push of a button. VA recognized, VA prescribed, FDA cleared and made in America, BioWave is used by over 30 VA’s and even professional sports teams. If you are a veteran or active military that needs help managing pain, visit BioWave.com and learn how to get treatment at no cost. www.BioWave.com Follow my co-host and my pages on social media. Links below. Global Recon: www.Globalrecon.net https://www.instagram.com/igrecon https://www.instagram.com/blackopsmatter www.twitter.com/igrecon https://www.facebook.com/GlobalReconPodcast/ HP Lefler: https://www.instagram.com/4runner.freyja Chantel Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/mission_critical https://www.instagram.com/altern8rv Music provided by Caspian: www.caspianmusic.net

Yochi, Zack, and special guest Loren DeJonge Schulman discuss President Trump's trip to Asia, where his warm feelings for foreign autocrats and refusal to discuss human rights abuses raise real questions about whether the leader of the world's biggest democracy actually cares much about democracy. Those concerns are magnified by Trump's ongoing calls for a criminal prosecution of Hillary Clinton, a move usually relegated to banana republics, not the US. On Elsewhere, they turn to one of the strangest US military scandals in memory: growing evidence that members of the elite Seal Team 6 killed an American Special Forces soldier who'd found evidence they were embezzling money. Yochi confesses to being a closet video game addict, Zack shares some strong feelings about Henry Kissinger, and Loren battles a Sudafed-fueled high.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The defeat of ISIS in its self-proclaimed capital of Raqqa—and its self-proclaimed caliphate—is a huge victory for the West and for the U.S.-backed forces that cleared that Syrian city of its remaining ISIS killers. Those self-proclaimed martyrs surrendered, by the way, refusing to fight to the death as ISIS propaganda had always proclaimed they would.The Syrian civil war continues and its ghastly toll continues to rise, of course—as does the war against ISIS. And not just in Syria and Iraq, but around the world as the death of five members of American Special Forces in Niger in October show—the sacrifice of the American military of the highest sort. Honor must be paid to their heroism and to the families of the fallen. Part of that honor is pausing to note that they and their brothers and sisters in arms are winning – that they are actually driving back radical Islamist terror. Congressman Mike Gallagher noted earlier this week, “that was unthinkable even a year ago under the tactics employed by the Obama administration.” We salute the liberators of Raqqa and the American Special Forces who assisted them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Renegade Nation it’s me Naughty Nicole and it’s time for another Renegade Review. And this time around, well we’re starting a whole new season of new shows and I’m going to try and review as many as a I can without wanting to slit my own wrists, so this time around, we’re starting with a little drama and a little funny. We’ll look at NBC’s The Brave and CBS’s Young Sheldon to whet our appetites for all the new and exciting shows….yep, that’s some serious badass sarcasm, in case you were wondering. So to start off our little roller coaster I’d like to share with you the explanation of the genesis for the military drama the Brave given by its series creator Dean Georgaris which will leave you with as much wanting as watching the first episode did for me. He didn’t invoke a strategic genius of Sgt Major Jonas Blane ala The Unit or even the war-is-hell mentality of Capt Benjamin Hawkeye Pierce ala MASH but instead the worst possible choices made by one Walter White. Where he states after watching documentaries about American Special Forces teams was impressed with their ingenuity and resiliency. He would read story after story and compare them to episodes of Breaking Bad where a small simple decision would lead to all these complications. This basic concept – where men and women who execute undercover, elite missions all over the world would often have to innovate on the fly when plans fall apart - became the Brave, a fictional paramilitary unit that works all over the globe, using the players’ intelligence, weapons knowledge, language prowess and cultural skills to set bad situations right. Meanwhile, back in the United States, a group of analysts provides real-time backup and much-needed technical support to the unit in the field.

In this third episode of the bodymindself™ podcast psychologist and cognitive scientist John Francis Leader (JFL) meets self-defence instructor and peak performance specialist Patrick Cumiskey to discuss self defence and learning by doing. Patrick Cumiskey is the chief instructor of Krav Maga Ireland and a psychotherapist whose work places a particular emphasis on peak performance psychology and mental toughness. He has trained over 30,000 people in Ireland including members of the Ranger Wing, Defence forces and Gardai as well as training United Nations Units preparing for deployment. Patrick was personally trained by the chief Instructor of Krav Maga Global Eyal Yanilov. Prior to qualifying as a Krav Maga Instructor in 2001 Patrick had qualified as 3rd Black Belt in American Kenpo. Patrick is also a certified Jeet Kun Do Instructor. He has trained as a Gracie Combatives instructor in the Gracie Academy in Los Angeles, USA and has undertaken extensive training with Navy Seal and other American Special Forces trainers. Find out more at kravmagaireland.com or patrickcumiskey.com . The bodymindself™ podcast, newly launched in 2017, is an ongoing series of conversations between JFL and others on the topics of applied psychology and cognitive science, experiential learning, perception, virtual and mixed reality, embodiment, mental processes and identification. The aim of the series is to include the voices of people from very diverse backgrounds, ranging from academia to those working on the frontline in applied fields, with the hope of gaining an even greater systematic understanding of the topics being explored. All references and views expressed are those of the person who expressed them and not necessarily those of JFL. Your comments, shares, likes and dislikes are very welcome and will help guide future discussions. To stay up to date follow on twitter.com/jfldotcom, subscribe on soundcloud.com/jfldotcom or http://itun.es/i67P795 and visit jfl.com . * * * References Full references for this episode are available here: https://jfl.com/blog/self-defence-experiential-learning-patrick-cumiskey-jfl-bodymindself