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Ephraim Mattos is a former Navy SEAL, the Founder of Stronghold Rescue, and the author of “City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul.” In this conversation, we talk about how Ephraim went from a Navy SEAL to a humanitarian, what actually goes on in the ground in conflict zones, how he is saving lives on a daily basis, and all the complexities that go into this work.  ======================= Buy book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Extraordinary-Life-Anthony-Pompliano/dp/0857199927/ ======================= Xapo Bank, the world's first fully licensed Bitcoin-enabled bank, offers military-grade security with an unmatched blend of physical and digital security, as well as pioneering regulatory oversight, so your funds are always protected. Beyond secure storage, they enable you to grow and use your Bitcoin. Earn daily interest in Bitcoin, spend with zero FX fees using a global card, and make instant payments via the Lightning Network for unrivalled access and convenience. Visit https://www.xapobank.com/pomp to join. ======================= The Pomp Podcast is powered by BetOnline.ag, the premier crypto-friendly place to gamble on politics and sports, casino, poker and horse racing. BetOnline.ag gives you the ability to use Bitcoin and more than a dozen altcoins to make deposits and withdraw your winnings. There are no crypto transaction fees, and processing is instantaneous and secure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://promotions.betonline.ag/pomp⁠⁠⁠ and use PROMO CODE: POMP100 to receive a 100% matching bonus on any crypto deposit. BetOnline.ag is available in nearly every country around the world, making it the top global gaming destination for crypto users. ======================= Pomp writes a daily letter to over 265,000+ investors about business, technology, and finance. He breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand language while sharing opinions on various aspects of each industry. You can subscribe at https://pomp.substack.com/ ======================= View 10k+ open startup jobs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dreamstartupjob.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enroll in my Crypto Academy: https://www.thecryptoacademy.io/

(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Ephraim Mattos is the East Asia Operations Manager for White Mountain Research and is the Founder and CEO of the Fireside Journal. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and went on to serve in the armed forces as a US Navy SEAL. EPISODE LINKS - PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey - MERCH: https://juliandorey.myshopify.com/ - AMAZON STORE: https://amzn.to/3RPu952 GUEST LINKS - IG: https://www.instagram.com/ephraimmattos/?hl=en - WEBSITE: https://strongholdrescue.org/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ6QnPdHprxpt7njhHMyw2CiAuGfA1NtPcT33J8dLdZ3EvoqMadK6jb0Dw_aem_UGZH-q7yd-nMVmmpBrCdCA FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey LISTEN to Julian Dorey Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5skaSpDzq94Kh16so3c0uz Apple ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendifier-with-julian-dorey/id1531416289 JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - Ephraim's Childhood 13:11 - Becoming a Navy SEAL 22:21 - Navy SEAL Boot Camp 34:23 - Graduating BUDs, SEAL Team 1 & Culture 41:40 - True Reality of War, Stephen Ambrose D-Day Book 52:45 - Afghanistan Deployment, Rules of Engagement 01:04:35 - Insane near-death story 01:13:11 - Most Intense Combat Firefight Mission Ever 01:25:23 - Ephraim leaves Navy SEALs 01:30:47 - The Rise of 1S*S; Tommy G 01:38:21 - Future after Navy SEALS; Ephraim deploys to Mosul, Iraq 01:49:51 - Terror Tunnels; Eddie Gallagher 01:58:33 - Mosul Chaos & IS*S Atrocities 02:07:37 - Ephraim shot by IS*S 02:17:40 - Aftermath of Ephraim's battlefield injury 02:26:23 - Andrew Bustamante & John Kiriakou; "Democracy" 02:36:01 - The Burma War 02:45:23 - China's Relationship w/ Burma & Dark Underworld in Asia 02:57:11 - Ephraim at War w/ Burma Insurgency 03:16:47 - What Causes all War CREDITS: - Host & Producer: Julian Dorey - Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.instagram.com/allaman.docyou/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 244 - Ephraim Mattos Music by Artlist.io

From Navy SEAL to Humanitarian: Ephraim Mattos on Courage, Sacrifice, and Saving Lives in War Zones. In this powerful episode, Marcus and Melanie meet with Ephraim Mattos, a former US Navy SEAL and founder of Stronghold Rescue & Relief. After leaving the SEAL teams in 2017 at the age of 24, Ephraim made a bold decision: instead of returning home, he volunteered on the front lines of the war against ISIS in Mosul, Iraq. His experiences there would change him forever. Ephraim shares harrowing details from his time with the Free Burma Rangers, a humanitarian group that provides aid to civilians in war zones. He recounts the unimaginable horrors he witnessed, from civilians fleeing the brutality of ISIS to the daring rescue missions he and his team conducted under constant enemy fire. One of these missions, during which Ephraim was shot while rescuing a young Iraqi girl, exemplifies the courage and sacrifice required to save lives in the most dangerous places on Earth. We dive deep into Ephraim's personal journey, chronicled in his book City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul, coauthored with American Sniper writer Scott McEwen. The conversation explores what it's like to face death on a daily basis and how Ephraim and his fellow volunteers embodied the credo: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." In this episode, Ephraim reflects on the emotional and physical scars of war, his recovery from his gunshot wound, and his unwavering commitment to helping those in need, even in the most perilous conditions. His stories of bravery, resilience, and humanity will leave you speechless. In This Episode You Will Hear: • Probably the biggest thing I learned in training that applies to everyday life is when things go really, really bad, one of the best ways of dealing with it, and actually pushing through is to laugh at it. (1:29) • I had my finger on the trigger. I had pressure on the trigger, just waiting for them to come out so I could get a body shot, and 2 heads pop out. It turns out it's two little girls. One was maybe ten; the other may five or six. They were weeping, crying, and they were running straight at me. And they were both wearing backpacks just like the backpacks that are just like the backpacks we just blew up an hour earlier. And they're running straight at me. (25:22) • I was in a firefight in Iraq, technically before my last day in the Navy. (29:19) • [The Iraqi army] They weren't super organized , or marksmanship, but as far as their courage and willingness to go toe to toe with ISIS, and I watched multiple time – an Iraqi tank would drive up, get blown up by an ISIS car bomb. And they would keep going. (31:25) • We assist every way we can, and we build relationships, by showing them we care, we're here to help, we're not crazy, we're not her to get in a gunfight. We just want to help you. (33:43) • We provide frontline mentorship for active security threats. If a tribe is facing genocide, we'll advise them on how to best use the resources they already have. (34:09) • There's a certain level of evil that people just don't see or understand. They don't understand a military unit would go into a village and just slaughter everybody. (36:06) • For people who actually care, what do you do? How do you help? (42:48) • If you care about what's going on in these conflicts, find multiple organizations that you like and give a little bit so several of them. You can make an impact, without having to take all the risk. (43:50) • 99.9 percent of our job is logistics, medical care, training medical care, suffering in the jungle. Yes, you're armed, but you're not there to get your rocks off. (48:11) • We bring in primarily guys with medic training. We don't bring in full-fledged doctors because the kind of stuff we're dealing with is emergency care – people stepping on land mines or getting shot. (50:38) • A couple of American missionaries were killed in Haiti. Stuff like that happens all the time. Nobody hears about it. It gets instantly buried under celebrity gossip and such. (53:19) Socials: - IG:  Strongholdrescue.org        - overwatch.co - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13 -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit Sponsors:    - Navyfederal.org           - Tonal.com [TNQ]    - PXG.com/TNQ    - GoodRX.com/TNQ   - greenlight.com/TNQ   - PDSDebt.com/TNQ   - drinkAG1.com/TNQ    - ghostbed.com/TNQ [TNQ]   - Shadyrays.com [TNQ]   - qualialife.com/TNQ [TNQ]   - Hims.com/TNQ   - Shopify.com/TNQ   - Aura.com/TNQ   - Moink.com/TNQ   - Policygenius.com   - TAKELEAN.com [TNQ]   - usejoymode.com [TNQ]   - Shhtape.com [TNQ]   - mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ

L'année 2023 s'achève aujourd'hui. L'occasion pour moi de vous offrir une rétrospective de 8 épisodes diffusés au cours de l'année. Ces épisodes m'ont marqué pour des raisons différentes mais ils ont en commun de m'avoir énormément inspirés. Julia Virat (épisode 24) a fait de son hypersensibilité une force qui lui a permis de devenir une des rares femmes guide de haute montagne, de parvenir à gravir El Capitan en solo et de devenir navigatrice. Romain Courcier (épisode 25), ancien opérateur du 1er RPIMA, a puisé en lui et dans l'amour de ses proches la force nécessaire pour survivre à son incarcération injustifiée dans des geôles dominicaines. Il a refusé une libération par le suicide et, assoiffé de justice, a combattu jusqu'à retrouver sa vraie liberté. Atteint de la maladie de Fanconi, Christophe Bichet (épisode 26) a déjoué les pronostics des médecins qui avait annoncé qu'il ne verrait pas l'âge adulte. Non seulement il l'a atteint, mais il a fondé une famille et est devenu l'un des meilleurs escaladeurs français. Cyrille Chaboune (épisode 28), opérateur du CPA 10, a perdu ses deux jambes en combattant Daech en Irak. Il aurait pu plonger dans la dépression et le renoncement mais sa force morale lui a permis de choisir le mouvement et, notamment, de préparer les JO de 2024 au sein de l'équipe de France de volleyball assis. Orianne Aymard (épisode 29) a failli perde la vie lors d'un accident cérébral. Cette expérience la conduira à enchaîner les exploits comme l'ascension du Lhotse puis de l'Everest en mai 2023. Lors d'une opération en Afghanistan, Ephraim Mattos (épisode 30) - alors opérateur au sein des Navy Seals – se trouve contraint de mettre en joue deux petites filles portant des sacs explosifs. Heureusement il n'aura pas à appuyer sur la détente. Cette expérience lui révélera sa vocation, celle de protéger et sauver les civils en zones de guerre au travers de son organisation « Stronghold rescue and relief ». Après une longue carrière d'infirmier au sein des forces spéciales, Adrien Jimenez (épisode 31) devient expert en psychologie positive, méditation de pleine conscience et cohérence cardiaque. Son témoignage éclairé révèle comment ces pratiques peuvent alimenter la résilience. Et last but not least, Loïc Blanchard (épisode 32) est un modèle d'énergie et d'inspiration au travers de son désormais célèbre podcast "Les Frappés".Quel bonheur de recevoir et de partager ces témoignages riches d'enseignements et de valeurs morales. Je sais que vous vous en nourrissez autant que moi et je m'en réjouis. Cela me donne la force et l'envie de continuer cette magnifique aventure. Merci pour votre fidélité et votre soutien. 

Do you want to know how it feels to face two little girls ready to blow themselves up ?   I am greatly honored to have Ephraim Mattos  on the podcast. Honored and lucky since he is receives a lot of requests for interviews and podcasts and is very selective.   The one thing that convinced him to accept my invitation was our common interest for Seneca. Amazing to realize that a philosopher that lived 2000 years ago can bring a former Navy Seal to accept discussing with a French podcaster.   Ephraim Mattos is indeed a former Navy Seal , the very famous and unique unit from the American Navy. The elite of the elite.   Ephraim shares with us his childhood and how his parent's education, rooted in aiding the community and in resilience, shaped his personality and brought him to make very unique choices for his life.   Indeed, after living through a horrendous experience in Afghanistan, where he faced to little girls who were ready to blow themselves up but finally renounced, Ephraim decided to dedicate his life in helping civilians in war zones.   After retiring from the Navy, he buys a ticket on a commercial plane to Iraq and joins a group of volunteers (former soldiers) to provide aid care to the wounded and help children, women and the elderly to escape. Ephraim and his comrades where the last line of defense between ISIS monsters and innocent civilians. Using his exceptional skills, he helped save dozens of them in particular during the horrible battle of Mosul.   Following this first experience, Ephraim founded a non-profit organization named “Stronghold rescue and relief ”, whose mission is to help civilian populations in war zones by teaching them basic medical skills, how to us communication tools and how to defend themselves.   Stronghold is particularly involved in Burma besides the Karen population who is persecuted by the military junta which is aiming at an ethnic cleansing of the minority.    I have never met once in my life a person like Ephraim. Without any political agenda, with no motivation other that his deeply rooted humanity, Ephraim sacrifices his life, uses his unique skillset, to helping the weak and oppressed.    Some people talk about oppression, some people protest, some people tweet…Ephraim actually risks his life enabling people to defend themselves.   Such a mission is not risk-free. Suffering from PTSD, Ephraim is in constant tension as he saw and lived so many horrific events. But he found meaning, through his actions but also in philosophy. He reads Seneca every day to help him grow and heal.   These are all the reasons why Ephraim is such a unique guest. I hope you will enjoy this episode and please, don't hesitate to go on Stronghold and rescue's web site to help the organization.   Références:  City of death : humanitarian warriors in the battle of Mosul  (E. Mattos - Center Street) Stronghold rescue and relief  : https://strongholdrescue.org 

Retired SEAL and author Ephraim Mattos was shot in the calf while volunteering as a medic with the Iraqi Army as he was transitioning out of the Navy. It was all caught on camera and went viral. He recovered from his wound, and ever since, he's been working constantly to continue a life of service and to help people who need it most in some of the most violent places on the planet. That's why he started Stronghold Rescue & Relief, a non-profit built to give aid to people in literal war zones. Mattos sits down with Black Rifle Coffee Co.'s Evan Hafer to talk about his new mission in life, what it's like to know he'll be heading into heavy combat in Burma in the next couple of months (and whether or not he's armed on these missions), that unique struggles people are facing in that country, the trials and tribulations faced by GWOT veterans of all stripes, and lots more on this week's Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. Follow Ephraim Mattos: Instagram Stronghold Rescue & Relief

Ephraim Mattos is the founder of Stronghold Rescue & Relief, a non-profit organization that protects and cares for families in conflict zones.He is a former Navy SEAL, and the author of “City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul”.You can support Stronghold's mission at www.strongholdrescue.org .Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, and became a member of a west coast SEAL Team. After leaving the US Navy SEAL Teams in 2017, at the age of 24, he flew to Iraq and joined a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Rangers, who, while under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, assaulted across ISIS minefields, used themselves as human shields, and sprinted down ISIS-infested streets-all to retrieve wounded civilians. Ephraim founded Stronghold Rescue and Relief, a non-profit dedicated to sending highly trained former Special Operations personnel into the heart of violent conflicts around the world in order to find and help the families caught in the crossfire, as well as assist oppressed people in multiple countries facing genocide and human trafficking. Today, Ephraim continues to conduct humanitarian rescue and relief operations around the world.  Sign up for the new G14 newsletter here: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/exclusive Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

Venezuela. Ukraine. Burma. Africa. A former Navy SEAL Sniper, Ephraim Mattos is the founder of Stronghold Rescue & Relief, a humanitarian aid organization dedicated to protecting families in conflict zones all over the world. Keen listeners of the show may recall that Ephraim's actually been in the studio before - way back on Episode 53, when he was just getting started and finding his way. Now, thanks to the support of listeners just like you, he and his colleagues are saving lives and changing landscapes all over the globe. But in the worst places, run by the most vile of people, it's important to remember - no good deed goes unpunished.----------Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:30 - Stronghold Smugglers08:25 - The Plan to Take Back Venezuela17:55 - I Do Not Represent the U.S. Government23:05 - Choosing Where to Help26:45 - Good Guys, Bad Guys, and American Media34:50 - A Horror in Ukraine46:55 - Are You Sure They're Navy SEALS? 50:20 - Going to Burma01:06:35 - Listener Supported01:08:15 - A Jungle Ambulance Service01:18:30 - The Snake Gunfight01:26:00 - Losing My Friend01:41:45 - Escaping the Ambush01:51:45 - The Story Never Really Ends01:54:30 - The Cities Are Warzones01:56:45 - So... What Are You Packing?02:03:15 - ...Jungle Squirrel?02:07:15 - Worldly Souvenirs02:11:25 - Going In and Getting Out02:16:55 - What's Next for Stronghold Rescue----------Support Ephraim Mattos & Stronghold Rescue:Website - Stronghold Rescue & Relief - https://strongholdrescue.orgInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongholdrescueFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/strongholdrescue ----------Sponsors:ManscapedSave 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MikeDrop at Manscaped.com. That's 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MikeDrop at Manscaped.com. Focus on the face and use the Beard Hedger Pro Kit for the cleanest look in the game.----------MUD/WTRGo to mudwtr.com/mike to support the show and use code MIKEMUD for 15% off----------BUBS NaturalsThe BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB' Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.Go to bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order. ----------Ketone-IQYou can find Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com. Visit https://hvmn.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout to save 20%. Again, that's https://hvmn.com/MIKEDROP for 20% OFF promo code: MIKEDROP----------Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.petALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet

City of Death tells the unforgettable story of an American warrior turned humanitarian forced to fight his way into and out of a Hell on Earth created by ISIS.City of Death is the true story of Ephraim Mattos and what he witnessed while volunteering as a frontline combat medic during the historic battle to retake Mosul from ISIS - the deadliest urban combat the world has seen since WWII.

In this episode, we welcome Ephraim Mattos to the show. Ephraim is a retired Navy SEAL and the founder of the humanitarian organization Stronghold Rescue & Relief. In this episode, we discuss the vehicle attack during a Christmas parade in Waukesha, WI, the Kyle Rittenhouse trial verdict and its impact on Kenosha, WI, his thoughts on the United States pulling out of Afghanistan, the status of the rescue of the 17 Christian missionaries that were kidnapped in Haiti, the deteriorating situation in Burma, and much more! Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE Stephenson Knives — Get 10% off your order when you mention the Undaunted.Life podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Ephraim Mattos to the show. Ephraim is a retired Navy SEAL and the founder of the humanitarian organization Stronghold Rescue & Relief. In this episode, we discuss his book, what it was like being shot by ISIS, the shady dealings of some “humanitarian” organizations, the horrors he saw in the Middle East, how those horrors have affected his belief in God, his thoughts on Jesus, and much more! Let’s get into it… Quick Resilience Boost suggested materials: - WEBSITE: Stronghold Rescue & Relief: https://strongholdrescue.org/ - BOOK: “City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul” by Ephraim Mattos and Scott McEwen: https://bit.ly/2RZuKGd - YOUTUBE: Navy SEAL Sniper Fights ISIS With An AK-47 (Helmet Camera): https://bit.ly/3onSwI8 - VIMEO: Mosul Rescue: https://vimeo.com/527382744 Partner with us: www.undaunted.life/donate Book Kyle to speak at your event: Email info@undaunted.life or www.undaunted.life/contact Web: www.undaunted.life Follow us: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undauntedlife/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undauntedlife - TikTok: https://bit.ly/3alIC3X YouTube: - Undaunted.Life: A Man’s Podcast: http://bit.ly/3luILq2 Podcast: - Apple Podcasts/iTunes: http://bit.ly/undauntedlifeapple - Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/undauntedlifegoogle - Spotify: http://bit.ly/undauntedlifespotify - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/undauntedlife - Stitcher: http://bit.ly/undauntedlifestitcher - iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/undauntedlifeiheartradio Free YouVersion Devotionals: - A Man's Devotional: https://bit.ly/2ykKIPQ - An Undaunted Marriage: https://bit.ly/2zRsBO2 Follow the host Kyle Thompson: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleokc/?hl=en - Twitter: https://twitter.com/kyleokc?lang=en Intro/outro music: Artist: August Burns Red Track: Cutting the Ties Album: Leveler: 10th Anniversary Edition Buy the Album: https://augustburnsredtourmerch.com/ Listen on Apple Music: https://apple.co/3oJxd3V Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bNZYqM

Ephraim Mattos is a former Navy SEAL who now dedicates himself to humanitarian work. His book, City of Death, Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul, is a riveting and in depth journey into some of the world’s most dangerous humanitarian missions.Joined the Free Burma Rangers on a mission which was partially captured on film. One camera was rolling when Ephraim was shot during a rescue, and the video went viral. Ephraim used that platform to gain support for his mission of helping people who most need help, in places most people won’t go. His organization, Stronghold Rescue and Relief, whose mission is “to send highly-trained former Special Operations warriors into the heart of the storm to find and assist families in need.” We interviewed Ephraim in 2018. His story is still powerful and his message about rising above hate is even more relevant today than it was then, In this episode, we share some of Ephraim’s intense stories, as well as his messages about the reality behind Post Traumatic Stress in veterans, and the power of loving those beside you more than you hate those against you. Subscribe to our Newsletter!Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow Us On TwitterSubscribe on YouTube

Ephraim Mattos is the Exectuive Director of Stronghold Rescue & Relief — a non-profit humanitarian organization whose mission is to protect and care for families in active conflict zones. He is also a former Navy SEAL sniper and the host of Clarity and Chaos podcast.Ephraim's podcast can be found here: https://clarityandchaos.com, and his charity is at www.strongholdrescue.comThe audiobook of City Of Death is available here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/City-of-Death-Audiobook/1549142704Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.comYou can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores.If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or www.rbl.orgThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.ukCombat Combover - www.combatcombover.comKamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.ukRite Flank - www.riteflank.co.ukZulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastrapsFor clips and content from the show, behind the scenes, and photos and videos of the guests' time on operations, follow @veteranstateofmind on Facebook and Instagram, and go to www.vsompodcast.com for links to all the connected sites, and an online submissions form for sending in your questions to the show. Cheers!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=Ea-uUc26ENbNBYWd6-2779MBUZrl6WymCW_b0GdibwrG6-xBlWcpjLS6osk9OqZFbR9wOm&country.x=GB&locale.x=GB)

This week we talk to someone who isn't exactly "Average", Former Navy SEAL turned Humanitarian Worker Ephraim Mattos. We chat with Ephraim about his childhood, life in the military and what lead him to his current mission with his Humanitarian Organization, Stronghold Rescue and Relief. We also discuss his book City of Death as well as the current state of affairs in America. IG: @ephraimmattosWebsite: strongholdrescue.orgBook: City Of Death: Humanitarian Warriors In The Battle Of Mosul

Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, and became a member of a west coast SEAL Team. After leaving the US Navy SEAL Teams in 2017, at the age of 24, he flew to Iraq and joined a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Rangers, who, while under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, assaulted across ISIS minefields, used themselves as human shields, and sprinted down ISIS-infested streets-all to retrieve wounded civilians. Ephraim founded Stronghold Rescue and Relief, a non-profit dedicated to sending highly trained former Special Operations personnel into the heart of violent conflicts around the world in order to find and help the families caught in the crossfire, as well as assist oppressed people in multiple countries facing genocide and human trafficking. Today, Ephraim continues to conduct humanitarian rescue and relief operations around the world. Stronghold Rescue and Relief City of Death by Ephraim Mattos

Ross Patterson and Dan Hollaway welcome special guest, former Navy Seal Ephraim Mattos to discuss Stronghold Rescue and Relief, which is one of the most insane non-profit groups on the planet.  His missions to Burma and Venezuela are not only inspiring, but he is put into the worst possible conditions every with his life on the line every single day.  He tells us why he does it, the craziest missions he's been on, and what it REALLY takes to be a Navy Seal.  Powerful show.

Ross Patterson and Dan Hollaway welcome special guest, former Navy Seal Ephraim Mattos to discuss Stronghold Rescue and Relief, which is one of the most insane non-profit groups on the planet.  His missions to Burma and Venezuela are not only inspiring, but he is put into the worst possible conditions every with his life on the line every single day.  He tells us why he does it, the craziest missions he's been on, and what it REALLY takes to be a Navy Seal.  Powerful show.

I've had the pleasure of speaking to quite a few fellow combat vets about their experiences in the Middle East. Even with that, I wasn't prepared for hearing Ephraim's account of the battle for taking back Mosul from ISIS after U.S. Forces pulled back. Author of "City of Death" and founder of Stronghold Rescue and Relief, Ephraim Mattos shares his detailed account of a truly remarkable battle in one of the oldest cities on Earth. Visit Stronghold Rescue and Relief at www.strongholdrescue.org @strongholdrescue Find City of Death on Amazon Support our sponsors: Origin Labs - https://originmaine.com/origin-labs/ @ORIGIN USA Bubs Naturals www.bubsnaturals.com @bubsnaturals Apparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at https://trikos.com Online dog training at https://teamdog.pet Team Dog Facebook - @TeamDog Training Books, Blog, Media and more from Mike Ritland at https://mikeritland.com

Speaking 1:1 with Ephraim Mattos, former Navy SEAL sniper and combat medic, survivor of the deadly urban Battle of Mosul, producer/host Jeff Gabriel discovers an uncomplicated, humble, and candid guy…someone to have a beer with at a local bar. But Mattos has experienced and survived atrocities of war that few of us can even imagine.Retired from the military, he continues to join other humanitarian warriors in saving those least likely to be helped by conventional humanitarian or missionary work – such as the Free Burma Rangers on the frontlines of the war on ISIS. He is founder of Stronghold Rescue & Relief for people suffering from genocide and human trafficking, reinventing the way things are done in the humanitarian world. “I want to be on the frontlines,” he says, “going into places where other people can’t go to do things other people can’t do.”Share some fascinating insights into Mattos’ background and psyche which, combined with his unique skill set, continue to propel him into harm’s way to make the impossible possible.

Scott McEwen, Co-author of the #1 NY Times Best Selling Novel AMERICAN SNIPER, has joined forces with former US Navy Seal and volunteer member of the Free Burma Rangers, Ephraim Mattos to write the novel "City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul". Hear McEwen's account of Mattos' efforts fighting alongside the Iraqi army in the battle against ISIS. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/les-norman/support

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Former US Navy SEAL Ephraim Mattos teamed up with New York Times bestselling author Scott McEwen (American Sniper) to write City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul. City of Death tells the unforgettable story of an American warrior turned humanitarian forced to fight his way into and out of a Hell on Earth created by ISIS. https://www.wmrgrp.com/ephraim-mattos/

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Upon leaving the US Navy in 2017, Ephraim became heavily involved in humanitarian and rescue operations inside Northern Iraq against ISIS while volunteering with the humanitarian organization Free Burma Rangers.  On June 2, 2017 he was shot by ISIS while conducting a rescue operation in ISIS-held territory inside West Mosul as a part of the Free Burma Rangers team.  The team gained international attention when a video of the rescue went viral on the internet.   Ephraim is the author of City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors In the Battle of Mosul published by Hachette Book Group.  Written alongside Scott McEwen, co-author of the #1 New York Times best-selling book American Sniper, City of Death details Ephraim’s harrowing humanitarian journey to Iraq   Currently, Ephraim manages and directs rescue and relief efforts throughout South East Asia as a part of White Mountain Research’s partnership with Operation Underground Railroad. Read the full article, watch the video, and more here

Upon leaving the US Navy in 2017, Ephraim became heavily involved in humanitarian and rescue operations inside Northern Iraq against ISIS while volunteering with the humanitarian organization Free Burma Rangers.  On June 2, 2017 he was shot by ISIS while conducting a rescue operation in ISIS-held territory inside West Mosul as a part of the Free Burma Rangers team.  The team gained international attention when a video of the rescue went viral on the internet. Ephraim is the author of City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul Written alongside Scott McEwen, co-author of the #1 New York Times best-selling book American Sniper, City of Death details Ephraim’s harrowing humanitarian journey to Iraq  Currently, Ephraim manages and directs rescue and relief efforts throughout South East Asia as a part of White Mountain Research’s partnership with Operation Underground Railroad (www.ourrescue.org)and Mercury One’s Nazarene Fund (www.thenazarenefund.org). Content Original posted  on WHITE MOUNTAIN RESEARCH GROUP titled Ephraim Mattos https://www.wmrgrp.com/ephraim-mattos/  If you enjoyed this episode, please Comment Share and leave a review... Come Hang With US as WE Discuss The Show  Want to start a podcast? https://www.facebook.com/groups/SYWTP/ Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here Affiliate Links - Which means if you click and buy our company will get paid... Audio Books have been a huge part of my journey. Audible changed the game by taking the books you love and turning them into Audio.... Check it out here https://amzn.to/2KeGXC5 Have you struggled with getting on podcasts? Have you found it difficult getting exposure? Check out what Abigail Sinclaire is doing with Human Network Connection

Upon leaving the US Navy in 2017, Ephraim became heavily involved in humanitarian and rescue operations inside Northern Iraq against ISIS while volunteering with the humanitarian organization Free Burma Rangers.  On June 2, 2017 he was shot by ISIS while conducting a rescue operation in ISIS-held territory inside West Mosul as a part of the Free Burma Rangers team.  The team gained international attention when a video of the rescue went viral on the internet. Ephraim is the author of City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul Written alongside Scott McEwen, co-author of the #1 New York Times best-selling book American Sniper, City of Death details Ephraim’s harrowing humanitarian journey to Iraq  Currently, Ephraim manages and directs rescue and relief efforts throughout South East Asia as a part of White Mountain Research’s partnership with Operation Underground Railroad (www.ourrescue.org)and Mercury One’s Nazarene Fund (www.thenazarenefund.org). Content Original posted  on WHITE MOUNTAIN RESEARCH GROUP titled Ephraim Mattos https://www.wmrgrp.com/ephraim-mattos/  If you enjoyed this episode, please Comment Share and leave a review... Come Hang With US as WE Discuss The Show  Want to start a podcast? https://www.facebook.com/groups/SYWTP/ Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here Affiliate Links - Which means if you click and buy our company will get paid... Audio Books have been a huge part of my journey. Audible changed the game by taking the books you love and turning them into Audio.... Check it out here https://amzn.to/2KeGXC5 Have you struggled with getting on podcasts? Have you found it difficult getting exposure? Check out what Abigail Sinclaire is doing with Human Network Connection

Hour 1  True or False, President Trump threatens to cut off aid to Honduras over immigration caravan? ...Who was Jamal Khashoggi?...journalist who was cut into pieces?...The Arch Duke Ferdinand moment is upon us?...news out of Turkey should be taken with a grain of salt...news of recordings of journalist being 'chopped into pieces'...media phenom...again lets questions the current sources? ...New Poll: Most Devices Celebrities In America? ...Beto vs. Cruz...Debate #2...The Great White Hope?...Nope! ...How hard is it to spend 60 Trillion dollars?   Hour 2 #BelieveAllWomen?...Hillary Clinton #MeToo backlash...says husbands case (Monica Lewinsky) was an not abuse of power...you know things are bad for Hillary when Vox goes after her? ...Surprise! Surprise! it's Bill O'Reilly Wednesday..."Hillary Clinton wants to run for President again"...she's not going away quietly...chaos on the streets of Portland...Antifa harasses 911 victim..."we have a activist left-wing press"...how do we get out of bed with Saudi Arabia?...'we can't'...but Saudi Arabia must pay a price for this ...Wait, what Glenn purchased the Cleveland Browns?...want's to change their uniforms?   Hour 3 "City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul"...The NazareneFund.org...Former Navy-Seal and East Asia Operations Manager, Ephraim Mattos joins to discuss how he has gained worldwide attention after his rescue of an Iraqi girl went viral on the internet and on mainstream media?...the Nazarene Fund is stopping terror from happening all over the world.= Beacon of Hope ...The rise of the concentration camps in China? ...CNN Sickness?.. treats Donald Trump like a 'boy band'...Trump completely dominates their News (lives) ...In the end Texans will Vote Cruz...and the Great Governor Greg Abbott...we never hear about all the good Abbott is doing for Texas...Abbott 2024? ...MercuryOne.org = 53,000 meals served? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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