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President Trump brokers a historic ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Although the agreement was made, Israel still chose to drop bombs on Iran before the 12 hour window closed. This put the deal on shaky legs and President Trump rebuked both Iran and Israel for the attack after the deal had been done. Iran has upset Qatar and other neighbors, so their options are running thin. Today Dr. Seb Gorka takes us inside the White House to get a play by play of how things went down. Operation Midnight Hammer was Top Gun Maverick on steroids, as B-2 bombers dropped 12 bunker buster bombs on Iran's nuclear sites. Even as the online community went up in arms, just days later, President Trump brought a peace deal, showing that he is not a forever war president. In case you haven't been paying attention, the attack on Fordow sends a message to regimes and dictators. President Trump will deliver overwhelming precision force to protect Americans and American interests, just like he did when he took out Sulemani and the chemical weapons plant in Syria. Chad Robichaux, a former Force Recon Marine, takes us inside the mission planning, the brilliance and sophisticated execution from the joint forces. The leadership of President Trump and Pete Hegseth is inspiring young men and women around the country. As Hegseth has brought back the warrior ethos, U.S. military recruiting is at a high. Chad unpacks how sleeper cells may be activated inside the U.S. and how you and your loved ones can stay prepared. Featuring: Dr. Seb Gorka Senior Director of Counterterrorism | Trump Administration https://www.whitehouse.gov/ Chad Robichaux Host | The Resilient Show Former Force Recon Marine https://theresilientshow.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: Riverbend Ranch Riverbend Ranch has been around for 35 years, selecting cattle that have higher marbling and tenderness than any other beef. You cannot get this beef in your grocery store. Riverbend Ranch ages their beef for 21 days and you'll find it more tender and flavorful than even the finest restaurants. So, if you're ready to have the best steak of your life, head to https://www.riverbendranch.com. Use promo code: SEAN to get $20 of your first order. TAX Network USA Talk with a strategist at Tax Network USA... it's FREE. Stop the threatening letters. Stop looking over your shoulder and put your IRS troubles behind you, once and for all. Whether you owe $10,000 or $10 million, Tax Network USA can help you! Reach out to them today at 1-800-245-6000 or visit https://tnusa.com/SEANSPICER ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a Force Recon Marine with eight deployments, PTSD, and a shattered life discovers faith and purpose? Chad Robichaux, founder of Mighty Oaks and Save Our Allies, shares the raw, unfiltered truth of combat, trauma, and the power of brotherhood. From suicidal despair to rescuing 17,000 people during the Afghan collapse, Chad's story will wreck you—in the best way possible.This is more than military heroism. This is about identity, spiritual warfare, and why real warriors don't fight alone. Hear how one man's redemption led to a movement that's saving lives across the globe. Whether you're struggling, healing, or looking for purpose—this is for you.Chad's Books:Saving Aziz: https://amzn.to/44aSjOFA Mission Without Borders: Why a Father and Son Risked it All for the People of Ukraine: https://amzn.to/3HwcgXESilent Horizons: https://amzn.to/43YeXbO

Aziz was more than an interpreter for our guest Chad Robichaux, a Force Recon Marine, during his eight deployments to Afghanistan. He was a teammate, brother, and friend. More than once, Aziz saved his life. And then he needed someone to save him. When President Joe Biden announced in April 2021 that the United States would be making a hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, our guest knew he had to get Aziz and his family out before Taliban forces took over the country. Join us to hear a gripping account of two heroes and a daring mission that put human hearts and names alongside the headlines of one of the most harrowing moments in our history. Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Dailey is a United States Marine Corps Special Operations veteran and the author of TOUGH RUGGED BASTARDS, a memoir detailing his time as a sniper, Force Recon Marine, and founding member of MARSOC Det One - the first USMC SOCOM unit. After retiring in 2008, after two decades of service, John shaped the future of Marine special operations as Training and Education Branch Director at the Marine Raider Training Center.  FOLLOW JOHNInstagram:  @j.a.dailey Facebook: @WaIkingPointOrgLinkedIn: @daileyjaWebsite: https://www.jadailey.com/FOLLOW JACKInstagram: @JackCarrUSA X:  @JackCarrUSAFacebook:  @JackCarr YouTube:  @JackCarrUSASPONSORSCRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/Bravo Company Manufacturing - BCM Stock MOD3:https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-stock-mod-3-black/  and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSATHE SIGs of Jack Carr  P365 Collection: P365XL with Red Dot Optic, P365, P365X-Macro, P365 Custom with True Precision, and P365 Legion.Visit https://www.sigsauer.com/ and on Instagram @sigsauerinc Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here: https://jackcarr.co/gear 

Jason Lee Morrison is a U.S. Marine Force Recon Veteran who's seen action in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel. Having deployed into the invasion of Iraq, he would go on to serve eight years as an elite Force Recon Marine, before spending the next few years working for various U.S. Government organizations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as Israel and Palestine during the Israeli-Hezbollah war. Jason's perspective is uniquely grounded in his upbringing, being born in America but raised in Indonesia before coming back stateside to serve his country. Since then, Jason has transitioned into a career in technology development and consulting in government and private sectors, before pivoting full-time to writing about his work, his past, and on occasion, poetry and prose. ---------- Support Jason Morrison - Get Your Copy of Jason's Books 'The Perfect F*cking Life' and 'Finally Somehow Home' at https://www.theperfectfuckinglife.com/selected-work-1 Website - https://www.theperfectfuckinglife.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swiftnshiftyninja/ ---------- Sponsors: C. Crane When the internet goes dark, radio still works! Order Your C. Crane CC Skywave SSB 2 today when you call C. Crane's U.S. based Customer Service at 800-522-8863 or visit https://ccrane.com/drop and use code DROP at checkout for 10% off orders over $75! ---------- Helix Go to https://www.helixsleep.com/mikedrop for 20% Off Sitewide! That's https://www.helixsleep.com/mikedrop for 20% Off Sitewide. https://www.helixsleep.com/mikedrop ---------- Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use code MIKEDROP to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off! ---------- BUBS Naturals The 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 https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order. ---------- TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog's Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog's health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike's bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the show, Force Recon Marine, and a true subject matter expert in aviation KG Spradley joins us on this Annex Episode. He breaks down exactly what may have went wrong in the tragic DC plane collision that took place earlier in the week. Note that this was recorded prior to the more recent Philadelphia plane crash and this is why we do not touch on that. KG's book "War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale" is available now, go pick it up. He is on Instagram @KGSpradleyAuthor and on X @CommandoAuthor Follow us:http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod For full video of this episode subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@battlelinepodcast  

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As we keep charging into the New Year where many of us have big dreams, goals, and resolutions for 2025, it is important that we are also reminded that anything worth value in this life will come at a cost. Today, we’re joined by someone who understands the ultimate cost - someone who understands sacrifice, discipline, and mental toughness and who can help turn your commitments into consistency. Joining us today is Chad Robichaux. Chad is a highly decorated former Force Recon Marine and Department of Defense Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran, and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. During our conversation today, Chad will discuss and unpack the topics of discipline, mental toughness, accountability, and the four pillars that he believes comprise true resilience in everyone’s life. Don’t miss this incredibly life-giving conversation! Chad Robichaux’s website: https://www.chadrobichaux.com/ Mighty Oaks Foundation website: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Chad Robichaux is a former Marine, MMA champion, podcast host, and author of several books. Mighty Oaks is also his foundation that focuses on rehabilitating veterans. One of his books is also currently being developed into a feature film.Chad's Website: https://www.chadrobichaux.com/Mighty Oaks: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/Chad's Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Without-Borders-Father-Ukraine/dp/1400247756/www.worldviewmatters.tv© FreedomProject 2024

On this episode we give our take on the re-election of President Donald Trump and what this means to the country. Our guest, KG "Tadpole" Spradley served as a Force Recon Marine and combat aviator. Additionally he worked with special programs and other government agencies, as well as his work in helping to create the Kurdish Air Force. He was last on with us for Episode 220 which had a tremendous response, and we are always glad to have him on the show. His book "War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale" is available now, go pick it up. He is on Instagram @KGSpradleyAuthor and on X @CommandoAuthor Follow us:http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Embrace every moment with distinction, with Elansor. Visit https://elansor.com/ For 20% off your first order with Bubs Naturals go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation For 15% off select Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer.   For full video of this episode subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@battlelinepodcast   

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Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and as a paramilitary officer in clandestine operations. His clandestine operations include buying the stinger missile launcher used in the shoot-down of FLIPPER 75. Check out his book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergrpahics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comKirk's linkshttps://www.kgspradleyauthor.com/https://www.reconsniperfoundation.org/00:00:00 Intro | Blackwater Team Organization00:07:29 Driving Blackwater Vehicles00:17:14 Meeting Erik Prince00:24:25 Military Industrial Complex00:32:10 I Quit | It's Not For Everyone00:37:38 Paramilitary Officer00:42:40 Diplomatic Cover for Espionage Operations00:47:03 Buying a Stinger Missile | Flipper 7500:56:01 QRF on Undercover Missions01:05:29 From Bar Bouncer to Paramilitary Officer01:12:21 Maintaining a Cover Identity01:19:16 The Hangover

Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and member of the National Guard. Kirk was in Ramadi as a Blackwater contractor during some of the heaviest fighting in 2005 and authored the book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale.This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the link  to learn more about their benefits for active duty service members, veterans, and spouses!https://www.snhu.edu/formeractionguysSupport the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergrpahics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comKirk's linkshttps://www.kgspradleyauthor.com/https://www.reconsniperfoundation.org/00:00:00 Intro Ad00:01:26 Military School00:10:55 Marine Corps Boot Camp00:23:21 Marine Corps Radio Operator00:30:26 Joining Marine Recon00:39:07 BRC vs ARS00:43:34 Recon Team Missions00:52:36 Wanting More | Tier 1 Options01:03:54 Joining Blackwater01:12:41 Blackwater Logistics01:16:44 First Time in Combat | Ramadi 200501:20:08 Juba the Sniper01:25:24 The Kill Video01:35:30 What Happens When a Contractor is Killed01:45:40 Becoming the Hunter | Special Mission Unit

Chad Robichaux is a former Marine, MMA champion, podcast host, and author of several books. Mighty Oaks is also his foundation that focuses on rehabilitating veterans. One of his books is also currently being developed into a feature film.Chad's Website: https://www.chadrobichaux.com/Mighty Oaks: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/Chad's Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Without-Borders-Father-Ukraine/dp/1400247756/www.worldviewmatters.tv© FreedomProject 2024

Why would a father and son risk it all for the people of Ukraine? Steve welcomes Former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux to take us on a journey through his book A Mission Without Borders. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty and military veteran communities with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Chad is also the President and Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies, and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Chad is a bestselling author and is regularly featured on national media. In addition to Chad’s military service, he has served our nation as a Special Agent with the US Federal Air Marshal Service and the US State Department as a Surveillance Detection Senior Program Manager. Chad is a Medal of Valor recipient for his bravery beyond the call of duty in law enforcement. Chad has earned an MBA from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and is a board-certified pastoral counselor with a focus on PTSD. Chad is married to his wife Kathy of 26 years, and they have a daughter and two sons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome Chad Robichaux back to the show. Chad is a retired Force Recon Marine that served eight combat deployments in Afghanistan, retired MMA Champion, 4th-degree BJJ black belt, best-selling author, speaker, and Founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. He's also the co-founder of Save Our Allies (SOA) which rescues American Citizens, Permanent Residents, SIV Holders, and other special populations from conflict zones and contested areas like Afghanistan and Ukraine. In this interview, we discuss how he got involved with the humanitarian effort created by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the atrocities and war crimes that he witnessed firsthand while in Ukraine, how his eldest son got involved in the mission with him, the underground network of Ukrainian pastors coordinating the local war effort, and much more. Let's get into it…  Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are BACK! And what better way than with Episode 100!This week we welcome Dennis Price, Force Recon Marine and Founder of Heroes 4 Humanity.  After multiple deployments during the Global War of Terrorism, Dennis fought through life's dark path to emerge blessed with faith in God and a new mission.  Dennis turned from an instrument of war into the hand of God traveling the world helping others.  Made up of veteran special operators, H4H strives to provide global and stateside humanitarian aid and assistance.  Simply put, their goal is to go do the right thing by helping people in need, wherever that may be.  Internationally, they deploy tier 1 operators and special operators with decades of real world experience to conduct humanitarian missions in extreme environments.  Stateside, they respond to natural disaster events.  Responding in real time, Heroes for Humanity tailors each mission to focus on the most pressing, highest need, situations.  As a result, their volunteers and heroes are all mission dependent.  They are also assisting in the mission of providing triage, personnel evacs for children, security, and humanitarian aid for orphans and children.We discuss how God, and Dennis' faith, guide his actions and how each individual is faced with the decision to standby and watch or act.  Dennis has chosen to act, and make the world a better place for all of humanity.  From the Fall of Afghanistan to the Tornadoes of Tallahassee, we talk about it all in this weeks episode. To learn more about Heroes 4 Humanity visit https://heroes4humanity.usTo Donate and help Heroes for Humanity perform their mission go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/a5925aa7-6994-4247-9271-527face51842

This is part two of our conversation with Miguel Zeran.Miguel Zeran, aka Z, is a retired Marine Master Sergeant, PhD candidate, and a coach at Building the Elite.He's a former Force Recon Marine who holds a bachelor's in Health & Wellness, a master's in Kinesiology, and is in his third year of doctoral pursuits in Human & Sport Performance. He is a CSCS, CPT, SFG1, and trained Health Coach sitting for the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) board exam this year.He has spent over 14 years teaching, coaching, and training military and first responder populations in Marine Reconnaissance, the US Air National Guard, the Naval Special Warfare component of the Chilean Navy, Wildland Firefighters in the BLM and US Forest Service, Municipal/Structure Firefighters, and Law Enforcement.His operational experience across multiple countries and conflicts, alongside his educational pursuits and training, has afforded him a unique perspective on what it takes to gain and maintain health, wellness, and fitness sufficient to succeed in any clime and place.If you want to work with Miguel, you can see our coaching options on our website and learn more about him and his approach to performance health coaching here. You can also reach him directly at Miguel@Buildingtheelite.comTimestamps:00:00:22 Health Coach Certification Explained00:05:47 Miguel's PHD Dissertation00:12:26 What Does a Career Look Like for a Firefighter?00:15:20 Taking Care of Our Firefighters in the Face of Growing Fire Seasons00:19:56 What Drew Miguel to Building The Elite00:28:08 Best & Worst Advice Miguel Was Ever Given00:30:00 Outro

Miguel Zeran, aka Z, is a retired Marine Master Sergeant, PhD candidate, and a coach at Building the Elite.He's a former Force Recon Marine who holds a bachelor's in Health & Wellness, a master's in Kinesiology, and is in his third year of doctoral pursuits in Human & Sport Performance. He is a CSCS, CPT, SFG1, and trained Health Coach sitting for the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) board exam this year.He has spent over 14 years teaching, coaching, and training military and first responder populations in Marine Reconnaissance, the US Air National Guard, the Naval Special Warfare component of the Chilean Navy, Wildland Firefighters in the BLM and US Forest Service, Municipal/Structure Firefighters, and Law Enforcement. His operational experience across multiple countries and conflicts, alongside his educational pursuits and training, has afforded him a unique perspective on what it takes to gain and maintain health, wellness, and fitness sufficient to succeed in any clime and place.If you want to work with Miguel, you can see our coaching options on our website and learn more about him and his approach to performance health coaching here. You can also reach him directly at Miguel@Buildingtheelite.comTimestamps:00:00:22 Intro to Miguel Zeran00:01:45 Cliff Notes of Miguel's History00:04:38 Difference Between Recon & Forced Recon00:06:59 How was the Transition from Reconnaissance Marines to MARSOC Perceived?00:09:45 Selection Course Differences in Recon and Forced Recon 00:12:31 Where Do The 3 Communities Stand Now? (Recon, Force Recon, MARSOC)00:14:08 What It's Like Watching People Go Through What You Went Through00:15:26 What Did You Learn About People in Selection?00:17:00 Advice For Preparing For Recon Marines00:20:03 Swimming Requirements in Recon00:22:07 Later Phases of Training00:23:06 Living in Chile With Family While Serving00:24:20 Transitioning from the United States to Chile00:28:56 Level of Professionalism and Quality Control In Central/South American SOF 00:31:24 Budgetary Contrast For Food, Equipment, etc.00:34:35 Working on Your PHD After Retirement00:36:53 Miguel's Take on Higher Education for Marines00:40:40 Education as a Tool to Reintegrate Into Society00:42:10 Outro

Tonight's guest is Ret. Maj. Bruce “Doc” Norton served two tours to Vietnam as a member of USMC Force Recon. Much of the episode covers Doc's experiences in Vietnam, which included conducting more than 25 long-range reconnaissance patrols. After Vietnam, he received his commission, and served as a Marine Infantry Officer until retirement in 1992.  After the military, Doc worked as the Director of the Marine Corps' Command Museum, has authored 13+ books, including his latest project, “Voices From Vietnam,” a book/playwright modeled after Tom Brokhaw's “Greatest Generation Speaks.” Voices From Vietnam is scheduled to release this November on Veteran's Day.  History Highlights: 1). Family military lineage that dates back to the American Revolution. 2). The legend of Clover “Bucky” Coffman — He received a Battlefield Commission to 1st Lieutenant … When Doc met him, Bucky had earned the Navy Cross, 3x Silver Stars, 5x Bronze Stars, and 7x Purple Hearts… 3). Discussion about setting up Harbor Sights in the bush — which sometimes included making coffee with C-4 explosives in the mornings. 4). Jungle penetrators, ladders, and SPIE rigs used to evacuate recon troops from the jungle quickly.   5). Gurkha-style ambushes to capture a HVT on a trail and a real close-call. 6). Story of a Force Recon Marine tragically killed by a tiger. 7).  Voices From Vietnam book/playwright and Doc's other history books.  8). Favorite galleries and exhibits at the US Marine Corps' Command Museum. Buy Doc Norton's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00F5CSNE8/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=45ac1fa8-f8c1-42d4-ba71-3d9a0637d3c9 Listen to the full episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-night-history/id1553678075  Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qWvBOyBvlK7yJ9SAZa8m2?si=9cef1a38625e4708  This link is for other podcast platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history Ways to support the channel:   Listener Support: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history/support  10% Discount Code using MATTFRATUS at HR4K's store. HR4K is a UK lifestyle brand founded by British SAS veteran, friend, and guest of the show (Episode 7) Ben Garwood. Follow the link here: https://www.hr4k.uk/?ref=MATTFRATUS Join 13K followers of Late Night History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latenighthistory/ #History #USMC #Marines #ForceRecon #LateNightHistory #OralHistory #VoicesFromVietnam --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history/support

Our assignment is to honor the Lord and use our lives for His purposes, wherever He places us. In this message, Pastor Allen Jackson offers three powerful examples of this as he interviews Chad Robichaux, Kayleigh McEnany, and Eric Metaxas. As a former Force Recon Marine, a New York Times Bestselling author, and a former Press Secretary for President Donald Trump, they each have very different callings on their lives, but there is a unifying quality in all three. They are each willing to lay down their lives and allow God to use their talents, abilities, and life experiences to strengthen the people around them and our nation. As they share their stories, we see different types of courage the Church desperately needs. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, visit this link: allenjackson.com/podcastdonate

Joseph is a veteran of both US military and US government special operations units. He is a former Force Recon Marine, Army Special Forces ‘Green Beret', and a former operative with the CIA's Special Activities Division / Special Operations Group…..Ground Branch. While serving with the SAD/SOG he deployed to OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) in Iraq, and OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) in Afghanistan and numerous other countries in the Middle East and Africa fighting in the Global War on Terrorism. Joseph is the co-star of the show ‘Dual Survival' on the Discovery Channel. He has survived in every climate and terrain on the planet. From the jungles of Sri Lanka to the deserts of Oman to the glaciers of Norway and everywhere in between. He is considered a subject matter expert on extreme wilderness survival, urban survival as well as disaster preparedness. Follow Joe Teti: Website: www.spartanamericana.com www.joeteti.com His book can be found on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Lone-Operator-Survive-Thrive-Modern/dp/1633939790/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WYVSLDJQ8PXM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hKLi66p56ccsqew2hZM-MA.83kbjscjFw9pIHKGOpwl6KBwvW0vLrJKJsMYWm9oTGI&dib_tag=se&keywords=lone+operator+joe+teti&qid=1713960325&sprefix=lone+opera%2Caps%2C800&sr=8-1

Matt Baker is the voice of TV promos, national commercials and Discovery Network's thrilling "Shark Week". But, before he was a celebrity voice actor, he was an enlisted Marine.We talked with him about his unlikely entrance into the world of celebrity voice over, his work on Shark Week and the art of making a script come to life.We also hear how his love of reading (while on Navy ships as a Marine) inspired him to become an author. Baker shares details from his latest novel "Strange Circles". It's a crime thriller with a supernatural twist featuring an ex-Force Recon Marine turned detective, who searches for a killer and ultimately must stop a bomb plot in Washington DC.Baker shares some interesting details about his writing process and what it's like living in the nation's Capitol.Check out the killer new book "Strange Circles" hereMore about celebrity voice actor Matt Baker here:https://www.mattspeaking.com/home/ Or follow him @BigBaldVOTo reach CBS Eye on Veterans, Host, Phil Briggsphil@connectingvets.comFollow on X@philbriggsVet@EyeOnVeteransSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce "Doc" Norton is a Vietnam veteran who served as a medic in the 3rd Force Recon Company, 1st Force Recon Company, and with the Navy. He has written 15 books on the Marine Corps history, and he retired as an oral historian with the Corps. Most recently, he has co-authored a book and play titled "Voices From Vietnam." Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod For 20% off your first order with Bubs Naturals go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For full video of this episode subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@battlelinepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Robichaux is a United States Marine Corps Veteran, former LEO, Best Selling Author, and Founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, a peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery program for U.S. Veterans. Mighty Oaks has raised over 55M dollars for Veterans and First Responders and has served over 500,000 service members. In addition to helping U.S. Veterans and First Responders, Robichaux helped create Save Our Allies, an organization that played a vital role in assisting the United States' Afghan allies in escaping Afghanistan during the disastrous withdrawal. Now, his humanitarian work has extended to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where Robichaux and his team are on the ground executing recovery operations. This episode documents his entire life story. Pre-Order the book now: https://www.chadrobichaux.com/mission-without-borders Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lairdsuperfood.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://shopify.com/shawn https://mypatriotsupply.com https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://hvmn.com/shawn https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner Chad Robichaux Links: Website - https://www.chadrobichaux.com Podcast - https://www.staydangerous.com Twitter / X - https://twitter.com/ChadRobo Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chadrobichauxofficialpage Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chadrobo_official Mighty Oaks - https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org Save Our Allies - https://saveourallies.org PRE-ORDER - https://www.chadrobichaux.com/mission-without-borders Saving Aziz Book - https://savingaziz.org Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we wanted to share an episode from a little while back. We believe that it provides immense value and there are some new listeners, so we wanted to re-post it. On today's episode, Dennis speaks with former Force Recon Marine, DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan, Author and Founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, Chad Robichaux. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSd and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Having spoken to over 400,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 4,500 active military and veterans at four Mighty Oaks Ranches around the Nation, Chad has become a go-to resource and is considered a subject matter expert on faith-based solutions to PTSd, having advised the former Presidential Administration, Congress, the VA, the DoD, and was appointed to serve as the Chairman of a White House Veterans Coalition. Chad is also the Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit that's mission is focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Save Our Allies began as a personal quest for Chad, as he set out to rescue his long-time friend and Afghanistan interpreter, but the mission quickly evolved because of Chad's compassion for people and his servant heart. Since its inception, Save Our Allies has safely evacuated over 17,000 people that were trapped in Afghanistan and is now helping in Ukraine. Chad is a bestselling author and has written a number of books related to veteran care and overcoming life's challenges, donating over 250,000 copies to the troops during his resiliency speaking tours. He is regularly featured on national media outlets and his story was notably shared in a short film by I Am Second and the documentary, Never Fight Alone. Currently, a life-story motion picture movie is being produced based on Chad's #1 best-selling book, An Unfair Advantage. Today, Chad discusses his story that led him to join the Marines at 17 years old, war stories of the Afghan War, his rescue missions throughout his career and why he continues that mission today and the importance of having compassion for those in need. Find out more about Chad here: https://chadrobichaux.com/ Donate to help the rescue missions here: https://donate.mightyoaksprograms.org/?utm_campaign={campaign_id}&utm_source=google-ads&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjwg4SpBhAKEiwAdyLwvC1425XOR4UcUygWmrDf70z0htRKTI02iPwqNhmeflbXutKWz190_hoCvdYQAvD_BwE Follow Chad here: https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official/?hl=en If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/    or    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

We begin this episode covering the passing away of Kris's dad James Paronto. If you'd like to show your support, please make a donation to an organization he supported as an athlete and veteran advocate, Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy, in his name over at https://www.woundedwarriorua.org/ - KG "Tadpole" Spradley is our in-studio guest this episode who served as a Force Recon Marine and combat aviator. Additionally he worked with special programs and other government agencies, as well as his work in helping to create the Kurdish Air Force. Currently he is a commercial pilot in Atlanta. Kirk is actually the first Force Recon Marine ever featured on the show. In this episode we get into some incredible training and war stories, as well as the difference between Recon Marines (one of those being friend of the show Rudy Reyes) and Force Recon Marines. He has an upcoming book that you need to support when it comes out soon which will be titled "War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale." Learn more over at http://kgspradleyauthor.com . He is also on Instagram @KGSpradleyAuthor and on X @CommandoAuthor Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Ned's Mellö Magnesium is an instant hit! Nourish your entire body with their proprietary superblend with 3 forms of chelated magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, and over 70 trace minerals. It propels memory, mood, brain function, stress response, nerve and muscle health, and SLEEP. And about 75% of Americans are deficient in it!! Go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@battlelinepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Dennis is joined again by former Force Recon Marine, DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan, Author, Pro MMA Champion and Founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, Chad Robichaux. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSd and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Having spoken to over 400,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 4,500 active military and veterans at four Mighty Oaks Ranches around the Nation, Chad has become a go-to resource and is considered a subject matter expert on faith-based solutions to PTSd, having advised the former Presidential Administration, Congress, the VA, the DoD, and was appointed to serve as the Chairman of a White House Veterans Coalition. Chad is also the Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit that's mission is focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Save Our Allies began as a personal quest for Chad, as he set out to rescue his long-time friend and Afghanistan interpreter, but the mission quickly evolved because of Chad's compassion for people and his servant heart. Since its inception, Save Our Allies has safely evacuated over 17,000 people that were trapped in Afghanistan and is now helping in Ukraine. Chad is a bestselling author and has written a number of books related to veteran care and overcoming life's challenges, donating over 250,000 copies to the troops during his resiliency speaking tours. He is regularly featured on national media outlets and his story was notably shared in a short film by I Am Second and the documentary, Never Fight Alone. Currently, a life-story motion picture movie is being produced based on Chad's #1 best-selling book, An Unfair Advantage. Today, Dennis and Chad discuss managing and coping with guilt, helping others, building an impactful business to help safe lives, building your legacy, the conflict in Israel, focusing on what's important and making an impact. Find out more about Chad here: https://chadrobichaux.com/ Donate to help the rescue missions here: https://donate.mightyoaksprograms.org/?utm_campaign={campaign_id}&utm_source=google-ads&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjwg4SpBhAKEiwAdyLwvC1425XOR4UcUygWmrDf70z0htRKTI02iPwqNhmeflbXutKWz190_hoCvdYQAvD_BwE Follow Chad here: https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official/?hl=en If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/    or    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

Chad Robichaux is a former Force Recon Marine, MMA champion, author, and founder of two non-profits serving military veterans and refugees.Chad deployed to Afghanistan 8 times, and in this episode he opens up about his battle with PTSD; how he almost became another veteran suicide statistic; and how that experience inspired him to help other veterans using faith-based programs.Chad also shares:-How abuse and a family tragedy shaped his childhood in rural Louisiana-His views on the 2nd Amendment, firearms training, and school shootings-What led him to a Marine Corps recruiter at age 17-America's role as the "world's policeman"-How his Mighty Oaks Foundation helps veterans overcome combat trauma through faith-based resiliency programs-How he rescued his longtime friend and interpreter from Afghanistan as the U.S. military withdrew from the country-Helping thousands of innocent Afghans escape as the country crumbled through Save Our AlliesChad's charitable cause:Mighty Oaks Foundation, which "provides peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery programs that serve as the catalyst to assist our Nation's Warriors dealing with challenges related to the struggles of daily military life, combat deployments and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) offered at no cost to our Nation's Warriors, including travel at beautiful ranches across the US."Books mentioned in this episode: Wild at Heart by John EldredgeLetter to the American Church by Eric MetaxasBonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric MetaxasGood to Great by Jim CollinsIs Atheism Dead? by Eric MetaxasSaving Aziz by Chad RobichauxUnfair Advantage by Chad RobichauxConnect with Chad online:Chad's WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebook

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with former Force Recon Marine, DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan, Author and Founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, Chad Robichaux. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSd and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Having spoken to over 400,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 4,500 active military and veterans at four Mighty Oaks Ranches around the Nation, Chad has become a go-to resource and is considered a subject matter expert on faith-based solutions to PTSd, having advised the former Presidential Administration, Congress, the VA, the DoD, and was appointed to serve as the Chairman of a White House Veterans Coalition. Chad is also the Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit that's mission is focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Save Our Allies began as a personal quest for Chad, as he set out to rescue his long-time friend and Afghanistan interpreter, but the mission quickly evolved because of Chad's compassion for people and his servant heart. Since its inception, Save Our Allies has safely evacuated over 17,000 people that were trapped in Afghanistan and is now helping in Ukraine. Chad is a bestselling author and has written a number of books related to veteran care and overcoming life's challenges, donating over 250,000 copies to the troops during his resiliency speaking tours. He is regularly featured on national media outlets and his story was notably shared in a short film by I Am Second and the documentary, Never Fight Alone. Currently, a life-story motion picture movie is being produced based on Chad's #1 best-selling book, An Unfair Advantage. Today, Chad discusses his story that led him to join the Marines at 17 years old, war stories of the Afghan War, his rescue missions throughout his career and why he continues that mission today and the importance of having compassion for those in need. Find out more about Chad here: https://chadrobichaux.com/ Donate to help the rescue missions here: https://donate.mightyoaksprograms.org/?utm_campaign={campaign_id}&utm_source=google-ads&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjwg4SpBhAKEiwAdyLwvC1425XOR4UcUygWmrDf70z0htRKTI02iPwqNhmeflbXutKWz190_hoCvdYQAvD_BwE Follow Chad here: https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official/?hl=en If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/    or    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

Welcome to the NH 2A Podcast where we discuss anything related to the Second Amendment including firearms, gear, and current events. Hosted by Jared and Jacob in the free state of New Hampshire. In this episode, we are joined by Blake Flannery of the Instagram account @blakewater0326. Blake is a retired Force Recon Marine with a career full of knowledge and experience related to reconnaissance and other recon tasks. Highlighted topics include Blake's military background, the selection process to become a recon Marine, how Marine Recon teams are structured, various levels of training and skills required, and the transition of these skills and procedures to the civilian side as it relates to the American Rifleman. Be proficient, politically active, and polite. *** Any information contained in this podcast should not be considered to be legal advice ***Support the showLinktree: https://linktr.ee/nh2aPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/nh2apodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nh_2a_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NH-2A-112290513643619

Dave Stalling is a former Force Recon Marine who has deeper understanding of what it means to be part of the natural world. He was the former conservation writer for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundations - Bugle Magazine for a decade. He has also worked for the U.S. Forest Service, the National Wildlife Federation, Trout Unlimited and is a past President of the Montana Wildlife Federation. He now serves on the Advisory Committee for Wildlife for All.  Dave spoke about his deep passion for Grizzly Bears, nature, and all predators including wolves. He went in depth about the beliefs within his hunting circles and communities, which led to his departure from several organizations, and why wildlife management practices need to change.Dave Stalling Wildlife For All@thewolfconnectionpod

On a Memorial Day edition of Chris Fabry Live, former Force Recon Marine and author Chad Robichaux describes the harrowing rescue attempt of an Afghan interpreter named “Aziz.” In 2021, when the U.S. was pulling out of Afghanistan, thousands were left vulnerable to the Taliban. Hear the inspiring story about the lives saved on Monday's Chris Fabry Live.

On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with Chad Robichaux to discuss America's withdraw from Afghanistan, those left behind, and what life is like under Taliban rule. Chad Robichaux is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor. He completed eight combat deployments to Afghanistan during his time of service and as a contractor. Chad co-founded the organization Save Our Allies. It's a non-profit whose goal it is to help American citizens, refugees, and American allies who assisted U.S. efforts in the War on Terror in Afghanistan. He is also the founder of The Mighty Oaks Foundation and is the author of the book Saving Our Allies. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-with-andy-stumpf/id1677415740 Shop IRONCLAD Apparel: https://shop.thisisironclad.com/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original. Visit https://www.thisisironclad.com to learn more. Be sure to subscribe to @thisisironclad on YouTube and major social platforms. Follow us on Social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ThisIsIRONCLAD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisironclad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisironclad Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://thisisironclad.com/newsletter

Most of you know I have a deep love for those who have served, those who serve, and for their families who support and pray for them along the way. I come from a strong line of military patriots and was taught early on that ‘Freedom wasn't free....that it has a price.' Take a walk through Arlington cemetery sometime if you have never done it like I've been able to do with my dad and it will deeply impact you. I've also learned through the years as a counselor the toll and impact that serving and war in particular can have on people. I've sat face to face with individuals that have witnessed some significant atrocities of war that have scarred them deeply and how difficult it can be to then embace the process of coming back home and reintegrating oneself into civilian life. I've learned that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is real, and that many of our wounded HEROS struggle with loneliness, homelessness, and even suicide. Thankfully, during today's conversation, you are going to hear a very moving and at times graphic story of one of America's most decorated and finest military patriots and heros, Chad Robichaux. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor with 8 deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command Task Force. And although this man understands service and sacrifice, he also is no stranger to adversity. During today's episode we will be going on a journey into the heart, mind, soul, and story of a man who has experienced brokenness yet found wholeness is an unwavering God. Thankfully, by the grace of God, Chad is now being used in a mighty way as a warrior in the Kingdom of God having started both the Mighty Oaks Foundation and the Save Our Allies non-profit - two incredible ministries that help and rescue dozens of military veterans as well as American allies and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. If you are feeling led to give and help support financially, or even if you just want to learn more about these incredible missions and join the team of prayer warriors, please visit the links or check out some of Chad's incredible resources below:Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/ Save Our Allies: https://saveourallies.org/ (Book) Saving Aziz: How the Mission to Help One Became a Calling to Rescue Thousands from the Taliban - https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Aziz-Mission-Calling-Thousands/dp/1400238137 (Book) An Unfair Advantage: Victory in the Midst of Battle - https://www.amazon.com/Unfair-Advantage-Victory-Midst-Battle-ebook/dp/B08G8Y8M5X/

Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSd and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Having spoken to over 275,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 4,000 active military and veterans at four Mighty Oaks Ranches around the Nation, Chad has become a go-to resource and is considered a subject matter expert on faith-based solutions to PTSd, having advised the former Presidential Administration, Congress, the VA, the DoD, and was appointed to serve as the Chairman of a White House Veterans Coalition. Chad is also the Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit that's mission is focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Save Our Allies began as a personal quest for Chad, as he set out to rescue his long-time friend and Afghanistan interpreter, but the mission quickly evolved because of Chad's compassion for people and his servant heart. Since its inception, Save Our Allies has safely evacuated over 17,000 people that were trapped in Afghanistan and is now helping in Ukraine. Chad is a bestselling author and has written a number of books related to veteran care and overcoming life's challenges, donating over 200,000 copies to the troops during his resiliency speaking tours. He is regularly featured on national media outlets and his story was notably shared in a short film by I Am Second and the documentary, Never Fight Alone. Currently, and a life-story motion picture movie is being produced based on Chad's #1 best-selling book, An Unfair Advantage. In addition to Chad's military service, he has served our nation as a Special Agent with the US Federal Air Marshal Service and the US State Department as a Surveillance Detection Senior Program Manager. Chad is a Medal of Valor recipient for his bravery beyond the call of duty in law enforcement. Chad has earned an MBA from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and is a board-certified pastoral counselor with a focus on PTSd. Chad is married to his wife Kathy of 27 years, and they have a daughter and two sons and two granddaughters. Hunter and Hayden are both 3rd generation Marines in the Robichaux family and share Chad's passion as lifelong martial artists. Chad is also a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under the legendary Master Carlson Gracie Jr and is a former Professional Mixed Martial Arts Champion having competed at the highest levels of the sport. Sign up for the new G14 newsletter here: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/exclusive

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What an incredible guest we have on this week's Team Never Quit Podcast. Marcus engages in a compelling discussion with former Force Recon Marine, Chad Robichaux. With eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force, Chad overcame his personal battles with PTSD after nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic. Chad is the founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. He has spoken to over 450,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 4,600 active military and veterans at four Mighty Oaks Ranches around the U.S. He has served as an advisor to former President Trump, Congress, the VA, and the Department of Defense. Another one of Chad's personal endeavors, Save Our Allies, is focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies and vulnerable people still trapped in Afghanistan. His original mission was to rescue his long-time friend and Afghanistan interpreter, but the mission quickly evolved because of Chad's compassion for people and his servant heart. Since its inception, Save Our Allies has safely evacuated over 17,000 people that were trapped in Afghanistan and he is now helping in Ukraine. As if that weren't enough, Chad is a lifelong martial artist. He holds a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and is a former Professional Mixed Martial Arts Champion having competed at the highest levels of the sport. In this episode you will hear: • My family has 84 years of military service. (11:38) • I was raised in a very dysfunctional home because my father never recovered from Vietnam. (13:26) • Our operation was compromised and I ended up being abducted. (28:52) • On the surface, everything seemed fine. Then I crashed, had an affair, filed for divorce, and attempted to take my life. The some amazing people came around me and helped us to restore my family and my faith. (32:39) • I tried to build the courage to take my life and I had my Glock 40 caliber pistol, but I was interrupted, and it was enough to pump the brakes. (33:20) • My wife asked me: “How can you do all you did in the military, but when it comes to your family, you'll quit?” (34:19) • You're gonna deal with anxiety, depression, and anger, but you could respond to it in a better way that could lead you to a better place. 37:36) • God's like a centerpiece solution, because a lot of what we deal with are spiritual wounds. (38:31) • President Bush signed the Opportunity for Faith Mission in 2001, then in 2009, President Obama signed a policy to override that, and take funding away from faith-based programs. (53:14) • In Afghanistan, people couldn't go in to help, but in Ukraine you could drive a bus across the border to do mass evacs. (55:37) • I've been getting a lot of heat like: Why are you going over there to help – the governments is corrupt. None of that matters. These people didn't ask for any of this. They're being invaded by a super power. (58:15) • Glenn Beck (Radio Show Host) raised 21 million dollars to support our mission. (77:49) • The White House said there were 100 Americans left [in Afghanistan] but without debate there were thousands of Americans still there. (80:38) • You don't leave Americans behind. The White even promised that they wouldn't but they did. (81:43)

Chad Robichaux is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Special Operations Task Force. After overcoming his own personal battles with PTSd, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit that has served over 400,000 Warriors through their faith-based combat resiliency programs. Chad also Co-Founded Save Our Allies, a non-profit established out of his own personal desire to save Aziz from Afghanistan. To date, Save Our Allies has safely evacuated over 17,000 people from Afghanistan and conducted 10 trips to Ukraine since February to provide life-saving equipment and spiritual resiliency programs to the Ukrainian frontlines as the Russian invasion continues.

The Feds have dropped criminal charges against an Afghan soldier who has been held in U.S. custody since September after attempting to cross the United States' southern border. The soldier is Abdul Wasi Safi who worked directly with U.S. Special Forces but was left behind during the evacuation and had to find a way to reach his brother who lives in Houston, Texas. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Chad Robichaux, former Force Recon Marine, author of 'Saving Aziz' and co-founder of 'Save Our Allies', about the Abdul Safi and the work that has been done and still needs to be done in getting Afghan allies out from under Taliban rule.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Robichaux is a Former Force Recon Marine & DOD Contractor. He joins Mike to discuss his new book called “Saving Aziz” which focuses on Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Who is Aziz and what is this story all about? How did the Biden administration fail America so horribly with this withdrawal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Robichaux joins the podcast this week as we examine the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and consider how an independent rescue mission led to the successful evacuation of 17,000 people from the Taliban's terrorist regime. Chad led this daring operation, and is the author of the book Saving Aziz: How the Mission to Help One Became a Calling to Rescue Thousands from the Taliban. We also discuss the resilience of Afghanistan and its people, his direct interaction with the Taliban, and what we can learn from this twenty-year war.Chad Robichaux is a former Force Recon Marine and DOD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan and is the co-founder of Save Our Allies, which evacuated more than 17,000 people from Afghanistan in 2021. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Chad has become a go-to resource and a subject matter expert on faith-based solutions to PTSD, having advised the former presidential administration, Congress, the VA, the DOD, and was appointed to serve as the Chairman of a White House Veterans Coalition.--She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today's news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don't have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let's face it, you're in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aziz was more than an interpreter for our guest, a Force Recon Marine, during his eight deployments to Afghanistan. He was a teammate, brother, and friend. More than once, Aziz saved his life. And then he needed someone to save him. When President Joe Biden announced in April 2021 that the United States would be making a hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, our guest knew he had to get Aziz and his family out before Taliban forces took over the country. Join us to hear a gripping account of two heroes and a daring mission that put human hearts and names alongside the headlines of one of the most harrowing moments in our history.

In this episode, we welcome Chad Robichaux back to the show. Chad is a retired Force Recon Marine that served eight combat deployments in Afghanistan, retired MMA Champion, 4th-degree BJJ black belt, best-selling author, speaker, and Founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. He's also the co-founder of Save Our Allies (SOA) which rescues American Citizens, Permanent Residents, SIV Holders, and other special populations from conflict zones and contested areas like Afghanistan and Ukraine. In this interview, we discuss his new book out now called Saving Aziz: How the Mission to Help One Became a Calling to Rescue Thousands from the Taliban, how he and his team were able to evacuate Aziz and his family out of Afghanistan, when they realized that the mission was going to expand to evacuating thousands of Afghans, the atrocities committed by the Taliban that the mainstream media refused to cover, why he asked Tim Kennedy to be a part of this mission, the concerns about non-vetted terrorists being relocated to other countries including the United States, his concern about wokeness infecting the US military, and much more. Let's get into it…  Episode notes and links HERE Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Having spoken to over 275,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 4,000 active military and veterans at four Mighty Oaks Ranches around the Nation, Chad has become a go-to resource and is considered a subject matter expert on faith-based solutions to PTSD, having advised the former Presidential Administration, Congress, the VA, the DoD, and was appointed to serve as the Chairman of a White House Veterans Coalition. Chad is also the Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit that's mission is focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Save Our Allies began as a personal quest for Chad, as he set out to rescue his long-time friend and Afghanistan interpreter, but the mission quickly evolved because of Chad's compassion for people and his servant heart. Since its inception, Save Our Allies has safely evacuated over 17,000 people that were trapped in Afghanistan and is now helping in Ukraine. Chad is a bestselling author and has written a number of books related to veteran care and overcoming life's challenges, donating over 200,000 copies to the troops during his resiliency speaking tours. He is regularly featured on national media outlets and his story was notably shared in a short film by I Am Second and the documentary, Never Fight Alone. Currently, and a life-story motion picture movie is being produced based on Chad's #1 best-selling book, An Unfair Advantage. Instagram: @chadrobo_official @mightyoaksfndn Chad's New Book ‘Saving Aziz' Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company(Code: Craft15 for 15% off select items including first First Club Order) LMNT: FREE sample pack- Just Pay Shipping Ketone-IQ: (20% Off with code FIELDCRAFT) Manscaped: (20% Off with code FIELDCRAFT) HOIST Hydration: (Code fieldcraft10 for 10% off) KC Hilites: (Code: fieldcraft for 10% off) Vertx: (Code: fieldcraft for 20% off) Anthem Snacks:(Code FIELDCRAFT10 for 10% off) Kifaru FOLLOW US: https://fieldcraftsurvival.locals.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcj3FycZBXIPNj7QIBKTIDw http://www.instagram.com/fieldcraftsurvival

Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSd and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Having spoken to over 275,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 4,000 active military and veterans at four Mighty Oaks Ranches around the Nation, Chad has become a go-to resource and is considered a subject matter expert on faith-based solutions to PTSd, having advised the former Presidential Administration, Congress, the VA, the DoD, and was appointed to serve as the Chairman of a White House Veterans Coalition. Chad is also the Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit that's mission is focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Save Our Allies began as a personal quest for Chad, as he set out to rescue his long-time friend and Afghanistan interpreter, but the mission quickly evolved because of Chad's compassion for people and his servant heart. Since its inception, Save Our Allies has safely evacuated over 17,000 people that were trapped in Afghanistan and is now helping in Ukraine. Chad is a bestselling author and has written a number of books related to veteran care and overcoming life's challenges, donating over 200,000 copies to the troops during his resiliency speaking tours. He is regularly featured on national media outlets and his story was notably shared in a short film by I Am Second and the documentary,Never Fight Alone. Currently, and a life-story motion picture movie is being produced based on Chad's #1 best-selling book, An Unfair Advantage. Chad's New Book ‘Saving Aziz': https://a.co/d/0pjVBCy Instagram : @chadrobo_official @mightyoaksfndn https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter: IG: @blackriflecoffeepodcast Twitter: @brccpodcast #podcast #blackriflecoffee

Phil and Jase can't believe the stories that Chad Robichaux has to share. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and defense contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command Task Force. He has saved many lives and now fights for souls through the Mighty Oaks Foundation. Phil and Al talk about the power of a praying woman and the white boots that mark a person with the fisherman bloodline in Louisiana. And Jase discusses the root of scandal and what it has to do with taking offense. Visit https://philmerch.com and get a 20% discount on all merchandise through Christmas with code Unashamed20 The Blind hits theaters in 2023. Get updates, trailers, behind-the-scenes moments, and special opportunities here: https://theblindmovie.com Visit https://CovEyes.com/PHIL and try Covenant eyes FREE for 30 days with CODE: PHIL  - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's PoM podcast I sit down and talk with Chad Robichaux and discuss his book "Unfair Advantage." Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force.Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Pick up your copy of Unfair Advantage: https://www.amazon.com/Unfair-Advantage-Victory-Midst-Battle/dp/1424561760/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=unfair+advantage&qid=1662224003&sprefix=Unfair+A%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-5Get connected with Chad and The Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/Pick up your Limited Edition A Quiet Life coffee: https://www.armoredcoffee.com/products/armored-nation-presents-a-quiet-life-dark-roast-coffeeSign up for your Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/mens-retreat-2022Check out the PoM Gear Store: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gearSecure your spot in The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/the-herdFollow PoM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PursueManlinessSave 25% off your Order of Armored Nation Coffee by using the Discount Code "PURSUEMANLINESS" when you check out: https://www.armoredcoffee.com/Support the show