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*The challenges of getting Weapons Co, 1/8, to HKIA*Weapons' initial taskings and missions*The challenges of operating North and East Gates*Operating in support of the LAR company at East Gate*Frustrations working with allied and partner forces*Gunnery Sergeant Zachary Kapinus interacting with the Taliban at East Gate*The famous picture of Gunny Kapinus lifting a baby over a barbed-wire wall*The ethical and moral challenges of extricating people from the crowd without creating more chaos*Creative ways to extricate American citizens from the crowd*The desperation of Afghan civilians*Watching Marines kick out civilians who did not have the proper paperwork*The frustration of many Marines toward Afghan men who chose to escape instead of fight*How Jon supported Weapons Company with his presence and by inserting himself wherever he could help*An example of commander's intent at East Gate*How Jon and his key leaders created an atmosphere of expected behaviors, professionalism, and toughness during pre-deployment training*Command and control at HKIA, including personal cells as the primary way to communicate*Jon's experiences on the night of 27 August*The ramp ceremony of the 13 KIA servicemembers*The benefit of allowing Marines to use their cell phones*1/8 in Kuwait at HKIA*Coming home to Camp Lejeune*Working with other units and nations' forces The most frustrating and rewarding aspects of the HKIA experience*Where Jon excelled as a commander and where he could have done better*Lessons learned from HKIA*The one thing Jon wants other servicemembers to know about Weapons Company'S actions at HKIA

In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Jon's experiences as a weapons platoon commander with 3/7 in Afghanistan.   *His mindset and training approach for Weapons Company for the 24th MEU workup   *Building trust as a weapons company commander with the battalion commander and operations officer *Building trust within his company   *The company's operations and training before HKIA   *Indications and warnings that Weapons Company would deploy to HKIA   *Getting the news that the company would go to HKIA   *Jon's fire support planning for HKIA   *His understanding of the situation at HKIA before arriving   *His first two days on the ground   *Tactical foraging and requisitioning   *The fall of Kabul   *The breaching of the airport and the clearing of the runway   *Being a commander without troops during the clearing   *Jon's reaction to the news that Coalition forces would work with the Taliban --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

Thirteen service members along with at least 170 Afghan civilians were murdered by a suicide bomber at Abbey Gate during the evacuation of Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. To add insult to injury, billions of dollars in military equipment was left for the Taliban. Making matters worse, aside from the current Administration ignoring the Gold Star Families for years, our own government is actively funding The Taliban. The lessons we failed to learn from Benghazi came back to haunt us and will continue to do so unless we start holding our institutions and politicians accountable. I am joined once again by ex-CIA targeter Sarah "Superbad" Adams and Benghazi hero Dave "Boon" Benton to share their investigative findings on how our institutions have failed us. All of Boon's & Sarah's links: https://bit.ly/m/benghazi Previous Interviews with Sarah & Boon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6gKAxGgWIl_D5ubtzbqQtj-FyrIVKdRX 13 Hours Livestream: https://rumble.com/v4hybn3-real-benghazi-hero-reacts-to-13-hours-the-secret-soldiers-of-benghazi.html #theandressegovia #13hours #AbbeyGate Across The Socials @TheAndresSegovia & Twitter/X @_AndresSegovia https://TheAndresSegovia.com Buy Coffee: https://rangercandycoffee.com/theandressegovia Use Promo Code THEANDRESSEGOVIA for free shipping on your order! Buy The Goat Farm Skin Care: https://thegoatfarm.idevaffiliate.com/25.html All Affiliate Links: https://theandressegovia.com/support/

Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Afghanistan War veteran Mikael Cook joins us to talk about the August 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan. Mikael was a part of the #DigitalDunkirk team that saved thousands of Afghan allies who had been left behind. He was personally responsible for the evacuation of 20 of our allies. “Life and Death at Abbey Gate” by Mikael Cook provides a harrowing account of the chaotic final days of the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan in August 2021. The book centers on the efforts of an ad-hoc group of American veterans and other personnel who mobilized to help evacuate Afghan allies and civilians amid the Taliban's rapid takeover of Kabul. The narrative begins with the formation of the #DigitalDunkirk initiative, a civilian-led effort named after the World War II evacuation of Dunkirk, which saw thousands of people working tirelessly to coordinate evacuations using encrypted messaging apps and real-time intelligence. These individuals included CIA and NSA agents, military veterans, and legislative aides, who collectively formed a formidable network aimed at rescuing those left behind​. Cook's story is told through multiple perspectives, including his own and that of his Afghan friend Abdul, as well as members of the 2/1 Marines stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA). The Marines at Abbey Gate faced intense conditions, working under immense pressure and witnessing scenes that brought many to tears. Their work culminated in the tragic suicide bombing by an ISIS-K attacker, which killed 13 U.S. service members and numerous Afghan civilians​​. The book highlights the logistical and tactical challenges of the evacuation, criticizing the decision to abandon Bagram Airfield, which left HKIA as the sole evacuation point. This move is depicted as a strategic blunder, complicating the already perilous operation​. Throughout “Life and Death at Abbey Gate,” Cook emphasizes the dedication and bravery of those involved in the evacuation, portraying their efforts as a testament to the U.S. military's commitment to its allies. The book underscores the emotional and physical toll on everyone involved and serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the complexities of military withdrawal​ . #afganistan #veterans #kabulairport2021  #veteran #interview #vietnam #vet #militaryhistory #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #virtualevents #virtual #zoom #zoomevents #liveevent #webinar #military #army #usarmy #navy #usnavy #marinecorps #marines #airforce #pilot #aviators #coastguard #nonprofit #501c3 #history #militaryveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteraninterview #veteranshistoryproject #veteransoralhistory #veteranowned #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #vietnam #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #koreanwar #coldwar #greatestgeneration #wwii #ww2 #worldwarii #worldwar2 #war #americanhistory #oralhistory #podcast #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #roundtable #breakfast #generation911 #happyhour

In this episode, we discuss the following topics.   *What a combat engineer platoon does as part of a battalion landing team   *What it was like joining BLT 1/8   *Building trust between Everett's platoon and BLT 1/8   *Everett's advice to platoon commanders looking to build trust between units   *His platoon's training plan for the 24th MEU workup   *Responding to complaints from Marines about a high-tempo schedule   *The platoon's experiences on the 24th MEU prior to heading to HKIA   *When the possibility of deploying to HKIA first came on Everett's radar   *His reaction and his Marines' reactions to learning they would go to HKIA    *Being labeled “the lead combat engineer for HKIA”   *The tough decision to leave Marines behind on ship   *The value of crossing training   *The first few days on the ground at HKIA   *Reactions to the news that the Taliban would cooperate with the Coalition   *Working at Abbey, East, and North Gates   *The last phase of the withdrawal   *Creativity and problem-solving at HKIA   *Radio communications during the NEO   *Everett's advice for lieutenants who may find themselves in situations like at HKIA   *The training he received at Marine Corps Engineer School   *Enemy contact at HKIA   *Dismantling several of HKIA's guard towers   *Command and control at HKIA   *Maneuver warfare concepts applied at HKIA   *What Everett was doing the day of the Abbey Gate Bombing   *Talking to his platoon about the Marine losses at HKIA   *What Everett observed in his Marines after the NEO   *Returning to Camp Lejeune   *Everett's advice on talking to people who have experienced a mission as harrowing as HKIA   *The value of professional reading   *The role and value of mental health checks and mental health services   *The role of cell phones at HKIA   *Cleaning up various parts of HKIA   *The role of discipline    *The most frustrating and rewarding aspects of the HKIA mission   *Everett's pride in the performance of his Marines *The most challenging decision he made at HKIA   *Where Everett excelled as a commander and decision-maker and where he could have done better   *The lessons he took away from HKIA, particularly as they apply to FD 2030 and the future Marine Corps   *The role and value of decision games to train and educate Marines for missions like HKIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

*Josh's joining 1/8   *Differences in morale and culture between units in the 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions   *The current culture and unit pride in 1/8   *Recent controversies involving Third Battalion, Sixth Marines   *The challenges and benefits of leading HKIA vets in his squad   *Winning the 2nd Marine Division Annual Rifle Squad Competition and Marine Corps-Wide Rifle Squad Competition   *How winning the competition affirmed Josh's identity as an infantryman   *Struggling with imposter syndrome   *Josh's experiences during his deployment to Haiti in support of Continuing Promise 2022   *What makes an ideal squad leader   *Josh's use of military simulators like Squad and Arma 3 for training purposes   *Josh's expectations for his: Junior Marines Fire team leaders Fellow squad leaders Platoon commander Company commander   *The one thing he'd like current and future squad leaders to take away from this podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Andres' operational experiences before joining 2/1   *The organization and strength of Weapons Company, 2/1, at the beginning of its deployment with the SP-MAGTF-CR   *The company's deployment prior to heading to HKIA   *When the Afghanistan mission first appeared on the company's radar   *Managing Marines' expectations in the run-up to deploying to HKIA   *Preparing to leave for HKIA   *Weapons Company's first day at HKIA   *The company's initial taskings   *Andres' reaction to the news that Coalition forces would work with the Taliban   *The challenges of commanding a dispersed company    *Andres' experiences at Abbey Gate before 26 August   *Interacting with the many Coalition forces at Abbey Gate   *How often Andres used the tools and concepts in MCDP-1 and MCDP 1-3   *Receiving messages from individuals and interest groups in the US asking for help evacuating people, and how these affected operations *Some of the challenges Andres and his Marines experienced at Abbey Gate   *Two specific instances where Andres and his Marines helped evacuate Afghan children *What Weapons Company and Andres were doing on 26 August    *Weapons Company's role in the demil process at Kabul   *What Andres observed in his Marines and himself after returning to Kuwait   *His advice on how to talk to leaders about harrowing experiences   *The use of cell phones at HKIA   *Andres' interactions with US State Department officials at HKIA   *The logistics challenges of HKIA   *The discipline of Andres' Marines at HKIA   *The most frustrating and rewarding aspects of the HKIA experience    *Shifting between a combat mindset and a humanitarian mindset   *The most challenging decision Andres made at HKIA   *Where Andres performed well as a decision-maker and leader HKIA and where he could have performed better   *What lessons he took away from HKIA and how those might apply in the context of FD 2030   *Tactical decision game as tools to prepare Marines for operations like HKIA Link "Witnesses to the End" by Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 7 Nov 2021 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

Nick Holten and Marvin "Lee" Chase were instrumental in the largest humanitarian airlift operation in history. Their story focuses on the humanity, tragedy, and success of this monumental operation. Check out their episodes on the fall of Afghanistan and help us honor the 13 service members we lost at Abbey Gate by sharing their video far and wide.Thanks to everyone that subscribes and follows our content, we appreciate you! Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/joinCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYThe content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the...

A new policy simplifying immigration for international travelers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will create more business opportunities and promote the coordinated development of airports in the southern region, according to officials from the GBA.粤港澳大湾区官员表示，粤港澳大湾区国际旅客入境流程的简化将带来更多商机，促进华南机场的协调发展。The "Fly from Hong Kong via Zhuhai" policy, which took effect on Tuesday, allows travelers arriving at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport on the Chinese mainland to travel via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to Hong Kong International Airport to fly to overseas destinations without going through immigration in Hong Kong.自12月12日“经珠港飞”政策生效起，旅客便可以由大陆的珠海金湾机场，经港珠澳大桥，抵达香港国际机场，然后飞往国外，而无须办理香港入出境手续。The same service applies in reverse, with people flying into Hong Kong from overseas being able to transfer to mainland cities via the HZMB and Zhuhai Airport without the need to undergo Hong Kong immigration procedures.反过来也是如此，从国外飞往香港的旅客可以经由港珠澳大桥和珠海机场，到达国内目的地，无需办理香港出入境手续。"The project not only provides more options for international travel, but also plays an active role in supporting the development of the GBA and the building of a world-class airport cluster by giving full play to the connecting role of the HZMB and taking advantage of the complementary resources of Hong Kong and Zhuhai airports," said Vivian Cheung Karfay, chief operating officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong.香港机场管理局首席营运总监张李佳蕙表示：“该政策不但让旅客有更多国际出行的选择，更充分发挥了港珠澳大桥的贯通连系作用，借助港珠两地机场资源整合互补，支持大湾区发展，为国家建设世界级机场群。”While Hong Kong International Airport has direct connections with nearly 200 international destinations, Zhuhai Airport has air routes with nearly 90 mainland destinations.香港机场直飞境外近200个国际目的地，珠海机场也有近90个内地航线。To ensure smooth implementation of the policy, a designated channel has been set up at the checkpoint for inspection of passengers, said Lin Meihong, a senior border control official at the HZMB.港珠澳大桥边检站政委林美红表示，为确保政策落地后能够顺畅实施，港珠澳大桥边检站在珠港出入境方向设置了专用查验通道。Shuttle bus services will be provided to travelers for transit flights. Mainland passengers traveling overseas will be able to board the bus at the Zhuhai Port of the HZMB after completing immigration and go directly to the Skypier Terminal of HKIA, where they will then head to the boarding gates of their flights.过境航班的旅客还可以享受接驳巴士服务。前往海外的内地旅客，在完成出入境手续后，可在港珠澳大桥珠海口岸登上接驳巴士，直接前往香港国际机场海天中转大楼，然后前往航班登机口。Michael Yuen, general manager of hub development at AAHK, said that currently there is one bus running from the HZMB to HKIA every hour from 10 am to 7 pm, but the frequency of bus services will be increased in accordance with the number of travelers in the future.香港机场管理局航空枢纽发展总经理阮英杰表示，现在，从上午10时至晚上7时，每小时有一班巴士从港珠澳大桥开往香港国际机场，日后会根据客流量增加巴士班次。The development of the aviation industry in the GBA is gaining momentum, with the 11-city cluster comprising nine Guangdong cities plus the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions ramping up efforts to build a world-class airport cluster to fuel business growth.粤港澳大湾区航空业发展势头强劲，由广东省9个城市及港澳特别行政区组成的城市群正在大力建设世界级机场集群，推动经济业务增长。Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area n. 港珠澳大湾区

We did a little something different here and wanted to be extremely thoughtful. The subject matter for this episode was a little heavier than you may be accustomed to. In this episode, Hollywood flips the script and interviews Nick about the evacuation of HKIA during the Fall of Kabul. They discuss the last two years of frustration with Afghanistan, Tim Kennedy and the ground team, the criticism over the mission, and the commitment of Joe Robert and others.

Please visit: www.oarfoundation.org   In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Aaron's thoughts on the two-year anniversary of Copperhead Company's arrival at HKIA *His experiences as a rifle platoon commander with the 26th MEU and combat advisor with TF Southwest and how these influenced the way he led at HKIA   *C/1/8's deployment with the 24th MEU prior to heading to HKIA   *The company's training and preparations for the NEO   *TDGs and the benefits they provide for learning ROEs   *How TDGs translated to real-world application at HKIA   *When C/1/8 first got news it was heading to Kabul for sure and the reaction of the Marines   *Aaron's understanding of the situation on the ground before getting to HKIA   *C/1/8's first day there, 15 August   *The company's role in the fight for the airfield and perimeter security   *1/8's employment of maneuver warfare concepts and tools   *Aaron's reaction to the National Strike Unit's clearing of the airfield    *Instances where Coppehead Company came under fire   *Concerns that Coalition forces might have to carry out an “Alamo” operation in northern HKIA   *Aaron's reaction to the news that Coalition forces would work with the Taliban   *Charlie Company's opening of North and East Gates as evacuation control centers   *A detailed summary of events and commentary on gate operations at East Gate   *What it was like working with the Taliban   *The need to become emotionally hardened while working with the crowds    *How these crowds could quickly become the enemy in situations   *Charlie Company's fight to provide and maintain a sense of calm, order, and process for the crowd   *The appearance of the NSU at East Gate   *The concepts of unity of command and battlespace and their application at East Gate   *Special operators and special missions and the effects these had on gate operations    *The decision to give up the picket line at East Gate   *The continued relevance of MCDP-1 Warfighting   *What C/1/8 was doing on 26 August, the day of the Abbey Gate Bombing, and how it responded to the situation   *The company's actions between 27 August and its departure from HKIA   *The rules of engagement at HKIA   *What Aaron observed in himself and his Marines your Marines in the aftermath of the mission     *His advice for future leaders on talking to their people about going through situations like HKIA   *The role of mental health checks, mental services, and other kinds of support   *What it was like returning home to Camp Lejeune   *The influence and role of cell phones at HKIA   *The demil efforts   *The order to clean up trash   *The ROEs at HKIA   *Aaron's interactions with the State Department   *Support provided by the BLT's engineer platoon   *The MEU's Female Search Team?   *Creating and maintaining a culture of discipline within Charlie Company   *The roles that exhaustion and discipline played at HKIA   *The actions of Coppehead Company that make Aaron proudest    *His self-assessment as a leader and decision-maker at HKIA   *The lessons he took away from HKIA, including those with potential implications for FD 2030   *Operating in a way that accounts for long-term implications of decisions   *The one thing Aaron would like Marines and other service members to know about what C/1/8 did at HKIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

On the 2-year anniversary of the horrific Abbey Gate Bombing, I am honored to have Army Paratrooper Aidan Gunderson and US Marine Joe Laude, join me for a no-holds-barred discussion on what it was like to stand post at HKIA, in the final hours of the Afghanistan withdrawal. You don't want to miss this one. I'll see you on the Rooftop... Scott Join Rooftop Nation! Website: Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeaderYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

In this episode of the podcast myself and Northern Provisions are joined by Senior Airman Landon Pannell. As we are in the second anniversary timeframe of the Fall of Kabul and Operation Inherent Resolve, Landon talks to us about his experience closing down Bagram Airbase and the evacuation at HKIA. Please consider support our project by donating to us. Ways to donate and other resources here:  https://linktr.ee/analyzeeducate Support OAR veterans: http://www.theoarfoundation.org/Home.html Check out Landon's company: https://gwotapparel.com/

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Link to Operation Allies Refuge (OAR) Foundation   OAR Foundation's Instagram handle: OARfoundation   Lee's Instagram handle: Leer_Bow   In this episode, we discuss the following topics.   *The skills and missions of EOD Marines   *How Lee's previous five deployments shaped the way he led and made decisions at HKIA   *The people and organization of Blackbeard's EOD Section   *What Lee's 2021 deployment with the 24th MEU looked like before heading to HKIA   *The section's preparation for HKIA   *Lee's preparations for the mission  *Lee's understanding of the situation on the ground before getting to HKIA   *Working with other US EOD teams   *The inherently joint nature of the NEO   *The missions of the Blackbeard teams that did not make it to HKIA *The fall of the US embassy in Kabul   *Some of the challenges posed by the geometries of fire at HKIA   *Lee's participation in trying to clear the runway   *His advice to service members who might find themselves in similar situations   *Lee's reaction to Coalition forces partnering with the Taliban   *What Lee's teams did 20-22 August   *His involvement in an incident where civilians risked overrunning the Military Terminal   *Widespread failures to inform refugees about each step of the evacuation process   *The value of Afghan refugees who spoke English and could serve as interpreters   *The atrophy of electronic countermeasure skills in the Marine Corps   *Finding large caches of weapons and ammo aboard HKIA   *The two holding areas at the airport   *Lee's tour of the gates   *The frustration Lee felt as pressure built to evacuate as many refugees as possible while also conducting a joint tactical exfiltration    *Being told by the JTF-CR staff that controlled detonations of gear and weapons were prohibited    *The JTF's decision to bury ammo and arms   *An incident involving friendly fire between 1/8 Marines and the NSU   *Blackbeard's actions on the day of the Abbey Gate Bombing    *Lee's participation in a post-blast analysis at Abbey Gate    *The performance of the units Blackbeard supported   *What Blackbeard's teams did on 27-28 August   *Returning to Kuwait and what Lee observed in his Marines   *Lee's advice to leaders on talking to their teammates about situations as harrowing as HKIA   *The role mental health checks, mental health services, and other kinds of support should play in the lives of HKIA veterans   *What it was like returning home to Camp Lejeune   *The influence of cell phones on operations at HKIA   *The demilitarization process   *Maneuver warfare concepts and tools used during the NEO   *Lee's approach to leading Marines   *The command relationships at HKIA   *Serving alongside EOD techs from other countries   *The MEU's Female Search Team   *The 2nd Recon element at HKIA   *Preserving the capacity of Blackbeard's section   *Logistical challenges during the NEO   *The most frustrating and rewarding aspects of the mission at HKIA   *The actions of Lee's Marines at HKIA that make him proudest   *Lee's most challenging decision at HKIA   *Where he thinks he performed well as a leader and decision-maker and where he could have done better   *The lessons Lee took away from HKIA and how these might apply to the Marine Corps in the future in the context of FD 2030   *Lee's thoughts on the role and value of decision games based on HKIA   *How well the Marine Corps has studied and learned from the Kabul NEO and, more generally, its experiences in Afghanistan   *Lee's thoughts on the other Voices of HKIA podcasts    *The one thing Lee would like Marines and other service members to know about what Blackbeard's section did at HKIA   *The Operation Allies Refuge Foundation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

In this episode, we discuss: *Hayden's experiences in 2/10 before joining the 24th MEU   *Becoming a battery XO as a second lieutenant    *Easy Battery's experiences with the 24th MEU prior to HKIA   *Initial indicators that the MEU might head to HKIA   *Easy Battery's training and preparations for HKIA   *The challenge of knowing when to “flip the switch” of aggression and when to turn it off   *Assuming command of Easy Battery   *Hayden's understanding of the situation at HKIA before arriving   *The decision to leave the battery's howitzers behind   *The influence of Marine Major Zach Schwartz on Hayden's professional development   *Hayden's first day at HKIA   *Easy Battery's first mission   *Hayden's initial observations of conditions at North Gate   *Turning over the battery's positions to the 82nd Airborne   *Easy Battery's occupation of the holding area   *The trying conditions of the holding area   *Managing 5,000 refugees with 99 Marines   *Handling riots   *The mental and emotional toll of working in the holding area   *The concept of surfaces and gaps at HKIA   *An incident involving suspected enemy artillery    *Hayden's experiences at Abbey Gate   *Easy Company's activities before departing HKIA   *What Hayden observed in himself and his Marines while in Kuwait   *Hayden's advice for small unit leaders on talking about traumatic events with their Marines   *The role of mental health support for veterans   *The role of cell phones and Signal Chat at HKIA   *The role of discipline   *The role of exhaustion and the need for tough, realistic training   *The most frustrating and rewarding aspects of Hayden's time at HKIA   *Hayden's self-assessment as a leader during the evacuation   *His lessons learned from the operation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Chris Ramirez former 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper.From a young age Chris had set his sights on joining the military. Under the guidance of a mentor he enlisted into the US Army and after completing parachute training he was posted to the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper. On multiple occasions he was recalled to deploy on short notice tasks including BLM riots, Iraq and was part of the the withdrawal in Kabul Afghanistan securing HKIA aka Hamid Karzai International Airport. After leaving the military Chris has moved into training dogs and is an avid shooter.Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

In this episode, we discuss: -Tanner getting assigned his squad before deploying with the 24th MEU   -What the deployment looked like before heading to HKIA   -His reaction to the news that the MEU would deploy to Kabul     -His understanding of the situation in Kabul before touching ground in HKIA   -Tanner's first days at HKIA   -Clearing the airport of civilians    -Working with the Taliban   -Gate operations and the challenges they presented   -The role of exhaustion in operations   -Using maneuver warfare concepts and tools    -The Abbey Gate Bombing   -Tanner's experiences between the bombing and before his unit departed HKIA   -What he observed in his fellow Marines and himself in Kuwait following the NEO   -His experience of returning to Camp Lejeune   -The most frustrating and rewarding aspects of the HKIA mission   -The presence of personal cell phones and computers at HKIA   -Tanner's appraisal of his performance at HKIA   -The supposed animosity between 1/8 and 2/1   -Tanner's advice for Marines transitioning into civilian life  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

In this episode, we discuss: *What an infantry battalion operations officer does *How Jordan's experiences at 2nd LAR, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and 1/8 influenced how he fought the battalion prior to HKIA *The 24th MEU's deployment prior to heading to HKIA *The exercises done in preparation for HKIA  *The original plan to conduct the NEO *Where Jordan thinks he could have done a better job of preparing the BLT for HKIA *Communications challenges between the BLT and supporting units  *Leaving for HKIA *What HKIA was like on the first day *Jordan's reading of the terrain around HKIA *The organization of the joint operations center *The fight for the airfield  *Learning the Taliban would assist with the evacuation  *Operations at the gates *Sending rejected Afghan families back outside *The 82nd Airborne Division at HKIA *How 1/8 Marines used maneuver warfare concepts and tool *Responding to the Abbey Gate bombing *Returning to Kuwait, observations of the Marines, and coping in the aftermath *Coming home to Camp Lejeune *Command relationships at HKIA  *The presence and effect of cell phones and computers among 1/8 Marines at HKIA *The most frustrating and rewarding aspects of the NEO *What Jordan learned from the HKIA mission *Using decision games as tools to prepare for a mission like HKIA *The supposed animosity between members of 1/8 and 2/1 *The one thing Marines and other servicemembers should know about 1/8's time at HKIA Links Escape from Kabul HBO Documentary https://www.hbo.com/movies/escape-from-kabul   “U.S. Central Command Report on Fatal Afghanistan Airport Attack,” USNI News https://news.usni.org/2022/02/08/u-s-central-command-report-on-fatal-afghanistan-airport-attack --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

Afghanistan's Hamid Karzai International Airport, or HKIA, was the center of the world's attention following the announcement of America's retrograde from Afghanistan over the course of 2021. The images we saw- desperate civilians throwing children over the wall into the arms of Marines and Airmen. The terrifying images of the aftermath of the attack at Abbey Gate. Videos of desperate Afghanis falling from aircraft in their last ditch attempt to escape the Taliban for anywhere other than Afghanistan. It is a time that has been burned into the brains of all American Service Members. Recently, Congress started hearing some accounts of what happened over the course of those 4 months. From the breakdown in the chain of command to the lack of support, to the tragedy of losing 13 Americans in a mass casualty event- even 2 years later, this event has captivated the hearts, minds and attention of of the American Public. Finally, the Pararescue Team Senior Enlisted Leader, Sean, and Team Sergeant, Chris, are here to tell their story of exactly what happened in the lead up to the event, exactly what happened in the most unsure time in all of the Global War on Terror, and the days and weeks that followed. In the end, 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses were awarded to the pilots, crew chiefs, loadmasters maintaners and support personnel for their support to Operation ALLIES REFUGE. However, the ground team- who were credited with the rescue and movement of tens of thousands of cvilians- recieved far less recognition. At the time of this writing, the highest medal bestowed on the ground team is a Bronze Star with Valor, and only two of them. The struggle continues at the highest levels to recognize their sacrifices appropriately. Thank you doesn't begin to encapsulate how appreciative the Ones Ready team is for Sean and Chris taking this time to highlight just how capable, relevant, valiant and professional the Air Force's Rescue Community is- but thank you is the best we can do, and we mean it sincerely.  What was your favorite part of the podcast? Drop them in the comments! 00:00 Greymangear.com and Eberlestock.com04:40 Intros and Welcome 08:07 Lead up to HKIA from Chris 15:30 Kunduz, Helmand and Impending doom 18:30 Who do you call when no one is there?23:45 July JTE 29:30 Getting the HKIA mission and Relationships matter 38:45 After the JTE 51:20 Start of NEO and Buying Local Bikes 1:04:00 The start of Alamo Planning 1:10:00 The first PR incident 1:20:00 Kabul has fallen and August 13th on 1:27:30 HKIA is Breached 1:37:00 See work, do work- outside the wire 1:46:00 Aaron ruins the best story with short jokes and makes Sean mad 1:53:00 Saving lives from texts and non-standard PR2:03:00 Trust and intimacy on the teams 2:09:00 Rescue of Aria, relationships, and Abbey Gare 2:17:30 Abbey gate, cracks in the foundation, and losing Max 2:31:30 Moving on and finding the exit 2:43:00 Fighting for RecoCollabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADYCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYGrey Man Gear - Promo Code: ONESREADY

CWO2 Gunner William Callen Joins the show to talk about life, combat, and the pull out from HKIA. There is a wealth of information to take away from this episode. Ranging from the Battle at An Nasiriya to the pullout from Kabul. You don't want to miss this episode!!

CWO2 Gunner William Callen Joins the show to talk about life, combat, and the pull out from HKIA. There is a wealth of information to take away from this episode. Ranging from the Battle at An Nasiriya to the pullout from Kabul. You don't want to miss this episode!!

In this episode, we discuss: *Connor's Marine Corps career before joining the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit *What his deployment was like prior to the HKIA mission *The training Connor received in preparation for HKIA *The organization of CLB 24 *Connor's reaction to learning about the HKIA mission *His understanding of the situation on the ground before arriving at the airport *Connor's first day at HKIA *His reaction to learning that the Marines were working with the Taliban *Processing evacuees and the challenges that arose therein *Running logistics for the evacuation *Leading Marines during the operation *The role Connor's leaders played at HKIA *What Connor's platoon was doing August 20-22, when the gates to the airport were closed *The bombing at Abbey Gate *Connor's reaction to the death of Sergeant Nicole Gee *The operations of Connor's unit before it departed HKIA *What Connor observed in his Marines after HKIA *His advice to future NCOs on talking with and supporting their Marines after a mission as intense as HKIA *The nations Connor served alongside at HKIA and how these interactions generally went *Connor's experience returning to Camp Lejeune *Working with the State Department *The MEU's Female Search Team *The effects of allowing Marines to keep their personal cell phones computers during the HKIA mission *The roles that discipline and exhaustion played in the evacuation *The most frustrating and rewarding aspects of the HKIA mission *The actions of Connor's platoon and CLB 24 that he's proudest of *The toughest decisions Connor made at HKIA *Where he thinks he excelled as a leader and decision maker and where he fell short *The lessons Connor learned from the mission *Connor's thoughts on the experiences of Dustin Casey, his cousin, at HKIA *The one thing he wants Marines and other service members to know about CLB 24's actions at HKIA *Connor's advice for Marines transitioning back to the civilian world Links US Central Command's "Findings and Recommendations—Attack Against U.S. Forces Conducting NEO at Hamid Karzai International Airport on 26 August 2021" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/support

LtGen David Bellon is the commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South. In this clip taken from Ep. 164, LtGen Bellon and Justin talk about the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the mental health of veterans that served in the Global War on Terror. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.com/collections/former-action-guys-podcast-gearWant to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast?https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Podcast LinksYouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleSocial MediaInstagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys

From 15+ years as an Army Ranger to deploying in Iraq and Afghanistan 15 times, to becoming a film military advisor, and now Senior Content Production Manager at Black Rifle Coffee Company, this week's Team Never Quit Podcast guest, Jariko Denman, has lived a very interesting life. After 54 months of combat experience as part of a Joint Special Operations Task Force, Jariko speaks with Marcus about what it was like to be on the ground at HKIA during the American withdrawal from Afghanistan. While he has retired from active duty, Jariko still leads quite an adventure, such as joining with a team of guys who will be skydiving in each of the seven continents over seven days. In this episode you will hear: Wherever something's happening, I just don't want to miss out. As a retired guy, I have a lot of freedom. My dad talked to me like a drill sergeant would talk to you, so I had a certain amount of bandwidth. Ranger school sucks, but it's kind of a speed bump – you just gotta do this to move to the next level. In a 90-day rotation, we'd do 120 raids. We're locusts. We just come in and destroy. When I got out, I never really decided to do anything. I just rode the wave. As a technical advisor for film, I have the freedom to say, “Screw your movie. I'm not gonna be a part of it.” If there were 2 job offers and 1 was a rad action movie and 1 was a true story, I'd do the rad action movie because it's more fun. A true story takes the creativity out of it. I didn't plan on going to Afghanistan for the shit show withdrawal. My function turned into me getting to the gate and plucking as many people out as I could. I had to ask myself: What am I doing here?” Being there in a whole different context was so weird. Coming up soon, me and a team of guys are skydiving in each of the seven continents in seven days. www.BlackRifleCoffee.com www.LegacyExpeditions.net

Seain, Keegan, and Joe were the last three DUSTOFF medics in Afghanistan during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. In this episode, they describe their experience during the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport's Abbey Gate.

In this episodes, we discuss: *Bravo Company's deployment with the 24th MEU prior to heading to HKIA *Its training and preparation for the HKIA NEO *The company's reaction to hearing it would go to HKIA *Nick's understanding of the situation on the ground before arriving at HKIA *Bravo Company's first day at HKIA *Its role in clearing the airfield of civilians *The enemy fire 1/8 received *Nick's reaction to learning that the Taliban would assist in the evacuation *Bravo Company's experience manning the North Gate *The role of trust and intent in Bravo's efforts at HKIA *What the company was doing on 20-22 August *The enemy threat at HKIA *Bravo's operations on 26 August, the day of the Abbey Gate bombing *Bravo's operations between 26 August and its departure from HKIA *What Nick observed in himself and his Marines in the aftermath of the mission *His advice to future leaders whose unit members have gone through something as horrific as the HKIA mission *Nick's homecoming to Camp Lejeune *The friendly nation forces Bravo served alongside at HKIA *The US Army elements Bravo worked with *Bravo's interactions with the State Department at HKIA *The role of outside entities requesting special evacuations of personnel at HKIA *Bravo's interactions with the MEU's Female Search Team *The roles of discipline and exhaustion during the evacuation *Those actions of Bravo Company that make Nick proudest *The one thing Nick would like Marines and other service members to know about what Bravo Company did at HKIA Links US Central Command's "Findings and Recommendations—Attack Against U.S. Forces Conducting NEO at Hamid Karzai International Airport on 26 August 2021" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/support

Seain, Keegan, and Joe were the last three DUSTOFF medics in Afghanistan during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. In this episode, they describe their experiences in the days and weeks leading up to the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport's Abbey Gate.ProPublica is a non-profit news site that published a comprehensive account of the Abbey Gate attack earlier this year; you can read it here. The U.S. Central Command conducted an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the attack; that report is available on the U.S. Naval Institute's website.

For us older guys, September 11 2001 is a date that is burned into memory. Even for those that didn't necessarily remember it or live through it, that date has done a lot to shape millions of young men and women in this country through military service.Trent and Aaron talk about different cultures, shifting times, uncertainty in the military, and a lot more. Thanks for allowing us to work through these experiences with you, the next generation of AFSPECWAR operators and Air Force Airmen. #september11th #onesready #onesreadypodcast Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.

Just over one year after the fall of Kabul, the team sits down with a guest to bring you previously untold stories capturing the chaotic withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan. Combining the team's experiences operating in the same area years prior with the firsthand accounts of the near apocalyptic vibe gripping HKIA, we are able to get a solid grasp on just how nutty the situation was and just how much leadership failed us and our Afghan partners deserving of evacuation. And here we are over a year later with no formal accountability after American and Afghan leaders squandered and tarnished over 20 years of effort and loss. But as the team examines on this episode, it was not all for nothing. Millions of Afghans were given the opportunity to live free of fear and tyrannical zealots. Now only time will present that impact, and we all have a chance to wait and see. If you need any help at all, feel free to engage us on instagram @ path_five or dial 988 and press 1. Let's look out for each other. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we discuss: *Dustin's deployment prior to heading to Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) including the training he received in preparation for the non-combatant evacuation operation there (NEO) *His reaction to the news that his company was heading to HKIA *His understanding of the situation at the airport before arriving *A/1/8's first day at HKIA, 14 August 2021 *The events of 15-16 August and A/1/8's struggle to clear the airfield of civilians *Dustin's reaction to learning that the Taliban would assist with the evacuation *A/1/8's time manning the North Gate and what gate operations looked like *Dustin's squad, platoon, and company leadership leadership at HKIA *Some of the concepts and tools found in MCDP-1 and MCDP 1-3 that A/1/8 used during the evacuation *A/1/8's operations at HKIA from 20-22 August *The VBIED threat at HKIA *What Dustin was doing on 26 August, the day G/2/1 got hit by a suicide bomber *A/1/8's operations after the bombing and before it left HKIA *What Dustin observed in his fellow Marines after leaving HKIA and his advice to leaders on helping their teammates deal with severe trauma *What it was like returning home to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina *Working with the MEU's female search teams *The role of discipline in A/1/8's operations at HKIA *The role exhaustion played during the NEO and how A/1/8's leaders sought to overcome or mitigate it *The most frustrating and rewarding aspects of the NEO *What it was like watching Marines bring rejected civilians back through the North Gate *Working with other nations' armed forces and the US Army *Those actions of A/1/8 that make Dustin proudest *The role and value of decision games in training and preparing for missions like the HKIA NEO *The one thing Dustin would like Marines and other US service members to know about what A/1/8 did at HKIA Links US Central Command's "Findings and Recommendations—Attack Against U.S. Forces Conducting NEO at Hamid Karzai International Airport on 26 August 2021" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/support

In this episode, we discuss: *Alpha/1/8's deployment prior to heading to Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) including the training it did in preparation for the non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) *Sam's reaction to the news that his company was heading to HKIA and how his Marines were informed *Sam's use of TDGs set at HKIA in preparation of the NEO *His understanding of the situation on the ground before arriving at HKIA *A/1/8's first day at HKIA, 14 August 2021 *The events of 15-16 August and A/1/8's struggle to clear the airfield of civilians *Sam's reaction to learning that the Taliban would assist with the evacuation and how he messaged this news to his Marines *The mental, moral, and physical state and morale of the company around this time *A/1/8's time manning the North Gate and what gate operations looked like *Some of the concepts and tools from MCDP-1 and MCDP 1-3 that Sam used during the evacuation *Alpha/1/8's operations at HKIA from 20-22 August *The VBIED threat at HKIA *What A/1/8 was doing on 26 August, the day G/2/1 got hit by a suicide bomber *A/1/8's operations after the bombing and before it left the airport *What Sam observed in his Marines after leaving HKIA and his advice to leaders on helping their teammates deal with severe trauma *What it was like returning to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina *The effect that Marines' personal cell phones and access to social media had on operations at HKIA *The role of discipline in A/1/8's operations and how Sam and his leaders sought to maintain it *The role exhaustion played during the NEO and how A/1/8's leaders sought to overcome or mitigate it *A/1/8's logistics during the NEO *The most rewarding aspect of the NEO *What it was like watching Marines bring rejected civilians back out to the crowd *Those actions of Sam's Marines that make him proudest *The role and value of decision games in training and preparing for missions like the HKIA NEO *The Marine Corps History Division's interviews of BLT 1/8 Marines about HKIA *The one thing Sam would like Marines and other US service members to know about what A/1/8 did at HKIA Links US Central Command's "Findings and Recommendations—Attack Against U.S. Forces Conducting NEO at Hamid Karzai International Airport on 26 August 2021" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/support

LtGen David Bellon is the commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South. In this clip taken from Ep. 164, LtGen Bellon and Justin talk about the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the mental health of veterans that served in the Global War on Terror. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.com/collections/former-action-guys-podcast-gearWant to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast?https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Podcast LinksYouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleSocial MediaInstagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys

This week I talked to a Marine who assisted with the evacuation of Kabul nearly one year ago. He spoke about his quick turn around from leaving the Marine Corps School of Infantry to being in Iraq within a few short weeks. Additionally, we spoke about: - His time on post at Abby Gate - International cooperation during the evacuation - Local Afghan civilian reaction and treatment - And the most interesting two weeks of his life

In this episode, Matt speaks with MSgt Roy Campos about the Air Force Fire Protection Support given on Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Kabul Afghanistan in August 2021. Roy led the 13 person Fire Protection Quick Strike Team (QST) for 12 days in support of the Afghanistan evacuation and the largest human airlift in history. In the episode, he recounts the experience and highlights specific events during their time on HKIA. As a result of his leadership and the teams efforts, Roy received a Bronze Star Medal on March 31, 2022.

Mat Best and Logan Stark sit down with Coffee or Die correspondent and Army Ranger 1SG Jariko Denman. They discuss what Jariko saw as a newly minted SSG as a Ranger when 9/11 transpired, how the GWOT transformed the Ranger Battalions, and what it was like to be on the ground at HKIA during the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Marine first hand Testimony of Abbey Gate incident at HKIA that claimed the lives of 13 Service men and women due to command negligence during exfiltration operations at the close of the Afghanistan Conflict.

Trying to put things in context and heal from one of the most emotionally draining months of my life is the goal of this episode.  This episode is dedicated to the 13 American service members that didn't make it home and to the nearly two hundred Afghans that died during the HKIA suicide attack in Kabul.  We're still in the fight. Please donate to the Veteran Transition Network's Afghan Fund to help our interpreters and Canadian citizens left behind. https://vtncanada.org/support-afghan-interpreters/

Daily News Brief for Wednesday September 1st, 2021 Folks we are just a week away from our Fight Laugh Feast Conference in Tennessee...just 8 days! So, if you cannot physically make it to the conference, we still have you covered! Join our club, and we will be living streaming all the talks in our club portal and in our app! So, go to FightLaughFeast.com. This is like saying, we lit a house on fire, and then rescued 40%. An amazing evacuation. American University of Kabul students trying to flee couldn't get to airport https://thehill.com/policy/international/569934-american-university-of-kabul-students-trying-to-flee-couldnt-get-to According to the Hill: “Students and alumni of the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) attempting to flee the country found they were unable to enter the Hamid Karzai International Airport, The New York Times reported. According to the Times, current and former students of AUAF gathered a safe house on Sunday and rode on buses to the Kabul airport. However, the were informed after seven hours of waiting for clearance that the airport gates were a security threat and that civilian evacuations would end on Monday, the Times reported. “I regret to inform you that the high command at HKIA in the airport has announced there will be no more rescue flights,” the AUAF administration told students in an email, according to the Times. The group was also told the university had given their names to Taliban militants running checkpoints around the airport, the Times reported. “We are all terrified, there is no evacuation, there is no getting out," a 24-year-old sophomore at AUAF told the Times. AUAF president Ian Bickford left the campus when it was shut down shortly after the Taliban takeover of Kabul along with other foreign staff members. The Times reported that Bickford said he is working with the State Department to ensure the evacuation of over a thousand current and former students, though last week's attack on the airport has complicated this effort. The State Department declined comment, citing privacy concerns for the individuals involved.” Meanwhile: Taliban commit 'house-to-house executions' in Kabul after US exit as chilling audio demonstrates Afghans' fear https://www.foxnews.com/world/taliban-kabul-executions-afghanistan-gunshots-audio?cmpid=fb_fnc Play Audio: According to Fox: “Taliban militants were carrying out "house-to-house executions in Kabul" after the U.S. departure, a senior U.S. source told Fox News Investigative journalist Lara Logan. President Biden did not deny a Politico report, confirmed by Fox News, that U.S. officials in Kabul gave the Taliban a list of American citizens, green card holders, and Afghan allies in an effort to grant them entry to the airport which resulted in outrage from military officials behind the scenes. The president said "there may have been" such a list. "Basically, they just put all those Afghans on a kill list," one defense official told Politico. Hours after the departure of U.S. troops, the official Taliban Twitter account celebrated the withdrawal. "The last American soldier left Kabul airport at 9pm Afghan time tonight and our country gained full independence. Thank God and blessings," the Taliban account tweeted. “ This came from, get this: Official Twitter Account of the Spokesman of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid But Trump's tweets were mean. Plug: " Let's talk about self defense and firearms. Jesus commanded in Luke 22:36 “he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one”; should we likewise carry a pistol and defend those we love? Shan and his team at Werkz specialize in concealed carry holsters for pistols with lights. They believe defensive pistols should have a light and a holster because violent encounters often happen outside the home, and in the dark. Werkz offers holsters for 1,274 pistol and light combinations, plus can help outfit your pistol with a light. Go to Werkz.com/CrossPolitic and be prepared to defend day and night." Israel registers almost 11,000 COVID cases, marking new record https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/israel-registers-almost-11000-cases-in-a-day-marking-new-record-678227 Israel has over 60% vaccination rate, one of the highest in the world (US at 53%), and yet here you go. According to the Jerusalem Post: “Israel registered close to 11,000 COVID-19 cases on Monday, the Health Ministry reported Tuesday, marking a new record since the start of the pandemic. The number of patients in serious condition has remained stable, but with the new school year set to begin on Wednesday, officials fear there will be a further increase in infections. “I expect that morbidity will rise further, but I hope it will not be a new outbreak,” Health Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash told Channel 12. At least 10,947 new virus carriers were identified on Monday, with 7.65% of people tested returning a positive test. On only one other occasion since the beginning of the pandemic has the country recorded more than 10,000 cases. There were 10,118 on January 18, during the peak of the third wave, the most virulent and deadliest the country experienced.” FDA Does a Bait and Switch with COVID Shots https://lc.org/newsroom/details/082721-fda-does-a-bait-and-switch-with-covid-shots This article come from Liberty Council: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has done a bait and switch by announcing it approved its “first COVID-19 vaccine” in order to push the “vaccine” mandates and protect the Pfizer pharmaceutical company from legal liability. However, there is currently no fully licensed COVID shot on the United States market. Albeit confusing, and probably intentionally so, this summarizes the current status of the Pfizer-BioNTech shots: All existing Pfizer vials (in the hundreds of millions), remain under the federal Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) (meaning people have the “option to accept or refuse”);The third or “booster” Pfizer shot is identical to the above and remains under the EUA with limited use to certain categories of people;BioNTech received FDA approval for people ages 16 and above under the name Comirnaty, but there are no Comirnaty doses available in the United States;In other words, there is currently NO FDA approved COVID-19 injection available anywhere in the United States. Every COVID shot in America remains under the EUA law and thus people have the “option to accept or refuse” them; andEven when an FDA approved COVID shot becomes available, individuals are protected by federal law and many states laws from being forced to get these shots based on their sincere religious beliefs or conscience rights. Despite whether these COVID shots are licensed or not, they cannot be mandatory under Title VII. In general, employee vaccine religious exemption requests must be accommodated, where a reasonable accommodation exists without undue hardship to the employer, pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Many people hold sincere religious beliefs against taking the COVID shots or taking those derived from or which used at any stage of the development aborted fetal cell lines. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said, “The FDA has apparently tried to deceive people by issuing its two confusing letters without proper explanation. Despite the FDA's sleight of hand, there is currently no FDA approved COVID shot available in the United States. Even if there were an FDA approved COVID shot available, people still may request that employers, schools, and the military accommodate their sincerely held religious beliefs.” Gabriel Gipe, Public high school teacher at Inderkum High School in Sacramento, CA had this to say about discipling children: Play clip: https://youtu.be/83b_u5V51U8 Kanye, Kirk Cameron lending support to faith-based crowdfunding nature series 'The Riot and the Dance' https://www.christianpost.com/entertainment/first-faith-based-nature-series-the-riot-and-the-dance.html According to the Christian Post: "The Riot and the Dance" is following in the footsteps of “The Chosen" by inviting viewers to invest in bringing to life a nature series that shows creation was intentionally designed by a divine Creator. Dubbing itself the “first high production” nature series, the show specializes in acknowledging God's hand in the beauty of nature. While most mainstream nature series ignore or deny God's involvement in creation, “The Riot and the Dance” is overt in its Christian messaging. In the show's pilot episode, host Gordon Wilson, a scientist and devout Christian, talks about Jesus and baptism while exploring the beauty of nature. “Working on ‘The Riot and The Dance' is more than a dream come true. For a scientist and animal lover, there's nothing like adventuring in the field. And now, thanks to our fantastic production crew, I can bring millions of families along for the ride, celebrating creation and the Artist behind every fantastic critter,” Wilson, who also hosted the successful documentaries “Earth” and “Water,” said in a statement shared with The Christian Post. He added: “Faith-based nature docs have never had space in the industry. I'm still amazed that such a shake up is really happening, and I'm beyond blessed to be a part of it.” Like the hit series “The Chosen,” which has generated over $70 million in crowdfunding, “The Riot and the Dance” has also partnered with Angel Studios for distribution. Show creators are giving viewers an opportunity to invest in the series. They are hoping to raise $5 million in 30 days to bring season one to life and send the team around the world. The show has also garnered the support of numerous celebrities, including Kirk Cameron, Kanye West, and "The Chosen" creator Dallas Jenkins. Roll clip: https://www.christianpost.com/entertainment/first-faith-based-nature-series-the-riot-and-the-dance.html Closing This is Gabriel Rench with Crosspolitic News. Support Rowdy Christian media by joining our club at fightlaughfeast.com, downloading our App, and head to our annual Fight Laugh Feast Conference next fall. With your partnership, together we will fight outdated and compromised media, engage news and politics with the gospel, and replace lies and darkness with truth and light. Go to fightlaughfeast.com to take all these actions. Have a great day. Lord bless

Yes, the show is the WEEKLY Havok, but the nature of this week in Afghanistan made this the first Bi-Weekly Havok episode. I went solo only because I wanted to present some Cliff Notes on Afghan history as well as take a swing at some low-hanging fruit on the social media BS tree and none of our guests needed to be around for that. Fair warning – at the rate events are unspooling at HKIA, this may turn out to be the Tri-Weekly Havok.   Show Notes Afghanistan by Thomas Barfield Ghost Wars by Steve Coll Directorate S by Steve Coll