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Send us a textThis week's guest is Randall Surles—a retired Sergeant Major with over 40 years of experience bridging elite military service and the literary world. From leading missions as an infantryman in the 75th Ranger Regiment and a Green Beret, to crafting bestselling books as a Story Grid Certified Editor, Randy's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

On today's episode, Andy sits down with retired Green Beret and former Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann, who served over 20 years in Army Special Forces conducting missions across Afghanistan, Iraq, and Latin America. After retiring, Scott founded The Hero's Journey and became a leading advocate for veterans' transition through storytelling. He and Andy discuss the origins of Operation Pineapple Express, a grassroots effort led by veterans to evacuate Afghan allies when official channels failed. They explore the lasting effects of trauma, the challenges of reintegration, and why veterans are often forced to lead long after their service ends. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original  Sponsors: Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Storytelling heals the brain." "No struggle, no story." "Life happens in moments."   Episode summary | In this episode of Return on Generosity, host Shannon Cassidy speaks with Scott Mann, a former Green Beret and founder of Rooftop Leadership. They discuss the importance of generosity in leadership, the power of storytelling, and how to build trust in low-trust environments. Scott shares his journey from military service to becoming a playwright and advocate for veterans, emphasizing the healing power of personal stories. The conversation also touches on the creation of his play 'Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret' and the work of his nonprofit, Task Force Pineapple, which focuses on supporting veterans and their families.   R.O.G. Takeaway Tips | Generosity is key to personal and professional growth. Building trust requires understanding both yourself and others. Storytelling is a powerful tool for healing and connection. Leaders must manage emotional temperatures in conversations. Personal stories can resonate universally and foster connection. Advocacy for veterans is crucial in the current political climate. Preparing for future threats requires awareness and action. Engaging in storytelling can help individuals process their experiences.   Chapters |  00:00 Introduction to Scott Mann and His Journey 03:31 The Role of Green Berets in Building Trust 06:23 Navigating Low Trust Environments 09:26 Practical Steps for Building Trust 12:31 The Power of Storytelling in Healing 15:29 The Journey of Creating 'Last Out' 18:32 Impact of Storytelling on Audiences 21:25 The Generosity of Scars and Vulnerability 29:47 The Power of Personal Storytelling 33:37 The Hero's Journey and Its Impact 40:02 Task Force Pineapple: A New Mission 42:27 Engaging with the Community 47:19 Living a Life of Long Breaths 50:00 Introduction to Generosity and Growth 50:10 The Impact of Giving on Personal Development   Guest Bio | Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with combat tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the President and founder of Rooftop Leadership, a leadership consulting and training company in Tampa, Florida where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections when stakes are high and trust is low. Scott helps organizations gain a better understanding of their internal culture while exposing the potential for conflict that exists when trust has deteriorated. In the same way he empowered local tribes in Iraq and Afghanistan to make transformative decisions using very few resources, Scott teaches corporate leaders and their teams the relationship-building techniques that drove so many of his successful combat operations. Scott is the NYT Best-selling Author of Operation Pineapple Express and #1 International Best-Selling Author of Game Changers, Going Local to Defeat Violent Extremists. He has spoken on three TEDx stages and is also a playwright and actor in his recent play brought to film about the Afghan War and the unforeseen cost of war on our Veterans called “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret,” which is available on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, AppleTV, and VUDU. Scott is the founder of Task Force Pineapple and the 501c3 Operation Pineapple Express Relief where he actively advocates in Congress and on national media outlets for the safe passage and resettlement of our abandoned Afghan Allies. He is also the founder of the 501c3, The Heroes Journey, where he is dedicated to helping veterans and military families find their voice and tell their story as they transition out of military service in order to bridge the civilian-military divide. Scott has appeared on numerous TV, Radio, and Podcast media platforms to include CNN, Fox, all the major networks and syndicated radio and has been published by the Epoch Times and Daily Wire. Scott's greatest accomplishments are his 26-year marriage and his three grown sons . Resources: The Generosity of Scars | Scott Mann | TEDxSantaBarbara Task Force Pineapple  Last Out Play Schedule Amazon Prime: Last Out | Elegy of a Green Beret Romy Camargo's Story on Scott Mann's Podcast  Free N.D.I. Network Diversity Index  Free Generosity Quiz  Credits: Scott Mann, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 226, Special Guest, Sheena Yap Chan. 

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is joined by Andy French, a U.S. Army Physician Assistant.  Andy discusses the journey from a military upbringing to his experiences in the Army, the impact of 9/11 on his career choices, and his transition to becoming a Physician Assistant. French shares his unique experiences in emergency medicine, including challenges faced after Physician Assistant school and memorable medical calls that shaped his career. The conversation highlights the importance of learning from mistakes and the rewarding nature of working in emergency medicine. Some of the stories shared include a home oxygen explosion, a shooting incident, and a remarkable rescue mission known as Operation Pineapple Express, which aimed to evacuate an Afghan interpreter during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.  French emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes, the value of teamwork in medicine, and the need for compassion and support for those who have risked their lives to assist U.S. forces. Enjoy!   Support Khan's Family Reunification Journey   This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ:, PAG, Ready Swimmer and The Real ResQ Store. Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts. Plus, get your podcast gear at therealresqstore.com.

In this time of elections and the churn, I reflect on the past few transformative years—from the chaos of Afghanistan's collapse and Operation Pineapple Express to the resurgence of my play, Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret. These experiences shaped Rooftop Leadership, a methodology rooted in four pillars: strategic impact, human nature, human connection, and deep work. Drawing from my Green Beret experiences, this approach confronts the disconnection and low-trust environments that dominate today's world. By fostering meaningful relationships and addressing “the churn” of fear, distraction, and distrust, I aim to help leaders align with their deeper nature, inspire action, and drive profound, lasting change. I'll see you on the Rooftop. Scott Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street Scottmann.com Join Rooftop Nation! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottmann YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader

Nobody's coming to save you. It's a simple phrase, but one that can mean the difference between success and failure. Elite performers know that when it's time to take action, they need to be ready to execute with precision and without excuse. Scott Mann is a retired Special Forces Officer, the architect of Operation Pineapple Express, and a leader who knows how to get results against the odds. Scott first joined Fran Racioppi after the withdrawal from Afghanistan to share how he took a stand when few would. Now he's showing us just how to apply an action first mindset to anything we set out to do. Our rainy Sunday morning conversation from the banks of New York City's East River was the perfect backdrop to break down his new book; Nobody's coming to save you: a Green Beret's guide to getting big shit done. Scott defines the churn; the divisiveness, fear-laden complexity of the world that is in our face 24/7 across our devices. He shows us how that has put us all in a trance of distraction, disengagement, disconnection and distrust where transactional relationships focus on performing for each other instead of connecting. As a leader of action, Scott gives us the cure; which rightfully so will be MESSY. Jump In with Scott and Fran as they wake up New York City, then head over to our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform to catch all our coverage of the 2024 election cycle and our national security series with today's most prominent Special Forces leaders. HIGHLIGHTS0:00 Welcome to New York City2:07 Why is Nobody Is Coming To Save You?4:05 The Four D's6:40 The loss of social connection17:20 Get MESSY to get s**t done18:35 Storytelling mattersQUOTES“We are in our own form of that unprecedented churn.” “The average attention span of a human in the west is eight seconds.” “We've atrophied the ability to tap into what's below the waterline of our human nature.” “Now it's a verb. ‘I'm going to unfriend you.'” “We've lost the ability to make human connection in a meaningful way..” “We ignore storytelling at our peril. Everything has become bullet points.” “It wasn't the stories they told; it was the stories they asked to hear.” “All of us are capable of strategic outcomes if we set our mind to it.” The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation. Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.

Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, co-founded Operation Pineapple Express (which rescued over 750 Afghan allies), wrote the play “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret,” and is the author of the new book “Nobody is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret's Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done”. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, co-founded Operation Pineapple Express (which rescued over 750 Afghan allies), wrote the play “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret,” and is the author of the new book “Nobody is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret's Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done”. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the third night of a very intense survival training course with a Green Beret guy. I haven't slept or showered. I'm muddy and exhausted and just want to go home to Santa Barbara. I tell myself I just need to make it through one more night and this will all be behind me. When it's time to call it a night, I am given a choice: I can either sleep in my tent or in this lean-to I've built. The lean-to is essentially a hole in the dirt with some twigs on it. At this moment, I'd love nothing more than to be at a resort, yet I remind myself I came to this insane training for a challenge. So I say, “Fine. I'll sleep in this lean-to.” I trek down the road around the bend and shimmy myself into this little hole in the dirt. I can't even see the base camp anymore. I can hear every sound around me as I lay there, and I realize that I've never been alone like this before. But hey, it's fine!  “I'm fine; in just hours, I can go home,” I think to myself. Then, after slightly dozing off, I wake up to this crunching sound just off in the distance. It's coming towards me, and I keep telling myself everything's fine. Then the crunch gets louder and faster until, in the moonlight, I see it: the tusk of a wild boar!?! I lie there, frozen and deciding whether or not to scream, when I remember something: animals sense fear. So I need to be strong, be still, be silent, and stick this out. While it's rooting around my head, something suddenly distracts it, and it runs off into the forest. And when morning arrives, I get out of the lean-to, go back to camp, and announce I survived.  The Green Beret guy says, “Yeah. Good job Kymberlee.” Here's the deal: I am committed to affecting change in our world. With change comes challenges. With challenges comes fear. That means that different levels of fear are always coming up for me. What this unforgettable experience has taught me is that we must cultivate your courage. And when I think of courage, I can't help but think of that Green Beret guy who has become a dear friend. His name is Retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann. Scott is with us today in this episode of the Storytelling School Podcast to discuss the transformative power of thematic stories of survival and courage and answer questions like: What is the significance of storytelling leadership roles? What do personal stories that resonate with others have in common? And why is your delivery of a story as important as its content? What you will learn in this episode: How storytelling can help you cultivate courage and de-escalate fear What kind of questions lead to powerful stories that can bridge divisions What three storytelling myths cause you to avoid telling your stories Who is Scott? Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Peru, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership, where he shares the rapport-building and storytelling skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. Scott is the author of the instant New York Times Best-Seller, Operation Pineapple Express, a third-person narrative detailing the harrowing stories of the veterans, volunteers, and Afghan allies who navigated the U.S. abandonment of Afghanistan in August of 2021. The Gary Sinise Foundation partnered up with Scott to bring his play, Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret, to stages across the country to provide healing for our veterans and families of the fallen, as well as provide insight for our citizens on the personal cost of the longest war in our nation's history. Links and Resources Scott Mann Scott Mann's Patreon @ScottManAuthor on Facebook @scottmannauthor on Instagram @davidscottmann on LinkedIn @TheScottMannChannel on YouTube Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

What's your Pineapple Express? This is the question Scott is asking everyone after the creation of Operation Pineapple Express in August of 2021. A group of veterans took a stand when no one else was coming - they saw the moral injury the withdrawal from Afghanistan was going to cause and knew something needed to be done. As we continue talking about Afghanistan, we are going to start broadening our conversations with leaders who are creating their own Pineapple Express. Join Scott this week as he fills you in on where we're going and the amazing things to come. Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/ Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street Scottmann.com  Join Rooftop Nation! Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

On this week's episode of ‘OPE: Three Years Later' Scott sits down with fellow retired Green Beret and 7th Group Special Forces member, Zac Lois. Zac has been instrumental in his efforts with Operation Pineapple Express and continues to contribute to the rescue of our Afghan Allies left behind. Join Scott and Zac as they discuss how Zac's military background combined with his post-service educational career helped him navigate Afghan Allies to safety and ultimately answer the call when no one was coming.                                                       CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES In August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on out Afghan allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.Scott and a team of combat veterans began to leverage their network of relationships to provide safe passage and ultimately relocation of hundreds of at-risk Afghans. Scott now has the opportunity to share the story of those Afghan Allies who made it out and of those who are still fighting their way to safety today, alongside many of the extraordinary men and women who made this possible. In this podcast series, Scott sits down with some of the members of Pineapple Express to share their stories and reflect on where we are one year later after the collapse of Afghanistan.   PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”“Chaos in Kabul”“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”“Punching Above Your Weight” Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/Operation Pineapple Express Relief:  https://operelief.org Join Rooftop Nation!    Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

As we approach the three-year anniversary of the collapse of Afghanistan, it's important to offer reflections on what happened last year, what it means for us today and for the future. Our veteran population and Afghan Allies, those brought to safety and those still at-risk, have been profoundly impacted from the events of August 2021 and many will grapple with the imposed trauma for years to come. Join Scott on this special look at Operation Pineapple Express Three-Years Later as he offers reflections on where we have been, where we are, his hopes for the legacy of Operation Pineapple Express and what's being done to continue to #HonorThePromise and #FinishTheMission. CONTEXT ON THIS SERIESIn August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on our Afghan Allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.  Scott and a team of combat veterans began to leverage their network of relationships to provide safe passage and ultimately relocation of hundreds of at-risk Afghans. Scott now has the opportunity to share the story of those the Afghan Allies who made it out and of those who are still fighting their way to safety today, alongside many of the extraordinary men and women who made this possible. In this podcast series, Scott sits down with some of the members of the Pineapple Express to share their stories and reflect on where we are one year later after the collapse of Afghanistan. PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”“Chaos in Kabul”“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”“Punching Above Your Weight” Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/Operation Pineapple Express Relief:  https://operelief.org Join Rooftop Nation!     Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

Broadcasting LIVE from Reliance One, the fellas had a very Special Guest on the show, Lt. Col Scott Mann! Scott is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with almost 23 years of active-duty service. He spent nearly 18 years in Army Special Forces (Green Berets) with tours throughout Central and South America, along with three combat tours in Afghanistan.  He is the founder of Task Force Pineapple, which has enabled the evacuation of 1,000 Afghan Allies during the August 2021 NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan. He wrote the book, Operation Pineapple Express, which became a New York Times Best Seller, and chronicled the courage of at-risk Afghans risking everything for freedom and the volunteer efforts of veterans and other volunteers who supported them.  Scott also authored the #1 International Best Seller, Game Changers, Going Local to Defeat Violent Extremists, a comprehensive work that spells out the Afghanistan community engagement methodology to law enforcement and special operations forces.  Scott's newest book, Nobody Is Coming To Save You, it is on pre-order on Amazon and will be released on October 1st!  The Foreward / “Blurb+” is written by Mike Rowe and it is outstanding! Scott is a small business owner of Rooftop Leadership, leadership coach, and professional storyteller. His non-profit, the Heroes Journey, conducts storytelling workshops for veterans, military family members, and Afghan Veterans to help them find their voice and tell their story in military transition. Scott is also a playwright and actor who wrote and performs, with a military veteran cast, the awardwinning play, Last Out - Elegy of a Green Beret, a theatrical rendition of the Afghan War and the journey from moral injury to moral recovery.  Scott also founded Operation Pineapple Express Relief, a non-profit 501C3 that provides episodic financial relief to Afghan Allies who are in duress within safe passage and resettlement.  He has made regular appearances on CNN, Fox News, CBS, NBC, and other major networks. regarding the Afghanistan Withdrawal, Global Terrorism, and Veterans' mental health and moral injury issues The Best Way to Follow Lt. Col Scott Mann:  www.scottmann.com TedTalk:  The Generosity of Scars (Scott asked that we include this in our show notes) Last Out Preview:  Last Out Preview and Interview with Gary Sinise:  Facebook: Scott Mann, https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: scottmannauthor, https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor LinkedIn: Scott Mann, www.linkedin.com/in/davidscottmann Twitter: @RooftopLeader, https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader Love,   CT, Rich … and Phil!!!   (me) (Rich) (Phil)  

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 US Green Beret, leader and author, Scott Mann. Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Scott Mann is a former US Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior, storyteller, and the founder of Rooftop Leadership where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. Scott helps organizations gain a better understanding of their internal culture while exposing the potential for conflict that exists when trust has deteriorated. In the same way, he empowered local tribes in Iraq and Afghanistan to make transformative decisions using very few resources, Scott teaches corporate leaders and their teams the relationship-building techniques that drove so many of his successful combat operations. Scott, speaks about the process of becoming a great leader, what it takes to lead and stories from his own life that have molded him into who he is today.  Find out more information about Scott here: https://rooftopleadership.com/ Watch his Ted Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M78sDuehUnk Pre-order his book "Operation Pineapple Express" here: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Pineapple-Express-Col-Scott/dp/1668003538 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

Former Green Beret and author of 'Operation Pineapple Express' Scott Mann stops by to discuss his play Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret, which returns to the New Tampa Performing Arts Center on December 6th & 7th. Retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus previews the Fox News debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Market & Air Travel Expert Jay Ratliff discusses the state of the economy following a record-setting Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the performance of airlines during the Thanksgiving travel period.

Last week was Veterans Day – a day to honor our nation's military veterans. Commemorating this day on November 11th each year not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but also helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. In this week's Reagan Forum Podcast we go back one week to the Reagan Library's Veterans Day Program, which included an honor guard, live music, and keynote remarks by LtCol Scott Mann (retired). LtCol Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world, including Columbia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is also the bestselling author of Operation Pineapple Express, which is an edge-of-your-seat true story thriller about a group of retired Green Berets who come together to save a former comrade—and 500 other Afghans—being targeted by the Taliban in the chaos of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. Scott is the author of the instant New York Times Best-Seller, Operation Pineapple Express, a third-person narrative detailing the harrowing stories of the veterans, volunteers, and Afghan Allies who navigated the US abandonment of Afghanistan in August of 2021. He has since founded Operation Pineapple Express Relief, a 501c3 to help support the emergency needs of our Afghan Allies such as safe passage out of Afghanistan, plus unforeseen resettlement needs. Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: Hazard Ground

This Veterans Day we wanted to celebrate with two friends of the show, Scott Mann and Sam Havelock, and by having a conversation about the current state of affairs in the veteran community.  What can servicemembers do to prepare for their transition?  How does prioritizing your physical health help your mental health?  And how can you build a tribe to support you after you leave the military?  Sam, Scott, Otis, and Camden answer all these questions and much more on this great episode!More About Sam:Sam Havelock is an American Venture Developer. Sam has been involved in the founding or restructuring of a number of technology, defense, and consumer goods companies along with the purchase and sale of a number of others. Examples of portfolio companies Sam founded include SOFX Media which publishes the largest daily newsletter in global special operations, Black Box Talent, an Artificial Intelligence focused recruiting agency, and Zeriscope, a mobile-based telemedicine platform. Sam is a former United States Marine and Naval Officer, with over two decades experience leading people and building Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities in the Department of Defense and the United States Special Operations community. Sam lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and children.More About Scott:Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. Scott is the author of the instant New York Times Best-Seller, Operation Pineapple Express, a third-person narrative detailing the harrowing stories of the veterans, volunteers, and Afghan Allies who navigated the US abandonment of Afghanistan in August of 2021. He has since founded Operation Pineapple Express Relief, a 501c3 to help support the emergency needs of our Afghan Allies such as safe passage out of Afghanistan, plus unforeseen resettlement needs. Scott's greatest accomplishments are his family; he has three grown sons which now gives him the newfound opportunity to chase Monty, his wife of 27 years, around their Tampa home as often as possible.­­ To learn more about Scott's full body of work, visit ScottMann.com.References from the show:“Breathing for Warriors” by Dr. Belisa Vranich@sofxnetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOFXNetworkScott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidscottmann/Sam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhavelock/Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sofxnetwork/

In this episode of The MHP Broker's Tips and Tricks podcast, Maxwell Baker, president of The Mobile Home Park Broker, interviewed park owner Steve Case about his industry experience and involvement with SECO. This and every Tips and Tricks podcast episode is brought to you by The MHP Broker's' proprietary Community Price Maximizer. Use this four-step system to get the highest price possible for your mobile home park or RV community when you sell it through The MHP Broker. Guaranteed. Ask Max for details. Here Are the Show Highlights: - Steve Case has conducted numerous mobile home park transactions, and was a co-founder of the innovative and highly influential Mobile Home University series of educational programs. (Max, 1:10) - Steve started investing in mobile home parks while he was still an active-duty Air Force pilot planning his eventual retirement. In 1999 he became interested in the industry and started by networking with, and picking the brains of, legendary industry mentors Lonnie Scruggs and Lonnie Too. Steve bought his first park in 2000, after reading and studying Lonnie's book on the topic, and later ran a few deals with Lonnie. (Steve, 1:54) - Along with partner Corey Donaldson, Steve started Mobile Home Park University in 2004 as a prime industry educational resource. By the time he retired from the Air Force in 2006, Steve owned six or seven mobile home parks and about as many self-storage facilities, all of them in the Southeast. Through Mobile Home Park University, he brought in such industry heavy hitters as Lonnie, Dike Spottiford, Dave Reynolds and Frank Rolf to speak. They also ran boot camps for more in-depth industry training. (Dave, 2:50) - By 2008, Steve's commitments to a growing family led to him taking a backseat in the educational program. Eventually, he and Corey sold mobilehomeuniversity.com to Frank Rolf and Dave Reynolds. (Steve, 3:50) - In potentially running deals with their students, Frank and Dave run the program a little differently than Steve and his partner had, but it's just as informative and innovative. (Steve, 4:27) - One of the first things Max did after becoming a mobile home park broker was to take Frank and Dave's home study course. He found it to be very valuable. (Max, 5:22) - More recently, Steve was also a co-founder of the Southeast Community Owners (SECO), a very influential industry association and annual trade show to this day. The specific audience for SECO includes mom-and-pop mobile home park owners, rather than big corporate entities. SECO is a non-profit, and virtually every penny is raises goes to help support U.S. military veterans who are park residents in financial need. (Max, 6:16) - Steve had met Spencer Rohn, a fellow board member, when asked to join the board of the Georgia Manufactured Housing Association. He and Spencer discussed the need for establishing an organization that would address the education and networking needs of those who owned parks, as well as those who were considering buying or selling parks, or were otherwise interested in joining or growing their place in the industry. They founded SECO in around 2008, initially with as few as eight or ten participants, and it's steadily grown since as an important annual event. (Steve, 7:11) - Today, the name is misleading since the organization isn't exclusive to community owners in the Southeast U.S. anymore. They come from all over the country. In addition to park owners, attendees have included manufacturers, brokers, vendors and others even peripherally connected to the industry. While Steve went largely inactive by around 2018, Spencer asked him to take on the educational element of the program this year. In response, Steve put together a program of twelve educational sessions with park operators. (Steve, 8:03) - Speakers involved with this year's program, which will take place September 10-13 in Atlanta, include Ben Braband, Cole Phillips and Jefferson Lilly, among others. Whether you're a rookie or have been in the industry for years, there's something for all. One of the popular topics, for instance, is the importance of due diligence and how to do it right. (Steve, 9:08) - There will also be a series of round-tables which might include 700 to 800 participants this year. There will be two industry-expert hosts at each table, and participants can ask questions and get answers directly from the pros. (Steve, 10:04) - In addition to being a great networking and granular educational resource, SECO performs a valuable service to military vets in need. That's a no-brainers since so many of the people in the industry and involved with SECO are themselves military vets. That includes Max (U.S. Marines), Steve (U.S. Air Force), Dave Reynolds (Army), and Spencer Rohn (Navy), among others. (Max, 13:06) - A recent example of where SECO donations went is a vet in need of air conditioning in his home who wa helped through the referral of park owner David Roden. This year, since the event will take place over 9/11, the speakers will include two high-ranking military officers who are now involved in the industry. These are retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann, and retired Marine Major Scott Using. Both have written highly respected books on the industry. (Steve, 13:30) - Scott Mann is routinely on Fox News and he spearheaded Operation Pineapple Express, which got people out of Afghanistan before it fell. (Steve, 14:45) - There will be no selling during the course of SECO. That's not its purpose. (Steve, 15:18) - This lack of promotion is what makes this show different than entrepreneurial events led by the likes of Tony Robbins,and Grant Carbone. While those shows are great in their own way, the ultimate purpose is to upsell additional information or activities. That's not how SECO operates. (Max, 15:34) - While it might be too late to attend this year's show (unless you happen to live in or near Atlanta), you can join SECO at any time so you can be sure you're in attendance next year and beyond. Just go to the website at secoconference.com to learn more and to join. (Steve, 19:45) - You can also reach out directly to Max and he'll tell you how to join SECO and answer all of your questions. (Max, 20:12) Thinking of joining SECO? You should be if you're currently involved in the mobile home industry in any way, or plan to be. You can call Max atThe Mobile Home Park Broker, learn more about SECO and our innovative Community Price Maximizer platform to optimize your park value and sale price. Just drop Max Baker a line at info@themhpbroker.com or give him a call at (678) 932-0200. Power Quotes in This Episode: (About Mobile Home University) “And we just had a blast teaching people about the industry that were new to it, maybe coming from the multifamily or office space, and we did a few boot camps along the way and it was a great time.” (Steve, 2:50) “...that was the very first thing I did when I jumped into mobile home park brokerage. I bought (new Mobile Home University owners) Frank and Dave's home study course. I mean, it's a great course, man, and if they were able to absorb the stuff that you were doing and during that time, man, the course has been pretty amazing over the years, and it's gotten better and better.” (Max, 5:22) “We came up with an idea, Spencer, myself and another operator up in the northern part of Georgia, to get together just for a day, get as many community owners as we could to get together and talk about how we could help each other out with different tips, techniques, things that we were experiencing. I think at that first meeting there was eight or ten of us. I think it was in 2007, it could have been 2008. After that we did this annual thing that kept growing and growing.” (Steve, 7:11) “Spencer has done a phenomenal job in expounding upon it, bringing in manufacturers, bringing in vendors like yourself, the brokers, the different lenders, service agencies, those sorts of things, putting them all into what we call a convention.” (Steve, 8:30) “So I think this year is going to be the best educational platform we've ever had.” (Steve, 10:04)

Former U.S. Army Green Beret, Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann Ret., is a NYT bestselling author, warrior, and storyteller. Scott discusses his efforts to help save the lives of Afghan special forces and nationals left behind in the wake of the United States' botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, his book Operation Pineapple Express that he wrote about those efforts, and the play he wrote to honor those who fought and died. The man: https://scottmann.com The book: https://operationpineappleexpress.com The play: https://lastoutplay.com The film: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Out-Scott-Mann/dp/B09X94Q5CS Shout out to our terrific sponsors! FieldOfGreens.com Get started with 15% off using promo code: MIKE www.butcherbox.com/rowe Use code ROWE to get $20 off your first order mikeroweWORKS.org Apply for a work ethic scholarship

Adapting Military Wisdom to Everyday Life. Welcome back to the Team Never Quit Podcast with your host, Marcus Luttrell. This week, Marcus takes a deep dive into the mind of an exceptional individual - Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann, a Green Beret, warrior storyteller, and playwright who has a remarkable journey to share. Scott shares his background as a Green Beret, highlighting the rigorous training and the mindset it instills, as well as the importance of adaptability and resilience in high-stakes environments, drawing parallels to civilian life. He explains how military units connect with local communities and the lessons it offers for corporate and personal relationships. In his distinguished 23-year military career, Mann operated at the highest levels of the Special Operations Community and has been widely recognized for his successful leadership of teams in complex situations. He led “Operation Pineapple Express” — a grassroots leadership campaign using Rooftop Human Connection Skills to honor a promise and save more than 1,000 Afghans from a life-threatening situation amid the chaos of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Scott Mann's journey went from the battlefield to the stage, becoming a playwright and actor in "Last Out," a powerful play that explores the impact of war on veterans and their families. He has learned that storytelling can heal emotional wounds and bridge the gap between veterans and civilians. Scott also shares key takeaways from his experiences creating and performing in "Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret" including the power of vulnerability and the importance of understanding the human cost of war. His vision for the future, both for himself and the broader community, includes his work with veterans and storytelling. Resources: Connect with Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastoutplay/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9kltnwaIEU - Learn more about "Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret" and how to support its mission at: https://lastoutplay.com/film/ - Rooftop Leadership:  https://rooftopleadership.com/ Sponsors: - Navyfederal.org - Hatch.co/TNQ   In this episode you will hear: • [Military branches] Who's the best? You can't even have that conversation because every single operations unit has a charter that they do better than anybody else. (12:01) • Green Beret – their specialty – has been to work by, with, and through indigenous people and help them stand up on their own. (12:13) • What you lead with are old school interpersonal skills to build relationships and social capital. And go in with 12 and come out with 12,000. (12:53) • I loved the regiment, I loved the missions, and I loved the men. (19:05) • I teach the interpersonal skills that Green Berets specialize in. I teach it in corporate America and I teach it as a leadership trait. (20:39) • You build trust when risk is low, and you leverage it when risk is high. (24:43) • [Melanie] The government will spend all the money, but the veterans are the ones who are actually serving the people. (32:19) • Our families of the fallen – not just gold star, but white star families that have lost members to suicide – they are so active in taking care of everybody else. (32:39) • I can't say enough about the Vietnam generation. Those guys are amazing. (44:14) • [Scott to Marcus] Your story and the story of your teammates has changed lives, it's saved lives, it has created a macro-level understanding of service, sacrifice, and brotherhood. (48:24) • The country, more than ever, needs the stories of our veterans and military families, because that shows what right looks like. (48:47) • [Scott to Marcus] You opened the door, and you showed the rest of the veteran community what right looked like in terms of leadership at home, the courage to tell your story, even when it's hard – to repurpose your struggle in the service of others. (55:43)

Scott wears many hats and shows us what stepping up and making an impact looks like. He has shared his inspiring story on numerous stages and the stories of other warriors through his play, leadership company, media engagements, book, and even advocacy in Congress. Once again, I'm so honored to bring you another change agent who is the personification of what my show is about in the same week. People not afraid to speak up and speak out.Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours worldwide, including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership, where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. Scott is the author of the instant New York Times Best-Seller, Operation Pineapple Express, a third-person narrative detailing the harrowing stories of the veterans, volunteers, and Afghan Allies who navigated the US abandonment of Afghanistan in August of 2021. The Gary Sinise Foundation has also partnered up with Scott to bring his play, Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret, to the legendary theater Steppenwolf, as well as to stages across the country to provide healing to our Veterans and Families of the Fallen, as well as providing insight to our citizens on the personal cost of the longest war in our Nation's history. To learn more about Scott's full body of work, visit: https://scottmann.com/Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com

On Episode 134, Scott Mann talked about his humble beginnings - enlisting in the Army, working his way up to Special Ops, and discovering some of the most untold parts of the world in a way only a good soldier can. But Scott's leadership, and the struggles that came with it, were only small part of that story. In Part 2, Scott digs into the challenges that come with leading, and the often absurd political machinations that come with it, before diving into the aptly named Operation Pineapple Express, reviewing his charitable works, and explaining just how he managed to get on a stage in his acclaimed play 'Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret.' ----------Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:17 - Running the Ops Center17:29 - Navigating Leadership Waters23:13 - Challenging Calls40:56 - Regretful Ops46:07 - Retiring on My Terms58:16 - Gender, Vaccines, & Social Engineering in the Military01:02:50 - Different Ways in Ukraine01:11:26 - Veteran Entrepreneurs01:15:21 - Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret01:19:01 - Operation Pineapple Express----------Support Scott Mann: Website - https://scottmann.comPlay - Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret - https://lastoutplay.comBook - Operation Pineapple Express - https://operationpineappleexpress.comPodcast - The Rooftop Podcast - https://spoti.fi/3FIz3vsYouTube - https://bit.ly/3lsoR3vInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor----------Sponsors: 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 bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order. ----------MUD/WTRGo to mudwtr.com/mike to support the show and use code MIKEMUD for 15% off----------Black BuffaloGo to blackbuffalo.com/discount/MIKEDROP and use promo code Mike Drop at checkout for 15% off your first order!----------Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.petALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet

The war in Ukraine may have distracted you from the US war in Afghanistan. A war that lasted 20 years and cost nearly 2 trillion dollars. You can likely remember the images seen on TV from August of 2021 of Kabul airport as the US pulled out. 1000s of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of Kabul International Airport, so desperate to escape the Taliban that they were clinging to military jets as they took off. This all happened as the Taliban enforced their rule over the Capitol. War has horrendous costs, but so does abandoning allies. Our guest for the next two episodes is someone who understands the cost of war firsthand. Scott Mann is a retired Army lieutenant colonel and was part of the elite Green Berets for 23 years. He's done military service tours around the world, including Columbia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He was a he is a warrior storyteller and the founder of rooftop leadership. He shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low, trust engagement. Scott Mann is also a New York Times bestselling author of Operation Pineapple Express. It's a third-person narrative detailing the harrowing story of the veteran volunteers and Afghan allies who navigated the US abandonment of Afghanistan in August of 2021. He has since founded Operation Pineapple Express Relief to support the emergency needs of Afghan allies, such as safe passage out of Afghanistan and unforeseen resettlement needs. Website: https://ScottMann.com  www.rooftopleadership.com Social Media https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadership/ https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_leadership/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidscottmann/ https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ Part 2) Death By Identity Crisis The forgotten 30,000 Afghans, special operators, and Alli's What happens when The Taliban can Find Your Name and Address The Uncle Sam Size Problem and Humanitarian Crisis. Thrust on the Shoulders of Veterans and their Pension Funds. We are confronting the Moral injury inflicted by the People we Trust. The Cost of The Massive 20% Loss of Public Trust in the Military? Afghan Special Operations and Trauma in a Motel 6 PTSD, When You Walk in, and Your Children Automatically Leave Death By Identity Crisis Standing in a Closet With a Gun to His Head... The Veteran Suicide Crisis The Generosity of Scars The Intimate Connection of Live Theater, Leadership, and Healing PTSD The Power of Storytelling Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership, and #tribe DovBaron.com  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war in Ukraine may have distracted you from the US war in Afghanistan. A war that lasted 20 years and cost nearly 2 trillion dollars. You can likely remember the images seen on TV from August of 2021 of Kabul airport as the US pulled out. 1000s of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of Kabul International Airport, so desperate to escape the Taliban that they were clinging to military jets as they took off. This all happened as the Taliban enforced their rule over the Capitol. War has horrendous costs, but so does abandoning allies. Our guest for the next two episodes is someone who understands the cost of war firsthand. Scott Mann is a retired Army lieutenant colonel and was part of the elite Green Berets for 23 years. He's done military service tours around the world, including Columbia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He was a he is a warrior storyteller and the founder of rooftop leadership. He shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low, trust engagement. Scott Mann is also a New York Times bestselling author of Operation Pineapple Express. It's a third-person narrative detailing the harrowing story of the veteran volunteers and Afghan allies who navigated the US abandonment of Afghanistan in August of 2021. He has since founded Operation Pineapple Express Relief to support the emergency needs of Afghan allies, such as safe passage out of Afghanistan and unforeseen resettlement needs. Website: https://ScottMann.com  www.rooftopleadership.com Social Media https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadership/ https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_leadership/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidscottmann/ https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ Part 1) The Green Beret's Dichotomy of War & Pineapple Express A 14-year-old's dream of becoming a Green Beret Parachuting behind enemy lines, to be with a village elder or a tribal chief. War - Alles and the immersion in language and culture The Dichotomy of Being John Wick and Lawrence of Arabia Building Rapport While Tickling an AK-47 Trigger What was and still is Operation Pineapple Express? Why should we have stayed in Afghanistan? Eight years into retirement, The Desperate Call of Trusted Relationships The Cost of the Top-Down Failure of US Foreign Policy Lessons from Afghanistan, Why Most M & A Business Practices Fail Why leadership is about creating psychological safety Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership, and #tribe DovBaron.com  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deborah is joined by Ret. Lt. Col. and former Green Beret, Scott Mann, who launched Operation Pineapple Express, to rescue thousands of allies after the debacle of the Afghanistan withdrawal. They discuss the Congressional hearings and who should be held accountable. She is also joined by Townhall writer and grassroots activist, Joy Overbeck, to discuss the big win in defeating the "Safe" injection sites and how we can continue to stand and make the difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fast-paced arena of Operation Pineapple Express and Last Out - Elegy of a Green Beret, people often ask me about the origins of Rooftop Leadership. I think it's time to go back to that story of leading people to the Rooftop and the four pillars that support that kind of work. Join Rooftop Nation! Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

Joining me for this week's podcast is retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann. LTC Mann spent a career as a leader in the Special Forces with multiple tours in Afghanistan. Scott is the author of Operation Pineapple Express, a New York Times Bestseller detailing the effort of a group of retired special operations veterans led by Scott who saved 500 Afghans being hunted by the Taliban. We discussed the harsh lives of the men who served in the Afghan Commandos, how they moved families to safety, and much more. Tune in Main Takeaways Miscalculation of American assessments on how long the Afghan government can withstand the Taliban Operation Pineapple Express The difficult lives of the Afghan Commandos Village Stability Operations Working with Colombian Special Forces Follow Scott Mann: www.scottmann.com This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect With John Hendricks www.globalrecon.net www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: www.caspian.band --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/globalrecon/support

Mark speaks with Scott Mann. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world,, including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership,, where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. Scott helps organizations gain a better understanding of their internal culture while exposing the potential for conflict that exists when trust has deteriorated. His recent book, Operation Pineapple Express, was an instant New York Times best seller. Key Takeaways: Leadership: The dynamics of leadership are changing. The old ways of one charismatic leader who knows what to do are shifting to groups of individuals, all understanding that they can lead together more effectively when there is a common vision and goal, mutual understanding, and collaboration. Mental Clarity and Calm: The most powerful tool anyone can access in times of duress is mental clarity. When you allow your mind to settle and you take time to pause, it allows you to access your intuition and a deeper knowing of what to do. Humans and Connection: The ability to make connections and build relationships across borders is a core component that stabilizes and secures stability and freedom in this country (The United States of America).  Veteran's Voices: The mental health crisis in the U.S. veteran population is rising. It is important to listen to and support this population.  

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Scott Mann is a retired US Army Green Beret who has served on tours worldwide, including Columbia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan.  He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements.  Scott is also the international best-selling author of “Game Changers: Going Local to Defeat Violent Extremists” and “Operation Pineapple Express.” What you'll hear in this interview is an incredible story— a success through failure story— of Operation Pineapple Express or the heroic rescue operation headlined by Scott and other retired Green Berets that saved their former comrade and 500 other Afghans targeted by the Taliban in the chaos of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021. Don't miss it! Tune in now! If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  

The team welcomes LTC (R) Scott Mann author of "Operation Pineapple Express" any many other ventures! Special guest host Send it 7! @rooftopleadership #veterans #veteranshelpingveterans #Veteran #VTT #veteranauthor #veteranauthors #getthedemonsout #gruntworks #afghanistanwithdrawl #neverforgotten

This week in the studio a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army. This guest gave 23 years of service, 18 of those years within the Special Forces community as a Green Beret. He has completed tours to Iraq,Peru,Ecuador,Panama,Colombia, and multiple tours to Afghanistan where he conducted Village Stability operations, never knowing that the allies and friends he made there would so desperately need his help, after his service. He is the Founder of Rooftop Leadership, Co Founder of the Heroes Journey, Founder of Task Force Pineapple, New York Times bestselling author, and 3x Ted Talks Speaker. He is here to tell the amazing story of not only his career, but the almost unbearable undertaking of the evacuation of Afghanistan with the leadership that he displayed during Operation Pineapple Express in the summer of 2021. Please welcome Scott Mann.

Scott Mann – Author of Operation Pineapple Express Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership. Scott is the Author of several books, including, Game Changers, Mission America, Leading Through Chaos, and Operation Pineapple Express as well as two children's books. Scott is also a playwright and actor in his recent play brought to film about the Afghan War and the unforeseen cost of war on our Veterans called “Last Out,” which is available on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, AppleTV, and VUDU. Additionally, he has spoken on three TEDx stages. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear some of his amazing story!   Operation Pineapple Express: http://bit.ly/3UDQvXt   Game Changers: http://bit.ly/3O7xpq6   Mission America:  https://amzn.to/3E9W9cS   Leading Through Chaos: http://bit.ly/3THsFsq   LAST OUT: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Out-Scott-Mann/dp/B09X94Q5CS   TEDx Talk – The Generosity of Scars:  https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

A retired Green Beret simply could not lose another soldier in the Global War on Terror. He called together a group of Special Forces veterans from the Army, Navy and CIA to join him in one last mission. As the US withdrew after 20 years in Afghanistan and the Taliban seized control, their friend, an American-trained Afghan commando, had to be saved. However, that would be just the beginning of their remarkable evacuation efforts. It is our sincere honor to welcome US Army Lt. Col. Scott Mann.Amidst the total chaos of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, what began as a mission to save their friend Nazam, grew into something far greater. Operating from their own basements and garages in the US, Scott and his team first called their mission Operation Harriet, after Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Then - after using ‘Pineapple' as a vital code word - it became Task Force Pineapple, and is now well known as Operation Pineapple Express. By any name, Scott and his amazing group helped more than 500 Afghans escape their collapsing country. They worked tirelessly, until the horrific suicide bombing at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport August 26, 2021.We give our highest recommendation to Scott's book ‘Operation Pineapple Express: The Incredible Story of a Group of Americans Who Undertook One Last Mission and Honored a Promise in Afghanistan'.As always, thank you for listening to Heroes Behind Headlines.

When our Nation failed our Afghan Brothers, our Service members, Veterans, and private citizens, did not. The harrowing and true story behind TASK FORCE PINEAPPLE is one you have to read and re-read over and over again to believe. Lucky for you, LT. COL. Scott Mann (RET.) is here to tell you the story on this episode of the Security Halt! podcast."OPERATION PINEAPPLE EXPRESS"  is available NOW! So go buy a copy!If you're loving the show, share it with a friend, and give us a 5 star review! Wanna help us grow? Click the link below!Adult content warningSupport the show

Operation Pineapple Express will likely go down as one of the greatest rescue missions in history. What makes it even more interesting and inspirational is the fact that it was mostly organized by civilians – retired Special Forces operators, Congressional staff, and state department personnel. In the midst of the horror and chaos of our withdrawal from Kabul, Pineapple Express was able to get approximately 1,000 Afghan allies and their families on evacuation flights. It was just one among several operations conducted by volunteer groups. Lt. Col Scott Mann is a retired Green Beret and was one of the principle organizers of the effort. He describes the events in his book “Operation Pineapple Express”.  It all began with a plea Scott received from Nezam, an Afghan Army Special Forces NCO who had served with Scott. Nezam was receiving threatening texts from the Taliban and knew he had to get out of the country, but his application for the special visa he was promised was mired in bureaucracy. “We didn't have the resources, we didn't have the authority, and we didn't have the means. But we know what a promise is.” Once they got Nezam to safety, Scott's phone started blowing up with messages from other operators asking for help with other at risk Afghan partners. Task Force Pineapple would eventually be comprised of over 100 volunteers. Scott's book also shares the tremendous stresses placed upon his volunteers. Many had battled to put the war behind them but found themselves managing a new mission from the sanctity of their homes. Scott discusses the serious long term implications of the way the withdrawal was handled and the moral injury to the Veterans who served in Afghanistan. Scott and his wife formed Operation Pineapple Express Relief to fund continued efforts to help at risk allies. Operation Recovery is also still helping get allies out. TAKEAWAY – “We may be done with al-Qaeda and ISIS but they aren't done with us. The graveyard of empires will follow us home.”

What's your Pineapple Express? This is the question Scott is asking everyone after the creation of Operation Pineapple Express in August of 2021. A group of veterans took a stand when no one else was coming - they saw the moral injury the withdrawal from Afghanistan was going to cause and knew something needed to be done. As we continue talking about Afghanistan, we are going to start broadening our conversations with leaders who are creating their own Pineapple Express. Join Scott this week as he fills you in on where we're going and the amazing things to come. Join Rooftop Nation!Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_leadershipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeaderYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

Scott Mann is a former Green Beret, retired Lieutenant Colonel, best-selling author of Operation Pineapple Express, and Service World Expo 2022 Keynote Speaker. Scott shares a harrowing tale of a rescue mission in Afghanistan, and how the lessons learned relate to business management.

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann, a former U.S. Army Green Beret joined Andrew Rogers to discuss his New York Times Best Selling book, 'Operation Pineapple Express' An edge-of-your-seat thriller about a group of retired Green Berets who come together to save a former comrade—and 500 other Afghans—being targeted by the Taliban in the chaos of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Learn more about Scott, find the book and other veteran resources here.

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann, a former U.S. Army Green Beret joined Andrew Rogers to discuss his New York Times Best Selling book, 'Operation Pineapple Express' An edge-of-your-seat thriller about a group of retired Green Berets who come together to save a former comrade—and 500 other Afghans—being targeted by the Taliban in the chaos of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Learn more about Scott, find the book and other veteran resources here.

A year ago the United States withdrew from Afghanistan officially ending the 20 year Global War on Terror. We may never find agreement on whether we failed or succeeded in Afghanistan. For this episode, Fran Racioppi returned to the place where the Global War on Terror began on the blue sky day of September 11th, 2001 in lower Manhattan. He asked retired LTC Scott Mann to join him on a balcony overlooking the Freedom Tower and the 9/11 Memorial for a conversation on the withdrawal from Afghanistan and his new book, Operation Pineapple Express. Operation Pineapple Express pulled hundreds to freedom through a hole in a gate in the final days on the ground in Afghanistan. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Watch the full video version of Fran's conversation with Scott overlooking the Freedom Tower and the 9/11 Memorial on YouTube. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Learn more about Scott at rooftopleadership.com and scottmann.com. Get a copy and read Operation Pineapple Express where ever you get your favorite books. And follow Scott on social media @rooftop_leadership.Highlights:-0:00 Intro & welcome to Ground Zero-6:10 Scott's 9/11 story & the evolution of the Afghanistan Mission-16:35 The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan-22:55 Scott decides to get involved & his two questions-30:00 The hole in the fence and the decision to leave-40:49 Abby Gate explosion-43:08 What it all means-59:04 Recommendations to step up and lead from the front-1:06:30 Last Out, The Hero's Journey & Rooftop Leadership-1:20:54 Scott's three daily foundations to success Quotes: -”It started by working by, with and through true indigenous clans and tribes.” (7:47)-”I think it's a real shame that we left that force abandoned because I think they could have held the line.” (10:30)-”I don't understand that our partner force is getting left behind.” (15:17)-”Why didn't someone just throw their stars on the table and say ‘not on my watch.'” (22:01)-”Everything about my time in Afghanistan hinged on whether he lived or died.” (24:49)-”What does a promise mean to you? And how far would you go to honor it.” (27:20)-”They were gonna pull people in until the very end.” (41:47)-”There are people who are trying to fall this tower.” (46:30)-”To leave them…in the way that we left them…I don't know how you can live with that.” (56:11)Scott Mann's 3 Daily Foundations to Success-Prepare for every engagement-Connect with people where they are-Recover between engagementsThis is episode is in honor of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom in the Global War on Terror…and their families. De Oppresso Liber.This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike's, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann and a small team of former special ops personnel orchestrated what is now known as Operation Pineapple Express. Extracting our Afghan Allies from Taliban regime during a time of extreme violence due to the United States withdrawing all forces from Afghanistan. OUR SPONSORS: https://bullionmax.com/srs https://prepwithshawn.com Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.vigilanceelite.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762

Deborah is joined by Lt. Col. Scott Mann, the former Green Beret behind "Operation Pineapple Express, rescuing hundreds after the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the US abruptly left Afghanistan a group of veterans took matters into their own hands to rescue their Afghan allies and partners.   "What does a promise mean to you? And how far would you go to honor it?"   Lt. Col. Scott Mann (ret) is a veteran and author of the New York Times bestseller “Operation Pineapple Express.” He is the founder of The Hero's Journey, a nonprofit that helps veterans and military family members connect to their story.   Scott talks with Joe De Sena (CEO & Founder of Spartan Race) about how the government abandoned the Afghan people and how this has led to what he calls “a great moral injury.”  He explains the challenges veterans and their Afghan Special Operator friends and partners are now facing.   Scott talks about the young man, Nazam, who was passenger number one on the Pineapple Express. He was shot through the face on a patrol with US. Special Forces because he turned to warn the patrol that they were walking up on Taliban.    Scott wanted the narrative of the book to be storytelling first and foremost, not a military book, not an intelligence analysis. He interviewed dozens and dozens of people, including some senior level people in the US. Military, intelligence professionals.    LINKS: Operation Pineapple Express https://amzn.to/3Ljpncy More About Scott https://scottmann.com/ Spartan Up podcast https://podfollow.com/spartan Spartan Up podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SpartanUpPodcast Joe De Sena on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/ SPONSORS: Spartan Up podcast is brought to you by Wild Health www.wildhealth.com Wondering which diet is right for you? What your optimal recovery routine is? How your sleep impacts performance? Wild Health will help you uncover all the answers to your health questions with a fully personalized, precision health plan, based on your DNA & bloodwork. Discover your truth - sign up at wildhealth.com with code SPARTAN10 for 10% off.    This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at the injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Figuring out your Story Theme is the key to unlocking the entire roadmap of your story.Scott Mann is the author of the new book → Operation Pineapple Express: The Incredible Story of a Group of Americans Who Undertook One Last Mission and Honored a Promise in Afghanistan.Randall Surles is a Story Grid Certified Editor and worked with Scott to develop and produce the book under an extremely tight deadline.In this interview, they discuss what went into writing the book, how they worked together, and what it meant to write a book like this.

Creating deep human connections and building a high-trust culture is crucial to truly thrive as a leader. In this episode, our guest is Scott Mann; he spent 23 years in the United States Army, 18 of them as a Green Beret, where he specialized in unconventional, high-impact missions in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Colombia. He is a storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership, where he helps leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust environments. He also empowers people - both in warfare and in business - to stand up for themselves and develop a strong voice. He is the author of Operation Pineapple Express: The Incredible Story of a Group of Americans Who Undertook One Last Mission and Honored a Promise in Afghanistan. In our conversation, Scott shares some of his experiences from his time in Afghanistan and how he was able to use his relationships to help save people and build deep relationships with them. He digs into the importance of leadership, social capital, and accountability and how polarization can be dangerous and counterproductive. Scott remarks on why relationships are essential for building successful organizations. Listen and enjoy! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 07:32] Opening Segment • Leadership lessons learned from a war zone • How to build relationships of trust with the local population to rescue people in high-risk situations • Check out his book Operation Pineapple Express A story of this rescue mission and the inspirational lessons that can be learned from it [07:33 - 22:15] The Problems with the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan • The problems with the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan No public hearings on what happened and no accountability • Look at the situations that as a leader you face and ask yourself what's your pineapple express  • Afghan special operations forces and the veteran volunteers who stood on their shoulders and honored a promise • Why it's key to focus on local solutions, such as helping tribal leaders stand up to terrorists and training select special operations units [22:16 - 36:36] If America Abandoned Its Allies, What Would Happen? • What has led to increased conflict and instability in Afghanistan A political decision made without input from military leaders • Why the division between left and right in America is a major obstacle to effective policymaking on issues like Afghanistan • The importance of opening public hearings by Congress to allow for a more informed discussion of policy options for Afghanistan There is still potential for the United States to support its allies, but it needs to do so in a more transparent and effective way [36:37 - 40:16] Closing Segment • How to make decisions as a leader • Q&A: What will help you with your decision-making process? Want to connect with Scott? Follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Head to Roof Top Leadership, and discover how to create deep human connection! Key Quotes: "It is our social connection ability that really enables us to thrive." - Scott Mann "The time to build social capital is when nobody is looking " - Scott Mann Let's Talk Exits! Check out my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-exits/id1606747718 Connect with Ptex Group: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to achieve in business. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

In April 2020, an urgent call was placed from a Special Forces operator serving overseas. The message: Get Nezam out of Afghanistan now! Nezam was part of the Afghan National Army's first group of American-trained commandos. He served alongside the U.S. Special Forces for over a decade. The message reached Nezam's former commanding officer, retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann, and he sent out an SOS to a group of Afghan vets (Navy SEALs, Green Berets, CIA officers, USAID advisors). They all answered the call for one last mission, to save a former comrade—and 500 other Afghans—being targeted by the Taliban in the chaos of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan.  Newt's guest is Lt. Col. Scott Mann.  His new book, “Operation Pineapple Express: The Incredible Story of a Group of Americans Who Undertook One Last Mission and Honored a Promise in Afghanistan” is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Will sits down with U.S. Army Special Forces member Lt. Colonel Scott Mann, to discuss his new book, Operation Pineapple Express: The Incredible Story of a Group of Americans Who Undertook One Last Mission and Honored a Promise in Afghanistan.     Scott takes the listeners behind the scenes to describe how he and a group of retired Green Berets saved not just one, but up to a thousand individuals from the horrors of the Afghanistan withdrawal last August.   Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainPodcast@Fox.com   Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Howell speaks with Retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann. They speak about his forthcoming book, “Operation Pineapple Express: The Incredible Story of a Group of Americans Who Undertook One Last Mission and Honored a Promise in Afghanistan.” He outlines the tale of how he and a group of other retired Green Berets banned together to save an ally during America's withdrawal from Afghanistan. To find the book, available now for pre-order: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Operation-Pineapple-Express/Scott-Mann/9781668003534See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell speaks with Retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann. They speak about his forthcoming book, “Operation Pineapple Express: The Incredible Story of a Group of Americans Who Undertook One Last Mission and Honored a Promise in Afghanistan.” He outlines the tale of how he and a group of other retired Green Berets banned together to save an ally during America's withdrawal from Afghanistan. To find the book, available now for pre-order: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Operation-Pineapple-Express/Scott-Mann/9781668003534See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of ‘OPE: One Year Later' Scott sits down with fellow retired Green Beret and 7th Group Special Forces member, Zac Lois. Zac has been instrumental in his efforts with Operation Pineapple Express and continues to contribute to the rescue of our Afghan Allies left behind. Join Scott and Zac as they discuss how Zac's military background combined with his post-service educational career helped him navigate Afghan Allies to safety and ultimately answer the call when no one was coming.                                                       CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES In August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on out Afghan allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.Scott and a team of combat veterans began to leverage their network of relationships to provide safe passage and ultimately relocation of hundreds of at-risk Afghans. Scott now has the opportunity to share the story of those Afghan Allies who made it out and of those who are still fighting their way to safety today, alongside many of the extraordinary men and women who made this possible. In this podcast series, Scott sits down with some of the members of Pineapple Express to share their stories and reflect on where we are one year later after the collapse of Afghanistan.   PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”“Chaos in Kabul”“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”“Punching Above Your Weight” Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/Operation Pineapple Express Relief:  https://operelief.org Join Rooftop Nation!    Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_leadershipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeaderYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the collapse of Afghanistan, it's important to offer reflections on what happened last year, what it means for us today and for the future. Our veteran population and Afghan Allies, those brought to safety and those still at-risk, have been profoundly impacted from the events of August 2021 and many will grapple with the imposed trauma for years to come. Join Scott on this special look at Operation Pineapple Express One-Year Later as he offers reflections on where we have been, where we are, his hopes for the legacy of Operation Pineapple Express and what's being done to continue to #HonorThePromise and #FinishTheMission.  CONTEXT ON THIS SERIESIn August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on our Afghan Allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.  Scott and a team of combat veterans began to leverage their network of relationships to provide safe passage and ultimately relocation of hundreds of at-risk Afghans. Scott now has the opportunity to share the story of those the Afghan Allies who made it out and of those who are still fighting their way to safety today, alongside many of the extraordinary men and women who made this possible. In this podcast series, Scott sits down with some of the members of the Pineapple Express to share their stories and reflect on where we are one year later after the collapse of Afghanistan. Previous Episodes on Afghanistan:“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”“Chaos in Kabul”“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”“Punching Above Your Weight” Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/Operation Pineapple Express Relief:  https://operelief.org Join Rooftop Nation!    Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_leadershipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeaderYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

On today's episode Dennis speaks with former US Green Beret, leader and author, Scott Mann. Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Scott Mann is a former US Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior, storyteller, and the founder of Rooftop Leadership where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. Scott helps organizations gain a better understanding of their internal culture while exposing the potential for conflict that exists when trust has deteriorated. In the same way, he empowered local tribes in Iraq and Afghanistan to make transformative decisions using very few resources, Scott teaches corporate leaders and their teams the relationship-building techniques that drove so many of his successful combat operations. Scott, speaks about the process of becoming a great leader, what it takes to lead and stories from his own life that have molded him into who he is today. Find out more information about Scott here: https://rooftopleadership.com/ Watch his Ted Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M78sDuehUnk Pre-order his book "Operation Pineapple Express" here: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Pineapple-Express-Col-Scott/dp/1668003538 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

We all want to leave our mark on the world - or as Rex Mann says 'leave tracks.' As you work your movement you'll realize how tough it can be to reach the finish line, and that really the closer you get the harder it becomes to reach it. Scott is all too familiar with this pattern of achievement, most recently with his work with our Afghan Allies and Operation Pineapple Express. So how do we press through the final stretch of something bigger than ourselves?Join Scott on this week's #RooftopPodcast fireside at his parents' farm in Kentucky for this and more.Join Rooftop Nation!Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_leadershipLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeaderYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

Please join us tonight as we welcome LTC (ret) Scott Mann, who is not only the founder of www.rooftopleadership.com, and creator of https://www.lastoutplay.com but also a founding and key member of Operation Pineapple Express during the fall of Kabul (https://nypost.com/2021/08/27/us-vets-volunteer-to-secretly-rescue-allies-in-afghanistan/)

This is a true story about the operation “Pineapple Express” and helping Afghani allies escape Afghanistan. In this Passion Struck podcast episode, John R Miles interviews retired Navy SEAL Dan O'Shea on how he guided a family of fourteen to safety, successfully evading the Taliban. Dan describes the harrowing details of their 96 hours of terror and what it took to get the family safely to the Kabul airport. This is just one story out of more than 700 people the “Pineapple Express” helped save. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles/. Operation Recovery Website: https://www.operationrecovery.org/. Episode Highlights With Retired Navy SEAL Dan O'Shea In this powerful episode, John R. Miles and Navy SEAL Dan O'Shea discuss getting involved in Operation Pineapple Express. He tells the incredible story of survival as he guided an Afghani Allie, who is an American Citizen, and his family of fourteen escape Afghanistan and evade the Taliban over a 96-hour window of sheer heroics. He talks about his decision to become a Navy SEAL, the biggest lessons he learned from going through BUDs, the organizational structure of the teams, his tour of duty in Iraq where he participated in over 400 hostage rescues, as well as his experience in Afghanistan and those Afghanis who served alongside him. Why he is adamant about never leaving a soldier behind. He ends by discussing the Frogman swim he founded to benefit the wounded and fallen Navy SEALs and their families. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! ESCAPING AFGHANISTAN SHOW NOTES 0:00 Dan O'Shea Teaser 1:09 Introducing Episode and Dan O'Shea 6:36 His path from the Naval Academy to BUDs 9:38 How he learned your attitude is everything 11:31 Competing in the ECO-Challenge (World's Toughest Race) 13:00 Explaining the organization of the SEAL teams 14:56 His time coordinate hostage rescue in Iraq 20:04 Examples of High profile kidnappings 23:07 His time as a counterinsurgency advisor in Afghanistan 25:38 The Green Berets from the movie “12 Strong” on ever of 9/11 29:42 How the Afghani interpreters risked their life for Americans 32:53 The origins of Operation Pineapple Express 39:33 Honoring his promise to the Afghani Allies he served with 42:30 The story of how Dan O'Shea saved a family of fourteen in escaping Afghanistan 101:58 How his employer Equitus is supporting Pineapple Express 105:13 Founding the Frogman swim and its purpose QUOTES BY NAVY SEAL DAN O'SHEA  "I am a SEAL. We have a combat record; we've never left a man behind on a battle ever. That's our legacy." "When you go to combat with someone, that's a relationship on a brotherhood level that you can't compare to anything." "We're doing this to honor the promise we made to these people, these Afghan partners who risked their all for us, and they understand leave no one behind." – Dan O'Shea ENGAGE DAN O'SHEA Commander Dan O'Shea, a retired Navy SEAL, had more than 25 years of special operations experience, including multiple Middle East (Iraq/Afghanistan) and Africa tours following 9/11. Commander O'Shea graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1991 and has a Master's in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. A subject matter expert in Islamic terrorism, counter-insurgency (COIN), and hostage rescue operations, O'Shea was a COIN advisor for the Commander International Security Assistance Force (COMISAF) Afghanistan from 2011-2012. O'Shea established and served as the Hostage Working Group (HWG) coordinator at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, from 2004 to 2006. He expertly managed the inter-agency coordination of more than 400 kidnapping incidents. Arriving at the height of the hostage-taking campaign that targeted more than 50 foreigners per month. By the end of his tour, foreign kidnappings in Iraq were in single digits. O'Shea is the Co-founder of the Tampa Bay Frogman Swim that has raised more than $6 million for the Navy SEAL Foundation supporting Navy SEALs wounded and killed in action since 9/11. *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-o-shea-4635732/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danosheafla/ *Eco-Challenge: https://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/content.jsp?contentId=400147 *Equitus: https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2021/08/19/equitus-corp-gets-cut-of-nearly-1-billion-defens.html ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. 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Operation Pineapple Express/4th Grade teacher tapes mask to child's face. American-Statesman: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/politifact/2021/09/02/pineapple-express-mission-worked-military-do-rescues-afghanistan/5699621001/ Gateway Pundit: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/08/operation-pineapple-express-rogue-team-retired-us-vets-rescue-afghan-allies-secret-missions-conducted-behind-bidens-back/ Snopes: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/afghans-pineapple-express/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uncommonsense42020/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uncommonsense42020/support

My wife Chelsea and I cover a hodgepodge of three recent news events: Boosters: Two officials leave the FDA because of undue pressure from the Biden administration to rubber stamp "booster" shots of the Pfizer vaccine for children under 12 by September 20. Pineapples: Despite the President's tragic withdrawal strategy from Afghanistan, a volunteer military veteran task force carried out "Operation Pineapple Express" to rescue over 630 Afghans targeted by the Taliban. Heartbeats: The Texas "heartbeat" law went into effect September 1, and abortion activists are treating it as political Armageddon. Chelsea and I observe the common thread of "courage" in these three situations for those who stand up for truth against enemies of life. Sources Consulted: Phil Shiver, "https://www.theblaze.com/news/top-fda-vaccine-officials-resign (Top vaccine officials leave FDA amid infighting, political pressure — now there are warnings of a 'mutiny,')" The Blaze, September, 1, 2021. Dr. Kavita Patel, "https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/why-these-covid-vaccine-scientist-resigned-fda-n1278207 (Why these Covid vaccine scientists resigned from the FDA)," MSNBC, September 1, 2021. Joseph Trevithick, "https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42169/operation-pineapple-express-saw-special-ops-vets-lead-rescue-of-hundreds-of-afghans (Operation Pineapple Express Saw Special Ops Vets Lead The Rescue Of Hundreds Of Afghans)," The Drive, August 27, 2021. Jaclyn Diaz and Nina Totenberg, "https://www.npr.org/2021/09/01/1033171800/texas-abortion-ban-supreme-court- (Texas Law That Bans Abortion Before Many Women Know They're Pregnant Takes Effect)," NPR, September 1, 2021. "https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/67/30/67305ea1-8da2-4cee-9191-19228c1d6f70/210219-annual-report-2019-2020-web-final.pdf (Annual Report 2019-2020)," Planned Parenthood. "https://rtl.org/planned-parenthood-2020-annual-report/ (Planned Parenthood 2019-20: A Curious Case)," Right To Life Michigan, March 2, 2021. Scripture Cited: Joshua 1:7 Esther 4:14

Retired U.S. Navy Seal Lt. Jason Redman joins host Brad Young to discuss his assistance in a privately funded effort called Operation Pineapple Express to get Americans and allies out of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover. Young also explains the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling in Texas and dives into the weaponry that terrorists now have in Afghanistan.

Showdate:  9/3/21 Click on the picture of "The Thinker" to start the show. Call in number:  215 383-3832. Action Radio live shows and podcasts:  BlogTalkRadio.com/citizenaction International calls online - Skype name - GregPenglis Bill writing site:  www.WriteYourLaws.com Email:  Greg@WriteYourLaws.com Facebook:  Action Radio with Greg Penglis - Also see "Groups." Patreon sponsors:  https://www.patreon.com/ActionRadio ***** Action Radio Show Notes: 0:00 - The Story of the Week, with Greg Penglis.  Jean and I hashed over a few stories, starting with the Pineapple Express, which is American retired Special Forces rescuing American's and our Afghan allies.   1:00:00 - The Second Amendment Report, with Jim Dykes.  We got Jim's view on Operation Pinapple, then some gun news with the racist gun licence law in North Carolina where black men are denied at three times the rate of white men. 1:35:00 - The Week in Review.  Call in 215 383-3832.  I found a rather interesting story where the FAA has grounded Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spacecraft for a "deviation" from an Air Traffic Control instruction.  Sounds pretty minor to me.  My take is that the Biden FAA is doing this to help Big Tech Jeff Bezos and his spaceship company so they can overtake Branson.   Show Producer: Jean Virnig. ***** Action Radio is the synergy of radio broadcast technology, the internet, the radio audience, articles, podcasts, news videos, state and federal legislators, the governors, and even the President, in an entirely new way to make our laws.  

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Last week's ISIS-K suicide bombing at the Kabul airport was completely avoidable, a task force of special force soldiers take matters into their own hands, the Taliban takes a victory lap with their shiny, new American equipment, and San Francisco "solves" their violence problems by paying criminals.    Go to ghostbed.com/drinkinbros and use code DRINKINBROS for 30% off EVERYTHING (Mattresses, Adjustable Base, and more) -- plus a 101 Night Sleep Trial and Mattresses Made in the USA!   Go to CardoMAX.com and use promo code DB, and you get Buy One Get One FREE on your first order.

Matt welcomes VP of Quick Reaction Construction and Army Reservist Zach Warters to the program to discuss Operation Pineapple Express and the new joint venture t-shirts. Afghanistan, Biden, Covid, McConnel and much more.

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Al Roker has a rough time covering Hurricane Ida. Jim Cantore has an equally tough time in his coverage? Joe Biden has his expected gaffes while speaking about the hurricane and seems to fall asleep during his meeting with the Israeli prime minister. Special operations soldiers in Afghanistan execute Operation Pineapple Express to save many Afghani citizens left behind by the Biden administration! They have to do this without help from the U.S. government. The government appears to be blocking Glenn Beck and the Nazarene Fund from evacuating people? Even Obama administration officials are criticizing Biden for his withdrawal from Afghanistan. Vox wants people to reconsider using air conditioning. According to several new studies, the greatest cause of global warming could be the sun. Another street video shows that Americans are clueless. A teacher makes her students pledge allegiance to the LGBTQ flag. Test scores show how much children struggled to learn through virtual learning during lockdowns. Billions of dollars' worth of equipment was left behind in Afghanistan. A mother of one of the soldiers killed in the terrorist attack in Afghanistan called a radio station to talk about it. Did Joe Biden check his watch during a moment of silence for the troops who died in Afghanistan? A judge bans a woman from seeing her child because she refuses to get vaccinated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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