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JP Dinnell talks with former Navy SEAL Ryan Parrott. Birds Eye View Project: https://birdseyeviewproject.org/ Sons of the Flag: https://sonsoftheflag.org/ Birdman: http://instagram.com/BirdmanActual More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting Former Navy SEAL and Founder of two nonprofit organizations benefitting Veterans and First Responders, is originally from Detroit, Michigan. Birdman enlisted in the Navy after watching the Twin Towers collapse on 9/11 and served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL attached to SEAL Team SEVEN, completing three combat tours to Iraq before being assigned to Advanced Training Command as an Instructor. In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Birdman was riding atop a Humvee manning the gun turret in enemy territory, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED), causing a detonation and throwing him from the Humvee. Birdman regained composure with his face and hands burned and witnessed his fellow team members suffer devastating burn and blast injuries. His entire team survived their injuries and went back to operating. In 2012, Birdman established Sons of the Flag to help Veteran and First Responder burn survivors and their families find the help and medical attention they truly deserve. He recognized that burn care treatments and advancements had not been evolving as other forms of injuries, so he made it his mission to do something about it! He is also the founder of the Birds Eye View Project, addressing the extreme needs of Veterans and First Responders through extreme sports. In the midst of running two nonprofit organization, Birdman also authored “Sons of the Flag: Real Accounts from the last 100 years of American Service”, a book dedicated to relaying a selection of real stories of American Heroes. Then, Birdman had a special calling because of a teammate and dear friend that he lost too soon. Now a sponsored athlete in the extreme sports arena, he has founded The Human Performance Project. This Human Performance Project will encompass taking a deeper dive into health and wellness giving our next generation a better understanding and roadmap on taking proper care of their bodies through physical, mental, emotional and spiritual guidance from world renowned experts in their fields. JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:45 NCC Mafia 00:03:43 Ryan Parrott 00:07:28 Detroit Hockey to Skateboarding 00:11:27 X-Games 00:12:55 Ryan's Cover Story (Navy SEAL Dancer) 00:18:59 Why the Navy SEALS? 00:25:37 BUD/s 00:28:25 Taking Your Life to the Next Level 00:34:18 First Platoon 00:39:40 Birdman 00:49:00 Sons of the Flag 01:00:08 Birds Eye View Project 01:06:23 7X Project 01:15:16 Truly Finding God 01:21:27 Jeremiah 29:11-14 01:23:15 Meeting Mrs Birdman 01:31:30 Starting a Family 01:34:20 Frogman Fridays 01:40:58 What Can We Do To Help Vets Returning Home? 01:44:00 Closing Thoughts

In this special live recording, we are joined by former Navy SEAL turned humanitarian, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott. Birdman joins us to share how his experience as a Navy SEAL inspired The Human Performance Project, a groundbreaking research initiative aimed at unlocking the full potential of the human body and mind. We delve into how this project will help equip people with emotional and physical skills to navigate life's adversities. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about overcoming personal roadblocks on the path to becoming a better you.  Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto  Visit our website http://www.byrdadatto.com/ to learn more about ByrdAdatto and to subscribe to the newsletter.  Follow us on social media to get the latest business and health care legal updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadattoX: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto

Ryan "Birdman" Parrott is a US Navy SEAL and joins us on the podcast to give us an inside look at the BUD/S training process, his life prior to joining up, his philanthropy work with Veterans and so much more. Enjoy the Climb!Links:Sons of the FlagAmerican ExtremeBirds Eye View ProjectRyan Birdman Parrott on InstagramSons of the Flag book by Ryan ParrotTopics:(2:13) - Ryan's background and upbringing(10:26) - What resistance did you face from family and friends during this time?(12:08) - What fire was lit inside you in the aftermath of 9/11?(16:40) - Ryan's experience at BUD/S931:37) - What are your thoughts on the nature vs. nurture aspect of being able to become a SEAL?(35:03) - Hell Week(44:51) - Is there something you learned about yourself during that time?(45:44) - Appreciation for the folks who choose to serve(46:57) - The nature of being a SEAL & traumas of the military(58:08) - Why don't we do a good job of taking care of our veterans?(1:02:45) - What can listeners do to help?(1:06:45) - What's something that no one knows about you?(1:10:47) - What do you want people to know about you?

Ryan “Birdman” Parrott was a trained sniper in his SEAL team. After transitioning out of the SEAL teams, there was an assumption that they were safe, back home on American soil. On January 2nd, 2019, Birdman received a call from a teammate, stating that his SEAL team partner David R. Metcalf had taken his own life. As he navigated his own grief, Birdman was inspired to do more than simply mourn. The issues facing war tattered and battle worn veterans is far beyond just a label of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Birdman recognized that despite the well intentioned non-profits to help these vets, we continue to lose thousands of military members and first responders every year. Army Veteran Daniel Somers wrote this in his suicide note in 2013: “I am left with basically nothing. Too trapped in a war to be at peace, too damaged to be at war.” As with Birdman's observations, Daniel's words suggest that there is a whole body element to post traumatic stress that is being missed. Birdman reached out to a physician to discuss human performance in people with trauma. His hypothesis was to test these individuals on a physiological level and obtain a baseline. Birdman has assembled a world class team of Physicians, Ph.D.'s, Phycologists, Physiatrists, Sports Physiologists, and former Special Operators to make up the Human Performance Project. The mission is to create a manual to guide the tactical population, enabling them to thrive upon entry, during and post service. Ken & Eric are honored to host Birdman on the GCP. Please LIKE and SHARE and be certain to check out the links below to find out how you can not only learn but contribute to the mission of healing these heroes. YOU MIGHT EVEN WIN A TRIP TO ALL 7 CONTINENTS!!! Stay tuned!American Extreme https://www.americanextreme.com/Legacy Jump Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmP-rxpZcSMFriday Frogman channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2UIMEKkGOScxwDUb4QxDgFB/IG @BirdmanActual

Thank you to our Sponsors: Manscaped - Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code "MIKEDROP" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod https://www.manscaped.comShop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourself--------------In this episode of Mike Drop, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott shares his stories from SEAL Team 7, sniper operations, base jumping and much more. Parrott opens up about the IED attack that gave him the nickname "Birdman". He is the founder of Sons of the Flag, The Bird's Eye View Project and The 7X Project.Chapters: 00:00 - Intro2:06 - Lightning Round15:45 - Childhood22:44 - Bootcamp24:04 - BUD/S28:11 - SEAL Team 736:33 - First Deployment41:20 - IED48:01 - al-Zarqawi51:32 - Philippines57:58 - Iraq1:01:39 - Sniper Stories1:09:39 - Transition1:15:26 - Sons of The Flag1:22:38 - Bird's Eye View Project1:27:11 - 7X Project1:37:42 - Legacy Jump1:48:20 - New MissionSupport: Ryan Parrotthttps://www.americanextreme.com/hpphttps://birdseyeviewproject.org/https://sonsoftheflag.org/Instagram - @birdmanactual - https://www.instagram.com/birdmanactual/Instagram - @sonsoftheflag - https://www.instagram.com/sonsoftheflag/YouTube - @Birds Eye View Project - https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdsEyeViewProject--------------Support Sponsors:GhostBedRight now GhostBed is offering 40% off GhostBed Bundles where you get a Mattress & Adjustable Base. Or 30% off everything if you use the code – "MIKEDROP" AT https://www.GhostBed.com/MIKEDROPYou can buy a mattress for like $35 a month. They have a $0 down, 0% financing plan for up to 60-months. Go check it out at: GhostBed.com/MIKEDROPGet 30% off everything at GhostBed.com/MIKEDROP--------------BUBS NaturalsGo to Bubsnaturals.com and use promo code MIKEDROP for 20% off.https://bubsnaturals.com--------------MyBookieSign up at MyBookie, use my promo code MIKEDROP and you'll instantly get a deposit bonus up to $1000!--------------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.comTeam Dog Online dog training- TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet

BenGreenfieldLife.com/humanperformanceproject A few weeks ago, a guy named Ryan "Birdman" Parrott contacted me. In a nutshell, he said... "My sniper partner in the SEAL Teams took his life 3 years ago and I am tired of it. I know for a fact that there are plenty of brain treatment centers around the country but the military, first responder communities' leadership don't seem to care about their health, nutrition and sleep, so we are going to work with physicians, sports physiologists, and mental health experts to develop a simplistic manual that will showcase: 1) turning the ignition on so that kids who are starting to get athletic can understand how to create a baseline of correct fitness and how to get back to homeostasis (this also goes for brand new military members and first responders because they don't get taught human performance); 2) restarting the engine for the war fighter, career fire fighter and law enforcement, so that they can come out of their careers unfractured. This manual should and will discuss what to do on the flip side to reboot. I am not going to sit back and watch another war fighter take their own life because they are not being tended to after devoting everything that God has given to them to national security. I have run a successful non-profit for burn survivors called 'Sons of the Flag' for the past ten years and am now making this my number one focus to do my part... ...it's called The Human Performance Project... ...and I would love your advice on nutrition and supplementation as we begin this training and as we analyze our blood to give us all a better understanding of what it truly making us better. These are all war fighters on the team that will be training to pull this off and I am the youngest guy on the team, so we have our work cut out for us." So I decided to get Ryan on the show so that you can be educated on how to truly optimize performance, especially when you need to be on the physical and mental cutting edge. Ryan's Human Performance Project is designed to gain outcomes on human performance by testing supplements while training and looking deep into the DNA, physiology, and human spirit to create a docuseries along with a manual that supports all data-driven findings and proof of concept. Essentially pressing the reset button on a 20-year military veteran or first responder and starting the engine for the next generation to train, eat, sleep, diet, and live well. Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, is an Author, Public Speaker, Former Navy SEAL, Patent Holder, Action Sports Athlete, and Founder of two non- profits benefitting Veterans and First Responders is originally from Detroit, Michigan. Birdman enlisted in the Navy after watching the Twin Towers fall on 9/11 and served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL attached to SEAL Team SEVEN, completing three combat tours to Iraq before being assigned to Advanced Training Command as an Instructor. In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Birdman was riding atop a Humvee manning the gun turret in enemy territory, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED), causing a detonation and throwing him from the Humvee. Birdman regained composure with his face and hands burned and witnessed his fellow team members suffer devastating burn and blast injuries. While Birdman's burns were only first and second degree, his teammates suffered lifelong injuries. In 2012, Birdman established Sons of the Flag to help burn survivors and their families find the help and medical attention they truly deserve.  Now a sponsored athlete in the extreme sports arena, he has founded The Human Performance Project taking a deeper dive into health and wellness giving our next generation a better understanding on taking proper care of their bodies through physical, mental, emotional and spiritual guidance from world renowned experts in their fields. More info on the Human Performance Project is here. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Ryan's personal journey to the present day, and how he got the name "Birdman"... -Addressing a severely underserved segment of combat-sustained injuries through Sons of the Flag... -The Human Performance Project: what it is and who it serves... -The first 3 things someone should do when they want to take control of their health and fitness... -The first thing to do when you realize you're broken physically, spiritually and emotionally... -How one will feel when they attempt a hard-core cleanse... -Improving the overall sleep experience... -The system in the body that needs the most attention, and how to address it... -To what extent will improving your physical game improve your mental game?... -And much more! Resources from this episode: Episode sponsors: -Kion Aminos -Masszymes -Inside Tracker -Organifi Green Juice -Ketone IQ by HVMN BenGreenfieldLife.com/humanperformanceproject

Feel a lack of motivation?  Find a problem that needs to be solved. Ryan joins Spartan Race founder and CEO Joe De Sena to talk about it. He enlisted in the Navy after watching the Twin Towers fall on 9/11, and Parrott served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL completing three combat tours to Iraq before being assigned to Advanced Training Command as an Instructor.     He saw the need for better burn care, he started Sons of the Flag. Today he sees a need for better physical education and he's starting the The Human Performance Project to dissect and share essentials of human physiology.   The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible  Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book  https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything   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.    Race, recharge, recover. The #1 workout-recovery blend in America is now available with 200mg of clean caffeine. FITAID Energy is naturally sweetened with only 15 calories, no sucralose, no aspartame, and no compromises. This NATURALLY sweetened clean energy + sports recovery blend is now available in 4 electric flavors. Visit lifeaidbevco.com and save 20% when you sign up for a subscription today. Use code SPARTANENERGY at checkout for 20% off. CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Ryan Birdman Parrott is a Former US Navy SEAL, Author, Host of Frogman Friday, and founder of Sons of The Flag and The Birds Eye View Project. In this episode Ryan tells us about The Sons of The Flag, we learn how Ryan got his nickname, and we see what Birdman would do in a nuclear blast! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Clark and Ryan sit down with the "Birdman" a chat about the importance of pushing limits. Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, Author, Public Speaker, and Founder of two non-­profits benefiting Veterans and First Responders. Ryan enlisted in the Navy after watching the Twin Towers fall on 9/11, and Parrott served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL attached to Team SEVEN, completing three combat tours to Iraq before being assigned to Advanced Training Command as an Instructor.  In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Ryan was riding atop a Humvee manning the gun turret in enemy territory, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED), causing a flash fire and throwing him from the Humvee. Ryan regained composure with his face and arms burned, and witnessed his fellow team members suffer devastating burn and blast injuries. While Ryan's burns were only first and second degree, his teammates suffered lifelong injuries.

On tonight's episode, we sit down with Task Force Member, Justin Beamis, Task Force Director, Greg Turnell, and Sons of the Flag Founder, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott,  to discuss how 2020 impacted Sons of the Flag and our how we are moving forward in 2021. More: https://sonsoftheflag.org/

Ryan Parrott, a.k.a. the Birdman, served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL attached to SEAL Team SEVEN and is the founder of two non-profits, Sons Of The Flag and Birds Eye View Project. In this episode, Ryan shares his powerful journey starting with him enlisting in the Navy after watching the Twin Towers fall on 9/11. Ryan also shares ways he has turned hardships into motivation in the face of adversity. To learn more about Sons Of The Flag and Birds Eye View Project visit https://sonsoftheflag.org/ and https://www.birdseyeviewproject.org/. Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdattoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadattoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

A conversation about patriotism, service, and leadership after the military with Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, NAVY SEAL Veteran, and founder/president of Sons of the Flag. Realizing the tremendous need for burn patients Ryan Parrott founded a 501C3 to take care of the medical and physical needs of first responders and Veterans.

Hosts Dan DeGryse and Robbie Fisher talk with special guest Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, former Navy SEAL and founder and CEO of “Sons of the Flag” and the “Birdseyeview” project, two organizations that support first responders and military personnel. Sponsored by https://globe.msasafety.com/ The best way to keep up with Fire Engineering? Get our regular e-Newsletter: www.fireengineering.com/enewsletter  

Tonight we sit down with Sons of the Flag President, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott, Director of Development, Sherry Whitby, and National Task Force Director, Chad Gruver. We'll be having a candid conversation about the origin of Sons of the Flag, our various programs, upcoming events, as well as, getting to know the team that runs Sons of the Flag behind the scenes. Be sure to check out our previous episodes on Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio and follow us across social media at @SonsoftheFlag. Join the Sons of the Flag Hummer Sweepstakes today at https://sonsoftheflag.org/hummer/ To find out more about Sons of the Flag visit https://www.sonsoftheflag.org/ You can also follow us across all social media! https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfTheFlag/ https://www.instagram.com/sonsoftheflag/ https://twitter.com/sonsoftheflag

Ryan “Birdman” Parrott – CEO of burn care charity talks about building national solutions for consistent care. Sons of the FlagHost Bobby GuyMusic by Banks & Guy. Listen on Apple Music or SpotifyFor more information about the 10 Min. HealthBizCast podcast, visit https://www.healthbizcast.net/

On tonight's episode of Sons Of The Flag Radio, SOTF President & CEO, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott, speaks with D.C. Firefighter and first Task Force Member, Lt. Greg Turnell. Greg has been employed with Washington D.C. Fire Department for 31 years and is currently assigned as Lieutenant with Rescue 3, Platoon #1. Greg is also President and CEO of TURK International. TURK is a rescue kart that Greg invented, utilized by first responders for transporting tools and patients. Greg is the father of 6 and resides on Maryland's Eastern shore with his number one girl, Jeanne. He first joined Sons of the Flag in 2012 becoming the first and original Task Force Member. If you feel compelled by tonight's story, consider taking the Saint Florian Vow, a fundraiser focused on raising money for firefighters who experience a burn injury. By taking the vow, you commit to help raise $2,500, and if only 1,000 people are successful we can help cover every firefighter in the United States. The donations go into a fund committed strictly to assisting firefighters. If you'd like to join, please visit https://sonsoftheflag.kindful.com/saint-florian-vow today! To find out more about Sons of the Flag visit https://www.sonsoftheflag.org/ You can also follow us across all social media! https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfTheFlag/ https://www.instagram.com/sonsoftheflag/ https://twitter.com/sonsoftheflag   Sponsored by MSA.

This weeks conversation is with, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott. Ryan served 8 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL attached to Team SEVEN. He shares his experience while serving in Iraq and the IED accident he and his team were involved in. This led him to establish Sons of the Flag in 2012 to help burn victims and their families receive the care they deserve. He shares how others can help support their mission and other veterans who are just transitioning back into society after being in the military.   Ryan's an author, public speaker, and founder of two non-profits benefiting Veterans and First Responders, and you're going to love my conversation with him today!   Get All The Links from Today’s Show Here Connect with Taylor:Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Tonight we sit down with Sons of the Flag President, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott, Director of Development, Sherry Whitby, and National Task Force Director, Chad Gruver. We'll be having a candid conversation about the origin of Sons of the Flag, our various programs, upcoming events, as well as, getting to know the team that runs Sons of the Flag behind the scenes. Be sure to check out our previous episodes on Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio and follow us across social media at @SonsoftheFlag. If you feel compelled by tonight's story, consider taking the Saint Florian Vow, a fundraiser focused on raising money for firefighters who experience a burn injury. By taking the vow, you commit to help raise $2,500, and if only 1,000 people are successful we can help cover every firefighter in the United States. The donations go into a fund committed strictly to assisting firefighters. If you'd like to join, please visit https://sonsoftheflag.kindful.com/saint-florian-vow today! To find out more about Sons of the Flag visit https://www.sonsoftheflag.org/ You can also follow us across all social media! https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfTheFlag/ https://www.instagram.com/sonsoftheflag/ https://twitter.com/sonsoftheflag

(Third of a three part series.) Andy was medically retired from the Lewisville Fire Department after being injured in a house fire on August 12, 2012.  Tonight, we sit down with Andy and Amanda Allison to discuss their battles with Worker's Comp and the insurance companies, and meeting Sons of the Flag. Joining the Allison Family is Chief Terry McGrath, who's fought alongside Andy and Amanda over the last 7 years, and Ryan "Birdman" Parrott, Presdient & CEO of Sons of the Flag. If you feel compelled by tonight's story, consider taking the Saint Florian Vow, a fundraiser focused on raising money for firefighters who experience a burn injury. By taking the vow, you commit to help raise $2,500, and if only 1,000 people are successful we can help cover every firefighter in the United States. The donations go into a fund committed strictly to assisting firefighters. If you'd like to join, please visit https://sonsoftheflag.kindful.com/saint-florian-vow today! To find out more about Sons of the Flag visit https://www.sonsoftheflag.org/ You can also follow us across all social media! https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfTheFlag/ https://www.instagram.com/sonsoftheflag/ https://twitter.com/sonsoftheflag    

Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, Author, Public Speaker, and Founder of two non-profits benefitting Veterans and First-Responders is originally from Detroit, Michigan. Ryan enlisted in the Navy after watching the Twin Towers fall on 9/11, and Parrott served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL attached to Team SEVEN, completing three combat tours to Iraq before being assigned to Advanced Training Command as an Instructor. In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Ryan was riding atop a Humvee manning the gun turret in enemy territory, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED), causing a flash fire and throwing him from the Humvee. Ryan regained composure with his face and arms burned, and witnessed his fellow team members suffer devastating burn and blast injuries. While Ryan’s burns were only first and second degree, his teammates suffered lifelong injuries. After completing his service, Ryan moved to Dallas, and in April of 2011, Ryan had the privilege of meeting a retired Army Ranger officer who suffered significant burn injuries, and Ryan was inspired and humbled by his display of strength and courage, despite his debilitating scarring. Ryan was discouraged that this Ranger, and others like him, were not benefitting from the progressive treatment of burns in the same way that amputees benefit from incredible advancements in prosthetics. Searching for better answers, Ryan sought out physicians, medical professionals, civilian burn survivors as well as fire-fighters and paramedics, seeking to understand how burn treatment could be improved. In 2012, Ryan established Sons of the Flag to help burn survivors and their families find the help and medical attention that they deserve. He is also the founder of the Bird’s Eye View Project, addressing the extreme needs of Veterans and First Responders through extreme sports. And, he is the author of Sons of the Flag: Real Accounts from the last 100 years of American Service. ------------------------------------------------ This episode is brought to you by StrikeForce Energy. An energy drink packet that goes with water or your favorite beverage. This was designed by Navy SEALs for their brothers on the battlefield so do we really need to say anything more? Go buy some. Put in the code “WARRIOR” and save 20% on your order. Warrior Mindset Podcast is also brought to you by Trutankless. Trutankless is a water heater for the modern world. Your 55-gallon tank water heater is old technology. It’s time to get an update. This will save you ~25% on your water bill. I have one in my house, and we have saved around 35% on our total water bill. No kidding. This unit sits on the wall, and you can control the temperature and many other things from an app on your phone. Click on the hyperlink and get yourself a FREE quote. We are proud to announce our new sponsor in the cool kids club- Canine Tactical! Canine Tactical offers the first Premier Clone Working Canines in the USA - Premier Working Canine Clones for the Police Working Canine, Active Shooter Canine, and Personal Protection Canine fields.  Joshua Morton developed the ‘Morton/Method’ of training from his experiences as the first Navy SEAL K9 Operator for GRP 2.   The 3, 5, and 10-week training courses are designed to enhance the handler and canine’s individual and team qualities.  No course is the same.   All custom tailored ballistic and non-ballistic canine vests and handler kits are made in-house.

Ryan Parrott and his team have set up a charity called Sons of the Flag, Supporting Veterans, First Responders, and their families through a Burn Injury. They identify the patient, and send them to a center for excellence for reconstructive burn care to get the results they so deserve for a better quality of live. Sons of the Flag helped to develop this center for excellence and are calling this program, Mission: Reconstruct Freedom. Free to all Veterans and First Responders that qualify. Burn Patients and their families always ask the question, what’s next for me, or where do I go from here, after the injury occurs and initial hospitalization is complete. This is where Sons of the Flag comes alongside the patient and family to help navigate the unknown. From the Host: Ryan Parrott is a Navy Seal, Author of the book “ Son’s of the Flag, the last 100 years of service ”, an extreme sports junky, wonderful father, husband and an overall great man! I have had the absolute honor of Coaching this extraordinary human being and I am grateful for the opportunity to introduce you to him, his passion and service to our first responders. I’m giving a book away! Write to me at Swifttalk@sherryswift.com and let’s get a copy of his book in your hands! Today’s Episode Talks about: - Sons of the Flag- the Service - Sons of the Flag- The Book - The state of burn care in the united states - Burn Victims – the journey to healing - How to access the support - How to support this great service - Book Ryan for an inspirational talk - Get the book! Mentioned in this episode: Ryan Parrott’s website: www.ryanbirdmanparrott.com Sherry’s web-site – www.sherryswift.com Connect with Sherry on Social Media and get instantly updated on our next episodes! Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/swifttransitions/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/swifttalk/ Linked in- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-swift-70374610/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/sherswift Did you enjoy listening to the show as much as we enjoyed creating it? Show us some love by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review! Your feedback will help us to reach a wider audience and become a resource for so many others and that’s why we’re here…to be a resource! Thank you!! Swift Talk with Sherry Swifthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/swift-talk-with-sherry-swift/

Ryan Parrott and his team have set up a charity called Sons of the Flag, Supporting Veterans, First Responders, and their families through a Burn Injury. They identify the patient, and send them to a center for excellence for reconstructive burn care to get the results they so deserve for a better quality of live. Sons of the Flag helped to develop this center for excellence and are calling this program, Mission: Reconstruct Freedom. Free to all Veterans and First Responders that qualify. Burn Patients and their families always ask the question, what’s next for me, or where do I go from here, after the injury occurs and initial hospitalization is complete. This is where Sons of the Flag comes alongside the patient and family to help navigate the unknown. From the Host: Ryan Parrott is a Navy Seal, Author of the book “ Son’s of the Flag, the last 100 years of service ”, an extreme sports junky, wonderful father, husband and an overall great man! I have had the absolute honor of Coaching this extraordinary human being and I am grateful for the opportunity to introduce you to him, his passion and service to our first responders. I’m giving a book away! Write to me at Swifttalk@sherryswift.com and let’s get a copy of his book in your hands! Today’s Episode Talks about: - Sons of the Flag- the Service - Sons of the Flag- The Book - The state of burn care in the united states - Burn Victims – the journey to healing - How to access the support - How to support this great service - Book Ryan for an inspirational talk - Get the book! Mentioned in this episode: Ryan Parrott’s website: www.ryanbirdmanparrott.com Sherry’s web-site – www.sherryswift.com Connect with Sherry on Social Media and get instantly updated on our next episodes! Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/swifttransitions/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/swifttalk/ Linked in- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-swift-70374610/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/sherswift Did you enjoy listening to the show as much as we enjoyed creating it? Show us some love by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review! Your feedback will help us to reach a wider audience and become a resource for so many others and that’s why we’re here…to be a resource! Thank you!! Swift Talk with Sherry Swifthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/swift-talk-with-sherry-swift/

Author and speaker, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL and completed three combat tours to Iraq. In 2005, while manning a gun in enemy territory, his vehicle was hit by an explosive devise, causing a flash fire that resulted in first and second degree burns to his face and body. While he recovered from his burns, Parrott’s fellow soldiers suffered lifelong injuries. In an effort to help, after his retirement from the military, Ryan established Sons of the Flag to assist burn survivors and their families in finding the help and medical attention they deserve.

     Navy SEAL veteran Ryan “Birdman” Parrott and general renaissance man Wayne McCullough join host Drew Hamilton at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum. Birdman talks about the Bird’s Eye View Project and Sons of the Flag charities he runs, how he got the nickname “Birdman,” and the crazy story of running from Waco to Dallas in […]

     Navy SEAL veteran Ryan “Birdman” Parrott and general renaissance man Wayne McCullough join host Drew Hamilton at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum. Birdman talks about the Bird’s Eye View Project and Sons of the Flag charities he runs, how he got the nickname “Birdman,” and the crazy story of running from Waco to Dallas in […]

Today features a LIVE recording of the Better Than Yesterday podcast. Ryan ‘Birdman' Parrott, a Navy SEAL and Founder of Sons of the Flag, joined our June 10 "Smash Goals" workshop in Dallas. His determination and “don't take no for an answer” attitude has helped him accomplish goal after ridiculous goal throughout his life. With a tough upbringing and little motivation, Ryan struggled in school as a child. Ryan finally found his spark at 18-years-old when 9/11 hit and he decided joined the military. His ambition drive took him all the way to the Navy SEALs. Ryan now runs a non-profit organization in Dallas called Sons of the Flag that is committed to supporting military, first responder, and civilian burn survivors. Find out how Ryan overcame the hard times and crushed every goal he put his heart and mind to in this episode.

Today features a LIVE recording of the Better Than Yesterday podcast. Ryan ‘Birdman' Parrott, a Navy SEAL and Founder of Sons of the Flag, joined our June 10 "Smash Goals" workshop in Dallas. His determination and “don't take no for an answer” attitude has helped him accomplish goal after ridiculous goal throughout his life. With a tough upbringing and little motivation, Ryan struggled in school as a child. Ryan finally found his spark at 18-years-old when 9/11 hit and he decided joined the military. His ambition drive took him all the way to the Navy SEALs. Ryan now runs a non-profit organization in Dallas called Sons of the Flag that is committed to supporting military, first responder, and civilian burn survivors. Find out how Ryan overcame the hard times and crushed every goal he put his heart and mind to in this episode.