Podcasts about Sadr City

Danny O'Neel was born and raised in Northern California. Signing up for the Army on 9/11 as a Forward Observer at 19, the US Army sent Though the first tour was mostly uneventful, the second trip to Sadr City was a deadly year. Nine of Danny's brothers lost their lives that year. Sadly, 15 members of his unit have taken their own lives in the aftermath, including his company commander. Danny & his wife, Faun started Warfighter Overwatch to help those in crisis. Danny now works as a peer mentor, helping his fellow Veterans come home from the battlefield, and as a motivational speaker. His mission to continue serving is not just inspirational, it'll motivate you to get in the fight!

Send us a Text Message.John Spencer is one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare. He currently serves as the chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute, codirects the Urban Warfare Project, and hosts the Urban Warfare Project Podcast at West Point.In addition to personal experiences from 25 years as an infantry soldier and officer in the US Army, including urban battles in Iraq in 2003 and the Battle of Sadr City in 2008, he has spent over a decade researching, publishing, and lecturing on all facets of urban warfare.  In the last five years, he has conducted research in India, Israel, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Ukraine. He has served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. He has also trained multiple militaries in urban operations. His research focuses on all military operations in dense urban areas, megacities, and urban and subterranean warfare.In February 2022, Spencer wrote a guide, The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender, for Ukrainian citizens on how to defend their cities. The manual was translated into Ukrainian and spread widely across Ukraine. It is now available in sixteen separate languages, with many other translations in the works.In this episode, we'll talk with John about the difficulties of urban warfare, his time in Ukraine, his recent trip into Gaza, and much more. More about John:Website: JohnSpencerOnline.comX: https://x.com/SpencerGuardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerguardTimestamps:00:00:21 Intro to John Spencer00:01:53 What is The Modern Warfare Institute?00:03:56 Leading Academics Pushing Propaganda for Terrorist Organizations 00:05:29 Why is Urban Warfare so Hard?00:09:21 The Battle of Stalingrad 00:10:50 Urban Legends/Myths about Modern Warfare00:12:55 What's Changed in Subterranean Warfare?00:16:41 What is so Challenging About Subterranean Warfare?00:21:25 Will People's Perception of Russia Change?00:25:40 General Sun-Tzu00:26:10 Defeat Your Enemy Without Fighting00:29:08 What Happens if Russia Wins the Propaganda War?00:32:01 Gaza and Hamas00:34:33 How Many Civilians are Killed in the Crossfire?00:42:53 What if We Just Let Hamas Go?00:48:04 Proxy Groups of Iran00:50:12 Extreme Misogyny in Iran 00:53:15 The Spread of an Ideology00:56:03 Eradicating Extremist Ideologies Efficiently01:02:00 “Pay for Slay” Program01:03:04 Independence of Gaza in 200501:04:00 Responsibilities of Israel for the Conditions in Gaza01:05:11 Hamas Leadership Using Economic Oppression 01:07:55 Outro

Summary Joining us today is Mike Sorraille, who recently returned from the remarkable Triple 7 Legacy Expedition where he skydived 7 continents in 7 days. Mike is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, brings a wealth of experience and insight from his distinguished military career and his successful transition to the business world. After enlisting in the Marine Corps, he served as a Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper before earning his commission in the Navy, where he completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training and served in the legendary SEAL Team 3. He played pivotal roles in major combat operations during the Battle of Ramadi and the Battle of Sadr City, earning the Silver Star, six Bronze Stars for Valor, and a Purple Heart. In addition to his military accomplishments, Mike is the founder and CEO of Talent War Group, a consulting and executive search firm specializing in leadership development. He is also a best-selling author of "The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent" and a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership and human performance. In this episode, Mike shares his thrilling experiences from the Triple 7 Expedition, detailing the meticulous 18-month planning process and the unique challenges faced during the journey. He emphasizes the critical role of mindset and the unflappable nature of veterans in navigating extreme situations. We dive deep into the value veterans bring to organizations, discussing how their skills in accountability, discipline, and process optimization are unmatched assets in the civilian workforce. We'll also explore broader topics such as the transition from military to civilian life, the importance of veterans in leadership roles, and the power of collaboration within the special operations community. Mike's insights on these subjects are invaluable, and his stories from both the battlefield and the boardroom offer lessons in resilience, teamwork, and leadership that are applicable to all walks of life. Show Links Get 1-month of FREE access to the ⁠Vet Collective Community⁠ by using discount code: NLT1UQTI Join us here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/harder-not-smarter/⁠ Episodes also available on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music. https://linktr.ee/harder_not_smarter Mike's Links https://legacyexpeditions.com/the-team/mike-sarraille/ https://legacyexpeditions.com/expedition/triple7/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsarraille/ https://mikesarraille.com https://talentwargroup.com/the-talent-war/ Chapters 00:00 Skydiving in Antarctica 08:12 Recruiting Challenges in the Military 16:02 Promoting Recruitment and Patriotism 34:56 Understanding and Appreciating Veterans 46:26 Comparison of SF Assessment Selection and BUD/S 58:49 Overcoming Challenges in the Triple Seven Expedition 01:08:05 Making a Positive Impact: Veterans in Local Politics and Community Involvement

TW: This episode contains discussions of combat experiences, PTSD, mental health struggles including suicidal ideation, and the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. This episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here" features guest Gary Voleksy, a dedicated military leader with over 36 years of service in the Army. Gary served multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, leading soldiers from the company to division level. As the commanding general in Iraq, he led coalition forces to defeat ISIS. Since retiring in 2020, Gary has advocated for veteran issues and mental health awareness. Gary shares his experiences transitioning to civilian life after such a long military career, emphasizing the importance of patience, self-care, and using one's support network. He discusses the challenges of finding purpose outside of the military. Gary also opens up about his deployments to Iraq, including leading soldiers through intense combat in Sadr City. He reflects on overcoming fear in dangerous situations and the power of camaraderie among service members. Gary highlights the importance of veterans advocating for themselves and changing negative stereotypes around mental health. He emphasizes the impact that small local organizations are having in supporting veterans. Find Gary on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-volesky/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.volesky ________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tonight's guest on the Late Night History podcast is my friend Danny O'Neel. Danny is a former US Army forward observer, serial entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder doing great things for the military and first responder communities. Danny and I first met many years ago when I was writing profiles for One More Wave, a nonprofit founded by former Navy SEALs that provides veterans customized surf equipment and community. Since then, we became fast friends for our shared passions of sports, tacos, and history. History Highlights Episode 42: 1). Danny's military family lineage that dates back to the American Revolution. 2). 9/11 experiences and how that event changed the trajectory of his life. 3). Remembering Jared Monti, who served as a US Army forward observer with the 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan, and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Country music singer, Lee Brice, later sang “I Drive Your Truck,” about Monti's dad, Paul. The song became so popular it was voted Song of the Year at the Country Music Awards in 2013. 4). The Korean Axe Murder Incident between North Korea and the US military. 5). 1st tour to Iraq during the ‘03 invasion and living out of Saddam Hussein's palace. 6). 2nd tour to Sadr City, Iraq. Danny's combat experiences in ‘05-'06, a grenade discussion, movies during downtime, food experiences, culture surrounding TBI/PTS at that time. 7).  Transitioning out of the US military and asking for mental health help. 8). Surf therapy and how One More Wave has helped Danny's recovery. 9). Entrepreneur for Kinetic Ink Tattoo — where we discuss storytelling in tattoos — and Danny's nonprofit Warfighter Overwatch (military and first responders and their families). Please subscribe on ⁠Apple⁠, Spotify⁠, and YouTube. This action might not seem like much, but the support allows Late Night History to continue interviewing world-class guests. Join 13K followers of Late Night History on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/latenighthistory/⁠⁠ 10% Discount Code using MATTFRATUS at HR4K's store. HR4K is a UK lifestyle brand founded by British SAS veteran, friend, and guest of the show (Episode 7) Ben Garwood. Follow the link here: ⁠⁠https://www.hr4k.uk/?ref=MATTFRATUS⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history/support

Martha Raddatz sits down with World Central Kitchen founder Chef Jose Andres following the deadly Israeli strikes that killed seven aid workers with his organization in Gaza. Then White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby responds, talking about the fallout from Israel's strike. Plus, twenty years after Black Sunday, Martha reunites in Texas with many soldiers who fought in the battle of Sadr City, a story from the Iraq War recounted in her book “The Long Road Home.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Wilson is a former Navy SEAL and Founder of INVI Mindhealth. This episode documents his life and work, on and off the battlefield. Wilson's interest was set on the military at an early age, as his Father was an MP and traveling around became the norm. He would eventually set his sights on the Naval Academy and Naval Special Warfare. Wilson's early days were marked with mischief that nearly ended his career. Yet, through fate and luck, he made it to "Hell Week." He excelled in the SEAL Teams with a demanding op tempo and fighting in some of the worst combat zones like Sadr City. After multiple deployments, he left the SEAL Team's to explore a civilian career on Wall Street. The toll a high stress career at Goldman Sachs took on his family life and the lack of purpose ultimately lead him back to the Teams. After winding down his incredible career, he went on to start the Seal Future Foundation and INVI Mindhealth. INVI is a mobile app that "leverages the connectivity of the autonomic nervous system & the mind to provide actionable analysis" of human biometrics. INVI's goal is to end the veteran suicide epidemic with monitoring and preventative measures. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lairdsuperfood.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://shopify.com/shawn https://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://preparewithshawn.com https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner Jonathan Wilson Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/jdbemore INVI IG - https://www.instagram.com/invimindhealth Invisible Wounds Foundation IG - https://www.instagram.com/invisible_wounds_foundation Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandeanwilson?trk=public_post-text INVI Mindhealth - https://www.invimh.com The Hope Project - https://thehope-project.org SEAL Future Foundation - https://sealff.org Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long before CBS cast Tyler Grey as operator Trent Sawyer on the hit show SEAL Team, he was a real-life Army Ranger sniper turned operator assigned to the US Army's most secretive counterterrorism special missions unit. He deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he went after high-value targets and endured multiday reconnaissance missions in austere terrain.His military career changed forever after Grey was seriously wounded in an explosion during a nighttime raid in Sadr City, Iraq. The injuries took him out of the fight and put him in a hospital for months. His post-injury transition wasn't easy, but it led him to be a prominent veterans' advocate and started him on his new path: acting and producing in Hollywood. As someone who has been there, and done that, Grey provides a lot of value on set, helping to keep everything realistic and authentic.In our Season 4 opener, Tyler speaks candidly about the challenges he faced during his transition.  From chasing adrenaline to confronting grief and the desire for the peace he found in chaos, self-imposed or not. He shares some great advice about creating awareness about what isn't working for you anymore, how Hollywood is getting it right in how they are telling our stories and other ways in which they're missing the target.Great stuff, let's dive right in!Show notes:Find out more about Tyler Grey here.Here's how to watch SEAL Team.For more information about All Secure Foundation, visit https://allsecurefoundation.org/

Pamela Zembiec is the Gold Star Spouse of Major Douglas Zembiec, a.k.a. “The Lion of Fallujah.” Major Zembiec served in “the Ground Branch of the CIA's Special Activities Division in Iraq when he was killed by small arms fire while leading a raid in Sadr City, a neighborhood of Baghdad, on May 11, 2007. Zembiec was leading a unit of Iraqi forces he had helped train. Reports from fellow service members that were present when he was killed indicate that he had warned his troops to get down before doing so himself and was hit by enemy fire. The initial radio report indicated "five wounded and one martyred" with Zembiec having been killed and his men saved by his warning. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his actions that day. Pamela's first book, 'Selfless Beyond Service, A Story about the Husband, Son, and Father Behind the Lion of Fallujah', is a brutally honest account of her journey through her life, love, and loss with Major Zembiec. This book has since been adapted into a screenplay for development into a major motion picture. She is working on her second book, 'The Shattering, Why We Still Suffer Years After Their Death'. 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: Pamela Zembiec

Interview Start Min 8:37 Brian Adamson, a distinguished veteran, and cyber strategist, graced our podcast with his profound insights and experiences. With a career spanning over two decades in the US Army, Brian's journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and unwavering dedication to service. His tenure in the military saw him don multiple roles, from a Logistician and Military Intelligence Analyst to an Infantry Officer and Signal Corps member, culminating in his retirement from the USCYBERCOM as a Joint Cyberspace Planner. Brian's expertise in the cyber domain was a focal point of our discussion. As the former Lead Strategist within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)/JFHQ-DoDIN Combined Action Group, he shared his unique perspective on the evolving landscape of cyber warfare and security. His insights, drawn from his time developing strategic initiatives to support the Director/Commander's vision, provided a rare glimpse into the intricate workings of cyber defense. Our conversation also delved into the poignant topic of mental health, a subject Brian is deeply passionate about. Drawing from his personal experiences and observations, he shed light on the importance of mental health support in the military and beyond. His involvement with the Cape Fear Resilience Project, an initiative aimed at fostering resilience and mental well-being, further underscored his commitment to this cause. Brian's recounting of his deployment in Sadr City, Iraq, was a powerful segment of our discussion. His firsthand experiences provided a compelling narrative of the realities of war, the challenges faced by servicemen and women, and the enduring spirit of the military fraternity. Outside his military and professional pursuits, Brian is a proud father and grandfather. He is an active member of several organizations, including the ROCKS, Inc. Buffalo Soldier Chapter, Blacks in Government (BIG), Military Officer's Association of America (MOAA), and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA). He also serves as an adjunct professor with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and is a recent graduate of DISA's Mid-Level Leadership Program (MLLP). Our podcast with Brian Adamson was a journey through his remarkable life and career, touching on the cyber domain, mental health, his time in Iraq, and his involvement with the Cape Fear Resilience Project. His story is one of resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to service. Host-Jose Herrera Host-Tyler Pawlak Editor-Julian Patrick Special Guest-Brian Adamson https://03xx-series.simplecast.com/ https://www.capefearvrp.com/team-1 Video Content Credits: Tristan Barton Revelations CSIS GrayZone The Medium is The Message Marshall McLuhan David Bowie 1999 Interview

Former Delta Force Operator Tyler Grey is back in part two of this two part series. This episode covers the invasion of Fallujah and the horrors of conventional warfare. Grey even discusses his role in supporting the Marines and former SRS guest Cody Alford. Grey takes us back to the night he and his unit went on the hunt for an HVT and how he sustained a life changing injury in Sadr City, Iraq. We cover his multi-year recovery and show never before seen video footage he created as a roadmap to move forward. Shawn & Tyler wrestle with the tough questions like "where do emotions come from?" Part two is a perfect end to Tyler's incredible story. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://1stphorm.com/srs https://expressvpn.com/shawn https://blackbuffalo.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://moinkbox.com/srs https://mudwtr.com/shawn - USE CODE "SHAWNMUD" https://learshawn.com - CALL 800-741-0551 Information contained within Lear Capital's website is for general educational purposes and is not investment, tax, or legal advice. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Consult with your tax attorney or financial professional before making an investment decision. Tyler Grey Links: SEAL Team Series - https://www.cbs.com/shows/seal-team/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tyleragrey Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week in the studio a former Captain with the United States Army. He has been both a Military Intelligence and an Armor officer through a program termed Branch Detail which allows officers to choose Military Intelligence as their branch, but to work in a Combat Arms until reaching the rank of Captain where they return to their chosen branch. This guest was deployed to Sadr City during one of the most brutal times in its history. After his Armor career this guest returned to Iraq as a Military Intelligence advisor to Iraq's Ministry of Interiors National Information and Intelligence agency where he worked as a liaison to to Embassy FBI agents and Iraqi Agency. After his military service he has been a Security Staff Agent, an Operations Manager, and a writer where he has recently released his first book The Instructor. Even though this story falls into the category of Fiction, it approaches some very real world issues that include, PTS, TBI, Broken families, and a rising undercurrent of antigovernment rhetoric. He's here this week to talk about his career as an officer, hard work, and chasing your dreams in the second chapter of your life. Please welcome Tim TR Hendricks…..

Host Marcia Franklin talks with ABC Chief White House correspondent Martha Raddatz about national politics and the war in Iraq. Although Raddatz could stay inside the Beltway to do her job, she's made it a priority to go to Iraq, a total of 17 times at this date. She talks with Franklin about why she takes that risk, whether she's seeing any progress in that country, and about her book, "The Long Road Home," which chronicles a battle in Sadr City. The two also talk about her thoughts on the growing violence in Pakistan, a country Raddatz has reported from many times. Prior to joining ABC in 1999, Raddatz covered the Pentagon for National Public Radio for six years. Public Television viewers will recognize her as well for her regular appearances on Washington Week with Gwen Ifill. The recipient of numerous honors, including a Peabody Award and three national Emmy awards, Ms. Raddatz was in Boise as the distinguished speaker for the Idaho Humanities Council's annual event. Originally aired: 11/13/2008

In the second episode in a two-part series, Misty Cantwell recounts the ongoing combat operations she conducted in Sadr City, Iraq, in 2003. A military police platoon leader, her sense of the political fragility of the nation was brought home after two bombings targeting the Baghdad headquarters of the United Nations assistance mission occurred. Cantwell reflects on the vagueness of American counterinsurgency efforts in and around Baghdad as 2003 turned into 2004. Assigned to help rebuild the Iraqi police, she faced gender bias and outright hostility despite her competency and professionalism. Faced with an ever-learning enemy, Cantwell’s soldiers had to adapt and learn with her as they walked the beat in Baghdad.

As an Iraq War veteran turned therapist who has specialized in supporting other veterans with Post Traumatic Stress since 2014, Adam brings a great deal of personal and professional experience into the therapy room with his clients. I use an integrative approach, though I specialize in depth-oriented, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, and Jungian-oriented psychotherapy. Adam specializes in working with military members, veterans, and first responders. As an Iraq War veteran who fought in the Battle of Sadr City, and recipient of the Army Commendation Medal with Valor, he knows from personal experience the enormity and complexity of the challenges veterans face after war. He is the curriculum author and architect for The Battle Within's 5-day Revenant Journey program, as well as the co-architect of its Frontline Therapy Network, which provides free psychotherapy for veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers. In Adam's words, “Whether you're going through a crisis, recovering from acute trauma, experiencing grief and loss, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or a sense of meaninglessness, I am here to help.”

In today's discussion, performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, speaks with Mike Sarraille on being a humble every day warrior.Mike Sarraille is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and a former enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper.  After completing the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training, Mike served in SEAL Team THREE. He led major combat operations during the Battle of Ramadi in 2006 and the Battle of Sadr City in 2008.  From 2008 to 2009, Mike served as the SEAL Junior Officer Training Course (JOTC) Director at BUD/s, the head of leadership development for new SEAL officers where he coached, mentored, and prepared those officers to lead combat operations during the Global War on Terrorism. Mike was then assessed and selected for assignment to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), part of the elite Joint Special Operations Command, in support of global counter-terrorism operations. Mike completed a total of ten (10) combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism.After leaving the military, he went on to graduate from the University of Texas McCombs MBA Program.  He is the founder and CEO of Talent War Group, a leading management consulting and executive search firm, which specializes in creating sustainable world-class leadership development programs within companies and sourcing executive talent to drive organizations to the next level. He is co-author of the bestselling business book, ‘The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent,' and a columnist and host for Men's Journal under ‘The Everyday Warrior' series and podcast, a no-hack, practical approach to living a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life. Mike is also the Truth + Tribe Podcast host, an expert-led, leadership-guided journey, highlighting military life and Mike's 20-year career as a US Navy SEAL and member of the U.S. Marine Corps, and a successful entrepreneur and CEO.Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging to unlock your highest performance?  Feel free to reach out to Sean at Reload Coaching and Consulting.Resources:Mike's websiteMike's social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.sarraille/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsarraillembaTwitter: https://twitter.com/mjsarrailleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mr.sarraille/

Patrick Neville Bio:   Representative Patrick Neville is serving his third term in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing House District 45, Castle Rock. He has served as the House Republican Leader since November 2016.  Representative Neville grew up in Littleton, Colorado where he attended and graduated from Columbine High School in 2001. After high school, he attended the University of Colorado at Denver, where he studied Economics. While attending college, he worked full time as a manager of a grocery store and later as an insurance producer. After graduation, he decided he wanted to serve his country and joined the US Army. While in the Army, Representative Neville was deployed to Iraq and served in the battle of Sadr City as a Platoon Leader. He was fortunate to be surrounded by the best Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and owes much of his success to them. His awards include the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal (OLC) and Army Achievement Medal. He retired from the Army at the rank of Captain. Representative Neville was blessed to marry his high school sweetheart Kristi at the age of 22. They currently live in Castle Rock, where they raise their three girls, Mary Katelyn, Hannah, and Lydia.

Join Patti Katter with Danny O'Neel as they talk about avoiding nonprofit scams. Danny is an Army veteran serving as the chairman of the board for Warfighter Overwatch, a nonprofit organization. He shares about his organization and how to check the legitimacy of nonprofit organizations. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: Enlistment at 19 after 9/11 What to look for in a nonprofit Danny's action against a nonprofit scam When all help has been given And so much more! WATCH HERE: https://vimeo.com/733837067 About Danny O'Neel: Danny O'Neel was born and raised in Northern California. Signing up for the Army on 9/11 as a forward observer at 19 drastically changed the course of his life. Instead of climbing the corporate ladder, he quickly climbed the ranks to sergeant and became a squad leader in only 17 months! Though Danny thought he would be headed to Afghanistan, the Army had other ideas, instead sending him to Iraq. Twice. Though the first tour was mostly uneventful, the second trip to Sadr City was a deadly year. Nine of Danny's brothers lost their lives that year. Sadly, 15 members of his unit have taken their own lives in the aftermath, including his company commander. As a motivational speaker, Danny is now the chairman of the board for Warfighter Overwatch, helping his fellow veterans come home from the battlefield. His wife, Faun, has also joined him in their mission to combat veteran suicide while raising four children in Folsom, California. Danny loves teaching valuable lessons on life, resilience, and perseverance. His mission to continue serving is not just inspirational; it'll motivate you to get in the fight! ~ You can find Danny O'Neel on . . . Website: https://www.warfighteroverwatch.org/ ~ Connect with Patti! Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Instagram: @PattiKatter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/support

Join Patti Katter with Danny O'Neel as they talk about avoiding nonprofit scams. Danny is an Army veteran serving as the chairman of the board for Warfighter Overwatch, a nonprofit organization. He shares about his organization and how to check the legitimacy of nonprofit organizations. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: Enlistment at 19 after 9/11 Common factors to look for in a nonprofit Nonprofit registration to be aware of Danny's action against a nonprofit scam When all help has been given And so much more! ~ About Danny O'Neel: Danny O'Neel was born and raised in Northern California. Signing up for the Army on 9/11 as a forward observer at 19 drastically changed the course of his life. Instead of climbing the corporate ladder, he quickly climbed the ranks to sergeant and became a squad leader in only 17 months! Though Danny thought he would be headed to Afghanistan, the Army had other ideas, instead sending him to Iraq. Twice. Though the first tour was mostly uneventful, the second trip to Sadr City was a deadly year. Nine of Danny's brothers lost their lives that year. Sadly, 15 members of his unit have taken their own lives in the aftermath, including his company commander. As a motivational speaker, Danny is now the chairman of the board for Warfighter Overwatch, helping his fellow veterans come home from the battlefield. His wife, Faun, has also joined him in their mission to combat veteran suicide while raising four children in Folsom, California. Danny loves teaching valuable lessons on life, resilience, and perseverance. His mission to continue serving is not just inspirational; it'll motivate you to get in the fight! ~ You can find Danny O'Neel on . . . Website: https://www.warfighteroverwatch.org/ ~ Connect with Patti! Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Instagram: @PattiKatter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/support

Mike Sarraille is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and a former enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper. A graduate of the University of Texas McCombs MBA Program, he is the founder and CEO of Talent War Group, a leading management consulting and executive search firm, which specializes in creating sustainable world-class leadership development programs within companies and sourcing executive talent to drive organizations to the next level. He is also the Founder and CEO of ATTA, a mindset apparel company, whose motto is ‘One Step ATTA Time,' advocating physical, mental, and spiritual fitness in order to sustain optimal performance. He is co-author of the bestselling business book, ‘The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent,' and a columnist for Men's Journal under ‘The Everyday Warrior'series, a no-hack, practical approach to living a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life. Mike is also the host of the Truth + Tribe Podcast, an expert-led, leadership-guided journey, highlighting military life and Mike's 20-year career as a US Navy SEAL and member of the U.S. Marine Corps, and a successful entrepreneur and CEO. Mike enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school. He became a Recon Marine and also served as a scout sniper. He was selected for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) to become a Marine Officer. After finishing his bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Texas A&M University, he conducted an inter-service transfer to seek a commission in the Navy and try out for the SEAL Teams. After completing the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training, Mike served in SEAL Team THREE, where he led major combat operations during the Battle of Ramadi in 2006 and the Battle of Sadr City in 2008. In 2008-2009, Mike served as the SEAL Junior Officer Training Course (JOTC) Director at BUD/s, the head of leadership development for new SEAL officers where he coached, mentored, and prepared those officers to lead combat operations during the Global War on Terrorism. Mike was then assessed and selected for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), part of the elite Joint Special Operations Command, in support of global counter-terrorism operations. Mike completed a total of ten (10) combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Mike is an Ambassador for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides fully-funded college education and additional educational opportunities, “Cradle to Career” (Preschool to College), to surviving children of special operations forces lost in the line of duty as well as children of all medal of honor recipients. SOWF also provides financial support to severely wounded, ill, and injured special operations personnel. Recently, Mike launched a new company, ATTA – an approach to living that inspires greatness, promotes balance, and encourages us to choose progress over perfection. You can learn more about ATTA at liveatta.com and the blog by Mike: The Community of ATTA.

Jarrod Taylor is a combat veteran and served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army from 2000-2009. He completed four deployments, including tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2013, he received a Bachelor of Arts in History with Secondary Teacher Certification from Eastern Illinois University, and now has a Master of Arts in Education and an Education Specialist Degree from University of the Cumberlands. Jarrod has taught middle school history and high school English and social studies.In this episode, we learn how military service has impacted Jarrod's life and how his students respond when finding out he is a veteran. We discover how a journal he carried during service, a class called, “War Stories,” and a music video called, “Sadr City” have all led him down a path of writing about his military experiences. Tune in as we discuss the significance of “Section 60” and the mysterious “woman in blue.”  In this segment, Jarrod reads the following excerpts from Proud to Be: “Escort” from PTB, Volume 2“Section 60” from PTB, Volume 5

Today we hear an incredible Combat Story of Mike Sarraille, former Marine Recon and a SEAL Team leader who served 20 years in the special operations community, earning a Silver Star, multiple Bronze Stars with Valor, and more. He was also part of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (or DEVGRU). NOTE: We have just launched our Patreon. Join our Combat Story community at https://www.patreon.com/combatstory Mike served in multiple leadership roles to include the Battles of Ramadi and Sadr City, to name just a few. Since retiring from service, Mike founded and is the CEO of Talent War Group, a specialized executive search firm and talent advisory; he's co-author of ‘The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent' and is the face of Men's Journal's ‘The Everyday Warrior.' I stumbled across Mike when I saw posts about a recent expedition to the Himalayas where he did six free fall jumps over Mount Everest. Mike is a very, very humble but distinguished warrior leader and I hope you enjoy this insightful deep dive into the life of a Tier 1 and private sector operator and leader as much as I did. Find Mike Online: Mike's Linktree Mike on Instagram @mr.sarraille ATTA Instagram @live_atta Talent War Group Instagram @talentwargroup Find Ryan Online: Patreon Community Combat Story Merch Ryan's Linktree Instagram @combatstory Facebook @combatstoryofficial Send us messages Email ryan@combatstory.com Learn more about Ryan Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Guest Introduction (Mike Sarraille) 2:34 - Interview begins 3:02 – Skydiving at Mt. Everest after retiring from the military 10:51 – Childhood in the Bay Area, joining the Marines, and what drew him to the SEALs 24:26 – How the leadership and examples set by the military motivated him and gave him direction 33:36 – Differences in BUDS and Marine Recon training 38:52 - Story of an experience with Johnny Kim and making a snap judgment while in training 45:10 - First experience in combat isolating and containing the Ramadi hospital where Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was 53:50 – Being a Marine liaison (LNO) 55:31 – The importance of preparedness in leadership 1:01:23 – A hard lesson learned after deviating from procedure 1:13:35 – What he is doing today with his different companies, his book, and talent development 1:23:40 Shared Adversity and After Action Reviews (AAR) in the corporate environment 1:34:00 - What did you carry into combat? 1:35:49 - Would you do it all again? 1:37:15 - Listener comments and shout outs

In this episode we have part 2 of the Matt Fisk story from his time in the Army serving in Iraq and the events that led to drastic change in his life as a result of war.  Matt's story of what he experienced on Black Sunday in Sadr City Iraq on April 4, 2004 is a story of loss, hatred, anger and ultimately healing and forgiveness.  Listen as Matt tells of the process God used to bring him from professing atheism to surrendering his life to preach the Gospel of Christ. 

In this episode we have part 1 of the Matt Fisk story from his time in the Army serving in Iraq and the events that led to drastic change in his life as a result of war.  Matt's story of what he experienced on Black Sunday in Sadr City Iraq on April 4, 2004 is a story of loss, hatred, anger and ultimately healing and forgiveness.  Listen as Matt tells of the process God used to bring him from professing atheism to surrendering his life to preach the Gospel of Christ. 

Galen Peterson is a West Pointer who went on to lead a tank platoon in combat in Iraq and later commanded a tank company. During two deployments to Iraq, he was involved in some of the heaviest fighting of the war in Sadr City in 2008. You can order Galen's book here: https://amzn.to/3IdLuOjGez is: @grjbooks on most social media channels.@vsompodcastAudiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones@royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.orgThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk@combatfuelCombat Combover - www.combatcombover.comwww.theescapegames.co.uk Kamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.ukRite Flank - www.riteflank.co.ukZulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastrapshttps://zulualphastraps.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=Ea-uUc26ENbNBYWd6-2779MBUZrl6WymCW_b0GdibwrG6-xBlWcpjLS6osk9OqZFbR9wOm&country.x=GB&locale.x=GB)

http://www.filmgarantiti.it/it/articoli.php?id=448LA VERA STORIA DEL CECCHINO PIU' LETALE D'AMERICAUn soldato con il dito posato sul grilletto osserva da un mirino una donna e un bambino uscire dalla porta di una casa di una qualsiasi cittadina irachena. La donna tiene nascosta sotto il velo una granata, la tira fuori la passa al bambino e lo spinge a scagliarsi contro soldati americani. Inizia così American Sniper, l'ultimo film del regista americano Clint Eastwood. Pochi secondi ma di grande impatto visivo che aprono già a una grande domanda: si può andare in guerra, diventare in assoluto il più celebre cecchino della storia americana senza farsi scalfire minimante dagli orrori della guerra stessa e dal rimorso per le azioni compiute?Qualche secondo di esitazione prima che un flashback ci riporti indietro con il tempo per raccontarci la storia di Chris Kyle bambino, figlio, torero e marito che si trasforma nel più efferato cecchino di tutti i tempi. Un talento naturale la cui personalità e carattere vengono plasmati fin da bambino da un padre dai chiari principi morali. Il mondo, spiega papà Kyle, si divide in pecore, lupi e cani da pastore. A questi ultimi spetta il difficile compito di proteggere le pecore dai soprusi, spesso immotivati, dei lupi cattivi.NÉ PECORE NÉ LUPIL'insegnamento è chiaro e semplice così com'è chiaro che il Signor Kyle, nella sua casa, non vuole allevare né pecore né lupi. La visione paterna accompagnerà Chris nel corso della sua intera vita e il giovane, in seguito agli attacchi terroristici alle ambasciate statunitensi di Kenya e Tanzania, si arruola nei Navy Seals. Il duro addestramento non scalfisce minimamente l'uomo mosso dal senso del dovere e dalla convinzione di assolvere a un ruolo più grande. E nemmeno l'inaspettato incontro con una donna che diventerà moglie e madre dei suoi due bambini lo dissuade dal partire.Rigore, acume, attenzione al dettaglio sono caratteristiche che non passano inosservate e Kyle viene spedito in Iraq per vegliare dall'alto sulle vite di quei soldati che si muovono tra le polverose e desolate strade delle città di Ramadi, Fallujah e Sadr City alla ricerca del pericoloso Al Zarqawi, del suo luogotenente, un uomo conosciuto come Macellaio e noto a tutti per la crudele mania di torturare i cittadini con un trapano, e dell'altrettanto talentuoso cecchino Mustafa.Una delle principali critiche mosse a Clint Eastwood per American Sniper è quella di aver girato un film guerrafondaio, in cui il netto contrasto tra il Bene e il Male risulta un po' troppo scontato e schematico. Quasi che l'intenzione di Eastwood fosse solo quella di presentare al mondo un film propagandistico per legittimare le scelte degli americani, condannare chiaramente quelle del nemico e far simpatizzare il pubblico con lo sniper più noto d'America, attraverso la semplicistica contrapposizione di giusto e sbagliato.In realtà, dietro American Sniper c'è molto più che il riduttivo resoconto di una guerra le cui ferite sono anche fresche e vive. American Sniper è la storia di un uomo divenuto presto eroe, un soldato ammirato in patria e temuto dai nemici tanto da guadagnarsi sia l'appellativo di Leggenda, attribuitogli dagli altri soldati, che quello di "Diavolo di Ramadi", affibbiatoli dai terroristi. Appostato sempre su un tetto diverso, Kyle è al tempo stesso angelo custode e sterminatore efferato e tutte le volte è messo di fronte alla difficile decisione del premere o meno il grilletto. Una decisione che è chiaramente condizionata dal contesto in cui si trova ad agire e dal ruolo incarnato.UNA REALTÀ VIOLENTAEastwood, con una regia pulita e una narrazione fluida, non si nasconde dietro gli specchi e mostra allo spettatore la guerra per quella che è, una realtà violenta, dove il male è fine a se stesso tanto da non crearsi scrupolo neanche quando deve farsi scudo di donne e bambini per far esplodere una granata. Dall'altro lato, però, il regista non esita né teme nel presentare allo spettatore i dubbi e le perplessità di un uomo sulla cui testa pende una taglia da milioni di dollari e che "di fronte al male come non lo aveva mai visto" deve continuamente decidere della vita degli altri. Sappiamo bene che, alla fine, quel grilletto sarà premuto perché Kyle lotta contro il male anche quando questo assume i contorni delle vittime innocenti. Ma sappiamo anche che la decisione di colpire non è mai semplice né scevra da implicazioni e tormenti morali.Il disagio di Kyle emerge soprattutto a casa, nei periodi di stacco tra un turno e l'altro. Le poche commoventi scene domestiche servono a chiarire quanto l'uomo non riesca a staccarsi neanche mentalmente dall'orrore della guerra e dal suo ruolo di soldato. Perché la sua vita Chris la sente piena solo quando è in guerra, nel confronto con un nemico terribile, solo quando è in prima linea per assolvere a un dovere di cui non riconosce neanche i limiti. Kyle crede in quello che fa e sa bene che la sua decisione di uccidere è controbilanciata - non per questo giustificata - dalla necessità di coprire i suoi compagni. Eppure il peso morale delle sue azioni emerge con chiarezza soprattutto nel finale. Sia nel confronto con un figlio a cui spiega quanto sia difficile "fermare un cuore che batte" sia nel confronto con uno psichiatra a cui confessa di essere pronto ad assumersi la responsabilità di fronte a Dio per le oltre 160 persone uccise.Eastwood, con quella delicatezza e quella sensibilità che non fatica a padroneggiare, racconta molto più che la guerra. Ancora una volta dimostra di sapere fare grande cinema attraverso la storia di un uomo grande, di un eroe sorretto dal sentimento, dal desiderio di contribuire a creare un mondo perfetto e da una fede incrollabile. Basta la semplice immagine della Bibbia a ricordarci continuamente il significato ultimo di quella vita che non si piega mai di fronte al nemico ed è alla continua ricerca di un senso più grande persino in seguito al definitivo rientro in patria. Quella stessa patria che continua a servire con convinzione e che per un beffardo scherzo del destino lo condanna a una fine tragica e assurda.

Mike Sarraille is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and a former enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper. Mike is the founder and CEO of Talent War Group, a leading management consulting and executive search firm, delivering leadership solutions to business problems. He is co-author of the bestselling business book, ‘The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent,' and a columnist for Men's Journal under ‘The Everyday Warrior' series.  He founded and served on the board of directors for the VETTED Foundation, a cutting-edge executive-level transition program for high-performing veterans, and was a former principal at Echelon Front, a management consulting firm alongside the co-authors of Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink, and Leif Babin. Mike served in SEAL Team THREE, Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated Special Operations Task Unit of the Iraq war, where he led major combat operations during the Battle of Ramadi in 2006. In 2008, Mike returned to Iraq and led historic combat operations during the Battle of Sadr City.  In 2008-2009, Mike served as the SEAL Junior Officer Training Course (JOTC) Director at BUD/s, where he coached, mentored, and prepared junior SEAL officers to lead combat operations. Mike was then assessed and selected for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), part of the elite Joint Special Operations Command, in support of global counter-terrorism operations. Mike completed a total of ten (10) combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. He is a recognized keynote speaker and subject matter expert in leadership development, culture, talent acquisition and talent management. Watch on YouTube  Transcript  Subscribe to my Momentum Monday Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Sponsors Masterworks - Masterworks is the only platform making it possible to invest in multimillion-dollar works from artists like Banksy, Kaws, Basquiat, and many more.  NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Boone Cutler is an author, columnist, music video director and Warfighter Rights leader. He holds the distinguished honor of being the first nationally recognized radio talk show personality who is also a combat veteran from the current war. Boone's message is simple: “America has lost faith in what they used to believe were the heroes of Hollywood, America has become disgusted with the political climate of today so the only place to turn to and trust for leadership is the Warfighter.” Boone began writing his Iraq War-inspired autobiographical account of what he experienced, Voodoo in Sadr City, during his combat tour in Iraq, and completed it during his two-year recovery from wartime injuries at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, during the Neglect Scandal of 2007. After recovery, Boone began to see a major void in the Warfighter community. He decided to approach Fox News affiliate 99.1 FM Talk with the concept of a new show that focused on national, international and social events based on the Warfighter's perspective. You are invited to connect with Boone on his website at www.boonecutler.com

Will Jones spent 4 years (2004-2008) in the US Army, with 2 deployments to Iraq. Will’s second deployment was a 15 month hitch to Sadr City, Baghdad, where he and his fellow soldiers faced the Madhi Militia. After completing his service, Will came back home to Los Angeles, entered UCLA film school, and later took […]

Ross Ritchell served in the 75th Ranger Regiment where he conducted Direct Action raids as a part of the JSOC task force in Iraq. He is the author of The Knife which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Knife-Ross-Ritchell-ebook/dp/B00L9B7YX0 Want 2 bonus episodes per month and access to the bonus segments? Subscribe to our Patreon!

*) More than 30 killed in suicide attack in Baghdad's Sadr City A suicide attack in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, has killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens more on the eve of the Muslim Eid al Adha festival. The explosion hit a crowded market in Baghdad's Shia-majority suburb Sadr City, where shoppers were buying food for festivities. At least seven children were among the dead in what appears to be the deadliest bombing in Baghdad in six months. *) Suspected rocket attack on Afghan presidential palace: local media At least two rockets were fired in Afghanistan's capital at the presidential palace ahead of a speech by President Ashraf Ghani. The rockets, fired at around 8 am Afghanistan time were heard across the fortified Green Zone that houses the palace and several embassies. There were no immediate reports of injuries. President Ghani and others in the vicinity continued with Eid prayers despite multiple loud explosions, TV channels reported. *) Peru socialist Castillo confirmed president after battle over results Pedro Castillo [castiyo] has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential election, defeating politician Keiko Fujimori by 44,000 votes. The country's electoral authority released the official results on Monday evening, more than a month after the run-off election took place. During his campaign, Castillo, a union leader and teacher, pledged to redraft the constitution and hike taxes on mining firms. *)US, allies blame China for malicious hacks, Microsoft cyberattack The US, UK and EU have accused China of carrying out a major cyber-attack earlier this year. At least 30,000 organisations were affected globally in the attack targeting Microsoft Exchange servers. Western security services called the incident a smash-and-grab raid. On Tuesday, Chinese authorities denied the accusations, calling them "groundless" and "irresponsible". And finally ... *) Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al Adha Muslims around the world are celebrating the first day of Eid al Adha, with coronavirus restrictions still in place. This eid or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is marked by communal prayers, social gatherings and, for some, the slaughtering of livestock to give meat to the poor. But the holiday comes as many countries battle the Delta variant, prompting some to impose new restrictions.

For then-Major Bill “Fenway” Wyman, Sadr City in 2004 was a strange mix of combat and humanitarian missions. Fenway was a civil affairs team leader, advising the commander of the 2-5 Cavalry on how to win local trust, support humanitarian operations, and spur economic development. In this episode, he recounts a pair of events—handing out backpacks one day and hunting down snipers just a few days later—that combine to highlight the ever-changing nature of combat operations in Baghdad.

Dan Cerrillo is a retired Navy SEAL who spent 15 years leading people to safety in some of the most dangerous hot spots and war zones in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and other high-risk locations. Some of his roles in the SEAL Teams include security specialist, breacher, sniper, counter surveillance, and BUD/S Instructor.  Dan medically retired in 2005 after suffering blast injuries during a hand-to-hand fight with an Al- Qaida fighter in Sadr City, Iraq.  Since his retirement from the Navy, Dan has worked in executive security protecting some of the biggest names in business today, including Paul Allen and Sergey Brin. Dan is the founder of Spartan 7 Adventure, an organization that teaches high net worth clients and organizations leadership, communication, offensive mindset, and advanced situational awareness skills developed by Navy SEALs. He is the chief of staff for American Addiction Centers, and leads their veteran treatment program, helping former military to break addiction cycles and lead happy, productive lives. Dan is a Board Member for the Navy SEALs Fund and an Ambassador for the Navy SEAL Foundation. He volunteers his free time coaching football at Lipscomb Academy near his home in Nashville, TN.Quotes:“My problems aren't their problems. Their problems aren't my problems. Make seven people smile today.”“Work is work and home is home.”Topics Discussed:How the Navy trains SEALS to deal with adversity Why mentoring is the most important part of leadershipDan's story of addiction, family failure, recovery, and transformationWhy family means everything to himHow he trains executives through Spartan 7 AdventuresHow nature and the outdoors has impacted his lifeWhy doing hard things is a constant motivatorHis most memorable outdoor experiencesHow Dan's motto of "make seven people smile per day" has impacted his entire lifeWhy slowing down and appreciating people is so importantHow Dan almost died multiple times as a SEAL and what he learned from the experienceWhy he always carries a backpack and what he keeps in it at all timesWhy a morning routine is the secret to a successful dayDan's 10-10-10 philosophy: 10 minutes for her, 10 minutes for him, 10 minutes for intimacyResources Mentioned:Spartan 7 AdventuresBook: No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin LadenDuane DieterBlack DiamondMarmotThe North FacePatagoniaBook: We Were Soldiers Once...and YoungBook: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and WinBook: The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value InvestingPodcast: The Joe Rogan ExperienceAndy StumpfAmerican Addiction CentersNavy Seals FundArticle:  How To Survive And Thrive During A Time Of Crisis  

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, U.S. Army retired, joined the staff of the Association of the U.S. Army, where he serves as vice president of Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Programs. A native of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Dailey enlisted in the Army in 1989 and attended basic training and advanced individual training as an 11B (infantryman) at Fort Benning, Georgia. During his career, Dailey held every enlisted leadership position in the mechanized infantry, ranging from Bradley Fighting Vehicle commander to command sergeant major. Dailey has served with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions stateside and overseas. In March 2009, he was selected as the 4th Infantry Division command sergeant major, where he served as both the command sergeant major of Fort Carson, Colorado, and U.S. Division‐North, Iraq. In 2011, Dailey was selected to serve as the command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Dailey was sworn in as the 15th sergeant major of the Army on Jan. 30, 2015, and relinquished the position on Aug. 9, 2019. In addition to four tours in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, Dailey deployed in support of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He earned the Bronze Star with Valor for his leadership during the 4th Infantry Division's two‐month Battle for Sadr City in 2008. Dailey is a graduate of class 54 of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and the Command Sergeants Major Course. Dailey holds a Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude) from Excelsior College. Dailey has been married to his wife, Holly, for 28 years. They have one son, Dakota.

The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent  MIKE SARRAILLE is the CEO of Talent War Group, an executive search & talent advisory firm, and leadership consultant with Echelon Front. He is a former Recon Marine& retired US Navy SEAL officer with twenty years of experience in Special Operations, including the elite Joint Special Operations Command. Mike served fifteen years as an officer in the SEAL Teams and five years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper before receiving his commission in the Navy. Mike served in SEAL Team THREE, Task Unit Bruiser alongside Extreme Ownership authors Jocko Willink and Leif Babin where he led major combat operations that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Ramadi in 2006. Mike again deployed with Task Unit Bruiser in 2008 and led historic combat operations in Sadr City during the Battle of Route Gold.  GEORGE RANDLE is a Strategic Advisor at Talent War Group, former US Army officer, and Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Forcepoint, a human-centric cybersecurity company. George has more than two decades of experience in talent acquisition at Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 firms. George is an experienced veteran, coach, mentor & and hands-on leader known for selecting, building, and reorganizing teams to reach their full potential. George combines 20+ years of Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 global Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Executive experience enabling individuals, teams & organizations to achieve consistent and impactful outcomes.   

MIKE SARRAILLE is the CEO of EF Overwatch, an executive search and talent advisory firm, and leadership consultant with Echelon Front. He is a former Recon Marine and retired US Navy SEAL officer with twenty years of experience in Special Operations, including the elite Joint Special Operations Command. Mike served fifteen years as an officer in the SEAL Teams and five years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper before receiving his commission in the Navy. Mike served in SEAL Team THREE, Task Unit Bruiser alongside Extreme Ownership authors Jocko Willink and Leif Babin where he led major combat operations that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Ramadi in 2006. Mike again deployed with Task Unit Bruiser in 2008 and led historic combat operations in Sadr City during the Battle of Route Gold.  GEORGE RANDLE is a Strategic Advisor to EF Overwatch, former US Army officer, and Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Forcepoint, a human-centric cybersecurity company. George has more than two decades of experience in talent acquisition at Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 firms. George is an experienced veteran, coach, mentor and hands-on leader known for selecting, building, and reorganizing teams to reach their full potential. George combines 20+ years of Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 global Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Executive experience enabling individuals, teams and organizations to achieve consistent and impactful outcomes. He is Hogan (HPI, HDS and MVPI) Leadership Assessment Certified. Website | LinkedIn | Amazon

MIKE SARRAILLE is the CEO of EF Overwatch, an executive search and talent advisory firm, and leadership consultant with Echelon Front. He is a former Recon Marine and retired US Navy SEAL officer with twenty years of experience in Special Operations, including the elite Joint Special Operations Command. Mike served fifteen years as an officer in the SEAL Teams and five years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper before receiving his commission in the Navy. Mike served in SEAL Team THREE, Task Unit Bruiser alongside Extreme Ownership authors Jocko Willink and Leif Babin where he led major combat operations that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Ramadi in 2006. Mike again deployed with Task Unit Bruiser in 2008 and led historic combat operations in Sadr City during the Battle of Route Gold.  GEORGE RANDLE is a Strategic Advisor to EF Overwatch, former US Army officer, and Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Forcepoint, a human-centric cybersecurity company. George has more than two decades of experience in talent acquisition at Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 firms. George is an experienced veteran, coach, mentor and hands-on leader known for selecting, building, and reorganizing teams to reach their full potential. George combines 20+ years of Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 global Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Executive experience enabling individuals, teams and organizations to achieve consistent and impactful outcomes. He is Hogan (HPI, HDS and MVPI) Leadership Assessment Certified. Website | LinkedIn | Amazon

In the eleventh episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, I sat down with Specialist Rafael Riera. Assigned to 3rd platoon out with 1st platoon in the heart of Sard City escorting shit trucks. It wasn't long before they knew something was definitely of that day and things were about to get froggy. For Rafael being on set and being a part of the reunions, and production of The Long Road Home had a huge healing effect he didn't see coming. Doing all we can to honor those we lost during our deployment and their loved ones. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 -"Shoot 'Em In The Face" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

SUMMARY: 2-5 CAV TOC In the tenth episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, I sat down with Specialist Stephen Ellis. Assigned to HHC 2-5 CAV, SPC Ellis worked in the Battalion TOC (Tactical Operations Center) Lancer Mike. Military TOC's are the nerve centers of the battlefield, the Command and Control Centers where operation plans and decisions are made. This is also the hub of communication and the callsign you call when you are outside the wire and need help! We all take away our own stories from our time in Iraq. We have little memories mementos and things that take us back to that time on the ground. In many ways, a lot if not all of us lost a piece of our innocence. Sometimes we lose that innocence behind the mic, hearing your brothers on the other end in desperate need of help with little you can personally do to help other than your job manning that mic. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 -"Shoot 'Em In The Face" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In the twelfth episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, I sat down with Angel Munoz Army Veteran and sister of Robert Arsiaga who was killed April 4th, 2004 in Baghdad Iraq. Angel's youngest brother Jeremy Arsiaga was a Marine Corps Veteran and died by suicide on September 4th, 2015. This is her story. For Angel, Losing one brother to combat was a painful and tragic loss. Lossing another to suicide seemed insurmountable. It took an incredible amount of courage and vulnerability to share this story. But she does in hopes that others will relate and find a way to finally talk about it. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

SUMMARY: The Long Road Home In the thirteenth episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, Duane France Host of Head Space And Timing interviews Eddie Lazzari for this capstone wrap up episode. When the National Geographic series "The Long Road Home" was scheduled to release, I wasn't sure I was ready for it. So I decided to stand up and face it. I created a Closed Facebook Group 04-04-04 and decided to put this Podcast series together as a way to talk to those who served on April 4th, 2004, and their family members. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 -"Shoot 'Em In The Face" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In the seventh episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, I sat down with James Vanni as he shared with us his story of that day. We all take away our own stories from our time in Iraq. We have little memories mementos and things that take us back to that time on the ground. In many ways, a lot if not all of us lost a piece of our innocence. James shares his story of loss and the impact this deployment has had on his life even today. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 -"Shoot 'Em In The Face" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In the eighth episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City April 4th, 2004, I sat down with Specialist Bill Young as he shares with us his experience in Sadr City that day and the opportunity he had playing an extra in the National Geographic Miniseries, The Long Road Home. Bill highly recommends the book: The Things They Caddied by- Tim Obrien. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 -"Shoot 'Em In The Face" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In the ninth episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, I sit down with Joey Luthman, the actor who plays Specialist Johnathan Riddell. Joey shares with us what it was like being on set during the filming of The Long Road Home on Fort Hood Texas. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 -"Shoot 'Em In The Face" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In the fifth episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, I sat down with Specialist Jack Barron as he shared with us the story of the battle of Sadr City. As part of the first rescue team heading into the city, Jack would quickly realize there were a lot of bad guys out there trying to kill him. We talk about the series The Long Road Home on the National Geographic Channel and share some shitty stories. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 -"Shoot 'Em In The Face" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In the sixth episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, I sat down with Sylvia Macias and the host of Head Space And Timing, Duane France. Sylvia approached me with a story she really wanted to tell. This is a story of two brothers, two of her sons. Robert her oldest son was killed in action on April 4th, 2004. Her youngest son Jeremy was lost to suicide. Veteran Suicide is an epidemic and we need to take a stand. To stand by and with those who are hurting and their families. We are all relatively familiar with the loss of life on the battlefield. Many soldiers are killed due to small arms ambushes, rocket-propelled grenades, IED's, and even accidents on the battlefield. These losses are hard to take, hard to accept, and leave a gaping hole in the lives of those friends and families left behind. Suicide is much harder to wrap your arms around. The loss and pain may be the same but there is a different set of emotions around suicide that makes it particularly hard to talk about. Feelings of regret, anger, and even shame. It is hard to talk about, Veteran suicide. It is a growing epidemic in this country but needs to be discussed. Where do we start in doing that? Sylvia displays so much courage sharing the story of both her sons. Robert and Jeremy both died fighting a battle, they were just on different battlefields. Our hope is that you will be able to learn something from our conversation. If nothing else, just know that there are others out there that need help, perhaps one of them is you. Remember that you are never alone! Military Helpline GET HELP Call 888-457-4838 Text MIL1 to 839863 Support for service members, veterans, and their families that is independent of any branch of the military or government. Our Military Helpline operates 24/7/365 and gives free, confidential support to service members, veterans, and their families. Answered by veterans and others trained in military culture, our crisis lines offer compassionate, non-judgmental support and, where appropriate, connect people with the referrals, resources, or treatment they need through tough times. In 2016, Lines for Life received more than 73,000 crisis calls—over 30,000 of which were to our dedicated military crisis lines. We talk with callers about concerns such as PTSD, finances, employment, relationships, and suicidal ideation. We de-escalate 95% of the suicide phone calls we receive to help callers find a way forward without the intervention of emergency services. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In this fourth episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, I sat down with Sergeant Justin Hardy as he shared with us his perspective on this fateful day. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 -"Shoot 'Em In The Face" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In the third episode of this Podcast Series about the Battle of Sadr City on April 4th, 2004, I sat down with Specialist Lorenzo Nathan as he shared with us his perspective of April 4th, 2004, and his thoughts about the National Geographic miniseries The Long Road Home. Assigned to 2nd Platoon C-Troop 10th CAV, 1BCT, 1CD as a CAV Scout. Specialist Nathan sustained injuries due to an ambush which cut his tour in Iraq short. Hope you enjoy this series about 04-04-04 -"Shoot 'Em In The Face" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In April of 2007, while being deployed to Sadr City during Operation Iraqi Freedom, retired Army Major Josh Mantz and another member of his team were critically wounded by an enemy sniper attack. The high-caliber bullet severed Staff Sergeant Marlon Harper's aorta, killing him, and then ricocheted into Josh's upper right thigh, severing his femoral artery. Josh went on to “flatline” for 15 minutes before being revived by an expert medical team. After recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and redeployed to Baghdad less than 5 months later to finish the deployment with his team. Following his return Josh would go on to become a nationally recognized expert in psychological trauma and moral injury. This episode takes you minute-by-minute through Josh's experience while he explains what the body experiences during the various stages of trauma. Not only is it an incredible story but Josh provides a mini-lesson on what we can all learn about the psychology of trauma.

Todd Domerese joined the Army at age 23 as an infantryman.  In his 15 years in the Army, he has served with the 101st Airborne Division, the 25th Infantry Division, and the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas.  He did a 6 month long peacekeeping deployment in Kosovo in 2000, a 1 year long combat deployment to Sadr City, Iraq in 2004, and a 1 year long combat deployment to the Helmand Providence in Afghanistan in 2010. On December 27, 2004 his vehicle was hit by two improvised explosive devices simultaneously.  His gunner was killed instantly, his driver had his arm torn apart by shrapnel, and Todd had a large metal fragment go through his Kevlar helmet which caused a period of unconsciousness, a large complex scalp laceration, a linear skull fracture and swelling and bruising on his brain, and multiple shrapnel pieces embedded in his face that had to be surgically removed.  Some of the disabilities Todd suffers from are severe post traumatic stress disorder, severe migraine headaches, and other residual effects from his moderate traumatic brain injury.  His awards include the air assault badge, the expert infantryman badge, the combat infantryman badge, the expert marksmanship badge, the Purple Heart medal, the Army Commendation medal (2), Army Achievement medal (6), Good Conduct medal (5), National Defense Service medal, Kosovo Campaign medal, Afghanistan Campaign medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal, Global War on Terrorism Service medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service medal, Noncommissioned officer professional development ribbon (2), Army Service ribbon, Army Overseas Service ribbon (4), Afghanistan NATO medal, and the Kosovo NATO medal.  Todd has have been married for 14 years and has two sons- Benjamin, age 9 and Joshua, age 5.    During this show we discuss… What Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is all about The aim of Intrepid fallen heroes Why the government isn't helping traumatic brain injury servicemen as they should How you can help IFHF's mission right now The biggest challenge that IFHF faces How IFHF aids the military personnel Psychological benefits of focusing on the mental health on a hero How a veteran improves their mental wellness What you can donate to IFHF The best way to relate to veterans with PTSD The biggest challenge for traumatic brain injury that affects servicemen Effects of returning from battle in the age of invisible wound Best ways to treat a hero's invisible wounds