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What does it take to transition from nearly 20 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret to becoming one of the newest voices in military thriller fiction? In this powerful episode of MisFitNation, host Stephen Box sits down with US Army Special Forces veteran and author Alex Dekker for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, purpose, and life after military service. Alex shares his incredible journey from serving with the legendary 5th Special Forces Group and U.S. Army Special Operations Command to writing his debut novel, Desert Heist. Drawing from years of deployments across Iraq, Afghanistan, and other high-risk environments, he discusses how real-world experiences shaped both his leadership philosophy and his storytelling. This episode dives deep into the realities of Special Operations, the misconceptions Hollywood gets wrong about Green Berets, the importance of discipline over motivation, and the challenging but rewarding transition from military service to becoming a published author with Simon & Schuster. Whether you're a veteran, active-duty service member, first responder, aspiring writer, leader, or simply a fan of military history and action thrillers, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons that extend far beyond the battlefield. In This Episode You'll Discover: Alex Dekker's journey from Army brat to Green Beret Life inside U.S. Army Special Forces Leadership lessons learned in combat The truth about Special Operations teams How Desert Heist was inspired by real experiences Transitioning from military service to publishing Building discipline, resilience, and purpose after service Advice for aspiring authors and veterans Why teamwork always beats the lone hero mentality The importance of checking on your brothers and sisters after service Alex also shares the incredible story of how a manuscript written between deployments eventually landed him a publishing deal with Simon & Schuster, proving that persistence, preparation, and purpose can open doors you never imagined. If you're searching for authentic conversations about military service, leadership, personal growth, and overcoming life's toughest challenges, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Subscribe to MisFitNation for more conversations with military veterans, first responders, entrepreneurs, authors, athletes, and everyday heroes who continue serving long after the uniform comes off. About Alex Dekker Alex Dekker is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret who spent nearly two decades serving in Special Operations, including assignments with the legendary 5th Special Forces Group and U.S. Army Special Operations Command. A Georgetown University graduate, Arabic speaker, lifelong student of history, and world traveler, Alex now brings his real-world experiences to life through military fiction with his debut novel, Desert Heist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sterling Seizert spent his career as a US Army Special Forces Green Beret, serving as a senior communications and intelligence sergeant in 10th Special Forces Group and as a Special Operations liaison at the US Embassy in Nigeria. When he transitioned out, he carried the same discipline into entrepreneurship, and today he's the founder of Patriot Capital and Legends Lodge, overseeing eight self storage facilities worth over 58 million dollars and serving 3,100 clients. He's also the author of the new book Buy Your Freedom. This one goes deeper than either man expected. Sterling opens with a harrowing 2013 combat story, then he and Larry get into how training builds calm under pressure, servant leadership in marriage, raising daughters who hold themselves to a standard, and why honesty in a home should be celebrated rather than punished. If you want a masterclass in staying grounded when the stakes are high, this is it.   Timeline Summary [2:54] – The 2013 mission in northwest Africa and the firefight that changed everything [6:11] – Holding a soldier's heart and being told to keep the rhythm [8:11] – Did training take over, or was there disbelief in the moment? [10:26] – How repetition inoculates you to the sights, sounds, and smells of the battlefield [12:32] – Advice for the average man facing his own hard situation [14:25] – Why action creates clarity and keeps you out of rumination [15:11] – The full bio: Green Beret, Nigeria, and 58 million in self storage [17:36] – Growing up in small-town Wisconsin and a colder father [20:59] – The deep question: would he still eat Taco Bell knowing what he knows? [22:21] – Did quitting ever cross his mind in selection? It never did [26:07] – The frozen ambush in North Carolina and putting suffering in perspective [30:35] – Getting recycled through small unit tactics and choosing to be an asset [32:09] – The first responder divorce rate and how he and Rebecca stayed tight [32:36] – Marriage as service, and why keeping score never works [35:09] – Serving your wife without becoming the nice guy or the domineering man [38:33] – Servant leadership, apologizing, and holding a standard at the same time [39:03] – Larry and Sterling compare their household standards for conflict [41:07] – The one question that disarms almost any argument with someone close [43:44] – The plan for when his daughters start dating, sniper school included [45:10] – Raising strong daughters to look for ambition and a standard [48:14] – What this generation of young men is missing, from social media to porn [52:03] – Cultivating real connection with daughters in the teenage years [54:13] – The one hard rule he'll raise his voice over, and why honesty gets celebrated [57:29] – The two books that changed his life, plus his own new release   5 Key Takeaways Action Creates Clarity — When you're facing something hard, assess what needs to get done and execute in order. Movement keeps you out of the rumination loop and steadily reveals the next right step. Marriage Is Service, Not Score — Approach your marriage as the person there to serve, and assume your spouse will meet you halfway. Keeping score guarantees you'll always find a way to justify why you're winning. Serve Without Being a Doormat — Servant leadership isn't groveling and it isn't domineering. Hold a real standard for how you're treated, model that same standard yourself, and pick the battles that actually matter. Assume the Best Interest — In conflict with someone close, ask whether they truly lack your family's best interest at heart. Nine times out of ten they don't, which turns the fight into the two of you against the problem. Celebrate Honesty, Don't Punish It — Make ownership safe. When kids know honesty is welcomed rather than met with punishment, you can address the actual problem instead of untangling a lie on top of it.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1510 Join the Dad Edge Alliance: https://thedadedge.com/join Dad Edge Boardroom Goal Setting Intensive (July 31, 8am central): https://thedadedge.com/goals Buy Your Freedom by Sterling Seizert: https://a.co/d/0fwMJAzB   Enjoyed This Episode? If Sterling's line about action creating clarity gave you something to hold onto, put it to work this week. Send this episode to a man who's stuck ruminating instead of moving, and take one honest look at the standards you're actually modeling at home. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

On this edition of The Adult in the Room, Victoria Taft brings you a high-octane mix of special operations fiction and real-world investigative updates: Hot Book Summer — Alex Decker (Desert Heist): Debut novelist and 20-year Army Special Forces Green Beret Alex Decker joins the show to discuss his new military/archaeology thriller, Desert Heist. Decker shares how he drew from his real-world combat experience in 5th Special Forces Group, his intelligence background, and extensive archaeological research to create protagonist Nate Wilde. He also opens up about surviving a near-ambush grenade blast in Afghanistan and marrying a former CIA operations officer. Epstein Thursday — Moguls & Models: Victoria breaks down major new developments in the Jeffrey Epstein saga. French model recruiter Daniel Sayad—who appeared in over 1,000 declassified Epstein documents and was facing a rape complaint from a former Swedish model—has been found dead in his home outside Paris. The Gates Foundation Review: A deep dive into the official WilmerHale internal review examining Bill Gates's 30+ meetings with Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014, the failed Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), and Warren Buffett's decision to pull billions in donations. Plus, a look at Epstein victims testifying on Capitol Hill regarding Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche.

Send us Fan MailMichael Sullivan is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel with 30 years of service, including 23 years as a Green Beret and the Executive Director at Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB).A 1994 graduate of Claremont McKenna College, he led some of the military's most elite special operations units and served in key command roles across Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Africa. Sully completed six combat tours in Afghanistan and commanded organizations including 3rd Special Forces Group, Special Operations Command Forward–Lebanon, and 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade. He is also a founding member of Team RWB's Fayetteville Chapter and comes from a four-generation family legacy of military service.-Quick Episode Summary:Exploring purpose, connection, legacy, and resilience in veterans' post-service lives.-Podcast Chapters:00:00 Intro07:35 Military sense of purpose and community10:58 Building a Veteran Fitness Community15:40 Missing camaraderie and connection17:51 Monday motor pool and team bonding19:31 Dealing with loneliness and isolation22:46 Family legacy of military service27:00 Kids choosing West Point31:00 Honoring sacrifices through action35:17 Veteran wellness and fitness community39:06 Importance of community connection42:43 Joining Team RWB for support-

Patrick K. O'Donnell introduces Captain John Charles Carpenter and the Jesse Scouts, a Union special forces group named after Jesse Frémont. Emerging from the Missouri insurgency, these scouts utilized 21st-century tradecraft such as disguises and infiltration to gather intelligence behind enemy lines. Simultaneously, the Confederacy enacted the Partisan Ranger Act to organize irregular fighters like John Singleton Mosby. Operating in "Mosby's Confederacy," these rangers conducted asymmetrical warfare that tied down thousands of Union troops. Both sides grappled with the lack of discipline in these units, yet recognized their strategic brilliance in modern irregular combat. (1)1863

Dr. Mike Simpson is a former U.S. Army Ranger, Special Forces Green Beret, emergency medicine physician, and combat veteran. After serving with the 1st Battalion, 75th Infantry (Ranger), he went on to become a Special Forces Engineer and Medical Sergeant with the 7th Special Forces Group, deploying throughout Central and South America. Following his military service, he earned his medical degree and later served as an Army physician assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), deploying in support of the Global War on Terror. Dr. Simpson was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor and the Combat Medical Badge. Today, he is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, a recognized expert in tactical trauma and combat sports medicine, an MMA fight physician, podcast host, and speaker. He is also known for his work as a member of the investigative team on two seasons of the History Channel series Hunting Hitler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is the literal center of the world's map and increasingly the center of gravity for ISIS, the manpower source for Russia's war in Ukraine, and the contested geopolitical ground where China builds bases and drops off free weapons. Our first active-duty guest pulls back the curtain on a combatant command that runs on 0.1% of the defense budget. LTG John W. Brennan Jr. is Deputy Commander of U.S. Africa Command and a 30-year career Special Forces officer, with command tours spanning 5th Special Forces Group, the anti-ISIS task force in Syria, and 1st Special Forces Command. He's joined by ChinaTalk's Justin, who served under Brennan as a young NCO in the Middle East. We discuss… How AFRICOM runs a counter-VEO away game on 0.1% of the defense budget by working “by, with, and through” partners “Putin's Purse”: trafficking thousands of Africans onto the Ukrainian front lines under false pretenses The Houthi–al-Shabaab pipeline and the threat triangle around Djibouti's PRC naval base Building an “alternate DIB in exile”: drone centers of excellence in Morocco, South African artillery, Namibian satellite radios Why Brennan wants to “declare jihad against proprietary data streams” and where AI actually helps a combatant commander decide WarTalk's first Ivorian dance party suno song: https://suno.com/s/1hhJTtwBn2NGR8eT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Africa is the literal center of the world's map and increasingly the center of gravity for ISIS, the manpower source for Russia's war in Ukraine, and the contested geopolitical ground where China builds bases and drops off free weapons. Our first active-duty guest pulls back the curtain on a combatant command that runs on 0.1% of the defense budget. LTG John W. Brennan Jr. is Deputy Commander of U.S. Africa Command and a 30-year career Special Forces officer, with command tours spanning 5th Special Forces Group, the anti-ISIS task force in Syria, and 1st Special Forces Command. He's joined by ChinaTalk's Justin, who served under Brennan as a young NCO in the Middle East. We discuss… How AFRICOM runs a counter-VEO away game on 0.1% of the defense budget by working “by, with, and through” partners “Putin's Purse”: trafficking thousands of Africans onto the Ukrainian front lines under false pretenses The Houthi–al-Shabaab pipeline and the threat triangle around Djibouti's PRC naval base Building an “alternate DIB in exile”: drone centers of excellence in Morocco, South African artillery, Namibian satellite radios Why Brennan wants to “declare jihad against proprietary data streams” and where AI actually helps a combatant commander decide WarTalk's first Ivorian dance party suno song: https://suno.com/s/1hhJTtwBn2NGR8eT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired Army Sergeant Major and Green Beret Terry Wilson spent 24 years in uniform with the 7th Special Forces Group, racking up 11 combat deployments and nearly 11 years total downrange. He is now the CEO of Tactical Edge Coaching and Consulting, where he works with high performance men to become better leaders in all aspects of their life. In this episode we get into the daily troops in contact grind of Helmand Province, watching a Chinook get blown out of the sky a couple hundred meters away, recovering bodies from the crash site through the night, losing a teammate to an IED within days, the brutal reality of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and hitting rock bottom after losing his son before faith and fitness gave him a way back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Jack Murphy is an author, journalist, & co-host of ‪@TheTeamHousePodcast. Jack is also an Army Special Operations veteran who served as a sniper and team leader in 3rd Ranger Battalion and as a senior weapons sergeant on a military free fall team in 5th Special Forces Group. SPONSORS https://incogni.com/danny - Use code DANNY for 60% off an annual plan. https://mengotomars.com - Use code DANNY for 50% off FOR LIFE, free shipping & 3 free gifts. https://takeultra.com - Use code DANNY for 15% off. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS @TheTeamHousePodcast https://substack.com/@thehighside FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Getting his story killed by CIA 07:02 - Epstein files latest 14:49 - Jack reveals his sources 15:54 - Havana Syndrome patient zero 23:32 - DOD acquires microwave weapon 25:21 - The behavior adjustment device 28:33 - Espionage has moved to the gig economy 33:27 - Cuba's intelligence service is really good 38:09 - Russian microwave weapons 44:25 - Long-term health effects of Havana Syndrome 48:30 - The CIA's "Ghost Murmur" tech 53:49 - DARPA's insane new war technology 01:01:19 - Underwater recon in the Strait of Hormuz 01:04:08 - Iran's highly enriched uranium 01:07:39 - Iran rescue mission 01:09:46 - CIA "Nocs" in Iran 01:19:27 - How to spot an intelligence agent 01:24:37 - Likelihood of military draft happening again 01:25:50 - The argument for bringing back the draft 01:29:31 - The American Dream is dead 01:37:22 - Special Ops Mothership at Diego Garcia 01:39:47 - Where the government hides secret tech 01:42:34 - Theft of agricultural drones 01:51:27 - Thomas Massie & the Israel agenda 01:58:55 - The Most Dangerous Man 02:00:39 - Sarajevo sport hunting 02:08:11 - The only reason Epstein went to prison 02:15:12 - Evidence Epstein is alive 02:21:46 - The JFK files stolen by the CIA 02:29:26 - China is playing the long game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it look like to follow God… when everything in your life is falling apart? In this powerful Memorial Day episode and tribute, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down backstage at the most recent Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend with Green Beret veteran, Purple Heart recipient, Silver & Bronze Star Medalist, and warrior, John Wayne Walding, a man whose life is a living testimony of faith, courage, and resilience under fire. John Wayne served 12 years in the U.S. Army, including 7 years in the elite 3rd Special Forces Group. During the Battle of Shok Valley on April 6, 2008, he was struck by sniper fire that nearly severed his leg. In a moment that defines both grit and resolve, he applied a tourniquet and kept fighting alongside his team for hours. But this story isn’t just about what happened on the battlefield. It’s about what happened after. John Wayne opens up about the long road of recovery, becoming a below-the-knee amputee, and the internal battles many don’t see: mental health struggles, challenges in marriage, and the quiet weight that so many men carry but rarely talk about. Throughout it all, one truth stands out: faith is not tested in comfort; it’s revealed in the fire. We talk about what it means to trust God in suffering, to ask for strength instead of an easier life, and how pain, when surrendered, can become a tool for growth rather than an excuse for passivity. This conversation is also a direct challenge to men: to reject passivity, to embrace responsibility, to live with courage, humility, and intentionality, and to understand that real strength includes the willingness to be vulnerable and ask for help. John Wayne’s life reminds us that being a godly man isn’t about perfection…it’s about perseverance, surrender, and service. If you’re walking through pain, feeling stuck, or tempted to check out, this episode will meet you there… and call you forward.Links: Visit John Wayne’s Website: https://www.johnwaynewalding.com/ Watch John Wayne on The Resilient Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbnSPU-NVTg Book John Wayne to Speak: https://www.gdaspeakers.com/speaker/john-wayne-walding/ Struggling with your Suffering? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, & Healing Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with John Wayne Walding—Green Beret, Purple Heart recipient, and speaker—for an extraordinary conversation about resilience, purpose, and faith in the aftermath of unimaginable adversity. John shares the unforgettable story of April 6th, 2008: a harrowing firefight in Afghanistan that left him a below-knee amputee, fighting to survive while carrying his own leg down a mountain. With honesty and humility, John recounts not only the intense physical and mental battle in the aftermath, but also the spiritual turning points that transformed his pain into gratitude and a new sense of mission. From turbulent early years and military brotherhood to becoming the first amputee to graduate Green Beret sniper school, John's journey is a testament to what it means to move forward when life changes in a moment. Throughout our conversation, John opens up about the process of wrestling with anger, rebuilding his life, and ultimately finding strength through service and faith. We explore themes of identity, finding meaning in suffering, the power of teamwork, and the difference between "believing in God" and truly depending on Him. John also speaks candidly about honoring the sacrifices of friends, overcoming addiction, and the importance of using one's story to inspire and serve others across the country. John Wayne Walding SFC (R) John Wayne Walding, born on the 4th of July, was raised in Groesbeck, Texas. He spent nearly 12 years in the United States Army, including seven years in the prestigious 3rd Special Forces Group at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. On April 6, 2008, John lost his right leg to sniper fire during the battle of Shok Valley. He continued to fight alongside his brothers for four more hours earning him the Sliver Star and Purple heart. Post-injury John attended Special Forces Sniper School. Upon graduation he became the first amputee to become a Green Beret Sniper. Additionally, he has run marathons, completed death marches, and climbed mountains. In 2017 John founded Gallantry Global Logistics, a service-disabled veteran/minority owned logistics company that specializes in shipments of consequence and whose purpose is to provide the next mission to Veterans after their service to this Nation. John travels the country speaking to veterans' organizations, corporations and the public about leadership, excellence, overcoming adversity using his motto "Lean Forward, Fight Hard". John strongly believes his biggest accomplishment is marrying his beautiful wife, Amy and having their four wonderful children: Emma 21, Sam 20, Andie 15, and Hannah 12. They reside in Gunter Texas. Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing  Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It's advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! Do you feel called to do more? Would you like to impact more people as a leader, writer, speaker, coach and trainer? Get Jon Gordon Certified if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Bearden, Defend Systems' new VP of Strategy and a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret. Mike shares the story of his military career, from deploying to Iraq just months after graduating high school, to working in some of the most demanding environments in modern warfare, to eventually serving in 5th Special Forces Group. Along the way, he discusses Ranger School, combat deployments to the Middle East and Central Asia, the realities behind Special Operations missions, leadership under pressure, and the mindset required to operate in high-stakes environments. Mike also reflects on a life-changing incident in which he was accidentally shot, his transition into Special Forces, being named the 2021 Special Forces Instructor of the Year, and how his experiences ultimately led him to Defend Systems. This conversation offers a look at leadership, resilience, training, decision-making, and what it means to Mike to prepare people for their worst day. 2:30 – Introduction to Michael Bearden, Defend Systems' newest team member and former Green Beret 3:09 – Growing up in a military family and knowing early on he would join the Army 6:00 – Deploying to Iraq just months after basic training 8:00 – Learning to drive under night vision in a Humvee during deployment 9:15 – Mike's first deployment and the events later chronicled in Black Hearts 11:45 – Second deployment with the 101st Airborne and attending Ranger School 12:55 – Why Ranger School carries so much respect in the military 15:30 – Leadership lessons from Ranger School that shaped Mike's life and career 16:20 – A 15-month deployment to northwest Baghdad during a major insurgency campaign 17:30 – Mike's first exposure to Special Forces culture and operations 19:00 – Operation Dragon Strike and fighting in Taliban strongholds 20:35 – A life-altering friendly fire incident before a patrol 24:00 – Recovering in a Kandahar hospital and deciding to pursue Special Forces 25:30 – What Special Forces looks for: critical thinkers and independent decision-makers 32:25 – The structure and self-sufficiency required of a 12-man Green Beret team 36:05 – "We train for the mission we're designed for, the mission we're assigned, and our worst day." 37:15 – Joining 5th Special Forces Group and meeting Adam McIntyre 38:00 – The reality of military free-fall operations versus Army commercials 40:50 – The decentralized decision-making culture within Special Operations 46:20 – Being named the 2021 Special Forces Instructor of the Year 48:45 – Why teaching and mentorship are core parts of being a Green Beret 50:45 – Retirement from the Army and joining Tennessee Governor's Veteran Fellowship 52:30 – Reconnecting with Adam McIntyre and joining Defend Systems 58:05 – What ultimately drew Mike to Defend Systems and its mission 1:01:00 – Connecting the 5th Group motto, "Free the Oppressed," to empowering civilians through training

Machine gun rounds took his right leg in Afghanistan. Nick Lavery decided that wasn't the end. He's an active-duty Green Beret with 5th Special Forces Group, and he went back to the teams as an above-the-knee amputee after a 14-week assessment designed to answer one question: asset or liability. In this conversation with Joe De Sena, Nick breaks down the hard part people miss. The low points. The doubts. The shift from proving himself to owning responsibility for the men beside him and their families. He explains why standards beat feelings, why emotion and logic can't drive the same decision, and why physical training is the most honest way to build mental toughness. You'll leave with practical rules for discipline, resilience, and performance under pressure, built from real stakes.   Things You Will Learn: How to transition from 'prove it' to ownership so your discipline holds when motivation collapses. How to separate emotion from decisions by letting a team or standard run the logic when you can't. How to use physical training as a daily discipline tool to build mental toughness that you can measure.   Tools & Frameworks Covered: Asset vs. Liability Standard: clarifies performance and responsibility under high stakes. Analysis vs. Dwelling Rule: turns setbacks into usable data instead of emotional loops. Physical Training as an Operational System: builds discipline, endurance, and mental toughness with objective metrics.   If this episode moved you, don't just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Nick Lavery is an active-duty U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer who became the firstabove-the-knee amputee to return tocombat as a Green Beret after losing his leg to an IED in Afghanistan. Instead of accepting retirement, he chose the harder path and rebuilt himself toreturn to war with his team. His story represents elite leadership under extreme adversity, reclaimingidentity after trauma,and radical ownership in the pursuit of high performance.   Connect to Nick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lavery-a691871ba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicklavery/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nick.Machine.Lavery/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNVniNJKTYRZpTmfyJJjtA    We gave you the tools, now use them during your next SPARTAN RACE! Use codeword PODCAST on checkout for 10% your next race.  

Episode #212 of the PricePlow Podcast covers tactical nutrition from two perspectives that rarely share a microphone: the soldier who tested an ingredient in active combat and the scientist who helped commercialize it. Retired Green Beret Chris Lobb, who served nearly 13 years in the Army with a decade in special operations (including five years with the 10th Special Forces Group), joins PLT Health Solutions Director of Sports and Active Nutrition Brett Bernier to explore what performance supplementation actually looks like under operational conditions. The episode’s anchor is Chris’s firsthand account of testing unlabeled CellFlo6® capsules in Afghanistan in 2019, five years before PLT’s commercial partnership with the ingredient launched. The conversation covers sustained energy management without crashes, caffeine optimization through zümXR®, adaptogen stacking with ingredients like Rhodiolife®, and delivery format innovation (gummies, lozenges, dissolvable strips) suited for environments where water is scarce and silence is mandatory. Brett brings relevant credibility of his own: four years in the Marine Corps as a scout swimmer and assault climber, followed by 16 years in dietary supplements. Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast and sign up for PLT Health Solutions and CellFlo6 alerts on PricePlow before diving in. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/tactical-nutrition-cellflo6-212 Video: Tactical Nutrition with Chris Lobb and PLT Health’s Brett Bernier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWCVFiisTm0 Detailed Show Notes: Tactical Nutrition with Chris Lobb and Brett Bernier of PLT Health Solutions (0:00) – Introductions (4:30) – Tactical Nutrition: The Core Need States (9:45) – The CellFlo6® Origin Story: Afghanistan 2019 (14:15) – Operations Tempo and Sleep Management (17:00) – Managing Energy Without Crashing (21:00) – What Is CellFlo6®? (23:00) – Blood Flow, Cognition, and Hydration Effects (27:15) – CellFlo6® in the Stack: Where Does It Fit? (31:45) – Packing for Operations: Weight, Water, and Format (33:30) – Tactical Delivery Innovation: Gummies, Strips, and Lozenges (39:00) – Creatine for SOCOM and MRE Reform (41:45) – Optimization vs. Endurance: SOCOM Performance Culture (47:15) – Caffeine Science and the zümXR® Advantage (49:30) – Going 18X-Ray: Chris’s Path to Special Forces (56:00) – The Many Hats of a Green Beret (58:30) – Tactical Nutrition Across Life Phases (1:02:30) – Holistic Supplement Philosophy Where to Follow and Learn More Connect with Chris Lobb and Brett Bernier Instagram: @strikefire_survival — Chris Lobb’s primitive survival training account LinkedIn: Brett Bernier — Director of Sports and Active Nutrition, PLT Health Solutions Connect with PLT Health Solutions PLT Health Solutions Website LinkedIn: PLT Health Solutions … Read more on the PricePlow Blog

Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! A combat veteran can plan operations under pressure and still feel completely unprepared for the moment the uniform comes off. That tension sits at the center of my conversation with Trey McMullen, a U.S. Army combat veteran, former counterintelligence agent with 7th Special Forces Group support elements, entrepreneur, and candidate for the Florida House of Representatives in the Pensacola area. We start with Trey's roots outside Cleveland and the way September 11 reshaped his sense of duty, then move into what military leadership really teaches you: how bad leaders warn you, how good leaders stretch you, and how great leaders push you past what you thought you could do. Trey also shares the reality of a service-related medical crisis and what it means to be medically retired when you still feel ready to serve. From there, the conversation turns practical and personal: the brutal “door shut” feeling during military transition, the scramble to find work, and why he chose contracting and veteran entrepreneurship to keep a mission and build jobs. Trey explains what campaigning is actually like in a grassroots race, why fundraising can distort priorities, and how dark money and constant financial pressure can steer politics away from voters. We also dig into the issues he hears every day in his district: child safety and school security, underemployment, water quality and agriculture, plus strong support for veterans and first responders. Trey closes with blunt advice on the VA, accountability, and why veterans have to share benefits and transition knowledge instead of guarding it. If you care about veterans in politics, civic leadership, Florida elections, or building safer local communities, you'll get a lot out of this one. Subscribe, share this with a friend who should run for office, and leave us a review with the local issue you want leaders to tackle next.Support the showVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

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Retired Green Beret, Mark Grdovic shares the largely untold story of what came to be known as "Operation Viking Hammer", a 2003 U.S. Army Special Forces mission in northern Iraq that targeted the terrorist group Ansar al-Islam prior to the main invasion. Working alongside Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, 10th Special Forces Group conducted a coordinated assault on entrenched enemy positions in mountainous terrain near Halabja, following Tomahawk strikes. The operation dismantled Ansar al-Islam's stronghold and secured the Kurdish region, enabling follow-on coalition operations deeper into Iraq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. David “Wally” Walton is a retired Army Special Forces officer with 25 years of experience in the SF community. His career spans service with the 7th Special Forces Group, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and the Special Warfare Center and School.Dr. Walton's extensive operational experience includes deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and across Latin America. Since retiring in 2013, he has transitioned into academia, teaching National Security Studies and Executive Leadership. His research portfolio covers Security Strategy, Organizational Culture and Dynamics, and Human Performance. He has a deep understanding of security studies, encompassing everything from tactical operations to strategic policy discussions.Currently an instructor at JSOC, Dr. Walton is a Subject Matter Expert in Special Forces Assessment and Selection. He specializes in Land Navigation, runs a prep program designed for SFAS candidates, and is the author of multiple books about preparing for SFAS. More about Dr. Walton:Website: https://tfvoodoo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tf_voo_doo/Timestamps:00:00:23 Introduction to Dr. David Walton00:01:42 Changes within SFSS and Coaching00:20:22 Being Trained in Land Navigation00:30:43 Better Prepared Candidates00:53:34 The Sandman Event00:59:29 Selection Rates and Working Through the Stages01:05:23 No Dependencies in the SFSS Course01:09:47 The "Awaiting Training" Phase 01:11:33 What has Dr. David Walton Changed in Coaching?01:17:08 How Many Books has Dr. Walton Written?01:21:52 Books Everyone Should Read01:26:32 Outro

In this long-awaited episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Clay Martin, Priest of the Path of the Barbarian Spirit and author of three incredible books including: Barbarian Spirit, Prairie Fire, and Wrath of the Wendigo. Clay has taken an unusual-- but very shamanic-- road to becoming a full-time Woo Woo practitioner. He had a long and illustrious military career in active duty, having served as an infantryman, Scout Sniper, and Reconnaissance Marine and, after transitioning to the Army, he joined the 19th Special Forces Group before returning to active duty with the 3rd Special Forces Group. ​In 2013, Clay was medically retired, and what followed was a difficult spiral into chaos. But, in 2022, Clay underwent transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy for traumatic brain injury. Six months later, he had his first psilocybin experience. Clay now calls psilocybin "the Sacrament", and believe that true healing begins at the spiritual level. Since his use of the Sacrament, he has encountered Norse gods, channeled visions of the future, and dedicated himself to a life of healing service to other wounded warriors. He is also now an active, working priest in his pagan church, reconnecting military veterans to the old gods and the old ways. Clay upends everything The Business of Woo tells you a New Age practitioner looks, sounds, and acts like. This episode kicks off our dude-only season of the podcast for precisely this reason: men are often underrepresented and underserved by the Business of Woo, often feeling alienated and "uninvited" to this space. The result? We all suffer from the monopoly of enshittified sameness.Clay, and others like him, are challenging this paradigm. And we here at TOTEM and The Skeptical Shaman podcast sure are happy about it.LINKS:Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.comTOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.comRachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrachPlease support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast:TOTEM + PUCK HCKY Merch Drop: https://puckhcky.com/collections/totemThe TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsGThe TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATXTOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coachingTOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-wooClay's Links:Website: https://www.barbarianspirit.com/IG: https://www.barbarianspirit.com/Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.

Our latest "Week in Review" examines claims of extraterrestrial involvement in ancient Earth structures and government communications programs, raising questions about "human origins" and "ancient mysteries". We also discuss global "privacy" concerns and look ahead to a "Monthly Live Briefing" on January 3, 2026, predicting it to be the year of "disclosure" with new insights into "ancient technology".00:00:00 - Topics00:01:41 - JP's interview on Redacted marks an important milestone in the disclosure movement as covert operatives from classified programs start coming forward https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2002377329138344126 00:04:18 - Does the world needs NASA to bring together the disparate national space programs of spacefaring nations? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2002672496395305262 00:07:42 - President Putin describes the struggle against international Satanism and how Russia needs to be careful in conducting this battle with secret societies that infiltrate and take over many countries political systems https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2002675337830752425 00:10:40 - The World's Biggest Secret: Underground Arks and the Hidden Space Program https://x.com/i/status/2002766470288208055 00:12:32 - More startling amateur astronomy pics of 3I/Atlas that clearly show its antitail which may be a fleet of spacecraft https://x.com/RedCollie1/status/2002256697969291635 00:16:07 - JP Reveals Full Name & Paratrooper training with US Army 7th Special Forces Group https://t.co/QSmBnDTxoP The Giants Were Real: Ancient Builders from Another Age https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2003439193268064634 00:22:02 - With this new Pentagon contract to his xAI company, Elon Musk cements his place as the most important person for technological innovation in the USA. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2003449358679687459 00:25:56 - Marker 9 - Scientists have discovered large cracks (wall demons) on Europa's surface that facilitates life developing below the surface. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2003461822758732190 00:28:50 - Jacques Vallee here affirms that there was a government communications program with Non-Human Intelligence about 20 years ago. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2003801466754982162 00:31:59 - Courses for the Spring semester of Exopolitics Institute's Certificate Program begin Jan 5, 2026. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2003072090874708427 00:37:06 - The race for nuclear fusion between the US and China for ensuring AI dominance in the mid-21st century. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2004164271664423238 00:39:54 - Antarctica's Fourth Reich: Secret Technology Revealed! https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2004526356520948071 00:43:14 - Jorge Pabon (JP) describes more about his experiences inside large biodomes that contain extinct plants, insects, etc. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2004536089533411491 00:46:08 - One Week to Monthly Briefing on Jan 3, 2026 https://www.crowdcast.io/c/exomonhlybriefingjan2026 Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

For the first time, JP has officially released his full name and identified the US Army unit he served with at Eglin Air Force Base from which he conducted multiple covert missions into space and Inner Earth from 2021 to 2024. JP's name is Jorge Pabon and he served for the majority of his four + years army service with the 7th Special Forces Group. The website for “7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)” operating out of Eglin AFB, describes their mission as: “Organize, equip, train, validate and prepare forces for deployment to conduct worldwide special operations, across the range of military operations, in support of regional combatant commanders, American ambassadors, and other agencies as directed.”In this interview, JP describes his experiences at boot camp conducted at Fort Jackson, his training for his Military Occupational Specialty 91J at Fort Lee, and finally paratrooper training at Eglin with 7th Group. His completed paratrooper training entitled JP to wear the distinctive red beret of Army Paratroopers. The paratrooper special forces training JP received prepared him well for the off-planet and Inner Earth missions that have been described in the three volumes of US Army Insider Missions (available on Amazon) and the more than 50 updates he has shared on Exopolitics.org . Also included in this interview is a new redacted version of his DD214 which includes his name and the Army Unit he served with while stationed at Eglin AFB. JP and I sincerely hope the release of this information forever dispels doubts over his military service and honorable discharge with a full pension from the US Army.JP finally discusses his Dec 3 encounter with a Nordic interdimensional/angel with an important message for world leaders. More JP Updates available at: https://exopolitics.org/jp-articles-photos-videos/Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOV 20, 2013MICAH HANKS is a writer and researcher whose work addresses a variety of unexplained phenomena. Over the last decade, his research has taken him into studies of military history, spirituality, sociology and cultural phenomena, humanity's origins, and the prospects of our technological future as a species as influenced by science. He is the author of a number of books, including The UFO Singularity, Magic, Mysticism and the Molecule and Reynolds Mansion: An Invitation to the Past. Hanks also writes for several magazines and other publications such as FATE, UFO Magazine, The Journal of Anomalous Sciences, Intrepid Magazine and New Dawn. He has also appeared on a number of TV and radio programs, including National Geographic's Paranatural, the History Channel's Guts and Bolts, CNN Radio, The Jeff Rense Program and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. With nearly a decade in the broadcasting industry, Hanks also hosts The Micah Hanks Radio Program on KGRA out of Kansas City, and produces a weekly podcast called The Gralien Report that follows his research. You can learn more about his writing and interests at his Websites, gralienreport.com and micahhanks.com. Hanks lives in the heart of Appalachia near Asheville, North Carolina.BRUCE COLLINS is a former pro wrestling promoter, an author of three published books (one of them with Brett Wagner, the host of The Speed Channel's PASS TIME and voice of Monster Garage and another book with Ric Drasin, the middle Hulk in the 1970's Incredible Hulk tv show with Bill Bixby and the creator of the Gold's Gym logo) and the former book reviewer of Monster Radio, which was nationally syndicated in 84 radio markets. Bruce has hosted The Bruce Collins Show (and its' genesis known as The Big Finale) since January, 2006. The Bruce Collins Show graduated to AM radio in 2009 and spent two years broadcasting at WSMN 1590 AM in Nashua, New Hampshire and WWZN 1510 AM in Boston, MA. Currently, the program resides online at www.fringeradionetwork.com . Based on the AM radio exposure, he was approached by the History Channel's Decoded TV (with bestselling author Brad Meltzer) to audition for their program. After learning he would have to interview occultists and numerologists without expressing his own opinions, he turned down the invitation. Bruce is the self-proclaimed Baron of Broadcasting.CHAD MILES is the co-host of The Bruce Collins Show. He is also a former contributing editor for Defense Watch Magazine and former contributor to The Michigan Journal. In 2006 Chad ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 14th Congressional District. He served seven years on active duty with the 82nd Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division and the 5th Special Forces Group. His Military service as an infantryman and intelligence analyst took him around the world with service in the countries of Jordan, Egypt, South Korea and Panama.  Chad is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was the creator and founder of the wildly popular Hearken the Watchmen website which featured articles from Chuck Missler, L.A. Marzulli, Michael Hoggard and many others. Miles appeared on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory to talk about drones over Miami, Florida. Chad is known as “The Odometer” and “Captain Doomsday.”

Ruben Arriaga, originally from Houston, Texas, is the owner of Clean Eatz College Station in College Station, Texas. After graduating high school in 1996, Ruben enlisted in the U.S. Army and began his career in the infantry. He later attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection, earning his Green Beret after two years of rigorous training.Ruben spent 20 years with the 5th Special Forces Group, arriving as a Sergeant and retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. Over his distinguished career, he deployed on 10 combat tours, including operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria.

Michael Allen has spent nearly 18 years on active duty—12 as a Combat Engineer and now serving as a Green Beret with the 5th Special Forces Group. With multiple combat deployments, Michael brings raw truth and lived experience to this powerful conversation. But there's more: he's also a lifelong songwriter who's finally sharing his music with the world. In this episode of Every Day's a Saturday – USMC Veteran Podcast, Bryan sits down with Michael to explore the intersection of war, resilience, and creative rebirth. From battlefield scars to lyrical healing, this is a story of transformation you won't forget.

Charlie Kirk assassination, Years of Lead, Operation Gladio, fatal Utah No Kings protest, Vance Boelter, parallels between Minnesota & Utah incidents, the engravings on Robinson's ammo, Camp Williams, Utah Data Center, NSA, Dugway, 19th Special Forces Group, continuity of government (COG), Utah's importance to national security state, links between the 19th Special Forces Group & fundamentalist Mormons, links between CIA/FBI & LDS, George Zinn, "Groyper" army & wars, Nick Fuentes, JD Vance & Kirk, Kirk & Peter Thiel, Israel, Israel's attacks on Qatar prior to the kirk assassination, Kirk's growing opposition too & fears of Israel, the LDS' close relationship to Israel, the LDS' Zionism & how Robinson was possibly exposed to it, why Utah is the perfect state for an Israeli assassination, why Kirk assassination is a professional hit, who trained Robinson?, the American Years of LeadHat Tip: Lansing Rawls & JamesResourcesThe shadowy organization behind the fatal Utah No Kings rallyThe LDS' ties to the FBI & CIAOn the engravings on the ammunition On the strange life and times of George ZinnOn the "Groyper Wars"Was Robinson a Groyper?On Robinson's family and their faithThe Gray Zone's report on Kirk's fears of IsraelA rundown of Mormonism and IsraelOn the Kirk assassination having hallmarks of a processional hitMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Key is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who served with the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment before going through special forces selection and assessment (SFAS) and becoming a Special Forces Officer (18A) with 7th Special Forces Group. He started his military career in the Army National Guard while attending college under the simultaneous membership program (SMP). He served at Special Operations Command - South (SOCSOUTH) and has commanded a unit within the 82nd Airborne Division.  At one point in this episode, Kevin recounts Operation Willing Spirit (Colombia version is Operation Jacque) — the effort to locate and verify hostages taken after a 2003 FARC plane was shotdown in Colombia, and how U.S. and Colombian forces used covert tactics (including a fake humanitarian operation) to free captives years later. The episode also traces Key's path post‑military shift into real estate, restaurant/event property ownership (Cosmic Tiki), cattle ranching and writing about carnivore nutrition in his book. __________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #mentors4mil  #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil  Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/

In this episode of Building the Base, Hondo Geurts and Lauren Bedula sit down with Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), who brings a rare combination of Special Forces experience, defense entrepreneurship, and fresh congressional perspective to America's national security challenges. Drawing from his service in 3rd Special Forces Group, his journey building a weapons and munitions manufacturing company, and his current role on the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Harrigan discusses the urgent need to revolutionize America's defense industrial base. He shares his candid assessment of government as "a terrible customer," explains his groundbreaking Sky Foundry initiative to build America's first million-drone manufacturing capability, and warns that the nature of warfare has fundamentally changed from the Global War on Terror era. The conversation explores why America must shift from producing "high cost problems to our enemies' low cost solutions" to creating affordable, scalable technologies that can match the pace of modern conflict.Five key takeaways from today's episode:Personal inspiration drives public service, as Rep. Harrigan reveals how his grandfather's vivid memories of D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, details he could recite perfectly even with dementia, showed him "what a formative part of his life he made a huge difference for the trajectory of the world," inspiring his own call to serve when he witnessed leadership failures during Afghanistan's fall.The nature of warfare has fundamentally changed, Congressman Harrigan explains, comparing the shift from the Global War on Terror to today's drone-dominated battlefield as the difference between "basketball and baseball" with 80% of casualties in Ukraine now caused by small, inexpensive FPV drones rather than traditional weapons systems.America currently sits at "effectively zero" drone manufacturing capability while being wholly dependent on Chinese supply chains, Rep. Harrigan warns, as adversaries like Russia and Ukraine produce millions of drones annually at costs dramatically lower than America's $20,000-30,000 per unit.The Sky Foundry initiative represents a revolutionary approach to defense manufacturing, combining government-owned facilities with private contractor intellectual property through a royalty-based system that incentivizes innovation while maintaining competition and driving costs down to $500 per drone.Success requires unwavering persistence, Rep. Harrigan emphasizes, sharing his philosophy of "never give up, never give in" when fighting for his daughters Reagan and McKinley's future, because "there is no substitute for victory" and breakthrough solutions will eventually succeed if you believe in them and keep working regardless of initial resistance.

Meet Christian Meador—a former Army paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne who joined the military at 26 to pay off student loans and pursue law enforcement. After serving in Iraq, he transitioned into satellite communications with the 19th Special Forces Group in the Utah National Guard. Medically retired in 2014, Christian has spent the last decade in telecommunications, while also serving as a city councilman and board president of a tourism alliance. His story is one of grit, growth, and giving back.Iraq combat veteran, 82nd Airborne, Utah National Guard, 19th Special Forces Group, satellite communications, Army veteran career path, military to civilian transition, telecommunications expert, veteran leadership, city council veteran, tourism alliance president, veteran reinvention, public service podcast guest, military communications specialist

We Like Shooting Episode 618 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Midwest Industries, Gideon Optics, Die Free Co., Bowers Group, Mitchell Defense, and Matador Arms   Welcome to the We Like Shooting Show, episode 618! Our cast tonight is Jeremy Pozderac, Aaron Krieger, Nick Lynch, and me Shawn Herrin, welcome to the show! GOALS   August 9th and 10th in Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville Convention Center Free to GOA members https://events.goa.org/goals/   If you were at GunCon and are attending GOALS. Don't forget to get some pics with the cast to claim your free shirt.   - Matt - RTT Guns & Gear YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCts3hVivpY30JOWcoCsTH0w @RTTGunsGear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rtt.guns.gear @rtt.guns.gear   Gear Chat Nick - Aaron's Mac Adventures Aaron's Mac 5 Shawn - Gideon Optics Mediator 2 Review Gideon Optics Mediator 2 What should I put the ACRO on? Bullet Points Tactical Gear Must-Haves ## Descriptive Summary of Special Forces Accessories Discussion **Introduction** In this engaging discussion, James Reeves of TFBTV hosts two seasoned military veterans—Jimmy Cannon, retired from the 10th Special Forces Group, and Benny, a European special forces member—who share their insights on the **top five most essential gun accessories** for tactical scenarios. The conversation emphasizes **prioritization**, **practicality**, and **personal preferences**, offering valuable perspectives for firearm enthusiasts and professionals alike. --- ### Center: Key Takeaways and Insights #### 1. **Primary Rifle and Pistol Choices** - **Jimmy's Rifle:** - **Model:** Noveske Chainsaw with an 11.5-inch barrel and DDF barrel. - **Rationale:** - *Versatility in tight spaces and vehicle maneuvers.* - *Compact length for unknown environments.* - *Familiarity with the 11.5-inch barrel from background experience.* - **Jimmy's Pistol:** - **Model:** Glock 17 - **Reasoning:** - *Common parts availability.* - *Robust and cost-effective.* - **Benny's Rifle:** - **Model:** Piston-operated M4 platform (e.g., 416). - **Barrel Length:** 10.5 to 11.5 inches. - **Reasoning:** - *Piston systems preferred for reliability.* - *Familiarity with piston operation.* - **Benny's Pistol:** - **Model:** Glock 19, suitable for concealment and open carry. #### 2. **Most Critical Accessory: Optic** - **Benny's Priority:** - **Optic Type:** Either a **1x6 LPVO** (e.g., Vortex Razer Gen 2) or a **red dot** with a 45° offset. - **Reasoning:** - *Enhanced engagement accuracy.* - *Night fighting capability.* - **Jimmy's Priority:** - **Optic:** Aimpoint T2 with a Unity riser, integrating iron sights. - **Reasoning:** - *Durability and ease of use.* - *Iron sight integration for redundancy.* #### 3. **Second Most Important: Lighting** - **Jimmy's Choice:** - **Model:** Surefire Ultra Scout Light (e.g., 640 or Mini Scout). - **Features:** - *White light for visibility.* - *Bright enough for tactical scenarios.* - **Benny's Choice:** - **Type:** High-quality sling (e.g., Black Trident or Pharaoh). - **Reasoning:** - *Essential for weapon control and carrying comfort.* - *Supports quick maneuvering and stability.* #### 4. **Third Priority: Weapon Light with IR Capability** - **Benny's Preference:** - **Model:** Enforce light with IR and white light features, such as the **IR/white light flip switch**. - **Use:** - *Illumination in darkness.* - *Compatibility with NVGs.* - **Jimmy's Perspective:** - Emphasizes budget-conscious options but agrees on the importance of a reliable light. #### 5. **Additional Accessories: Laser and Magazines** - **Laser:** - **Benny's Choice:** **BAS laser** for IR and visible light, especially useful with NVGs. - **Jimmy's View:** - **Laser options:** Dball A3 or Snider Dball. - **Note:** Laser is practical but less prioritized due to cost...

Dusty Jones joins us on the show. Dusty Jones is a US Army Special Forces veteran or more commonly known as a Green Beret. “Dusty” graduated the Special Forces Qualification Course at the ripe young age of 20 and was assigned to the “Red Empire” 7th Special Forces Group. He has served in numerous roles while deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout Central and South America. Some of those roles include: Assaulter, Assault Team Leader, Sniper, and Surveillance Team Controller. Dusty has served as liaison and adviser to US Army Generals as well as numerous foreign nation Counter-Parts. Dusty has continued his service since leaving Active Military Service as a lead trainer in firearms, vehicle operations, signature reduction, motivational speaking, corporate leadership and resiliency. Clients include: The US Marshall's, Elements of DHS, JSOC, overseas missionary groups and Fortune 500 companies. Dusty is an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, competitive shooter and entrepreneur.

This week on DANGER CLOSE, Jack Carr is joined by Eugene H. Pugh, a Vietnam veteran and former member of MACV-SOG's elite Recon Team Asp.Born in Colón, Panama, Gene began his military journey in 1966, volunteering for Special Forces and serving as a communications sergeant, assistant medic, and intelligence specialist. In 1968, he deployed to Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces Group and was assigned to the highly classified MACV-SOG. His recon team, RT-ASP, was uniquely comprised of former North Vietnamese soldiers—an extraordinary advantage in conducting prisoner snatches, wiretaps, and deep reconnaissance behind enemy lines.Following Vietnam, Gene taught school in Washington, D.C., became a pilot, and later worked as a private investigator in Texas. Now retired, he is an author, screenwriter, and co-founder of both Impact Studios and Veterans Mortgage of America. His novels include SURRENDER NOT AN OPTION and THE DIPLOMAT.FOLLOW GENEInstagram: @veteransmoaFacebook: Veterans Mortgage of AmericaLinkedIn: Veterans Mortgage of AmericaFOLLOW JACKInstagram: @JackCarrUSA X:  @JackCarrUSAFacebook:  @JackCarr YouTube:  @JackCarrUSASPONSORSCRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/Bravo Company Manufacturing - https://bravocompanyusa.com/ and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSATHE SIGs of Jack Carr:Visit https://www.sigsauer.com/ and on Instagram @sigsauerinc Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here https://jackcarr.co/gear

Join us as we welcome Jeremy D. Baker, former Army counterintelligence agent, Afghanistan combat veteran and author of the novel The Guilty Sleep, a thriller that draws on Jeremy's personal experiences as a combat veteran struggling to overcome PTSD. In 2000, after acing his Army entrance exam, 20-year-old college dropout Jeremy was told by his recruiter that he could pick any specialty he wanted. He chose counterintelligence because he thought it sounded cool. A year later, in the wake of 9/11, that choice proved fateful. As a soldier with the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, he was sent to Afghanistan in the first wave of US troops tasked with finding Osama Bin Laden, destroying al-Qaeda, and ousting the Taliban. Operating in and around Kandahar, he was the CI assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group of Green Berets, a number of whom were older and had served tours in Vietnam. Little did Jeremy know the extent to which his time in Afghanistan would stay with him and shape his life. With Jeremy as our guide, we'll learn what ‘counterintelligence' looked like early on in Afghanistan, what it was like working with Green Berets who'd served in Vietnam, the combat situations they encountered and how our 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan affected him. Jeremy will also share his experiences overcoming PTSD, utilizing the CERT method, how writing helped him heal and why the fall of Afghanistan moved him to write The Guilty Sleep, the fictional story of Afghanistan veteran Dexter Grant who is broke, reeling from PTSD, and on the verge of divorce when he's approached by his old Army buddies to help rescue their former interpreter, the man who once saved Dex's life. Lee Childs described The Guilty Sleep as being “shot-thru with hard-won authenticity and deep humanity” and USMC veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan Elliot Ackerman praised it as cutting “sharp and deep.” The Guilty Sleep (Diversion Books) is available online at all major booksellers. To find out more about Jeremy's work, go to jeremydbaker.com. We're grateful to UPMC for Life  for sponsoring this event!

The Special Forces Groups are where America's Green Berets get to work. 5th Special Forces Group has been involved in every conflict, known and unknown, across the Middle East since its inception. Doing hard things isn't considered an ask; it's the standard. To dig into the mission of The Legion, Fran Racioppi traveled to Fort Campbell, KY to sit down with the command team, COL Gabe Szody and CSM Travis Esterby, to define what Combat Power means to Special Forces and how the Army's Warfighting Functions are applied across Special Forces detachments.They explained why Green Beret's regional affiliation is critical to expertise, how detachments are simultaneously preparing to combat peer adversaries and terrorist organizations, and how America is tying in cyber and space at the most tactical level. COL Szody and CSM Esterby also share their perspective on recruiting, how technology is changing the Special Forces teams, and how they are enforcing standards at every level. Watch, listen or read our chilly spring morning conversation from Gabriel Field as we honor 5th SFG's sacrifice and contributions to America's national security.HIGHLIGHTS0:00 Introduction1:22 Welcome to Gabriel Field5:01 Mission of 5th Special Forces Group7:01 5th Special Forces Group's Top Priorities9:45 Regional Alignment11:04 By, with, and through14:10 Crisis in the Middle East15:49 5th Group's impact in Afghanistan17:50 Defining LSCO22:01 SOF's role in LSCO25:32 SOF-Space-Cyber Triad27:30 LSCO decision making30:17 Terrorist attack32:28 Defining Standards and Fundamentals36:36 Reinforcing the Team Sergeant38:04 Why the Army45:13 Special Forces Recruiting Challenges50:57 Integrating New Technology57:36 Daily HabitsQuotes“25 Medal of Honor recipients. More Medal of Honor recipients than any other O-6 headquarters. Some divisions don't have as many.” “5th Group's job is to go forward and win our nation's battles, whatever that may be.” “The top priority is to ensure that whatever battalion is going out the door is trained and ready to execute their mission.” “One of the things we can't assume risk on is not being good at lethality.”“By, with, and through, that's where you gain your rapport.””I don't think there's a crystal ball available that could tell you what direction the Middle East is going.”“I'm just proud to be here. I'm proud to be part of this organization and to have the history that we have.”“If the big one kicks off, we will be what the nation needs us to be”“It's our access and placement forward the line of troops that's unique.”“In LSCO, you got to be thinking at least 96 hours out.”“I would rather train for my worst day than anything else.”“You're going to be held accountable and you're going to deploy. Those are my two guarantees.”“You have to have leaders willing to learn.”“I made the smartest decision of my life when I was probably the biggest idiot, and that was to join the Army.”“We are getting the right people. The people that want to serve, that want to be challenged. They're doing it for all the right reasons.”“Our secret sauce here at 5th Group is our people. That's really our superpower.”The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by University of Health & Performance, providing our Veterans world class education and training as fitness and nutrition entrepreneurs. Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-second episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the former Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guests are the command team for 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). COL Patrick “Pat” Nelson is the Commander of 7th SFG(A). CSM Adam Dunn is the Command Sergeant Major of 7th SFG(A). And CW5 Jose Villarreal is the Command Chief Warrant of 7th SFG(A).   The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), known by its call-sign “Red Empire” and affectionately referred to as “La Familia,” is one of the most storied units within U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Headquartered at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 7th SFG(A) has a rich legacy of conducting Unconventional Warfare, Foreign Internal Defense, and Counterinsurgency missions—particularly in Latin America, where it has maintained deep strategic partnerships for decades. The group played a key role in Cold War-era advisory missions, post-9/11 operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and continues to remain at the forefront of global Special Operations Forces (SOF) engagements. Its motto, “Lo Que Sea, Cuando Sea, Donde Sea”—Spanish for “Anything, Anytime, Anywhere”—embodies its agile, mission-first ethos. Today, 7th SFG(A) is leading the way in integrating Special Forces capabilities into Large-Scale Combat Operations, leveraging its regional expertise, cultural fluency, and tactical excellence to shape the battlefield in support of joint force commanders.   This episode explores the evolving role of U.S. Army Special Forces—commonly known as Green Berets—in Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). The conversation emphasizes how Special Forces must adapt from their traditional fast and flexible mindset to operate with greater precision, depth, and coordination within a conventional division fight. The leaders from 7th Special Forces Group discuss lessons learned from their groundbreaking Combat Training Center (CTC) rotation, which required ODAs to integrate with division-level planning and synchronize across time, space, and domains. The challenge of transitioning from unconventional warfare to supporting a Joint Forcible Entry and operating in support of division commanders is central, as Special Forces teams are often forward-deployed and must now shape the battlefield not just tactically, but operationally—anticipating information requirements and transitions before a fight begins.   Additionally, the episode identifies specific points of friction and critical learning moments. These include the challenge of synchronizing SOF timelines with conventional unit operations, the sustainment burdens in contested environments, and the complexity of operating in terrain saturated with sensors, drones, and electronic warfare. Best practices included conducting a full Leader Training Program (LTP) to understand the conventional planning process, refining staff-level battle drills and MDMP execution, and committing to humble, self-aware learning. The leaders also stress the importance of strategic relationships—both with conventional forces and international partners—as a long-term enabler of influence and access. In LSCO, they note, tactical decisions can have strategic consequences, and the margins for error are razor-thin. Success for Green Berets in future conflict will depend on their ability to master the basics, think in depth, and execute with discipline and precision, in lockstep with the broader joint force.   Part of S12 “The JIIMs of JRTC: Working with Our Unified Action Partners” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast.   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JAN 29, 2014People in the world often reject Christianity simply because they can't distinguish it from mere morality. The world needs morality--oppression thrives when consciences are abandoned--but we need more than that alone. We need the gospel of grace. A gospel that has largely been lost amid the dos and don'ts and preoccupations of religious culture.  People often pit grace against moralism. And they should. Moralism circumvents heart-changed morality. We need moral men and women, but moralism damages the foundation of heart-change.  It's okay to pit grace against moralism, but let's not pit grace against morality. Grace is the source of real morality, and grace--thank God!--breaks the bars of moralism that imprison us.Is Sunday School Destroying Our Kids? by author Samuel C. Williamson, exposes moralism for its false pretensions--the sham that it is--and it moves our hearts to believe the gospel, for the first, or the hundred-and-first, time.BRUCE COLLINS is a former pro wrestling promoter, an author of three published books (one of them with Brett Wagner, the host of The Speed Channel's PASS TIME and voice of Monster Garage and another book with Ric Drasin, the middle Hulk in the 1970's Incredible Hulk tv show with Bill Bixby and the creator of the Gold's Gym logo) and the former book reviewer of Monster Radio, which was nationally syndicated in 84 radio markets. Bruce has hosted The Bruce Collins Show (and its' genesis known as The Big Finale) since January, 2006. The Bruce Collins Show graduated to AM radio in 2009 and spent two years broadcasting at WSMN 1590 AM in Nashua, New Hampshire and WWZN 1510 AM in Boston, MA. Currently, the program resides online at www.fringeradionetwork.com . Based on the AM radio exposure, he was approached by the History Channel's Decoded TV (with bestselling author Brad Meltzer) to audition for their program. After learning he would have to interview occultists and numerologists without expressing his own opinions, he turned down the invitation. Bruce's grandfather was a Pastor in various locations in the United States for over 50 years.  Bruce is the self-proclaimed Baron of Broadcasting and the ‘Clown Prince of Doom'.CHAD MILES is the co-host of The Bruce Collins Show. He is also a former contributing editor for Defense Watch Magazine and former contributor to The Michigan Journal. In 2006 Chad ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 14th Congressional District. He served seven years on active duty with the 82nd Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division and the 5th Special Forces Group. His Military service as an infantryman and intelligence analyst took him around the world with service in the countries of Jordan, Egypt, South Korea and Panama.  Chad is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was the creator and founder of the wildly popular Hearken the Watchmen website which featured articles from Chuck Missler, L.A. Marzulli, Michael Hoggard and many others. Miles appeared on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory to talk about drones over Miami, Florida. Chad is known as “The Odometer” and “Captain Doomsday.”

In this episode of 10x Your Team, Camden and Otis McGregor are joined by Marc Fitzwater to explore the importance of values and grace in leadership. Marc shares his insights on how personal values shape leadership styles and the significance of allowing grace in professional relationships. The discussion delves into the challenges of aligning values within a team, the impact of diverse perspectives, and the role of open communication in fostering a collaborative environment. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this episode offers valuable perspectives on building a cohesive and values-driven team.More About Marc:Marc Fitzwater, a retired Green Beret with 23 years in the U.S. Army (16 in Special Forces), served in high-stakes roles across Central and South America, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Eastern Europe. He held key leadership positions, including Team Sergeant of a modern Jedburgh Team and NCOIC of FIRES for the 10th Special Forces Group, overseeing JTAC training. Marc also worked at the strategic level with SOCNORTH, coordinating Special Operations and interagency efforts. Academically, he holds a Mathematics degree and a Master's in International Relations. Today, he runs I68 Consulting Group, offering defensive shooting training and community events like the Hounds & Hollow Points competition, which supports veterans through Victory Service Dogs. Marc's post-military mission focuses on empowering individuals and fostering veteran community engagement.Chapter Titles and Times:Introduction to Marc Fitzwater [00:00 - 05:00]Overview of Marc's background and expertiseIntroduction to the episode's themesThe Importance of Values in Leadership [05:01 - 15:00]Discussion on how personal values influence leadership stylesThe challenges of aligning values within a teamAllowing Grace in Professional Relationships [15:01 - 25:00]The significance of grace in fostering collaborationExamples of grace in action within teamsDiverse Perspectives and Open Communication [25:01 - 35:00]The impact of diverse perspectives on team dynamicsStrategies for encouraging open communicationBuilding a Cohesive Team [35:01 - 45:00]Tips for creating a values-driven team environmentMarc's insights on leadership and team cohesionClosing Thoughts and Takeaways [45:01 - End]Final reflections from Marc and the hostsKey takeaways for leaders looking to enhance their team dynamics#10xYourTeam #CamAndOtis #MarcFitzwater #LeadershipWithValues #GraceInLeadership #SpecialForcesLeadership #GreenBeretWisdom #TeamAlignment #ValuesDrivenLeadership #OpenCommunication #CollaborativeLeadership #VeteranLeadership #EmpowerYourTeam #DiversePerspectives #LeadershipChallenges #BuildingStrongTeams #I68Consulting #LeadershipJourney #MissionDrivenLeadership #VeteransEmpoweringCommunitiesMarc FitzwaterWebsite: https://www.i68consulting.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i68consultinggroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/I68consulting/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-fitzwater-476686178/

This week, we'll connect with the 133rd Airlift Wing to discuss Sage Eagle, a joint training exercise involving the Air National Guard and 5th Special Forces Group – Airborne, plus get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: MSgt. Tom Boyum – 133rd Airlift Wing SSgt. Mackenzie Miller – 133rd Airlift Wing MSgt. […] The post Sage Eagle – 133rd Training with Green Berets appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

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Many frustrated by the perceived lack of understanding of our nation's maritime heritage requirements want new leaders with fresh ideas, unburdened by legacy entanglements. It is hoped that a younger cohort with military experience, preferably naval, in the House of Representatives and the Senate who bring to the job an additional background in business and industry will emerge to promote constructive change.Today's guest fits the bill perfectly: the new Senator from Montana, Senator Tim Sheehy.Tim Sheehy is a father, husband, combat veteran, patriot, and an entrepreneur. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 2008 with a B.S. in History, Tim completed several deployments and hundreds of missions as a US Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region. Tim was honored to serve alongside many American heroes and was involved in dozens of engagements with enemy forces, earning him multiple combat decorations. Additionally, Tim completed a joint tour with Army Special Operations forces where he was privileged to complete US Army Ranger School and serve alongside the 5th Special Forces Group, 75th Ranger Regiment and other units within US Army Special Operations Command.Tim completed his active duty service as a mini submarine pilot and navigator specializing in sensitive undersea operations. After his active duty service, Tim fulfilled reserve duty as a recruiter and assessor for future naval officers. Tim was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserve in 2019.In 2014, Tim founded Belgrade-based Bridger Aerospace with all of his savings and an all-veteran team. Under his leadership, Bridger Aerospace and its sister company, Ascent Vision Technologies experienced rapid growth and created hundreds of Montana jobs. Ascent Vision Technologies was acquired by CACI in 2020, and Bridger Aerospace went public on the NASDAQ in 2023.Tim sits on the Senate Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.SummaryIn this conversation, Senator Tim Sheehy discusses his journey from Naval Academy graduate to U.S. Senator, emphasizing the need for a new generation of leaders in the maritime domain. He highlights the importance of revitalizing the Navy, addressing challenges in shipbuilding, and fostering bipartisan support for maritime strength. The discussion also touches on the need for innovation in naval strategy and acquisition processes, advocating for a shift in mindset towards risk-taking and adaptability in the face of modern challenges.Show LinksOperation Red WingsSix FrigatesThe Fall of KabulTakeawaysTim shares his journey from the Naval Academy to the Senate.The importance of revitalizing the Navy is highlighted.Challenges in shipbuilding and acquisition processes are discussed.Bipartisan support for maritime strength is crucial.Innovation in naval strategy is necessary for future readiness.Quantity in naval assets is as important as quality.A new shipbuilding paradigm is needed to meet modern demands.Risk-taking should be encouraged in military leadership.The Navy's historical context is essential for understanding current challenges.Chapters00:00: Introduction to Maritime Challenges and New Perspectives12:47: Senator Tim Sheehy's Journey: From Navy to Politics18:44: Revitalizing the Navy: Challenges and Opportunities24:37: Acquisition Paradigms and the Future of Naval Strategy

John Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) in Da Nang. Meyer's missions took him across borders into denied areas, facing intense combat—including surviving multiple gunshot wounds and leading his team through impossible odds. After Vietnam, he served with the 10th Special Forces Group, then transitioned to civilian life as a journalist and author. He hosts the podcast, SOG Cast, and preserves the legacy of special operations veterans. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.tryarmra.com/SRS https://www.betterhelp.com/SRS This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.boncharge.com/SRS https://www.meetfabric.com/SHAWN https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.helixsleep.com/SRS https://www.lumen.me/SRS https://www.patriotmobile.com/SRS https://www.ziprecruiter.com/SRS John Stryker Meyer Links: X - https://x.com/SOGChronicles Website - https://www.jstrykermeyer.com Across the Fence - https://www.amazon.com/Across-Fence-John-Stryker-Meyer/dp/0983256705 On the Ground - https://www.amazon.com/Ground-Secret-War-Vietnam/dp/0983256756 SOG Chronicles: Volume I - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0983256780  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremiah Wilber - (Ret) Army Green Beret, Mountain Man, Founder of War Party Movement, Cofounder War Party Ranch, Getto Vaquero, and Your Mom's Favorite Cowboy. Jeremiah was born in Ennis, Montana and grew up on Fort Belknep Indian Reservation. From an early age, Jeremiah was an avid outdoor enthusiast, spending much time hunting, fishing, and cowboying. Following high school, he enlisted in the US Army, attending the Military Police School (MP) at Fort Leonard Wood. As an MP, Jeremiah served two combat tours and completed the Sapper Leader Course and Army Ranger School. After graduating from Ranger School, Jeremiah attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) and was selected for the elite Green Berets. As a Green Beret, Jeremiah Served in 3rd Special Forces Group as a Special Forces Communications Sergeant and in 10th Special Forces Group as Special Forces Operations (Team) Sergeant and a Master Trainer at the Special Operations Mountaineering and Arctic Warfare Course. Following retirement from the US Army, Jeremiah has decided to channel his time and energy into raising money for veteran and human trafficking nonprofits. In 2016, he completed his first ultra-marathon, running from Denver to Breckenridge to support the Green Beret Foundation and in 2021 Jeremiah took on the most arduous ski race in North America, the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski Race on behalf of the Heroes and Horses Foundation. Tune in as Jeremiah Wilber joins Bobby Marshall in studio to discuss the human trafficking epidemic, Native American culture, kidnapping, perdition, domestic violence, hunting, veteran life, conservation, Colorado, outdoor life, and much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comShow Linkswww.warpartymovement.comwww.warpartyranch.orgAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkswww.BulletProof.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE to receive 20% off all Bulletproof products!www.Knicpouches.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE15 to receive 15% off all K-Nic products!www.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products!

Nathan's journey reflects a life of service, leadership, and transformation. After 11 years in the military, including time with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and 10th Special Forces Group, he trained forces for near-peer conflict, led senior leader courses for the U.S. Space Force, and helped shape strategy at U.S. Space Command. He later served as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte before transitioning into financial services. Now, through his company Strategic Ascent, Nathan empowers others to grow their wealth, lead with purpose, and live fulfilled lives.Chapter Times and Titles:Introduction and Military Background [00:00 - 15:00]Welcome and introductionsStory of the "Originals" (10th Special Forces Group)Military service backgroundTransition to Wealth Management [15:00 - 25:00]Career transformation storyApplying military discipline to financeBuilding credibility in a new fieldEthics in Financial Leadership [25:00 - 35:00]Importance of ethical practicesBuilding trust with clientsProfessional standardsGrowing the Pie [35:00 - 45:00]Collaborative approach to wealth managementLeadership principles in financeBuilding sustainable relationshipsKey Takeaways and Wisdom [45:00 - End]Lessons learned from military to civilian lifeEthically driven professional practicesFinal thoughts and contact information#10xYourTeam #CamAndOtis #NathanWheeler #SpecialForcesToFinance #EthicalLeadership #MilitaryDiscipline #WealthWithIntegrity #VeteranLeadership #TrustInFinance #ProfessionalTransformation #10thSpecialForces #FinancialAdvisorLife #FromServiceToSuccess #HighStandardsAlways #LeadershipInEveryField #MissionDrivenMindset #WealthManagementWisdomNathan WheelerWebsite: https://www.nathanuwheeler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanuwheelerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanuwheelerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanuwheeler

Travis Wilson is a Native of Wichita Falls, Texas and has lived in various other states to include Alaska and Oregon. In 1993 Travis Graduated from East Anchorage High. He attended Wentworth Military Academy for one year before deciding to enter the Army in 1995. In 2001 Travis left the Army to attend Boise State University and study Exercise Science. In 2003 He reentered the Army to attend the Special Forces Qualification Course. At the end of 2005 Travis Graduated the Q course and was stationed at Fort Carson's 10th Special Forces Group.

In this episode, U.S. Army Maj. Kyle Schulz, a recent graduate from NPS Defense Analysis program, joins Trident Room Podcast host U.S. Army Maj. Eric Czaja for a discussion on his path to service, career trajectory leading up to his studies at NPS, and a deep dive into his research exploring sustainable agriculture in the Philippines, and how sustainable agricultural practices support a whole of government approach to advancing the Resistance Operating Concept, strengthening resilience and resistance through food security and economic stability. Maj. Schulz completed undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his commission as a Signal Officer through Officer Candidate School, and spent the first few years of his career supporting Psychological Operations at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. After successfully completing the Civil Affairs Qualification Course he has served as a Team Leader, Company Civil Military Operations Chief, and HHC Commander within the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade and the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. He completed his master's degree in Defense Analysis, as well as a certificate in Applied Cyber Operations at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in December 2024. NPS Trident Room Podcast host U.S. Army Maj. Eric Czaja commissioned from Marquette University in 2011 as an Infantry Officer. After serving in 2nd ID at Fort Lewis, Wash., Czaja attended Special Forces Assessment and selection. After completing the Special Forces Qualification Course, Czaja was an Operation Detachment Alpha Team Leader in 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Czaja graduated from NPS in 2024, and is currently assigned to NPS as a research faculty member in the NPS Department of Defense Analysis.

Tim Sheehy is a father, husband, combat veteran, patriot, and an entrepreneur. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 2008 with a B.S. in History, Tim completed several deployments and hundreds of missions as a US Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region. Tim was honored to serve alongside many American heroes and was involved in dozens of engagements with enemy forces, earning him multiple combat decorations. Additionally, Tim completed a joint tour with Army Special Operations forces where he was privileged to complete US Army Ranger School and serve alongside the 5th Special Forces Group, 75th Ranger Regiment and other units within US Army Special Operations Command. Tim completed his active duty service as a mini submarine pilot and navigator specializing in sensitive undersea operations. After his active duty service, Tim fulfilled reserve duty as a recruiter and assessor for future naval officers. Tim was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserve in 2019. In 2014, Tim founded Belgrade-based Bridger Aerospace with all of his savings and an all-veteran team. Under Tim's leadership, Bridger Aerospace and its sister company, Ascent Vision Technologies experienced rapid growth and created hundreds of Montana jobs. Ascent Vision Technologies was acquired by CACI in 2020, and Bridger Aerospace went public on the NASDAQ in 2023. Today, Bridger Aerospace is a major Montana employer and one of only a few publicly traded companies in the state. In addition to founding Bridger Aerospace, Sheehy was an active firefighting pilot, completing hundreds of firefighting missions across the American West, protecting communities from devastation as a pilot of the CL415EAF Water Bomber and before that, as an Air Attack pilot in the AC690 Twin Commander. Tim remains a qualified FAA Commercial Pilot and a Certified Flight Instructor. Tim has also been the co-owner of a working cattle ranch and a cattle feeder operation, Little Belt Cattle Company and Yellowstone Cattle Feeders. Tim believes in strengthening America's food supply chain. Tim was elected to serve the people of Montana in the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2024.

When Ret. Master Sergeant Darrell Utt set his sights on joining the legendary Green Berets, he could never have anticipated the journey that would take him to the heart of Baghdad during one of the deadliest periods of the war in Iraq. Known for his tactical acumen and strategic thinking, Utt's leadership at 10th Special Forces Group was pivotal during his '06-'07 deployments. Over the course of his ten combat deployments, Utt earned five Bronze Star Medals, one with valor for heroism in Baghdad (2006), and the Larry Thorne Award for best operational detachment. In his hard-hitting memoir, 'Grit to Glory: A Green Beret's Journey from West Virginia to the Streets of Baghdad' Utt revisits his journey through the treacherous streets of Baghdad during his 2006 rotation as the team sergeant of ODA 043 - recounting eight months of brutal unconventional warfare and revealing the raw realities of combat. Subscribe to the Mike Drop Patreon Page to see Ad-Free Episodes Early + Bonus Content at https://www.patreon.com/mikedrop ---------- Support Darrell Utt - Get Your Copy of Darrell's Book 'Grit to Glory: A Green Beret's Journey from West Virginia to the Streets of Baghdad' at https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Glory-Journey-Virginia-Streets/dp/1964934125 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DUttRowdy7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.utt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-utt/ ---------- Sponsors: 120Life Go to https://www.120life.com - that's https://www.120life.com - and remember to use code, “DROP” D-R-O-P to support the show and save 15%! ---------- Lumen Head to http://lumen.me/MIKEDROP for 20% off your purchase. ---------- Beam Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout! ---------- TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog's Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog's health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike's bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curtis Fox, former Green Beret, 10th Special Forces Group member, and author of "Hybrid Warfare" returns to SOFREP Radio to give insight into the war in Ukraine and Russia's perspectives on it. Fox also talks about other key stakeholders in this conflict, emphasizing Poland, and how their goal is never to be subjugated by Russia again.   Fox then details the unbelievably sophisticated and top-secret sleeper spy programs of the Soviet Union which are now being replicated in the digital age by Russia. He also gives deep intel on how Russia destabilizes Western and African governments, the actual tactics they use, and how they weaponize oil to achieve their objectives.    Learn more about Curtis and his work: https://www.hybridwarfare.info/   Get a copy of "Hybrid Warfare": https://amzn.to/3TAYWEm   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Spooner is a former Special Operations Veteran with a twenty one year career. His incredible service included time in the 82nd Airborne as a Green Beret in the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group and culminated with numerous deployments with the elite 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta. In addition to his military success, Spooner is also highly regarded for his work off of the battlefield with Warriors Heart–a comprehensive treatment program for veterans, law enforcement and first responders. As co-founder and president of the organization, Spooner's mission is to "bring our warriors home." Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lairdsuperfood.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://babbel.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/shawn https://shopify.com/shawn https;//helixsleep.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner Tom Spooner Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/1factfinder LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-spooner-b988072b Warriors Heart - https://www.warriorsheart.com Documentary - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08MWNGKKN/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r 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

Don Edwards is a retired US Army Special Operations veteran with over two decades of service in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 20th Special Forces Group, including a combat jump into Operation Just Cause and combat operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. We discuss the critical lessons learned during his deployments in high-stakes environments like Iraq and Afghanistan, and how these experiences shaped his approach to tactical training and leadership. Don's post-military includes roles as the Use of Force training manager at the ATF National Academy and his ongoing contributions as a tactical advisor to the Department of Defense. Join us for lessons learned from the front lines, the transition from military to civilian tactical education, and how these experiences have shaped his approach at Green Line Tactical. https://www.greenlinetactical.com/ Wolf 21- Check out what they have to offer for the best sleep of your life:  https://www.thewolf21.com Use Code: "clearedhot" for 30% off of your 1st order The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/