Neal Fauver is a former Marine Rifleman who served with 3rd Battalion 6th Marines in Iraq. Neal is also the co-host of the Tales from the Corps Podcast.

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Mike Francis is a former Marine Assaultman who deployed three times with 3rd Battalion 6th Marines to Afghanistan and Iraq. Mike is also a host of the Tales of the Corps podcast and founder of the Shakker professional networking app. 

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Lee Deckelman served as an infantryman in the Army before going to the 20th Special Forces Group in the National Guard. He eventually moved back to active duty and went to the Ranger battalions before heading to 3rd Special Forces Group. Following the military, he served as an Air Marshal and was part of the first group of Triple Canopy contractors.

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Lee's book
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Michael Pack is an award-winning filmmaker and the producer/director of The Last 600 Meters, a documentary covering the 2004 battles of Najaf and Fallujah. He’s also known for Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words, which premiered in theaters and on PBS. Over his career, Michael has led major media organizations, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media and the Claremont Institute, and produced dozens of acclaimed documentaries through his company, Manifold Productions.

Michael's Sites:
https://manifoldproductions.com/ 
https://palladiumpictures.com/

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00:00:00 Last 600 Meters Trailer
00:02:12 Intro | Becoming a Documentarian
00:07:55 Apprenticeship Resurgence
00:16:10 In His Own Words | Clarence Thomas Documentary
00:25:49 The Last 600 Meters | Battles of Fallujah and Najaf
00:32:44 Battle of Najaf | Mahdi Army
00:41:02 General Mattis
00:49:53 Adm Rickover | Nuclear Navy
00:55:17 Military Innovation
01:03:24 War in 4k
01:13:48 US Agency for Global Media | Voice of America

Dave James is a former Force Recon Marine who served with 1st and 3rd Reconnaissance Battalions. Check out our other interviews on Eps. 063 and 065.

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00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
00:00:21 Texas Floods
00:04:19 Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer
00:08:00 Tim Kennedy Drama
00:21:29 Ranger School
00:24:36 3rd Recon Battalion
00:26:35 SFARTAETC
00:31:39 Force Recon Weapons | Teams
00:36:23 From Army Engineer to Marine Recon
00:44:45 Filming of Heartbreak Ridge
01:07:57 Insights from the Qualification Course

Brandon is a veteran of the Air Force Security Forces Chris is an Army Special Forces soldier. They are both part of the I Came With Fire Podcast and we get into artificial intelligence, foreign conflicts, and debate the alleged decline of America.

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Blayne Smith is a former Special Forces soldier that started his career off as an Armor Officer after graduating from West Point. Blayne deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the service and writing Perseverance Is Greater than Endurance.

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Blayne's links
Company: https://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/ 
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Endurance-Resilience-Adversity-Together/dp/163774627X

00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
00:00:30 Journey to West Point
00:06:08 The History and Heritage of West Point
00:11:59 Transitioning to the Army and Armor Branch
00:14:47 Pre-9/11 Military Training and Mindset
00:20:56 Iraq Combat Ops and Recon Missions
00:35:27 Surveillance and EOD Escort Missions
00:42:32 Combined Arms
00:46:54 Special Forces Selection Process
00:52:50 Moral Ambiguity in Special Operations
00:59:15 Insights from the Qualification Course
01:10:23 Building Team Cohesion | Team Dynamics and Training
01:14:48 Deployment Decisions and Responsibilities
01:19:09 Mission Objectives and Local Forces
01:24:53 Engagements and Tactical Challenges
01:32:22 Ambush Experiences and Lessons Learned
01:38:18 Leadership Under Pressure
01:43:09 Reflections on Loss and Moving Forward

Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack shares his journey from basic training in 1977 to deployments in Korea, Turkey, and Germany. He recounts a firefight in the Korean DMZ, his service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and his experiences during the September 11th attacks and an insider attack in Iraq.

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Brandon Young joined the Army and immediately tried out for a spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment when the opportunity presented itself at the Basic Airborne Course. Brandon's unit was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 attacks and he deployed to Afghanistan 3 more times.

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00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad | Military Gear Discussion
00:03:11 Volunteering for the Army Rangers
00:06:08 Ranger Indoctrination Program
00:09:11 Evolution of Ranger Training and Readiness
00:12:01 Deployment Experiences: The Reality of Combat
00:18:01 75th Ranger Regiment Structure
00:20:48 Life Events During Military Service
00:26:56 Connecting Veterans with Civilian Communities
00:44:28 Navigating Military Responsibilities and Personal Life
00:47:06 Understanding Moral Injury in Combat
00:49:41 The Complexity of Combat Decisions
00:56:01 Reflections on the Afghanistan Withdrawal
01:04:19 The Struggles of Mental Health in Veterans
01:10:00 The Value of Journaling and Reflection
01:26:15 Understanding the Battlefield
01:27:57 First Deployment to Afghanistan
01:32:21 Chasing Ghosts: The Reality of Combat
01:36:46 The Evolution of Combat Experience
01:39:44 The Impact of Casualties
01:52:58 The Weight of Loss and Reality

Justin "Hasard" Lee is a F35 and F16 test pilot who makes social media content that focuses on the life of a fighter pilot. We discuss the future of fighter pilots as drones become more advanced in this clip taken from Ep. 170.

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On April 9th, 2005, Matt Klein, a retired NYPD detective and US Army infantryman, was struck by an IED while patrolling a cemetery in Samarra, Iraq. After the strike, the other members of his unit located and captured the triggerman.

In this clip taken from Ep. 180, Klein shares his incredible story of survival and resilience. He talks about the moment of the attack and the aftermath.

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Brennan Morton is a former reconnaissance Marine who served with 2nd Recon Battalion during two deployments to Iraq. Brennan is also the author of Valhalla Boys, a book about his service.

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00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
00:00:29 Intro | Joining the Marines
00:05:07 Marine Corps Tattoos
00:08:28 Call-To-Arms
00:12:19 Recon and SEAL Contracts as Recruiting Tools
00:16:15 Are SEALs Better Swimmers than Marine Recon?
00:20:42 Prepping Your Feet for Rucking
00:25:04 Marine Snipers | Organizational Changes
00:29:50 From Marine Infantry to Recon ARS
00:38:54 Work-Up and 1st Iraq Deployment
00:59:17 Over Worked and Underutilized
01:10:49 Grooming Standards | Advisor Teams
01:20:12 Sniper School
01:29:07 2nd Deployment to Iraq with 2nd Recon
01:35:04 Occupying Compounds
01:40:59 Valhalla Boys

Brian Dickinson is a former Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and alpinist that has climbed the highest peak on each continent. Check out our entire interview on Ep. 211.

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Brian's Site
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00:00:00 Tibet Route vs Nepal Route
00:04:09 Acclimating to Everest
00:07:27 Summit Day
00:09:59 Gear Malfunction
00:13:52 The Final Push | Summiting Everest
00:19:57 Verifying a Summit

Merryl Tengesdal had a dream to reach space and believed her best chance was as a Naval Aviator. She began her career flying H-60s, moved on to training students flying the T-34c and T-6a, then applied for an inter-service transfer to screen to become a U-2 spy plane pilot.

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Merryl's sites
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https://www.youtube.com/@UC_RCb3DfyEaWv80aQlKooRg

00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
00:00:40 Intro | mIRC Chat
00:04:47 1st Deployment | 1st Females on Ship
00:10:00 I Wanted to Be an Astronaut
00:14:40 Flight School
00:19:59 Landing SH-60s in Rough Seas
00:32:24 SH-60 Roles
00:34:40 2nd Deployment | South America
00:46:58 Different Cultures
00:56:44 Applying to be a U-2 Pilot
01:01:38 U-2 Spy Plane Pilot Selection and Training
01:16:54 U-2 Pilot's Custom Space Suit
01:23:04 Operating at High-Altitude
01:32:58 First High Altitude Flight | Food During Missions
01:37:02 Foreign Navies and Life on US Ships
01:42:33 Reality Checks | Casualty Assistance Officer
01:52:46 Extreme Ross

Aren Brandfass & Cody Anderson are former MARSOC plank holders who also worked as government contractors before starting the Stranger By The Hour podcast. We dive into some current events and controversies in this episode!

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00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
00:00:40 Intro | Podcasting
00:09:00 Information Operations
00:15:50 Who is "They"
00:24:30 Epstein
00:29:49 Ukraine vs Russia
00:50:43 Immigration
00:57:35 Drones
01:03:37 Assassination Attempt
01:17:46 OnlyFans
01:33:43 Tech Overlords
01:45:04 Not Caring About Overseas Conflicts
02:09:43 Keeping Perspective

Travis Harless is a former 0311 Marine Rifleman who joined when he was 17 and linked up with C 1/7 in Kuwait only weeks after graduating from the School of Infantry. Because his first deployment began so soon into his enlistment, Harless was able to deploy three times during his four year enlistment.

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Travis's podcast
https://youtube.com/@badgesbulletsblunders 

00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
00:00:40 Intro | Joining the Marines
00:06:48 Police Academy vs Marine Boot Camp
00:10:06 Infantry Training | Deployment with C 1/7
00:26:51 First Engagement
00:35:02 Rockets
00:45:03 The Infantry | From Iron Sights to Optics
00:56:55 Hillbilly Armor
01:11:13 Pre-Deployment Training
01:25:38 Is Iraq Safer Now?

Fred Apgar worked in Air Force intelligence during the Vietnam War. However, he was part of the clandestine war in Laos that was not acknowledged at the time. We talk fire support, electronic warfare, and Fred's return to the country to close that chapter of his life. 

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00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
00:00:40 Intro | Joining the Air Force
00:04:07 Treatment of Veterans | Deployment Cycles
00:14:08 Individual Augments to Vietnam | Joining the Air Force
00:17:49 Vietnam Vet Reacts to Afghanistan Withdrawl
00:29:31 Airborne Intelligence in Laos and Vietnam
00:32:20 What are the JTAC and FAC Jobs?
00:41:28 Operations in Laos and the Naming of the Podcast
00:44:43 Laos ELINT Missions | TF Alpha
00:53:27 First Paveway Bombs | Dragon's Jaw Bridge
01:00:46 "We Weren't In Laos"
01:07:22 Redemption
01:18:11 Keep Your Honor Clean | POWs

Scott Lyng served in the US Army with the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2-69 AR. Scott deployed to Iraq two times during his enlistment, then became a firefighter following his military service.

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00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
00:00:40 California Fires
00:11:37 Joining the Army
00:22:11 The M1A1 Experience
00:30:57 M1A1 Abrams and M88 Hercules
00:39:38 Tank Weapons and Loadout
00:51:30 Do Medics Ride in Tanks?
00:56:28 Tank Training | Provisional Infantry Deployment
01:06:57 Hitting an IED in a Tank
01:23:08 Naming Tanks
01:30:37 Armor and Drones in Ukraine
01:39:47 A Tanker's Thoughts on Fury

Ben Fortier served in two deployments to Iraq as a mortarman with 1st Battalion 25th Marine Regiment. Ben plays guitar, drums, and uses poetry to inspire song lyrics. His collection of poems Phantom was the 2024 winner of the Robert A. Gannon award. 

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David Walton is a former Green Beret and has written multiple books for people interested in attending Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Check out David's previous interview on Ep. 188.

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00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
00:00:40 Intro
00:06:57 What a Special Forces Soldier Real Job Is
00:11:16 Mission Creep | MARSOC and SFAB as Advisors
00:21:18 Marines Going to Special Forces
00:33:47 18X and Other Selection Drop Outs
00:47:37 Recruiting Levels
01:01:32 Women In Combat Arms
01:29:58 Tim Kennedy Drama