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You're only as good as what you did today. Acquiring and maintaining a competitive mindset will make you better at everything you do.

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Flying the Tyrant Saddam Hussein | My Story

Mohammed Sulaiman was the son of a distinguished military officer of Saddam Hussein and the Iraq Air …

Veterans Day - World War I

Larry Freeland is a U.S. Army veteran from the Vietnam War whose father served in WW2 and Korea and a grandfather who served as a doughboy in World War I in Europe. In this episode Larry talks …

This is part two on the topic of healing from the trauma of war. The previous episode is 349. If you haven't listened to that one first, it would …

Jared Rinehart is a former U.S. Marine as an infantryman from 2006 to 2011, and separated as a sergeant. In 2013, he became a contractor and protected a base in the southern province of Afghanistan where he saw a lot …

U.S. Army Ranger Mike S. Burke

Mike spent 23 years in the U.S. Army and 16 of those in the 75th Ranger Regiment and special operations, including 14 deployments. He retired as a Brigade level Command Sergeant Major …

EP-347 | Warrior Training Center - Fast Tracking

Somewhat unknown and hidden within Fort Moore (aka Fort Benning) is the Army National Guard's Warrior Training Center (WTC). The ARNG Warrior Training Center trains …

Army Fitness - Change is Coming: Will They Get it Right This Time?

Through the years, the U.S. Army has modified how it performs fitness and tests …

A Day to Remember - 22 Years After

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Within 75th Ranger Regiment there are many military occupational skills that are supporting roles known as "low density". Although many are within …

It's not often that you get to listen to someone who was in Minot, ND at the U.S. missile center and was in charge of nuclear warheads! We sat down with Kurt to talk about just that and more.

We sat down in the Darby Room at 75th Ranger Regiment HQ, Fort Moore (aka Fort Benning) with Sergeant First Class Togami and discussed the history of the 75th Ranger Regiment, the various units within and where they're …

Strong leaders don't command and control, they connect. Relationship-building, social skill, empathy, collaboration and awareness of yourself are all …

You Can Sit Back or Be in Control

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Overcoming Adversities & Getting On Track

Sean Jarvis is a retired sergeant major with the U.S. Army who served as a cavalry scout on multiple …

Communication, collaboration, coordination: The 3 Cs guiding successful cross-functional teams.

As a leader, understanding the importance of the 3 Cs …

The Battle of Haifa Street was a battle fought during January 2007 for the control of Haifa Street, a two-mile-long street in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, …

A veterans look at Memorial Day. A deep dive discussion on what this holiday means for veterans and for civilians.

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Every day we're bombarded with real-time information about world events. Conspiracy theorists are thriving at the moment. Information and …

Sophie Hilaire | My Journey Part 2

Sophie Hilaire grew up in a very strict household. These challenging years caused her to push herself constantly …

Please welcome Sophie Hilaire to the show! Sophie Hilaire is a former U.S. Army ordnance officer who deployed in 2012-2013, who holds a Guinness …

A discussion on intentional living with the fellas from Brigands, former special operations in both the Army and Air Force.

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"Dutch" Chris Moyer served 31 years in the Unites States Army, 26 of which were Special Operations Command with experience with the 19th Special …

In 2011, with the belief that his musical talent was given for the purpose of putting more good into the world, GRAMMY award-winning artist Zac Brown purchased 400 acres of farmland in Fayetteville, Georgia and built a …

We're taught to see leadership as an abstract undertaking, a matter of vision and values rather than practical detail. Combat demands more and requires self-reflection and empathy from the leader. In this episode we sit …

Jacob is a combat veteran who served in the Army from 2007-2010, including 14 months in Afghanistan as a gunner providing security for convoy's. After his own experiences post combat, he decided to offer an outlet to …

One Team, One Fight is the name of a beer brewed by veteran Matt Berger, but it also represents how veterans should join together to support one …

The team discuss the power of a tribe. We're joined by the fellas from Brigands Co. on this episode, Dylan and RJ.
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By Any Means Necessary is how these men live their lives daily. The word "BRIGAND"
is defined in the dictionary as a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains, and it is known by many within …

Patrick Kinsella spent 1 deployment in Iraq and 4 deployments to Afghanistan while serving with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. His time in SOF had him trained with K9s, and conducting nighttime raids on HVTs and …

Throughout Thomas Bryant's time in the Army, he has come to find his resiliency has taken him on a never-ending battle to be the best he can be when facing any new challenge.

In 2006, Bryant was wounded in an ambush …

Master Sergeant Jeromy Cummings is a seasoned veteran with over 16 years of active service and multiple deployments as part of the U.S. Army's elite …

We recently had the privilege of having access to the U.S. Army's 5th Ranger Training Battalion which teaches the mountain phase of Ranger School. …

Robert and Paul recently returned from visiting the U.S. Army's 5th Ranger Training Battalion (RTB) at Camp Merrill in Dahlonega, GA, having been …

Over four days, and four mountain summits, the advisors of Azimuth Consulting Group, LLC incorporate the latest insights into neuroscience research …

Prior to being sent to war, Janae was no stranger to facing the unknown as that’s exactly what she had to do when she was dropped off at a homeless shelter at the young age of sixteen where she spent the next two and a …

Joel Del Rosario was on a combat mission when his vehicle was hit by an IED and he suffered a TBI. He has used healthy eating and fitness as a way to help him maintain his mental and physical abilities while remaining …

On January of 2019, Meyli Chapin was trapped in a hotel room in the DusitD2 in Nairobi for seventeen long hours while Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked the property. She was completely alone, and certain she was going to …

The call to adventure was persuasive, drawing Alan into the special operations community as an MH-47 pilot with the prestigious 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). Hard work and relentless training …

John Szoka is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Infantry officer with twenty years of active service who went on to be a successful business …

Special Operations Medics attend some of the hardest military training and work tirelessly on their craft, often times selflessly sacrificing personal and professional goals to bring our heroes home. Brian G. is an …

Larry Freehand joined the U.S. Army and served one tour in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an Infantry Officer and a CH-47 helicopter pilot. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross with one …

Cardia Summers joined the U.S. Army under an option 40 contract (Ranger), but experienced a setback. He didn't let that setback stop his goals and instead finally passed the Ranger assessment to join 3rd Battalion, 75th …

Ron O'Ferrall is one of the most laid back guys you'll ever meet. Until you strike up a conversation about his past, you'd never know that he grew up in a rough neighborhood while in his youth, where family members and …

Kelsie Sheren served four years in the Canadian Forces as an Artillery Gunner and in a role similar to the U.S. Cultural Support Team (CST). During …

Marshall Plumlee stands out in a crowd at 7-ft. tall, but he also stands out because not many players from professional sports decide to put that aside to join the U.S. military. Marshall is an active-duty U.S. Army …

Never let anyone say that your age should stop you from fulfilling your dreams. Brian Marx joined the U.S. Army at forty years old and completed the …

A special story of how Dave Elder felt the need to provide Jason, an active duty Army Ranger, a service dog to help him with his post traumatic stress. That event changed Jason's life and we talk about how it all came …

Felipe first sat with us on EP-298 and we wanted him to come back to share more of his story.

Felipe Peters spent over 11 years in the U.S. Army's elite 75th Ranger Regiment at both 2nd Battalion and with the Advanced …

Ray McPadden is a former Army Ranger and ground force commander in 2nd Ranger Battalion / 75th Ranger Regiment. He began his military service as an infantry officer in 10th Mountain Division. He sits down with Robert …

Tom Connally, is an experienced leader, strategist, and change agent with proven performance leading, building, and fixing organizations by creating …

Randy Surles served for over twenty years in the U.S. Army in Special Forces (aka Green Beret) and as an Airborne Ranger, deploying over twenty times to South America, the Middle East, and Africa. In this episode Randy …

Don Dorman served in the U.S. Marine Corps and has spent most of his life in law enforcement. In this episode, we discuss his time in the Marines, …

Nick is currently serving the United States citizens as a U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer, Assistant Detachment Commander and is widely recognized as an experienced subject matter expert in special operations, …

Several people behind the scenes of the Normandy Institute (normandyinstitute.org) join Robert on the show to discuss how they have found a way to preserve the stories of The Greatest Generation and the battles they …

Felipe Peters spent over 11 years in the U.S. Army's elite 75th Ranger Regiment at both 2nd Battalion and with the Advanced Force Reconnaissance Team, aka Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment (RRD) or today as the …

Brandi Benson's deployment in Iraq was cut short. She joins Paul, Jason, and Robert to explain why her story is an important one for all who deployed …

U.S. Army active duty First Sergeant Jason Belford joins us once again in studio to catch up from our last episode and talk about a number of points.

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Former US Army Ranger and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta Operator (1st SFOD-D, CAG, Delta Force) Chris VanSant joined Robert on this episode to discuss a number of topics and answer your questions.

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Jason Belford grew up in Kentucky but what led to him entering the Army and his journey thereafter is a story of overcoming roadblocks, …

On this episode, Spencer Lewis joins Robert and Paul to discuss his military journey that led to him later joining the U.S. Army Special Forces. He …

Tom Amenta, Dan Blakeley, and Beau Simmons join Robert and Paul on this episode. Tom and Dan both served with 75th Ranger Regiment and Beau is a …

Not everyone has struggled to face their own reflection for years on end. But anyone who has experienced trauma or adversity will resonate with Legion Rising, the unflinchingly honest account of an army officer's …

Tommy Stoner served for over 29 years in the U.S. Army as both an enlisted soldier and as a commissioned officer with the majority of the that time …

With his WWII USMC grandfather as his role model, Michael Politowicz enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 at age 18, but he didn’t make it very far. …

In this episode, Casey Clarke joins Robert and Paul to discuss his time in US Army military intelligence and civil affairs as an officer. We also …

"Dutch" Chris Moyer, served 31 years in the United States Army, 26 of which were Special Operations Command with experience with the 19th Special …

Phil spent time in the US Army as a cavalry scout and in special operations with multiple deployments. His brother Mike is a civilian EMS who was on …

Angie Nylund is a former U.S. Army Motor Transport Operator and Multiple Launch Rocket System soldier who was diagnosed with a heart disease while …

Kelly is a combat veteran who served over ten years in US Army Special Operations, as both a Ranger and a Tier 1 Operator. Kelly began his career in …

Bob Adams began his military service as a U.S. Navy Division Officer and Navigator on the U.S.S. Hammer before attending Basic Underwater …

The purpose of the Ranger Training Assessment Course (RTAC)at the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center (WTC) at Fort Benning, GA is to prepare …

While on active duty, Tony rose to the level of Pararescue Functional Manager of Air Combat Command, overseeing policy, manpower, and readiness. …

Brad began his career as an US Army Ranger with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and saw combat in 1993 at the Battle of Mogadishu before taking the 'long walk' and becoming an operator with 1st Special Forces …

We go inside 75th Ranger Regiment's relatively new Military Intelligence Battalion (RMIB) by sitting down with their command group at 75th Ranger Regiment headquarters to talk everything military intel and this …

Matt Tardio joined the US Army as an infantryman. What happened after his initial training is not the usual story and his experience between that training and him becoming a Special Forces non-commissioned officer are …

The third stanza of the Ranger creed is "Never shall I leave a fallen comrade …" and Ranger medics are some of the best trained to save lives on the …

Luke Puckett came into the army under the 18X program and spent 8 years in 7th Special Forces Group and multiple deployments before recently becoming …

Nick Goldsmith served as a Royal Marines Commando for 11 years, in which time he was deployed across the world, including the Arctic, the jungle and …

Amber is a gentle soul and someone who many, including those in the SOF community, have leaned on and gained support from during her US Army career. …

Lee Busby is a retired 20+ year Special Operations Veteran with service in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). Busby’s service includes 12 combat deployments as …

AJ Powell served in both the Navy and the Army before separating. He was on a previous episode and he joins us again where we jump into the topic of having a motivated mindset.
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Uriah Popp is a retired Command Sergeant Major in the US Army who served a total of 23 years of active service with time as a SOF Medic with multiple …

Before joining the US Army, Phil Sussman was a photojournalist
where he spent time overseas, and shortly after an Army contractor. He joined the Army within the Armor Corps as a platoon leader, executive officer, and …

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jim Reese served 25 years in the Army and distinguished himself in the 75th Ranger Regiment and “Delta Force,” …

Rachael Jackson began her Army career as an enlisted soldier and was then selected and graduated from the United States Military Academy. She is a …

Doug Kiesewetter is the content director at SOFLETE, a company of human performance specialists helping tactical athletes realize their full …

Three former US Army Special Forces (Green Beret's) along with George Luz Jr., the son of the legendary Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division portrayed in the HBO …

Kyle Neal was recently on Episode 252 and returns to discuss a procedure, an injection of a long-acting local anesthetic, using ultrasound or …

John "Rain" Waters is a seasoned fighter pilot with more than 960 combat hours in the MC-12W and the F-16 flying combat missions as part of both …

Chris VanSant served at the tip of the spear as an operator in the U.S. Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (aka "The Unit", "Delta Force", "CAG", "Task Force Green") with over 500 combat operations, …

Ryan joined the Army and served in the infantry for 6 years before joining Special Forces. He has deployed multiple times to SE Asia and the Middle …

A simple car accident changed the path of 6-year-old Sean Rogers’ life forever. His single mother checked into the hospital as a vibrant young woman …

Ryan Hendrickson is a Special Forces Engineer in the U.S. Army. Ryan transferred over to the Army in 2008 after completing enlistments in both the Navy and Air Force. He has many military deployments including Iraq, …

Staff Sergeant Josh Porter entered the U.S. Army from the Army Reserves in 2009 as a Parachute Rigger (92R) and after initial training, including …

Jon Macaskill, MMT, is a Navy SEAL Commander who has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. Jon started his Navy career as an Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen (PR), occupational specialty …

LT Kellie Hall grew up in a Navy household, her dad is still serving in the Navy Reserve, and the Navy has always been the "family business". Growing …

Errol Doebler is a 1991 Graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. During his time as a Naval Officer, Errol served as Assistant …

Functional medicine is a form of alternative medicine whose proponents claim that it focuses on the "root causes" of diseases based on interactions between the environment and the gastrointestinal, endocrine, and immune …

Nick Dunn served as a member of the British Army Parachute Regiment. After service he became a maritime security guard on British vessels employed to protect them against Somali pirates. In October 2013, he and the crew …

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) is a special operations force of the United States Army that provides helicopter aviation support for general purpose forces and special operations forces. Its …

Kyle was on a routine patrol as a Cavalry Scout with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Afghanistan when the vehicle he was in ran over an improvised …

Captain Ben Harrow is a 2005 graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, an accomplished officer and leader of U.S. Army Special …

AJ Powell is a retired United States Army NonCommissioned Officer who served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. His professional military …

Chief Master Sergeant Stefan Blazier "Blaze" is currently the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. He is the primary advisor to the commander on all matters …

Rick Hogg is a 29-year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran with 13 combat deployments, in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

In this episode Rick sits down with Robert and talks about his time as a Special Forces Advanced …

Nick Norris is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL …

Megan Henry is an officer in the US Army Reserve and also an Olympic athlete for the United States. "I was born two months premature by an emergency …

Byron, Ryan, and Robert discuss the concerns they all share on the alarming number of veteran suicides, especially within the last twelve months. Veteran suicide continues to climb despite the best efforts by the …

John Sherbert is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sergeant with over 20 years of Special Operations experience having served with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and 7th Special Forces Group, at the John …

Psychological Operations Specialists plays a significant role in the special operations community. They operate in small, autonomous teams or with …

Doug is a U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) specialist. TACP specialists imbed with US Army and USMC units to bring firepower and air …

Jamey Caldwell is a former U.S. Army Ranger and Delta Force Operator who previously joined us on Episode 230 and was on the ground in Afghanistan not longer after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center hunting for …

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple tours to Iraq and Africa and other theaters of war. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned …

Jason B.A. Van Camp is what Malcolm Gladwell would refer to as an Outlier; an exceptional person who is successful not just because of his personal …

Lane Belone is a U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) Veteran turned performance coach for entreprenuers, world explorers and those making an impact in the world. He joined Robert, Mike Pritts, and Scott on this …

JB Spisso originally joined us on Episode 214, but he's back to share with you how Warriors Learn From Warriors.

JB Spisso is a retired Sergeant Major (SGM/E9) with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special …

This episode was taped remotely with Dr. Corinne Devin who is currently stationed in Sicily, Italy and on lock-down during the Coronavirus.

Corinne joins Robert and Scott to talk about why she creates vision boards, …

"Inspiration can never be done in a negative way." - JC Glick

JC Glick is back on the show with Robert, Scott, and Don. If you've never listened to Episode 228, start there to learn more about JC. In this episode we talk …

Steven Eugene Kuhn is a decorated U.S. Military combat veteran who turns failing business into success across Europe and the US. Steven has been …

Byron Rodgers joined Robert and Byron Beplay on this episode. The topics ranged from mindset, discussing controversial topics, communication, current events, to leadership.

Byron Rodgers served as an 0311 Infantryman in …

Angel Cortes grew up in a tough environment, but he didn't let that stop him from excelling in everything he's done and in what he continues to do today. A remarkable story that you won't want to miss.

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In this episode, Robert and Scott talk with former US Army Ranger and Delta Force operator Jamey Caldwell.

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Joshua David is an active duty US Army Special Forces NCO who served with 2/75 Ranger Regiment and 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) whose now doing something we’ve never heard of.

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JC Glick is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the U.S. Army who spent time with 1st Battalion, 3rd Battalion, and 75th Ranger Regiment. During his …

SGM Matthew Williams, a 3rd Special Forces Group operations sergeant, graduated from Angelo State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Driven to serve, Williams enlisted into the Army under the 18X …

Josh is a retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer who began his career enlisted as a counterintelligence soldier. He spent five years in the Special …

When you join 75th Ranger Regiment, "You're gonna be one of the cool guys. You're gonna be one of the guys (who's) playing Call of Duty or something …

Doug Meyer served for four years as a rifleman on deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. "We were in Marja, Afghanistan. When we were there in 2010, it …

Wm. "Red" Redheffer is a former U.S. Army Ranger with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and is currently a SWAT Officer near Philly.

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Robert sat down with Mark Sanderson. Mark is a combat infantryman whose journey post service led him to finding inner peace and to climbing Mt. Kilamanjaro in Tanazania.

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An exclusive discussion/episode with active duty members of the U.S. Army's elite 75th Ranger Regiment. We taped this episode at their regimental headquarters at Fort Benning, GA and discuss several topics that you …

Coach Mike Chadwick is an active duty British Paratrooper and instructor.

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Byron Beplay served many years with the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment and was a Special Forces Combat Diver, but he's also a humanitarian who continues to find ways to serve.
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Max Martini joined us on this episode and we cover a lot of different topics: PTS, TBI, Hollywood's portrayal of veterans, his role in helping find …

In this episode we kick back and shoot the s**t with former US Army Ranger Marty Skovlund Jr.
Marty is the executive editor of Black Rifle Company's Coffee or Die Magazine, a publication that covers a variety of topics …

Robert Killian is a Special Forces (Green Beret) officer who is also Ranger tabbed and he started his career out as enlisted. He is one of the greatest OCR athletes in the young sport’s history. At the young age of 37, …

Jeff Tiegs spent over 25 years in the US Army and much of that in the US Army's special operations. He was an enlisted US Army Ranger who went to …

JB Spisso is a retired Sergeant Major (SGM/E9) with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment.

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Tim Jensen is a former U.S. Marine who not long after deploying to combat in Iraq started work at Grunt Style folding t-shirts. He's now the …

The pipeline of a U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Raider as told by a former Force Recon and MARSOC Raider, Dan.

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Phil Gonzales completed two tours with 5th Special Forces in Vietnam, from 1969 to 1971, was assigned to the 3rd Mobile Strike Force (similar to today’s quick reaction forces), and was on various “A teams” scattered …

“My scars tell a story. They are a reminder of times when life tried to break me, but failed. They are markings of where the structure of my …

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Whether you're in the military or not, how well you adapt to the fast-paced changing environment around you will determine your ability to thrive and have success.

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Don Fox and Robert Gowin sit down with Matt (Special Forces) and Eric (Civil Affairs) at Fort Benning, GA to talk about the training pipeline to …

In the Special Forces Assessment & Selection - SFAS course, stress is ingrained into the training. As humans we gravitate to the path of least …

Our identity comes from having a purpose in life. At times we may feel like we've lost our sense of purpose, our direction, and that we are going through the motions of life around us. Our purpose lies deep inside us, …

Do you sometimes find yourself in a world of chaos or poor management/leadership and you wonder when it will end? The team shares several approaches that you can use.

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Josh Warren is a former U.S. Army Ranger who served combat tours with 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. He is now a successful business owner who …

The Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group, also known as SOG, and the heroics of these men during Vietnam are nothing short of incredible. A secret 8-year war in Vietnam was fought outside …

The Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (aka GSMSG) brings what the military calls “Role 3” capability (resuscitation, initial-wound surgery …

We've all heard about situational awareness or have been told to "keep your head on a swivel" in certain situations. According to former USMC Sniper …

Greg Anderson, Robert Gowin, and Tom Satterly shoot the sh!t and talk about special operations combat veterans and their struggles post military.

Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned …

When Mia Edgar set out to join the military, her crossfit lifestyle and medical training were the perfect fit for the U.S. Navy's Underwater Medical Officer program - a rigorous training program where while you are …

Sometimes the space between our load and limits is very small. It's challenging and possibly even difficult to take on more. George Briones is a …

The story of three Royal Marines and one Royal Engineer strapped to two Apache Helicopters and dodging Taliban fire -- a daring rescue of one of their own.

The Apaches were nearly out of fuel before they lifted off on …

We never know what good may come from out of the ashes of combat, but in this case former US Army Ranger Greg Anderson was able to give peace to the …

A must listen for anyone who deployed or knows someone who deployed in support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT).

In 2006, an official risk assessment conducted by Air Force Personnel titled “Burn Pit Hazards” at Joint …

At times the noise in the system won't allow us an opportunity to prove our worth based solely on our personal effort and merit. What we can control …

"He who knows his life is not about him, but rather about those he serves, is indeed heroic"

Jason Valadao currently serves in the United States Navy as a Family and Sports Medicine physician. From Officer Candidate …

“I assign a purpose for everything that happens in my life.” —Neil Donald Walsh

Scot Spooner joined us back in Episode 186. He’s a former Delta Heavy Breacher and Special Forces operator who after 17 years of service …

It's easy to allow others to dictate your direction and where you should go in life. For some, it happens at an early age and the person may not know …

Stephen Burns was a Royal Marine and member of the UK Special Forces for 15 years and was awarded the Military Cross (MC) for his bravery in action in Afghanistan. He shares with us how we can put the world back into …

A-type personalities are driven. They push themselves to the limit, are driven to come out on top, and expect no less from everyone around them. The businessdirectory.com site describes them this way: "A-type …

"You can't teach experience." -- Nikki

Domenique (Nikki) Selby is a retired U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Officer with over 23 years of service. She spent the first 10 years of service as a Hospital Corpsman to include 8 years …

"Opinions are debated; beliefs are stated." -- Scot Spooner

Robert Gowin, Erich Martin, and Tom Satterly welcomed Scot Spooner to the podcast this week. We first talk about Scot's military career where he was a breacher …

Many of us go through life aspiring to lead others, yet the key to success is knowing how and when to follow.

Robert Gowin, Paul Martinez, Erich …

Shawn Ryan is a former US Navy SEAL who served with SEAL Teams 2 and 8 deploying to multiple conflict zones and fighting in both OIF (Iraq) and OEF …

Regarding the last chapter of his book Making a Nightstalker: "Helping someone else who was in your same position, is worth it." --David Burnett

David Burnett is a former U.S. Army chinook crew chief who served with the …

“Your mind is exponentially stronger than your body and if there is something you want to do; your mind will enable your body to find a way” -- Patty …

Have you ever wondered what happens when you get a Green Beret, a Delta Force operator, a Ranger, and a Navy SEAL in a room to talk about their training pipeline and background? You'll want to tune in to find out.

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Jeff Tiegs spent 28 years in the U.S. Army starting out as a Ranger in 1st Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment and 2nd Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment before attending selection and becoming a Special Forces officer with 10th Special …

Mike Wisecup is a retired U.S. Navy Commander and SEAL with multiple combat deployments. He served as the aide to camp to the Chairman of the Joint …

In the words of Freddie Mercury and Queen:
"Pressure pushing down on me,
Pressing down on you, no man ask for,
Under pressure that burns a building down,
Splits a family in two,
Puts people on streets

Chipping around,
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Before Brad was kicking in doors and hunting down bad guys with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and later as a Tier 1 operator in “The Unit” (aka CAG or Delta Force) over the span of his 20-year U.S. Army career, he …

The odds are pretty good that you've watched Netflix's series Stranger Things before. In the recent series, Jennifer Marshall played the mother of the character "Max". She's also been on hit television shows Hawaii …

It's not often that we run across someone who goes from being a U.S. Navy SEAL and who then switch branches to the U.S. Army and become a 160th SOAR pilot! Meet Michael Rutledge and listen to his amazing story of how he …

As a leader, building team cohesion and trust is a must. Trust is the foundation on which a leader can build on. In this episode, we are joined by Blayne Smith. In January 2009, Smith, then a Detachment Commander for …

Perception is reality. In today's society and the jury of public opinion, once people create a perception about you, it becomes reality. It then becomes harder to sway their first impression or opinion. Our daily lives …

Having a feeling of losing your 'tribe' and your sense of identity is difficult. Isolation, depression, and anger can easily creep in.

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A combat mission. A bullet to his abdomen. His last rites read to him. Determination. The love and strength of his wife. This is the story of Kevin …

Situational awareness is being aware of what is happening around you in terms of where you are, where you are supposed to be, and whether anyone or anything around you is a threat to your health and safety. Simply, it's …

Selection and indoctrination. Underwater Egress Training. Combat Diver Course. Advanced Paramedic Training. Airborne Training. Military Free Fall. Survival and Rescue. Rope Climbing.

Pararescuemen (also known as PJs) …

War is hell and those who've seen combat can attest to it. In every situation, a person must make the right decision.

In this episode, a former CAG/Delta Force operator, Army Ranger Sniper, Air Force Special Operations …

In this episode, Robert is joined by long time friend, Don Fox. Don is a former U.S. Army E-7/SFC Ranger Instructor who decided to become an officer. He takes us down a journey through his career as an enlisted and as …

“Greg, Greg, we are under attack,” were the last words from Ambassador John Christopher Stevens to his deputy Greg Hicks over the phone from Benghazi office shortly after the attack began around 9:30 p.m.

“If you don’t …

Vincent 'Rocco" Vargas is not your typical actor on set. That's because he is one of a new brand of heroes among soldiers, wounded warriors and …

Aaron Guyett is a husband, father, Onnit Master Coach, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, and founder of Innovative Results (sold 2017), Battle Ropes …

In every day life, we excel more as we begin to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Rick Alexander is familiar with the uncomfortable and has spent much of his life living on the edge. He is a former BUD/S …

Women have been serving alongside special operations units for nearly two decades. Several years ago the military allowed women the opportunity to …

For the first time, a female soldier has passed the U.S. Army's Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) course. This is one step of many ahead …

When an Airman needs saving, it’s the PJs duty to do everything they can to bring them home. As members of Air Force Special Operations, Pararescue (PJ) specialists rescue and recover downed aircrews from hostile or …

The military strives to create the elite warrior. Excellent physical fitness, stamina, and endurance are at the foundation of building the ultimate …

Tune in to this episode to hear a total badass operator who never lets anything stand in his way of his Unrelenting Pursuit of Excellence.

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Some leaders just can't seem to get out of their own way. Robert, Tom Satterly, and Scott Johnson talk about indecisive leadership.

Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 …

Anger was a tool used in combat and it kept us alive, it was needed for survival. It's a natural response. How does a warfighter deal with it when at …

Jay is the COO of Fusion Tactical, but before that he separated from the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Senior Sergeant (18Z) and Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D) with the elite Tier 1 Combat Applications Group …

Shooting the shit around being honest with ourselves. Cool guy/gal or not, we are just keeping it real in this episode.

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The crew has some good laughs with our old friend Kristian Ritter. Kristian was originally on with us as a guest on EP-55 where he kept us laughing …

If you are a new or mid-level leader that wants to know the secrets of how to be transformed and achieve your full potential, then this episode will …

Tom Satterly is a highly decorated combat veteran, who along with his teammates, was portrayed in the Oscar Winning 2001 film: Black Hawk Down.
Tom served in the Army 25 years, 20 in the US Military’s most elite Tier …

SSG (RET) PAUL MARTINEZ spent seven years in Special Operations and was a Sniper assigned to the 3rd Ranger Battalion, where he fought alongside and …

Interested in expanding your brain power? Find it difficult to concentrate at work or in school? The team discusses tips that you can use to expand …

Interviewing Matt J. Salli, winner of Season 3 - SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a British Army Engineer and EOD NCO.

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Andrea N. Goldstein is the CEO of Service to School, a non-profit organization that provides free application counseling to military veterans. Their …

We are all guilty of procrastination at some point. Parkinson's law is the adage that "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion". If you are given 8 hours to accomplish something, you'll take all …

Ian Strimbeck is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he conducted training to host nation forces in small-unit tactics as an Infantry Rifleman. During that time he attained experience in combat and …

Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world (Thinkers50), Whitney Johnson is an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption; specifically, a framework which she codifies in the …

If you've never heard Emily's first podcast episode, slide back to EP-61 and listen to that episode first. Emily is a badass U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot with extensive combat experience. In the first episode she …

It's not often that you meet someone who was a U.S. Marine Infantry Officer and U.S. Naval Academy graduate who also applied to become a U.S. Army Special Forces officer; let alone while on a combat deployment. Chase …

You don't want to miss this episode that is full of awesomeness. George Briones III is a former USMC Recon Instructor, a current leader at SOFlete …

People often make excuses for why they have found the right group to connect with, or the right person in their life, or why their military …

Ryan Hawk runs the Leadership Advisory team at Brixey & Meyer. Ryan has been a student, teacher, and practitioner of leadership and performance …

You are the master of your own destiny. There are coaches and mentors who can help guide you toward developing a plan, but you must be the one who determines what you will do, the timing, and be responsible for the …

People deal with stress and life's difficulties in different ways. Coping skills are methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations. …

Listen to this episode and hear from a U.S. Army Ranger as he talks about teamwork, the importance of teamwork as Rangers, and how he is now using the traits and knowledge the earned from being an Army Ranger to help …

EP-134: Erich Martin - Two is One, One is None

Without a contingency plan, you may never reach the mission. Erich shares what he learned in Special Forces and the saying of "Two is One, One is None" to focus on …

Excellence and success are dependent upon the individuals willingness to put in the hard work to achieve it. A person has to know their strengths and their weaknesses before they can move forward. Even when on the …

Sabina Hogh accomplished something that no international female medic had done 53 years prior. Spend time with a Danish Army medic as Sabina shares …

Bryan Myers talks about how he came into the U.S. Army under a Ranger contract and was recruited while at Airborne School to go to Special Forces …

Four veterans decided to pick up a ruck and hump from San Diego to Washington D.C.. Why? Listen in to find out.

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a member of the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)? Making A Nightstalker: The Triumph and Near Tragedy of a Special Operations Aviator. Guest: …

Two former Navy SEALs talk about their approach to life and business. They know what it means to say "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday".

Former frogman Remi Adelake returns as a guest host along with Robert, Mike Pritts, …

A new episode format that we'll call the WSO (Weekly Sound Off). Robert shares his own experience and tips to help you find your personal success.

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It's not often that you get a personal one-on-one coaching opportunity with a former door kicker and resident badass. LTO’s founder, Otis McGregor, …

Have you found yourself resorting to alcohol because of combat or certain stresses that has caused you to be in a state of depression? Alcohol and …

In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan …

Boyd Renner is a USN retired CW04 with 28 years as a Navy SEAL and 23 of that was with NSWDG (aka DEVGRU). He was part of the second extraction team to search for Marcus Luttrell after the first attempt failed known as …

We've all had times where we could have learned from others mistakes and the fix is usually a simple one.

Damian Jungermann, former Navy EOD tech, …

Remi Adeleke joined Robert, Brian, Scott Kinder, and Scott Johnson on this episode. He shared his journey from Nigeria to the Bronx, to the elite SEAL teams, and to the movie screen. His determination, never quit …

Scott Johnson served 8 years as an engineer in the British Army with most of that time in EOD. He served in many deployments, including time in …

Intelligence on the battlefield provides leaders the information they need to make informed decisions. Geo Owl serves alongside special operators in combat and shares analytical data from drone video feeds to catch the …

John Krotec is a U.S. Army veteran and the founder of Greenzone Hero, a company that works to connect active duty military and their families to corporate organizations who service their needs. John joins Robert, Kat, …

In this episode Scott Kinder and Robert are joined by Paul Martinez (former US Army 3rd BN, 75th Ranger Regiment sniper) and we welcome Nate Weber to …

Stop talking; start doing. Scott Kinder joins Robert for this episode and the two talk about the reasons why some people will never be promoted.

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You should strive to raise your ceiling everyday by competing at the highest levels. Scott Kinder joins Robert, Mike, and Brian.

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The team discusses the importance of continuous improvement and living a balanced life.

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Regret is not something openly discussed in the veteran or military community, yet many do feel a since of regret about something. David Rose, author …

Respect is earned over time. It's the cornerstone of great leadership. Show others respect, you'll earn respect.

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George Briones III of SOFlete joins the team again and we discuss stress in the military, in combat, at home, and how to manage it.

A special Veterans Day offer! Until 11 Nov 2017 you can use code Mentors4mil30 to …

Get your priorities straight. Drew (Baer Solutions), George (SOFlete), and Brian (KCSL) join Robert on this episode to discuss how prioritization …

What happens when you invite a Marine Recon, an Air Force PJ, and an Army Green Beret to a podcast? George from SOFlete, Brian from KCSL, and Drew …

Drew served in the U.S. Army Special Forces as an 18B and joined Jason and Robert to talk about unconventional policing and the SOF lessons learned …

George Briones III is the Head of Human Performance with SOFlete HQ and is a former Recon Marine. He joins Brian from Keep Calm & Save Lives (The Movement), Robert, and Jason Dickinson to discuss the importance of …

In this episode Brian and Sean from Keep Calm & Save Lives (The Movement) join Robert as hosts and the three welcome Damian back to the show. …

Brian of Keep Calm & Save Lives (KCSL) joins Robert as a host and the two discuss what it takes to go beyond whats expected and how leaders …

Whether you are thinking about being a badass and entering into special operations forces, you are transitioning from the military, or you are exploring a new career path as a civilian, you need to listen to this …

Mike, Kat, and Robert discuss combat situational awareness and how that also applies to the private sector. They also discuss the best learning …

Brian and Sean from Keep Calm and Save Lives or KCSL are active duty USAF Pararescue (PJs) and they answer the question: "How good looking is too good looking for special operations?" - We find out today with Brian and …

Nick Benas, QMHA is a Qualified Mental Health Associate and a former United States Marine Sergeant as well as Iraqi Combat Veteran. Nick is the former Director of Business Operations for Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare, a …

Phil Hayes-St. Clair is a former soldier in the Australian Army and current entrepreneur. He has experience building and selling companies and has …

In this episode, LTC Joe Buccino, Public Affairs Officer for the 82nd Airborne Division, America's Guard of Honor, and host of the All American Legacy Podcast for the 82nd ABN DIV, joined Mike Pritts and Robert Gowin to …

In his book The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat the Small Stuff, Andy Andrews wrote how he believes the reason most people can't achieve …

In this episode KC Finnegan (US Army Special Forces) and Jason Dickinson (US Army Special Forces) join Robert and they discuss the importance of having sufficient data to make informed decisions. Jason and KC share …

KC Finnegan is a US Army Special Forces officer. He is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point and was initially a mechanized infantry officer before attending Special Forces selection. In this episode, we …

Jason Dickinson and Robert talk about arriving into a seasoned unit as a new leader. The things to think about so that you build team cohesion and …

"It seems like everyone is stating the importance of being resilient, especially in the business world. The trouble is, not many people talk about how to build resiliency." Jason Dickinson recently separated from the US …

At some point in your career you may become a leader. You may already be a young leader and are currently struggling through it. It's not easy being a leader and, trust us, you'll make plenty of mistakes along the way! …

John Fenzel is a retired senior Army Special Forces officer who has served on battlefields throughout world. He has served on the personal staff of the Secretary of Defense, as a Special Assistant to the Vice President, …

Combat veterans now have a place to go to reconnect with like minds and to assist them with the transition back to the private sector. Nick Hamm created the Warrior Built Foundation to honor the service and sacrifice of …

Imagine finding that you are genetically predisposed for the genetic mutation BRCA2. According to the National Cancer Institute, BRCA2 (Breast Cancer 2, Early Onset) is "a gene on chromosome 13 that normally helps to …

In this episode, Sammy Durrani joins Robert and Mike to discuss her military background, her heritage, and the history that has shaped much of what …

Too often we see companies who are not able to see the value that separating military bring to their organization. Bram and Robert discuss the values, ethos, skills, leadership, and other tangible benefits that veterans …

Brad Genereux spent 22 years serving in the USN as a SEABEE. As a career military man, Brad Genereux deployed eleven times around the globe. Deployment demons pursued him until Brad confronted the inner darkness …

This episode is socked full of great tips for anyone making a career change as well as active duty military considering transition within the next …

Fiona Heloise was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Military Police branch who recently decided that she needed to make a career change in …

George Briones III is the founder of GB3 Athletics and Team Head Coach at SOFlete. He served 8 years in the USMC with part of that in Recon and as a BRC instructor. In this episode, he is joined by Robert Gowin, Mike …

Eric DeVries retired from the U.S. Air Force Dec 2012. He earned a master degree in sport and performance psychology. Since his military separation, …

KOTA Longboards founder, Mike Maloney, and Mentors for Military founder, Robert Gowin, have similar experiences of serving their country and also of climbing the corporate ladder to become executives. In this episode, …

Nick is a UH-60M U.S. Army aviator who joined the Army for the purpose of following his passion; to serve his country, live in the sky, and aid …

Taylor Drescher is a 1LT in the U.S. Marines and is currently serving as the battalions Logistics Officer, Uniformed Victim Advocate Officer, Safety Officer, and Logistics Company Executive Officer for the 1st Marine …

Change is all around us and will continue to occur. How we adapt to the change is so important. We discuss steps to help you adapt to the changing …

Scott Kinder served in differing roles on an Operational Detachment – Alpha (A-team) in the US Army Special Forces before transitioning to civil …

William Oatis is a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier (Green Beret) that in the Spring of 2012 began the VETERAN FIRE COOKING PROJECT, a one person …

Robert discusses some of the differences between a manager role and a leader role in both the military and in the private sector. From an enlisted …

Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Kat Kaelin share personal experiences that became teachable moments in their lives. These teachable moments are meant …

U.S. Army Captain Derick Carver was on a patrol in the Afghan desert when he hit an IED. The blast destroyed his left leg almost to the pelvis, and …

Many organizations are not developing leaders at the rate at which they are needed. Developing leaders is paramount to organizational and mission success. Demographic trends are indicating that we will have a shortfall …

This is a revised version of a podcast from about a year ago. In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive marketplace, it is crucial for organizations to be flexible enough to change. This is true for the military and …

Stuart Pearson went on a routine patrol to observe and possibly attack a Taliban checkpoint near Kajaki Dam in Helmand province. As his patrol …

Bram Connolly left his Adelaide home at sixteen to work on a sheep station. He joined the Australian Army as a seventeen year old and rose through …

Damian is currently serving on active duty with the U.S. Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Chief Petty Officer (E7). He's served on …

Bryce Mahoney joins Robert Gowin and Mike Glover on this podcast. We discuss the increase of special operations forces op tempo and the role they …

Mylee Cardenas served in the U.S. Army as a civil affairs non-commissioned officer before volunteering to join the cultural support team …

Kinessa Johnson is a U.S. Army veteran. After separation from the military, she trained in weapons. She has always been passionate about saving the "big 5" animals from extinction in Africa. She talks about her previous …

Aaron Williamson, works with actors, top athletes and other film personnel to help them achieve their fitness goals for films, competitive seasons or special events. Aaron is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran fueled by …

"Do No Harm" is a short-film about a combat medic attempting to hold onto humanity in an inhumane situation. This is a noble and beautiful thing. But …

Jason Carl Fox aka "Foxy" joined us. Foxy joined the Royal Marines at the age of 16 and after spending ten years with them, he joined the British Special Boat Service (Special Forces) and spent the next ten years on …

Emily Hills began her U.S. Army career as a wheel vehicle mechanic and recovery vehicle operator. While serving in combat, she saw the important role …

Larry Moores was former US Army enlisted and began his career in 1982 with 1/75 Rangers in Savannah where he was deployed to Grenada. He then chose …

Bryan "Bam Bam" Marshall is the founder of Wishes for Warriors Foundation who has a mission of showing heroes that whether wounded of body and mind, they are still able to live out their passions; whether it is through …

Kristian Ritter (aka seastate21) joins Robert and Mike P. to talk about preparing for attendance at the USMC Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC), the differences between Marine Reconnaissance Special Operations Command …

We talk about the actions required by anyone who is placed in an active shooter situation. Mike Glover shares the steps a person should take that may …

Jared Bullock served with the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) as a SFC/E7 18E (communications) Non-commissioned Officer while on active …

Kristian Ritter is also known as "seastate21" on Instagram. We talk to him about what it's like to go from enlisting into the USMC and becoming a Force Recon Marine. He shares stories with us about going through the …

Rob Principato is one of the founding members of Military Muscle, an apparel company that includes a non-profit foundation supporting PTSD and veteran suicide awareness. Bob Cicherillo joined as a guest host and we talk …

After receiving several requests and questions about military enlistment, the podcast team talks about the steps of enlisting into the Army and the Army Ranger contract. They also discuss Special Forces, the training, …

Colin is a British SAS soldier. A current author and actor. We caught up with him to talk about his involvement with the SF Experience, where a small …

Bob earned his pro card at the 2000 USA's after 13 hard years of competing in amateur contests. He started training when he was 12 and competed in …

Karl Monger served in the Army as an officer and for a period of time with the 75th Ranger Regiment. He describes the genesis of what later became the non-profit, Gallant Few, and how it's mission is to prevent veteran …

Mike was U.S. Army Special Forces with more than 18 years of military service. Mike has operated at the highest levels of Special Forces. He has …

Kat and Robert attended the 2016 Ranger Hall of Fame indoctrination ceremony at Fort Benning, GA. They talk about the people they met and the individual stories. They met Larry Moores, a platoon leader in Mogadishu, …

Marcus Burleson deployed to Afghanistan in October 2011, and just two months later sustained life-threatening injuries while attempting to disarm an improvised explosive device (IED). His story is inspiring after …

Brian "Tosh" Chontosh is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Major that was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and was twice awarded the Bronze …

Mike, Robert, and Kat catch everyone up on their current status. Mike discusses his challenge of attending a college masters program. Kat talks about …

Steve Heaney joined the British Army in 1986 and in January 1990 he undertook selection for X Platoon, more formally known as the Pathfinders, and at …

Discovering your purpose or passion is not always easy. For some, it's better to evaluate and live your life in shorter increments instead of trying …

James Webb and Paul Martinez served in the U.S. Army 3/75th Ranger Regiment. After separating from the military they became ranchers in Virginia …

Robin Hollington from Rock 2 Recovery joined the podcast along with Sabrina Waterhouse and Laura Millington from Team Fortitude. The mission of Rock …

Geoff is a Navy SEAL and currently runs Shadow Works Group in California. Shadow Works is a patriotic infused brand that encourages smartly pushing limits and challenging the human spirit. Shadow Works hires and works …

Johnny Joey Jones was a Staff Sergeant in the Marines. While in, he requested a lateral move into the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialty and in 2010 was deployed with his unit to the Helmand Province of …

Byron was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. His six years of active duty included one deployment to Iraq and two company commands. He recently published a …

Lex McMahon is a former Marine who serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Titan Fighting Championships and is also the President of Alchemist MMA, a fighter management company he runs alongside CEO MC Hammer. He is …

For some Americans, Memorial Day is seen as a start to their summer holidays, a time when they open the pool, or they have a cookout and invite …

It's important to maintain a routine post military. Time management and sticking to a routine will allow you to have a more productive day. A good routine also helps remove anxiety and stress that can develop due to …

The team planned on discussing the alarming number of cases where veterans are homeless, depressed, and committing suicide. We then received a request to address these issues and more, both within the U.S. and in …

David Rutherford is the founder of Team Froglogic. He is a US Navy SEAL, current motivational speaker, coach and author. He joins the show as a guest host where we talk about overcoming the fear of failure faced by many …

Matt Johnson is a British Army veteran turned cop who joined Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Kat Kaelin to describe his struggles with post traumatic stress (PTSD) and how he manages the mental disorder after 20 years …

Robert and Mike heard that some former service members find themselves bored at work post military or that they can't find the structure that existed when they were within the military. The podcast discusses ways to …

Colin MacLachlan joined the Royal Scots when he was 15. He spent 10 years in the Regiment and then a further 12 years as a member of the SAS. He left …

Mark Llano is the owner and driver of Serket Racing, a seasoned veteran and entrepreneur dedicated to bettering the lives of his fellow veterans. …

Larry Broughton is a former US Army Special Forces soldier and current CEO that has combined all of his life experience, as well as a not-so-shabby …

Understanding how to use your post military educational benefits can be challenging. Robert, Mike, and Kat discuss the GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, tuition assistance, VONAPP, and other items to help you get on your way.

Matthew Griffin, or "Griff", is the CEO and co-founder of Combat Flip Flops. A graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point with a degree in Engineering Management. Griff served in the 75th Ranger Regiment as a …

Andrew Marr of Warrior Angels Foundation, Mondo Pimentel of De Espresso Liber, and Mark Pew of Prium join the podcast team of Robert, Mike, Rudy, and Kat to discuss veteran post traumatic stress and military sexual …

Robert, Scott, Mike, Rudy, and Kat discuss the challenge separating military encounter when they transition to the private sector and back to home life. The team shares tips on how to quickly assimilate and adapt to …

LTC Lochner joins the podcast team of Robert Gowin, Scott Kinder, Rudy Lindsey, Mike Pritts, and Kat Kaelin to share how he's preparing for retirement soon. We also discuss women entering special operations and on the …

Within most organizations, determining the compensation for positions within a company is very scientific. Organizations utilize benchmarking reports to aid them in determining compensation for each job title based on …

James Weirick is a retired Marine LTC and Judge Advocate. He is also a contributor at Task & Purpose. He joined Robert Gowin, Scott Kinder, Mike Pritts, and Susan Daood to talk about his own service and military …

The podcast team of Robert Gowin, Scott Kinder, Rudy Lindsey, Mike Pritts and Susan Daood talked to the wives of Rudy and Mike as well as Kat Kaelin …

Larry is an award-winning entrepreneur & CEO, best-selling author, keynote speaker, mentor and veteran. He joined Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, Scott Kinder, Mike Pritts, and Susan Daood on the podcast on the topic of …

Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Susan Daood talk with Kat Kaelin about transition, veteran homelessness, and the challenges following separation. Kat …

The team tackles the differences between a coach and a mentor in this episode of "In the Strategy Room". They provide examples of each, share their own personal experiences, help you know when to consider seeking a …

During this podcast Robert Gowin, Scott Kinder, Mike Pritts, Susan Daood, and Ron Schwery discussed the importance of having a solid plan that …

Robert Gowin, Scott Kinder, Mike Pritts, and Susan Daood discuss "Pride & Prejudice" as a topic "In the Strategy Room" show. There is a feeling of satisfaction and pride from military accomplishments, but at times …

Susan Daood joined Robert Gowin and Scott Kinder on the Mentors for Military podcast and they discussed the challenges of translating military experience within the private sector and how at times things get lost in …

Rob Clapper from Your Grateful Nation (YourGratefulNation.org) joined Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, Scott Kinder, and Mike Pritts "In the Strategy …

Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, Scott Kinder and Mike Pritts talk about the topic of "problem solving" which applies to aspects of transition from the …

Robert Gowin, Scott Kinder and Mike Pritts talk "In the Strategy Room" about the three planning considerations for your transition from the military or when thinking about your next position if you are a veteran. It's …

Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, Scott Kinder, and Mark McCowan discuss the topic of adaptability/change. The ability to evolve and change or be adaptable …

Mike Pritts, Robert Gowin, and Scott Kinder tackle the topic of not leaving your success to others in this episode of “In the Strategy Room.” The show is centered around the article Mike wrote “The Army’s Transition …

Alex and Mondo from De Espresso Liber - a coffee roasting company - joined Mentors for Military podcast to share their military experience, the journey to entrepreneurship and the challenges of running a growing …

In this "In the Strategy Room" episode Robert Gowin and Scott Kinder discuss what is a network, how to build it, the ways to contact and use a …

Joe Healey is a former US Army Special Forces (Green Beret) that recently transitioned from the Army and now leads the Next Ridgeline at the Green Beret Foundation. The Next Ridgeline is a program that provides current …

Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, and Scott Kinder join one another "In the Strategy Room" on the subject of communication barriers for our military and the private sector.

Mark McCowan is an active duty Green Beret that is transitioning soon and shares his plans while we offer tips to help him be more successful through …

Judy Wade, Executive Coach, shares thoughts on "Living Your Purpose". She provides steps on how to find your purpose and create a personal brand (mission statement) for using/marketing your brand in resume, interviews, …

Scott Kinder, author of Ground Truth and former US Army Special Forces (Green Beret) joined the guys from Mentor for Military and discussed his time on active duty, his transition, starting a company and how he's …

Rudy Lindsey, aka CPT Jack Ontario, is a former US Army Special Forces (Green Beret)soldier that separated in 2014 and is currently a custom rod …