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Special operations military news and straight talk with the guys in the community. Hosted by former military operators. As seen ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts government category.

    Jared Shepard, Founder of Warriors Ethos and Hypori

    Jared Shepard, Founder of Warriors Ethos and Hypori

    Jared Shepard is the Founder of Warriors Ethos, a nonprofit that helps veterans transition from military to civilian life, and the CEO of Hypori, the creator of a solution for secure communication in contested environments using cellphones bought off host nation markets.
     
    Shepard reflects on his time in the military and how mentorship guided him towards IT instead of following the path of an infantryman. This life-changing choice led him to where he is today. He emphasizes the importance of seeking mentorship and helping others, especially when it is inconvenient, as that is when it truly matters.
     
    Learn more about Warriors Ethos and Hypori:
     
    - https://www.warriorsethos.org/
     
    - https://www.hypori.com/
     
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    • 53 min
    Sgt Maj (Ret.) Randall Surles, U.S. Army, Former Green Beret and Freelance Military Editor

    Sgt Maj (Ret.) Randall Surles, U.S. Army, Former Green Beret and Freelance Military Editor

    Sgt Maj (Ret.) Randall Surles, U.S. Army, is a former Green Beret with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He served almost 30 years, deploying over twenty times to South America, the Middle East, and Africa, with notable service in Panama. After retiring from the military, Surles transitioned his expertise and leadership skills to the literary world, becoming a freelance military editor and ghostwriter.
     
    Surles shares his journey of how to self-publish books (and e-books) and the many landmines you may encounter. From profit sharing with Amazon, overcoming negative comments on social media, and having your intellectual property stolen, Surles dives into what aspiring writers can expect to encounter in the pursuit of making writing a career and what they can do about it. 
     
    Learn more about Sgt Maj (Ret.) Randall Surles:
     
    Website: https://militaryeditor.com/
     
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    CMSgt Jason David, USAF (Ret.), Purple Heart Ambassador and Veteran Suicide Advocate

    CMSgt Jason David, USAF (Ret.), Purple Heart Ambassador and Veteran Suicide Advocate

    Chief Master Sergeant Jason David, USAF (Retired), is a 22-year veteran who first joined the Air Force as a radio and television broadcaster. His unique position within the military, interfacing with a wide variety of personalities, provided him with a wealth of experience that he now intends to share with the world.
     
    Veterans often find purpose in the military and lose it upon coming home. David advocates for greater awareness of veteran suicide and shares the many resources available to veterans, both within and outside of the VA. He also recounts the story of how he earned his Purple Heart—a tragic event that has since shaped his life and galvanized his decision to fight for veterans' rights to live normal lives in the US.
     
    If you are a veteran contemplating self-harm, seek help from these resources: 
     
    https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/ Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-david-72791966/  
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    • 57 min
    Col. Keith Nightingale, (Ret.), Special Forces Veteran and Author of 'Phoenix Rising'

    Col. Keith Nightingale, (Ret.), Special Forces Veteran and Author of 'Phoenix Rising'

    Col. Keith Nightingale, USA (Ret.) served for 25 years with notable roles in commanding airborne units and especially in operating with special operations forces. He was involved in some of the most significant military operations of his time, including actions during the Vietnam War, the Iran Hostage Rescue Mission (Operation Eagle Claw), and the invasion of Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury).
     
    Colonel Nightingale shares behind-the-scenes insights into his operations in Latin America, from having the host nation join the AWACS to target illegal drug labs to battling drug cartels in countries like Nicaragua, Colombia, and Panama. He also talks about snippets of his book 'Phoenix Rising' and how the US failure in Iran led to the continuation and development of special forces into what it is today.
     
    Get a copy of Keith's latest book 'Phoenix Rising': https://amzn.to/3ysAsp6
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    • 54 min
    Corey Feldman, IDF Special Forces Veteran and Reservist

    Corey Feldman, IDF Special Forces Veteran and Reservist

    Corey Feldman is a former IDF special forces combatant and active reservist who answered the call to fight Hamas. As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, propaganda and lies drive a wedge between both sides of the conflict. Corey addresses some of the most controversial accusations against the IDF, with the most grave being genocide and encroachment.
     
    While mainstream media vilifies IDF actions in Gaza, Corey sets the record straight on the actual measures taken on the ground to reduce civilian casualties, a reality completely absent in other warzones. Feldman also takes a look at historical precedence, like the Hamas charter to erase Israel from the map, and the fact that the only language the Middle East has ever known is violence.
     
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    • 57 min
    Susan Tate Ankeny, World War II Nonfiction Author of 'American Flygirl'

    Susan Tate Ankeny, World War II Nonfiction Author of 'American Flygirl'

    Susan Tate Ankeny is a nonfiction World War 2 history book author whose works include 'The Girl and the Bombardier' and her newest book, 'American Flygirl'. 'American Flygirl' recounts the inspiring story of Hazel Ying Lee, the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot’s license and fly with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) despite the widespread anti-Asian sentiment back then.
     
    Hazel refused to be deterred by discrimination due to her gender and her status as the daughter of Chinese immigrants. Just one year after sitting in on a friend's flight lesson, she earned her pilot's license and was on the way to the front against the Japanese. She would posthumously receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for her extraordinary service and patriotism.
     
    Learn more about Susan: https://susantateankeny.com/
     
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    • 50 min

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