
72 episodes

SOFcast USSOCOM
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4.9 • 293 Ratings
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SOFcast is the official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command. Listen to members of America's elite special operations forces discuss leadership, overcoming challenges, and current issues for the force. Hear from special operations personnel like Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, Army Rangers, Marine Raiders, Air Force Special Operators, pilots, medics, communicators, and more!
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S5 E3 1SG Jason Belford - A Ranger's journey to the brink of suicide and back
1SG Jason Belford is an accomplished combat veteran of the 75th Ranger Regiment and respected a military leader. On this episode 1SG Belford opens up about not only his career coming up through the Ranger Regiment but also his personal struggles with suicide, the decision to change his career path for his family, and what he's learned through his personal and professional journey. This is a story that every SOF servicemember can relate to and one you don't want to miss.
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S5 E2 Dr. Brittany Loney - Elite Cognition and Human Optimization
Operator Drift is real and can have negative effects on servicemembers, their families, and careers. Dr. Brittany Loney brings decades of research and real world experience to this discussion on helping increase operator efficiency, cognitive capability, and overall performance.
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S5 E1 Alejandro Villanueva - US Army Ranger and NFL Pro
SOFcast kicks off a new season with none other than Alejandro Villanueva, former NFL Pro and U.S. Army Ranger. We talk about life as an immigrant to the United States, his drive to serve his country, leadership under fire, and how pro football and the Army have more in common than you might think. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!
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New Season, New Hosts, Same Awesome Guests and Stories!
MGySgt Chance Stanley and retired Air Commando Mike Lundstrom introduce themselves and discuss the highlights of this upcoming season of SOFcast and the challenge and opportunities of hosting one of the DoD's top podcasts.
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S4 E13 GEN Bryan P. Fenton - USSOCOM Commander
The 13th Commander of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) U.S. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton discusses the journey that brought him to Special Operations, USSOCOM’s priorities, People – Win – Transform, and his steadfast belief that USOCOM can achieve any mission "because of the people". Don't miss this season’s finale!
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S4 E12 USSOCOM Ghost Acquisitions officers Lt. Col. Chris Michele and Cpt. Ricky Garcia
SOFcat host SGM Matt Parrish talks with Lt. Col. Chris Michele and Cpt. Ricky Garcia about the USSOCOM Ghost Program, a unique iniative under Special Operations Force's Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) that bridges the gap between SOF operators and the acquistion power they need to accomplish their missions.
Customer Reviews
Jason Belford episode
This is the first podcast I have ever cried while listening to . His story was really powerful and I’m happy he came out on the other side.
VERY GOOD
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Zach Garner
Love the show of resilience!! Keep all of the great content coming!