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Join Travis Haley with special guest, Chris White, as they reflect on the events that took place 20 years ago in Al-Najaf, Iraq.


April 4th, 2024 will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Battle of Al-Najaf, Iraq. It was on that day in 2004 that a small team of coalition forces and Blackwater Contractors faced off against the overwhelming force of the Mahdi Army. In spite of the many obstacles stacked against them, acts of courage, duty, and perseverance enabled the defending coalition and Blackwater Contractors to hold off the Mahdi Army while Blackwater Air Teams provided critical sustainment equipment and life saving evacuation efforts. The Battle of Al-Najaf represents one of the largest insurgent attacks during the Iraq War, we stand together on 4/4 in remembrance of the brave men who selflessly risked everything to save their brothers.

Travis is joined by guest Tyler Grey, former Army Ranger and Tier 1 counter terrorism unit operator turned artist/actor. Travis and Tyler sit down for a chance to discuss Veterans Day, lack of post traumatic stress, and finding purpose in self destruction.

Travis is joined by guest Christian Schauf, an avid outdoorsman, artist, director, entrepreneur and founder of Uncharted Supply Co. Christian Served 39 tours to Iraq as a musician and USO event coordinator for some of the largest labels in entertainment.  He is also recognizable from the hit show, Shark Tank, and his exhilarating action sports documentary, Bikes Over Baghdad and was the Armed Forces entertainer of the year. Join us as Travis and Christian explore stories from their past journeys and discuss the importance of survival preparedness of today.

Tyler Vargas-Andrews is a man with an iron will and a heart of gold on an incredible journey. Tyler was critically wounded in a suicide bombing at the Kabul, Afghanistan airport (Hamid Karzai International Airport) on August 26, 2021 where over 200 people and 13 fellow U.S. service members tragically lost their lives. A year later, he shares untold stories of that gruesome, yet beautiful day.

Mike Jones, otherwise known as Garand Thumb, stopped by our headquarters for a podcast and some exciting new projects. On this week's episode of The Bridge Podcast Travis and Mike talk in detail about his new company Onward Research, his journey throughout two military branches, his popular YouTube channel, and what it took to achieve these amazing milestones. Join Travis and Mike as they take a dive into the lesser-known side of the “Z list YouTuber.”

Travis and Jim Fuller sit down to discuss Jim's early years as an electrician, a rock guitarist, and the road that ultimately led him to become the world-renowned AK Master Craftsman he is today.


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Bridging gaps within our industry one conversation at a time. The Bridge is not a show about firearms, training, or the military as some might expect. It’s about people; connecting with others, sharing experiences, exchanging perspectives, and healing together through sometimes vulnerable conversations about difficult topics. We hope to help and heal others as we do so for ourselves by airing these conversations for all to hear. Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoy the show.