Best Combat Rescue Officer Podcasts (2024)

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#141 Bob Mitchell Pt 2 - Spy Tradecraft, Pilot, Special Forces Warrant Officer 1:14:46

1d ago1:14:46

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Bob Mitchell returns for a second episode, describing his Army career and the many astounding accomplishments during his time. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.org/medevac https://www.medevacpodcast.com/https:…

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Clip 040 | Foreign Commando Courses | Delta Force Operator Tom Satterly 10:44

6h ago10:44

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Tom Satterly retired as a Delta Force Operator but began his Army career as an engineer stationed in Europe. Tom took advantage of opportunities to attend commando courses hosted by both the French and German militaries. Hear the entire conversation on Ep. 176 available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon. Support the show…

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#140 Bob Mitchell Pt1 - Green Beret and Helicopter Pilot 1:06:22

12d ago1:06:22

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Bob Mitchell led a remarkable career in the Army as an Infantryman, Green Beret, Helicopter Pilot and finally returning to Special Forces before retirement. This is part 1 of 2 of an amazing story told by the man himself. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference mak…

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Ep. 217 | John Dailey | MARSOC Det 1 Chief Sniper 2:18:15

2d ago2:18:15

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John Dailey is a retired Marine sniper who served with the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 as the Chief Sniper. He was an original member of the unit and helped build their Sniper program from the ground up. In 2004, he and his team served in Iraq as part of a Navy Seal task unit and the snipers were successfully used to eliminate targets in Najaf…

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Clip 039 | First Deployment with Australian Special Operations | Troy Knight 8:59

1d ago8:59

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Troy Knight is a retired Australian combat controller (CCT), private military contractor, and author of Havoc-06. In this clip taken from Ep. 147 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, Knight talks about his first deployment as a CCT and how his team hit the ground running with kinetic operations on his first day in country. Support the show https://ww…

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#139 Dan Frye - Veteran, Firefighter, Cancer Survivor 57:12

20d ago57:12

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Dan's amazing story began when he joined the Army as an 11B. Leaving the military to become a firefighter started his over 25 years of civil service during which time he was extremely successful in his field but also fought through and survived a cancer diagnosis. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and …

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Ep. 216 | Jason Angell | ANGLICO Officer and Marine Infantryman 1:52:14

6d ago1:52:14

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Jason Angell was an enlisted Marine infantryman that left the service after an injury and came back as an officer. He participated in the invasion of Iraq and also served as an ANGLICO Firepower Control Team leader during a deployment to Ramadi. Check out Jason's book through the link below! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://…

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#138 Amanda Martinez - PTSD Foundation Veteran Coordinator 1:02:31

12d ago1:02:31

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Amanda is recently retired from the Air Force and now works as a Veteran Coordinator for the PTSD foundation. She shares her experience in the military and how she continues to assist servicemembers and veterans even after her government service.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want …

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Clip 038 | Delta Force Operator Training Course 10:16

21d ago10:16

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Robert Keller is a former Army Ranger, Green Beret, and Delta Force Operator. Robert now owns Range Werx Florida and provides tactics instruction across the country. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Robert's site https://www.rangewerx.com/…

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Clip 037 | Attack on PB Orbi and FOB Shir Ghazi | ANGLICO Marine Clay Nygard 12:55

28d ago12:55

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Clay Nygard is an ANGLICO Marine and artillery officer supporting the Georgian Liaison Teams working with the Republic of Georgia forces that were attacked at Patrol Base Orbi and Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi with two separate car bombs in the summer of 2013. The full interview (Ep. 179) is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, an…

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#137 - Sean Brown - Paragon Brokerage 56:38

21d ago56:38

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Dave Reid and Christian Meyers are joined by Sean Brown, Sean is the founder and CEO of Paragon Brokerage, one of the worlds largest Military Exchange marketing organizations. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.…

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Ep. 215 | Doug Petersen | Vietnam Dustoff Pilot & UH-60 Instructor 1:34:25

1M ago1:34:25

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Doug Petersen was a dustoff pilot in the Vietnam War and was shot down two times during his tour. Doug earned the callsign DUSTOFF 34 after becoming an aircraft commander for the Bell UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) and flew over 950 combat hours. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.co... https://www.anglicoshop.com https://www.patreon.com/former...…

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#136 - Robert Irvine - World-Class Chef and Philanthropist 1:14:32

28d ago1:14:32

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Robert Irvine is a world-class chef and entrepreneur, and a tireless philanthropic supporter of our nation’s military. The host of Food Network’s hit show Restaurant: Impossible. His charity, The Robert Irvine Foundation, has given back to our nation's defenders since 2014 by funding programs to address wounds both visible and invisible. Learn more…

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#135 - Middleman Initiative - Sam McKamey 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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Sam McKamey is a former Marine and currently serving in the Air Force. He wanted to contribute to his fellow veterans but did not feel that starting his own non-profit was a good solution. Instead he has acted as a middleman, guiding individuals and connecting them to the best organizations that fit their needs and situation. Learn more about the R…

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#134 - Operators Association Founder Zack Hughes 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

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Zack Hughes is a Special Forces veteran and founder and CEO of Operators Association, a program designed to mentor and train young men to prepare them for the selection process of their desired Special Operations unit. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a…

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#133 Until Death Collective - Ash and Sean Vasquez Combat Mental Illness with Physical Activity 1:11:40

2M ago1:11:40

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Sean and Ashley Vasquez founded Until Death Collective, an organization that uses physical activity to assist with combatting mental illness. Sean and Ashley discuss their backgrounds in the military and fitness industry as well as their own life challenges that led them to meeting each other and starting the organization together to help others. L…

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Clip 036 | Shot Down in Vietnam | Capt Jerry Geller 18:59

2M ago18:59

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Marine F-4 Phantom pilot Jerry Geller was shot down in Vietnam while conducting a bombing run on an enemy mortar position. This clip is taken from Ep. 012 which is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…

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Ep. 214 | Ken Kraus | Marine Taken Hostage in Iran 3:16:54

2M ago3:16:54

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Kenneth Kraus is a former Marine embassy guard that was sent to Tehran to reinforce their posts during the Iranian Revolution. After terrorists breached the embassy walls, Ken and two other Marines fought back and ensured the safety of civilians before Ken was taken hostage and sent to the notorious Evin Prison for torture sessions. Support the sho…

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Clip 035 | MSOT 8212 | Joining the Team 7:35

2M ago7:35

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Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) at Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) attach to Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOT) for deployments after being trained and evaluated by some of the best fire supporters in the US military. This clip is taken from Ep. 142 with Ryan Stevens and is available on YouTube or ad free on Patreon. Support…

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#132 Airborne Infantry to Charity - Ryan Chastain 1:10:45

2M ago1:10:45

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Ryan Chastain is a Army Infantry veteran who served 20 years and was deployed 3 times. During his transition back to civilian life he discovered that charity work provided him with a similar sense of purpose and fulfillment that the military did. He now works with Military Warriors Support foundation that fund programs that provide veterans in need…

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Ep. 213 | Eric Sauvé | Canadian Infantry Officer and Military Blogger 1:47:11

2M ago1:47:11

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Eric Sauvé is a retired infantry officer that served with Canada's Royal 22e Régiment. Eric's military journey spanned from his entry into the Royal Military College of Canada to being an intelligence liaison with the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://…

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Clip 034 | Delta Force Operator | Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail 18:17

2M ago18:17

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Todd Opalski is a retired United States Marine Corps reconnaissance man and JSOC Delta Operator that thrives in the outdoors. In this clip taken from Ep. 166, Todd details his experience on two of the worlds hardest hiking trails. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com …

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#131 Donnie Stiles - Marine Combat Veteran Therapist 58:39

3M ago58:39

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Donnie Stiles is an 8 year Marine Corps Veteran who currently works as a mental health therapist for a VA community care provider. He shares his story and how his military background provides a unique perspective to his clients. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a differe…

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Ep. 212 | John Dailey | MARSOC Detachment 1 and Recon Sniper 2:02:23

2M ago2:02:23

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John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Recon Battalion. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com http…

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#130 Sweetgrass Wellness Retreats 1:27:45

3M ago1:27:45

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Laura Silverman is a psychotherapist and Co-Owner of Sweetgrass Wellness Retreats. She is joined by Wayne Silverman, the Chief Mindfullness Officer at Sweetgrass Wellness Retreats. Their retreat primarily offers private, guided plant medicine journeys to assist in providing relief from grief or trauma among other benefits. Get more information for …

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#129 Green Beret turned Spy - Dave Fielding 1:15:03

3M ago1:15:03

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Dave Fielding is a US Army Green Beret turned spy. He has worked for every US intelligence agency in pursuit of threats to national security. His book, Into the Darkness is a no-hold-barred memoir of not only the missions but the man and his personal life.

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Clip 033 | MARSOC JTAC | Never Stop Learning 13:13

3M ago13:13

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Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) Tony Musselman and host Justin Cramer discuss JTAC technology and Tony's pre-deployment training for his second Raider Battalion deployment. Check out the entire interview on Ep. 104! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergrpahics.com h…

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#128 John Horoho - Infantry Officer discusses HKIA evacuation 1:32:17

3M ago1:32:17

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John Horoho shares his military experience with David Reid and Christian Meyers. John wanted to follow in the footsteps of his military family members and discusses his journey as a infantry officer in the 82nd Airborne. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make…

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Ep. 211 | Brian Dickinson | Navy Rescue Swimmer and Everest Summiteer 2:00:06

3M ago2:00:06

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Brian Dickinson is a former Navy aviation rescue swimmer who is also a mountaineer that has summited Everest. After summiting the world's highest peak solo, Brian lost his sight to snow blindness and completed his descent with the ability to see. His trek from the summit was expected to take 2-3 hours and ended up taking 7 hours of feeling his way …

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#127 Donating a Kidney - John Taylor and David Jones 1:08:10

3M ago1:08:10

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David Reid and Christian Meyer are joined by John Taylor, an organ donor and David Jones, a recipient of organ donation. The two were matched with their transplants through Dove Transplant, an organization that matched living kidney donations for veterans. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you r…

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#126 Nate Cavendar - C-17 Pilot - Carry The Load 57:29

4M ago57:29

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Nate was in the Air Force serving as a C-17 Pilot from 2006-2014. He now is an ambassador for Carry The Load. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.org/medevac https://www.medevacpodcast.com/https://robertirvinefou…

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#125 Andrew Thompson - MARSOC MGySgt 1:32:54

4M ago1:32:54

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Andrew Thompson joined the Marines in 2005 and has been in the Special Operations community for his entire career. He takes time during a Reunite the Brave event, sponsored by The Robert Irvine Foundation, to discuss his career and the events and emotions he experienced with his fellow Marines. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit r…

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Ep. 210 | Nick Aicardi | Military Police and Afghan Advisor 1:18:28

4M ago1:18:28

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Nick Aicardi is a former US Marine who was Military Police and an Afghan Police Advisor. Nick also hosts the Hard to Kill Podcast where he interviews veterans from all backgrounds and it's available on most platforms. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…

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