Best GBI Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 351 - Ian Fritz (U.S. Air Force / 'What The Taliban Told Me') 1:38:37

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At eighteen, Ian Fritz joined the Air Force out of necessity and was soon selected to become an Airborne Cryptologic Linguist in the war in Afghanistan. Over the course of two tours, Fritz listened to the Taliban for hundreds of hours, all over the country night and day, in moments of peace and in the middle of battle. WHAT THE TALIBAN TOLD ME (Sim…

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Ep. 350 - Patrick Brown (U.S. Army / The Warrior Alliance) 1:23:30

7M ago1:23:30

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Patrick Brown joined the Army in 2005 as an Infantryman in the US Army, deploying to multiple combat zones throughout his service. Immediately after service, he became a US Army Survival, Escape, Resistance, Evasion (SERE-C) instructor to soldiers who were at high risk of being captured while overseas. Patrick would go on contract work for various …

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Ep. 349 - Mikael Cook (U.S. Army / Author, 'Life and Death at Abbey Gate') 1:22:17

7M ago1:22:17

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Mikael Cook is a former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and veteran of the war in Afghanistan. During the August 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan, Mikael was a part of the #DigitalDunkirk team that saved thousands of Afghan allies who had been left behind. He was personally responsible for the evacuation of 20 of our allies, most of whom have now joined him…

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Ep. 348 - Nickolas Yost (U.S. Army) 1:27:25

7M ago1:27:25

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Nickolas Yost spent a total of 13 years between the National Guard and Active Duty for the U.S. Army before exiting as a Staff Sergeant. Nickolas had multiple deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was injured in Iraq, awarded a Purple Heart, then returned to duty to deploy to Afghanistan. After his military career, Nickolas decided to wo…

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Ep. 347 - Scott Mann (U.S. Green Beret / Rooftop Leadership) 1:40:31

8M ago1:40:31

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Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today's leaders make better human conn…

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Ep. 346 - Chris Corbin (U.S. Army Special Forces / Sergeant First Class) 1:57:57

8M ago1:57:57

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Sergeant First Class Chris Corbin entered military service in July 1995. Prior to becoming a Green Beret with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), he served in various Army units such as the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division (1995-1999), and the 1st Battalion, and 75th Ranger Regiment (1999-2002). On February 17th, 2011, Corbin was on his thi…

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Ep. 345 - John Ballenger (U.S. Marines / Marine One Pilot) 1:18:44

8M ago1:18:44

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John Ballenger comes from a background of 20 years in the US Marine Corps where he primarily served as a CH-53E helicopter pilot during 4 combat tours, and was one of 7 pilots to fly Marine One for two Presidential administrations over the course of his last 5 years in uniform. Preceding his decorated military career, John had experience in railcar…

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Ep. 344 - Jamie Karnes (U.S. Marines / Special Agent, GBI) 1:19:25

8M ago1:19:25

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Sergeant Major Jamie Karnes enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in August of 1988 and spent 30 years in the military. Jamie served two deployments to Iraq and multiple overseas assignments throughout his career, including in Mortuary Affairs. Jamie spent time as a civilian law enforcement officer and part of the Georgia Bureau of Investigati…

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Ep. 343 - Ryan Neel (U.S. Green Beret) 1:22:15

8M ago1:22:15

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Ryan Neel is a retired U.S. Army CW3 who spent almost 25 years in uniform, 17 of those years with the Green Berets. Ryan had eight total deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, plus multiple other deployments around the world. Ryan Neel had his alive day back in 2005. Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop…

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Ep. 342 - Ben Bateman (U.S. Green Berets / Sportsmen For Warriors) 1:55:47

9M ago1:55:47

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Ben Bateman, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sportsmen For Warriors, is a Veteran of the United States Army. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ben served for nine years as a Commissioned Officer initially as an Infantry Officer, and then after being selected serving as a Special Forces officer, "Green Be…

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Ep. 341 - Jay Dorleus (U.S. Green Berets / Host, 'Green Beret Chronicles') 1:23:59

9M ago1:23:59

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Jay Dorleus joined the military in 2003 as a 12B combat engineer and completed basic training and AIT in July 2003. In 2003, Jay deployed in support of Iraqi freedom and redeployed in 2004. After his second Iraq deployment, Jay applied to attend Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) and was selected to attend the qualification course. Once…

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Ep. 340 - Daniel Fielding (U.S. Green Berets / Author, 'The Asset Mindset') 1:07:14

9M ago1:07:14

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Daniel Fielding is a former Special Forces Green Beret, a loving husband, a father of three children, a celebrity bodyguard, and a bestselling author. He developed the tools he puts forth in his book, 'The Asset Mindset', through his life experiences, including his time in the Special Forces. Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.ha…

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Ep. 339 - Captain Neil Hansen (Air America / Author, 'Flight') 1:17:35

9M ago1:17:35

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Neil Hansen began his aviation career as a pilot for Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa. He later spent more than a decade in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War era as a captain for Air America, the CIA’s airline that operated there during the Vietnam era and the ‘Secret War’ in Laos. Neil reveled in the risky flying that fed his adrenaline addiction. Su…

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Ep. 338 - Richard Stroud (U.S. Navy / Lockheed Martin) 51:17

10M ago51:17

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Richard 'Dick' Stroud joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 during World War II, and he continued his service through the Korean War. Richard served as a U.S. Naval Aviator with seven years active duty plus ten years of service in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was selected to be a member of the U.S. Blue Angels – the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron — …

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Ep. 337 - Brian Tally (U.S. Marines / Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act) 1:36:45

10M ago1:36:45

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Brian Tally is a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps who enlisted in 1994 and served active duty from 1995-99. He was stationed in Camp Lejeune NC; Okinawa Japan; and Camp Pendleton California during his service while also serving abroad in six different countries. Brian was a successful small business owner prior to his life changing…

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Ep. 336 - Michael Cataldi (U.S. Marines) 1:13:47

10M ago1:13:47

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Michael Cataldi joined the U.S. Marine Corps in January of 2003 and would go on to serve in the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as a Light Armored Vehicle Repairman from August of 2003 to February of 2007. When vehicles weren't broken, Michael deployed as a Dismount Scout (Infantry), Vehicle Driver, Vehicle Commander, and a Designated Ma…

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Ep. 335 - Jason Roncoroni (U.S. Army / Ordinary Hero Coaching) 1:08:32

10M ago1:08:32

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Jason Roncoroni graduated from West Point and spent over 20 years in the United States Army reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and served in multiple high level roles including battalion command, brigade executive officer and deputy director for strategic plans and policy. Jason also deployed his battalion to Afghanistan along with several oth…

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Ep. 334 - JJ Leonard (U.S. Marines / Carry The Load) 1:05:42

11M ago1:05:42

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JJ Leonard was born in Dallas, Texas in 1972. JJ received a nomination to the US Naval Academy in 1991, and began his college career there on Induction Day. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1995. He then served as an intelligence officer in the US Marine Corps for five years, specializing in aviation intelligence and strategic t…

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Ep. 333 - Pamela Zembiec (Gold Star Spouse / Major Douglas Zembiec) 2:08:29

11M ago2:08:29

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Pamela Zembiec is the Gold Star Spouse of Major Douglas Zembiec, a.k.a. “The Lion of Fallujah.” Major Zembiec served in “the Ground Branch of the CIA's Special Activities Division in Iraq when he was killed by small arms fire while leading a raid in Sadr City, a neighborhood of Baghdad, on May 11, 2007. Zembiec was leading a unit of Iraqi forces he…

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Ep. 332 - Barclay Murphy (Wife of Late Army Major, Ed Murphy) 1:20:13

11M ago1:20:13

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This week's guest is Barclay Murphy, the wife of late Army Major, Ed Murphy. Ed spent 16 years in the U.S. Army; his last assignment was in Afghanistan in 2005. He was killed in a helicopter accident on April 6th, 2005. Since her husband's passing, Barclay has worked extensively with The Gold Star Wives of America to change laws that were written m…

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Ep. 331 - Pete Strzok (U.S. Army / NY Times Best-Selling Author) 1:17:18

11M ago1:17:18

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Peter Strzok spent four years on active duty in the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division. Peter served in the FBI from 1996 to 2018, rising to the deputy of its Counterintelligence Division. During his career, Mr. Strzok worked around the world against national security threats. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Compromised: Counterintell…

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Ep. 330 - Chris Irwin (U.S. Navy SEAL / Navy SEAL Foundation) 1:36:58

11M ago1:36:58

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Chris Irwin is a retired Navy SEAL Commander who suffered from severe mental and physical chronic illness after his time in the military. Through an extensive journey of self-discovery, he overcame these conditions and now teaches mind fitness through his brand, RARE SENSE. He publishes content through Substack, including weekly training, monthly a…

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Ep. 329 - Matt Payne (U.S. Air Force / Founder, Inner Circle Solutions) 1:09:28

12M ago1:09:28

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Matt Payne spent over 9 years in the United States Air Force as a Combat Controller and is now the Founder of Inner Circle Solutions. He is a Global Leader with 30 years of experience identifying and managing security risks for Fortune 500 companies. Matt is keenly interested in emerging trends in the corporate sector and seeks to find and implemen…

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Ep. 328 - Darrell Utt (U.S. Army / Green Beret) 2:13:18

1y ago2:13:18

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After graduating high school in 1990, Darrell Utt joined the U.S. Army. During his service, Darrell was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with 'Valor' for heroic actions and leadership during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq in 2006. He was also awarded four Bronze Star Medals for achievement and service in Iraq. As a Special Forces Team Sergeant, hi…

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Ep. 327 - James Bruton (U.S. Army / Green Beret) 1:12:20

1y ago1:12:20

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James Bruton is a former U.S. Army Green Beret, retired Lieutenant Colonel, who spent 28 years in the Army between Active Duty and Reserves. James has multiple deployments to Southeast Asia, including a two year stint in Vietnam, as well into Thailand and worked a secret covert mission in Laos with the Lao Army, training and advising them. Support …

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Ep. 326 - Byron Rodgers (U.S. Marines / Executive Protection Agent) 1:42:00

1y ago1:42:00

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Byron Rodgers is a dedicated Executive Protection Agent, Video Blogger, Published Author, and Veteran with a decade of private security experience across over 60 countries. A former US Marine Corps infantry Squad Leader with two deployments to Iraq, Byron transitioned seamlessly to civilian life, becoming an Executive Protection Agent and authoring…

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Ep. 325 - Theresa Carpenter (U.S. Navy / 'Stories of Service') 1:47:03

1y ago1:47:03

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Theresa Carpenter is an active-duty Navy Commander with 27 years of service, including 10 years as an enlisted aviation electrician on the S-3B Viking aircraft. She currently serves as public affairs branch head for the maritime arm of NATO, responsible for all seagoing operations under its oversight. Upon her commissioning in 2006, she became a Su…

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Ep. 324 - Gary Volkman (U.S. Army / Military Technician) 1:42:48

1y ago1:42:48

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Gary Volkman spent a total of 24 years in the U.S. Army, between active duty and the Army National Guard. Gary served as a military technician and retired as a first sergeant. He was a combat medic and a flight medic who had multiple deployments, including Afghanistan and Bosnia. Gary also spent time in his career teaching Rescue and recently retir…

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Ep. 323 - Jason Smith (U.S. Marines) 2:00:04

1y ago2:00:04

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Lieutenant Colonel Jason Smith retired from the US Marine Corps on 1 Sept 2016 after 22 years of service. He joined the Marine Corps in January of 1995 after graduating from Louisiana State University. As an infantry officer, Jason commanded Marines at every rank during his service, including two combat deployments to Iraq as a company commander. H…

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Ep. 322 - David Hollis (U.S. Army / Author, 'Damn Hooligans') 1:47:54

1y ago1:47:54

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David Hollis grew up in a small town in eastern Oklahoma that was little more than a fuel stop along Interstate 40. At the age of seventeen, he resolved that his escape from the purgatory of middle America would be to join the U.S. Army. Throughout his Army career, David served in tough units, completed challenging leadership and tactical training …

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Ep. 321 - Dan Kostrzebski (U.S. Army Special Forces / Author, 'No One is Fatherless') 1:48:59

1y ago1:48:59

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Dan Kostrzebski was born and raised in rural western New York State. His humble, small-town beginnings blossomed into a noteworthy 40 years of military and government service. While working his way up the enlisted ranks, Dan served in various Military Occupational Skills, including Military Police, Ordinance, and Special Operations, finishing his m…

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Ep. 320 - Ayman Kafel (U.S. Army / Author, 'The Resolute Path') 1:43:13

1y ago1:43:13

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Ayman Kafel survived civil wars in Africa and Lebanon before immigrating to the United States in 1988. After witnessing the horrors of September 11, 2001, Ayman enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and deployed to Iraq in 2005. While there, he conducted over 30,000 miles of combat patrols and military missions. He coordinated and worked with va…

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Ep. 319 - John Doolittle (U.S. Navy SEALs / USSOCOM) 2:13:23

1y ago2:13:23

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After an inter-service transfer and cross-commissioning from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Navy in 1992, John Doolittle transferred into the Navy. From 1996 to 2017, John was assigned to various SEAL Teams and conducted multiple deployments throughout the European, African, Pacific, and Middle East theaters of operations. Most of his Navy career w…

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Ep. 318 - Dan Schilling (U.S. Air Force / Black Hawk Down) 2:02:03

1y ago2:02:03

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New York Times bestselling author Dan Schilling, Lt. Col., USAF (ret.) spent more than 30 years in special operations, primarily as a Combat Controller and Special Tactics Officer, but began his military service as an infantry paratrooper. His numerous combat, clandestine, rescue and humanitarian missions have taken him around the world and include…

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Ep. 317 - Jason Pike (U.S. Army / Author, 'A Soldier Against All Odds') 1:11:06

1y ago1:11:06

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A decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, LT. Col. Jason Pike, served 31 years in the US Army including nine years overseas in five countries. Jason earned over 30 service awards & badges and his diversity of Army jobs, assignments, and schools from age 17 to 48. His book A Soldier Against All Odds compiles all his life events in an ins…

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Ep. 316 - Allison Jaslow (U.S. Army / CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America) 1:57:12

1y ago1:57:12

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Allison Jaslow is an Iraq War Veteran, nationally-recognized veterans advocate, dedicated public servant, and the CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). A former Army Captain, Allison was branched as a Quartermaster Officer which in the Post-9/11 wartime environment meant she'd quickly become a multi-functional logistician, includi…

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Ep. 315 - Jamie Efaw (U.S. Army / The Commit Foundation) 1:11:17

1y ago1:11:17

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Jamie Efaw graduated from West Point with a BS in Psychology in 1993. He retired from the Army in 2019 and transitioned from the Army using the resources of the COMMIT Foundation. Jamie’s military assignments include numerous jobs with Army Engineers, serving as a professor at West Point, and various jobs within Psychological Operations. Jamie was …

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Ep. 314 - Aubrey McDade (U.S. Marines / VP of Programs, Tomlinson Center) 1:42:07

1+ y ago1:42:07

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Aubrey McDade served in the United States Marine Corps for over 18 years on active duty, until he was medically retired. For his actions in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004, Aubrey was awarded the Navy Cross; becoming the 2nd African American to receive the award since Doris Miller of World War II and the first African American to receive the Navy Cross post…

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Ep. 313 - Brady Myers (U.S. Marines / Director of Recruiting, Corehire) 1:10:39

1+ y ago1:10:39

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Brady Myers joined the U.S. Marines at 18 and served as an Infantry Mortarman. After leaving the military, Brady worked as a private security contractor and pursued a career in law enforcement. After leaving law enforcement, due to the political climate, Brady found his passion in the recruiting space. He is the Director of Recruiting for Corehire,…

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Ep. 312 - Patrick Donahoe (U.S. Army / Major General, Retired) 2:25:13

1+ y ago2:25:13

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Major General Patrick Donahoe, US Army Retired, culminated more than 33 and a half years in uniform as the Commanding General of the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning. He entered the retired rolls on January 1, 2023. General Donahoe served as a career Armor and Cavalry Officer and served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kuwait, Jo…

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Ep. 311 - Jacob Edwards (U.S. Marines / Founder, Threat Response) 1:35:28

1+ y ago1:35:28

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Jacob Edwards started his professional career in 2003 as a Combat Engineer/Sapper in the United States Marine Corps. Jacob served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant from the Marine Corps Reserves in 2009. In 2010, he was hired as a civilian Combat Skills Instructor to help support requirements for military troops …

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Ep. 310 - Heidi Langbein-Allen (Author, 'Save The Last Bullet') 1:44:17

1+ y ago1:44:17

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Heidi Langbein-Allen is an author and the daughter of a former soldier in the German army. Heidi wrote a book titled, 'Save The Last Bullet - Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army'. The book is a story of how her father was taken away by the Nazis at thirteen years old during World War II and sent off to fight in the German army for the Third Re…

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Ep. 309 - Jeremy Stalnecker (U.S. Marines / Mighty Oaks Foundation) 1:30:14

1+ y ago1:30:14

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While growing up in San Jacinto, CA, Jeremy Stalnecker's only goal in life was to leave home and join the Marine Corps. This dream was finally realized with an active duty commission in 1999. While in the Marine Corps, God was working in Jeremy’s life to turn his heart toward full-time ministry. Just one month after returning from Iraq, Jeremy beca…

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Ep. 308 - Jim Morphew (U.S. Coast Guard / Former MK) 1:10:04

1+ y ago1:10:04

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Jim Morphew spent ten years in the U.S. Coast Guard and ended it as an MK 3 - Machinist Technician, 3rd Class. From drug busts to ventures out into sea with the Coast Guard, Jim joins the Hazard Ground Podcast to share his journey and experiences. Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Ama…

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Ep. 307 - Daniel Lombard (U.S. Army / Project Refit, Co-Founder) 1:27:04

1+ y ago1:27:04

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Daniel Lombard, is a U.S. Army combat veteran, co-founder of Project Refit, and current student of Psychology at Rowan University. He was named one of South Jersey's men of the year in 2021. Daniel was a team leader and participated in over 150 combat missions. During his military career, he was involved in two IED explosions. The worst of his inju…

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Ep. 306 - Jon Macaskill (U.S. Navy SEAL / Macaskill Consulting) 1:29:06

1+ y ago1:29:06

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Jon Macaskill is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Commander turned consultant and mindfulness and meditation teacher. During his 24-year Navy career, he served in multiple highly dynamic leadership positions from the battlefield to the operations center and the board room. Jon served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. After reti…

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Ep. 305 - Chad Russell (U.S. Marines / 'Searching For My Flag in Fallujah') 1:35:22

1+ y ago1:35:22

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Chad Russell is a former U.S. Marine who left the Marine Corps as a Sergeant. Serving in the corps for four and a half years, Chad served three different deployments to Iraq. Chad's journey involves a personal story of a flag he lost on his deployment that he would later find again and eventually be able to bring it back home. Support the podcast b…

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Ep. 304 - Charlie Faint (U.S. Army / Second Mission Foundation) 1:42:26

1+ y ago1:42:26

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Charlie Faint served over 27 years in the Army’s Infantry and Military Intelligence branches. After graduating from Georgia Military College and commissioning through the ROTC program at Mercer University, he did his Infantry time in the 101st Airborne Division and served two tours with the Second Infantry Division in Korea after his Military Intel…

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Ep. 303 - P.J. Dermer (U.S. Army / Founder, TERRA Search) 1:41:59

1+ y ago1:41:59

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Colonel (Ret) P.J. Dermer’s active-duty Army career spanned 30 years and was spread over a breadth of challenging spectrums, including national levels of the U.S. government and multiple international hazardous duty and combat tours. Extending his energies to his post-military career, P.J. has worked veterans’ issues across the spectrum. He is a me…

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Ep. 302 - Mark Campbell (U.S Marines / National Defense University) 53:02

1+ y ago53:02

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Mark Campbell graduated from Fordham University and has been in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 26 years in both active duty and the reserves. During his time in the Marines, Mark has had two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. He is currently still serving in the corps as the Amphibious Operations Planner for the National Defense University…

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