Mentors for Military Podcast
378 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 424 ratingsImagine a bunch of veterans sitting around a living room with their favorite adult beverage and someone brings up a topic that takes the conversation down a rabbit hole. That's our show. Grab a chair and your favorite beverage and join in on an awesome topic. Our hosts are military veterans and our guests are real people with a message to share. Real Talk. Real People. (aka Mentors4Mil)
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EP-319: The Traverse - Applying Neuroscience Research & Leadership
September 27, 2022 22:06 - 1 hour - 56 MBOver four days, and four mountain summits, the advisors of Azimuth Consulting Group, LLC incorporate the latest insights into neuroscience research with the hard-earned, combat-tested lessons on leadership from Afghanistan, Iraq, and North Africa. Experience The Traverse... this is a World-Class Leadership Expedition. In this episode, we're joined by veterans from the special operations community along with neuroscience research experts to discuss the leadership lessons gained from experienci...
EP-318 | Perfectly Flawed - Janae Sergio
September 07, 2022 11:58 - 1 hour - 119 MBPrior to being sent to war, Janae was no stranger to facing the unknown as that’s exactly what she had to do when she was dropped off at a homeless shelter at the young age of sixteen where she spent the next two and a half years avoiding attempts to lure her into drug addiction and the sex trafficking industry. A U.S. Navy veteran who has overcome hardships and is now a senior leader managing 88 Air Force Inns. Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/mentors4mil
EP-317 | Marine, TBI & Fitness - Semper Stronger
August 23, 2022 17:45 - 1 hour - 122 MBJoel Del Rosario was on a combat mission when his vehicle was hit by an IED and he suffered a TBI. He has used healthy eating and fitness as a way to help him maintain his mental and physical abilities while remaining on active duty. Rebecca Rouse is Joel's wife and she joins us on the show. Rebecca is a personal fitness trainer who specializes in strength training and kettlebell training, and she was the 16th woman in the world to earn the Iron Maiden title through StrongFirst. She has an at...
EP-316 | Trapped by Terrorists - Meyli Chapin
August 10, 2022 12:17 - 1 hour - 142 MBOn January of 2019, Meyli Chapin was trapped in a hotel room in the DusitD2 in Nairobi for seventeen long hours while Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked the property. She was completely alone, and certain she was going to die. However, thanks to the incomprehensibly brave men who fought to get us out, led by now-retired UK SAS (Special Air Service) operator Christian Craighead, hundreds were extracted to safety. After the attack, though, PTSD made Meyli so miserable that she started to wish she h...
EP-315 | Alan C. Mack - 160th SOAR
July 25, 2022 15:17 - 1 hour - 144 MBThe call to adventure was persuasive, drawing Alan into the special operations community as an MH-47 pilot with the prestigious 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). Hard work and relentless training vaulted him to the top of his peer group as a Flight Lead and standardization instructor pilot. His experience and leadership traits put him at the forefront of several clandestine special operations, some still too classified to discuss in an open forum. The attacks of September 11,...
EP-314 | John Szoka
July 05, 2022 18:30 - 1 hour - 123 MBJohn Szoka is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Infantry officer with twenty years of active service who went on to be a successful business owner and political leader. Ranger and Airborne qualified, Szoka served in a variety of command and staff positions during his career. In this episode, he and Robert cover a number of topics, including: 1) leadership Cold War and Today; 2) Russia and China Threats - Past and Today; 3) Making Change in our Country Using our Political System; 4) Ameri...
EP-313 | Special Operations Medics
June 13, 2022 18:55 - 1 hour - 103 MBSpecial Operations Medics attend some of the hardest military training and work tirelessly on their craft, often times selflessly sacrificing personal and professional goals to bring our heroes home. Brian G. is an active duty special operations medic who sat down with Robert to not only talk about his journey to where he's at in his career today, but to also discuss how the Special Operations Medic Coalition (SOM+C) is out there serving as a resource to the special ops medic community. This ...
EP-312 | Larry Freeland - Chariots in the Sky
May 24, 2022 20:02 - 1 hour - 138 MBLarry Freehand joined the U.S. Army and served one tour in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an Infantry Officer and a CH-47 helicopter pilot. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal, with 10 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star, and various other military service medals.
EP-311 | Cardia Summers - A DUI Launched a Company
May 10, 2022 14:53 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBCardia Summers joined the U.S. Army under an option 40 contract (Ranger), but experienced a setback. He didn't let that setback stop his goals and instead finally passed the Ranger assessment to join 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment as a paralegal. After transitioning to a unit in Vicenza Italy, he was partying with buddies a little too hard and received a DUI. After separation from the Army, he took his experiences to create a company that he hopes will help others from obtaining a DUI.
EP-310 | Ron O'Ferrall - Against All Odds
April 25, 2022 14:06 - 2 hours - 199 MBRon O'Ferrall is one of the most laid back guys you'll ever meet. Until you strike up a conversation about his past, you'd never know that he grew up in a rough neighborhood while in his youth, where family members and friends were joining gangs and death and fear were always close by. His father was a Vietnam Vet who served in a long range reconnaissance patrol (LRRP) and he was typically inserted well behind enemy lines. Ron's situation at that time could have taken several turns, and he kn...
EP-309 | Kelsie Sheren - Canadian Artillery/CST
April 13, 2022 17:59 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBKelsie Sheren served four years in the Canadian Forces as an Artillery Gunner and in a role similar to the U.S. Cultural Support Team (CST). During her deployment she began struggling with PTSD and was discharged. We discuss her time in service and the rTMS (Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) treatments that she's recently undergone to help her traumatic brain injury.
EP-309 | Kelsi Sheren - Canadian Artillery/CST
April 13, 2022 17:59 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBKelsi Sheren served four years in the Canadian Forces as an Artillery Gunner and in a role similar to the U.S. Cultural Support Team (CST). During her deployment she began struggling with PTSD and was discharged. We discuss her time in service and the rTMS (Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) treatments that she's recently undergone to help her traumatic brain injury.
EP-308 | Marshall Plumlee - From the NBA to Ranger Regiment
March 29, 2022 12:01 - 1 hour - 126 MBMarshall Plumlee stands out in a crowd at 7-ft. tall, but he also stands out because not many players from professional sports decide to put that aside to join the U.S. military. Marshall is an active-duty U.S. Army Ranger-Qualified infantry officer serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment. He joins Robert, Jason, and Dave Elder in studio for this episode. Taped at 15 Perry Street.
EP-307 | Brian Marx - Age Doesn't Matter
March 16, 2022 16:33 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBNever let anyone say that your age should stop you from fulfilling your dreams. Brian Marx joined the U.S. Army at forty years old and completed the U.S. Army's Ranger Assessment and Selection Program at forty-one. He's been in the elite 75th Ranger Regiment over 10 years and is still going strong. You'll want to tune in and hear his amazing story. Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/mentors4mil Taped at 15 Perry Street
EP-306 | Dave Elder - Service Dog Saves A Life
March 08, 2022 00:28 - 1 hour - 120 MBA special story of how Dave Elder felt the need to provide Jason, an active duty Army Ranger, a service dog to help him with his post traumatic stress. That event changed Jason's life and we talk about how it all came about. This story will tug at your heart strings and it’s something you don't want to miss.
EP-305 | Felipe "Pete" Peters - Ranger Regiment Recon
February 23, 2022 21:39 - 1 hour - 156 MBFelipe first sat with us on EP-298 and we wanted him to come back to share more of his story. Felipe Peters spent over 11 years in the U.S. Army's elite 75th Ranger Regiment at both 2nd Battalion and with the Advanced Force Reconnaissance Team, aka Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment (RRD) or today as the Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC). In this episode, Felipe joins Robert and Jason as we touch on a number of topics.
EP-304 | Ray McPadden - We March at Midnight
February 09, 2022 21:00 - 2 hours - 169 MBRay McPadden is a former Army Ranger and ground force commander in 2nd Ranger Battalion / 75th Ranger Regiment. He began his military service as an infantry officer in 10th Mountain Division. He sits down with Robert and Jason in studio. His book: https://raymcpadden.com Taped at 15 Perry Street
EP-303 | Tom Connally
February 02, 2022 17:06 - 1 hour - 138 MBTom Connally, is an experienced leader, strategist, and change agent with proven performance leading, building, and fixing organizations by creating a culture of performance. Tom spent 30 years in the Marine Corps and he joined Robert and Jason on this episode to discuss his career and a culture of performance. _______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Ta...
EP-302 | Randy Surles
January 26, 2022 19:08 - 3 hours - 215 MBRandy Surles served for over twenty years in the U.S. Army in Special Forces (aka Green Beret) and as an Airborne Ranger, deploying over twenty times to South America, the Middle East, and Africa. In this episode Randy joins Robert and Paul to talk about his career, but we dive deep into the infamous Columbian Lancero School of which he attended. He shares some really funny and insightful stories about La Escuela Militar de Lanceros (The Lancero School) in Colombia, which is the most-respecte...
EP-301 | Don Dorman
January 12, 2022 22:10 - 1 hour - 113 MBDon Dorman served in the U.S. Marine Corps and has spent most of his life in law enforcement. In this episode, we discuss his time in the Marines, but also his long journey as a policeman, border patrol/agent, Air Marshall, homeland security, and federal agent. He sat down with Robert and Paul to share his personal experiences in several of these jobs, including human trafficking, drug trafficking, and gang enforcement. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit h...
EP-300 | Nick Lavery - Objective Secure
January 03, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 195 MBNick is currently serving the United States citizens as a U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer, Assistant Detachment Commander and is widely recognized as an experienced subject matter expert in special operations, intelligence fusion, and mission planning and execution across all operational continuums. He recently sat down with Robert, Paul, and Don to discuss his military career to this point and the events of 2013 where on Nick's second combat rotation to Afghanistan, he and his Detac...
EP-299 | Tracing the Heroes of D-Day
December 22, 2021 19:18 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBSeveral people behind the scenes of the Normandy Institute (normandyinstitute.org) join Robert on the show to discuss how they have found a way to preserve the stories of The Greatest Generation and the battles they fought in and around Normandy France. A great episode to hear a few WW2 stories from those who have heard it first-hand. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little a...
EP-298 | Felipe "Pete" Peters Part I
December 14, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 138 MBFelipe Peters spent over 11 years in the U.S. Army's elite 75th Ranger Regiment at both 2nd Battalion and with the Advanced Force Reconnaissance Team, aka Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment (RRD) or today as the Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC). In this episode, Felipe joins Robert, Paul, and Jason as we touch on a number of topics. Felipe will return for a Part II in a few months. Taped at 15 Perry Street If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https:/...
EP-297 | Brandi Benson
December 07, 2021 13:11 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBBrandi Benson's deployment in Iraq was cut short. She joins Paul, Jason, and Robert to explain why her story is an important one for all who deployed and are serving today. Brandilbenson.com Taped at 15 Perry Street. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.ins...
EP-296 | 1SG Jason Belford - Part II
November 16, 2021 14:09 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBU.S. Army active duty First Sergeant Jason Belford joins us once again in studio to catch up from our last episode and talk about a number of points. Taped at 15 Perry Street. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www...
EP-295 | 1st SFOD-D Operator Chris VanSant Catch Up
October 20, 2021 20:41 - 1 hour - 118 MBFormer US Army Ranger and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta Operator (1st SFOD-D, CAG, Delta Force) Chris VanSant joined Robert on this episode to discuss a number of topics and answer your questions. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagra...
EP-294 | Jason Belford
September 29, 2021 21:13 - 1 hour - 117 MBJason Belford grew up in Kentucky but what led to him entering the Army and his journey thereafter is a story of overcoming roadblocks, determination, and resilience. He joins Robert and Paul on this episode. Taped at 15 Perry Street. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: ...
EP-294 | SGM Jason Belford
September 29, 2021 21:13 - 1 hour - 117 MBJason Belford grew up in Kentucky but what led to him entering the Army and his journey thereafter is a story of overcoming roadblocks, determination, and resilience. He joins Robert and Paul on this episode. Taped at 15 Perry Street. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: ...
EP-293 | Spencer Lewis
September 14, 2021 18:57 - 1 hour - 118 MBOn this episode, Spencer Lewis joins Robert and Paul to discuss his military journey that led to him later joining the U.S. Army Special Forces. He is currently out there trying to make a difference in other peoples lives while making his own transition out of active service. "Achieving your goals should do nothing but make you realize that you have more potential to uncover." -Spencer While taping this episode, the final hours of the drawdown in Afghanistan were taking shape. We ended up ...
EP-292 | The Twenty Year War
September 08, 2021 12:38 - 1 hour - 153 MBTom Amenta, Dan Blakeley, and Beau Simmons join Robert and Paul on this episode. Tom and Dan both served with 75th Ranger Regiment and Beau is a veteran professional photographer. Taped at 15 Perry Street. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m...
EP-291 | Jeff Morris - Legion Rising
August 23, 2021 21:42 - 2 hours - 153 MBNot everyone has struggled to face their own reflection for years on end. But anyone who has experienced trauma or adversity will resonate with Legion Rising, the unflinchingly honest account of an army officer's journey through combat in the Iraq War and rising beyond the scars that trauma leaves behind. Jeff Morris is a former Infantry Officer in the United States Army, serving two deployments to Baghdad, Iraq as a Platoon Leader and Company Commander. Taped at 15 Perry Street. ___________...
EP-290 | Tommy Stoner
August 12, 2021 15:50 - 2 hours - 174 MBTommy Stoner served for over 29 years in the U.S. Army as both an enlisted soldier and as a commissioned officer with the majority of the that time in the Special Operations community including the Ranger Regiment and the Special Forces. Tommy joins Robert and Paul on this episode to discuss his career and what he's doing now with the Social Operations Transition Foundation. Taped at 15 Perry Street. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https...
EP-289 | Mike Politiwicz
August 05, 2021 19:29 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBWith his WWII USMC grandfather as his role model, Michael Politowicz enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 at age 18, but he didn’t make it very far. He sits down with Robert to talk about his journey into the U.S. Marine Corps, why he had to enter twice, stepping on an IED trip wire during a deployment, etc. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affil...
EP-288 | Casey Clarke
July 29, 2021 15:04 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode, Casey Clarke joins Robert and Paul to discuss his time in US Army military intelligence and civil affairs as an officer. We also talk about why CA is in SOF and spend some time talking about a really cool program that Casey was a part of. Taped at 15 Perry Street. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Men...
EP-287 | "Dutch" Chris Moyer
July 22, 2021 12:16 - 2 hours - 167 MB"Dutch" Chris Moyer, served 31 years in the United States Army, 26 of which were Special Operations Command with experience with the 19th Special Forces Group, 1st/75th Ranger Battalion culminating with 14 years as a USASOC Operator at the tip of the spear. Taped at 15 Perry Street. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Follow Mentors for Military: In...
EP-286 | Phil and Mike Sussman
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBPhil spent time in the US Army as a cavalry scout and in special operations with multiple deployments. His brother Mike is a civilian EMS who was on the ground in the aftermath of 9/11 in NYC and as part of the efforts after the destruction of hurricane Katrina. Phil and Mike Sussman are the cofounders of American Yogi. Phil previously joined us on EP-270. Taped at 15 Perry Street, Newnan, GA ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.p...
EP-285 | Angie Nylund
July 07, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBAngie Nylund is a former U.S. Army Motor Transport Operator and Multiple Launch Rocket System soldier who was diagnosed with a heart disease while stationed at Fort Bragg. Afterwards, she decided to put together her passion for horses and her desire to give back to the veteran community by founding Veteran Mustang Mission, a nonprofit that is taking wild mustangs out of holding facilities and teaming them up with veterans to help each other in their healing. Angie joins Robert, Paul, and Kel...
EP-284 | Kelly Roby - Operator and K9 Handler
June 22, 2021 12:31 - 1 hour - 129 MBKelly is a combat veteran who served over ten years in US Army Special Operations, as both a Ranger and a Tier 1 Operator. Kelly began his career in 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75 Ranger Regiment. At 22 years old, he was the youngest (at the time) to earn a place in the Delta Force. As an operator, Kelly was involved in 350+ direct action missions in support of the GWOT. During this time, Kelly added a canine to his operational assets. As a Tier 1 K9 handler, Kelly helped to shape and evolve the S...
EP-283 | Bob Adams - US Navy SEAL & US Army Delta Force Physician
June 15, 2021 13:58 - 52 minutes - 37.1 MBBob Adams began his military service as a U.S. Navy Division Officer and Navigator on the U.S.S. Hammer before attending Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S). After 14 years in the Navy, he decided to become a physician using a U.S. Army scholarship program that allowed him to attend school and afterwards entered the U.S. Army with assignments at the 82nd Airborne Division and as the Commander of the Robinson Health Clinic before becoming the Command Surgeon of the U.S. Army 1st SFOD-D (D...
EP-282 | Ranger Training Assessment Course - WTC
June 09, 2021 14:02 - 1 hour - 131 MBThe purpose of the Ranger Training Assessment Course (RTAC)at the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center (WTC) at Fort Benning, GA is to prepare Soldiers to succeed at the US Army Ranger School. RTAC accomplishes this by assessing Soldiers' physical and mental capabilities, training Soldiers on Troop Leading Procedures, and Reconnaissance/Ambush patrols to the same standards conducted at the US Army Ranger School. https://www.benning.army.mil/tenant/wtc/RTAC.html ______________ If you e...
EP-281 | CMSgt Anthony Negron - AFSOC PJ
June 02, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBWhile on active duty, Tony rose to the level of Pararescue Functional Manager of Air Combat Command, overseeing policy, manpower, and readiness. Supported over 700 Pararescuemen across seven major commands to support Combined Joint Task Forces in the Horn of Africa, Afghanistan, and Iraq. His expertise is in combat and training programs, career development and budget management. A two-time Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, Tony’s work as an operator with Joint Special Operations Comm...
EP-280 | Brad Thomas
May 18, 2021 20:39 - 2 hours - 165 MBBrad began his career as an US Army Ranger with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and saw combat in 1993 at the Battle of Mogadishu before taking the 'long walk' and becoming an operator with 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta (1st SFOD-D)and ultimately retiring with twenty years of service. Brad's love as being a musician started early in his childhood. After setting that aside for most of his Army career, he found peace by playing in his darkest times and after separation h...
EP-279 | 75th Ranger Regiment's Military Intelligence Battalion
May 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBWe go inside 75th Ranger Regiment's relatively new Military Intelligence Battalion (RMIB) by sitting down with their command group at 75th Ranger Regiment headquarters to talk everything military intel and this battalion's origins within Ranger Regiment. The RMIB's mission is to recruit, train, develop, and employ highly trained and specialized Rangers to conduct full-spectrum intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, cyber, and electronic warfare operations to enhance the regimental comm...
EP-279 | 75th Ranger Regiment Intelligence Battalion
May 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBWe go inside 75th Ranger Regiment's relatively new Military Intelligence Battalion (RMIB) by sitting down with their command group at 75th Ranger Regiment headquarters to talk everything military intel and this battalion's origins within Ranger Regiment. The RMIB's mission is to recruit, train, develop, and employ highly trained and specialized Rangers to conduct full-spectrum intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, cyber, and electronic warfare operations to enhance the regimental comm...
EP-278 | Matt Tardio - From Wig to Green Beret
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 190 MBMatt Tardio joined the US Army as an infantryman. What happened after his initial training is not the usual story and his experience between that training and him becoming a Special Forces non-commissioned officer are very unique. Join Paul and Robert on this episode as we uncover Matt's story. _______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Support a veteran ...
EP-277 | 75th Ranger Regiment Medical Section
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBThe third stanza of the Ranger creed is "Never shall I leave a fallen comrade …" and Ranger medics are some of the best trained to save lives on the battlefield. "Absolute Mastery of the Basics has always been a standard to live by within the 75th Ranger Regiment. The mastery of casualty response and medical skills at all levels has saved numerous Ranger lives. Through lessons learned, and adapting and adopting evolving technologies and capabilities, the Regiment will continue to move forwa...
EP-276 | Luke Puckett - US Army Special Forces to Drill Sergeant
March 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBLuke Puckett came into the army under the 18X program and spent 8 years in 7th Special Forces Group and multiple deployments before recently becoming a drill instructor at Fort Benning, GA. From his own time in basic training, he recalls DS Glass who didn't say a lot, but motivated and mentored him to success. He hopes to do the same for all of the new recruits he trains for their own Army career. _______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://ww...
EP-275 | Royal Marine - Nick Goldsmith
March 24, 2021 12:44 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBNick Goldsmith served as a Royal Marines Commando for 11 years, in which time he was deployed across the world, including the Arctic, the jungle and multiple tours of Afghanistan. He started Hidden Valley Bushcraft in 2012 with his wife to teach survival skills and has also used it as a therapy to help veterans who are trying to cope with the difficulties of post combat. _______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors...
EP-274 | Amber Bonds - JSOC
March 17, 2021 14:19 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBAmber is a gentle soul and someone who many, including those in the SOF community, have leaned on and gained support from during her US Army career. We take a dive into a career field, and more importantly the person behind it, who has made a difference in many lives, but she is also someone who deals with her own demons left from the scars of this war. _______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a do...
EP-273 | Lee Busby - Tip of the Spear
March 08, 2021 18:25 - 2 hours - 176 MBLee Busby is a retired 20+ year Special Operations Veteran with service in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). Busby’s service includes 12 combat deployments as both a Team Member and Team Leader in Delta Force. Lee joins Robert, Paul, and Chris VanSant on this episode. Lee Busby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busbytyrtactical _______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patr...