Global Recon (John Hendricks)
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| 02 Aug 2023 | GRP 192-Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by Striking: A discussion with Hrulf, the founder of the Norman Brigade | 01:57:28 | |
Host John Hendricks engages in a captivating conversation with Hrulf, a frontline source with firsthand experiences in the Ukrainian conflict. From the peaceful coexistence in Eastern Ukraine to the deliberate spread of misinformation, the podcast uncovers the complexities of the crisis. The involvement of international soldiers and the role of the Norman Brigade provide a compelling narrative of unity against Russian aggression. This thought-provoking discussion offers listeners a unique and insightful perspective on the Ukrainian conflict, challenging their understanding of the situation and inspiring support for the fight against injustice. Main Takeaways
Follow the Norman Brigade on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrigadeNormande This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | GRP 176-It is better to be on the move than being still: A Conversation with Sandra Eira A Sami Native At War In Ukraine | 01:39:24 | |
GRP 176-It is better to be on the move than being still: A Conversation with Sandra Eira A Sami Native At War In Ukraine Sandra Eira, a Norweigan Sami native and volunteer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is my guest for this week's podcast. She worked as a fisherman in the Barents Sea for ten years which is among the most dangerous professions in the world, before serving on the Sami Parliament in northern Norway. During her four years in the Parliament, she studied for a career as a health professional. After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she immediately traveled to Kyiv to join the fight. Upon arrival, her team was sent to Moshun to halt the Russian advance toward Kyiv. In the ensuing chaos, she was separated from her unit and believed them to be killed during the heavy fighting. This resulted in her being the only medic in a mass casualty situation. After successfully repelling the Russian advance, she reunited with her unit, and they traveled to the southern front. Her team consists of former American Special Operators giving them a wide range of skills and allowing them to rotate in and out of different battles. We discussed their roles, including time spent in Bakhmut, the difficulty of pausing your life to go to war, and much more. Tune in.
Follow Sandra on all social platforms @dirtydozeneira This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: Main Takeaways --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 03 May 2022 | GRP 162-The Last Train to Kyiv: Insight From a Ukrainian Special Forces Soldier | 01:55:57 | |
We are currently working on setting up a secure payment system through an American Special Forces veteran ran organization to get donations directly to Mikko’s unit. They will be buying medical supplies, fuel, and other necessities. Joining me for this week's podcast is Mikko. Mikko is an active-duty Ukrainian Special Forces Soldier who has been fighting the Russians since the 2022 invasion began. Mikko saw combat in 2016 as a breacher in Eastern Ukraine, working for a Law Enforcement unit in the Special Operations Group. He transferred into a specialized role sending him overseas, where he was in charge of a K-9 section. When the Russians invaded Ukraine, he was in Istanbul on his way home. It was a surreal experience as everyone was heading west out of Kyiv, and he was racing east before the Russians could encircle Kyiv. Mikko was in Bucha, a city in Ukraine when the Russians were executing civilians and witnessed the horrific aftermath. We discussed the cultural nuances between Ukrainians and Russians, President Zelenskiy, the Azov Battalion, etc. Tune in! Main Takeaways
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| 09 Aug 2020 | GRP 149-Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Shurer | 01:50:29 | |
GRP 149-My guest for this podcast is Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer. Ron passed away due to complications from Lung Cancer on May 14th, 2020. He was 41 years old. I want to extend my condolences to his wife, Miranda, his two boys, my buddy Ryan, his teammates, and co-workers from the Secret Service. Ron deployed twice to Afghanistan as a Medic in the 3rd Special Forces Group with ODA 3336. During his second deployment, while conducting an operation in the Shok Valley, Ron and his teammate Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Matthew O. Williams were both awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for their actions during combat.We discussed the Battle of Shok Valley in detail. Ron, would eventually separate from the Army and join the Secret Service, where he served for a decade. Ron was a special person. I enjoyed recording this show with him. We intended to sit down and record a second show at the studios here in Manhattan once COVID was contained. Rest in peace, brother. John Hendricks: www.instagram.com/globalreconpodcast Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | GRP 180-Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings: My Conversation with Nick Smith The Founder Of Geo Owl | 01:48:49 | |
Army veteran and founder of Geo Owl, Nick Smith, discusses the growing importance of geospatial intelligence across various industries, including healthcare, farming, and elite intelligence operations. However, using geospatial intelligence also raises national security concerns, particularly regarding China's capacity, capability, and reach for stealing technology. Smith argues that economic warfare might be the actual version of World War Three, and cutting off access to the US market could lead to conflict with China. The podcast delves into the potential risks of allowing Chinese companies access to the US market and the need for strong leadership to address the issue and prevent future conflicts. We discussed various use cases for geospatial intelligence, including the war in Ukraine and the services provided by Geo Owl. Tune in. Main Takeaways
Follow Nick Smith: Website: www.geoowl.com Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@NDSpodcast/about Instagram: https://instagram.com/thendsshow?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 07 May 2020 | GRP 148-The MARSOC 3: The story of three Raiders and their struggle with the military justice system | 01:12:03 | |
Joining me for this week’s podcast is a retired Marine Special Operations Task Force Commander Fred Galvin, and Army veteran, gold star wife, and current spouse to a MARSOC Raider Destiny Draher. On January 1st, 2019 Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Negron, Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Draher and Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet were assaulted by a drunk former Green Beret working as a civilian contractor in Erbil, Iraq during a night out. One of the Marines threw a punch back knocking the contractor out. The entire incident is caught on camera. The Marines took the contractor with them back to base while Eric Gilmet who is a Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman treated him. He ended up choking on his vomit and unfortunately died four days later. The commanding General of MARSOC has completely alienated these Marines and they are not getting a fair shot at justice. We discuss in full detail how the command isn’t concerned with finding out the truth and has already made up their minds about the case. Our three MARSOC Warriors need your support! Please contact your representatives and make them aware of this case. Unsure of what to say? Here is a template that you can use to email or when you call your representatives. Dear Representative, As your constituent, I am requesting that you reach out to Congressmen Louie Gohmert’s office and the Justice For Warriors Caucus and support MARSOC warriors Danny Draher, Josh Negron, and Eric Gilmet. These three MARSOC warriors have been wrongfully accused of “Manslaughter” and the Congressional Justice for Warriors Caucus is stepping in to stop this injustice. Please have your military staffer reach out to Congressmen Gohmert’s military staffer and act now to save these military hero’s. Sincerely, [name] Find your representatives here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative https://www.senate.gov/senators/How_to_correspond_senators.htm Support United Patriots here: https://www.uap.org/danny-draher-about-the-case John Hendricks: www.instagram.com/globalreconpodcast Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | GRP 177-The Recruiter: My Conversation With Douglas London A 34 Year Veteran of The CIA | 01:18:30 | |
We hear from a former CIA officer, Douglas London, who spent over 30 years working for the organization. London's growing up in the Bronx, gave him the street smarts necessary for specific roles in the government. We learn about the rigorous training pipeline for case officers and how the agency shifted focus after 9/11. London provides fascinating insights into the internal workings of the CIA, the sacrifices made by its officers, and the challenges and adversities they face in their work. We discussed the importance of Open Source Intelligence Techniques (OSINT). This podcast offers a glimpse into the world of intelligence and espionage, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in national security and the role of covert operations in America's foreign policy. Main Takeaways
Get your copy of Douglas London's book: Follow Douglas on Twitter @douglaslondon5 This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | GRP 159-Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change: A CIA Officers fight to bring American Allies home | 01:20:29 | |
GRP 159-Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change: A CIA Officers fight to bring American Allies home. My guest for this week's podcast is a former CIA Officer, U.S. Army veteran, and author of "Watches Without Time: An American Soldier in Afghanistan." Matt Zeller. Matt is the Co-Founder of No One Left Behind, which works to get American allies out of harm's way in combat zones. Matt has spent months sounding the alarm and warning high-level government officials that there will be severe consequences if they choose not to act. We discussed his time in Afghanistan, his experience in getting Afghan allies out, digital Dunkirk, and much more. Main Episode Takeaways
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| 07 Dec 2022 | GRP 166-The art of living well and the art of dying well are one: A conversation with two Ukrainian Special Forces Operators | 01:42:46 | |
Two active-duty Ukrainian Special Forces Operators are joining me for this week's podcast. Back on the show is Mikko, and joining us for the first time is his teammate Quebec. Quebec joined Special Forces in 2014 when the Russians annexed Crimea. He was wounded during a battle in eastern Ukraine, leading to his retirement from the military. He later worked as a security contractor in Afghanistan. Once Russia invaded Ukraine, he went back into Special Forces and has been fighting ever since. We discussed the Partisan movement and undercover operations in Russian-controlled territory, Bahkmut, the Wagner Group, and much more. Tune in. Main Takeaways
Connect with Mikko: www.instagram.com/1_am_mikko Connect with Quebec: www.instagram.com/denys_q.u.e.b.e.c Check out the website below if you want to support them Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | GRP 173-First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 With Toby Harnden | 01:59:23 | |
Joining me for this week's podcast is a veteran foreign correspondent and author of First Casualty: The Untold Story Of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 Toby Harnden. Harnden is a Royal Navy Veteran from the United Kingdom and has spent years covering wars in conflict zones worldwide. We discussed his journalism career, and he cut his teeth in Northern Ireland, covering the conflict there. He's also spent time in Afghanistan and Iraq. The initial American response to the 9/11 attacks was a secret eight-man CIA squad called Team Alpha. Team Alpha rode into battle on horseback alongside the Afghan warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum. Mike Spann, an ex-Marine and member of Team Alpha, was the first American killed in combat in Afghanistan. We discussed his book in detail, including the role of Delta Force, The British Special Boat Service, and Army Green Berets in routing Al Queda during the early days of the war. Plus many more topics. Tune in. Main Takeaways
This episode is sponsored by Ten Thousand, a men’s training brand. Visit www.tenthousand.cc and enter code Global Recon for 15 % off Connect with Toby Harnden Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | GRP 194-Ignorance is Bold and Knowledge Reserved: A Discussion with CIA Analyst Sarah Adams | 01:18:12 | |
Former CIA analyst Sarah Adams unveils the truth behind the 2012 Benghazi attack, providing a detailed account of the events and their implications. With a focus on transparency, Adams exposes the political controversy surrounding the attack and the failure to enact proper security measures. Her firsthand perspective and dedication to uncovering the truth make this podcast a must-listen for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the tragedy and its lasting impact. Main Takeaways
Follow Sarah Adams on social media: www.instagram.com/askarimediagroup Get a copy of Sarah's book: This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | GRP 175-Inside the War Against ISIS: A Soldiers Journey From The Italian Military To A Kurdish Special Unit | 01:34:03 | |
GRP 175-Inside the War Against ISIS: A Soldiers Journey From The Italian Military To A Kurdish Special Unit We hear from Alex Pineschi, a veteran of the Italian Mountain Troop who served a Kurdish Special Unit and spent five years fighting ISIS in Iraq. Pineschi worked counter-piracy operations in Africa as a security contractor before traveling to Iraq to help train troops in their fight against ISIS. He would eventually join a newly formed Special Operations unit and participate in several major battles, including the first phase to retake Mosul. This podcast provides a unique and insightful perspective on the ongoing fight against terrorism as an ideology. Pineschi, owns a tactical training company and runs courses in Northern Italy and Switzerland. We discussed western volunteers joining the war against ISIS and going to fight in Ukraine. We also talked about Alex's difficult transition back into Italian society and much more. Tune in.
Main Takeaways
Get a copy of Alex Pineschi's book, visit his website, and follow his social media: PESHMERGA: FACING DEATH - The First-Hand account of the Italian volunteer that fought ISIS This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | GRP 178-Those that know do, Those that understand teach: My conversation with Army Special Ops Vet Rick Hogg | 03:06:48 | |
I sat down with Rick Hogg, a Special Operations combat veteran who served 29 years in the US Army and operates a training company called "War Hogg Tactical." Rick spent time in the infantry before assessing and being selected for Army Special Forces. Rick would deploy into combat 13 times working in various roles, including handling K-9s. His final deployments were to counter ISIS terrorists in Iraq. Spending that much time in combat arms takes a mental and physical toll on a human being, and Rick advises current operators on dealing with some of these challenges. We discussed Master Sergeant Joe Andres, Rick's teammate, who was killed in action on December 24th, 2005, in Iraq, and once again, Rick gives incredible advice on how to deal with the loss of a loved one. We dived into running dogs in combat and how he and his teammates are alive today because of the skill of special operations K9s, particularly his dog Duco, who he retired from the Army. Rest in peace, Duco. Main Takeaways
All of Rick's links for social media and his podcast can be found on his website: This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | GRP 165-Chaos was the law of nature; Order was the dream of man: A conversation with a Marine Corps General | 01:14:35 | |
My guest for this week's podcast is retired Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro. Punaro went on to serve for 34 years, finishing his career as the Commanding Officer of the 4th Marine Division and reaching the rank of Two Star General. He was shot during a firefight as a young Officer leading Marines against an enemy position in Vietnam. After the war, he went to work for Senator Sam Nunn in National Security matters serving as his director of National Security Affairs and then as Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. His latest book, "The Ever Shrinking Fighting Force." Highlights the issue of how more money being spent is not equating to a more effective fighting force. We discussed General Punaro's time in Vietnam, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China, and his book. Tune in. Main Takeaways
Connect with Arnold PunaroConnect With John HendricksMusic provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | GRP 193-The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled: A Discussion with former KGB Officer Jack Barsky | 01:45:30 | |
For this week's podcast, our guest is a former KGB Officer. Jack Barsky reveals his gripping story from the Cold War era. This episode takes you on a thrilling journey through the clandestine operations of the KGB, exposing the deception, sacrifice, and personal dilemmas faced by those caught in the web of espionage. From Mitrokhin's defection and role as the guardian of KGB's top-secret archives to Barsky's struggle between two worlds, this podcast offers unprecedented insights into the complexities of loyalty and the human toll of espionage. Jack gives his insights on the Ukraine conflict as well. Main Takeaways
Visit Jack Barksy's website: This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | GRP 174-Big results Require Big Ambitions-A Conversation with HRT Operator Greg Shaffer | 01:17:27 | |
Greg Shaffer, an author and retired FBI agent is joining me for this week's podcast. Shaffer spent ten years in the Coast Guard and twenty years at the FBI, working in various roles. He served as an Operator at the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), conducting operations around the globe. He spent several years working on a joint task force in a counter-terrorism role. Shaffer finished his career coordinating security for major sporting events in the Dallas, Texas, area. We discussed his time working on the D.C Sniper case in 2002, where HRT Operators arrested the perpetrators. Shaffer explains why HRT deployed alongside the military's Special Mission Units to Afghanistan and Iraq. We also touched on Greg's time working on counter-terrorism investigations across Asia. Greg founded the Shaffer Security Group, providing various services, including training and security. Tune in
Get a copy of Greg Shaffer's book: Stay Safe: Security Secrets for Today's Dangerous World Greg Shaffer: www.shaffersecuritygroup.com @Shaffersecuritygroup on all social media platforms This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 31 May 2023 | GRP 185-De Oppresso Liber: My Conversation with Special Forces Officer Francis Racioppi | 01:48:47 | |
Francis Racioppi, the host of the Jedburgh podcast, is joining me for this week's episode. Francis, a former Green Beret and infantry officer, served multiple tours to Iraq and Africa. Through discussing the complexities of the conflict in Iraq and leading men on the battlefield, Francis gives excellent insight into the bigger picture. He spent time in Africa looking at different forces and assessing what groups could be turned into special operations units to combat radical terrorism on the continent—founder of FRsix, where he advises businesses and leaders seeking to improve themselves, their teams, and organizations. Main Takeaways
Check out Francis's company and podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jedburgh-podcast/id1558608802 This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | GRP 186-From F-22s to Unrestricted Warfare: A Conversation with Brigadier General John Teichert | 01:20:22 | |
Former Air Force Brigade General John Teichert shares his insights on US-China relations, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the conflict in Ukraine. Teichert expresses concern over China's predatory policies and practices, discussing how their unrestricted warfare aims to destroy the international world order. He also shares his thoughts on the long-term commitment of the West to Ukraine through the donation of F-16s and the allies' and partners' solidarity throughout the conflict. Teichert's valuable insights provide a thought-provoking perspective on global affairs. Main Takeaways
Check out John Teichert's website: This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | GRP 167-Black Ops: The Story Of A Cuban Refugees Journey Into The Upper Ranks of the Central Intelligence Agency | 01:46:48 | |
GRP 167-Black Ops: The Story Of A Cuban Refugees Journey Into The Upper Ranks of the Central Intelligence Agency. Joining me for this week's podcast is Ric Prado. Ric witnessed a firefight at seven in Cuba during Fidel Castro's revolution. After his family fled, they relocated to Miami. Prado would go on to serve as an elite Pararescuemen in the Airforce and spent 24 years at the CIA, retiring at the rank of Senior Intel Service-2, the Major General equivalent at the Agency. He was the Deputy Chief of Station of the original Bin Laden Task Force and later served as the head of Korean Operations for the CIA. We discussed Castro and Che Guevara, his time in Nicaragua, countering terrorism in the Philippines, and tracking Bin Laden. Tune in. Main Takeaways
This episode is sponsored by Ten Thousand a men’s training brand. visit www.tenthousand.cc and enter code Global Recon for 15 % off Follow Ric Prado: www.ricprado.com Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | GRP 151-The die is cast:Special Missions Sergeant Major Bill Delaporte | 01:53:16 | |
Joining me for this podcast is retired Army Sergeant Major Bill Delaporte. Delaporte is part owner of Archon Ready Group, which teaches marksmanship. Delaporte served in the Army's Special Missions Unit for 17 years, where he became an assault team leader deploying as an operator 13 times. We talked about Bill's army career, the second amendment, and more. Enjoy.
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| 06 Mar 2020 | GRP 144-Wherever you go, go with all your heart: A MACV-SOG Team Leader at war | 02:30:20 | |
GRP 144-Wherever you go, go with all your heart: A MACV-SOG Team Leader at war Co-hosting for this podcast is retired Chief Warrant Officer and 20 year Navy SEAL veteran Ron Mahrs. Our guest is Dr. Henry Thompson. Thompson served for 21 years in the United States Army in various leadership roles. He began his career as a Green Beret joining MACV-SOG running recon operations during the Vietnam war. Dr. Thompson became the 1-0 or team leader of Recon Team Michigan taking over the team from a good friend of mine named Mike Stahl who was wounded on an operation. The casualty rate for SOG was over 100 percent. They are the precursor to today’s Tier 1 units. This episode is a rare treat as you get a long time Tier 1 SEAL to sit down with an experienced SOG Team leader and myself. Enjoy. Henry Thompson: https://www.hpsys.com/HPS_Index.htm Ron Mahrs: www.instagram.com/theoperatorfoundation John Hendricks: www.instagram.com/globalreconpodcast Music provided by Caspian: www.caspian.band --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 18 May 2023 | GRP 183-The Uyghur Crisis: China's Genocidal Campaign in East Turkestan with the Prime Minister in Exile Salih Hudayar | 01:30:39 | |
The Prime Minister in exile of East Turkestan, Salih Hudayar, is joining me for this week's podcast. East Turkestan is the homeland of the Uyghur Muslims. Hudayar shares his personal story of growing up in East Turkestan and his family's experience with political persecution. He discusses the Chinese government's mass internment and genocidal campaign targeting Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other Turkish peoples, including forced assimilation, concentration camps, slave labor, sterilization, and indoctrination of children.
Hudayar emphasizes the importance of the international community taking action to address this human rights crisis and the critical role of East Turkistan in Chinese strategy. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the severity of the situation in Xinjiang and the urgency for global intervention.
Main Takeaways
The Origins of the Uyghur Conflict with China
China using forced Uyghur labor
Salih Hudayars Journey to Becoming Prime Minister in Exile
Mass surveillance of Uyghurs by the Chinese Communist Party
Mass sterilization and rape of Uyghur women
Follow Prime Minister Hudayar:
https://twitter.com/SalihHudayar
https://east-turkistan.net
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www.globalrecon.net
www.instagram.com/igrecon
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| 15 Mar 2021 | GRP 155-Men should strive to think much and know little: A Conversation with a Special Missions Operator | 01:49:20 | |
Episode SummaryMy guest for this week's podcast is retired U.S. Army Special Missions Sergeant Major Dan Ibach. SGM Ibach served for 21 years, seven of those at the 75th Ranger Regiment and fourteen at the Tier 1 Unit. During a deployment to Iraq, Dan was severely wounded when his vehicle drove over an Improvised Explosive Device, killing half of his team. A month later, he would wake up from a coma, rejoin the Unit, and continue to deploy into combat. Ibach was assigned to the United Kingdom's 22nd Special Air Service Regiment as a liaison from the Unit. We discussed hostage rescue, tracking Qasem Soleimani, and much more. Enjoy Main Episode Takeaways
Connect With Our Guest for This EpisodeDan is an owner and instructor at Archon Ready Group. Dan is the CEO of Griz Global Solutions Connect With John HendricksMusic provided by Caspian: | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | GRP 172- Nothing endures but change: The story of Australian SASR Trooper Andrew White | 02:01:40 | |
oining me for this week's podcast is recently retired Australian SASR Operator Andrew White. White served for nearly 30 years in two different armies. He began his career in the British infantry with deployments to various areas of the world. White was part of the initial invasion of Iraq and would deploy there three times. Due to an issue with his command after his third deployment to Iraq, he transferred to the Australian Army. He passed selection into the Australian Special Air Service Regiment, where he spent the remainder of his career with multiple combat deployments. White was on the operation where SASR Trooper Jason Brown was tragically killed in Afghanistan. He illuminates the skill and courage under fire displayed by his troop to recover Brown. A few members of the Australian Special Forces are accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan. The situation has been very controversial, and we discussed this in detail. We talked about his experiences in Afghanistan, and Iraq, working as a dog handler, and his advocacy for those SASR Operators accused of war crimes. Plus more. Tune in. Main Takeaways
This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect with Andrew White: www.instagram.com/dirtybeardedpilgrims Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | GRP 188-An Inside Look At The Institute For The Study of War with Jennifer Cafarella | 01:08:53 | |
In this podcast episode, Jennifer Cafarella, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), discusses her expertise in Syria and counter-ISIS work. The ISW focused on Syria. Over time they expanded their Russia program, recognizing Putin's intervention in Syria as part of his global strategy. ISW provides support to educate civilian leaders on military force usage. They also train and advise senior military commanders while fostering young national security talent. The podcast highlights the attempted coup by Progozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, and the group's uncertain future. The brutality associated with Wagner, such as disturbing videos from Syria and Ukraine, is discussed. Speculation arises on potential Russian defense and leadership changes due to the coup attempt. The ISW provides daily briefs and updates on the fighting in eastern Ukraine, which I think is the best publicly available information on the war. Main Takeaways
Visit the Institute for the Study of War's website: https://www.understandingwar.org/ Follow Jennifer Cafarella on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JennyCafarella This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 09 Apr 2022 | GRP 161-Don't Rush To Your Death: A Conversation with An American Tier 1 Operator | 01:56:42 | |
GRP 161-Don't Rush To Your Death: A Conversation with An American Tier 1 Operator Joining me for this week's podcast is retired Special Missions Operator Fred Fusco. I did a podcast with Fred five years ago. Fred spent most of his career in Special Operations, serving as a Green Beret Medic before joining the Army Special Missions Unit, where he served as an Assaulter and a Sniper. We talked about some of Fred's experiences in combat, including dealing with suicide bombers on target, conducting hostage rescue operations, and working with allied Special Operators, including the British SAS, Australian SASR, and Polish GROM. Tune in! Main Episode Takeaways
Connect With Fred FuscoConnect With John HendricksMusic provided by Caspian: Connect With Eco Defense GroupKay Foye hand-forged and handcrafted an incredible knife to support the work of special operators as they train wildlife rangers on the frontlines of the rhino war. She gathered materials unique to Africa, including spent brass from the range, and combined those with a wooly mammoth tooth. Working in partnership with Eco Defense Group, Kay is bridging the gap of their secret work to ensure these vets can do what they do best in a unique place. I've never seen anything quite like it, so if there are knife collectors who want to support US Special Missions Unit vets and protect the rhino in Africa, get one now. Click the link below. If you are interested in learning more about EDGE, see the link below: https://www.ecodefensegroup.org/donate www.instagram.com/ecodefensegroup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | GRP 190-It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live: Part Two with Australian SAS Operator Nick Seedman | 02:12:53 | |
Together with Nick Seedman, we on the Global Recon podcast, chart a course for our listeners through the entangled universe of geopolitics, personal metamorphosis, and the arduous fight against sex trafficking. Through candid dialogue and fresh perspectives, we shake up prevailing narratives, dig into the motives behind worldwide interventions, and spotlight the powerful ripples of transformative experiences. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on lesser-known aspects of military operations and make a strong case for advancing regenerative medicine, inviting our audience to ponder the profound complexities that fundamentally shape our global community. Main Takeaways
Visit Nick Seedman's website dedicated to assisting combat veterans from the Five Eyes community: Follow Nick Seedman on Instagram: This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | GRP 171-Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss: My Conversation With an MH-6 Little Bird Pilot | 02:20:10 | |
Joining me for this week's podcast is retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Gregory Coker. Coker wrote the book "Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss!" and has donated 100% of the profits to organizations that support veterans. He flew helicopters in the Army for over 20 years and spent 15 of those years in the world's most elite helicopter unit, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He flew the MH-6 Little Bird, an attack helicopter with thousands of hours spent flying in and out of combat. Coker was shot down in Iraq, supporting an assault force during a daytime operation. He remained with the assault force after he and his co-pilot made it out of the downed aircraft, where they were engaged in a six-hour gun battle. We discussed this operation in detail and some of the aerodynamics of controlling a helicopter as its crashes. Blades for Brothers is partnered with Shied 91, a 501c3 non-profit started by Greg, to craft blades and help veterans learn how to bladesmith. Greg had experienced a traumatic brain injury from combat, and we discussed this, plus veteran's mental health issues and much more. Tune in. Main Takeaways
This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Get a copy of Greg Coker's book: Death Waits in the Dark Follow Greg on social media: www.instagram.com/bladesforbrothers Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | GRP 163-With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: A Conversation with Senator Marco Rubio | 01:02:14 | |
For this week's podcast, joining me is the Senior United States Senator from Florida, Marco Rubio. Senator Rubio came on to discuss veterans who have been exposed to toxic burn pits while serving overseas. Many of these veterans are diagnosed with cancer and other rare illnesses at an alarming rate. An issue Senator Rubio is passionate about tackling is human trafficking. We discussed how to protect schools in the wake of a deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Tune in. Main Takeaways
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| 18 Jan 2023 | GRP 169-What War Did to Us Ukraine: My Conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Nick Laidlaw | 01:49:35 | |
Joining me for this week's podcast is Marine Corps veteran Nick Laidlaw. Laidlaw spent seven years in the Marine Corps as an 0311 Rifleman and Security Forces Marine. He wrote the book "What War Did To Us: Ukraine." Providing first-hand accounts of all aspects of the conflict in the first 150 days of the war. Nick runs the popular Instagram account Battles. and.Beers, where he posts photos and videos of war stories from civilian and soldier perspectives. We discussed talking with veterans from both sides of a war, including Ukraine and Russian soldiers, plus much more. Tune in. Here is a short story told on the podcast by Laidlaw. It is of Anton Kryll, a Ukrainian soldier who fought at Mariupol's besieged Azovstal steel plant. They were surrounded, entirely out of food and water, and medicine. " Anton, what do you want to do when the war is over?" He replied, "Here in short, we are always relying on each other. We are in history now, and we have done everything possible and impossible. After we are pulled out of here, I will immediately marry my girlfriend, and everything will be Ukraine. " Anton Kryll was killed the next day on May 14th, 2022. Main Takeaways
This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Follow Nick Laidlaw on Instagram: Battles.and.beers Check out his book here: What War Did To Us Ukraine Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 12 Nov 2020 | GRP 152-To the left of Bang: Marine Corps Combat Veteran Yousef Badou | 02:11:11 | |
GRP 152- Joining me for this week's podcast is Marine Corps veteran Yousef Badou. Yousef runs Emergence Disrupt, a training company specializing in Situational Awareness & Behavior Analysis Training. Badou deployed multiple times to Iraq as a U.S. Marine. His father is
from Kuwait, where he spent his early years living in Kuwait during the invasion by Saddam Hussein helped shape his path moving forward.
He would be recalled into the Marine Corps to teach for the Combat Hunter program. The FBI routinely utilizes emergence Disrupt, as do the Joint Regional Intelligence Centers, Overseas Advisory Council, and Military and Law Enforcement. This was a fun podcast. Enjoy.
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| 24 May 2023 | GRP 184- Always Faithful Always Forward: The Story of Marine Raider Nick Jones | 01:43:03 | |
We hear the story of Nick Jones, a retired Marine Raider and recipient of the Navy Cross, for his bravery. Jones shares his experience serving in Afghanistan in the infantry and later in Iraq as part of the Marine Special Operations, where he engaged in direct combat against ISIS. He also discusses the toll that special operations can take on family life and the importance of supporting veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. Jones's story is both inspiring and eye-opening, providing listeners with a glimpse into the dedication and sacrifice required of those who serve in the military. Main Takeaways
Visit Nick Jones foundations website: http://www.talonsreachfoundation.org This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | GRP 168-Task Force Pineapple: A Conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann. | 01:39:16 | |
Joining me for this week's podcast is retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann. LTC Mann spent a career as a leader in the Special Forces with multiple tours in Afghanistan. Scott is the author of Operation Pineapple Express, a New York Times Bestseller detailing the effort of a group of retired special operations veterans led by Scott who saved 500 Afghans being hunted by the Taliban. We discussed the harsh lives of the men who served in the Afghan Commandos, how they moved families to safety, and much more. Tune in Main Takeaways
Follow Scott Mann: www.scottmann.com This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 30 Apr 2020 | GRP 147- No Ordinary Dog: A Special Missions Dog Handler at War | 01:23:02 | |
Joining me for this week’s podcast is Author and Navy SEAL Will Chesney. Chesney served for 3 years at SEAL Team 4 before screening and being selected to serve as a Tier 1 Operator. He has deployed multiple times as a Dog Handler and Operator until he was medically retired after getting blown up in Afghanistan. The book is the story of Will and his SEAL dog Cairo. Cairo served with Will for multiple rotations including after getting shot by an enemy fighter wielding an AK-47. Cairo was with Will on Operation Neptune Spear. This was the Operation that killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan. We discussed Will’s recovery, Navy SEAL Dogs, and his new book. Enjoy. Get your copy of No Ordinary Dog here: John Hendricks: www.instagram.com/globalreconpodcast Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 10 May 2023 | GRP 182-What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality: My Conversation with Delta Force Operator Dave Nielsen | 01:49:14 | |
My friend Dave Nielsen, a former Army Ranger and Delta Force Operator is back on the podcast. Dave co-hosts a brand new show called the Christology Podcast. After leaving the Army, he got a theology and biblical studies degree. We discussed the difficulty of Delta's selection and how his experience in dealing with adversity growing up in Detroit helped him make it through. Dave talked about the culture of servant leadership at Delta Force which plays a crucial role in the unit's success. We touched on his time as a dog handler and his dog Pepper. There are many nuances of operating in a Special Mission Unit that, includes going after bomb makers and dealing with enemies who wear suicide vest. We touched on Hostage Rescue Operations, Faith, Israel, his time in the Ranger Regiment, and much more. Tune in. Main Takeaways
Follow The Christology Podcast on all podcast platforms: Follow Dave Nielsen on Instagram: This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | GRP 189-He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe: Australian SAS Trooper Nick Seedman Part 1 | 02:20:01 | |
Former Australian SAS Trooper Nick Seedman shares his remarkable journey of sacrifice, resilience, and determination. Through his candid and harrowing accounts, we gain a deeper understanding of the physical and mental challenges faced by Special Forces and the impacts of war. Seedman's story is a testament to the unwavering spirit of those who put their lives on the line for their country, and his insights into the complexities of decision-making in combat zones are both illuminating and inspiring. This podcast is a must-listen. Main Takeaways
Visit Nick Seedman's website dedicated to assisting combat veterans from the Five Eyes community: Follow Nick Seedman on Instagram: This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 03 May 2023 | GRP 181-Exonerating the MARSOC Seven and Exposing Military Injustices: A Conversation with Marine Major Fred Galvin | 01:59:59 | |
Former Marine Major Fred Galvin discusses the exoneration of the MARSOC Seven, who was falsely accused of killing civilians in Afghanistan. He sheds light on the flaws in the military justice system and the need for accountability among the Major Generals. He also discusses the ongoing legal battle of the MARSOC Three. Galvin expresses concern about the state of the military and the potential conflict with China over Taiwan, highlighting the need for strong leadership. With insightful commentary on current issues within and the military world, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in military justice and leadership.
Main Takeaways
The MARSOC Three
Major Galvin's journey into the Marine Corps
First Commanding Officer of MARSOC in Combat
Being ambushed and then accused of war crimes
The dishonesty of Marine Corps Generals
War with China
Get a copy of Major Galvin's book and website:
A Few Bad Men
www.commandoshow.com
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| 25 Jan 2023 | GRP 170-Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change: The Story of Army Special Missions Sergeant Major Erick Miyares | 02:15:37 | |
Retired Army Special Missions Sergeant Major Erick Miyares is joining me for this week's podcast. SGM Miyares's family immigrated from Cuba to Florida, where he lived until joining the Marine Corps and served for six years. He transitioned into the Army, serving as a Signals expert in the 7th Special Forces Group. He was shot during a deployment to Ecuador in the late 90s. After recovering, Sergeant Major Miyares tried for and got selected to serve in the Army's Special Missions Unit, where he stayed for 20 years. We discussed working with the SEALs, counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and veterans' mental health. Tune in Main Takeaways
This episode is sponsored by Ten Thousand, a men’s training brand. Visit www.tenthousand.cc and enter code Global Recon for 15 % off Connect with Erick Miyares www.instagram.com/erick.miyares Connect With John Hendricks Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | GRP 154:Across The Fence: MACV-SOG Team Leader John Stryker Meyer | 02:03:24 | |
Episode SummaryJoining me for this week's podcast is author and Army Special Forces combat veteran, John Stryker Meyer. Meyer, served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a Green Beret and member of the highly secretive unit MACV-SOG. SOG fought the secret war in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam. SOG operations often ended with a ten-man team going up against hundreds or thousands of North Vietnamese troops. Main Episode Takeaways
This Episode is Brought to you by:Wondery-Against The Odds: In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival.https://wondery.com/shows/against-the-odds/ Connect With Our Guest for This EpisodeJohn Stryker Meyers Author PageConnect With Global ReconMusic provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | GRP 157-The Object Of The Superior Man is Truth: The Story of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher | 01:49:56 | |
Episode SummaryMy guest for this week's podcast is retired Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher. Chief Gallagher completed 20 years in the U.S. Navy, with most of that time spent in the SEAL Teams. He served as a Corpsman and a Sniper. During his final deployment in 2017 to Mosul, Iraq, Gallagher was the Platoon Chief. The objective during this deployment was to work side by side with the Iraqi military to retake the city of Mosul from ISIS. It was after this deployment where a few members of his platoon accused him of committing war crimes. We walked through this deployment and what led to some of the SEALs claiming he was a war criminal. After spending time in a military prison and being mistreated by the Navy, he was acquitted of murder charges. This entire ordeal became a political point of contention which led to President Donald Trump intervening on Gallagher's behalf. Main Episode Takeaways
This Episode is Brought to you by:Wondery-Against The Odds: In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival.Against The OddsConnect with Eddie Gallagher:Connect With John HendricksMusic provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | GRP 179-Alone At Dawn: The Story of John Chapman and Airforce Combat Controllers With Dan Schilling | 01:34:29 | |
Former Combat Controller and author Dan Schilling shares stories of the bravery and dedication of America's Special Operations forces, highlighting the relatively unknown community of Airforce Combat Controllers. These individuals are among the most versatile in Special Ops and have a unique dual role as both lethal individuals on the battlefield and humanitarian responders in times of crisis. We discussed the story of Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman a Combat Controller who inserted with a small element of SEALs from DEVGRU into an enemy camp to retrieve SEAL Neil Roberts. Through a series of difficult circumstances, Chapman ended up alone on a mountaintop in Afghanistan, fighting for 40-plus minutes against two dozen enemy fighters. In this action, Chapman saved the lives of 23 Americans, and the entire battle was recorded by a CIA drone hovering above. The entire video is on youtube, narrated by Dan Schilling, and every American should watch it. Through Schilling's firsthand accounts and insight, listeners gain a greater appreciation for the sacrifices and dedication of these essential members of America's military community. Main Takeaways
Get a copy of Dan's book and check out his other work at: www.danschillingbooks.com Download Converso, the future of private messaging. Please send me a message on the app 1 555- 860-1584 www.conversoapp.com/download-converso-global-recon/ This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 28 Feb 2020 | GRP 143-Mosul: A film by a CIA counter terrorism officer | 01:12:29 | |
GRP 143-Mosul: A film by a CIA counter-terrorism officer Joining me for this week’s podcast is former CIA counterterrorism officer Dan Gabriel. He served at the Agency for a decade until the killing of Osama Bin Laden when he decided it was time to pursue another passion of his: Film making. The film “Mosul” is entirely in Arabic. Written and directed by Gabriel, it shows the journey of a journalist from Bagdad as he documents the retaking of Mosul from ISIS. Ali Mula embeds with the Iraqi Special Forces as they fight ISIS house to house, and street by street. The film highlights charismatic leaders of different militia that have come together to fight ISIS. It’s fascinating. We discussed the film, Dan’s career, terrorism, and counter-terrorism as it relates to the middle east and Islam. Enjoy. You can follow the film’s official page here: You can follow Dan on Twitter here: Follow John Hendricks https://www.instagram.com/igrecon https://www.instagram.com/globalreconpodcast https://www.facebook.com/GlobalReconPodcast/ Music provided by Caspian --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | GRP 156-Cry Havoc And Let Slip The Dogs Of War : Special Missions Dog Handler Billy Clark | 01:26:13 | |
Episode SummaryMy guest for this week's podcast is Command Master Chief Bill Clark. CMC Clark served for four years in the Marine Corps and twenty years with the Navy. He enlisted in the Navy after the September 11th attacks as a Master At Arms to become a Dog Handler. The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) recruited him. He was among the first group of trainers at the command. Over the next 20 years, CMC Clark would deploy 11 times into combat as a Dog Handler. DEVGRU is the Navy's Tier 1 Special Missions Unit. Main Episode Takeaways
This Episode is Brought to you by:Wondery-Against The Odds: In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival.Against The OddsConnect With a Retired Navy SEAL's K9 OrganizationSpikes K9 FundConnect With A Retired Special Missions Dog Handler's Dog Training CompanyPatriot Dog TrainingConnect With John HendricksMusic provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 24 Apr 2020 | GRP 146-A Wise Man Does His Own Work: The Story of a British Volunteer in The Fight Against ISIS | 01:01:11 | |
Joining me for this week’s podcast is author and veteran of the war in Syria Ed Nash. Ed, is a civilian from the United Kingdom who spent his early 20’s traveling the world. He would eventually go on to work with the Free Burma Rangers(FBR). The FBR is a volunteer organization led by a former American Special Forces Officer which provides aid to civilians in war zones around the globe. After a few stints with the FBR as an information officer Ed went on to join up with the Kurds in the fight against ISIS in Syria. Initially he was to work in an information/media role. One thing led to another and he went on to deploy into combat as a Designated Marksmen or as some of the Kurds called it the Sniper unit. We discussed his time in Syria, what it was like returning home to the U.K. and much more. Enjoy. You can check out Ed’s book here: John Hendricks: www.instagram.com/globalreconpodcast Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | GRP 160-Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight For The Truth | 01:26:29 | |
Joining me for this week's podcast is the Gold Star Wife of Staff Sergeant Bryan Black Michelle Black. SSG Black was killed alongside SFC Jeremiah Johnson, SSG Dustin Wright, and SGT LaDavid Johnson after their Special Forces team was ambushed on October 4th, 2017, in Niger, Africa. After investigating the incident, the military sat down with the Black family to discuss their findings. Michelle felt the Army wasn't telling the entire truth about what happened. They blamed the soldiers on the ground while not holding senior officers accountable that sent the team after a terrorist leader without the proper support and mission planning. Michelle details what happened in her book "Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight For The Truth" Tune in. Main Episode Takeaways
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| 13 Jul 2022 | GRP 164-The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing: A conversation with a 26-year veteran of the CIA. | 01:55:55 | |
Joining me for this week's podcast is Marc Polymeropoulos. Marc retired from the Senior Intelligence Service ranks in 2019 after serving for 26 years. He is a highly decorated field officer serving in various leadership roles. His book "Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA" was published in 2021. He received the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Commendation Medal, and the Intelligence Medal of Merit. We discussed his time working counter-terrorism in the middle east, running agents in the field, being hit with Havana Syndrome in Moscow, and much more. Tune in. Main Takeaways
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| 21 Jun 2023 | GRP 187-Relentless Strike With Sean Naylor | 02:13:52 | |
We sit down with best-selling author and former senior writer for Army Times, Sean Naylor, to discuss his experiences covering conflicts in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Naylor shares stories of meeting with Hamid Karzai and embedding with various military units, including special forces and cavalry squadrons. He also talks about the challenges of reporting on a secret organization like Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), which he wrote about in his book "Relentless Strike." Naylor's insight into these complex topics creates an informative and captivating conversation. Main Takeaways
Follow Sean Naylor: https://twitter.com/SeanDNaylor https://thehighside.substack.com/ This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | GRP 158-Archon Ready Group: A conversation with Two Special Missions Operators | 01:13:22 | |
Episode SummaryI have two guests on for this week's podcast. They are the primary instructors at Archon Ready Group, and both served at the Army Special Missions Unit for nearly two decades. Billy Delaporte and Dan Ibach are back on with me. We talked about police shootings, police firearms training, and much more. Enjoy Main Episode Takeaways
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| 19 Nov 2020 | GRP 153-In The Dark of War: A CIA Officers time in Libya | 00:59:25 | |
Episode SummaryJoining me for this week's podcast is an author and former CIA Targeting Analyst, Sarah Carlson. Sarah's book "In The Dark of War" is her account of the U.S. mission's evacuation in Tripoli, Libya, in 2014, where she served as a CIA officer. The evacuation took 26 hours, with 150 Americans driving out of Libya during a civil war. Accompanied by U.S Marines, they successfully made it into Tunisia with American F-16 fighter jets shadowing them in the skies. Main Episode Takeaways
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| 25 Jul 2023 | GRP 191-Chameleon: A Black Box Thriller with Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke | 01:27:37 | |
Former Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke discusses his gripping new book, sharing a gritty and authentic portrayal of his protagonist's journey with host John Hendricks, drawing inspiration from real-life tragedies. Remi uncovers the hidden truths behind organ harvesting. They delve into the complexities of these criminal networks, revealing their sophistication and the shocking statistics surrounding the illegal trade of organs. This thought-provoking episode uncovers the dark realities that often remain hidden from the public eye, shedding light on the importance of exposing these atrocities. Main Takeaways
Get a copy of Remi's latest book, Chameleon: Follow Remi on social media: This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. Connect With John Hendricks www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: | |||
| 14 Aug 2020 | GRP 150-EDGE: On the Front Lines of the Rhino War in Africa | 01:16:47 | |
My guest for this podcast is Nathan Edmondson, the co-founder and President of EDGE. Eco Defense Group (EDGE) plays a pivotal role in the counter-poaching Rhino war in Africa. Utilizing the skill sets of American Tier 1 Operators, they train and develop counter-poacher and Ranger units combatting poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking in coordination with the office of defense cooperation through the consulate general and other official channels in Africa. The market for rhino horns in Southeast Asia drives criminal syndicates to increase their efforts in illegally killing rhinos. EDGE brings resources and opportunities to communities that are working to counter poaching. They are a 501c3 non-profit organization. We discussed the crime of poaching, what EDGE brings to the fight, and more. Enjoy. If you are interested in learning more about EDGE, see the link below: https://www.ecodefensegroup.org/donate www.instagram.com/ecodefensegroup John Hendricks: www.instagram.com/globalreconpodcast The episode introduction was a trailer for the film "Stroop. Journey Into the Rhino Horn War" | |||
| 27 Mar 2020 | GRP 145-Defender that shall not be seen: Shin Bet | 01:04:29 | |
GRP 145-Defender That Shall Not be Seen My guest for this week's podcast is Tomer Israeli. Tomer is A veteran captain of the Israeli Defense Forces with over 20 years of both combat and instructional experience. He began his army career in the Sayeret Matkal - '92 Yuval which is Israel's Tier 1 counter-terrorism unit. He later served as a team member in a special recon team (Sayeret Golani - Orev '92 Dotan). As a reserve officer, Tomer led his team at a special forces recon unit deep behind enemy lines during the Second Lebanon War (2006). He went on to join the Israeli Secret Services the Shin Bet. We discussed some of the histories of Israeli Special Forces and Intelligence operations, the complexities of the issues between Israel and Palestine plus more. Tomer runs a tactical training company called Israeli Tactical. Enjoy. Check out Tomer here: https://www.israelitactical.com John Hendricks: www.instagram.com/globalreconpodcast Music provided by Caspian: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support | |||
| 26 Jan 2016 | GRP 02 Vice News Reporter, Female Apache Pilot Interviews. | 00:53:32 | |
In this session of The Global Recon Podcast, we interviewAyman Oghanna from Vice news who will be embedded with Iraqi forces fighting ISIS. We also talk with Adrienne Hatcher the Missouri National Guard's first female Apache pilot.
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| 29 Jan 2016 | GRP 03 Special Operations Selection, Fitness, And Mindset | 00:26:45 | |
In this session Mike, and John discuss what it takes to make it through a special operations selection process. Conditioning your body, and your mind to give you the tools to succeed.
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| 02 Feb 2016 | GRP 04 Tu Lam, RoninTactics, Army Special Forces | 00:49:19 | |
In this session we have Tu Lam from RoninTactics on, and he and Mike go way back. Tu talks escaping Vietnam as a child, and becoming a Special Forces operator as an adult. Mike and Tu discuss losing brothers in combat during the war in Iraq.
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| 05 Feb 2016 | GRP 05 Interview With Aleks Skarlatos, PTSD, Fitness, And Mindset. | 00:48:40 | |
In this session we interviewed Aleks Skarlatos who is one of the American service members who thwarted that would be terror attack on the train in France back in August of 2015. Mike gets into a coping mechanism for service members, or civilians to use when dealing with a traumatic event such as losing a loved one. We also talk fitness and I give you guys some calisthenic workout information.
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| 10 Feb 2016 | GRP 06 Survival, Special Forces, Selection, And Fitness | 00:36:13 | |
In this episode John and Mike discuss fitness, the impact that serving in a Special Forces ODA( Operational Detachment Alpha ) has on the soldiers family. We also give you guys some workouts to try out.
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| 12 Feb 2016 | GRP 07 Aviation, Snipers, Fitness And Mindset. | 01:13:39 | |
In this episode we have a special guest on named Scott. Scott is a 17 year Army veteran who was a Sniper who transitioned into a helicopter pilot. We talk fitness, and mindset. Send questions to Podcast@globalrecon.net
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| 16 Feb 2016 | GRP 08 The Rescue Of Marcus Luttrell, Mindset, and Special Forces | 01:18:56 | |
On this episode we have special guest Travis Osborn on. Travis is a 20-year Army veteran who served in several different capa in Special Forces. Travis and Mike served together for many years as Green Berets in the same time period. Travis was the 18 Delta (Army Special Forces Medic) that treated Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell during the operation to rescue him in 2005.
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| 20 Feb 2016 | GRP 09 Medal Of Honor Recipient Captain Florent Groberg | 00:33:10 | |
In this episode we had the privilege to talk with Medal of Honor recipient Army Captain Florent Groberg. Florent talks about the incident in which he earned the medal. It's an incredible story, and Florent is a great American.
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| 25 Feb 2016 | GRP 10 Unconventional Warfare, Foreign Internal Defense, Ronin Tactics | 00:56:02 | |
GRP-10 On this episode we discuss Unconventional Warfare, and FID (Foreign Internal Defense) as well as some of the history of Special Operations in the United States. We have Tu from Ronin Tactics back on the show as he has extensive experience in UW, and FID. Mike answer’s a question regarding National Guard Special Forces ODAs (Operational Detachment Alpha’s)
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| 02 Mar 2016 | GRP 11 MARSOC Memorial March, Benjamin Bitner, Special Forces Green Berets | 01:17:00 | |
GRP-11 In this episode we interview Nate the founder of the Marine Raider Memorial March. Nate is a Marine Raider from MARSOC. He’s been in the Marine Corps for nearly 12 years, 10 of them in MARSOC. The March is a 700 plus mile march to honor their MARSOC brothers who died in a helicopter accident last year. Mike interviews April Bitner the wife of Benjamin Bitner a Special Forces soldier who was killed in action. You get to hear perspective on what its like to be married to a Special Forces soldier, and what its like to lose a soldier in combat.
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| 04 Mar 2016 | GRP 12 Special Operations Working Dogs, Green Berets, Nutrition Tips | 00:42:04 | |
GRP 12-On this episode we have Travis Osborn back on to discuss Special Operations dogs. Travis was the Special Forces Medic who treated Marcus Luttrell the Navy SEAL from the Lone Survivor story during the rescue operation. Travis went on to become a dog handler in Special Forces. Him and Mike have been on several operations together where they hit target sets having Special Forces dogs along side of them. RIP to all the military dogs who sacrificed themselves to protect their teammates.
Travis Instagram: LiveHard18D
Mike’s Instagram: SofSurvivor
Mike’s Facebook: FieldCraftLLC
Mike’s Website: www.fieldcraftsurvival.com
John’s Instagram: IgRecon
John’s Facebook: FB Recon
John’s Website: www.globalrecon.net
Music provided by Caspian: www.caspianmusic.net
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| 08 Mar 2016 | GRP 13 Wounded Warfighters, Never Quit, Special Forces | 00:39:30 | |
We have the honor and privilege of having Jared Bullock a former Special Forces Communications expert on the show. Jared was wounded in 2013 while on patrol in Afghanistan. His convoy drove over an IED which killed one of his teammates, and severely wounded himself and others. His right arm, and leg have been amputated. Jared is one of the funniest, most positive individuals i've ever met. He inspires me daily. Send questions to Podcast@globalrecon.net
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| 12 Mar 2016 | GRP 14 Benghazi , Women In Combat, Bureaucracy, Webinars | 01:03:43 | |
GRP 14-On this episode Me and Mike discuss events in Benghazi, Libya, and some of the circumstances involving the incident. Mike was involved so he has a very unique, insider perspective. We talk bureaucracy, and how it has a negative effect on the Operators on the ground. We touch on the subject of women in combat arms which is a very controversial topic of discussion these days.
We are also excited to announce that we will be running webinars to connect with listeners, and to give you guys some updates on what we have coming for the future. If you’re interested in the webinar’s send an email to Podcast@globalrecon.net with Webinar in the subject line, and we’ll lock you in.
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| 18 Mar 2016 | GRP 15 War Stories, Webinar's, Survival | 00:25:38 | |
GRP 15-On this episode we give more details on the Global Recon/Field Craft Survival Mindset Webinar which you can opt in to by sending an email to podcast@globalrecon.net. Once we lock in your email address we will send you the information needed to pre register. In order for us to host this we will need 30 pre registers.
Mike tells two different stories of being in gunfights while deployed, and how having the right mindset, and training methodologies you can survive a natural, or man made catastrophe. Any questions, tips, suggestions email podcast@globalrecon.net
Mike’s Website: www.fieldcraftsurvival.com
Mike’s Facebook: FieldCraftLLC
Mike’s Instagram: SofSurvivor
Mike’s Twitter: IgSofSurvivor
John’s Website: www.globalrecon.net
John’s Facebook: FB Recon
John’s Instagram/Twitter: IgRecon
Music provided by Caspian: www.caspianmusic.net
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| 21 Mar 2016 | GRP 16 MACV - SOG, Rucking Raiders, Operators | 01:10:47 | |
GRP 16- This is a very special episode for several reasons. One we have Nate the team leader from Rucking Raiders on again who is finishing up the 700 plus mile march organized by his organization consisting of MARSOC operators honoring their fallen brothers who were killed last year in a training accident.
The second reason this is a special episode is we have the distinct honor and privilege of having MACV-SOG Operator Mike Stahl the one zero, or team leader of RT (Recon Team) Michigan for CCN (Command and Control North). Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was a highly classified, multi-service United States special operations unit which conducted covert unconventional warfare operations prior to and during the Vietnam War.
Operators from this unit took on the most dangerous missions of the Vietnam War, and are some of the most decorated soldiers in the history of the United States Military.
Joining the conversation is my good friend Jason Economos who is an author and Vietnam expert. Jason wrote an excellent book on MACV-SOG called Gentle Propositions. The book is available on amazon.com. For anyone interested in opting in to our Survival mindset paid webinar send an email to podcast@globalrecon.net
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| 25 Mar 2016 | GRP 17 Australian Special Forces, Executive Leadership Training, Survival Webinar | 00:51:40 | |
GRP 17-We’ve been getting email’s and messages on social media asking if we can have allied Special Operations soldiers on the show. On todays episode we have Australian Special Forces veteran Mitchell McCalister on discussing some of the structure, and mission set that the Australian commandos are responsible for including counter terrorism, and various other security type operations.
Webinar update: Cut off date to opt in is Wednesday march 30th, the final pay day is Friday April 1st. The Webinar will be hosted April 2nd during afternoon hours’ eastern standard time. Send an email to podcast@globalrecon.net to opt in.
Mike talks about his leadership/team building seminar with KIXEYE a mobile gaming company that operates out of San Francisco and abroad, and is the creator of Vega Conflict on the iTunes App store. He highlights the next episode where he will interview the CEO of KIXEYE Will Harbin and get a glimpse of his leadership methodology in leading a gaming company using irregular warfare in training, planning and execution.
For any questions regarding anything on the show send an email to podcast@globalrecon.net
Mitchell McCalisters Instagram: Mitchell_McCalister
Mitchell McCalister’s veteran organization: www.avob.org.au
John Hendricks website: www.globalrecon.net
John Hendricks Instagram/Twitter: IgRecon
John Hendricks Facebook: FB Recon
Mike Glover’s website: www.fieldcraftsurvival.com
Mike Glover’s Instagram: SofSurvivor
Mike Glover’s Twitter: IgSofSurvivor
Mike Glover’s Facebook: Field Craft LLC
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| 30 Mar 2016 | GRP 18 50th Anniversary Of The Vietnam War, MACV - SOG War Story | 00:37:13 | |
GRP 18-Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam war so to honor the brave Americans who fought and died in Vietnam we have MACV-SOG one zero, or Team Leader Green Beret Mike Stahl back on the show. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was a highly classified, multi-service United States special operations unit which conducted covert unconventional warfare operations prior to and during the Vietnam War.
Mike tells a war story of his last operation running recon operating deep behind enemy lines. The mission was intended to be a POW snatch (Prisoner of War) which is considered to be amongst the most dangerous missions to conduct for a recon team. They inserted, got into a gun battle as expected, and called in what is known as a Prairie Fire over the radio. Calling in a Prairie fire is what gave SOG their astounding kill to death ratio of hundreds, and at times thousands to one. Any questions, or suggestions email us at Podcast@globalrecon.net
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| 02 Apr 2016 | GRP 19 Special Forces Generations, MACV - SOG War Story, Recondo School | 01:01:33 | |
GRP 19-On this episode we have Mike Stahl, and Mike Glover back on. This discussion is about the difference in Special Forces during the Vietnam era in which Mike Stahl served, and modern day Special Forces in which Mike Glover served. Mike Stahl talked about his experience going through the famed MACV-SOG Recondo school which is the only military school of its kind. Soldiers were taught the hard skills they would need to operate in the jungle deep behind enemy lines, and the training culminated in a patrol through the jungle of an unsecured area, at times teams got into gunfights, and had to be extracted out. Mike also gave us a funny war story from a time where he had to go into the jungle to extract a team in trouble.
We’ve been getting hit up with questions about what its like for the family of a soldier who’s serving in Special Forces. The few minutes spent discussing this will answer a lot of questions on the matter. Any questions can be sent to Podcast@globalrecon.net
The image used to promo this episode is a painting that can be purchased from the Special Forces Association’s Chapter 7’s website here: http://www.sfa7.com/news-events/event-3/
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| 06 Apr 2016 | GRP 20 Army Snipers, Ramadi, Kixeye Gaming, Webinars | 01:16:37 | |
Army Snipers, Ramadi, Kixeye Gaming, Webinars
GRP 20-On todays episode of the podcast we conducted two separate interviews. The first interview is with combat veteran and owner of Krupto Strategic Nick Betts. Nick spent 8 years in the Army as an Infantrymen, serving his first tour in Ramadi, Iraq which was one of the most contested cities of the entire campaign. Stories of combat in Ramadi have been brought to light by books like American Sniper written by Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. Betts served in Ramadi with the SEALs during his tour there, and gives us a combat story as well.
In the second interview Mike Glover has on Will Harbin the Chairman & CEO of KIXEYE, a leading developer and publisher of online games and a pioneer in free-to-play gaming. Over the last six years, Harbin has led KIXEYE to become one of the top gaming companies in North America. In addition to founding numerous other companies, he is also an avid shooter, hunter, and sportsman. Mike and Will discuss leadership, and will gives some great advice on how to build a team that will lead to success for any business.
The webinar will be held on Saturday April 9th at 4pm eastern standard time. In this webinar we will be discussing survival psychology-why people live and die, review a survival case study, discuss training methodology for filling the gap, and establish survival techniques and procedures that will increase your ability to react and survive a natural or man-made catastrophe. This block of instruction will last approx. 2-2hr-30min. Followed by 30 minutes of Q&A on survival and preparedness. The webinar will cost $79.99. Go to www.fieldcraftsurvival.com and under the store tab click training. There you can find the option to purchase your slot for the webinar.
Mike Glover the Co-Owner of FieldCraft Survival is a former Special Forces SGM, Sniper, and Survival Expert. He has worked as a USG Contractor for a government agency for 3 years in austere "low visibility" environments and is an expert in trade craft, field craft, survival preparedness and low visibility operations.
Send an email to Podcast@globalRecon.net if you have any questions or suggestions.
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| 13 Apr 2016 | GRP 21 North American Rescue, DJ Struntz, Ramadi, Zero Foxtrot | 00:59:23 | |
GRP 21-On this episode two interviews were conducted. The first is with DJ Struntz who is the Minister of Propaganda for North American Rescue. NAR is a premiere provider in pre hospital, point of wounded medical care. NAR has assembled a seasoned staff of former Special Operations medics, experienced Law Enforcement/SWAT/EMS healthcare providers. The CAT Tourniquet (Combat Application Tourniquet) is the official tourniquet of the US Army, and has contributed to the decrease in deaths on the battlefield for the modern day war fighter.
The second interview was conducted with G from Zero Foxtrot. G is a Marine combat veteran with deployments to Fallujah, and Ramadi during the Iraq war. He has popular social media profiles which post interesting content highlighting warfighters from wars past, and we discuss some things that are popular misconceptions amongst people with limited knowledge on modern warfare, and the history of warfare as well. Any questions send an email to podcast@globalrecon.net.
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| 19 Apr 2016 | GRP 22 Realities Of War, Ronin Tactics, MACV - SOG | 01:20:54 | |
GRP 22- On this episode we have two special guest back on the show in Tu Lam from Ronin Tactics who is a 20-year veteran of Army Special Forces, and Mike Stahl a MACV-SOG Green Beret who served in Vietnam. Mike Glover the co host of the show is also back on this episode, and he discusses what its like working with indigenous forces which is a specialty of Army Special Forces Green Berets. Mike Stahl and Tu Lam also discuss working with indigenous forces, as well as the realties of what war is like. Below is an excerpt from Mike Stahl:
“War is fucking hell, I’m sorry there’s nothing nice about it. The best thing in war is to get it over quickly, and sometimes its pretty dam brutal. Until you’ve been shot at, and doing some shooting back, until you’ve been in that crucible you don’t know if you’ve got what it takes or not.”
Below is an excerpt from Tu Lam:
“In war there’s a smell, there’s a taste to it, there’s a feel that you can’t describe. I tell ya man if I don’t have to serve another day in war I’ll be a happy man. Musashi Myamoto wrote The Book of 5 Rings in a Buddhist cave, and he said one thing that always stuck with me and he said “You should fight as if you already died”. There’s a certain point where you still think, but your body reacts, and your kind of in an out of body experience. Rounds are shot, shots are fired you need to do and react. You need to take that initiative away from the enemy otherwise they will control that situation.”
If you have any questions about anything on the episode, or want to contact us send an email to podcast@globalrecon.net
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| 27 Apr 2016 | GRP 23 Operators, Special Forces Selection, FieldCraft LLC | 00:49:05 | |
Below is an excerpt from the episode. From Mike Glover the show’s co-host, and Kevin T who is a 20 year Special Forces veteran:
So me and Kev were Snipers on the same detachment. That was Iraq 08, we were in the CIF at the time. Kevin was in a helicopter crash. We were on the same team, you guys were doing an op. I was on the HLZ, and seeing you guys off. I remember making a joke in typical SOF fashion just shooting the shit. I remember saying hey don’t frap in, don’t crash. Literally I think 10 mins later I was heading to QRF, and my SGM was telling me to get everybody ready because we had to go QRF these guys because they just got in a helicopter crash.
So they had two helicopters, NAFSOC’s MH-60’s which is their version of it. There set up kept us alive. Their door gunners kept us in where typically we would have had our feet hanging off the sides. Two helo’s infilled into a FOB (Forward Operating Base) the second helicopter hopped a power line. They thought we were taking incoming, and you felt it just the noise how intense it was. Got heavy on the stick and literally nose was just down into the lead helicopters tail rotor which dislodged it, and severed one of the team members in half and caused quite a bit of destruction around it.
That night we lost one of the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Force guys and I think everybody was wounded except for one of our teammates who was next to the sniper who got cut in half that same propeller swatted him on the ass, and knocked him over. I think everybody took shrapnel, yea we were covered in blood and diesel fuel just crawling out of there.
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| 05 May 2016 | GRP 24 Special Forces Team Under Fire, RIP Navy SEAL Charlie Keating IV, Warrior Mindset | 00:28:00 | |
GRP 24- The U.S. service member killed near Irbil, Iraq, by ISIS gunfire was a Navy SEAL. The Associated Press later identified the casualty as Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) 1st Class Charlie Keating IV. From all of us at Global Recon, and Field Craft we want to extend our condolences to the Keating family during this difficult time. Fair winds, and Following Sea’s
Below is an excerpt from the episode from Special Forces operator Chuck Ritter:
“In the video you see me coming around the corner shot. So basically we under estimated the enemy force present in the area. Our partners were the Afghan Commando’s, and we had very few Americans on the ground. We came in at night, and it was clear all night. Then in the morning right when the sun came up the enemy actually closed to within 5 to 10 meters of our battle positions, and started throwing hand grenade’s over the wall, and were really lighting us up.
So we were going out trying to push these guys back off our perimeter. The fact that the terrain was very maze like allowed them the freedom of maneuverability to move on us. Aerial imagery, and everything else didn’t paint the right picture on the ground. An overhead drone spotted an ambush, and the operator was telling us that there was an enemy ambush set up a couple hundred meters away. We were trying to flank that ambush, but in reality the ambush was right there. We turned the corner, an Afghan Commando got shot took a round to the leg, and it blew off some fingers. A good majority of the rest of the Afghan Commando’s ran away.
It was me, my medic, and EOD guy. All of the fast movers moved off station, so the only thing I had overhead was Apache’s. So I started working fire to provide cover for this casualty.” If you have any questions about anything you heard on the podcast send an email to Podcast@globalrecon.net
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| 11 May 2016 | GRP 25 Ronin Tactics, Bushido, Way Of The Warrior 2 | 00:39:44 | |
GRP 25-On this episode I had the honor to fly out to Colorado Springs, and attend Special Forces Green Beret Tu Lam’s retirement ceremony. Tu is the owner of Ronin Tactics which is a tactical training company that leverages the experience of Special Operations war fighters. Tu spent 22 and a half years in the Army with 20 of those being in the Army Special Operations Command.
We discuss how Tu used eastern philosophy to help him during his dark period after he was finished with combat, and making his transition. If you have any questions about anything on the podcast send an email to podcast@globalrecon.net
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| 18 May 2016 | GRP 26 Crisis Applications Group, 18 Delta, Publishing Recruitment | 00:26:43 | |
GRP 26-On this episode I interviewed Jay the CEO of the Crisis Applications Group. We’re excited to announce that Global Recon is now on LinkedIn! Just search Global Recon as we being to build our professional network online. I’m also recruiting experts in the book, and media publishing fields. If you’re interested send an email to John@globalrecon.net
The Crisis Application Group, is a private group that consists of professionals and law abiding citizens committed to self defense and self reliance. Our mission is to foster a mature network of proactive, training oriented adults and sponsor dialog across our national and international network.
Below is an excerpt from the episode:
John Hendricks: I know you were a Special Forces Medic which is the 18 Delta, were you working as a medic in your other unit?
Jay: I was. As an 18 Delta in a regular Special Forces Group if that makes any sense your primary hat is an operator. You’re a Green Beret first, and a medic second. You’re a shooter, and then should the occasion arise you become a medic. It’s not much different on the Special Missions side of the house. The emphasis is placed on your specialty. You go through the same training as an operator, but when you go to your maneuver element you are the subject matter expert in tactical medicine. You’re expected to pursue that specialty, and operationally speaking your sort of set aside to be the medic.
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| 25 May 2016 | GRP 27 The Warfighter Foundation, Security Contractor, RIP MSG Andrew McKenna | 00:25:39 | |
GRP 27-On this episode of the I interviewed Derek Pleimen who is an Army veteran, and a part of the Warfighter Foundation. We discussed Derek’s career in the Army, the mission of the Warfighter Foundation, and his recent deployment to Afghanistan as a security contractor.
Tu Lam from Ronin Tactics will be in NYC early August to teach a blade seminar. We haven’t locked in the dates yet, but will do so in the next few days. So far the locations we have are in Williamsburg Brooklyn, and Edge Water New Jersey. If you’re interested in hosting a class, or attending send an email to john@globalrecon.net. Below is an excerpt from the episode:
John Hendricks: So you were in close proximity to Camp Integrity during the attack when Andrew McKenna was killed?
Derek Pleimen: Yeah our base was actually right beside Camp Integrity where Sergeant McKenna was at. It was around 10 o clock at night and we were just watching TV, and the explosion went off. It was a VBIED that started it off. They went right into the gate. After that they had actual suicide bombers run in. It sucks being a security contractor sometimes because our main job is to make sure our clients are safe. When that happened we were standing on HESCOS watching the entire fight unfold. We really couldn’t do anything about it unfortunately.
We wanted to help, but our bosses wouldn’t let us go, plus we had no comms with the base. We were expecting to be attacked next but it never came. It was a pretty rough night. It was an intense firefight that lasted a few hours unfortunately a great man was killed in Master Sgt. Andrew McKenna.
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| 31 May 2016 | GRP 28 Memorial Day, Army Rangers, Army EOD, AF Combat Search And Rescue | 00:40:37 | |
GRP 28- Today’s episode is a special Memorial Day tribute to our fallen countrymen from all wars past till present. There will be multiple post highlighting this episode, but the first will be an excerpt from former Army EOD Technician Justin Howard.
John Hendricks: Justin, what does Memorial day mean to you?
Justin Howard: Memorial day to me is me thinking about the veterans who served in wars past, but also the brothers that served with me. The one’s who I’ve lost. When you hear about one of your brothers being a triple amputee makes me wonder what he was thinking when it was going down.
My buddy Donald Vincent Stacy he was a good friend of mine he was with the 1 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment working with Special forces in Kandahar, Afghanistan. I was in EOD school at the time when he was deployed. I got a call from one of his buddies and he told me that Donald was killed in Afghanistan by a detonation. They had seen some Military Aged Males on some motorcycles, and they were told to go check it out. Donald took the detector from his junior guy, and went to sweep a path. As he was going down the alley a detonation occurred.
Donald was thrown against the wall, and the medic came running down. He said “SGT Stacy, SGT Stacy if you can hear me squeeze my hand, and he squeezed his hand. One of his arms was missing and both of his legs were gone. He called for assistance, and they came down and applied the tourniquets, and on the helicopter ride back to Kandahar Donald died. He was a good friend of mine from when I was 16 years old. We were in Iraq together, I was aviation, and he was infantry, but we hung out together. We were at Bragg together. That was a tough phone call for me.
Rest in Peace SGT Donald Vincent Stacy. Blue skies brother.
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| 04 Jun 2016 | GRP 29-RIP Doc Thomas Eagles, North American Rescue, 18 Delta, Special Forces | 00:44:16 | |
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GRP 29- This nation has lost a piece of history in the quiet of the night. Master Chief (ret.) Tom Eagles was one of the most highly decorated Corpsman of the Vietnam War with service spanning three decades. Doc Eagles is responsible for a lot of changes in combat medicine over the past 50 years. He spent a number of years working with North American Rescue helping develop life saving equipment, and then having it integrated into the US Military. Here is an excerpt from the episode with DJ Struntz from North American Rescue telling a story from the Master Chief.
DJ Struntz: They were on a Long Range Reconnaissance deep inside enemy territory at night. They didn’t have all the night vision that we have now. They were hunkered in and a Tiger came in and grabbed one of the guys from his patrol. They sat there in the dark surrounded by Viet Cong listening to this guy scream until the Tiger killed him. They listened to him crunching away all night while the Tiger ate the poor guy, and they couldn’t do anything because they were surrounded by enemy troops.
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| 09 Jun 2016 | GRP 30-Lions Of Kandahar, Bowe Bergdahl, D - Day Anniversary | 01:06:34 | |
GRP 30- On the 30th episode of the Global Recon Podcast, I’ve had the honor of having on Retired Special Forces Major Rusty Bradley. MAJ Rusty Bradley served 21 years in the US Army and US Special Forces. He was recently medically retirement for wounds received in combat. He is the author of the bestselling book “Lions of Kandahar” and has been published in Time magazine, Soldier of Fortune, Veritas, War on the Rocks and numerous other publications and blogs. He has earned 4 Valor awards from 3 different countries. Major Bradley is one of only 40 US service members in the history of the US military to receive the Medal of Valor from the Canadian Prime Minister.
Myself, and John Lovell discuss the Invasion of Normandy, and of the Army Rangers who scaled the 100ft cliffs at Pointe Du Hoc, under withering enemy gunfire, and were able to complete their objective of clearing out enemy fighting positions along the top of the cliff. Below is an excerpt from the interview with Major Bradley.
John Hendricks: You go to Special Forces selection, and you pass. For the next 15 years or so you have multiple rotations all to Afghanistan, and for kind of a unique reason which is pretty interesting. Can you talk about that at all?
Major Bradley: I was the second of the first two languages that was selected by the Special Forces command in order to build long term continuity for it’s forces, and its leaders in Afghanistan. You’ve got these leaders, Non Commissioned Officers, and Officers who are so smart that they can look in their invisible globe and see what’s going to happen in 10, or 20 years. This program was sending guys into a language and area study of Southern Afghanistan, so that we came out we would constantly rotate through, and maintain access and placement in Southern Afghanistan. All 8 of my rotations were in Southern Afghanistan.
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| 16 Jun 2016 | GRP 31-Israeli Special Operators, Agilite Tactical, Terror In Orlando | 01:36:48 | |
GRP 31- On this episode myself, and Major Rusty Bradley (ret) discuss the attack in Orlando, as well as some solutions for dealing with this threat of Global Terrorism. On the show for the first time are my friends from Agilite Tactical a company comprised of former Israeli commando’s who create innovative new gear used by the IDF, and Special Op’s units around the globe. Special Coupon Code for Global Recon followers: GlobalRecon10
This gets followers 10% off their whole purchase through June 21st. So be sure to check out www.agilitegear.com and use the coupon GlobalRecon10 for a 10 percent discount off your entire purchase. Below is an excerpt from the episode.
John Hendricks: Ellie you served during the second Intifada what exactly was that for people who won’t know?
Ellie Isaacson: The second Intifada was a period between the end of 2000 to 2003. It started off with a series of terrorist attacks, and had gotten to a stage where it was literally daily suicide bombings, daily shootings. I joined up in November 2000, and I remember everything just kicked off in a big way. One of the major incidents was two Israeli reserve soldiers took a wrong turn into an Arab village. They were beaten to death by a mob, and thrown out of a window for the world to see.
I remember being back in the UK about a month before my service, and just watching this happen and seeing everyone going nuts. Within two years we were given a mission to capture one of those guys who performed the lynching and killed those Israeli soldiers, so it really came full circle.
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| 24 Jun 2016 | GRP-32 Atomic Athlete, Special Operations Fitness, Programs To Pass Selection | 01:18:25 | |
GRP 32- On this episode we have Chuck Ritter back on the show. Chuck is the First Sergeant at the Special Forces Senior Leader Course at Fort Bragg. On for the first time are Atomic Athlete Owner’s Jake Saenz - Former Ranger Regiment Team Leader, Founder of Atomic Athlete, and Jordan Smothermon - former naval nuclear operator who’s been professionally coaching for 4 years.
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John Hendricks: That’s an interesting point you’ve made about having the right mindset with training vs working out. If your climbing a mountain instead taking it one step at a time a lot of people will look up, and get turned off by the size of the task. What will set companies, and trainers apart will be the ability to teach that mindset, as well as teaching the physical side.
Jake Saenz: I heard a great quote by a former Special Operations guy “Selection is a never ending process” the bottom line is so is fitness. Look at Chuck who’s 18 years in. It’s not about what’s going to happen today, or the next few days. When your training for a career in Special Operations you need to have a long term vision, and a long term purpose behind your training. Someone like Chuck has to be capable for upwards of 20 years. Having that long term perspective thinking about that like hey its not just about today, its about a year from now, 3 years from now, 5 years from now. Accepting the fact that its going to be a slow steady climb up hill, but as long as you continue to train and when I say train, as Jordan mentioned not working out, but training. Following a program based on your ability, and your goals. As long as you train you’ll continue to see improvement.
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| 29 Jun 2016 | GRP 33-Active Shooter Responses, Increased Medical Training, Crisis Application Group | 00:50:00 | |
GRP 33-On this episode we have Jay Paisley back on the show. Jay served for 20 years in the US Army with 15 of those years in Special Forces. He was an 18 Delta Special Forces Medic with the 5th Special Forces Group, and went on to serve as a medic in a Special Missions Unit. We discuss the responses to mass shootings on the first responders side of the house.
In some detail that most people aren’t discussing, and bring to light some ideas that are certainly worth exploring as a nation when it comes to trauma medicine. Wouldn’t it make sense for High Schools to teach students over the course of 4 years how to deal with basic trauma using tourniquets, and other devices? Below is an excerpt from our conversation:
John Hendricks: The military in the last 15 years of constant deployments either to Iraq, Afghanistan, or elsewhere have dealt with mass casualty events. Guys are wounded from gunfights, stepping on mines and IED’s, and things like that. From what I understand, and I’m not 100 percent sure on the exact numbers, but the number of Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Sailors who survive wounds from the battlefield have increased. There’s obviously a reason for that. Can you explain why that is?
Jay Paisley: The biggest breakthrough to come out of these battlefields in terms of medicine, and the military trauma model isn’t necessarily a scientific breakthrough but rather an academic breakthrough where we have pushed down and de-centralized to the lowest common dominator possible data driven, proven life saving techniques. What your seeing coming out of the Global War on Terror in success is: it’s the infantrymen, it’s the clerk, it’s the truck driver. They’re the ones who are intervening early on, and putting into place these medical treatments that are saving lives. It’s the medic that are within close proximity that are coming in to finish that initial treatment that was put on place. It’s the de-centralization that’s saving lives. We’re putting tourniquets in the hands of everybody. Not just the hands of the select few. Send questions to podcast@globalrecon.net
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| 07 Jul 2016 | GRP 34-The Choke Point Podcast, Cro Medical Gear, Army Rangers, SARCs | 01:06:53 | |
GRP 34-On this episode I conducted two interviews. The first is with T a Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) in the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). T spent a number of years in the US Navy attached to MARSOC, and we were able to discuss some aspects of trauma medicine. T is apart of a company called Cro Medical Gear which is owned and operated by SARC’s. They are working on developing a product line of medical gear for the advanced care provider initially, and then will release products for civilians as well.
The Second interview was with 3 former Army Rangers from the 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment who run a podcast called The Choke Point. Chance Davis SSG Former Ranger Medic, James Webb SGT Ranger Retired, and Paul Martinez SSG Ranger Retired. These guys are awesome indivus who’ve overcome many obstacles, and who stay busying farming, and working with other veterans. They’ve got books in the works, and are forming an organization to help veterans in need. Below is an excerpt from the podcast.
Paul Martinez: I remember that. We’re having like a Turkey dinner in the middle of Afghanistan in this giant castle compound. It was weird man. I felt like Genghis Khan. You’re looking at these giant Himalayan mountains covered in snow, but its hot where you are. Doc’s got a turkey on the stick. Your extremely well fed. Its one of those things where your sitting in this house, your eating turkey dinner with your best buddies, you’re in arguably one of the worst places on the planet. I couldn’t have been happier. As soon as the sun goes down were back out fighting through ambushes. It was some pretty gnarly fighting.
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| 15 Jul 2016 | GRP 35-Krupto Strategic, Dallas Shooter, War Stories | 01:02:49 | |
GRP 35-On this episode I have Nick Betts the owner of Krupto Strategic back on the show. Nick is an 8-year Army Sniper/Reconnaissance veteran with multiple deployments. We discuss the fact that the media mislabeled the Dallas shooter a sniper. We feel that the media fan’s the flames of this race issue, by not reporting honestly and giving a full picture of what’s going on. Nick shares a war story from a deployment to Ramadi, Iraq when he was working with US Navy SEALs. Below is an excerpt.
Nick Betts: Ramadi, 2006. We were working with the SEAL teams. My team was staying at this little outpost in the middle of the city called “Eagles Nest”. The SEALs called up our TOC (Tactical Operations Center), and let us know that they were running operations in our A0 (Area of Operations). The SEALs inserted at 4AM they get up on the roof, and once the sun came up because they were in this specific sector anybody with a gun was getting shot. They were pretty much up there for terrorist elimination.
As soon as the sun would come up any American, or Iraqi unit’s were getting into heavy firefights in this area. I was at the guard post, and I start hearing rapid gunfire. I call it in on the radio. I ended up rotating off the shift, and went down to the TOC. The SEALs radioed in telling us to stand by because they were getting hammered. I was in a mechanized infantry unit, so we had Bradley fighting vehicles which had 25 mic mic Bushmaster cannons on top. The SEALS called us up telling us they took severe causalities and they needed us to come exil them.
My team SGT grabbed a bunch of us up and we rolled out. The SEALs were on top of this roof in a gun fight. A terrorist came up right under the base of the roof, and threw up a hand grenade. The explosion took out a massive chunk of two SEALs. The Team guys up there applied tourniquets, and stopped the bleeding. So we drop the ramp on the Bradley. The 25 mic mic started laying down heavy fire. All of those guys jumped in, and we get back to Eagles Nest. Called in the Medevac. I was cleaning out blood from the back of the Bradley’s. My platoon SGT told me we might be going back in.
The rest of the team we extracted was out there. Their commander didn’t have his shirt on, but he had a plate carrier on. He had a through and through wound in his chest that was patched up. One of the guys asked him if he’s good, and he says “I’ll be fine”.
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| 22 Jul 2016 | GRP 36-Ronin Tactics, New York City, Blade Seminar | 00:57:41 | |
GRP 36-On this episode I have Tu Lam ret Special Forces SGM, and owner of Ronin Tactics back on the show. Tu is a martial artist, hand to hand combat instructor, and a blade expert. We are hosting ringed blade seminars here in New York City the first weekend of August. Sat August 6th will be held at Cross Fit Giant in Edgewater NJ. We’re hosting two sessions per day. The first will be from 1-4 pm, and the second from 5-8 pm. Day 2 will be held at Brooklyn Athletic Club in Williamsburg Brooklyn same time slots. On this episode we discuss some of the methodology, and how Tu has evolved as a martial artist during his 22-year career as an operator. Below is an excerpt form the episode
John Hendricks: When you talk about training the blurred area’s and I was out in Colorado I saw the way you were flowing, and I noticed you have the same philosophy for handling a pistol, handling a rifle, handling a blade. Is that a similar philosophy without giving away too much information, if your entering a room you have your sector of the room to secure, but at the same time if you enter a room your veering off to the left, but there’s a guy on the right I’m sure you guys have some type of methodology to where you can get him even though he’s in your peripherals.
Tu Lam: Yeah its funny you say that. In CQB when I first started my training in counter terrorism when we explosive breach, and enter a room each one of us as a guy on the teams we move into a certain point in the room. There’s going to be times when a guy should have gone left, and he went right. Things happen in combat. As a senior guy, as a martial artist, as a commando you have to be able to process that data. Like water, move. He should have gone right, and he gone left your able to process that data and go right. Picking up those gaps when it needs to be picked up. It’s the same with fighting. If you throw a punch, and I parry that punch and you throw another you leave an opening because I parried that punch. I’m going to either block or I’m going to expose that opening.
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| 28 Jul 2016 | GRP 37-Iraq, Insurgency, Vietnam, Green Berets, Police Shootings | 01:54:50 | |
GRP 37-On this episode we have three guys back on the show. G from Zulu Foxtrot. G is a Marine combat veteran with rotations to Fallujah, and Ramadi in Iraq during some of the worst fighting. Jason Economos is a MACV-SOG unit historian, and the author of an excellent novel on SOG called “Gentle Propositions”. Back on is a Global Recon fave Mike Stahl who is from the first generation of Special Forces Green Berets. Mike served in Vietnam on a Special Forces A-Team, and went on to become a team leader in the ultra secret MACV-SOG recon teams. Below is an excerpt from the episode:
G: The idea, or concept of SOG, did that start from the military itself? Or was that the politicians saying we have an issue and we need to deal with it?
Mike Stahl: “Well G, you got to go back to the “Bay of Pigs” when the CIA screwed up that, and they decided to turn all active military operations over to the military. Then you’ve got Kennedy giving us the Green Beret, and giving us that mission. It came out as a need, even though our rules of warfare said we were restricted to fighting strictly ground war within south Vietnam. As we talked about with the enemies massing on the other side of the border you’ve got to know what’s going on. Smarter minds prevailed, and we bypassed Congress. Even we were restricted by only going only within 7 miles across the border.”
John Hendricks: G, I know you were in Iraq during the earlier stages. Fallujah, Ramadi those were pretty bad areas at the time. I know you guys were getting into a lot of contact. A lot of ambushes. I’m not sure if IED’s were as widespread at the time. Was that something you guys were dealing with?
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| 02 Aug 2016 | GRP 38-Nate Boyer, Green Berets, NFL, Patriot | 00:46:47 | |
GRP 38- On this episode I have the privilege of having a conversation with retired Special Forces soldier turned professional football player Nate Boyer. Nate served this country for 10 years. All of his time in the military was spent as a Green Beret on active duty, and then in a National Guard Special Forces unit. Nate’s story is truly inspirational, and he continues to serve his fellow veterans by contributing to veteran programs, and initiatives which are absolutely awesome. Below is an excerpt from the episode:
John Hendricks: Nate, lets talk about what you were doing before the Army, and then what led you into the Army.
Nate Boyer: I didn’t understand much about service, and sacrifice. I went over to Darfur on the boarder of Sudan, and Chad in sub-Saharan Africa. I did some relief work over there for a couple of months. It was over there that I gained my sense of patriotism. I became very proud of what we had here. I gained some perspective on what its like in the world. When I came back I had this feeling that I wanted to go fight for those people in those places that didn’t have someone to protect them. I came back and signed up with an 18 X-ray contract to go become a Green Beret.
John Hendricks: That’s awesome. That relief work what does it consist of?
Nate Boyer: It’s a long story to be honest. I wasn’t even supposed to be there. I tried to apply to these different organizations’ that were over there, and they turned me down because to them I didn’t have anything to offer. I was like man I’ll do anything. Pass out food rations, assist in the medical center. What ever you need. I was like alright we’ll F you I’m going over there anyway. I bought a plane ticket, and showed up bullshitting my way onto the camps. The people in the camps were enamored by the fact that an American would leave what we have to go help over there. The kids were always asking me questions. They all figured I was like best friends with 50 Cent or something.
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| 11 Aug 2016 | GRP 39-Army Rangers, American Sikh’s, Service, Presidential Candidates | 01:28:03 | |
GRP 39- On for this episode are two guest who I had two different conversations with. The first guest is SGT Bryce Mahoney. SGT Mahoney served from 2001 until 2007. He served with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and E. Co 51st Infantry LRS (Long Range Surveillance). SGT Mahoney holds a Purple Belt in Royce Gracie BJJ, and is a father of 3. We discuss combative systems, his time deployed in combat, and a little politics.
The second conversation I had is with Sikh Major Kamal Kalsi. Major Kalsi is a doctor, and entered the Army via a health Professions Scholarship Program. He comes from a long line of military service with members of his family serving in the Indian, British, and American militaries. Sikh’s have a strong warrior ethos’s, and history as warriors fighting oppression in they’re history. Below is an excerpt from my conversation with SGT Mahoney.
John Hendricks: Can you share a war story, or something that stood out to you during your time in the military?
Bryce Mahoney: Sound, and tradition, and things like that resonate. I was unfortunately present when Edmunds, and Stonesifer the first two Ranger casualties of the Global War on Terror were KIA. We were in Oman at this base. They got us all together, and brought they’re caskets through the hanger that we were all in. To have those two caskets there, and all of us reciting the Ranger Creed, there was this echoing of the Ranger Creed that was so intense. It was so resonating. Anytime I hear the Creed I can visualize being in that hanger, looking at those two caskets, and realizing that whatever I do its going to be so that they’re death’s are not in vain. Its something that’s stuck with me forever.
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| 19 Aug 2016 | GRP 40-Combat Flags, PSYOPS, Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippine’s | 00:58:04 | |
GRP 40- Dan, the owner of Combat Flags, and US Army veteran joined me for our 40th episode. We discuss the role of a PYSOP (Physiological Operations) Solider, OEF-P, and his company Combat Flags. Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines is a lesser known campaign to rid the Philippine’s of Islamic terror groups. We discuss the situation there, and what the Pilipino government is doing to counter the threat. Dan’s company Combat Flags, create these beautiful American flags put together using the uniforms of veterans from all branches. It’s really awesome work, and Combat Flags donates half of the money to Stop Solider Suicide. Below is an excerpt from the episode.
John Hendricks: During the height of the Iraq war, now in Syria, and Iraq people who are critical of the war efforts would say things like we’re out there fighting farmers, and things like that. Which is very far from the truth. Apart of the truth is what removing Saddam from power was lifting that stringent, and strict security measures that kept out these transnational terrorist organizations out. What ends up happening is now you have fighters from Chechnya, the larger middle east, and Africa. In the Philippine’s was it Pilipino terrorism, or was it international groups operating there?
Dan: The Philippines falls within South East Asia, and it’s an Archipelago nation. The terrorist activity predominately takes place in the southern Philippine’s. Back in the mid to late 70’s this group called the Moral National Liberation Front (MNLF) started to take hold, and open up these insurgent training camps. The MNLF had an internal coup, and split off into a separate group called the Moral Islamic Liberation Front. These camps really paved the way for what I was working with, and what guys who preceded me were working with. Throughout the years there have been thousands of Jihadist who were trained there, and going to Pakistan, Iraq, you name it. I liked to refer to it as the minor league of terrorism.
That’s where the terrorist goes, get there training, and when ready for the big leagues they get called up, and head out to the middle east. These training camps in the 70’s, 80’s, and early 90’s were pumping out guys left and right. Some of the more notable folks who came through the Philippine’s during the 80’s was Osama Bin Laden’s brother in law. Another guy named Ramsey Yousef, who was one of the primary architects of the World Trade Center bombings in 93. A more contemporary guy named Khalid Sheikh Mohammed he’s one of the big guys from the 9/11 attacks. He was a former secretary of the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf. These groups gained ground pretty quick, and have been causing havoc on the southern part of the Philippine’s through bombings, and kidnappings.
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| 25 Aug 2016 | GRP 41-Navy SEAL Sniper, The Last Punisher, Mindset, RIP Green Beret Matthew Thompson | 01:21:03 | |
GRP 41-On for this episode is former US Navy SEAL Corpsman, and Sniper Kevin Lacz. Kevin is the author of the New York Times best selling book The Last Punisher: A SEAL Team THREE Sniper's True Account of the Battle of Ramadi. Kevin was apart of a Sniper element with US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. We talked about what its like going through BUDS which is the selection course for Navy SEALs. We talk Ramadi, mindset, SOF Medics, and some history. Below is an excerpt from our conversation.
John Hendricks: The book is basically about your experience during a rotation to Ramadi. The insurgency moved from Fallujah to Ramadi. A very dangerous place. You were deployed with Chris Kyle, and he was a close friend of yours.
Kevin Lacz: That 2006 deployment was the most pronounced out of my deployments. You’re right Ramadi at that point in time was kind of the epicenter of the insurgency in Iraq. It was also primed to be the template for the surge. We deployed in April 06 in support of the the 1st, the 502nd, the 36, 38 Marines in a new campaign to win hearts and minds. We supported them. We were mainly there to support them from a couple of different platforms. One was direct action missions.
Presence patrols. Working with the Iraqi security forces patrolling daytime, and night time in these areas. The third was the Sniper element which proved to be the most effective. One of the gentlemen in our platoon was Chris Kyle. That deployment our platoon had over 230 confirmed kills, and Chris had 101 of those. Task unit together had 330 confirmed kills. That’s not airstrikes, rifle mainly sniper.
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| 31 Aug 2016 | GRP 42-Canadian Operator, CSOR, New York Times Article | 00:59:11 | |
GRP 42-On this episode I have former Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) solider Wes Kennedy. CSOR traces its unit’s roots to the first American, Canadian Special Operations unit which was a joint unit called the “1st Special Service Force”. Wes is the author of “Sports Vision Training for Shooting Performance”. We talk a little about the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM). We talk fitness, and mindset. Wes runs a company that helps prepare military athletes for the rigorous Special Operations selection programs across the globe.
An article has come out recently written by Sean Naylor in the New York Times where the Airforce has developed some new technology to help them clean up old drone footage. During Operation Anaconda special reconnaissance units were tasked with heading up into the mountains, and identifying enemy fighting positons in order to call in air support. A highly respected Navy SEAL operator is being bashed on social media because the Airforce is claiming that him and his unit left behind John Chapman an Airforce Combat Control Technician (CCT). The new technology isn’t 100 accurate to say for certain that Chapman was still alive.
The facts are the SEALs along with the CCT were out numbered, out gunned, and taking casualties. Senior Chief Petty Officer Slabinski assumed Chapman was killed during the initial gunfight in which several members of the small team were shot, and wounded. They made the call to leap down the mountain under fire, and commence what would become a 6 hour running gun battle in order to break contact. Slabinski’s actions that day kept the SEALs alive, and his teammates have the highest praise for him. I am disappointed with the level of arm chair quarterbacking that’s taking place on the internet over this issue.
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| 08 Sep 2016 | GRP 43-British Army Combat Medic, Global Surgical Medical Support Group, Women in Combat | 01:33:37 | |
GRP 43- For this episode I had two different conversations with two very interesting individuals. The first conversation is with former British Army Combat Medic Chantelle Taylor. A former Combat Medic she had a remarkable career in the British Army. Renowned for being the first British female soldier in history to engage and kill an enemy combatant at close quarters, she was the lead medic supporting an infantry fighting company during prolonged combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Chantelle is the director of tactical medicine within Spectre International/FVEY Group. She is an ambassador for GBV UNCOVERED an international online think tank dedicated to improving the medical and psychological care available to the survivors of sexual gender-based violence [GBV] in the world's conflict regions. Taylor transitioned into diplomatic security and for a further four years she undertook the role of primary protection officer for the Australian Ambassador to Iraq. Currently she specializes in the provision and effective implementation of medicine in unstable or hostile regions. We discussed her career as a medic, and post military as a defense contractor working in war zones. We also discuss combat medicine, women in combat, and a variety of other topics.
The second conversation I had is with Aaron Epstein. Aaron is the president of an organization called the Global Surgical Medical Support Group. This unique organization provides medical training, and support to the Kurdish military, and Kurdish civilian population in Northern Iraq, as the continue to battle ISIS. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”-Chinese proverb. Very popular aid organizations go into Iraq, drop some limited supplies, take some photos then leave. GSMSG is the exact opposite of that. They train the Kurds, so that they are no longer needed in the conflict zone. Enjoy.
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| 14 Sep 2016 | GRP 44-9/11’s Fifteen Year Anniversary, Major Rusty Bradley, Counterinsurgency | 01:47:11 | |
GRP 44-9/11’s Fifteen Year Anniversary, Major Rusty Bradley, Counterinsurgency by Global Recon
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| 21 Sep 2016 | GRP 45-SF Medic, Traumatic Brain Injury, President George W Bush Military Service Initiative | 01:09:29 | |
GRP 45-My guest on for this episode is retired Green Beret Medic Sergeant First Class Michael Rodriguez. Michael spent 21 years in the US Army with his first deployment to Somalia with the 10th Mountain Divison, to his last deployment to Afghanistan with the 7th Special Forces Group. We discuss Special Operations medicine, the advances in technology as a result of war. First Sergeant Rodriguez was medically retired due to sustaining several TBI's (Traumatic Brain Injury) from IEDs.
He sits on President George W. Bush's Military Service Initiative Advisory Council which engages in a wide range of activities that support veterans. Last but not least he's the Cheif Ambassador at the Green Beret Foundation. Below is an excerpt from the episode:
John: Now for the Special Operations medical course the individuals going through are Rangers, SEALs, or Green Berets it's a course that all SOF attends. Was it like that during those days?
Sergeant First Class Rodriguez: It was. The way it was when I went through it was two courses. Special Operations Combat Medic(SOCM), and then Special Forces Medical Sergeants Course(SFMS). We had PJ's , Ranger Medics, and SEALs go through SOCM. The only people who went on through SFMS the more advanced stuff were 18 Delta's Green Beret Medic's or they would send back seasoned SEALs the IDC's (Independent Duty Corpsman) those guys were seasoned veterans going through that portion. Now it's a bit different but there's still somewhat of a distinction for the 18 Delta's.
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| 28 Sep 2016 | GRP 46-Leo Jenkins Special Ops Medicine Team 5 Foundation RIP FDNY Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy | 01:13:43 | |
GRP 46-First and foremost I want to send my deepest condolence's to the family of FDNY Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy who was killed in the Bronx, New York today. Chief Fahy died responding to a reported gas leak from a house which subsequently exploded killing the Battalion Chief and wounding several others. He served for 17 years and was considered to be a rising star within the Fire Department. At the end of the episode, I added some audio as a small tribute.
On for this episode is retired 3/75 Army Ranger Medic, and author Leo Jenkins. Leo served with Ranger Battalion for several deployments and played a role in the rescue and recovery effort of the fallen SEALs from the ill-fated Operation Red Wings. We discuss Leo's current lifestyle as a modern day nomad who travels from country to country mixing it up with the locals. It's a lifestyle and way of thinking Leo's embraced that really helped him deal with his post-military struggles. We discuss his involvement with a unique organization called The Team 5 Foundation which deploys to high-risk locations globally teaching medicine and treating the local population. Leo recently deployed with Team 5 and we discuss what that was like. Below is an excerpt from the episode.
John: One of the pictures you took, to me was an iconic image showing Rangers taking IV fluid in a rush to find the missing SEALs from Operation Red Wings. You guys were on your movement moving through harsh terrain in very hot weather.
Leo Jennings: I think I started lines on five, or six of our guys during those four days. These aren't guys coming off the couch. These are guys who maintain a very high level of fitness. Dudes were taking IV's but quitting was not an option. Guys really sucked it up because they knew that fellow U.S service members were out there in harm's way. Even if it was to recover their bodies those guys from those units will walk until their feet are bloody nubs. Let's keep this going until all of these Americans are recovered. Never shall I leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy. That's the most important thing. If you're a little bit hot or tired you suck that up and drive on.
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| 05 Oct 2016 | GRP 47-Stu Pearson, Kajaki, Green Berets, Arsenal Democracy | 01:46:33 | |
GRP 47-Co hosting for this episode is retired Army veteran, Nick Betts. I interviewed Stu Pearson a retired British Army soldier who served for 20 years with 3 Para. The Parachute Regiment is an elite British Infantry Battalion that has been deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. Stu was on a rotation to Southern Afghanistan and was tasked with protecting the Kajaki Dam which provided power to a large number of people in the region.
A Para sniper saw enemy activity that was out of effective targeting range so they planned to move to a concealed position closer to the enemy. En route to this position the sniper who was leading the movement stepped on a landmine. They'd walked right into a minefield. The Para's quickly stabilized him. They'd chosen flat ground not far so the MEDEVAC helicopter could extract the Para Trooper. While clearing the path Stu Pearson stepped on a landmine. Seven men were seriously wounded at Kajaki. Three of them lost legs, while Corporal Mark Wright, of the 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, suffered fatal wounds. The 27-year-old, just two months away from his wedding to Gill Urquhart, died after displaying bravery so ferocious that he would be posthumously awarded the highest of honors, the George Cross. Three of his comrades were also decorated for gallantry.
Nick and I had a conversation with retired U.S Army Special Forces veteran David Pavlick. Pavlick is the CEO of Arsenal Democracy which specializes in Aerospace/Defense Research and Development. He served in Special Forces for 12 years with multiple deployments. David and Nick are both qualified Snipers.
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| 12 Oct 2016 | GRP 48-Combat Flags, Combat Stories, USMC Veteran, Green Beret 18Charlie, RIP SSG Adam Thomas | 01:21:41 | |
GRP 48- Rest in Peace to Army Special Forces Staff Sgt. Adam S. Thomas, 31, was killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot during an operation against the Islamic State in eastern Afghanistan, defense officials said. I'd like to have everyone send prayers and positive energy to retired Special Missions Unit Major, and author of "Kill Bin Laden" Dalton Fury. The Major is battling through a tough situation and we want him and his family to know that we support him.
Back on the podcast is Dan, the owner of Combat Flags. James a Marine Corps Combat Veteran of Iraq, and Mike a Special Forces Green Beret and veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq. We discuss Combat Flags, the careers of James, and Mike during and post-military. Mike works for an organization that fights child sexual exploitation, and James is a full-time Firefighter. We talk combat, PTSD, military specialties, and helping war fighters when they come home. Below is an excerpt from the episode.
John: James can you talk about your experiences in the United States Marine Corps?
James: I and my friend John joined the Infantry. My friend Alex joined the Combat Engineers. Josh joined Intel. We all got deployed to different units. While I was in training down at 29 Palms I got a Red Cross message and my friend John was killed in action in January 2005 in Iraq. He was in the battle of Fallujah. I was able to get home for his funeral. We deployed to Iraq. Our op tempo was through the roof. Running patrols in and around Haditha Dam. We Ran patrols near the Syrian border.
We got called for a High-Value Target. Hit the house and didn't find a thing. The Mosque gave a call for prayer. The hair stood on the back of our necks. Something wasn't right. A round hit right between me and my buddy. We were on the outer cordon team. Headed back to our trucks. Saw a flash to my right and an RPG landed about a foot from where I was standing. I finally came to. I see tracers flying everywhere. I ran behind this pile of rocks. I realized that things didn't feel right. Had a hot piece of metal in my mouth, and I couldn't talk. Tried calling for help. I put my gun up scanning for targets. Our Corpsman ran 100 yards over open grounds to get to me. I tried to get up and when I got up they shot me right in my knee.
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| 19 Oct 2016 | GRP 49-The History Channel’s "The Warfighter's" | 01:02:45 | |
GRP 49- We have a very special episode for you guys today. Co-hosting this episode with me is Chantel Taylor. Chantel is a British Army veteran where she served for 12 years as a Combat Medic with multiple deployments and was involved in some heavy fighting in southern Afghanistan.
Our special guest for this episode is Navy SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza, and Army Ranger Mike Baumgarten. Ray served for over 16 years 13 of those were as a SEAL, and Mike served for 10 years all with Ranger Regiment and has 10 combat deployments. Ray and Mike are producers for a show airing this veteran’s day on the History channel called "The Warfighters". Since 2001, the Army Rangers, the Navy Seals and the Green Berets have been fighting the War on Terror. It remains the longest war in American history. For the past 15 years, they have been at the tip of the spear, honorably risking their lives for their country and one another. “The Warfighters” is a harrowing and impactful portrayal of the triumphs and sacrifices the United States Special Operations Forces have endured on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq.
We talk their careers in the Army and Navy respectively, as well as PTSD and issues facing veterans. Below is an excerpt.
John: One interesting aspect of veteran suicide and PTS is this isn't something new. There's evidence of this existing throughout almost every conflict in the history of the world. In WW2 they called it shell shock, in Vietnam, they had a different term for it. With this age of connectivity and with so many guys coming home from such a prolonged period of warfighting. The reality of it is going to seep into everyday life for civilians. As a society, we ask these questions of ourselves. How can we approach this? I think now with the culmination of everything that's happened we are closer to cracking this nut than ever before.
Mike: There are more resources devoted to it. The understanding has been expanded. In the Civil War, they called it Lonely heart syndrome. Understanding that it's not just a feeling. It's a physical change to that person's brain. When you go to war you need to understanding the effects. If there was a greater understanding of the price I feel like there would be more deliberation into putting America's sons and daughters into harm's way without realizing that you need to have the infrastructure to take care of them when they get back.
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