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GRP 165-Chaos was the law of nature; Order was the dream of man: A conversation with a Marine Corps General
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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
Being shot by a sniper
CPL Roy Hammonds saves Punaro and gets killed shortly after
Working National Security for Senator Sam Nunn
Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The Ever Shrinking Fighting Force
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#GRP 165#US#USMC#Marine Corps#Vietnam#Infantry#4th Marine Division#General#Arnold Punaro#General Punaro#The Ever Shrinking Fighting Force#General Arnold Punaro#War#Marines#Ukraine#Russia#China#Taiwan#Nancy Pelosi
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GRP 163-With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: A Conversation with Senator Marco Rubio
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GRP 163-With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: A Conversation with Senator Marco Rubio
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
Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Hunter Seven Foundation
Fixing the VA
Human Trafficking
Utilizing the national threat assessment center to protect schools
Calling out the hypocrisy of the NBA when it comes to China
If you are interested in supporting my friends at the Hunter Seven Foundation, click here: https://hunterseven.org
Connect With John Hendricks
www.globalrecon.net
Instagram
Music provided by Caspian:
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#GRP 163#Marco Rubio#Florida#United States Senate#Senator#Human Trafficking#Burn Pits#veteran burn pits#cancer#Hunter Seven Foundation#The VA#Special Operations#Green Berets#Ron Shurer#John Hendricks
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GRP 162-The Last Train to Kyiv: Insight From a Ukrainian Special Forces Soldier
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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.
GRP 162-The Last Train to Kyiv: Insight From a Ukrainian Special Forces Soldier
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
Apprehending criminals in the lawless eastern regions of Ukraine
President Zelensky
Serving in A Special Recconassiance Unit
Witnessing Russians Execute Civilians
The Azov Battalion
Russia Underestimating Ukraine
Mariupol
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#Global Recon#Global Recon Podcast#GRP 162#Ukrainian Special Forces#Special Operations#Russia#Zelensky#Putin#Eastern Europe#Combat#Special Forces#K9#Dog Handler#Kyiv#Poland#Europe
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GRP 161-Don't Rush To Your Death: A Conversation with An American Tier 1 Operator
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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
18 Delta Special Forces Medic
Poor leadership in combat
Joining the Army's Special Missions Unit
Dealing with suicide bombers while assaulting targets
Hostage Rescue
Dealing with Traumatic Brain Injury
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Connect With Eco Defense Group
Kay 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.
African Wildlife Knife
If you are interested in learning more about EDGE, see the link below:
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#Global Recon#Global Recon Podcast#GRP 161#Delta Force#Special Operations#British SAS#Australian SAS#American Special Forces#John Hendricks#Sniper#Assaulter#Tier 1#Operators
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GRP 160-Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight For The Truth
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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
Life as a military family
The military not holding senior officers accountable.
Overcoming adversity
Special Forces
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www.michelleblacksacrifice.com
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#Sacrifice#SSG Bryan Black#Niger Ambush#Special Forces#Michelle Black#oda 3212#Green Berets#Special Operations#GRP 160
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GRP 159-Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change: A CIA Officers fight to bring American Allies home
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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. Tune in! We discussed his time in Afghanistan, his experience in getting Afghan allies out, digital Dunkirk, and much more.
Main Episode Takeaways
Working as a combat advisor in Afghanistan
Joining the CIA
The problem with the Afghanistan pullout
An Afghan interpreter saved his life during combat.
The mission of No One Left Behind
Connect with Matt Zeller
Twitter
No One Left Behind
Website
Book
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#GRP 159#CIA#Matt Zeller#John Hendricks#Army#US Army#Special Forces#Afghanistan#Afghan Pull out#Joe Biden#Donald Trump#Military#Combat#Global Recon#Global Recon Podcast
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GRP 157-The Object Of The Superior Man is Truth: The Story of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher
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Episode Summary
My 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
Becoming a Corpsman
Joining the Navy SEALs
Defeating ISIS
War Crimes
Problems with the military justice system
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 Odds
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GRP 155-Men should strive to think much and know little: A Conversation with a Special Missions Operator
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Episode Summary
My 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
Surviving a catastrophic brain injury
Hostage Rescue
Assignment to A Squadron 22 SAS
Hunting Qasem Soleimani
Special Operations K9's
Archon Ready Group
GRIZ Global Solutions
Connect With Our Guest for This Episode
Dan is an owner and instructor at Archon Ready Group.
Dan is the CEO of Griz Global Solutions
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#Global Recon Podcast#GRP 155#Delta Force#CAG#The Unit#British SAS#22nd SAS#Qasem Solemani#Quds Force#Iran#Hostage Rescue#War Fighter#Iraq#Army Special Operations#TBI#Traumatic Brain Injury#Warrior#Joshua Wheeler
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GRP 153-In The Dark of War: A CIA Officers time in Libya
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Episode Summary
Joining 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
Counter-Terrorism at the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Targeting Terrorist at the CIA
Evacuating the American Mission in Tripoli, Libya
Russian Mercenaries in Africa
Civil War in Libya
Connect With Our Guest for This Episode
https://www.sarahmcarlson.com
Connect With Global Recon
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www.instagram.com/igrecon
#GRP 153#CIA#Central Intelligence Agency#Targeting Analyst#Defense Intelligence Agency#Libya#Africa#Benghazi#Counter Terrorism#Clandestine#John Hendricks#GRP 153-In The Dark of War: A CIA Officers time in Libya
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GRP 152-To the left of Bang: Marine Corps Combat Veteran Yousef Badou
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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.
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.
Check out Emergence Disrupt here: https://www.emergencedisrupt.com
www.instagram.com/yousefbadou_emergence
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www.instagram.com/Igrecon
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#GRP 152#Global Recon Podcast#Yousef Badou#Emergence Disrupt#Situational Awareness#Behavior Analysis#Awareness#Marine Corps#Combat Veteran#Warrior#USMC#Veterans Day#John Hendricks#Ig Recon
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GRP 151-The die is cast:Special Missions Sergeant Major Bill Delaporte
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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.
Check out Archon Ready Group here:
https://www.archonreadygroup.com
www.instagram.com/archonreadygroup
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#GRP 151#Global Recon Podcast#John Hendricks#Archon Ready Group#Bill Delaporte#Special Operations#Delta Force#The Unit#Special Missions Unit#Tier 1 Operator#Sniper#Warrior#Second Amendment#Army#Counter Terrorism
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GRP 150-EDGE: On the Front Lines of the Rhino War in Africa
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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.globalrecon.net
www.instagram.com/Igrecon
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The episode introduction was a trailer for the film
"Stroop. Journey Into the Rhino Horn War"
https://www.stroop-film.com
#GRP 150#EDGE#Eco Defense Group#Special Operators#Tier 1#Special Missions Unit#John Hendricks#Nathan Edmundson#Salient Arms#Rhino War#Counter Poaching#Rhino Horn#Stroop#Africa#South Africa#Counter Terrorism#War#War fighters#Rangers#Park Rangers
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GRP 149-Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Shurer
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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.
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#Ron Shurer#Medal of Honor#Donald Trump#Special Forces#Shok Valley#ODA 3336#GRP 149#John Hendricks#Secret Service#Army Special Forces#Global recon podcast
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GRP 148-The MARSOC 3: The story of three Raiders and their struggle with the military justice system
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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
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#MARSOC#Danny Draher#Eric Gilmet#Josh Negron#Marine Raiders#Special Operations#Iraq#Manslaughter#NCIS#Military Justice#GRP 148#Global Recon#John Hendricks#Government
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GRP 147- No Ordinary Dog: A Special Missions Dog Handler at War
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GRP 147- No Ordinary Dog: A Special Missions Dog Handler at War
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:
https://www.amazon.com/No-Ordinary-Dog-Partner-Teams/dp/1250176956/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588207447&sr=8-1
John Hendricks:
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www.instagram.com/Igrecon
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#Navy SEALs#Operation Neptune Spear#Osama Bin Laden#No Ordinary Dog#Will Chesney#SEAl Team Six#DEVGRU#Counter Terrorism#GRP 147#SEALs#John Hendricks#Ig Recon Podcast#Global Recon
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GRP 144-Wherever you go, go with all your heart: A MACV-SOG Team Leader at war
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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
www.instagram.com/hps_ceo
Ron Mahrs:
www.theoperatorfoundation.com
www.gethingroup.org
www.instagram.com/theoperatorfoundation
John Hendricks:
www.globalrecon.net
www.instagram.com/Igrecon
www.instagram.com/globalreconpodcast
Music provided by Caspian:
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#MACV-SOG#Green Berets#DEVGRU#Navy SEALs#SEAL Team Six#Counter Terrorism#Hostage Rescue#Special Forces#Vietnam war#Army#GRP 144
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GRP 143-Mosul: A film by a CIA counter terrorism officer
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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:
www.instagram.com/mosul_film
You can follow Dan on Twitter here:
www.twitter.com/danpgabriel
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#global recon podcast#GRP 143#Mosul#CIA#Dan Gabriel#John Hendricks#Iraq#ISIS#ISOF#Iraqi Special Operations Forces#Counter Terrorism#Green Berets#Special Forces#Navy SEALs
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