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Staff Sgt. Julian McDonald served nine and a half years in the army, predominantly as a Ranger and a Ranger K9 Handler, with eight deployments between Iraq and Afghanistan, and a Purple Heart to match. He's also Layka's handler, who, if you haven't heard, is one of the most famous dogs to come out of the military in recent memory.With Julian in tow, MPC Layka's graced the cover of National Geographic, been the subject of an HBO Documentary, and even helped Channing Tatum make a little movie called 'DOG'. But when you ask Julian just what makes Layka so special, it's not just the dog, but Benno - the one who showed Julian the way - that really counts.----------Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:45 - Seeds of Terror10:00 - Childhood Memories12:00 - First the Gym, Then the Sauna16:00 - Born at Cannon Air Force Base19:00 - Grandpa Beat Us on the Bus24:00 - So Then I Got Expelled31:15 - I'd Like to be a Ranger39:00 - Baptized by Gunfire43:30 - SEAL Team 6 & A Family Reunion49:30 - Civilian Contractors On Target56:30 - An Of

Artificial Intelligence? Nowadays most folks think AI is coming to take their jobs, but Rob Huberty doesn't think so. He's a retired member of SEAL Team 4 with three combat tours under his belt, not to mention a startlingly impressive sniping record at a range of over 1700 yards. Today, Rob's the Chief Operating Officer of ZeroEyes, a bleeding-edge security company that's using AI to detect firearms on existing security cameras in public venues all over the country, and Rob's not alone - he's running ZeroEyes with fellow SEAL Team 4 members CEO Mike Lahiff and CRO Sam Alaimo too. But how does ZeroEyes work? What are the risks involved? And how are a bunch of retired SEAL's going to make it better?Website: https://zeroeyes.comYouTube: https://bit.ly/3vLvnDXFB: https://bit.ly/3WYnDucIG: https://bit.ly/3Izh4K2 ----------Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:30 - Last Name Jokes04:30 - Father of Four08:15 - Born in Chicago12:30 - A Good Old-Fashioned Hazing Story21:00 - Joining SEAL Team Four25:00 - Deboarding in Baghdad39:30

Scott Huesing is a retired United States Marine Corps Infantry Major with 24 years of service, including 10 deployments to over 60 countries worldwide. He has led hundreds of combat missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa, and since then he's authored the bestselling book, Echo in Ramadi, which tells the story of his experiences and the sacrifices of his fellow Marines during the Second Battle of Ramadi in 2006. Today, Scott serves as the Executive Director of Save the Brave, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and active duty military personnel. But regardless of the time that's passed since, one thing's for sure - Scott still feels the Echoes of Ramadi, in one way or another.----------Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:45 - California & Texas03:45 - Morning Routine09:30 - The Waukegan Kid14:45 - Genetically Predisposed16:45 - Operation Desert Shield Desert Storm 25:43 - A Criminal Justice Degree 28:00 - Becoming an Infantry Officer33:00 - Generational Differences35:00 - So We Were Liv

Who is Chad Robichaux's JSOC interpreter Aziz? During their eight deployments together in Afghanistan, Chad and Aziz saved each other's lives more times than either could count, providing invaluable intel and establishing connections all over the region. But when the Afghan government fell and interpreters began being hunted by the Taliban, suddenly Aziz and Chad had bigger problems. Because it wasn't just getting Aziz out that was the problem - it was getting his family out safely too. And of course, neither could have known at the time that they were building the foundation for Save Our Allies, an organization that's helped thousands of families escape since.----------Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:20 - Merry Christmas from Mike Drop05:00 - How Chad Met Aziz08:00 - Bashir 14:00 - A Firefight Exit16:00 - Buying Russian Weapons20:00 - It's Not 'Corruption', it's 'Business Facilitation'22:00 - Born in Kabul24:30 - Escaping the Taliban29:00 - Living under Mujahideen Rule35:00 - They're Kind of Like Gangs, but Worse41

Tyler Grey grew up in Bakersfield, California, joined the army in 1998 and quickly advanced from training into the 75th Ranger Regiment, 2nd Battalion, spending most of his time there as a Sniper. He spent the rest of his career at Ft. Bragg. Grey deployed four times - two each to Afghanistan and Iraq - before he became disabled from an explosion that occurred during a late-night house raid that turned into a gun-battle in Baghdad in 2005. Nowadays, Tyler's an actor, producer, and director on the CBS show SEAL Team, where he puts his skills to work teaching others about the challenges our country's heroes face every day. But how did he get to work on an actual television show? Do people assume he used to be a SEAL? And what exactly happened in that late-night house raid in 2005 that changed everything? ----------Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:00 - ...But I Play One on TV07:30 - Military Rivalries10:00 - Morning Routine12:30 - Hit on a Motorcycle16:00 - Combat in Hollywood22:00 - Filming Action Isn't Easy24:00 - I D

In 1993, U.S. Special Operations Forces were sent to Somalia to capture war criminal Mohamed Farrah Aidid - a mission made famous by the movie "Black Hawk Down". For many, the movie's a glimpse into what really happened - but for Jeff Struecker, it's merely a shadow of a memory he's been remembering for 29 years. Because Jeff Struecker was there during the Battle of Mogadishu, and he remembers everything. Frankly, between serving 23 years in the military, raising five kids, earning a PhD, authoring six books, hosting a podcast, and leading the fine members of his congregation every single Sunday morning, it's still difficult to forget. That's why he's sitting down with Mike to tell his side of the story - the real story - and get to the bottom of how it all happened. Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:10 - Best thing about being a pastor3:55 - Favorite childhood memory4:50 - Last book7:50 - First three hours of the day8:40 - Distance running and mountain biking10:10 - Raising awareness on veterans suicide13:25 - Growing

What's happening in the Russia-Ukraine war? Retired Recon Marine Mark Turner might have the answer. He's a founder of The Overwatch Foundation, a humanitarian nonprofit that's been assembling teams of U.S. Military Veterans to provide critical natural disaster relief and urgent humanitarian response communities all over the world. Mark isn't just sending heroes to help - he's been there, on the ground, in the days and weeks following the Russian invasion into Ukraine. So what's going on over there? Is it really as bad as they say? And most importantly - what can we do to make real change?Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:30 - Scottish Stereotypes05:00 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu11:30 - Growing Up Scottish19:00 - Religion, Religion, Religion24:00 - American Culture Shock28:00 - Like Wrestling, But Better31:00 - 4 Years of JROTC42:00 - Election Security44:00 - Arriving in Iraq, 200447:30 - Pulling the Trigger to Jason Mraz52:00 - More Training, Less Doing58:00 - Aggressive Intelligence1:00:00 - The Battle for Yusufiyah1:12:00

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfWho is Nelson Modrall? He's a former teacher, Silver-Star Colonel, and he just so happens to be the very first Vietnam Veteran to ever grace the Mike Drop studio. That's why Mike's sitting down with him to talk about his tour in the ill-fated country - the tunnels, the injuries, and all the Agent Orange you could stand. What did Nelson find out there in the jungle? Tune in to find out. Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Platoon and Forrest Gump03:30 - Expert Marksmanship06:30 - The Case for Christ08:30 - Morning Routine10:00 - Born and Raised in Saginaw, Michigan12:30 - Anticipating Vietnam16:30 - Ukraine & Russia19:30 - Collegebound25:00 - In the Army Now31:30 - Draft Recruits34:00 - Landing in Vietnam36:30 - My First Mission47:30 - Finding the Hidden Enemy52:30 - Going Loud59:30 - Agent Orange1:01:30 - Ambushing the Ambushers1:06:00 - Fighting the Jungle1:16:30 - Injured by Contact1:27:30 - A Field Hospital in Saig

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfDrew Berquist is a complicated guy. Between his military work as a former U.S. Intelligence Officer in Afghanistan, his media work as a former CRTV and BlazeTV correspondent and current host of “This is My Show” w/Drew Berquist. What's not complicated is just how dedicated Drew is to his country, his friends, and his sources, even when things get hairy. Enjoy this episode of Mike Drop as host Mike Ritland unpacks his career in the Intelligence Community.Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:00 - CIA Orientation04:00 - Kids in the 80's12:00 - Football in Minnesota19:00 - Making My Own Degree23:30 - How to Apply for the CIA31:00 - An Arabic-Speaking NSA Employee41:30 - Language Barriers45:30 - Navy-Adjacent Iraq Interpretation50:30 - You Have to Protect Your Source1:01:30 - A Human Intel Collector1:11:30 - CIA-Certified Training1:22:00 - War Dogs & Arms Dealers1:27:00 - Interrogations1:32:00 - Pul-e-Charkhi Prison1:47:00 - You

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfMajor Fred Galvin is a retired Marine Corps Major who served as an enlisted Marine and officer for over 26 years. He served on multiple combat deployments in Afghanistan, including where he commanded the Marine Corps’ first Special Operations Task Force. He's also been painted as the "posterboy for the largest mass murder in U.S. Military History." Since then, he's fought for the freedom of every single marine that was under his command that day - to exonerate the men who volunteered to lay down their lives for their country and restore their reputations, even at the cost of his own career. So how did he do it? What happened that day? And most importantly - who's telling the truth? Fortunately for Mike, Fred's got the answers. Chapters:00:00 - Intro04:00 - A Few Bad Men12:00 - Double Jeopardy16:00 - Daily Routine20:00 - Kansas Roots25:00 - A Brand New Marine29:00 - Penny Stocks32:30 - Back In at 2537:00 - Force

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourself"No one listened to me until I held up the sign." That's Zach Bell's outlook anyway - known online as Veteran with a Sign, Zach's got a lot of hot takes about America's military and the heroes who serve. That's why he's sitting down with Mike to talk about his time serving as an infantryman in the Marines, the nightmare reality of his time in Marjah, and how something as simple as putting sharpie to cardboard turned into a movement that's quickly becoming too big to ignore. Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:30 - Lightning-Round Questions10:00 - Tennessee, Born and Raised19:30 - LiveLeak Changed Everything 30:30 - The Trouble with Stolen Valor38:30 - A Parris Island Marine45:00 - Boots on the Ground in Afghanistan51:00 - My First Gunfight57:00 - So We Went to a Wedding1:03:00 - Hell is on Earth, and it's in Marjah1:17:00 - On U.S. Withdrawal1:23:00 - Squad Dog1:27:00 - Back in the Workforce1:30:30 - Veteran with a Sign1:4

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfWait a minute, a politician? On Mike Drop? Relax - Allen West is one of the good ones. He's a Republican Politician and Retired Military Officer who, believe it or not, doesn't work too far from the studio. That's why West was kind enough to dip in and spend some time talking about Parachuting into Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, running for Texas Governor against Greg Abbott in the 2022 Primary, what it's REALLY like to work in Congress, and answer a lightning-fast round of rapid-fire foreign and domestic policy questions that have been on Mike's mind for years. Strap in. Chapters:00:00 - Intro2:00 - Congressional Surprises10:30 - The Worst Part of Washington D.C. 12:30 - Pro Term Limits22:00 - Running for Governor26:00 - Morning Routine27:30 - Growing Up in Atlanta32:30 - On Welfare36:30 - Commissioned at Fort Sill40:00 - Desert Shield, Desert Storm47:30 - Officer Evaluations58:00 - Military Retirement1:

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfIt's kind of crazy when the whole world wants to know about the only five seconds you can't remember. At least that's what Kyle Carpenter says. For Kyle, those five seconds happened on a rooftop in Helmand Province, Afghanistan when he jumped on a grenade to save himself and fellow Marine Nick Eufrazio. Now, after three flatlines, three years at Walter Reed hospital, dozens of surgeries, and a Medal of Honor award in 2014, Kyle's here to talk about it. Chapters:00:00 - Intro3:00 - Lightning Round18:00 - Growing Up Carpenter26:00 - Chasing the Military48:45 - Boot Camp on Parris Island1:14:00 - Training at Camp Lejeune1:33:45 - Boots on the Ground in Afghanistan1:52:00 - Combat Stories2:28:00 - Setting Up at Compound 2:53:00 - Kyle Gets Hit3:04:00 - Putting the Pieces Together3:23:00 - The Road to Recovery3:43:00 - Receiving the Medal of Honor4:01:00 - Kyle TodaySupport Kyle Carpenter:Website: https://www.william

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfIn this episode of Mike Drop, K9 Handler/Trainer, Dan Cliff shares stories from his time in law enforcement. Mike and Dan cover a myriad of topics including live bites, hot pursuits and more.Chapters:00:00 - Intro1:47 - Lightning Round10:39 - Thin Blue Line13:32 - Morning Routine19:27 - Getting Into Law Enforcement23:02 - First Assignment28:01 - Patrolman Pursuit34:42 - Bicycle Patrol41:25 - First K9 Call45:45 - First Bite51:37 - Feline Diversion55:45 - Live Bite Stories1:08:22 - K9 Presence1:12:38 - Robbery1:18:08 - Use Of Force1:22:56 - West Coast1:27:50 - Training Stories1:35:53 - Zlatan1:37:26 - Use Of Force Checklist1:39:33 - Most Memorable Engagement1:54:16 - Passive Bite1:59:52 - SWAT Team2:05:57 - Current State of Law Enforcement2:16:19 - Car Chase2:18:11 - Moving ForwardSupport Dan Cliff:Website: https://www.integritycanine.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integritycanine/--------------Sponsors:

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfBRUCE SACKMAN is a renowned investigator specializing in tracking down MEDICAL SERIAL KILLERS and is in demand as a consultant on that subject all over the world. He is a former Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Field Office, Criminal Investigations Division, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector General where he was responsible for criminal investigation in 295 VA facilities. He is a licensed private investigator and conducts internal investigations for one of the largest medical centers in the world. He is president of the Society of Professional Investigators. Read More at https://behindthemurdercurtain.com/.Chapters:00:00 - Intro1:29 - Lightning Round9:59 - Morning Routine17:15 - Career Path20:07 - DOD Fraud Cases28:39 - Penalties33:08 - Construction Fraud35:33 - Narcotics Cases43:54 - Director of Pharmacy Case51:13 - Medical Serial Killers1:05:11 - What Makes a Medical Serial K

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfIn this episode of Mike Drop, former DEVGRU Operator Eddie Penney returns to the show and talks about his new book: Unafraid: Staring Down Terror as a Navy SEAL and Single Dad, BJJ and a myriad of other topics.After two combat deployments with SEAL Team Two, Eddie tried out and was selected for DEVGRU, the elite of the elite and the tip of the nation’s spear in the fight against terrorist threats worldwide. Terrified of missing the action, Eddie became a breacher, the first man to the door on a target and one of the most dangerous jobs imaginable. Eddie endured five more deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa in his role, relishing in taking the fight to the enemy as he engaged in countless examples of extreme close-range combat.Chapters:00:00 - Intro0:55 - Lightning Round7:29 - Workout Routine / Combative Training11:34 - Mindset / Situational Awareness12:43 - BJJ17:53 - New Book26:43 - Writing Process / Re

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfIn this episode of Mike Drop, U.S. ARMY Captain Derick Carver opens up about the attack on January 19, 2010 and his road to recovery.Chapters:00:00 - Intro1:43 - Lightning Round8:14 - Morning Routine10:59 - Weight Lifting Injuries15:59 - Childhood20:21 - Chess23:59 - Joining The Army34:47 - Ranger School37:28 - First Deployment41:10 - Jan 19, 20101:12:26 - Dying1:18:18 - Medications1:20:23 - Recovery Process1:25:17 - Pain Management1:31:38 - Alternative Medicine1:34:00 - Reflection1:36:56 - Transitioning To Civilian1:48:38 - Moving Forward1:49:33 - Politics2:00:03 - BRCCSupport: Derick CarverInstagram: @derick_carver - https://www.instagram.com/derick_carverWebsite: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/specially-adapted-smart-homes/derick-carverSponsors:Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All yo

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfIn this episode of Mike Drop, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon covers a myriad of popular medical topics.Dr. Lyon received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in family medicine.She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she studied vitamin and mineral metabolism, chronic disease prevention and management and the physiological effects of diet composition.She also completed a research/clinical fellowship in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics at Washington University in St. Louis.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:49 - Lightning Round7:00 - Daily Routine / The Practice12:32 - Eggs16:08 - Reach Fullest Potential22:21 - Digestive Standpoint / Worms23:57 - Sushi and K9 Kisses27:26 - Seed Oils33:02 - Diets36:48 - Plant-based Protein46:42 - Inflammation / Insulin Resistance55:46 - Protein1:01:57 - Artifi

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfIn this episode of Mike Drop, Florent Groberg opens up about his childhood as a French immigrant and shares stories from his time serving in the United States Army. He dives deep into the incident on Aug 8, 2012 for which he was ultimately awarded the Medal of Honor. Read more on Florent Groberg - https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/groberg/Chapters:00:00 - Intro1:38 - Lightning Round30:42 - Childhood47:38 - Joining The Army52:49 - OCS58:31 - Ranger School1:07:29 - First Deployment1:16:50 - Sponsors1:24:18 - Mission Objectives1:28:37 - 50 Cal1:39:37 - Executive Officer1:46:07 - Aug 8, 20122:16:13 - Recovery2:18:59 - Medal of Honor2:37:27 - Moving Forward2:38:33 - Warriors Ethos / Bravo SierraSupport: Florent GrobergWebsite: https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/groberg/Instagram: @florent.groberg - https://www.instagram.com/florent.groberg/--------------Sponsors:Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is going to give you a FR

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourself--------------In this episode of Mike Drop, former JTF2 sniper/assaulter Jeff Depatie shares stories from his time serving in the Canadian military. Depatie is the co-founder and the Chief Course Architect of The Process. His vision is to identify superior non-military men and bring them together to see if they collectively can solve some of the world’s biggest issues from the ground up.Chapters:00:00 - Intro1:03 - Lightning Round19:05 - Morning Routine25:55 - Alternative Medicine32:34 - Childhood40:00 - Joining The Canadian Military45:08 - Sniper Training48:25 - Deployment1:10:02 - Three Day Engagement1:18:39 - Hindsight1:22:33 - Scoped Kill1:31:05 - JTF2 Selection & Training1:40:41 - Canadian Gun Rights1:42:57 - Sniper School1:44:48 - Longest Kill1:50:22 - Iraq Deployment2:01:28 - The Special Forces Experience2:06:59 - Citizen Green2:10:14 - The ProcessSupport: Jeff DepatieWebsite: https://thespecialforcesexpe