Extra Episode | Bart Womack | US Army Old Guard, 101st Airborne, Invasion of Iraq
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack shares his journey from basic training in 1977 to deployments in Korea, Turkey, and Germany. He recounts a firefight in the Korean DMZ, his service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and his experiences during the September 11th attacks and an insider attack in Iraq.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.com
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Ep. 231 | Brandon Young | 75th Ranger Regiment
Brandon Young joined the Army and immediately tried out for a spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment when the opportunity presented itself at the Basic Airborne Course. Brandon's unit was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 attacks and he deployed to Afghanistan 3 more times.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comBrandon's linksBook: https://www.perseverancebook.com Website: https://www.applieleadershippartners.com00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad | Military Gear Discussion00:03:11 Volunteering for the Army Rangers00:06:08 Ranger Indoctrination Program00:09:11 Evolution of Ranger Training and Readiness00:12:01 Deployment Experiences: The Reality of Combat00:18:01 75th Ranger Regiment Structure00:20:48 Life Events During Military Service00:26:56 Connecting Veterans with Civilian Communities00:44:28 Navigating Military Responsibilities and Personal Life00:47:06 Understanding Moral Injury in Combat00:49:41 The Complexity of Combat Decisions00:56:01 Reflections on the Afghanistan Withdrawal01:04:19 The Struggles of Mental Health in Veterans01:10:00 The Value of Journaling and Reflection01:26:15 Understanding the Battlefield01:27:57 First Deployment to Afghanistan01:32:21 Chasing Ghosts: The Reality of Combat01:36:46 The Evolution of Combat Experience01:39:44 The Impact of Casualties01:52:58 The Weight of Loss and Reality
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Clip 047 | Will Drones Steal Pilot Jobs? | F16 and F35 Pilot | "Hasard" Lee
Justin "Hasard" Lee is a F35 and F16 test pilot who makes social media content that focuses on the life of a fighter pilot. We discuss the future of fighter pilots as drones become more advanced in this clip taken from Ep. 170.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.com
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Clip 046 | IED Attack on April 9th | US Army Infantry and NYPD Detective
On April 9th, 2005, Matt Klein, a retired NYPD detective and US Army infantryman, was struck by an IED while patrolling a cemetery in Samarra, Iraq. After the strike, the other members of his unit located and captured the triggerman.In this clip taken from Ep. 180, Klein shares his incredible story of survival and resilience. He talks about the moment of the attack and the aftermath.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
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Ep. 230 | Brennan Morton | Marine Recon and Sniper
Brennan Morton is a former reconnaissance Marine who served with 2nd Recon Battalion during two deployments to Iraq. Brennan is also the author of Valhalla Boys, a book about his service.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comBrennan's Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/Brennan.Morton.Authorhttps://www.facebook.com/paladinpresspublishing/https://www.instagram.com/paladinpresspublishinghttps://amzn.to/4jq4ixy00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:29 Intro | Joining the Marines00:05:07 Marine Corps Tattoos00:08:28 Call-To-Arms00:12:19 Recon and SEAL Contracts as Recruiting Tools00:16:15 Are SEALs Better Swimmers than Marine Recon?00:20:42 Prepping Your Feet for Rucking00:25:04 Marine Snipers | Organizational Changes00:29:50 From Marine Infantry to Recon ARS00:38:54 Work-Up and 1st Iraq Deployment00:59:17 Over Worked and Underutilized01:10:49 Grooming Standards | Advisor Teams01:20:12 Sniper School01:29:07 2nd Deployment to Iraq with 2nd Recon01:35:04 Occupying Compounds01:40:59 Valhalla Boys
Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives. Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military after 12 years in 2018.Some content is not appropriate for children or listeners because of the graphic description of combat and other traumatic events.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
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