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ResourceDelta Force OTC: What No One Tells You Before It Starts
Ritland discusses the Delta Force selection and training process with a former Delta operator. The guest describes the subjective …
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ResourceNavy SEAL vs. Zarqawi’s Foreign Fighters
A Marine guest recounts his deployment to Iraq during 2006-2007, describing combat operations in a town that had become a stronghold …
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ResourceBeing an Author Was Harder Than Being an Sniper - HERE'S Why!
A former Army Ranger and sniper discusses the maintenance he performed on his rifle overseas, cleaning it after nearly every mission …
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ResourceGrateful for this year.
McPhee reflects on his experience competing at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Worlds tournament, expressing gratitude to his numerous …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Shot 27 Times in Brutal Ambush
A former Navy SEAL recounts a mission targeting an Al-Qaeda cell responsible for shooting down four U.S. medevac helicopters. During …
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ResourceIrish vs American Special Forces: Which One Is Harder?
Ritland interviews a guest who recounts his military career path from the Irish Army and special forces through private security …
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ResourceDEA Agent Reveals Why the Dr*g War Can’t Be Won | Ep. 255
Mike Ritland interviews Wes Taber, a 35-year DEA veteran who worked across the U.S., Central and South America, and was embedded …
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ResourceThe DEVGRU Mission That ALMOST ENDED IN DISASTER
A former DEVGRU (SEAL Team Six) operator discusses his first real-world missions with the unit, including a memorable operation in …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Recalls the Jessica Lynch Rescue Operation
A former Navy SEAL recounts his experiences during early deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq in 2002-2003. He describes operating as …
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ResourceAmbushed in Kosovo: My First Real Gunfight
Ritland recounts his first experience under fire during a 2001 deployment to Kosovo. He describes a joint patrol with Russian VDV …
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ResourceMARSOC VS Force Recon: What's The Biggest Difference?
Ritland interviews a Force Recon Marine who compares the selection and training pipeline between Marine Force Reconnaissance and …
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ResourceAndy Stumpf Reveals the Dark Side of the Navy SEAL Community
Ritland discusses his growing disillusionment with the Navy SEAL community and public perception of the Teams. He and his guest …
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ResourceWe Called Airstrikes on Our Own Position - A Green Beret's Story
A Green Beret recounts his experience during Operation Viking Hammer in northern Iraq, describing intense combat at a chemical …
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ResourceA Green Beret's First-Hand Account of Operation Viking Hammer | Ep. 254
Ritland interviews Mark Jaconia, a 20-year Army veteran and Green Beret, author of "One Green Beret." They discuss Jaconia's New …
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ResourceHow Two Marine Vets Got Pulled Into Ukraine’s War
Two Marine veterans describe their initial trip to Ukraine in the early days of the 2022 war, which began as a mission to bring a …
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ResourceThe SEAL Team Op That Took Down Noriega
A former Navy SEAL recounts his experiences during Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989, where his unit worked to overthrow Manuel …
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ResourceDelta Force Selection: The Mystery Course That Breaks Everyone
Ritland discusses his experience going through a highly secretive military selection process and Operator Training Course (OTC). He …
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ResourceK*LLING Rosie Khan: The Full DECLASSIFIED Mission Brief
The guest recounts his 2004 Afghanistan deployment as a SEAL task unit commander, focusing on the mission that killed Taliban/Al …
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ResourceTwo Guys Made It Through Hell Week… Then Rang the Bell
A former Navy SEAL recounts his BUD/S training and career path through SDV teams to DEVGRU. He shares that two classmates completed …
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ResourceDEVGRU Secrets: What It Takes to Operate at the Tip of the Spear | Ep. 253
Mike Ritland interviews Chuck Hayes, a Navy SEAL who served 40 years including time at DEVGRU and founded Soft Whisper. Hayes …
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ResourceRangers vs. SEALs vs. Raiders: Who Wins?
A guest discusses his experience playing a Navy SEAL on TV and reflects on rivalries between special operations units. He explains …
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ResourceA Day in the Life of a DEVGRU Operator
Ritland's guest, a former Development Group operator, recounts two significant combat deployments—one highly challenging and one …
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ResourceHow Our FIRST Iraq Raid as Special Forces Turned Into a BL*ODBATH
A Special Forces operator recounts combat experiences from Iraq and Afghanistan deployments. He describes being pulled from Iraq to …
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ResourceHow To Join The French Foreign Legion
Ritland's guest describes his experience joining the French Foreign Legion, walking through the initial pre-selection process at …
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