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ResourceApache Helo Pilot Talks Close Calls in '08 Night Raid | Mike Drop Ep. #169 Clip - Ryan Fugit
Ryan Fugit, an Apache helicopter pilot, recounts a July 2008 night raid when his forward operating base came under attack. He …
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ResourceF/A-18 Survival Kit Review with Top Gun Instructor Jack Stewart | Mike Drop #168 Clip
Former Top Gun instructor Jack Stewart describes the F/A-18 survival kit and equipment carried by Navy pilots. Stewart explains that …
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ResourceTop Gun Fighter Pilot Instructor Jack Stewart Part Two
Jack Stewart, a former Top Gun instructor and F-18 fighter pilot, recounts his combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, …
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ResourceUFO Spotted by TOP GUN Pilot with Instructor Jack Stewart | Mike Drop #168 Clip
Mike Ritland's guest, a former military fighter pilot, recounts encountering an unidentified aerial phenomenon during a training …
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ResourceDog Training Q&A with Navy SEAL Teamdog Founder Mike Ritland
Mike Ritland answers dog training questions from his YouTube audience, covering topics like fearful dogs around men, dog-to-dog …
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ResourceTOPGUN Pilot Explains Buzzing the Tower | Mike Drop #166 Clip - Top Gun Instructor Jack Stewart
Jack Stewart, a former F/A-18 pilot and Top Gun instructor, discusses his naval aviation career with Mike Ritland. Stewart recounts …
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ResourceTop Gun Fighter Pilot Instructor Jack Stewart Part One
Mike Ritland interviews Jack Stewart, a former Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, Top Gun instructor, and current Southwest Airlines pilot …
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ResourceFrench Foreign Legion Navy SEAL Taylor Cavanaugh | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 165
Mike Ritland interviews Taylor Cavanaugh, a former Navy SEAL who served seven years with SEAL Team 7 as a JTAC and sniper, deploying …
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ResourceKnife-Forging SEAL Nomad Shane Hiatt Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 164
Ritland and a former teammate, identified as Mike, recount their shared service history, including deployments to Iraq, training …
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ResourceKnife-Forging SEAL Nomad Shane Hiatt Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 163
Ritland interviews Shane Wyatt, a former Navy SEAL with 16.5 years of service across SEAL Team 8 and SEAL Team 3. Wyatt recounts his …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Immigrant Drago Dzieran Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 162
Mike Ritland interviews a Polish immigrant who fought against communism in Poland, was imprisoned for his activism with the …
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ResourceVegas Car Chase Shootout Analysis - SOB TV Tactical Breakdown
McPhee analyzes a Las Vegas high-speed chase and shooting incident involving police pursuing murder suspects, breaking down tactical …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Immigrant Drago Dzieran Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 161
Mike Ritland interviews Zbigniew 'Drago' Dzieran, a former US Navy SEAL originally from communist Poland. Dzieran recounts his …
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ResourcePistol and Carbine Course with John 'Shrek' McPhee: A Blast of Fun and Expert Instruction
McPhee provides hands-on instruction on pistol shooting fundamentals, including proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger …
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ResourceRanger BORSTAR Actor Vince 'Rocco' Vargas Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 160
Vince 'Rocco' Vargas, a former Army Ranger and Border Patrol BORSTAR agent, recounts his transition from military service to federal …
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ResourceRanger BORSTAR Actor Vince 'Rocco' Vargas Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 159
Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas, actor from Mayans MC and former Army Ranger, discusses his career journey with host Mike Ritland. Vargas …
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ResourceTHE SOB RIFLE SLING: Unleash the Power of Quick to Shoot (Q2S)TM Technology with the B-Sling
McPhee demonstrates the different sling attachment points and sling styles that SOB Tactical offers, explaining the use cases for …
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ResourceRetired CIA Operative Instructor Jason Hanson | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 158
Mike Ritland interviews Jason Hanson, a former CIA officer who spent seven years at the agency. Hanson recounts his journey from …
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ResourceHow to Properly Pack an Ammo Can with Precision!
McPhee demonstrates his method for packing and storing ammunition in standard ammo cans, covering moisture protection, organization, …
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ResourceRecon Marine Fox Special Forces Host Rudy Reyes Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 157
Mike Ritland interviews Rudy Reyes, a former Marine Recon veteran of Generation Kill, about his post-military career struggles and …
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ResourceMechanical Body Lockup Shooting Demonstration with John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee demonstrates the importance of establishing a mechanically sound shooting stance and proper grip, arguing that a solid body …
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ResourceRecon Marine Fox Special Forces Host Rudy Reyes Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 156
Mike Ritland interviews Rudy Reyes, a former Marine Recon operator, State Department contractor, founder of Force Blue, and host of …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Crossfit King Dave Castro | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 155
Dave Castro discusses his transition from a 12.5-year career as a Navy SEAL to becoming Director of the CrossFit Games. He shares …
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ResourceTaliban Town Hall with John "Shrek" McPhee | Exclusive Q&A
McPhee hosts a town hall discussion about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, sharing his perspective on the 20-year conflict, the …
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