Navy SEAL Takes Command Just Days Before 9/11

About this video

A former Navy SEAL commander recounts his military career leading up to and following the September 11 attacks. He describes taking command just 10-11 days before 9/11 and being among the first deployed to Afghanistan, leveraging his unique background of having grown up there and knowing the language and terrain. The guest shares his perspective on the early war operations and his philosophy of standing by decisions without regret.

Key takeaways

• The guest took command of his unit approximately 10-11 days before the 9/11 attacks and was deployed to Afghanistan 2-3 weeks after
• The guest claims he had a unique advantage in Afghanistan operations, having spent summers there growing up and knowing the language, people, and terrain
• The guest recounts facing an investigation by a general officer following a compound assault operation
• The guest advocates for a mindset of making decisions and moving forward without regret or self-reproach

Episode details: published May 4, 2025 · 6.7K views · 2:11 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.

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