Combat Story

By Ryan Fugit

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What's Combat Story about?

Real combat stories from the military's elite. This podcast highlights the courageous, outrageous, crazy, and surreal experiences veterans recall from their toughest days in the foxhole, cockpit, and front lines. We interview JTACs, Special Operators (Delta), Special Forces, Jet Pilots, Combat Aviators, Infrantrymen, Marines, and vets from over 50 years of combat experience.Interviews touch on the toughest missions these vets faced, how they handled them, their first combat experiences, how they found their way to the military, and how they managed after leaving the combat behind.

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Combat Story episodes:

09.30.2023 Finding Meaning and Healing After the Military, Trash Talking in Uniform, Camaraderie in Combat \| Cav Soldier + 18C \| Kenny Stone and Ben Raymond This episode is brought to you by Nutrisense. Visit nutrisense.com/combat and get $30 off your first month and one month of board certified nutritionist support. When they ask how you learned about Nutrisense make sure to tell them it was ...
09.23.2023 160th Gun Pilot, Saddam Capture, Jessica Lynch Raid, Vehicle Interdictions, Danger Close Shooting, AH-6 & MH-6 Pilot, DFC, Silver Star, CW5 Steve Lapping (Round 2) Go to www.HelloFresh.com/50combatstory and use code 50combatstory for 50% off plus free shipping to get delicious and healthy meals that you can make at home with your family in no time and add some variety to what you serve! Our ...
09.16.2023 Two Star General with Bipolar Disorder Who Engineered the Push into Baghdad \| Major General (Ret) Gregg Martin, PhD This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Go to www.joindeleteme.com/combat and use the code COMBAT to get 20% off your plan and keep your personal information online secure. ======= This is a unique Combat Story with a Gregg Martin, ...
09.09.2023 Pat Tillman’s Last Battle and the Importance of Fighting Toxic Leadership w/ Former Unit Operator Pete Blaber
09.02.2023 Near Misses as a Marine Rifleman and MARSOC Operator \| Losing Fellow Marines in Combat \| Company and Non-Profit Founder \| Mike Bloch This episode is brought to you by RocketMoney. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/combatstory and get help finding and canceling your unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and help lower your bills—all in one place. This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Go ...
08.26.2023 Flying Special Operations MH-53 in Combat \| CV-22 Osprey, Apache, and Cobra Aviator \| Sean Borland Go to www.HelloFresh.com/50combatstory and use code 50combatstory for 50% off plus free shipping to get delicious and healthy meals that you can make at home with your family in no time and add some variety to what you serve! Our ...
08.19.2023 MC-130 Special Operations Aircrew and Navigator \| 8th Special Operations Squadron \| Mike LaFeve (Round 2) Today we go for our second Combat Story with a member of the Air Force’s aerial special operations community: Mike LaFeve, an MC-130 Navigator in the Air Force’s 8th Special Operations Squadron (8th SOS). Mike was deployed consistently from 2001 ...
08.12.2023 Marine Special Operator (MARSOC) Commander \| Mozart Group Founder Andy Milburn This episode is brought to you by RocketMoney. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/combatstory and get help finding and canceling your unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and help lower your bills—all in one place. ======= Today we hear the Combat Story of a ...
08.05.2023 F-16 Fighter Pilot \| Evaded Multiple Surface-to-Air Missiles \| Gulf War Desert Storm F-16 Combat Aviator \| Fighter Weapons School Top Gun \| Jet Jernigan Go to www.HelloFresh.com/combatstory50 and use code combatstory50 for 50% off plus free shipping to get delicious and healthy meals that you can make at home with your family in no time and add some variety to what you serve! Our ...
07.29.2023 Special Ops Chaplain and Army Green Beret, 270 Jumps and 400+ Flight Hours, Strategic Advisor to 8 Four Star Generals - George Youstra Today we have a unique and very interesting Combat Story with former Green Beret and later Command Chaplain at Special Operations Command, George Youstra. Do not be fooled by the Chaplain title, George's stories are powerful and show a side ...
07.22.2023 DEVGRU \| SEAL Teams One and Two \| Contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan \| Tier One Tactical \| Chris White This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Go to www.joindeleteme.com/combat and use the code COMBAT to get 20% off your plan and keep your personal information online secure. This episode is brought to you by RocketMoney. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/combatstory ...
07.15.2023 Ryan Flies With The Patriots Jet Team and Scott "Intake" Kartvedt Will a former Army Aviator and CIA officer pass out or throw-up for his first flight in a jet?! This episode is best viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/RbyWbRWXky4 because it's all flying and exploring the L-39 jet and Patriots Jet ...
07.08.2023 Origin of the CIA and Military Armed Drone Program \| CIA War Zone Chief of Base \| Never Mind, We’ll Do It Ourselves Author \| Alec Bierbauer Today we hear a Combat Story detailing the almost start-up like creation and expansion of the CIA and military’s drone program that would go on to help find, fix, and finish high value targets across the globe with Army veteran ...
07.01.2023 Teaching Tom Cruise to Fly \| The Making of Top Gun:Maverick \| Revolutionizing Aviation Film Making and Stunt Flying \| Combined 40K Flight Hours \| Patriot Jet Team \| Scott Intake Kartvedt, Randy Howell Today we hear an aviation-focused Combat Story with three pioneers in the civilian, military, and filmmaking aviation communities who were the driving force behind the aerial scenes from Top Gun: Maverick. Many will recall our interview with Scott ‘Intake’ Kartvedt ...
06.24.2023 Navy SEAL and DEVGRU Squadron Commander \| Operation Red Wings \| Afghanistan Immediately Post-9/11 \| The Honor Foundation \| Matt Stevens This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
06.17.2023 CIA Covert Action Program Against Russia in Afghanistan \| Drone Program \| Green Beret and CIA Officer - Mike Vickers This episode is brought to you by the OSS Society. Use the link below to register for the Tuesday, June 13 · 6 - 7pm EDT 'Oh So Social' Conversation between General Jim Mattis and Dr. Michael Vickers. They'll discuss ...
06.10.2023 Special Forces Green Beret (18E) \| 3rd Special Forces Group \| Eric Neal This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
06.03.2023 MC-130 Special Operations Aircrew and Navigator \| 8th Special Operations Squadron \| Mike LaFeve (Round 1) This episode is brought to you by the OSS Society. Use the link below to register for the Tuesday, June 13 · 6 - 7pm EDT 'Oh So Social' Conversation between General Jim Mattis and Dr. Michael Vickers. They'll discuss ...
05.27.2023 Green Beret \| 10th Special Forces Group \| 18D Special Operations Combat Medic \| Ryan Neel This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
05.20.2023 82nd Airborne Medic in Iraq \| Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) \| Playwright ‘Bent Compass’ \| Colin Sesek This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
05.13.2023 Ryan Rogers Interviews Ryan Fugit \| Choices Not Chances Podcast This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
05.06.2023 Terminal List Author \| Navy SEAL \| Sniper \| Enlisted and Officer SEAL \| Jack Carr This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.29.2023 Army EOD Blinded in Explosion \| Inspirational Story of Overcoming Incredible Odds \| Navy Chef \| Company Founder \| Aaron Hale This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.22.2023 Former CEO ARMA Global & ARCTOS \| Ranger \| Armor Officer \| James Fugit This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.15.2023 TOPGUN Instructor and Graduate \| F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35 Aviator \| Combat Aviator \| Combat Ground FAC \| Echelon Front Instructor - Davide Berke This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.08.2023 Purple Heart in the Korean War from 7th Infantry Division Infantryman Joseph Mills Wise This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.01.2023 Signal Interceptor in Combat \| Special Forces Linguist \| 82nd Airborne \| 7th Special Forces \| Clay Jensen This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
03.25.2023 Navy SEAL & 160th Aviator (MH-47 Pilot) \| 17 Combat Deployments \| Mike Rutledge This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMBAT and get on your way to being your best self and HELP the show. ========= Today we hear the Combat Story of Mike Rutledge, a ...
03.18.2023 CIA Legend \| Former Director of the Directorate of Operations \| Case Officer \| Jose Rodriguez This episode is also brought to you by CrayonEater Coffee. We’re proud to support CrayonEater coffee coming to you from, you guessed it, some former Marines (and current law enforcement officers!) You can order yours now at CrayonEaterCoffee.com This episode ...
03.11.2023 Navy SEAL \| SEAL Delivery Vehicle Unit \| Entrepreneur \| Comedian \| Jonathan Cleck This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
03.04.2023 Fighter Pilot with Air to Air Drone Shootdown \| Homeless to the Cockpit \| Distinguished Flying Cross \| Ryan “Stinger” Fishel This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
02.25.2023 Special Operations Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan \| Ranger Movie on Amazon Prime \| Operation Red Wings \| David Waterhouse This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMBAT and get on your way to being your best self and HELP the show. This episode is also sponsored by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile ...
02.18.2023 Top Gun Maverick Stunt Pilot to F/A-18 Combat Aviator to Blue Angel to F-35 Squadron Commander \| Scott “Intake” Kartvedt This episode was brought to you by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. It’s not ordinary food. We’re talking good-for-25-years super survival food. Handpacked right in a family-owned facility in the U.S.A. and giving ...
02.11.2023 AH-64 Apache & Air Force Combat Search and Rescue Pilot Cleared Hot Author \| Trauma to Triumph Brian Slade Today we hear the Combat Story of Brian Slade, a former AH-64 Apache pilot and serving Air Force Search and Rescue pilot with multiple combat deployments both taking and saving lives. Brian moved out of his house at the age ...
02.04.2023 Navy SEAL \| Seal Team Four \| Co-Founder of ZeroEyes \| Rob Huberty Today we hear the Combat Story of Rob Huberty, a long time Navy SEAL who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan in some incredibly challenging battles. Rob lost over 30 people close to him from his time in the Teams from ...
01.28.2023 Top Gun Pilot and Combat Aviator \| Founder of Top Gun Foundation and Top Gun Options \| Matthew “Whiz” Buckley This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMBAT and get on your way to being your best self and HELP the show. This episode was also sponsored by Ten Thousand, a clothing brand ...
01.21.2023 Marines in The Battle of Marjah \| USMC NCO \| Author \| Choices Not Chances Podcast \| Ryan Rogers This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMBAT and get on your way to being your best self and HELP the show. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory. Try it risk-free now with a ...
01.14.2023 Combat With USASOC Operator Rick Hogg \| K-9 Handler \| 7th SFG \| 82nd Airborne \| War Hogg Tactical \| On the Range Podcast USASOC Operator & K-9 Handler \| 7th SFG \| 82nd Airborne \| War Hogg Tactical \| On the Range Podcast \| Rick Hogg This episode is brought to you by Wondery's new podcast AGAINST THE ODDS: UNCHARTED: TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S AMAZON ...
01.07.2023 Green Beret \| Operation Pineapple Express \| Evacuated Afghan Allies from Kabul \| Last Man Out Writer \| Scott Mann EXCLUSIVE - This episode was sponsored by Ten Thousand, a clothing brand for tough, durable gear for the outdoors, working out, and a more active lifestyle. I just took mine to Alaska and they held up like a champ. They ...
12.31.2022 Combat Controller in Black Hawk Down \| Air Force Special Ops \| World Record \| Author \| Dan Schilling Today we hear the Combat Story of Dan Schilling, who spent over 30 years in the military, primarily as a Combat Controller and Special Tactics Officer in the Air Force’s Special Operations community. He was on the ground calling in ...
12.24.2022 Green Beret Silver Star Destroying Enemy Tanks with a Javelin \| 3rd Special Forces Group \| Changing Hearts and Minds Podcast \| Jeff Adamec Today we hear the Combat Story of Jeff Adamec, a longtime Green Beret with six combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as an 18B and a K9 handler. Jeff earned the Silver Star during the Battle of Debeka Pass in ...
12.17.2022 Aircraft Crash on Robert's Ridge \| 160th Night Stalker \| MH-47 Chinook Combat Aviator \| Alan Mack Today we hear the Combat Story of a long time aviator and CH-47 and MH-47 pilot who spent years with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Alan Mack. Alan served over 35 years in the Army and retired with ...
12.10.2022 UK SBS (Special Boat Service) \| World Record Holder \| Security Expert “Relentless” \| Prince Harry Close Friend \| Dean Stott EXCLUSIVE - This episode is brought to you by Uncommon Goods. Go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/combat for 15% off your order and find some killer holiday gifts (and you'll be helping keep Combat Story going!) Today we hear the Combat Story of ...
12.03.2022 Four Star General George Casey \| Army Chief of Staff \| Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! I use NordVPN myself so you're in good company (and I know security). If you sign up, it will also help the show so thank you ...
11.26.2022 160th Night Stalker \| AH-6 & MH-6 Pilot \| DFC \| Silver Star \| CW5 Steve Lapping Today we hear the Combat Story of a long-time Night Stalker from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Steve Lapping. Steve participated in multiple high-profile operations that many of us have heard of like the Jessica Lynch rescue and ...
11.19.2022 Delta Force Operator and Sergeant Major John Shrek McPhee \| Reflections on 100 Episodes EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! I use NordVPN myself so you're in good company (and I know security). If you sign up, it will also help the show so thank you ...
11.12.2022 Medal of Honor \| Only Living Iraq MOH \| Infantry Squad Ldr \| 2-2 Infantry \| Author \| David Bellavia EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! I use NordVPN myself so you're in good company (and I know security). If you sign up, it will also help the show so thank you ...
11.05.2022 Marine Corps Silver Star Recipient \| Operation Utah \| Vietnam Veteran \| Community Activist \| Danny Hernandez Today we hear the Combat Story of Danny Hernandez, a Vietnam Veteran who served as a Marine rifleman in Operation Utah in March 1966. Danny would later be awarded the Silver Star and there is currently a push to have ...
10.29.2022 Prisoner of War \| Ukraine Marines \| Tortured in Captivity by Russia \| Aiden Aslin (Round 2) This is the true and frightening Combat Story of Aiden Aslin, a British citizen fighting for the Ukrainian military who was taken as a POW in February 2022 and then beaten and stabbed by his Russian captors for over five ...
10.22.2022 Marine Special Operator \| CIA Global Response Staff \| Savage Actual \| Jason Lilley (Round 2) Today we hear the second round of our Combat Story with Jason Lilley, a former Marine, MARSOC operator, Global Response Staff (GRS) with the CIA, and co-host of Savage Actual with co-host Patrick Moltrup having been a guest on our ...

Older episodes

09.30.2023 Finding Meaning and Healing After the Military, Trash Talking in Uniform, Camaraderie in Combat \| Cav Soldier + 18C \| Kenny Stone and Ben Raymond This episode is brought to you by Nutrisense. Visit nutrisense.com/combat and get $30 off your first month and one month of board certified nutritionist support. When they ask how you learned about Nutrisense make sure to tell them it was ...
09.23.2023 160th Gun Pilot, Saddam Capture, Jessica Lynch Raid, Vehicle Interdictions, Danger Close Shooting, AH-6 & MH-6 Pilot, DFC, Silver Star, CW5 Steve Lapping (Round 2) Go to www.HelloFresh.com/50combatstory and use code 50combatstory for 50% off plus free shipping to get delicious and healthy meals that you can make at home with your family in no time and add some variety to what you serve! Our ...
09.16.2023 Two Star General with Bipolar Disorder Who Engineered the Push into Baghdad \| Major General (Ret) Gregg Martin, PhD This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Go to www.joindeleteme.com/combat and use the code COMBAT to get 20% off your plan and keep your personal information online secure. ======= This is a unique Combat Story with a Gregg Martin, ...
09.09.2023 Pat Tillman’s Last Battle and the Importance of Fighting Toxic Leadership w/ Former Unit Operator Pete Blaber
09.02.2023 Near Misses as a Marine Rifleman and MARSOC Operator \| Losing Fellow Marines in Combat \| Company and Non-Profit Founder \| Mike Bloch This episode is brought to you by RocketMoney. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/combatstory and get help finding and canceling your unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and help lower your bills—all in one place. This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Go ...
08.26.2023 Flying Special Operations MH-53 in Combat \| CV-22 Osprey, Apache, and Cobra Aviator \| Sean Borland Go to www.HelloFresh.com/50combatstory and use code 50combatstory for 50% off plus free shipping to get delicious and healthy meals that you can make at home with your family in no time and add some variety to what you serve! Our ...
08.19.2023 MC-130 Special Operations Aircrew and Navigator \| 8th Special Operations Squadron \| Mike LaFeve (Round 2) Today we go for our second Combat Story with a member of the Air Force’s aerial special operations community: Mike LaFeve, an MC-130 Navigator in the Air Force’s 8th Special Operations Squadron (8th SOS). Mike was deployed consistently from 2001 ...
08.12.2023 Marine Special Operator (MARSOC) Commander \| Mozart Group Founder Andy Milburn This episode is brought to you by RocketMoney. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/combatstory and get help finding and canceling your unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and help lower your bills—all in one place. ======= Today we hear the Combat Story of a ...
08.05.2023 F-16 Fighter Pilot \| Evaded Multiple Surface-to-Air Missiles \| Gulf War Desert Storm F-16 Combat Aviator \| Fighter Weapons School Top Gun \| Jet Jernigan Go to www.HelloFresh.com/combatstory50 and use code combatstory50 for 50% off plus free shipping to get delicious and healthy meals that you can make at home with your family in no time and add some variety to what you serve! Our ...
07.29.2023 Special Ops Chaplain and Army Green Beret, 270 Jumps and 400+ Flight Hours, Strategic Advisor to 8 Four Star Generals - George Youstra Today we have a unique and very interesting Combat Story with former Green Beret and later Command Chaplain at Special Operations Command, George Youstra. Do not be fooled by the Chaplain title, George's stories are powerful and show a side ...
07.22.2023 DEVGRU \| SEAL Teams One and Two \| Contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan \| Tier One Tactical \| Chris White This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Go to www.joindeleteme.com/combat and use the code COMBAT to get 20% off your plan and keep your personal information online secure. This episode is brought to you by RocketMoney. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/combatstory ...
07.15.2023 Ryan Flies With The Patriots Jet Team and Scott "Intake" Kartvedt Will a former Army Aviator and CIA officer pass out or throw-up for his first flight in a jet?! This episode is best viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/RbyWbRWXky4 because it's all flying and exploring the L-39 jet and Patriots Jet ...
07.08.2023 Origin of the CIA and Military Armed Drone Program \| CIA War Zone Chief of Base \| Never Mind, We’ll Do It Ourselves Author \| Alec Bierbauer Today we hear a Combat Story detailing the almost start-up like creation and expansion of the CIA and military’s drone program that would go on to help find, fix, and finish high value targets across the globe with Army veteran ...
07.01.2023 Teaching Tom Cruise to Fly \| The Making of Top Gun:Maverick \| Revolutionizing Aviation Film Making and Stunt Flying \| Combined 40K Flight Hours \| Patriot Jet Team \| Scott Intake Kartvedt, Randy Howell Today we hear an aviation-focused Combat Story with three pioneers in the civilian, military, and filmmaking aviation communities who were the driving force behind the aerial scenes from Top Gun: Maverick. Many will recall our interview with Scott ‘Intake’ Kartvedt ...
06.24.2023 Navy SEAL and DEVGRU Squadron Commander \| Operation Red Wings \| Afghanistan Immediately Post-9/11 \| The Honor Foundation \| Matt Stevens This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
06.17.2023 CIA Covert Action Program Against Russia in Afghanistan \| Drone Program \| Green Beret and CIA Officer - Mike Vickers This episode is brought to you by the OSS Society. Use the link below to register for the Tuesday, June 13 · 6 - 7pm EDT 'Oh So Social' Conversation between General Jim Mattis and Dr. Michael Vickers. They'll discuss ...
06.10.2023 Special Forces Green Beret (18E) \| 3rd Special Forces Group \| Eric Neal This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
06.03.2023 MC-130 Special Operations Aircrew and Navigator \| 8th Special Operations Squadron \| Mike LaFeve (Round 1) This episode is brought to you by the OSS Society. Use the link below to register for the Tuesday, June 13 · 6 - 7pm EDT 'Oh So Social' Conversation between General Jim Mattis and Dr. Michael Vickers. They'll discuss ...
05.27.2023 Green Beret \| 10th Special Forces Group \| 18D Special Operations Combat Medic \| Ryan Neel This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
05.20.2023 82nd Airborne Medic in Iraq \| Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) \| Playwright ‘Bent Compass’ \| Colin Sesek This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
05.13.2023 Ryan Rogers Interviews Ryan Fugit \| Choices Not Chances Podcast This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
05.06.2023 Terminal List Author \| Navy SEAL \| Sniper \| Enlisted and Officer SEAL \| Jack Carr This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.29.2023 Army EOD Blinded in Explosion \| Inspirational Story of Overcoming Incredible Odds \| Navy Chef \| Company Founder \| Aaron Hale This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.22.2023 Former CEO ARMA Global & ARCTOS \| Ranger \| Armor Officer \| James Fugit This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.15.2023 TOPGUN Instructor and Graduate \| F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35 Aviator \| Combat Aviator \| Combat Ground FAC \| Echelon Front Instructor - Davide Berke This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.08.2023 Purple Heart in the Korean War from 7th Infantry Division Infantryman Joseph Mills Wise This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
04.01.2023 Signal Interceptor in Combat \| Special Forces Linguist \| 82nd Airborne \| 7th Special Forces \| Clay Jensen This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
03.25.2023 Navy SEAL & 160th Aviator (MH-47 Pilot) \| 17 Combat Deployments \| Mike Rutledge This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMBAT and get on your way to being your best self and HELP the show. ========= Today we hear the Combat Story of Mike Rutledge, a ...
03.18.2023 CIA Legend \| Former Director of the Directorate of Operations \| Case Officer \| Jose Rodriguez This episode is also brought to you by CrayonEater Coffee. We’re proud to support CrayonEater coffee coming to you from, you guessed it, some former Marines (and current law enforcement officers!) You can order yours now at CrayonEaterCoffee.com This episode ...
03.11.2023 Navy SEAL \| SEAL Delivery Vehicle Unit \| Entrepreneur \| Comedian \| Jonathan Cleck This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
03.04.2023 Fighter Pilot with Air to Air Drone Shootdown \| Homeless to the Cockpit \| Distinguished Flying Cross \| Ryan “Stinger” Fishel This episode is brought to you by 4Patriots Survival Food Kits.The kits are compact, sturdy, water-resistant, and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners. You can make these meals in less than 20 minutes. Just add boiling water, ...
02.25.2023 Special Operations Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan \| Ranger Movie on Amazon Prime \| Operation Red Wings \| David Waterhouse This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMBAT and get on your way to being your best self and HELP the show. This episode is also sponsored by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile ...
02.18.2023 Top Gun Maverick Stunt Pilot to F/A-18 Combat Aviator to Blue Angel to F-35 Squadron Commander \| Scott “Intake” Kartvedt This episode was brought to you by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. It’s not ordinary food. We’re talking good-for-25-years super survival food. Handpacked right in a family-owned facility in the U.S.A. and giving ...
02.11.2023 AH-64 Apache & Air Force Combat Search and Rescue Pilot Cleared Hot Author \| Trauma to Triumph Brian Slade Today we hear the Combat Story of Brian Slade, a former AH-64 Apache pilot and serving Air Force Search and Rescue pilot with multiple combat deployments both taking and saving lives. Brian moved out of his house at the age ...
02.04.2023 Navy SEAL \| Seal Team Four \| Co-Founder of ZeroEyes \| Rob Huberty Today we hear the Combat Story of Rob Huberty, a long time Navy SEAL who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan in some incredibly challenging battles. Rob lost over 30 people close to him from his time in the Teams from ...
01.28.2023 Top Gun Pilot and Combat Aviator \| Founder of Top Gun Foundation and Top Gun Options \| Matthew “Whiz” Buckley This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMBAT and get on your way to being your best self and HELP the show. This episode was also sponsored by Ten Thousand, a clothing brand ...
01.21.2023 Marines in The Battle of Marjah \| USMC NCO \| Author \| Choices Not Chances Podcast \| Ryan Rogers This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMBAT and get on your way to being your best self and HELP the show. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory. Try it risk-free now with a ...
01.14.2023 Combat With USASOC Operator Rick Hogg \| K-9 Handler \| 7th SFG \| 82nd Airborne \| War Hogg Tactical \| On the Range Podcast USASOC Operator & K-9 Handler \| 7th SFG \| 82nd Airborne \| War Hogg Tactical \| On the Range Podcast \| Rick Hogg This episode is brought to you by Wondery's new podcast AGAINST THE ODDS: UNCHARTED: TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S AMAZON ...
01.07.2023 Green Beret \| Operation Pineapple Express \| Evacuated Afghan Allies from Kabul \| Last Man Out Writer \| Scott Mann EXCLUSIVE - This episode was sponsored by Ten Thousand, a clothing brand for tough, durable gear for the outdoors, working out, and a more active lifestyle. I just took mine to Alaska and they held up like a champ. They ...
12.31.2022 Combat Controller in Black Hawk Down \| Air Force Special Ops \| World Record \| Author \| Dan Schilling Today we hear the Combat Story of Dan Schilling, who spent over 30 years in the military, primarily as a Combat Controller and Special Tactics Officer in the Air Force’s Special Operations community. He was on the ground calling in ...
12.24.2022 Green Beret Silver Star Destroying Enemy Tanks with a Javelin \| 3rd Special Forces Group \| Changing Hearts and Minds Podcast \| Jeff Adamec Today we hear the Combat Story of Jeff Adamec, a longtime Green Beret with six combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as an 18B and a K9 handler. Jeff earned the Silver Star during the Battle of Debeka Pass in ...
12.17.2022 Aircraft Crash on Robert's Ridge \| 160th Night Stalker \| MH-47 Chinook Combat Aviator \| Alan Mack Today we hear the Combat Story of a long time aviator and CH-47 and MH-47 pilot who spent years with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Alan Mack. Alan served over 35 years in the Army and retired with ...
12.10.2022 UK SBS (Special Boat Service) \| World Record Holder \| Security Expert “Relentless” \| Prince Harry Close Friend \| Dean Stott EXCLUSIVE - This episode is brought to you by Uncommon Goods. Go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/combat for 15% off your order and find some killer holiday gifts (and you'll be helping keep Combat Story going!) Today we hear the Combat Story of ...
12.03.2022 Four Star General George Casey \| Army Chief of Staff \| Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! I use NordVPN myself so you're in good company (and I know security). If you sign up, it will also help the show so thank you ...
11.26.2022 160th Night Stalker \| AH-6 & MH-6 Pilot \| DFC \| Silver Star \| CW5 Steve Lapping Today we hear the Combat Story of a long-time Night Stalker from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Steve Lapping. Steve participated in multiple high-profile operations that many of us have heard of like the Jessica Lynch rescue and ...
11.19.2022 Delta Force Operator and Sergeant Major John Shrek McPhee \| Reflections on 100 Episodes EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! I use NordVPN myself so you're in good company (and I know security). If you sign up, it will also help the show so thank you ...
11.12.2022 Medal of Honor \| Only Living Iraq MOH \| Infantry Squad Ldr \| 2-2 Infantry \| Author \| David Bellavia EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! I use NordVPN myself so you're in good company (and I know security). If you sign up, it will also help the show so thank you ...
11.05.2022 Marine Corps Silver Star Recipient \| Operation Utah \| Vietnam Veteran \| Community Activist \| Danny Hernandez Today we hear the Combat Story of Danny Hernandez, a Vietnam Veteran who served as a Marine rifleman in Operation Utah in March 1966. Danny would later be awarded the Silver Star and there is currently a push to have ...
10.29.2022 Prisoner of War \| Ukraine Marines \| Tortured in Captivity by Russia \| Aiden Aslin (Round 2) This is the true and frightening Combat Story of Aiden Aslin, a British citizen fighting for the Ukrainian military who was taken as a POW in February 2022 and then beaten and stabbed by his Russian captors for over five ...
10.22.2022 Marine Special Operator \| CIA Global Response Staff \| Savage Actual \| Jason Lilley (Round 2) Today we hear the second round of our Combat Story with Jason Lilley, a former Marine, MARSOC operator, Global Response Staff (GRS) with the CIA, and co-host of Savage Actual with co-host Patrick Moltrup having been a guest on our ...

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Finding Meaning and Healing After the Military, Trash Talking in Uniform, Camaraderie in Combat | Cav Soldier + 18C | Kenny Stone and Ben Raymond

160th Gun Pilot, Saddam Capture, Jessica Lynch Raid, Vehicle Interdictions, Danger Close Shooting, AH-6 & MH-6 Pilot, DFC, Silver Star, CW5 Steve Lapping (Round 2)

Two Star General with Bipolar Disorder Who Engineered the Push into Baghdad | Major General (Ret) Gregg Martin, PhD

Pat Tillman’s Last Battle and the Importance of Fighting Toxic Leadership w/ Former Unit Operator Pete Blaber

Near Misses as a Marine Rifleman and MARSOC Operator | Losing Fellow Marines in Combat | Company and Non-Profit Founder | Mike Bloch

Flying Special Operations MH-53 in Combat | CV-22 Osprey, Apache, and Cobra Aviator | Sean Borland

MC-130 Special Operations Aircrew and Navigator | 8th Special Operations Squadron | Mike LaFeve (Round 2)

Marine Special Operator (MARSOC) Commander | Mozart Group Founder Andy Milburn

F-16 Fighter Pilot | Evaded Multiple Surface-to-Air Missiles | Gulf War Desert Storm F-16 Combat Aviator | Fighter Weapons School Top Gun | Jet Jernigan

Special Ops Chaplain and Army Green Beret, 270 Jumps and 400+ Flight Hours, Strategic Advisor to 8 Four Star Generals - George Youstra

DEVGRU | SEAL Teams One and Two | Contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan | Tier One Tactical | Chris White

Ryan Flies With The Patriots Jet Team and Scott "Intake" Kartvedt

Origin of the CIA and Military Armed Drone Program | CIA War Zone Chief of Base | Never Mind, We’ll Do It Ourselves Author | Alec Bierbauer

Teaching Tom Cruise to Fly | The Making of Top Gun:Maverick | Revolutionizing Aviation Film Making and Stunt Flying | Combined 40K Flight Hours | Patriot Jet Team | Scott Intake Kartvedt, Randy Howell

Navy SEAL and DEVGRU Squadron Commander | Operation Red Wings | Afghanistan Immediately Post-9/11 | The Honor Foundation | Matt Stevens

CIA Covert Action Program Against Russia in Afghanistan | Drone Program | Green Beret and CIA Officer - Mike Vickers

Special Forces Green Beret (18E) | 3rd Special Forces Group | Eric Neal

MC-130 Special Operations Aircrew and Navigator | 8th Special Operations Squadron | Mike LaFeve (Round 1)

Green Beret | 10th Special Forces Group | 18D Special Operations Combat Medic | Ryan Neel

82nd Airborne Medic in Iraq | Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) | Playwright ‘Bent Compass’ | Colin Sesek

Ryan Rogers Interviews Ryan Fugit | Choices Not Chances Podcast

Terminal List Author | Navy SEAL | Sniper | Enlisted and Officer SEAL | Jack Carr

Army EOD Blinded in Explosion | Inspirational Story of Overcoming Incredible Odds | Navy Chef | Company Founder | Aaron Hale

Former CEO ARMA Global & ARCTOS | Ranger | Armor Officer | James Fugit

TOPGUN Instructor and Graduate | F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35 Aviator | Combat Aviator | Combat Ground FAC | Echelon Front Instructor - Davide Berke

Purple Heart in the Korean War from 7th Infantry Division Infantryman Joseph Mills Wise

Signal Interceptor in Combat | Special Forces Linguist | 82nd Airborne | 7th Special Forces | Clay Jensen

Navy SEAL & 160th Aviator (MH-47 Pilot) | 17 Combat Deployments | Mike Rutledge

CIA Legend | Former Director of the Directorate of Operations | Case Officer | Jose Rodriguez

Navy SEAL | SEAL Delivery Vehicle Unit | Entrepreneur | Comedian | Jonathan Cleck

Fighter Pilot with Air to Air Drone Shootdown | Homeless to the Cockpit | Distinguished Flying Cross | Ryan “Stinger” Fishel

Special Operations Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan | Ranger Movie on Amazon Prime | Operation Red Wings | David Waterhouse

Top Gun Maverick Stunt Pilot to F/A-18 Combat Aviator to Blue Angel to F-35 Squadron Commander | Scott “Intake” Kartvedt

AH-64 Apache & Air Force Combat Search and Rescue Pilot Cleared Hot Author | Trauma to Triumph Brian Slade

Navy SEAL | Seal Team Four | Co-Founder of ZeroEyes | Rob Huberty

Top Gun Pilot and Combat Aviator | Founder of Top Gun Foundation and Top Gun Options | Matthew “Whiz” Buckley

Marines in The Battle of Marjah | USMC NCO | Author | Choices Not Chances Podcast | Ryan Rogers

Combat With USASOC Operator Rick Hogg | K-9 Handler | 7th SFG | 82nd Airborne | War Hogg Tactical | On the Range Podcast

Green Beret | Operation Pineapple Express | Evacuated Afghan Allies from Kabul | Last Man Out Writer | Scott Mann

Combat Controller in Black Hawk Down | Air Force Special Ops | World Record | Author | Dan Schilling

Green Beret Silver Star Destroying Enemy Tanks with a Javelin | 3rd Special Forces Group | Changing Hearts and Minds Podcast | Jeff Adamec

Aircraft Crash on Robert's Ridge | 160th Night Stalker | MH-47 Chinook Combat Aviator | Alan Mack

UK SBS (Special Boat Service) | World Record Holder | Security Expert “Relentless” | Prince Harry Close Friend | Dean Stott

Four Star General George Casey | Army Chief of Staff | Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq

160th Night Stalker | AH-6 & MH-6 Pilot | DFC | Silver Star | CW5 Steve Lapping

Delta Force Operator and Sergeant Major John Shrek McPhee | Reflections on 100 Episodes

Medal of Honor | Only Living Iraq MOH | Infantry Squad Ldr | 2-2 Infantry | Author | David Bellavia

Marine Corps Silver Star Recipient | Operation Utah | Vietnam Veteran | Community Activist | Danny Hernandez

Prisoner of War | Ukraine Marines | Tortured in Captivity by Russia | Aiden Aslin (Round 2)

Marine Special Operator | CIA Global Response Staff | Savage Actual | Jason Lilley (Round 2)