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A 24-year veteran, Master Army Aviator, AH-64 Pilot in Command and Air Mission Commander, Dan retired from the US Army in 2011 having deployed 3 times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for a total of 37 months in combat. He is a recipient of multiple awards and decorations to include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Air Medal. His aviation themed photography has been featured in numerous, books, publications and on Department of Defense websites. He is the Producer of the documentary The Longest Month which covers the events surrounding the deployment of 1-227 AVN, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division in 2006-07. He currently lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area.

Stephen Murphy worked his up way from his start as a police officer in a small West Virginia town to the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the DEA. During his 37 years in law enforcement Steve was stationed all around the world, most notably as one of the two Americans present and involved in the hunt for the largest cocaine distributor in the world, Pablo Escobar. Murphy was present during the chase and eventual shooting resulting in the death of Escobar, and took all the photographs seen in the media following the event. Instead of accepting that he would never again work a drug trafficking case the size and scope of Escobar's, Murphy continued to aggressively pursue local and international drug dealers just as he had pursued Escobar. His work ethic, conviction, integrity and charcater assisted him in climbing the ranks within DEA before his retirement in July 2013. Murphy continues to serve in law enforcement roles, and lectures around the country on drug trafficking trends, security-related challenges and what it was like to pursue a criminal the magnitude of Escobar. He has appeared on a variety of television specials on Escobar’s death. Along with Javier Peña, he serves as a subject matter expert and senior consultant for the hit Netflix series Narcos. Now, looking forward, Steve is back again with his DEA Narcos partner Javier Peña to lead an investigation into a history making cold case. Just prior to World War II, the worlds most high-tech commercial airliner with secret military grade engines was on a seemingly routine mission - but was it? On board Pan Am Airways flight 229 Hawaii Clipper were fifteen passengers and crew bound for Hong Kong from San Francisco with three million dollars (46 million today) in goldbacked bank notes. Why? Allegedly ransom for missing aviatrix Amelia Earhart. The plane -missing. The crew - allegedly murdered by rogue Japanese agents and buried on a remote Pacific Island. If Steve and Javier can find the remains of these fifteen Americans - the start date of World War II may have to be changed in our history books.

Mr. Nevils served 25 years in active military service, two years as an Airborne Ranger in the 1st Ranger Battalion, then 23 years in the Special Forces (Green Berets), serving in a variety of assignments in 7th and 3rd Special Forces Groups and the JFK Special Warfare Center and Schools. Mr. Nevils retired in early 2013 as a Sergeant Major, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army. During his career, he worked in numerous countries in South and Central America conducting Counter-Narcotics and Foreign Internal Defense missions. Mr. Nevils trained foreign Tier 1 hostage rescue units (Military and Police) in Close Quarters Combat, sniper operations, integrated assaults, and Military Free Fall operations (HALO). Mr. Nevils also trained allied Police Units in Personnel Security Details (PSD) for high level government officials.

Matthew joined the U.S. Army and served in the 3rd Infantry Division as a machine gunner and squad marksman. He conducted 400+ combat missions during two tours in Iraq, receiving the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and a Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds resulting from a large IED explosion. He was honorably discharged in 2006. Matthew now serves as a detective with the NYPD in the elite, three-member forensic artist unit. Detective Klein’s primary focus is creating the likeness of suspects for “wanted posters” when there is no surveillance footage by interviewing witnesses. His forensic sketches have resulted in many perpetrators being brought to justice. Now Matt runs Battle Tribe, the perfect fusion of nerd, military, and pop culture to the masses. This week Matt tells the story of his journey from a kid in New York to the hallowed ranks of the NYPD through service to his country and a special skill that he always had in the back of his mind.

He attended Recruit Training Command in Chicago, IL where he went on to attend Master at Arms “A” School on Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach VA. From Little Creek he selected for his first tour in Bahrain located on the Arabian Peninsula. Following his successful completion of Military Working Dog Handlers Couse he reported back to Naval Support Activity Bahrain for an additional 2 years where he served as a Petty Officer 3rd Class dog handler. Following his tour in Bahrain he chose his next set of orders on board Naval Air Station Kingsville, Kingsville, TX. Shortly after reporting on board he was requested to screen for orders at Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He successfully screened for orders and was transferred in March of 2007. At Naval Special Warfare Development Group he deployed out of a Joint Task Force Little Creek, VA in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Shortly into his deployment he was critically wounded when a two-story house detonated burying him, his teammates, and dog. He then was sent back to the United States where he went through 9 months of Vigorous Rehabilitation of his two shattered femurs, wrist, and head injuries. Just after 9 months of Rehab MAC Olson would redeploy in support of a Joint Task Force to Afghanistan. Following that deployment he would deploy 3 additional times to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2009 MAC Olson was hand selected under the Combat Meritorious Advancement Program for Petty Officer First Class. Following his last deployment to Afghanistan he transferred Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort Story as Kennel Master of the Military Working Dog kennel. Shortly after arriving on board MAC Olson was selected for Chief Petty Officer. In 2015 Benito launched Patriot Dog Training where he currently offers Protection Dogs, Pet Dog Training, and can also board over 100 dogs in is 10000 squarefoot facility in Bulverde Texas. Owners come from all over the US to have their dogs trained by Benito and his team. Additionally Benito launched Patriot Motor Company where he procures all types of vehicles for clients local and throughout the United States.

Dr. Tony Brooks now a chiropractor, grew up in Roseville,CA. He excelled in the classroom and athletics. He suffered a setback his senior year when he tore his right ACL in a pickup basketball game. After high school he enrolled in the University of Arizona where during his first month of college the attacks of 9/11 happened. While still in college Tony saw that Pat Tillman had enlisted in the United States Army foregoing a huge contract extension with he Arizona Cardinals to become a US Army Ranger. So in 2003 he enlisted as an 11B with an option 40 to become a Ranger himself. Fast forward to 2005 and as a a member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion was tasked with the recovery of Turbine 33, 16 operators that were aboard, and the 4 man recon team that Marcus Latrell (the Lone Survivor) was apart of. The mission was initially slated to last only 12 hours but ended up stretching for almost 3 days. Tonight we hear the story from one Ranger about all Rangers who put it on the line for the United States day after day after day.

Part 2 episode of Rick Lamb. This episode covers Rick’s contribution to Operation Just Cause, Operation Gothic Serpent, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Haiti, Bosnia, and so much more. This career is absolutely incredible and Rick tells about all the inside stories that you have not heard from these conflicts. We also cover the Commando Hall of Honor and the Ranger Hall of Fame inductions. This episode draws a close to the stories of a 40 year career legend in the Special Forces community.

Richard “Rick” Lamb is a retired Command Sergeant Major with over forty years of experience executing Joint, Combined, and Interagency Special Operations. He led soldiers in operations spanning the tactical level to the strategic in over forty-nine countries, across five Continents, and in six Geographic Combatant Commands. He spent more than twelve years overseas and participated in almost every major combat operation Operation EAGLE CLAW through Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. A member of the USSOCOM Commando Hall of Honor, the Ranger Hall of Fame, and the Order of Saint Maurice - Primicerius. Rick was awarded the Veterans of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Award of Excellence and the USSOCOM Arthur “Bull” Simons Award for lifetime achievement. In 2021 CSM(R) Lamb received appointment as the Honorary Sergeant Major of the Special Forces Regiment. Rick currently serves as the Director of Military Relations for The Global Special Operations Forces Foundation – a Disabled Veteran run 501(c) (3) Non-Profit and assists Lukos LLC with CONUS based SOF Training Exercises. He lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife of thirty-five years Heiran; and is the proud father of two grown children.

Craig Sawyer, AKA "Sawman," grew up near Houston, TX and got his tactical start in the U.S. Marine Corps. He quickly transitioned to the U.S. Navy to pursue high-level Special Operations as a U.S. Navy SEAL. As an Operator at SEAL Team One, Craig gained critical combat experience in Desert Shield and Desert Storm resulting in decoration for "Heroic Service".

Those operations included:

The capturing of the very first prisoners of the war

CSAR (Combat Search And Rescue) Operations

Sniper Operations

Reconnaissance Operations

Counter-Mine Operations

FAV (Fast Attack Vehicle) Operations

After returning from Desert Storm, Craig served as a SEAL Sniper Instructor until being promoted to DEVGRU. While serving at SEAL Team One, Craig fought in various Martial Arts tournaments in South-East Asia, as well as SCARS (Special Combat Aggressive Reaction System) hand-to-hand training under Jerry Peterson and Lew Hicks. These experiences built upon his Martial Arts history of fighting various tournaments, such as the Karate Olympics tournaments in Houston, TX and one year of formal boxing under Henry & Jim Harris. All operations and activity while assigned to DEVGRU remain classified and are not represented here. After serving in the Navy, Craig signed on as one of the "Original 33" Federal Air Marshals, who were in place prior to the 9/11 attacks against the U.S. Craig remained there for 5 years reaching the management rank of J-Payband ATSAC (GS-14). At that point, Craig began contracting in the various combat zones, running tactical teams and protecting high-level U.S. Dignitaries.

in 2004-2005, Craig was selected to serve as Agent In Charge (AIC) of High-Threat Mobile Security operations in war zones for the U.S. Department of State, responsible for the mobile teams covering all stationed and visiting U.S. Chief of Mission personnel in the region. Some of those dignitaries included:

U.S. Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld U.S. Ambassador John Negroponte​ Other U.S. Ambassadors and various, key U.S. leaders. *Note: War zone security responsibility does not equate to personal, or political endorsement. Other specialized training and international experience in high-threat mobile security from 2006-2014 (and other periods) remains classified.

Craig still remains operationally active in multiple roles. In addition, he often instructs various advanced training courses under his Tactical Insider banner. In the entertainment industry, Craig has made a name for himself in the following:Most frequent "Expert" on all 5 seasons of History Channel's TOP SHOT

Virtually every major television news station and morning talk show, including THE TODAY SHOW, FOX & FRIENDS, MORNING JOE, CBS EVENING NEWS, FOX NEWS, THE DYLAN RADIGAN SHOW, etc.

Team Leader and voice for Animal Planet's BATTLEGROUND: RHINO WARS

Military Channel's DEADLIEST TECH: SPEC OPS

History Channel's SNIPER: DEADLIEST MISSIONS

History Channel's (H2) TOP GUNS

Craig co-starred in a new movie for 2016, Army Dog, with Casper Van Dien

There are 2 new feature films going into production with Craig as Tach Advisor, Co-Producer, and/or Actor.

Craig co-starred with R Lee Ermey on GunnyTime for 3 seasons, until Gunny's passing. Non-Profit: Craig launched Veterans For Child Rescue in April 2017, which is a task force of senior veterans of the counter-terrorist, intelligence, federal law enforcement, international counter-poaching and film & television communities who are dedicated to expose and help combat abusive child sex trafficking rings in order to create a brighter future for the children. www.vets4childrescue.org

THERE ARE A LOT OF TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE THAT ARE GRAPHIC IN NATURE, BUT THIS MESSAGE MUST BE HEARD. PLEASE HELP CRAIG BY GOING TO: Vets4childrescue.org

Scott Neil is a retired Special Forces Master Sergeant who was one of the original 12 soldiers on the ground in Afghanistan after the attacks of 9/11 on the United States. After serving his country Scott retired and helped to create the Horse Soldier Bourbon brand that has taken the world by storm. His story of combat and business is hard to rival but easy to listen to.