JP Dinnell talks about the 12 heroes he remembers this Memorial Day.

Marc Lee, Mikey Monsoor, Ryan Job, Darrik Benson, Aaron Vaughn, JT Tumlinson, Chris Kyle, Brad Carver, Chuck Keating, Seth Stone, Luke Barker, and Scott Stout. 

Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

00:00:00 Memorial Day 00:10:27 Marc Lee  00:18:53 Mikey Monsoor  00:30:13 Ryan Job  00:42:00 Darrik Benson  00:56:12 Aaron Vaughn 01:02:47 JT Tumlinson 01:10:27 Chris Kyle 01:17:33 Brad Carver 01:33:37 Chuck Keating 01:41:13 Seth Stone 02:04:59 Luke Barker 02:15:47 Scott Stout

Episode 087 – Leading Through Chaos, Carrying the Burden, and Knowing When to Walk Away

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP and Lucas deliver one of their most transparent and hard-hitting conversations yet — tackling what it means to lead when the burden gets heavy, the mission gets messy, and the relationships around you start shifting.

Coming off a powerful FTX leadership training event, JP shares behind-the-scenes lessons on clarity under chaos, how most leaders fail when pressure hits, and why leadership isn’t just about serving others — it’s about protecting your standards, your team, and your time.

They also dig into the hard truth about relationships: not everyone can go where you're going, and sometimes, leadership means cutting ties with people who don’t align with your mission — even if they’re good people. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What Extreme Ownership looks like in real-world leadership ✅ Why most leaders fall into chaos—and how to fight your way out ✅ When “servant leadership” becomes weakness, not strength ✅ How to tell if you're working harder than your team ✅ The importance of accountability with clarity in all communication ✅ How JP handled walking away from close relationships that weren’t mission-aligned ✅ The truth about value, loyalty, and leadership that lasts 💡 Who This Is For:

✔️ Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and team builders ✔️ Men seeking to lead their families with strength and purpose ✔️ First responders, veterans, and high-performers under pressure ✔️ Anyone trying to balance discipline, leadership, and self-worth ✔️ Viewers of the Jocko Podcast, Echelon Front, and Extreme Ownership content 📢 Join the Mission

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“Leadership will break you… if you let it. But if you carry it right, it will shape you into who you’re called to be.” – JP Dinnell

#JPdinnellPodcast #ExtremeOwnership #Leadership #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #ServantLeadership #FTX #MissionMinded #FaithAndLeadership #EchelonFront #JockoPodcast #MenOfPurpose

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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Episode 086 – Faith, Fighting & Law Enforcement: The Story of Aaron Price

In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP sits down with Aaron Price, founder of 5 Stones Jiu-Jitsu and a state trooper in a narcotics unit, to explore the intersection of law enforcement, jiu-jitsu, leadership, failure, and faith.

From growing up in a trailer park to nearly becoming a Navy SEAL… from leading drug interdiction missions to starting a jiu-jitsu academy that builds both warriors and men of God—Aaron’s journey is one of resilience, purpose, and Extreme Ownership.

This conversation gets real. Aaron shares the moment he almost pulled the trigger, the setback that crushed his SEAL dream, and how faith in Jesus Christ rebuilt his purpose and gave him a new mission: training warriors for real life—on and off the mat. 🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ What it’s really like working as a narcotics officer in high-risk environments ✅ How Jiu-Jitsu has saved Aaron’s life on the street—and changed others’ lives off it ✅ The moment he faced a hostage taker alone with no backup ✅ The emotional story of being unable to enter SEAL selection after years of training ✅ Why police officers NEED to train regularly and what’s broken in most departments ✅ How faith, failure, and fatherhood shaped Aaron’s leadership ✅ The founding of 5 Stones Jiu-Jitsu and its mission to strengthen men physically and spiritually 💡 Who This Is For:

✔️ First responders, law enforcement, and military professionals ✔️ Men seeking clarity, discipline, and purpose through faith and hard training ✔️ Jiu-jitsu practitioners and coaches looking to lead with integrity ✔️ Viewers who follow Jocko Willink, Echelon Front, and Extreme Ownership ✔️ Anyone who's been knocked down, failed, or denied—but still refuses to quit 📢 Join the Mission

💬 Comment below with your biggest takeaway from Aaron’s story 📲 Share this with someone in law enforcement, the military, or leadership 🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes on leadership, discipline, faith, and ownership 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode

“Just because one door closes doesn’t mean the mission is over. It just means you’ve been reassigned.” – Aaron Price

#JPdinnellPodcast #JesusAndJiuJitsu #ExtremeOwnership #NavySEAL #LawEnforcement #JiuJitsu #PoliceTraining #FaithAndLeadership #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #MenOfFaith #SpiritualWarfare #FirstResponder 

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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Episode 085 – Inside Muster 022 & the FTX: Leadership Lessons from the Field

In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP and Lucas unpack the most powerful takeaways from Echelon Front’s Muster 022 and the Field Training Exercise (FTX) that followed. If you've ever wondered what really happens when executives, entrepreneurs, and everyday leaders step into high-pressure leadership simulations, this episode takes you behind the curtain.

This isn’t just about theory. It's about watching leaders break, adapt, and rise—sometimes within minutes. You’ll hear about the emotional debriefs, the life-changing breakthroughs, and the raw accountability that defines Extreme Ownership at the highest level. 🔥 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

✅ What makes the FTX one of the most humbling and transformational leadership experiences ✅ Why many leaders fail when they're removed from their title or authority ✅ How the principles of Extreme Ownership are tested in real-time scenarios ✅ The key leadership lessons JP sees repeated over and over in high performers ✅ Why humility and self-awareness are more powerful than tactics or titles ✅ What makes the Muster a must-attend for serious leaders 💡 Who This Is For:

✔️ Leaders who want to be challenged and held accountable ✔️ Business owners, managers, and team leads ready to sharpen their skills ✔️ Men looking to lead their families, teams, and lives with clarity and strength ✔️ Anyone curious about Echelon Front’s FTX and how real leadership is tested under fire ✔️ Fans of Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Extreme Ownership, and tactical leadership 📢 Next Steps:

🎧 Subscribe to the JP Dinnell Podcast for weekly leadership content 💬 Drop your biggest takeaway from this episode in the comments 📲 Share this episode with someone who needs to level up their leadership 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss future episodes

“Leadership isn’t what you say—it’s what you do when pressure hits. And for some, it’s the first time they’ve ever truly felt it.” – JP Dinnell

#JPdinnellPodcast #ExtremeOwnership #Leadership #FTX #EchelonFront #Muster022 #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #JockoPodcast #TacticalLeadership #BusinessLeadership #HumbleAndHungry

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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP sits down with Isaac Tauaefa, the president of  ⁨@jesusandjiujitsu⁩  for a powerful, honest conversation about manhood, leadership, brokenness, and the transformational power of Jesus Christ.

Isaac shares his raw and unfiltered story—from growing up as the son of a pastor and traveling with The Power Team, to pursuing a college football dream that came crashing down. After a devastating knee injury ended his shot at the NFL, Isaac spiraled into a life of partying, violence, and lost identity—until God wrecked his plans and revealed His.

Now a leader, mentor, and disciple-maker, Isaac uses jiu-jitsu, faith, and real conversations to challenge men to step into their God-given calling and lead from the front. 🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ How childhood pressure shaped Isaac’s view of faith and performance ✅ The devastating football injury that led to total identity loss ✅ What it really means to be a man of God in a culture of compromise ✅ Why Isaac turned down fame from The X Factor to follow a higher calling ✅ The founding of Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu USA and its mission to reach men ✅ The power of discipleship, spiritual warfare, and leading with humility ✅ A story of redemption, purpose, and the grace of God in the trenches 💪 Who This Episode Is For:

✔️ Men who feel like they’ve blown it and wonder if God can still use them ✔️ Leaders trying to balance strength, humility, and obedience ✔️ Anyone battling with identity, purpose, or addiction ✔️ Followers of Jesus looking to step into deeper discipleship ✔️ Jiu-jitsu practitioners and warriors of the faith 📢 Take Action

💬 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway from this episode 📲 Share this with a man who needs to hear the truth 🎧 Subscribe for more real, gritty, and faith-filled conversations 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode

"God will break your plans to protect your purpose. What you think is a failure might be the very thing He uses to rebuild your life." – Isaac Tauaefa

#JesusAndJiuJitsu #JPdinnellPodcast #Faith #Manhood #Leadership #Redemption #Discipline #ExtremeOwnership #ChristianPodcast #JiuJitsuFaith

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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP and Lucas sit down for the most raw, unfiltered conversation they’ve ever had.

Over the course of one week, they faced a series of unimaginable events—a tragic death, a violent murder, and a spiritual confrontation with evil. In the midst of it all, they were forced to lead others, support their families, and show up when everything inside them wanted to break.

This episode isn’t about tactics or strategy. It’s about faith in the fire, the burden of leadership, and what it means to carry others through darkness when you yourself are hurting. 🔥 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

✅ How to lead when you're grieving ✅ What it looks like to trust God in chaos ✅ The weight of spiritual warfare and real evil ✅ Why discipline matters most when you're emotionally drained ✅ The responsibility of being the one others lean on ✅ How to keep showing up for your people when you have nothing left ✅ How leaders process trauma while continuing to lead

This isn’t just another leadership episode—it’s a testimony of pain, pressure, and perseverance. If you've ever had to lead through loss, or stand strong in the storm for others, this episode will meet you right where you are. 👊 Who This Is For:

✔️ Men carrying heavy responsibilities—at work, at home, in faith ✔️ Leaders walking through loss or spiritual battle ✔️ Anyone feeling the weight of being “the strong one” ✔️ Those seeking truth, hope, and clarity in chaos ✔️ Believers who want to see how faith and leadership intersect in real life 💥 This Is What Leadership Looks Like in Real Life

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the painful, sacred reality of what it means to be a leader when everything around you falls apart. No clichés. No easy answers. Just truth.

If this episode resonates with you, we hope you’ll share it with someone who’s hurting, leading through loss, or just needs to know they’re not alone. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly leadership, discipline, and faith-based content.

💬 Drop a comment with your thoughts or how this episode impacted you. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement. 🙏 If you're walking through your own dark season, know we’re praying for you.

“You don’t always get to choose the battle. But you do get to choose how you show up for it.” – JP Dinnell

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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

I FOUGHT IN RAMADI – Navy SEAL JP Dinnell Reviews "Warfare" (2025)

JP Dinnell breaks down the new movie  @A24  movie Warfare by Ray Mendoza about the task unit that relieved TU Bruiser in Ramadi. 

In this powerful episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP delivers a raw, emotional, and brutally honest review of the 2025 war film “Warfare”, co-directed by Alex Garland and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza. But this isn’t just another reaction video — JP Dinnell actually fought in the same battle space as depicted in the film.

While most people see Warfare as a gripping, cinematic portrayal of urban combat in Ramadi, Iraq, JP lived it. He was part of Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War, serving alongside warriors like Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Marc Lee, and Michael Monsoor. His team was operating in Ramadi in 2006, directly before Alpha One, the SEAL unit depicted in Warfare, took over that area of operations.

This review is more than just technical commentary — it's a glimpse into the real-world chaos, decision-making, emotion, and leadership that happened in those exact streets. 🔥 In This Episode, JP Covers:

✅ What Warfare got RIGHT about combat in Ramadi ✅ The key moments that brought back real memories ✅ The emotional weight of watching a story that mirrors his own experiences ✅ The truth about leadership, stress, and decision-making under fire ✅ Why the SEALs in Ramadi fought with purpose, and what that mission meant ✅ Behind-the-scenes insight into how SEAL teams actually operated in that environment ✅ Lessons that carry over from combat to business, life, and leadership today 🎬 Why This Review Is Different

Most war movie reviews come from film critics, military enthusiasts, or historians. But JP was there. He fought in that exact battle space, knew the terrain, felt the weight of combat leadership, and carried the responsibility for lives — his own, his teammates’, and the people of Ramadi.

As a former Navy SEAL sniper and point man, JP doesn’t just comment on the tactics or gear — he speaks to the mindset, the pressure, and the burden of leadership under fire.

He brings clarity to what it means to lead in chaos, to stay disciplined when everything’s on the line, and to honor those who gave everything. And most importantly, he breaks down how those lessons still apply today — whether you're in business, in your community, or just trying to be a better man. 🏅 About JP Dinnell

JP Dinnell is a combat-proven Navy SEAL, leadership instructor with Echelon Front, and the host of the JP Dinnell Podcast. He served with Task Unit Bruiser in Ramadi in 2006 — the same time and location portrayed in Warfare. He now trains leaders in business and life using the principles of Extreme Ownership developed on the battlefield and brought to the civilian world by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. 🎥 About the Film – “Warfare” (2025)

Warfare is a hyper-realistic war drama co-directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, based on Mendoza’s personal experience as a Navy SEAL in Ramadi, Iraq. The film follows Alpha One, a SEAL platoon that took over operations in Ramadi during the height of the Iraq War. Known for its immersive, real-time storytelling and emotional intensity, the movie depicts the stress, sacrifice, and leadership required in one of the most dangerous environments in modern military history. 💬 Who Should Watch This Episode?

✔️ Veterans and active-duty military ✔️ Fans of Warfare, American Sniper, Lone Survivor, and The Outpost ✔️ Leaders in business, coaching, or personal development ✔️ Men seeking discipline, purpose, and real-world examples of courage ✔️ Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of what war really feels like 💥 Why This Matters

Movies like Warfare aim to honor those who served by portraying their sacrifice and story with accuracy. But hearing it from someone who was actually there changes everything.

JP’s review isn’t just about realism — it’s about legacy, loss, and leadership. It’s about what it means to take ownership, to lead when everything is on the line, and to never forget the cost of freedom.

"It’s not about being a war hero. It’s about honoring the men who didn’t come home and making sure we get leadership right—because lives depend on it." – JP Dinnell

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JP Dinnell dives deeper in the details about reconnecting with his son after 15 years apart. 

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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell gives some exciting life news as he is reunited with his son after 15 years. 

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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits down with BJJ Black Belt Steffen Banta to talk about his amazing run as a brown belt and what it took to build his championship mindset. 

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More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/

Join the conversation on instagram

JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms

Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/

Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co

On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting

JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

00:00:00 Intro 00:02:09 Steffen Banta 00:08:26 Falling in Love with Jiu-Jitsu 00:16:11 Steffen's First Competition 00:23:27 LoneStar Pro Training Center 00:33:43 Most Decorated Brown Belt in BJJ History 01:20:20 Working With Chief Randy Rozzell 01:26:48 Grappling Institute 01:45:10 Mickey and Nate 01:55:39 Questions from Lucas 2:11:03 Steffen's Closing Thoughts