Episode 17, Jeff Morris Platoon Leader July 2004 - March 2005 on Haifa Street in Baghdad. 34 men and 27 Purple Hearts

- XO April 2005 - Oct 2005. Deployed unit to Hurricane Katrina

- Company Commander (selected as 1LT) Oct 2005 - May 2007. Majority spent in Baghdad. 8 KIA during the Surge which was the highest KIA during the surge

- Bronze Star w/ Valor for actions September 12, 2004.   Jeff was an Infantry Platoon Leader on Haifa Street in downtown Baghdad from 2004 to 2005 with 1st CAV where his Platoon of 34 men were awarded 27 Purple Hearts. He describes a significant battle that he was a part of on September 12th, 2004, in which two Silver Stars were awarded and he received a Bronze Star w/ V Device.  He was then a junior but highly respected Infantry Company Commander in east Baghdad during the Surge from late 2006 to summer 2007, Jeff went on to document these experiences in his book, “Legion Rising: Surviving Combat and the Scars it Left Behind” and established the Legion 8 Foundation to honor the lives of the eight men lost under his command. This is not simply a military memoir, it’s a memoir of life - of tragedy, healing, and leadership. Through the heart-pounding stories of combat to the transparent and personal look into the process of healing, a message emerges - one that will inspire people across all walks of life.

Today we interview James Rosone, best known as a bestselling author but who also interrogated terrorists in Iraq on the frontlines before picking up the pen.

James was “inside the booth” conducting tactical interrogations down range and feeding intel on dangerous routes, IED makers, and High Value Targets to coalition forces (up to Tier 1) on a daily basis. Like so many vets, he dealt with the deep regret of feeling like he didn’t do enough and, for years, accepting the blame when an American lost an arm breaching a target he developed or worse, losing a life on the objective.

After leaving the service, James found his calling as an author, in part as a way to handle his PTSD. We talk about his experiences with psychedelics and other treatment options he used to keep his demons at bay. He’s gone on to write 26 books ranging from a memoir titled Interview with a Terrorist to his well known military and espionage thrillers like the Monroe Doctrine. He’s now sharing his writing experience with other vets to help them become successful authors.

I hope you enjoy this deep dive into the world of an interrogator at the height of the surge to becoming a wildly successful author as much as I did.

Michael Fullilove spent 20 Years as a US Navy SEAL across multiple SEAL Teams. Mr. Fullilove led cross functional teams conducting complex special operations throughout South America, Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. He spent five years at a Naval Special Warfare command where he was responsible for combining multi-intelligence disciplines with special operations expertise to defeat illicit networks and violent extremist organizations.

He currently serves as the Chief of Operations for DeliverFund, a nonprofit private, intelligence organization that works in a public-private-partnership with appropriate authorities. His focus has been providing reliable, actionable, and verifiable intelligence on human trafficking data to the appropriate authorities and developing their capacity and capability to disrupt global human trafficking networks.

Fullilove conceptualized, and stewarded the development of, a data analysis platform that connected many datapoints from different databases to identify labor trafficking risk in supply chains. Fullilove is co-author on several papers discussing the use of information systems and technology to counter human trafficking in the US.

Fullilove holds an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College and a Masters Professional Studies (MPS) from Penn State.

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Personnel- Alisa Gbiorczyk- Head of Global Operations

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CWO3 Ama M. Adair, United States Navy

CWO3 Adair grew up in the state of Ohio, graduated from High School in 1997, and enrolled as a theater major at the Ohio State University the following year. Driven by the events of 9/11, she enlisted in the Navy and began Recruit training on 28 September 2001. She completed IS “A” School in April 2002 and reported to her first command, Special Projects Patrol Squadron One (VPU-1) in Brunswick, Maine.

While attached to VPU-1 she maintained a 50 percent operational tempo and supported numerous missions in locations throughout both the CENTCOM and PACOM AORs. She was the most junior person to qualify to deploy as the sole intelligence support for the aircrews.

In September 2005, she transferred to NMITC for instructor duty. While attached to the “A” school, she was offered the opportunity to be a student in the first combined Navy and Marine Corps class of the MAGTF CI/HUMINT course, class 06-01. After graduation from the course, CWO3 Adair was reassigned to Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Little Creek, VA. This billet was one of many that officially transferred to Naval Special Warfare Support Activity Two when it commissioned in 2007.

During her time with Naval Special Warfare (NSW), CWO3 Adair was the first Tactical CI/HUMINT Operator for the community, and the first female collector. She deployed four times in support of SEAL Teams from 2006 to 2010. During her time with NSW she filled many roles including N2X, Reports Officer, Military Source Operator, Interrogator, Senior Analyst, Task Force liaison, and Foreign Disclosure Officer. Her efforts earned her the honor of being the 2008 Intelligence Specialist of the year, and her selection to Chief Petty Officer in 2009. In January 2011, a then ISC Adair, returned to NMITC to complete her instructor tour and became the LCPO for the MAGTF CI/HUMINT course.

CWO3 Adair checked into NEIC in June 2014 where she attended the Joint HUMINT Officers Course, and was afforded the opportunity lead the first team of Navy CI/HUMINT Sailors to be granted authority to conduct counterintelligence activities in coordination with NCIS. This collaboration provided critical real-world support to BOLD ALLIGATOR 2014, and resulted in enhanced collaboration between NCIS and the Navy CI community. She also deployed twice as an Intelligence Exploitation Team LCPO in support of the EUCOM and AFRICOM mission sets.

In 2016, she selected as a Chief Warrant Officer. After completing “Mustang U” she went to Coastal Riverine Squadron Two as the N2 Department Head, and deployed to FIFTH Fleet. Upon return, she returned to NSW as the Group Ten Intelligence Directorate operations and training officer.

In 2020, the Warrant Officer community realigned and CWO3 Adair was selected to fill a critically gapped capability as the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command’s (NECC) N2X as her twilight tour. During her time with NECC she completely revitalized their CI/HUMINT program, developed a CI Analyst PQS, and broke from status quo and built an organic CI Support Element – a first for NECC.

Personal awards and qualifications include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (seven awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal, Army Achievement Medal and various service and unit awards. She holds the 3X1 and 3X2 AQDs and an Associate’s Degree in Media Communications. CWO3 Adair volunteers in support of DeliverFund, and is also a published author, writing thrillers under the name A. M. Adair.

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Grew up in Northern California, Pacific coast, and Redwoods. Camping in the redwoods my earliest memory. During Vietnam moved to SF bay area for father’s work. Late 71 moved back north. Graduated High School 72, joined Army Dec 73. After 9 months training as Radio operator/repairer assigned to White House Communications Agency supporting President, Vice President, and Secretary of State. Traveled the US and world on advance teams setting up communications for principle and staff. 4.5 years later switched to US Secret Service as a Technical Security Specialist working alarms and video at White House, VP residence, and Presidential Candidates homes. Traveled as part of Secret Service advance teams working safety and counter-IED with EOD teams for President, VP, and Secretary of State travel. In 7 years supported President’s Nixon, Ford, Carter, and President Elect Reagan. Supported Vice Presidents, and Sec of State Kissinger.

Resigned in 1980 and took position with GE at nuclear weapons facility. GE sent me to school where I started on my path in networks and security. In 1986 I was awarded my Green Beret and assigned to 2Bn 20th Special Forces Maryland National Guard (aligned with 7th Special Forces in the Southern Command region). 1987 took a position as contractor at US Central Command and later at US Special Operations Command. Over the years my focus has been information sharing from intelligence down to the warfighter and from warfighter and systems into intelligence.

From 1986 – 2000 was a 18B Weapons Sgt on a HALO team and before I retired as the acting Team Sergeant for ODA 2031. Deployments include counter-drug, reconnaissance and foreign military training in Panama and Columbia.

At the same time my full-time job was (I retired June 30th) ensuring mission system were secure and working with NSA to deploy solutions to automate and improve information sharing. Systems I helped design and get approved for implementation are supporting the 5VEYs (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) intelligence, operations/warfighters, and Law Enforcement access and transfer data that protects warfighters/agents and ensures mission success.

My debut novel was published June 14th Shadow Tier

Two of my favorite charities are Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Vets to Farmers.

Homepage - Special Operations Warrior Foundation (specialops.org)

Veterans to Farmers | Turning Protectors Into Providers

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Jack Stewart grew up in Seattle, Washington and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1999 before serving twenty-three years as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy. During that time, he flew combat missions from three different aircraft carriers and deployed to Afghanistan as a member of an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party. His last deployment was with a joint special operations counter-terrorism task force in Africa.

Jack is a graduate of the U.S. Navy’s Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) and holds a Master’s of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. He is an airline pilot and aspiring thriller novelist. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife and three children.

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Jeff Depatie is a retired Canadian Special Operations Forces JTF2 sniper and assaulter. For those who aren’t familiar, JTF2 is Canada’s Tier 1 military force. Jeff deployed multiple times, both as an infantryman in the regular Canadian forces and again as a member of the elite JTF2.

After leaving the military, Jeff created a company called The Special Forces Experience, which is a highly tailored process designed for men who have achieved their own version of excellence but want to know how far they can really push their limits.

In this episode, we dive into hearing how Jeff drew on his lessons learned from the Tier 1 military community and all the research that’s gone into creating the Special Forces Experience surrounding human performance.

The Special Forces Experience

Instagram @jeffdepatie_ and @specialforcesexperience

https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/theprocess/

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Lt. Col (Ret.) Dan “Two Dogs” Hampton was a career fighter pilot who flew F-16s in multiple wars from the first Gulf War to Kosovo to Operation Iraqi Freedom over a 20 year career. He’s a fighter pilot to the core who earned four Distinguished Flying Crosses with Valor and eight Air Medals with Valor across 151 combat missions and is a graduate of the USAF Fighter Weapons School and Navy’s Top Gun.

Dan’s experience hunting SAMs and flying 500 knots below 300’ give a surreal perspective of life inside the cockpit.

From 1986 to 2006, Hampton flew missions as a leading member of an elite Air Force fighter squadron whose mission is widely accepted as the most dangerous job in modern air combat gaining the reputation as "The most lethal F-16 'Wild Weasel' pilot in American history"

Pull up a sandbag and enjoy...

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Brad gave up a promising musical career to serve, first with Ranger Battalion and then finding his way into Delta Force. His first combat experience was in Mogadishu in what we know as Black Hawk Down as part of 3rd Ranger Battalion in a true baptism by fire. We talk about when he managed to process those events of October 1993, how the film affected those who where there and an upcoming project of his to commemorate the 30th anniversary.

Since leaving the military, Brad returned to his passion: music. He gathered a group of veterans who now make up the band “Silence and Light” and saw far more success than they expected on their debut album which outsold Nirvana's debut album.

He and the band donate their profits to two veteran-focused charities: Marine Raider Foundation and Warriors Heart.

Find Brad Online:

• Instagram @bradthomas_official 

• Silence and Light Website 

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In previous episodes we've heard how veterans have used Airsoft to overcome Mental and Physical injuries.. In this episode we flip the script and speak to Mike Arnett, 1IC of Airsoft team Bravo Four Six. We talk about how to get into the sport, the various levels to it, real steel kit, how real world drills are used and how from personal experience Airsoft is beneficial to Mental Health Wellbeing.. Pull up a sandbag and enjoy 🤙🏼

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