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LTC Dave Coulombe (then Captain) commanded ODA 3424 when Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was fatally wounded in Afghanistan on July 31, 2012. In this exclusive interview, Captain Coulombe reveals the untold story of leading an elite Special Forces team through one of their darkest moments.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• The real dynamics inside a Green Beret A-Team
• How Special Forces leaders make life-or-death decisions
• What it means to command soldiers who become family
• The village stability operations mission that changed everything
• Why MSG Trent was irreplaceable to his team

⚡ KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 - Introduction to ODA 3424
08:15 - First impressions of MSG Gregory Trent  
21:52 - "Greg was never about himself, ever"
45:30 - The mission that went wrong
1:02:15 - Leadership under impossible circumstances
1:18:45 - What Greg would want to be remembered for

This is Episode 1 of a 7-part series honoring the life and sacrifice of Master Sergeant Gregory Trent, featuring interviews with his entire A-Team and senior Special Forces leadership.

🇺🇸 MSG Gregory Trent served with distinction in the 3rd Special Forces Group and made the ultimate sacrifice for his brothers and his country. This series ensures his legacy lives on.

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🚁 FROM THE COCKPIT TO REDEMPTIONGreg "Gravy" Coker flew 11 combat tours with the elite 160th SOAR Night Stalkers. What happened after the wars nearly destroyed him—until a controversial treatment changed everything.In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Greg shares:

✅ Flying classified missions into the world's most dangerous combat zones
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✅ His guardian angel vision that saved him
✅ Why faith—not pharmaceuticals—became his greatest weapon
✅ The brotherhood we lost and the memories that keep us fighting

THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL MILITARY PODCAST.Greg's story proves that even when you're broken beyond repair, there's hope. His journey from the center of the universe (160th SOAR) to rock bottom to redemption is one every veteran, first responder, and struggling human needs to hear.🔥 Key 

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0:00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
0:00:58 Welcome and Episode Overview
0:02:16 Greg Coker Introduction - The Hero Bio
0:05:55 Young Texas Kid to Warrior - Early Life
0:14:30 Joining the Army and Green Platoon
0:24:45 Flight School and Becoming an Aviator
0:39:08 Father Pins Wings - March 1990
0:52:20 160th SOAR Selection and Training
1:12:35 Meeting Leon Hansen - Delta Force Operator
1:28:40 First Combat Deployment to Afghanistan
2:07:00 Iraq War - The Wild West of 2004
2:32:24 March 19, 2004 - Helicopter 364 Shot Down
2:57:48 Survival and Rescue Mission
3:23:12 Recovery and Return to Combat
3:48:36 The Weight of War - Mental Health Struggles
4:14:00 Family Life During Deployments
4:39:24 Transition Out of Service
5:04:48 Leon Hansen Takes His Life - June 26, 2015
5:24:00 Finding Purpose Through Faith
5:42:54 Message to Veterans on the Edge
5:51:00 Ibogaine Therapy Experience
6:08:18 Liberty and Loyalty Foundation
6:18:47 Never Give Up on a Cowboy - Final Message
6:21:00 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
6:27:32 Liberty and Loyalty Foundation Details
6:29:24 Charlie Crawford's Team Roping Event

🙏 Mental Health Resources:
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This is the most powerful story you'll ever hear! Tom Jones went from abused ward of the state to 7x Muay Thai World Champion, Marine Corps Honor Graduate, and author of "Becoming Quit Proof." His childhood trauma would break most people - but he turned it into his greatest superpower.
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How Tom survived horrific childhood abuse and turned it into strength
The "Quit Proof" system that helped him become unstoppable
His incredible feats: Running across America TWICE, circumnavigating Hawaii
How he went from padded cell to helping Fortune 500 companies
The Chuck Norris principle that changed his entire mission
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This isn't just another success story - it's a blueprint for becoming unstoppable no matter what life throws at you. Tom's mission: "The more people you help, the more successful you'll be."

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🔥 The UNBELIEVABLE Journey You've Never Heard Before

Meet Command Sergeant Major George Fraser - the man who DEFIED every military stereotype imaginable.

From painting, playing guitar, and explaining satellite physics better than most engineers... to becoming one of America's most elite special operators with:

32 years of military service
21 years in classified special operations
6 years in combat zones across Iraq, Afghanistan & Syria
2 Legions of Merit, 14 Bronze Stars (6 for valor), 4 Purple Hearts
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What makes this story INSANE:

Started as a "satellite nerd" who could paint and play music
Went from homeless to leading 3,000+ personnel in the world's most dangerous missions

Commanded at EVERY level of Special Operations
Survived severe TBI, PTSD, and multiple combat injuries
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How he handled women in elite combat units (controversial take!)
The moment he woke up from surgery with his hands around someone's neck
Why 22+ veterans die by suicide daily and what actually works
His brutal honesty about PTSD, psychedelics, and alternative treatments
Writing two books including "The Last Bullfighter" - a story about facing mortality

This isn't your typical war story. This is raw leadership, real trauma, genuine healing, and proof that humans can overcome ANYTHING.

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🔥 FULL EPISODE: Elite Air Force Combat Controller Wayne Hunter shares the most incredible military story you've ever heard.

From hitting a tree at 125mph and walking away, to knocking out 4 men in one night, to experiencing supernatural healings that defy explanation - Wayne's journey from MMA fighter to Special Operations warrior to spiritual powerhouse will leave you speechless.
In this explosive episode, Wayne reveals:

✅ How he survived selection after failing 3 times
✅ Real combat stories from Syria deployment with Green Berets
✅ The moment everything changed in a parking lot
✅ Casting out demons from fellow warriors (caught on camera)
✅ Healing a child's scoliosis with X-ray proof
✅ Leading 125+ Special Operations warriors in supernatural ministry
✅ Standing against military vaccine mandates and winning

This isn't just another military podcast - this is a complete paradigm shift about faith, power, and what's really possible. Wayne Hunter is training the most elite warriors on earth in supernatural warfare.

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00:00 Introduction & Opening
03:24 Growing Up on the Outer Banks
12:00 Meeting His Adoptive Father Gary Hunter
25:00 High School Football Leadership
40:00 Walking Away from Air Force Academy
55:00 The 125 MPH Crash That Should Have Killed Him
1:10:00 Descent Into Violence & MMA Fighting
1:30:00 Return to Military - Combat Controller Pipeline
1:50:00 Dive School Hell - The Ultimate Test
2:15:00 Syria Deployment with Green Berets
2:45:00 Spiritual Rebellion & Marriage Problems
3:00:00 Suicide Attempt in Parking Lot
3:30:00 Spiritual Awakening & Bible Study
3:50:00 First Supernatural Healing Encounters
4:10:00 Casting Out Demons & Deliverance
4:30:00 Kingdom Operators Ministry Launch
4:50:00 Teaching 125+ Warriors Without Dependency
5:10:00 Ministry Philosophy & Impact
5:30:00 Leading Warriors in Faith
5:50:00 Final Challenge to Believers & Non-Believers

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Max Martini (Saving Private Ryan, 13 Hours, Captain Phillips) sits down for his most RAW and HONEST interview ever. The Hollywood veteran reveals:

His $2 MILLION loss making a homeless veteran film
Training with REAL Delta Force & Navy SEALs
The TRUTH about Hollywood's treatment of veteran stories
His stepfather's FINAL moments that changed everything
Why he REFUSES to give his kids Hollywood connections

From losing everything to help veterans to training with elite operators, this is the untold story of Hollywood's most authentic military actor. Max opens up about his dual citizenship, raising kids in Hollywood, and the powerful moment that made him dedicate his life to veteran advocacy.

🎬 Films Discussed: Saving Private Ryan, 13 Hours, The Unit, Captain Phillips, SGT Will Gardner
🎖️ Charities: Warrior's Heart Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
00:26 Growing Up: Italian Sculptor Father & Texas Cop Mother
04:00 How Private Ryan Changed Everything
13:00 Training with Delta Force in Iraq
27:00 Playing Mark "Oz" Geist in 13 Hours
39:00 Captain Phillips No-Script Nightmare
43:00 Creating SGT Will Gardner & Losing Everything
56:00 Stewart Margolin's Final Breath
1:03:00 Raising Kids in Hollywood

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The man behind Betty Blue (The Unit), Master Chief Seaver (SEAL Team), and Bishop (Mayans MC) gets REAL about his journey from professional soccer player to Hollywood's most authentic military actor.

In this powerful conversation with The Vanguard Wall Podcast, Michael Irby drops truth bombs about:
- His career-ending injury that changed everything
- Training with real Delta Force operators for "The Unit"
- Why he turned down SEAL Team to join Mayans MC
- The brotherhood between him and Max Martini
- Being profiled after 9/11 and landing "Flight Plan" with Jodie Foster
- Why he refuses to pick sides in Hollywood's political games

"I'm not an actor. I'm a human being and this happens to be my job."

Watch as Irby reveals why military families stop him on the street 20 years later, his $500 leap to NYC that started it all, and the defining moment when his acting teacher said "You could make a living doing this."

This isn't your typical celebrity interview. This is raw, unfiltered, and authentic.

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Meet Trent Seegmiller - the Air Force weather forecaster who hitchhiked into Afghanistan, survived intense firefights, and earned an award for Valor in combat. 
From looking 12 years old at 24 to building the entire Air Force Special Operations weather pipeline, Trent's story will make you laugh and cry. 

He shares the heartbreaking loss of his roommate Q, his friendship with Medal of Honor recipient Robbie Miller, and how he went from forecasting weather to becoming a combat-tested warrior. 

Now co-hosting the Ones Ready Podcast, Trent breaks the silent professional mold with humor while honoring fallen brothers. This is the story of brotherhood, survivor's guilt, and finding light in the darkest moments of war.

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The most brutal comeback story you'll ever hear.

In Part 2 of Chris McCoy's unbelievable journey, we dive into the darkest chapter of his life - and the moment that changed everything.

After getting kicked out of the 75th Ranger Regiment for a drug offense, Chris lost everything that defined him. No ceremony, no thanks, no recognition - just "get out." What happened next will shock you:

💔 Lost his identity overnight - From elite warrior to nothing
🏠 Became homeless on Seattle streets - Living in the worst neighborhoods
💊 Spiraled into heavy drug addiction - Anything to numb the pain
⚔️ Multiple suicide attempts - Including discharging his weapon next to his head
👊 Countless street fights - Using Ranger training in bar brawls
🚔 Arrested for battery on police - Facing serious prison time
But then everything changed with one question from a Vietnam veteran judge...
Chris reveals the exact moment his life started turning around, the "guardian angels" who appeared when he had nothing left, and how he began the impossible journey from the streets back to respectability.

What makes this episode different: Chris doesn't sugarcoat the brutal reality of what happens when elite warriors lose their purpose. This is raw, unfiltered truth about addiction, mental health, and the veteran crisis that nobody talks about.

The turning point that saved his life will give you chills.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or suicidal thoughts, this episode shows there's always a way back. Always.

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his story will blow your mind.

Chris McCoy went from being kicked out of his house at 13 to becoming an elite Army Ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment - but that's just the beginning of one of the most insane life stories you'll ever hear.

In Part 1 of this incredible two-part series, Chris shares stories you've NEVER heard before about:
🔥 His real friendship with Pat Tillman - not the sanitized version the media tells
⚔️ Growing up on the streets and being protected by 1% outlaw bikers
🎯 His journey from homeless teenager to elite Army Ranger
💥 The moment he decided to leave everything behind for Regiment
🏴‍☠️ Stories from the Deadliest Catch that didn't make TV

This isn't your typical military story. Chris pulls no punches talking about the brutal realities of his childhood, the criminal underworld that raised him, and how he clawed his way from rock bottom to becoming one of America's elite warriors.

What makes this different: Chris doesn't just tell war stories - he reveals how the same streets that nearly destroyed him actually prepared him for the brotherhood and violence of special operations.
Warning: This episode contains raw, unfiltered stories about violence, addiction, and survival that some viewers may find intense.

COMING UP IN PART 2: Chris's fall from grace, his battle with addiction, living homeless in Seattle, multiple suicide attempts, and his incredible comeback story.

Subscribe and hit the bell - you won't want to miss Part 2 of the most insane life story we've ever featured.
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This Episode is sponsored by

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