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What does it take to fuel the most elite light infantry unit in the U.S. Army — and earn their respect doing it? Dr. Nick Barringer didn't just study performance nutrition, he built the standard for it inside the...

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In August of 1968, Travis W. Mills was shot five times in a single engagement at FOB 4 — the deadliest night in the history of U.S. Army Special Forces. He survived. And then he went back to Vietnam.
A Green Beret who served with one of the most classified units in American military history, Travis Mills sat do...

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CW2 Kyle Steiner — 173rd Airborne, Korengal Valley combat veteran, and 7th Special Forces Group operator — joins The Vanguard Wall for a full-length documentary-style interview covering combat, resilience, and legacy.

Kyle Steiner was 20 years old when he deployed to Outpost Restrepo in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley, one of the most dangerous places on earth, with Battle Company, 2nd o...

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He fought in Fallujah at 21. He carried a diplomatic passport in Moscow. He investigated explosives for the ATF. And then he walked away from all of it — sold his house, pulled his kids out of school, flew to Panama, and bought a sailboat.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Eric Shlevy picks up where the war ended and takes us through every chapter most people never get to hear: embassy life, the State Department, the ATF fugitive task force, and ultimately the decision to sail the world with his wife and two ki...

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On November 22nd, 2004, a photograph appeared on the cover of Time Magazine — a young Marine, 21 years old, face locked in a primal scream in the middle of the push on Fallujah, Iraq. That Marine was Eric Shelvy. And if you think you know where his story goes from there, you're wrong.

Eric grew up in St. Louis — Catholic schools, divorced parents, weekends riding in his father's police cruiser. He was the one kid in his elite Jesuit high school who didn't go to college. He enlisted in the Marines instead, deployed to I...

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Chane Jackson was told he'd never make it past eighth grade. A teacher gave him an "H" on a paper because an F wasn't low enough. He never made honor roll once.Fast forward: West Point graduate. 75th Ranger Regiment. Green Beret commander. Five combat deployments. Over 100 direct action missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Three Bronze Stars. Fluent in Arabic. And he never lost a soldier under his command—never fell back in a firefight. Not once.After retiring, Chane taught himself to code and became Director of Data Science for US Special Op...

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He fought in Fallujah at 21. He carried a diplomatic passport in Moscow. He investigated explosives for the ATF. And then he walked away from all of it — sold his house, pulled his kids out of school, flew to Panama, and bought a sailboat.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Eric Shelvy picks up where the war ended and takes us through every chapter most people never get to hear: embassy life, the State Department, the ATF fugitive task force, and ultimately the decision to sail the world with his wife and two kids fo...

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What does it take to go from a self-described "nerdy drama club kid" to leading Green Beret teams in Iraq? And what kind of man walks away from a 20-year Special Forces career to pursue seminary? This is the story of Major Evan Perperis.Evan spent two decades in the US Army — Ranger School, SEER, Pathfinder, Special Forces Qualification Course, and four combat deployments to Iraq and the Middle East. As a Green Beret team leader with 5th Special Forces Group, he trained elite Iraqi Commandos in the heart of the War on Te...

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🔥 This is the story Hollywood doesn't want you to hear.

Cody Bobay went from being an alcoholic 13-year-old in a broken home to encountering God in a Navy barracks—and his entire life changed in ONE SECOND. Now he's fighting to take back Hollywood one film at a time.
From nuclear warfare missions to battling depression, from marriage crisis to standing up against church criticism, from devastating rejection to launching a studio that refuses to bow to Hollywood's agenda—this conversation goes DEEP.
If you're struggling with:

Pornogr...

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What do you do when you've lost everything—your family, your future, your will to live? For Matt Kuiper, founder of Desert Plunge, the answer came in the form of 38-degree water. This is the story of a man who went from two DUIs and jail time to building one of the fastest-growing cold plunge companies in America—and how he discovered that our darkest moments can become our greatest purpose.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
4:00 - Early Childhood & Christian Reform Upbringing
15:10 - First Antidepressants at 15
17:20 - Firs...

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Bob Porras served 20 years in Delta Force before joining the CIA's Global Response Staff, where he spent another decade protecting intelligence operations in the world's most dangerous places. In this conversation, Bob shares the reality behind the headlines—from the Benghazi aftermath to evacuating the Tripoli embassy in 2014, earning the CIA's highest medal in the process.

This interview covers the sacrifices that come with a life in service, the broken training pipelines that put operators at risk, and what it takes to lead teams when failure isn't an option. Bob discusses hi...

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Few operators earn the right to walk away from Delta Force on their own terms. Bob "Ninja" Porras did exactly that—after building a legendary career from nothing.

This episode covers Bob's journey from Los Angeles to becoming one of Delta Force's most respected operators. Starting as an Army engineer, he battled bureaucracy, survived Panama combat operations, earned his Green Beret, and fought his way into the Unit—the most selective special operations force in the world.

Bob shares what Delta selection really tests, the truth about peacetime military life...

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From a 12-year-old kid in Montana wearing hand-me-downs to Command Sergeant Major—this is the story of what happens when you almost lose everything, and the fallen hero who saved you one last time.

Command Sergeant Major Michael Burke (Ret.) served 14 deployments, completed 1,000+ combat operations, and rose from struggling private to the top enlisted ranks. But on October 22, 2015, when he learned his mentor MSG Joshua Wheeler was killed in action, everything came crashing down.

WHO WAS MSG JOSHUA WHEELER? Master Sergeant Joshua Wheeler was a De...

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A 16-year-old mom. No father. A troubled Montana kid who didn't fit anywhere. Three days after graduation, he shipped out to become an Army Ranger—and almost quit before the war even started.

Retired Command Sergeant Major Mike Burke takes us inside the pre-9/11 Ranger Regiment—when money was tight, morale was low, and the mission wasn't clear. He shares the brutal truth about toxic leadership, nearly throwing his rifle at his platoon leader, and the moment Delta Force legend Josh Wheeler kicked down his door at 4:30 AM and changed his traj...

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The Vanguard Wall Podcast Presents: The Quiet Professional - The MSG Gregory Trent Series (Final Episode)

In this emotional series finale, Command Sergeant Major Kevin Robbins (ODA 3422) shares his perspective as a member of the sister team that fought alongside MSG Gregory Trent's ODA 3424 during their 2012 deployment to Afghanistan's Herat Province.

The Sister Team's Story:
While MSG Trent's ODA 3424 conducted Village Stability Operations, Kevin Robbins' ODA 3422 ran Afghan Commando missions from the same area. These two teams from 3rd Special Forces Group weren't just co-located - they...

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🎯 THE UNTOLD STORY FROM THE BATTLEFIELD
Former Green Beret Warrant Officer Mike Swenson breaks his silence about one of the most devastating days in Special Operations history. On July 31st, 2012, his team leader and brother-in-arms Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was shot in Afghanistan.

💥 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:

The moment everything changed on that July day in 2012
What it's really like to call in a medevac for your wounded brother
How elite warriors cope with losing someone in combat
The weight of command when split-second decisions mean life o...

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🎖️ BROTHERHOOD BEYOND DEATH 🎖️

When Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was shot in Afghanistan in 2012, his teammate Dovid risked everything to save him. What happened next will restore your faith in American heroes.

This is the untold story of ODA 3424 - the Special Forces team that epitomized what it means to be a "quiet professional." For over a decade, these Green Berets carried the weight of July 31st, 2012 in silence... until now.
In this episode:

How Dovid ran back into enemy fire to save his teammate
Why Greg's pic...

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A British kid lands in America 24 hours before 9/11. One month later, he's enlisting in the US Army. This is Kevin Garrad's story. Born in London, Kevin arrived in the United States just one day before the towers fell. While most foreign nationals were fleeing America, he ran toward the fight—joining the US Army as a British citizen and beginning a...

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🎖️ The voice you've heard across the internet. The heart you've never seen.
Command Sergeant Major David Waldo - the top enlisted leader overseeing ALL five active duty Green Beret groups and two National Guard groups - delivers his most powerful interview yet in honor of Master Sergeant Gregory Trent, KIA Afghanistan 2012.

What CSM Waldo reveals:

His viral definition: "You're brilliant and you're compassionate. And you're lethal. But above all you love deeply... Sometimes you won't even notice that warrior love until there's chaos and 7.62 rounds ripping past break...

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🎖️ THE HARDEST STORY A SPECIAL FORCES MEDIC EVER HAD TO TELL
Carl Hoover was the Team Sergeant and Special Forces medic who held his dying teammate in his arms. Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was shot in the head during a firefight in Afghanistan, and Carl - despite all his training - couldn't save him.
This is Carl's story. Raw. Unfiltered. Heartbreaking.
Carl was blown off a roof by an RPG earlier that deployment, suffered 7 days of amnesia, and earned a Purple Heart. But nothing prepared him for the day he lost...

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Episode 2 of 7 in the series of The Quiet Professional: The Master Sergeant Gregory Trent Story

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Tim Bostion, best friend and teammate of Master Gregory Trent, as he shares intimate stories of their unbreakable bond forged through service, sacrifice, and brotherhood. Tim opens up about their friendship that began in 2010, their life-changing conversations under the Afghan stars during their 2012 deployment, and the devastating loss that forever changed their team.

From Greg's mentorship that pushed Tim to pursue education, to the Disney...

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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 MOM...

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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
✅ The PTSD, TBI, and addiction that almost took his life
...

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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.
🎯 What You'll Discover:

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 cel...

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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
Vice President of AllTru Non-Profit: https://alltru.com/
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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 ev...

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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...

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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...

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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 pro...

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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 neighb...

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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 fr...

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Former Green Beret and Special Forces medic Johnny Wilson shares his raw, unfiltered story of service, loss, and redemption in this powerful 5+ hour conversation.

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Join us on the Vanguard Wall Podcast for an EXCLUSIVE interview with Major Jessica Yahn, a trailblazing U.S. Army officer who redefined elite military operations and now inspires the world through her nonprofit, Altru, and the powerful documentary Guerrera. From leading surgical strike missions with Special Operations Forces to providing internet to girls’ schools under Taliban control, Jessica’s st...

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Dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of Martin Oviedo on The Vanguard Wall Podcast. From a fatherless childhood in San Antonio, navigating the shadow of his dad’s Mexican Mafia ties, to forging unbreakable resilience in the Marine Corps, Martin’s story is a masterclass in survival and purpose. Hear how he dodged rockets in Iraq with Blackwater, led high-stakes missions, and now trains heroes as a lead instructor for ALERRT and Oviedo Consulting. Packed with heart-pounding tales, hard-won wisdom, and lessons on mental health and family, this episode will hit you like a fr...

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Natasha McCann rebuilt her life from a broken back to become a Western powerhouse. Through McCann Athletic Therapy, she transforms rodeo athletes’ lives with cutting-edge rehab. As War Party Ranch’s leader, she fuels community strength with cowboy grit. In this full Vanguard Wall Podcast episode, dive into her raw journey—ranch roots, brutal recovery, and unstoppable spirit. Subscribe for more epic stories!

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Join us on the Vanguard Wall Podcast for an unforgettable deep dive into the life of Mike Edwards, a 75th Ranger Regiment icon with 18 combat deployments, earning a Silver Star, Purple Heart, and three Bronze Stars. 

In this raw and riveting episode, Mike recounts his high-stakes missions with the elite Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC) and CIA Omega Teams, where he conducted clandestine operations alongside the nation’s most secretive units. Hear gripping stories of working with SEAL Team 6, leadi...

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From six high-stakes combat deployments with the legendary 2/75 Ranger Battalion to confronting the darkest depths of alcohol abuse and family struggles, Jesse Kostecka reveals the raw truth behind a life defined by war—and the hard-won path to healing.

In this explosive interview, Jesse opens up about:

Losing his mother at a young age and how that propelled him into the Army
The relentless demands of Ranger Regiment and completing six combat tours
Supporting Tier 1 Special Operations units and running an indigenous partner force in direct action mi...

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Get ready for a mind-expanding conversation with David Romero—an Air Force Academy track star turned rocket-program specialist, elite yoga instructor for Hollywood’s biggest names, and now a dedicated warrior for mental health. In this powerhouse episode of The Vanguard Wall Podcast, we explore David’s groundbreaking journey from launching billion-dollar Air Force projects to guiding veterans, first responders, and high performers through transformative healing.

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Epic Evolution: From biology major and track star at the Air Force Academy to innovating billion-dollar rocket programs
-A Bold Pivot: Why he...

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In this riveting episode, we sit down with Greg Burrill—a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 who served across the globe in some of the most elite Special Forces units, including 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force). From multiple combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan to clandestine work and high-risk operations, Greg’s military journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Yet, like many veterans, he faced an intense battle with PTSD after leaving active duty.

Discover how Greg found an unconventional path to healing through plant medicine, specifically psilocybin mushrooms and ayah...

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In this powerful episode of The Vanguard Wall Podcast, we sit down with Doron Keidar, an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Special Forces operator who deployed on October 7, 2023, to Gaza to repel Hamas attacks and has since conducted multiple operations in Lebanon and Gaza.

Doron’s story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to his nation. He has endured childhood abuse, the loss of his twin brother, and foster care, yet he rose to serve as an...