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EP-168 | Inside Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) Indoc Jan 22, 2019

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Selection and indoctrination. Underwater Egress Training. Combat Diver Course. Advanced Paramedic Training. Airborne Training. Military Free Fall. Survival and Rescue. Rope Climbing. Pararescuemen (also known as PJs) are United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and Air Combat Command (ACC) operators tasked with recovery and medical treatment of personnel in humanitarian and combat environments. The pipeline to become a PJ is long and arduous. The maroon beret worn by Pararescuemen and Combat Rescue Officers was authorized by HQ USAF in 1966 and is the second beret to be authorized for universal wear, after the US Army Special Forces Beret. The beret symbolizes the blood sacrificed by fellow Pararescuemen and their devotion to duty by aiding others in distress. Brian Silva is a former PJ Team Leader and Indoc Instructor. He enlisted in the USAF to be a PJ in 2005 because he wanted more out of his life and felt like he was called to give more. He decided to join Pararescue because he loved the mission, no matter what... you are going to save lives. In this episode Brian shares what it takes to be a PJ and what he's seen from students arriving at Indoc unprepared. Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive. Learn More About The Warrior Path Pro: http://www.warriorpathpro.com Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

EP-167 | War is Hell: Facing an Ethical Dilemma in Combat Jan 15, 2019

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War is hell and those who've seen combat can attest to it. In every situation, a person must make the right decision. In this episode, a former CAG/Delta Force operator, Army Ranger Sniper, Air Force Special Operations Pararescueman (PJ), Cavalryman, and British Sapper share stories and talk about ethics in combat. Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Tom Satterly is a former CAG/Delta Force CSM; Paul Martinez is a retired US Army Ranger and sniper NCO; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Sapper and EOD Tech; Matt Schollard is a former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ). Warrior Path Pro: http://www.warriorpathpro.com Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

EP-166 | From Sr. NCO Ranger Instructor to Officer Jan 09, 2019

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In this episode, Robert is joined by long time friend, Don Fox. Don is a former U.S. Army E-7/SFC Ranger Instructor who decided to become an officer. He takes us down a journey through his career as an enlisted and as an officer in 4th Ranger Training Brigade and his other units while sharing lessons and stories along the way. Don began his U.S. Army career as an enlisted Infantryman. He is a Panama, an OIF, and OEF combat veteran. After attending Airborne School and Ranger School as enlisted, he served as a Ranger Instructor (RI) and a tour with the 82nd ABN before attending OCS. His tours as an officer included 4th RTB, Infantry Basic, 3rd ID, and the Pentagon. Don retired with nearly 30 years of service. Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Warrior Path Pro: http://www.warriorpathpro.com Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

EP-165 | The Legacy of U.S. Navy SEAL Glen Doherty - Benghazi Jan 02, 2019

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“Greg, Greg, we are under attack,” were the last words from Ambassador John Christopher Stevens to his deputy Greg Hicks over the phone from Benghazi office shortly after the attack began around 9:30 p.m. “If you don’t get here we are going to die,” the radio operator at the tactical operations center in Benghazi pronounced on the radio from the improvised consulate. Glen ”Bub” Doherty was part of the quick reaction force consisting of eight U.S. military or former military that left Tripoli in the rush to help rescue the Stevens and his colleagues at the consulate. His task was the same as the task of the 21 CIA personnel at the CIA annex one mile from where Ambassador Chris Stevens’ and the others came under attack. Glen Doherty’s Libya assignment was supposed to be his last for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He had been offered a more suitable job in the private sector that would have allowed him to get out of the line of fire. Written by Eric Sof. In this episode his best friend, Sean Lake, joined the crew to talk about he and BUBs childhood dreams growing up as snowboarders, to how BUB became a SEAL, served on a SEAL team, was tragically killed in Benghazi, and how Sean was supposed to use the money left to him by BUBS to throw a big party, but how his friends legacy lives on through The Glen Doherty Foundation and BUBS Naturals. Learn more about The Glen Doherty Foundation at http://www.glendohertyfoundation.org and about BUBS Naturals at https://www.bubsnaturals.com. Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Erich Martin is an active duty Special Forces NCO; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Sapper and EOD NCO. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

EP-164 | Light The Fuse - The Journey of a U.S. Army Ranger Dec 18, 2018

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Vincent 'Rocco" Vargas is not your typical actor on set. That's because he is one of a new brand of heroes among soldiers, wounded warriors and veterans. He’s known for his gritty and humorous insider’s take on going to war, losing your buddies, survivor’s guilt and working to get it right once you’re out of uniform. A veteran of three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 2nd Battalion, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and current Army Reserve Drill Instructor. He starred in the veteran-produced feature film Range 15, as well a Drinkin’ Bros Live: The Shaved Eagle Tour and Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves. He also wrote, starred in and produced The Long Way Back, a short, semi-autobiographical drama on survivor’s guilt and suicide prevention. His next role is in FX’s Mayans MC, a spinoff of the popular cable-TV crime series Sons of Anarchy, now in production. You can also follow his latest venture "Brothers in Arms" each week on the History Channel. In this episode he joins Robert, Paul Martinez, and Erich Martin. Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Erich Martin is an active duty Special Forces NCO; Paul Martinez is a retired US Army Ranger and sniper NCO. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

EP-163 | A USMC Combat Instructor - The Importance of Vision Intention Dec 11, 2018

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Aaron Guyett is a husband, father, Onnit Master Coach, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, and founder of Innovative Results (sold 2017), Battle Ropes Education, and Leaders of Leaders organizations. Aaron is a world-class trainer and coach with a wide array of skills that he brings to both mental and physical fitness. As a Battle Ropes Master Coach he teaches force through frequency for power, strength, and endurance to athletes and fellow-trainers of all levels. He delivers uncompromising results to teams, units, organizations and communities throughout the nation and now World. Become a patron of our podcast between now and Dec 31, 2018 to receive the following offer from Aaron: A free month of access: Delivers all of Enthusiast Level and Expert Level access Plus SEVEN done-for-you Battle Rope training programs that are four weeks long (normally $29 per program) 20% off of all Battle Ropes Education workshops and certifications A One Hour phone call with Master Coach Aaron Guyett Quizzes for each done-for-you program to help retain the programming and understanding of training with the battle rope A Certificate of Completion Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Learn more about Aaron at: https://aaronguyett.com https://leadersofleaders.org https://battleropes.org Robert Gowin is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Engineer/Sapper & EOD NCO Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at http://www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

EP-162 | USN BUD/S Instructor - Getting Comfortable With The Uncomfortable Dec 04, 2018

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In every day life, we excel more as we begin to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Rick Alexander is familiar with the uncomfortable and has spent much of his life living on the edge. He is a former BUD/S instructor training future USN SEALs, competed in Ultra Marathons, a Strongman and Crossfit competitor, and is an ultra-endurance athlete. In this episode he joins Robert and Scott to talk about living a content life in the uncomfortable and how you can learn from it. Topics Included becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable, social media, communication, transition, and entrepreneurship. Robert Gowin is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Engineer/Sapper & EOD NCO Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at http://www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

EP-161 | Women in SOF - Part 2: Females in Ranger School & Ranger Regiment Nov 27, 2018

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Women have been serving alongside special operations units for nearly two decades. Several years ago the military allowed women the opportunity to join units and schools that were at one time only open to males. In this episode, we are joined by Jenny M. who graduated from Ranger School earlier this year (Apr 2018). Jenny is a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and she discusses why she attended Ranger School and what she gained from it after graduating. Paul and Don join the show as hosts. Paul served in 3/75 Ranger Regiment for nearly nine years and several as a sniper, while Don served as an enlisted Ranger Instructor at 4th RTB and then later returned as a commissioned officer. Paul Martinez deployed 6 times to Afghanistan as a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and is the author of “When the Killer Man Comes”; an account of his combat experience as a Ranger Sniper. He is also the CEO and co-founder of 33 Degrees Publishing, a print firm that focuses on bringing the American story-telling tradition to the digital age. Don Fox began his U.S. Army career as an enlisted Infantryman. He is a Panama, an OIF, and OEF combat veteran. After attending Airborne School and Ranger School as enlisted, he served as a Ranger Instructor (RI) and a tour with the 82nd ABN before attending OCS. His tours as an officer included 4th RTB, Infantry Basic, 3rd ID, and the Pentagon. Don retired with nearly 30 years of service. Robert Gowin is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at http://www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

EP-160 | Women in SOF - Part 1: First Female Completes Special Forces Assessment & Selection (SFAS) Nov 19, 2018

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For the first time, a female soldier has passed the U.S. Army's Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) course. This is one step of many ahead before completing the pipeline to becoming a Special Forces soldier, aka "Green Beret". In this first part of a two part series, we discuss women in Special Operations Forces (SOF) and specifically in the U.S. Army Special Forces. Mike Pritts and Andrea Goldstein join Robert on this episode. Mike is a former 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) CSM/E9 and Pat Tillman Scholar who was at Ft. Bragg and at the USAJFKSWCS when the news broke about the first female SFAS graduate and shares his insights from his trip and his time as a SWCS instructor. Andrea Goldstein is a former USN officer who has held command positions of Joint Special Operations Task Force, Special Reconnaissance Team One, and is currently the CEO of Service to School, a successful non-profit supporting and empowering veterans. She is also a Pat Tillman Scholar. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at http://www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

EP-159 | That Others May Live – Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) Nov 13, 2018

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When an Airman needs saving, it’s the PJs duty to do everything they can to bring them home. As members of Air Force Special Operations, Pararescue (PJ) specialists rescue and recover downed aircrews from hostile or otherwise unreachable areas. These highly trained experts perform rescues in every type of terrain and partake in every part of the mission, from search and rescue, to combat support to providing emergency medical treatment, in order to ensure that every mission is a successful one. A lifelong student of living, Matt Schollard believes the purpose of existence is experience, exploration of Self, and evolution. Raised globally, his exposure to a multitude of cultures at an early age left a lasting impact on his quest to find 'meaning' in life. Inspired by Eastern philosophies, punk rock, yoga, windsurfing, and the overwhelming commonalities he identified in the people of Earth, Matt shaped his own unique guiding principles that have lit the way along a diverse and inspiring path. Upon reaching legal adulthood, after an unfortunate skateboarding misunderstanding forced him to leave Australia, Matt decided that he needed to seek out the 'hardest job in the world' to test his potential. Following his will & wind, he found himself in the years-long quest to become a US Air Force Pararescueman (PJ). Robert Gowin is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Engineer/Sapper & EOD NCO Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at http://www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

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