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Welcome to "Send Me!" by SOCOM Athlete Jan 16, 2021

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Welcome to the podcast "Send Me!" by SOCOM Athlete, rated in the top 250 in the United States by Apple, and the top 1.5% of Podcasts in the entire world. The podcast’s mission is to empower you, our listener, with wisdom, knowledge, & stories from America's past & current special operations warriors. Topics include: physical fitness, leadership, combat & missions, strong character, teamwork, resiliency, and more.
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' and I said: Here I am. Send Me!" -Isaiah 6:8

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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned organization with a vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness. Hosting nationwide Hell Day events & development courses, online Group Training Chats in over 36 locations, leadership skills & team-building workouts, career advising, meal planning, and more.
We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

26: LIVE Interview-Stew Smith, former Navy SEAL Officer, Tactical Fitness Expert, & Author Jan 15, 2021

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Stew Smith is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, graduating from the US Naval Academy & serving on the Elite SDV (SEAL Delivery Vehicle) teams. Stew has authored over 40 books & training programs focused on tactical strength & conditioning, serving as a lighthouse to Navy SEAL candidates for over 2 decades. Stew has made guest appearances on National Geographic, and is a chief editor for "Military.com." Stew continues to volunteer his time with outreach to his local community via his non profit, "Heroes of Tomorrow."
Stew & Jason discuss topics such as: Stew's story, BUD/S training tips & advice, Air Force Entry Standards & Changes, BUD/S changes, Combat Side Stroke (CSS), and more. Get your notes ready, and don't miss this educational & exciting episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me!"
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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.
We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

25: The Story of Jay Stokes-SMU/Tier 1 Special Operator, Guinness World Record Holder, HALO/MFF Legend & Skydive Hall of Fame Nov 19, 2020

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SOCOM Athlete is America's #1 resource in Special Operations career preparation. In this special episode of "Send Me," host Jason Sweet brings on Guinness World Record Holder/retired Green Beret Jay Stokes, a true legend in both the Special Operations & Skydiving community. In 2006, Jay broke the Guinness World Record for the most jumps in a day, knocking out 640 skydives in a 24-hour period. Jay retired as a CW4 (Chief Warrant Officer) Green Beret after 24 years of service in the Army, serving at both 7th SFG (Special Forces Group) & 1st SFG. Jay was selected at a young age to join the elite "Green Light Teams," a SMU (Special Mission Unit) formed in the height of the Cold War with the capability of detonating nuclear devices undetected while deep behind enemy lines. HALO/Freefall Parachuting & Combat Dive/SCUBA operations were among many skillsets Jay & his elite team were equipped with. Later in his career, Jay became the Safety Officer at the prestigious Navy HALO school (Tactical Air Operations) and has instructed thousands of upcoming Navy SEAL, USAF PJ/CCT, and others to safely conduct Military Freefall/Parachuting operations. Jay also earned a Master's Degree in both Security Management & International Relations from Webster University. With over 27,000 jumps, Jay is the USPA (United States Parachute Association) National Director & President. It's a true honor to bring the legend Jay Stokes on the podcast, "Send Me!"

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SOCOM Athlete is America's #1 resource in special operations career preparation. We are a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of assessment/developmental events, nation-wide online group chats, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, meal planning, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and more.
Many SOCOM Athlete students have gone forward to accomplish their goals and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via website, email, or social media today!

24: LIVE Interview/Q&A: SEAC 4 Ramón "CZ" Colón-López, U.S. Military's Highest Enlisted Rank; USAF PJ & Tier 1 Operator Nov 05, 2020

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A HUGE welcome to SOCOM Athlete's newest podcast guest, SEAC 4 Ramón "CZ" Colón-López, the highest ranking enlisted member in the entire United States military; A USAF Pararescueman (PJ) & Tier 1 Operator at the 24 STS, he was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. CZ was also the superintendent of training at The PJ/CRO (Combat Rescue Officer) School, and has a passion for mentoring others. Whether working as a PJ with elite JSOC units & tier 1 teams such as SEAL Team 6 & the FBI's elite Hostage Rescue Teams, or engaging hostile enemies on combat rescue missions, CZ leads from the front. “SEAC” stands for Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman. However, CZ is the highest ranking of SEACs, being the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Whether warfare or politics, CZ’s role is critical for the United States of America as he lives by the PJ motto: “These things we do, that others may live."
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SOCOM Athlete is America's #1 resource in special operations career preparation. We are a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of assessment/developmental events, nation-wide online group chats, leadership skills & team communication, workout programming, meal planning, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and more.
Many SOCOM Athlete students have gone forward to accomplish their goals and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via website, email, or social media.

23: LIVE Interview/AAR & Big Announcements w/ Olympic Athlete/USAF CCT Mike Hazle & Army Ranger Pearce Cucchissi Nov 04, 2020

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Join us for a celebration on an exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" with Olympian/CCT Mike Hazle & Army Ranger Pearce Cucchissi discussing BIG announcements & the recent San Clemente IV Hell Day event, featuring a record-breaking 44 students; A special shoutout to the Recon Sniper Foundation for sponsoring the event. Jason, Mike, and Pearce discuss the recent SOCOM Athlete students graduating the SEAL, TACP, SARC, CCT, and Army Ranger pipelines, training tips & advice, and a detailed AAR (After Action Report) of the record-breaking San Clemente Hell Day IV event.
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SOCOM Athlete has conducted 40 Hell Days events across the United States since November 2017, immersing over 700 students into an intense team environment providing: credentialed instructors from various Special Operations backgrounds, rubber training rifles, tactical litters, large training logs, challenging scenarios, physical & mental stress, and more; replicating a training environment similar to Navy SEAL BUD/S Hell Week, USAF A&S, Army Ranger/Special Forces Assessment & Selection, etc. Students are administered an official Fitness Test (PST/PFT/PAST), and are then are exposed to strenuous environmental elements such as: cold water submersion, stress induced from instructors, team runs/ruck marches, challenging tasks & timelines, and more. Weaknesses & strengths are exposed in each student throughout the event, providing real-time proof/analysis of whether the student possesses necessary traits to become a Special Operator. Traits we analyze:
-physical performance
-resiliency/will-power
-leadership ability
-task-performing accuracy & precision under stress
-communication under stress
-confidence accomplishing tasks under the water
-cognitive learning
-memory retention
Got what it takes!? Read more at the SOCOM Athlete website, and join us for the next Hell Day weekend near YOU.

22: LIVE Interview/Q&A-Navy SEAL Matt Heidt "Spiritual Resiliency & Warfare" Sep 25, 2020

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Matthew Heidt retired as a U.S. Navy SEAL & Senior Chief Petty Officer after 23 years of service, deploying with SEAL Team 4 & SEAL Team 1 to various overseas locations including: Iraq, Bolivia, Philippines, Kenya, Thailand, and Panama. While serving in Iraq in 2007, Matt was awarded the Bronze Star Medal w/ Valor for his actions during combat while engaged against hostile forces. Currently, Matt is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, & recent graduate of the UCLA Anderson School of Management with an MBA in Real Estate Finance. He is now a married father of two, living in San Diego, California.
Matt is a man of God, and serves as the Advisory Board Chairman of the Mighty Oaks Warriors Foundation, a Christian-based organization serving our combat veterans by intensive peer-based discipleship through a series of programs. Matt tells his story & journey as a Navy SEAL, then opens up for LIVE Q&A with SOCOM Athlete students across the country. He discusses all aspects of spiritual resiliency, battlefield mindset, and more. Enjoy this special episode as we talk about rarely-discussed topics & life as a U.S. Navy SEAL.
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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.
We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

21: LIVE Interview/Q&A-Special Warfare Recruiter TSgt Kris Tomes; USAF PJ & Former PJ INDOC/SPECWAR Prep Course Instructor of the Year Sep 08, 2020

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Join SOCOM Athlete & our students as we Q&A LIVE w/ USAF Pararescueman (PJ) TSgt Kris Tomes, the first-ever PJ to become a full-time USAF Special Warfare Recruiter. TSgt Tomes has been a PJ for over 10 years & has multiple combat tours, receiving awards/decorations to include 8 Air Medals, 1 w/ Valor, & the Combat Action Medal. He was an Instructor at PJ INDOC and a SW Prep course Instructor Supervisor, earning 2017 SW 350th Instructor of the Year. Kris is also the Owner/CEO of the company Valor Med.
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Air Force Special Warfare has implemented vast changes in their recruiting, development, and selection processes. With the new AFSC 9T500, candidates desiring the career-fields: Pararescue (PJ), Combat Control (CCT), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and TACP will forego a human-performance-based program converging all candidates under the 9T500 Air Force Specialty Code with the purpose of selecting & assigning the most appropriate Special Warfare career-field to candidates. Selection criteria is based on:
1. Candidate Preference
2. Physical, Academic, & Mental Performance
3. Character & Personality
4. Air Force’s manning needs.
The Air Force intends to increase the quantity & quality of candidates while eliminating uncertainty/confusion on which career-field is most-appropriate, assigning a specialty (PJ, CCT, SR, or TACP) to candidates after the vectoring program is complete. “The airmen's scores are assessed throughout BMT, SWOE-V and the prep course and are "heavily based on a candidate's performance," -Colonel Lopez, 330 Special Warfare Training Wing
Join us as we Q&A Live with our Group Training Chat members! SOCOM Athlete LLC (SOCOM) is a veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, demographic-based online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

20: LIVE Interview/Q&A-Navy SEAL Sniper John Wilson Aug 05, 2020

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Join us for another episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me," as we conduct a LIVE interview and student Q&A w/ former Navy SEAL Sniper & RECCE Team Leader John Wilson of SEAL Team 2. John is now a part-time firearms instructor, professional carpenter, and SOCOM Athlete Hell Day Special Guest instructor. John enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17 before entering the Navy to start the BUD/S course. He is interviewed by former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) & 2-Sport NCAA Athlete, Jason Sweet. The two discuss John's early years, experiences/challenges at BUD/S, career as a Navy SEAL, training tips & advice, and then open up for an hour of LIVE Q&A with over 50 aspiring Navy SEAL candidates..
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We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

19: The Story of Chief "Super" Sanchez-Retired Pararescueman (PJ) & Tier 1 Operator, serving on SEAL Team 6 Blue Team, JSOC, & more. Jul 25, 2020

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Join us for a special episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast as we hear the story of retired Chief Master Sergeant "Super" Sanchez. A former 212 RQS & 306 RQS PJ, JSOC/Tier 1 Operator who served on SEAL Team 6, PJ Schoolhouse Director of training, and retired Chief Master Sergeant Pararescueman (PJ), Chief has done it all. Chief is the SOCOM Athlete director of training, and is interviewed by his former PJ teammate/SOCOM Athlete's podcast host, Jason Sweet. The two speak to us from Colorado Springs, Co starting around midnight after running the 9-hour long Hell Day Co. Springs II Event, conducted at the United States Air Force Academy. From a night-time freefall jump mission parachuting into the Pacific Ocean, to telling childhood stories, Chief has more stories than we could ever squeeze into one episode.
Check Chief "Super" Sanchez out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pjchief/

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18: Interviews/Stories-"Swift, Silent, Deadly!" Senior Instructors/Cadre of USMC RTC (Reconnaissance Training Company) & Hell Day San Clemente III Debrief/AAR Jul 20, 2020

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You're listening to another exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as we're joined by three senior instructors/cadre from the USMC's RTC/BRC (Basic Reconnaissance Course). The three instructors joined us over the weekend as special guest instructors at our San Clemente Hell Day III event, featuring 33 students aspiring & training for various special operations career-fields. Every aspiring Reconnaissance Marine & Navy SARC (Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman) must graduate BRC to advance into their respective technical training pipelines. "Swift, Silent, Deadly!"
Special Guest Instructors/Cadre Include:

Chief Dave Rinehart, Navy SARC
MSgt Bobby Restaino, Reconnaissance Marine
SSgt Ryan Burke, Reconnaissance Marine

All three instructors tell their stories, give tips/advice, and provide an AAR (After Action Report) of Hell Day San Clemente III. Hell Day is a nation-wide, world class training event preparing students for the rigors of Special Operations training. SOCOM Athlete has conducted 30 Hell Day events across the United States since 2017, seeing over 30 different Special Guest Instructors from various Special Operations backgrounds mentor & develop over 500 of the nation's top special operations candidates. Students are supplied with rubber training rifles, tactical litters, large training logs, challenging scenarios, physical & mental stress, and more; replicating a training environment similar to Navy SEAL BUD/S Hell Week, USAF A&S, Army Ranger/Special Forces Assessment & Selection, USMC BRC, etc. Students are administered an official Fitness Test (PST/PFT/PAST), and are then are exposed to strenuous environmental elements such as: cold water submersion, stress induced from instructors, team runs/ruck marches, challenging tasks & timelines, and more. Weaknesses & strengths are exposed in each student throughout the event, providing real-time proof/analysis of whether the student possesses necessary traits to become a Special Operator. Traits we analyze:
-physical performance
-resiliency/will-power
-leadership ability
-task-performing accuracy & precision under stress
-communication under stress
-confidence accomplishing tasks under the water
-cognitive learning
-memory retention
Got what it takes!? Read more at the SOCOM Athlete website, and join us for the next Hell Day weekend near YOU.
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