Episode 491: Toxic SEAL culture, Eddie Gallagher's trial, and Trump's intervention

Peter Feaver is the former special advisor for strategic planning and institutional reform on the National Security Council and the author of Thanks for Your Service. He observes dropping public confidence in the military, resulting in a decline in recruitment.    Peter sees significant challenges, especially how civilians drag down the military in partisan culture wars. He discusses the role of Hollywood in public perception and using the military for functions it is not designed for, further reducing public perception.    He recommends that former generals depoliticize themselves and refrain from endorsing their candidates for president unless they are running themselves, and for military leaders to refuse to carry out immoral, unethical, and unwise orders to maintain their integrity.   Get your copy of Thanks for Your Service: https://amzn.to/47r713R   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Elo 202348min

Israel Wright is a former Green Beret and Cameron Fath is a former US Army Ranger. They are the hosts of the Pop Culture Field Manual Podcast. Israel shares his bad jumps and close calls with death, while Cameron goes over his choice for the best Army Ranger unit—his very own 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.    Israel and Cameron then talk about pop culture and how this unites people regardless of their differing viewpoints on politics, religion, or anything else. They started the Pop Culture Field Manual Podcast to engage listeners based on this principle. Today, out of uniform, they continue to take the spirit of their experiences and celebrate them with their growing community.       Check out the Pop Culture Field Manual Podcast:  Website: https://pcfm.buzzsprout.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PopCultureFieldManual Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfmpodcast/?hl=en   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-club         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Heinä 202359min

Brad Thor's latest book Dead Fall follows Rising Tiger, the next in the Scot Harvath series, as it covers a Russian unit in Ukraine gone rogue. Brad talks about how history echoes itself with how the now-infamous Wagner group's recruitment of prisoners reminds him of some of the worst Nazi SS battalions in WW2.   Brad also comments on the larger war happening today in Ukraine and how Ukraine is likely a central part of Putin's legacy plan, both in a symbolic and practical sense. He talks about how action-packed Dead Fall is, the exhaustive writing process for each new book he writes, and the prospects of a TV show soon.    Get your copy of Dead Fall: https://amzn.to/43DD9OH Website: https://bradthor.com/ Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-club         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Heinä 202349min

Michael Peyton is a former Navy SEAL and he talks about what it means to be a lead breacher, the authority on all mechanical and explosive entry issues. However, Michael was battling addiction, PTSD, and injuries, ultimately leading him down the road to recovery.    Joshua Reddoch is a 23-year veteran of the US Army, with roots as a medic up until he got his commission to command a medical unit, before switching to civil affairs. He talks about how he and Michael met through SOFREP Radio to form Tribe, Task, & Purpose (TTP), a Christ-centered and holistic lifeline for commandos and first responders to climb out of the pits of addiction.   The programs of Tribe, Task, & Purpose are tailored for individuals based on scientifically-proven technology in conjunction with nature’s healing properties. Their mission is to serve those who have served us, striving to significantly reduce relapse rates within these communities.    Find out more about Tribe, Task, & Purpose:   Website: https://tribetaskpurpose.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribetaskpurpose/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tribe-task-purpose-inc/   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-club    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Heinä 202347min

Robin Bartlett chose ROTC as the Vietnam War escalated and graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He volunteered for Infantry, Airborne, and Ranger training and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division as a Combat Platoon Leader. He got everything he asked for, and much much more.    During the height of the war, from 1968 to 1969, he led 28 soldiers on helicopter combat assaults and search and destroy missions with the famed 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Robin recalls his experiences there, from mastering artillery with reconnaissance by fire to processing the fallen for repatriation, all of which he tells in his book Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History.   Robin is the President of the NY/NJ Chapter of the 1st Cavalry Division Association and lives with his wife in Norwood, New Jersey. They have three sons, none of whom have pursued military careers.   Get your copy of Vietnam Combat: https://amzn.to/3pF2Znn Website: https://robinbartlettauthor.com/   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Heinä 202352min

Charles Barber is the author of In the Blood, the story of how Bart Gullong and his partner Frank Hursey discovered how a crushed rock called zeolite had blood‑clotting properties. It took years to overcome the legal hurdles initially brought forth by the Army but the product won in the end, giving rise to QuikClot, now a basic lifesaving miracle for every military first aid kit.   At age 50, Bart Gullong met his future business partner Frank Hursey. Frank actually experimented with kitty litter to discover QuikClot but eventually lost the patent to it. Bart's role was helping in the business side of things and the small company that Gullong and Hursey created in 2002 out of a workshop recently sold for more than half a billion dollars.    Get your copy of In the Blood: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3plIBYh   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Kesä 202357min

Aaron Hale is an EOD veteran, a real estate investor, business owner, and a podcaster. He shares how he started as a Navy cook and then transitioned into Army EOD tech. It was during his third deployment and his first time as a team leader when a tragic injury took his eyesight and hearing.   He hit rock bottom, but he did not allow his circumstances to dictate his path in life. Since the injury, he has made it his mission to inspire others. He wants people who hear his story to make positive habit shifts that help them realize that success is closer than they ever imagined.   Learn more about Aaron and support his advocacy:   Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/point-of-impact-with-aaron-hale/id1681213789 Building Homes for Heroes: https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/   Join the SOFREP Book Club: https://sofrep.com/book-club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Kesä 202358min

Chief Michael R. Carmichael, CW4 Special Forces (Retired), is the President, CEO, and Founder of Check A Vet. He recalls his service as a warrant officer which is judge, jury, and executioner on targets, as well as his team's medic. After 11 combat tours, Michael retired in 2016 and he shares his struggle to provide, take care of himself, and have a purpose.    He started Check A Vet with a mission to raise awareness on the realities of veteran suicide and to change antiquated ways of thinking on the issue. With the COVID pandemic, he expects the suicide numbers to go even higher. Their model is about veterans helping veterans and leveraging the love and support of friends and family and mobilizing the energy of an engaged community.     Learn more about Michael and Check A Vet: Website: https://www.checkavet.org/   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Kesä 20231h 10min