Former Action Guys Podcast

Brandon is a veteran of the Air Force Security Forces Chris is an Army Special Forces soldier. They are both part of the I Came With Fire Podcast and we get into artificial intelligence, foreign conflicts, and debate the alleged decline of America. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys I Came With Fire link https://rumble.com/user/I_Came_With_Fire_Podcast

Blayne Smith is a former Special Forces soldier that started his career off as an Armor Officer after graduating from West Point. Blayne deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the service and writing Perseverance Is Greater than Endurance. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Blayne's links Company: https://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Endurance-Resilience-Adversity-Together/dp/163774627X 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad 00:00:30 Journey to West Point 00:06:08 The History and Heritage of West Point 00:11:59 Transitioning to the Army and Armor Branch 00:14:47 Pre-9/11 Military Training and Mindset 00:20:56 Iraq Combat Ops and Recon Missions 00:35:27 Surveillance and EOD Escort Missions 00:42:32 Combined Arms 00:46:54 Special Forces Selection Process 00:52:50 Moral Ambiguity in Special Operations 00:59:15 Insights from the Qualification Course 01:10:23 Building Team Cohesion | Team Dynamics and Training 01:14:48 Deployment Decisions and Responsibilities 01:19:09 Mission Objectives and Local Forces 01:24:53 Engagements and Tactical Challenges 01:32:22 Ambush Experiences and Lessons Learned 01:38:18 Leadership Under Pressure 01:43:09 Reflections on Loss and Moving Forward

Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack shares his journey from basic training in 1977 to deployments in Korea, Turkey, and Germany. He recounts a firefight in the Korean DMZ, his service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and his experiences during the September 11th attacks and an insider attack in Iraq. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com

Brandon Young joined the Army and immediately tried out for a spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment when the opportunity presented itself at the Basic Airborne Course. Brandon's unit was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 attacks and he deployed to Afghanistan 3 more times. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Brandon's links Book: https://www.perseverancebook.com  Website: https://www.applieleadershippartners.com 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad | Military Gear Discussion 00:03:11 Volunteering for the Army Rangers 00:06:08 Ranger Indoctrination Program 00:09:11 Evolution of Ranger Training and Readiness 00:12:01 Deployment Experiences: The Reality of Combat 00:18:01 75th Ranger Regiment Structure 00:20:48 Life Events During Military Service 00:26:56 Connecting Veterans with Civilian Communities 00:44:28 Navigating Military Responsibilities and Personal Life 00:47:06 Understanding Moral Injury in Combat 00:49:41 The Complexity of Combat Decisions 00:56:01 Reflections on the Afghanistan Withdrawal 01:04:19 The Struggles of Mental Health in Veterans 01:10:00 The Value of Journaling and Reflection 01:26:15 Understanding the Battlefield 01:27:57 First Deployment to Afghanistan 01:32:21 Chasing Ghosts: The Reality of Combat 01:36:46 The Evolution of Combat Experience 01:39:44 The Impact of Casualties 01:52:58 The Weight of Loss and Reality

Justin "Hasard" Lee is a F35 and F16 test pilot who makes social media content that focuses on the life of a fighter pilot. We discuss the future of fighter pilots as drones become more advanced in this clip taken from Ep. 170. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com