We Fight Monsters

Ep 22. Thursday January 19th at 4EST I Interview Walt Settlemyre of The Distinguished Savage Podcast for my podcast We Fight Monsters. https://silenciocoffeeco.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2FCRC12Z2lPV3NDUzUtbFNyWjJacmozNnpNUXxBQ3Jtc0ttVEstRGRJOEhXUkNUSlNGSzhRSm1pU2dhOEM4UHZJdHhNcWNwTDhuaGhNT0dBNGFGMmVWRDY4TEtyU3Rha0l1Z1Y2dUozcnlHN2lDUXBudjhMcEJGSGpkQ2szNTFQOVB5Qm05eXo0NUZiMXM1bXR2UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsilenciocoffeeco.com%2F&v=ZikDAEPV_Lg] The Distinguished Savage Podcast is about a very simplistic idea. Dress like you mean business. No matter what that business may be. Walt Settlemyre. Walt is a US Army veteran, former firefighter, and now Paramedic. He’s been working in 911 systems for the past 30 years. He is also the creator and host of The Distinguished Savage Podcast. He has worked in the Special Operations side of EMS as both a Tactical and Rescue Medic, specializing in rope rescue, swift water, confined space, structural collapse, and trench rescue. He built and teaches the Defensive Tactics program for the EMS system he currently works for and is an instructor for Tony Blauer’s Spear system and a Gracie Survival Tactics instructor for that program. The post Ep 22 | GWWM Interview Walt Settlemyre of The Distinguished Savage [https://spotterup.com/ep-22-gwwm-interview-walt-settlemyre-of-the-distinguished-savage/] appeared first on Spotter Up [https://spotterup.com].

Erick Miyares is a retired Sergeant Major who spent nearly 30 years in the military. Erick started his distinguished career as a Marine, Marine sniper, then as part of the 7th Special Forces Group. Afterwards, he spent over 20 years in a Tier 1 Special Mission Unit where he operated in multiple theaters and countries. His new mission, upon his departure from the military, is to prevent veteran suicide via a non-profit organization called ‘Military Special Operations Family Collaborative’. Instagram : @echo9.axiom Military Special Operations Family Collaborative :https://msofc.org/ Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter: IG: @wefightmonsters [https://www.instagram.com/wefightmonsters/] #podcast #wefightmonsters https://silenciocoffeeco.com/ [https://silenciocoffeeco.com/] The post Ep 14 | Erick Miyares Former Operator & USMC Veteran, Fighting Monsters and more [https://spotterup.com/ep13-erick-miyares-former-operator-usmc-veteran-fighting-monsters-and-more/] appeared first on Spotter Up [https://spotterup.com].

SILENCIO COFFEE [https://silenciocoffeeco.com/] BOOK https://amzn.to/3HheeJe [https://amzn.to/3HheeJe] We discuss Kris’ thoughts and feelings 10 years after the Benghazi incident. Kris Paronto – “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles – is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and a private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world.. Kris was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya on September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Kris and his fellow brothers-in-arms story is told in the book 13 Hours written by Mitchell Zuckoff. Kris was born in Alamosa, Colorado, and obtained his Associate Degree from Dixie College (now Dixie State University) in St. George, Utah, Bachelor’s Degree from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado, and Master’s Degree from The University of Nebraska at Omaha. He served 4 years in the US Army and an additional 4 years in the US Army National Guard; reaching the rank of Sergeant, then becoming a commissioned officer in 2003. He started contracting for Blackwater Security Consulting in 2003, and continued to deploy on various security contracts, including the Global Response Staff, until 2013. The post Ep 13 | Kris Paranto 10 Years after Benghazi Thoughts and Feelings [https://spotterup.com/ep13-kris-paranto-10-years-after-benghazi-thoughts-and-feelings/] appeared first on Spotter Up [https://spotterup.com].

SILENCIO COFFEE [https://silenciocoffeeco.com/] Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don’t Miss! CW4 (R) Greg Coker served 22 years in the U.S. Army, 15 years as an AH-6 “Little Bird” attack helicopter instructor pilot who was specially recruited, assessed, and selected in the Army’s only Special Operations Helicopter unit, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He was one of the senior Lead Instructor Pilots and planner responsible for planning and executing special operations missions in support of our nation’s most elite special operations units, 75th Ranger Regiment and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta. Achieved 7400 hours of accident free flying, over 6200 hours of Night Vision Goggles and 1500 hours of Combat time. Supervised and directed teams of up to 300 soldiers in the planning and execution of numerous complex combat operations at the Joint Task Force level. Responsible for leading and planning scores of real-world combat missions with significant tactical, operational, and strategic value during Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom with 100% success in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) conducting 11 combat tours 2001-2008. Greg and his wife Edie, live in Graham and they are very active in the community. Greg owns Shield 91, he provides all aspects of firearms training, leadership development, executive team building, emergency response operations, security assessments, tactical planning, and helicopter operations. He developed a school safety and security program “Not on My Watch” that ensures safety of our children and faculty, this program has been implemented in Texas and other states. “Gravy” recently finished writing a book, Death Waits in the Dark — Six Guns Don’t Miss, the story of a special operations attack helicopter pilot who flew with the renowned 160th Special Operations Regiment (Airborne), and the incredible friendships Greg Coker and his fellow compatriots forged in the heat of combat. The post Ep 12 SHOT DOWN! CW4 R Gregory Coker, 160th SOAR Nightstalkers [https://spotterup.com/ep12-shot-down-cw4-r-gregory-coker-160th-soar-nightstalkers/] appeared first on Spotter Up [https://spotterup.com].

Jeff Struecker leads the Unbeatable Army. He’s a decorated soldier who enlisted in the United States Army at age 18 and retired with almost 23 years of active federal service. in 2017, he was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame. He spent most of his Army career in the 75th Ranger Regiment. While serving in this unit, Jeff competed in and won the Best Ranger Competition in 1996. He then served at the University of Louisville, where he was recognized as the US Army ROTC, Noncommissioned Officer of the year. Jeff spent his final years in the US Army serving as a chaplain in Airborne and Ranger units. Throughout his career Jeff has received many awards and decorations. Some of his awards include the Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Military Freefall Master Parachutist Wings, and several foreign service awards. He has been awarded other commendations throughout his military career. His combat experience includes participation in the invasion of Panama, Operation Desert Storm, Black Hawk Down in Somalia, and more than a dozen combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jeff has many medals for his combat service and bravery, including the Silver Star. He holds a Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He is an award-winning author with several books in print. He and his wife, Dawn, have five children and four grandchildren. He is a professor, podcaster, and pastor. However, his greatest passion is helping others follow King Jesus. The post Ep 11 | Jeff Struecker Black Hawk Down Veteran Speaker and Author [https://spotterup.com/ep47-jeff-struecker-black-hawk-down-veteran-speaker-and-author/] appeared first on Spotter Up [https://spotterup.com].