Mentors For Military Podcast

Ray McPadden is a former Army Ranger and ground force commander in 2nd Ranger Battalion / 75th Ranger Regiment. He began his military service as an infantry officer in 10th Mountain Division. He sits down with Robert and Jason in studio. His book: https://raymcpadden.com Taped at 15 Perry Street

Tom Connally, is an experienced leader, strategist, and change agent with proven performance leading, building, and fixing organizations by creating a culture of performance. Tom spent 30 years in the Marine Corps and he joined Robert and Jason on this episode to discuss his career and a culture of performance. _______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Taped at 15 Perry Street Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Randy Surles served for over twenty years in the U.S. Army in Special Forces (aka Green Beret) and as an Airborne Ranger, deploying over twenty times to South America, the Middle East, and Africa. In this episode Randy joins Robert and Paul to talk about his career, but we dive deep into the infamous Columbian Lancero School of which he attended. He shares some really funny and insightful stories about La Escuela Militar de Lanceros (The Lancero School) in Colombia, which is the most-respected Ranger Course in Latin America since its inception in 1956. The Lancero School, like the U.S. Army Ranger School, provides junior officers and enlisted men with the skills and attributes needed to be strong tactical leaders throughout the Colombian Army and in the Lancero Group that does special reconnaissance and direct action missions for the Army divisions. The Lancero badge is a mark of distinction worn by military leaders throughout the Americas. Taped at 15 Perry Street

Don Dorman served in the U.S. Marine Corps and has spent most of his life in law enforcement. In this episode, we discuss his time in the Marines, but also his long journey as a policeman, border patrol/agent, Air Marshall, homeland security, and federal agent. He sat down with Robert and Paul to share his personal experiences in several of these jobs, including human trafficking, drug trafficking, and gang enforcement. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. | Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off | Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Nick is currently serving the United States citizens as a U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer, Assistant Detachment Commander and is widely recognized as an experienced subject matter expert in special operations, intelligence fusion, and mission planning and execution across all operational continuums. He recently sat down with Robert, Paul, and Don to discuss his military career to this point and the events of 2013 where on Nick's second combat rotation to Afghanistan, he and his Detachment fell victim to an insider attack ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, he returned to his unit. Refusing a military medical retirement, Nick set his sights on returning to operational status. | | You can purchase his book "Objective Secure" at MachineNick.com If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to becom

Several people behind the scenes of the Normandy Institute (normandyinstitute.org) join Robert on the show to discuss how they have found a way to preserve the stories of The Greatest Generation and the battles they fought in and around Normandy France. A great episode to hear a few WW2 stories from those who have heard it first-hand. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Felipe Peters spent over 11 years in the U.S. Army's elite 75th Ranger Regiment at both 2nd Battalion and with the Advanced Force Reconnaissance Team, aka Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment (RRD) or today as the Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC). In this episode, Felipe joins Robert, Paul, and Jason as we touch on a number of topics. Felipe will return for a Part II in a few months. Taped at 15 Perry Street If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Brandi Benson's deployment in Iraq was cut short. She joins Paul, Jason, and Robert to explain why her story is an important one for all who deployed and are serving today. Brandilbenson.com Taped at 15 Perry Street. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

U.S. Army active duty First Sergeant Jason Belford joins us once again in studio to catch up from our last episode and talk about a number of points. Taped at 15 Perry Street. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Former US Army Ranger and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta Operator (1st SFOD-D, CAG, Delta Force) Chris VanSant joined Robert on this episode to discuss a number of topics and answer your questions. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Jason Belford grew up in Kentucky but what led to him entering the Army and his journey thereafter is a story of overcoming roadblocks, determination, and resilience. He joins Robert and Paul on this episode. Taped at 15 Perry Street. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

On this episode, Spencer Lewis joins Robert and Paul to discuss his military journey that led to him later joining the U.S. Army Special Forces. He is currently out there trying to make a difference in other peoples lives while making his own transition out of active service. "Achieving your goals should do nothing but make you realize that you have more potential to uncover." -Spencer While taping this episode, the final hours of the drawdown in Afghanistan were taking shape. We ended up talking about his deployment a year ago and the writing he and others saw ahead of what happened. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitar

Tom Amenta, Dan Blakeley, and Beau Simmons join Robert and Paul on this episode. Tom and Dan both served with 75th Ranger Regiment and Beau is a veteran professional photographer. Taped at 15 Perry Street. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Not everyone has struggled to face their own reflection for years on end. But anyone who has experienced trauma or adversity will resonate with Legion Rising, the unflinchingly honest account of an army officer's journey through combat in the Iraq War and rising beyond the scars that trauma leaves behind. Jeff Morris is a former Infantry Officer in the United States Army, serving two deployments to Baghdad, Iraq as a Platoon Leader and Company Commander. Taped at 15 Perry Street. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Tommy Stoner served for over 29 years in the U.S. Army as both an enlisted soldier and as a commissioned officer with the majority of the that time in the Special Operations community including the Ranger Regiment and the Special Forces. Tommy joins Robert and Paul on this episode to discuss his career and what he's doing now with the Social Operations Transition Foundation. Taped at 15 Perry Street. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

With his WWII USMC grandfather as his role model, Michael Politowicz enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 at age 18, but he didn’t make it very far. He sits down with Robert to talk about his journey into the U.S. Marine Corps, why he had to enter twice, stepping on an IED trip wire during a deployment, etc. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

In this episode, Casey Clarke joins Robert and Paul to discuss his time in US Army military intelligence and civil affairs as an officer. We also talk about why CA is in SOF and spend some time talking about a really cool program that Casey was a part of. Taped at 15 Perry Street. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Affiliate: UnCanna - use code Mentors4mil for 10% off Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

"Dutch" Chris Moyer, served 31 years in the United States Army, 26 of which were Special Operations Command with experience with the 19th Special Forces Group, 1st/75th Ranger Battalion culminating with 14 years as a USASOC Operator at the tip of the spear. Taped at 15 Perry Street. ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Phil spent time in the US Army as a cavalry scout and in special operations with multiple deployments. His brother Mike is a civilian EMS who was on the ground in the aftermath of 9/11 in NYC and as part of the efforts after the destruction of hurricane Katrina. Phil and Mike Sussman are the cofounders of American Yogi. Phil previously joined us on EP-270. Taped at 15 Perry Street, Newnan, GA ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com

Angie Nylund is a former U.S. Army Motor Transport Operator and Multiple Launch Rocket System soldier who was diagnosed with a heart disease while stationed at Fort Bragg. Afterwards, she decided to put together her passion for horses and her desire to give back to the veteran community by founding Veteran Mustang Mission, a nonprofit that is taking wild mustangs out of holding facilities and teaming them up with veterans to help each other in their healing. Angie joins Robert, Paul, and Kelly Roby on this episode. Taped at 15 Perry Street, Newnan, GA Learn more about Veteran Mustang Mission at https://www.instagram.com/veteran.mustang.mission ______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor of our podcast for as little as $2. Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: http://www.