Mentors For Military Podcast

John "Rain" Waters is a seasoned fighter pilot with more than 960 combat hours in the MC-12W and the F-16 flying combat missions as part of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. He joined Robert and Paul on this episode. John is the host of The Afterburn Podcast. _______________ 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. Support a veteran owned business at www.veteranownedus.com today! 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

Chris VanSant served at the tip of the spear as an operator in the U.S. Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (aka "The Unit", "Delta Force", "CAG", "Task Force Green") with over 500 combat operations, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, and taking part in eleven combat deployments over his 20+ year career in special operations. Chris sat down with Robert and Paul to discuss the path to him becoming an operator with The Unit and the toll combat and the loss of teammates had on him over time. He is currently the chief operating officer of Tyr Tactical, creating products that push the standards of today’s tactical equipment, define modularity and scalability and are custom made for the warrior. _______________ 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. Support a veteran owned business at www.veteranownedus.com today! Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/me

Ryan joined the Army and served in the infantry for 6 years before joining Special Forces. He has deployed multiple times to SE Asia and the Middle East. Losing friends and teammates in combat and then through suicide takes a toll and Ryan knew he needed to do something in his own life. "The art of interpersonal communication and connection is quickly being lost on our generation" said Ryan. "What I soon came to realize was that nobody has their life ‘together'. Everyone is struggling with something. Everyone is looking for answers." He created The Guerrilla Group in March 2020 to connect like-minded individuals, to open communication of those who attend, and to help them develop a support system. Ryan hopes that by sharing his own story, others may recognize the benefits of a support system and how impactful it can be when a person gets outside of their personal echo chamber. https://www.theguerrillagroup.com _______________ If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.

A simple car accident changed the path of 6-year-old Sean Rogers’ life forever. His single mother checked into the hospital as a vibrant young woman and checked out as a full-blown opioid addict. From that day forward, Sean’s life became a silent nightmare of abuse, neglect, chronic hunger, and slow, helpless withdrawal from everything and everyone he loved. Green Beret Sean Rogers chronicles the toughest battle of his life—the long, painful fight to confront his darkest fears and reclaim his life. https://www.seanbuckrogers.com _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit www.UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. 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. Support a veteran owned business at www.veteranownedus.com today! Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/men

Ryan Hendrickson is a Special Forces Engineer in the U.S. Army. Ryan transferred over to the Army in 2008 after completing enlistments in both the Navy and Air Force. He has many military deployments including Iraq, Afghanistan, and several South and Central American countries. In 2010, while serving as an 18C on his first deployment as a Green Beret, he survived an IED blast. He recalls, “my tib and my fib were poking out and I looked over, and my boot was probably about six inches away from me.” He was able to have a new procedure performed on his leg which allowed him to return to active duty, deploying in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 and earning him a Silver Star for his heroics on one particular mission. He wrote Tip of the Spear as a way to help him through some of the struggles he was experiencing. https://ryanmhendrickson.com/books/tip-of-the-spear/ _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit www.UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and oper

Staff Sergeant Josh Porter entered the U.S. Army from the Army Reserves in 2009 as a Parachute Rigger (92R) and after initial training, including airborne school, he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade, the 507th PIR and the command exhibition parachute team "The Silver Wings" at Fort Benning. He's served on multiple deployments, including with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), and has attended and graduated from SERE400, Static Line Jumpmaster Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Military Freefall Course, and Military Freefall Jumpmaster Course, FAA Senior Rigger course, Joint Airdrop Load inspector, and USPA Tandem Instructor. Josh is currently assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as a full-time member of the USASOC Parachute Demonstration Team known as the "Black Daggers". On this episode, Josh joins Robert and Patty Collins to share his journey within the Army and also his personal struggle of l

Jon Macaskill, MMT, is a Navy SEAL Commander who has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. Jon started his Navy career as an Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen (PR), occupational specialty A450, responsible for keeping parachutes, life rafts, personal flight gear, and other aviation survival gear in proper working condition. As a high performer and special operations combat veteran with 24 years of service, Jon experienced first-hand the effects of combat and the strain it places on the body and the mind. Through his journey, he discovered simple techniques that transformed his life that he now shares to those still in the fight and to transitioning veterans while showing them the Veteran’s PATH. _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit www.UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. If you enjoy our content and you want to help support our show, visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to become a donor

LT Kellie Hall grew up in a Navy household, her dad is still serving in the Navy Reserve, and the Navy has always been the "family business". Growing up she moved from California, to Virginia, to Sicily, Italy, and back to Virginia throughout her dad's Naval career. Now she's blazing her own trail as an active-duty Navy Lieutenant, woman in uniform, model, former pageant contestant, and entrepreneur. Kellie sits down with Robert and Patty Collins on why being “Miss”Understood by others and in passions means you're closer to understanding your OWN life. _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit www.UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. 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. Support a veteran owned business at www.veteranownedus.com today! Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: ht

Errol Doebler is a 1991 Graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. During his time as a Naval Officer, Errol served as Assistant Operations Officer onboard the USS Monongahela, Assistant Platoon Commander at SEAL Team FOUR, and a Platoon Commander at Seal Team ONE. After spending time in the private sector as a sales leader, Errol joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he investigated International Terrorist Organizations out of the FBI’s flagship office in New York City and also served as a member of the FBI’s New York SWAT Team. Because of his background and experience, Errol was attached to the United States Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment while serving as a Special Agent for the FBI. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Errol participated in extensive combat operations and was subsequently presented with the FBI’s second highest award for valor, the Shield of Bravery, for his actions on the battlefield. Leader 193: https://www.leader193.com

Functional medicine is a form of alternative medicine whose proponents claim that it focuses on the "root causes" of diseases based on interactions between the environment and the gastrointestinal, endocrine, and immune systems to develop "individualized treatment plans". In some circles it is described as a pseudoscience or as quackery. However, functional medicine is gaining traction, especially within the veteran community, who continue to look for alternative solutions over traditional medicine. Dr. Alec Weir is a physician who is board-certified in Emergency Medicine as well as emergency medical services. He is a doctor, a police officer on his local SWAT team, and a member of Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG), a team that provides medical services around the world. He also does work with the veteran focused Hunter Seven Foundation, an organization focused on the effects and treatment of veterans and active duty personnel who had exposure of toxic burn pits while deployed. _____________

Nick Dunn served as a member of the British Army Parachute Regiment. After service he became a maritime security guard on British vessels employed to protect them against Somali pirates. In October 2013, he and the crew of the British merchant ship MV Seaman Guard Ohio were intercepted off the Indian coast accused of being illegally armed in Indian waters. It was all a big misunderstanding, but it took years in an Indian prison and countless times in court before he was released. The group was coined the ‘Chennai Six’ by UK tabloids and campaigners. Surviving Hell: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surviving-Hell-brutal-story-Chennai/dp/1912624869 _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to support our podcast. Support a veteran owned business at veteranownedus.com today! Follow Mentors for Military: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twi

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) is a special operations force of the United States Army that provides helicopter aviation support for general purpose forces and special operations forces. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and these missions are usually conducted at night, at high speeds, low altitudes, and on short notice. The motto of 160th SOAR(A) is "Night Stalkers Don't Quit!" or "NSDQ". 160th SOAR(A) medics are the premier provider of in-flight trauma/resuscitative care because of their training pipeline. Ricky Ditzel joined the US Army with plans to join the US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, but something happened that changed those plans. Years later, he applied for the 160th SOAR(A) medical section as a Special Operations Flight Medic (SOFM). He shares the journey to becoming a medic in 160th SOAR(A), his current plans of becoming a neuro-surgeon, and then we dive into concussions and traumatic brain injury. _______________ This episode is brought

Kyle was on a routine patrol as a Cavalry Scout with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Afghanistan when the vehicle he was in ran over an improvised explosive device (IED). We talk about everything that led up to that day, what happened after, and spend time talking about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a new procedure that Paul (a retired US Army Ranger) recently had performed days prior (Stellate Ganglion Block)that has helped him stop experiencing the "sharks and tigers" in the room. _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to support our podcast. Support a veteran owned business at veteranownedus.com today! 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

Captain Ben Harrow is a 2005 graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, an accomplished officer and leader of U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) soldiers, and a decorated combat veteran. Ben's life would forever be changed on May 15, 2012 while deployed with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Leading a team of Special Forces soldiers on an anti-terroism mission, he stepped on 30 pounds of explosives. He shares what happened next and his never-ending drive of resilience and determination. _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to support our podcast. Support a veteran owned business at veteranownedus.com today! 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.c

AJ Powell is a retired United States Army NonCommissioned Officer who served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. His professional military experience spans the full-spectrum of aviation operations, to include general, tactical, combat, SAR/CSAR/PR and MEDEVAC, VIP/DV operations, teaching, training and instruction, and special operations and special missions aviation operations. His book "Tactical Pause: For Daily Growing Leaders" provides readers mentorship to accelerate their growth, fine tune their potential, and develop the very same highly motivated mindset that Operators, Astronauts, Divers, and Pilots use to succeed. In this episode, we discuss the impact that toxic leadership and toxic cultures have on an organization. _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to support our podcast. Support a veteran owned business at veteranownedus.co

Chief Master Sergeant Stefan Blazier "Blaze" is currently the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. He is the primary advisor to the commander on all matters affecting training, performance, discipline, safety, readiness, and health of more than 18,000 students and permanent party Airmen. The Wing encompasses 9 wing staff agencies, three groups, and one Inter-American academy that operates from 10 geographically separated locations. In this episode, "Blaze" joins Robert to talk about how they were raised in families that promoted never quit and remain driven attitudes. They also spend time talking about leadership and time management. As Blaze put's it, "Don't count time. Make time count." _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to support our podcast. Support a veteran owned busines

Rick Hogg is a 29-year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran with 13 combat deployments, in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In this episode Rick sits down with Robert and talks about his time as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat instructor in the early GWOT days, becoming a K9 handler while in 7th Special Forces Group, and his time as an instructor at Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) at Camp Mackall during the "750 ramp up" when the Army was attempting to maintain a steady state of 750 new Special Forces soldiers a year when the years leading up to this period produced around 238 Special Forces graduates a year. Rick also discusses the challenges many veterans face when becoming an entrepreneur and some things he learned along the way. Rick Hogg: www.warhogg.com _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to support our podcast.

Nick Norris is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Protekt Products: Protekt.com _______________ This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil to support our podcast. Support a veteran owned business at veteranownedus.com today! 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

Megan Henry is an officer in the US Army Reserve and also an Olympic athlete for the United States. "I was born two months premature by an emergency C-section and went straight into the ICU. Many didn’t think I would make it; and as my parents say, I have been fighting my way ever since", said Megan. While at the peak of her career, she suddenly found herself fighting for her life once again. Patty Collins joined Robert and Megan on this episode. This episode is brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com today for all of your Hemp CBD products. UnCanna is veteran owned and operated. Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4... to support our podcast. Support a veteran owned business at veteranownedus.com today! 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

Byron, Ryan, and Robert discuss the concerns they all share on the alarming number of veteran suicides, especially within the last twelve months. Veteran suicide continues to climb despite the best efforts by the veterans administration or the thousands of nonprofits focused on post traumatic stress, military sexual trauma, and suicide prevention. More troops have died by suicide from 2005-2017 than the total number of US troops who died in 30 years of war in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The suicide hotline number is 1-800-273-8255. _______ Support a veteran owned business at https://veteranownedus.com today. If you are a veteran-owned business, join Veteran Owned US at https://veteranownedus.com/joinup/ This podcast is being brought to you by UnCanna. Visit http://mentorsformilitary.com/partners/uncanna/ Read our disclaimer at http://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/ Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Visit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4m