Former Action Guys Podcast

Travis Harless is a former 0311 Marine Rifleman who joined when he was 17 and linked up with C 1/7 in Kuwait only weeks after graduating from the School of Infantry. Because his first deployment began so soon into his enlistment, Harless was able to deploy three times during his four year enlistment. Support the show C 1/7 Flags: https://www.jcramergraphics.com/search?q=charley  Patreon: https://w...

Fred Apgar worked in Air Force intelligence during the Vietnam War. However, he was part of the clandestine war in Laos that was not acknowledged at the time. We talk fire support, electronic warfare, and Fred's return to the country to close that chapter of his life.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com Fred's Book...

Scott Lyng served in the US Army with the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2-69 AR. Scott deployed to Iraq two times during his enlistment, then became a firefighter following his military service. Support the show Custom flags: https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags ANGLICO Gear: https://www. ANGLICOshop.com Exclusive Content: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys 0...

Ben Fortier served in two deployments to Iraq as a mortarman with 1st Battalion 25th Marine Regiment. Ben plays guitar, drums, and uses poetry to inspire song lyrics. His collection of poems Phantom was the 2024 winner of the Robert A. Gannon award.  Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Ben's Links https://www.instag...

David Walton is a former Green Beret and has written multiple books for people interested in attending Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Check out David's previous interview on Ep. 188. Support the show https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys David's site https://www.tfvoodoo.com 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad 00:00:...

Danny Rodriguez is a former Army mortarman that served in Iraq and Afghanistan. His unit was involved in the 2009 Battle of Kamdesh and he earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his actions. Following his enlistment, he used his GI Bill to attend college and walk-on to the Clemson football team. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags https://www. ANGLICOshop.com http...

Michael Hanthorne served as a motor transport operator, but during the Second Battle of Fallujah, his primary responsibility was as the 'body bag guy.' Brian Moran, a third-generation Marine radio operator, was tasked with coordinating the pickup of fallen fighters and logging all radio traffic to and from the Potato Factory. Cheryl Ites, who joined the Marine Corps in 1974, led this motley crew,...

Jack Murphy is a former Green Beret and Army Ranger Sniper that has served on multiple combat deployments. He also hosts the Team House Podcast and has written multiple books. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys The Team House Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@TheTeamHousePodcast 

Greg Coker is a 160th SOAR AH-6 "Little Bird" pilot and says the platform is the greatest helicopter ever created. Greg Has 6200 hours of night vision google flying time and 1500 hours of combat flight hours under his belt. Listen to the entire interview on Ep. 168! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and as a paramilitary officer in clandestine operations. His clandestine operations include buying the stinger missile launcher used in the shoot-down of FLIPPER 75. Check out his book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergrpahics.com h...

Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and member of the National Guard. Kirk was in Ramadi as a Blackwater contractor during some of the heaviest fighting in 2005 and authored the book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale . This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the link  to learn more about their benefits for active duty...

Cody Anderson is a former Marine infantry assaultman and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Tech that took part in the invasion of Iraq with Kilo Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment. In this clip taken from Ep. 129, Cody details the opening hours of the invasion of Iraq. This clip is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Check out their education benefits for active duty military, v...

John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Force Recon Battalion. This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the link  to learn more about their benefits for active d...

Michael "Mick" Hawkes is a retired member of the UK's B Squadron 22 Special Air Service (SAS). Mick also served with 29 Commandos and 2 Para. His deployments included fighting in the Falkland War, surveillance operations in Northern Ireland, and counter-terrorism missions around the world. More than 20 minutes of extra content from this interview available on Patreon Support the show https://www.p...

Tom Satterly retired as a Delta Force Operator but began his Army career as an engineer stationed in Europe. Tom took advantage of opportunities to attend commando courses hosted by both the French and German militaries. Hear the entire conversation on Ep. 176 available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon. Support the show: https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcr...

John Dailey is a retired Marine sniper who served with the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 as the Chief Sniper. He was an original member of the unit and helped build their Sniper program from the ground up. In 2004, he and his team served in Iraq as part of a Navy Seal task unit and the snipers were successfully used to eliminate targets in Najaf. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com...

Troy Knight is a retired Australian combat controller (CCT), private military contractor, and author of Havoc-06. In this clip taken from Ep. 147 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, Knight talks about his first deployment as a CCT and how his team hit the ground running with kinetic operations on his first day in country. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com...

Jason Angell was an enlisted Marine infantryman that left the service after an injury and came back as an officer. He participated in the invasion of Iraq and also served as an ANGLICO Firepower Control Team leader during a deployment to Ramadi. Check out Jason's book through the link below! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/forme...

Robert Keller is a former Army Ranger, Green Beret, and Delta Force Operator. Robert now owns Range Werx Florida and provides tactics instruction across the country. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Robert's site https://www.rangewerx.com/

Clay Nygard is an ANGLICO Marine and artillery officer supporting the Georgian Liaison Teams working with the Republic of Georgia forces that were attacked at Patrol Base Orbi and Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi with two separate car bombs in the summer of 2013. The full interview (Ep. 179) is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! Support the show https://patreon.com/forme...

Doug Petersen was a dustoff pilot in the Vietnam War and was shot down two times during his tour. Doug earned the callsign DUSTOFF 34 after becoming an aircraft commander for the Bell UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) and flew over 950 combat hours. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.co... https://www.anglicoshop.com https://www.patreon.com/former... Doug's TedTalk https://www.youtube.com/watch?......

Marine F-4 Phantom pilot Jerry Geller was shot down in Vietnam while conducting a bombing run on an enemy mortar position. This clip is taken from Ep. 012 which is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon.  Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com

Kenneth Kraus is a former Marine embassy guard that was sent to Tehran to reinforce their posts during the Iranian Revolution. After terrorists breached the embassy walls, Ken and two other Marines fought back and ensured the safety of civilians before Ken was taken hostage and sent to the notorious Evin Prison for torture sessions. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANG...

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) at Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) attach to Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOT) for deployments after being trained and evaluated by some of the best fire supporters in the US military. This clip is taken from Ep. 142 with Ryan Stevens and is available on YouTube or ad free on Patreon.  Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys ht...

Eric Sauvé is a retired infantry officer that served with Canada's Royal 22e Régiment. Eric's military journey spanned from his entry into the Royal Military College of Canada to being an intelligence liaison with the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Eric's links Blo...