Operator Syndrome

Steve tells more stories about Mike Bailey and Prince, his military working dog, and recounts a specific incident in Vietnam that gained them special recognition. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #vietnamwar #militaryworkingdogs

Steve begins a short series about his mentor Mike Bailey and his military working dog Prince. #history #podcast #veteran #vietnamwar #navyseals #militaryworkingdogs

Jose describes arriving at 3rd Ranger Battalion and immediately deploying to Iraq. (Audio warning: someone forgot to set their phone to silent) #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth #latino

We introduce Jose, a former Army Ranger who served alongside Patrick in the 3rd Ranger Battalion as a both a team leader and sniper. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth #latino

Patrick (former Army Ranger) and Steve (former Navy SEAL) finally detail how they met. Steve describes his last few years with the Reserve SEAL teams and how he closed out his second round of service. #history #podcast #navyseals #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

Steve remembers the fallen aircrew from Extortion 17. He discusses the trauma and stressors experienced by everyone at the command, to include himself. #history #podcast #navyseals #mentalhealth #veteran

David talks with Steve about joining the Marines and making the decision to join the famed Recon community. Part 2 of 2. #history #podcast #marines #veteran #mentalhealthawareness

Steve (former Navy SEAL) introduces David, a former Infantry and Reconnaissance Marine, and discuss his experiences in those communities. Part 1 of 2. #history #podcast #marine #veteran #mentalhealth

Steve continues to share his experience supporting the notifications and memorials of fallen Navy SEALs following the Extortion 17 helicopter downing. Part 2 of 2. #history #podcast #chaplain #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth

The Extortion 17 incident occurs within days of Steve showing up to DEVGRU as a Chaplain. He discusses what happened, and how the organization responded to honor the lost. Part 1 of 2. #history #podcast #chaplain #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth

Patrick closes out his series talking about what compelled him to do it in the first place. He concludes with his thoughts on processing his service in Iraq and Afghanistan. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

Patrick describes his civilian career thus far. He compares and contrasts "teamwork" and "leadership" against his time in the Rangers. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

Steve discusses how some chaplains reacted to his previous service as a SEAL and how he ultimately ended up at the Tier 1 command. #history #podcast #navyseals #mentalhealth #veteran

Steve describes how Navy Reserve detailing works and talks about his experience serving at the Pentagon. #history #podcast #navyseals #pentagon #mentalhealth #veteran

Patrick discusses what pushed him to seek VA support, with mixed results. Steve provides his experience and drops some interesting insights. #history #podcast #veteran #mentalhealth #armyrangers #navyseals

Patrick talks about an awkward transition into college life and gives his take on the National Guard. #history #podcast #armyrangers #nationalguard

Steve (former Navy SEAL) describes the curriculum at the Navy Chaplain School in more detail and talks about the follow-on Marine Field Course. He gets to spend some time in the woods again and dusts off his map reading skills.   #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #chaplain #marines

Steve (former Navy SEAL) describes the process for getting selected to, and then attending, Officer Development School (ODS) and the Navy Chaplain School.   #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #chaplain

Patrick (former Army Ranger) talks about the Rangers he served with who passed both during and after his service. Correction: Patrick references Ryan Long in the episode, but intended to say Derek Long. Ryan Long was A Co. 3/75 and KIA in 2003. RIP: Benjamin Dillon, James Patton, Anibal Santiago, Jason Santora, Andrew Nicol, Ryan Long, Derek Long (corrected), Andrew Rodriguez   #history #podc...

Patrick (former Army Ranger) talks about his last few months in the Army.   RIP Jon Coutchie, Ranger and Laguna Beach PD   #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

Steve talks about what drove him to ministry and discusses the rigors of seminary. He closes by detailing what motivated him to become a Navy chaplain.   #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth

Steve talks about feeling lost at first after leaving the SEAL teams and finally getting into college and back on track.   #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth

Patrick goes into more detail about his last deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 which includes the search for Bowe Bergdahl. He also discusses the loss of Ryan McGee.   #history #podcast #armyrangers #afghanistan #veteran #mentalhealth

Patrick talks about combat stress associated with his Mosul deployment and the loss of teammate Adam Bopp. Then he deploys, again...   #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

Steve (former Navy SEAL) talks about what it was like leaving his friends & teammates and how they reacted to the news.   #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth