Former Action Guys Podcast

Jaime Gallardo is a former Marine Corps EOD tech that served with MARSOC and MLG. Gallardo continues to work in the field as a civilian instructor and also runs the @financial.enabler Instagram account where he shares financial advice for service members. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Jaime's site https://financialenabler....

Ed Darack is an American author of multiple books including the controversial Victory Point that provides more detail to the Navy Seal Lone Survivor story. Ed was embedded with 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines and interviewed multiple participants of Operation Red Wings. Ed has also written about the shoot down of Extortion 17 and has another book in the works. Support the show https://patreon.com/former...

Vishal Amin is a former United States Marine Corps F/A-18 weapon system officer (WSO) and enlisted military policeman. Following his 2014 deployment, Vishal was targeted on an !s!s attack list. Vishal now works at Microsoft and maintains a pulse on cyber security and emerging technologies. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Vis...

Brett Crozier is a retired Navy captain that commanded the USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Blue Ridge. He is also a naval aviator that is qualified to fly both the SH-60 Seahawk and F/A-18 platforms. Brett also authored his book Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com/...

Adam Walker is a former Marine infantryman that served with 6th and 7th Marine Regiments. Adam deployed for the invasion of Iraq with 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment and returned less than a year later to Al-Qa'im where he was injured by small arms and shrapnel. Adam is also a published author with work featured in the Marine Corps Gazette, War Horse, We Are the Mighty, and others. Support the s...

Brian Russell is a retired artillery officer in the United States Marine Corps. Following his battery time as a Lieutenant, Brian served with the headquarters element of MARSOC before becoming the commanding officer for 1st ANGLICO. Following his command tour, Russell served with US Cyber Command and got to see a quiet part of the military in action. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeracti...

Tommy Kerley is a former Marine fire support man and Joint Fires Observer (JFO) that served in Iraq with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance and Afghanistan with 1st Battalion 2nd Marines. Tommy also runs the Raise the Black Instagram account that advocates for military mental health. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeracti... https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Raise the Blac...

Nate Cornacchia is a former Green Beret that served more than a decade with Army Special Forces. Nate served on jump, dive, and mountaineering teams during his career. During one of his multiple deployments to Afghanistan, Nate's team was ambushed resulting in multiple casualties and multiple valor awards for his team. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.c...

Dr. David Walton is a retired Special Forces officer with 25 years of experience as a Green Beret. With deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and global assignments across tactical, operational, and strategic levels, Dr. Walton brings invaluable insights to national security conversations. Walton also teaches National Security Studies and Executive Leadership, with expertise in Security Strategy, Orga...

Gary Edgington, a law enforcement and counter-terrorism veteran, hails from a family of dedicated officers. His law enforcement journey, both inspiring and harrowing, began at the LA Sheriff’s Academy, where he suffered a personal tragedy when his father was killed in the line of duty during his third week of training. Undeterred by his father's death, Gary served in several Southern California de...

In this heart-stopping clip from Episode 183 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, we take a deep dive into the experience of Ryan Stevens, a former Marine JTAC. During a close-quarters confrontation with the enemy on his maiden deployment with MARSOC, Ryan inadvertently relayed his own position for an air strike. The resulting A-10 gun-run led to a catastrophic impact on friendly forces. Despite thi...

Cody Anderson & Aren Brandfass are MARSOC plank holders and each did multiple deployments with the Marine Raiders. After leaving the military, both men supported Special Operations Command as contractors. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com Cody and Aren's Podcast instagram.com/stranger_pod/ 00:00:00 Intro | MARSOC Farming Network 00:01:57 Fratrici...

Ed Ford is a Marine Recon veteran and Alan Chaisson is a veteran Navy Corpsman. Both men decided to try private military contracting during the Global War on Terror. Now, they join us to discuss their careers and their new book Pony Express about logistics runs in some of the most dangerous parts of the world. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com 00:00:...

Jeff Depatie is a retired Canadian soldier that served with their equivalent of Delta Force, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2). As a special operations sniper, Jeff was used to stressful events that cause PTSD and has become an advocate for PTSD recovery techniques. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com Jeff's sites thespecialforcesexperience.com/ posttraumatic...

Ryan Stevens is a former Marine Corps Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) that completed 3 deployments with ANGLICO, 3 with MARSOC, and 4 with Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU). Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com Ryan's Site fullarmorfarm.com 00:00:00 Intro | Post-Service Care 00:08:57 Growing a Community 00:15:23 Going to MARSOC 00...

Scott Campbell is a retired Marine infantry officer that served in the Reconnaissance, Special Operations, and ANGLICO communities in different capacities. Scott served with both 2nd and 4th Recon Battalions. He also helped stand-up 2nd ANGLICO following their reactivation in order to support the Global War on Terror. 00:00:00 Intro | CO of 2d ANGLICO 00:07:39 Building JTACs 00:09:50 Keyhole CAS 0...

Yonel Dorelis is a search and rescue pilot that retired from the military after serving with four branches. He started as a Marine officer and transferred to the Navy as a CH-46 pilot. After leaving the Navy, he joined the Army National Guard as a Huey pilot before finally joining active duty Air Force as an HH-60 Combat Search and Rescue pilot. Join us for this wild ride. Support the show patreon...

Matt Klein is an Army infantryman and veteran of two deployments to Iraq with 3rd Infantry Division. Matt left the service and began working as a patrol officer for the NYPD before moving to the NYPD Detective Bureau as a sketch artist. Support the podcast patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com Matt's Links https://www.instagram.com/mattrendar/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/B...

Brad Thomas is a retired Delta Force operator who also served with 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment during the Battle of Mogadishu that was depicted in the film Blackhawk Down. Brad's full interview is Ep. 178 and is available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more! 00:00:00 Intro / First Missions in Mogadishu 00:02:18 First Contact 00:10:59 First American KIA 00:13:01 Kill Switch Enga...

Clay Nygard is a United States Marine Corps artillery officer that served with 1st ANGLICO and 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment in Afghanistan. Nygard's ANGLICO team was attacked on two separate occasions by SVIBIEDs during their deployment with the Georgian military. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com Clay's website knockitoffdesigns.com 00:00:00 In...

Brad Thomas is a retired Delta Force Operator and Army Ranger who served in multiple war zones. In this episode, we discuss his role in the Battle of Mogadishu with 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. Following his service, Brad started the band Silence and Light with fellow Army Ranger Jason Everman. Support the podcast patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com Brad's Links...

Tony Musselman was a United States Marine Corps JTAC that was sent to Marjah with 2nd Battalion 6th Marines as a combat replacement after fellow JTAC Jason Calo was killed in combat. Tony had barely graduated from TACP school when he got his orders and it set the theme for the rest of his career. Tony deployed multiple times with 5th ANGLICO, 2/6, and MARSOC before leaving the service. Support the...

Cody Anderson is an EOD tech and former infantryman in the United States Marine Corps. Cody currently works as an EOD contractor and has over 16 years of experience within the field. In this clip taken from Ep. 129 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, Cody describes the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Eglin, FL which is where all US military EOD experts conduct their initial training. He...

Tom Satterly is retired United States Army Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta. Prior to serving with Delta, Tom was a combat engineer that attended the German Ranger school, French Commando Course and other specialized training that he credits with preparing him to undertake Delta selection. Support the show: patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com Tom's Links htt...