Former Action Guys Podcast

Jack Murphy is a former Army Ranger and Green Beret that attended Columbia University after leaving the military. He made a name for himself as an investigative journalist who has reported from Iraq, Syria, and other countries and has authored multiple books. Including his memoir, Murphy's Law. Support the podcast and website www.patreon.com/formeractionguys www.jcramergraphics.com www. ANGLICOsho...

Morgan Lerette explains the recruitment process he went through as a private military contractor for Blackwater during the early days of the Global War on Terror. He also talks about his Blackwater training prior to deploying to Iraq on a diplomatic security mission with the Department of State. This clip is taken from Ep. 119. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com Morg...

Dale Comstock is a former operator that served with the Joint Special Operation Commands Delta Force, as a Green Beret and a Mercenary. This clip is taken from Ep. 150 available now on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify and more! Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:28 Difference Between Mercenaries and Contractors 00:07:15 Path to Delta 00:10:18 Goin...

Ryan Hendrickson is a retired US Army Special Forces soldier that did 8 deployments to Afghanistan as a Green Beret. In his career, Ryan has earned a Silver Star, 4 x Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and other personal awards. In this clip taken from Ep. 169, Ryan describes being injured by an IED and the medevac process that followed. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com...

Michael Hanthorne is a US Marine that served as a motor transport operator during multiple deployments. In addition to running convoys on IED laden roads, Michaels unit was tasked with cleaning up enemy casualties during the second battle of Fallujah. We discuss Michael's journey in treating his PTSD from that event. 00:00:00 Intro / Unions 00:10:42 Mike's Military Background 00:18:28 IED Threats...

Matt Gunndlach is a retired Marine infantryman that served in Iraq with 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines during their 2005 rotation. "Ajax" Trueblood is an Air Force veteran and military historian that researched 3/2 and their deployment for his book Bastards and Brothers. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com

This clip was taken from Ep. 011 where retired infantryman SgtMaj Tracy Offutt describes his combat experience in Ramadi with Alpha Company 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment. This clip contains graphic descriptions of combat is not suitable for younger audiences.

This clip is taken from Ep. 072 of the Former Action Guys Podcast. Maj Thomas Schueman is a Marine Corps infantry officer and deployed as a platoon commander with Kilo Company of 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment during their hard-fought 2010 deployment to the Sangin Valley. 3/5 lost 25 men killed and had almost 200 wounded during the deployment. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionnguys jcra...

Wesley Morgan is a combat correspondent that has traveled to multiple war zones to uncover the greater context of the Global War on Terror. Morgan is the author of The Hardest Place: The American Military Adrift in Afghanistan's Pech Valley and has covered stories for news outlets like The Washington Post, New York Times, Politico, and others. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramerg...

Jacob Maldonado is a former United States Marine Corps radio operator that was shot outside of a convenience store by a LA gang member carrying a .44 Magnum. Jacob used his medical training to provide self-aid until the paramedics arrived by packing his own wound. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com

Jay Maldonado is a former Marine Corps radio operator that served with 2nd Battalion 9th Marines, 1st ANGLICO, and other units. Jay deployed with 2/9 to Afghanistan and also took part in the humanitarian efforts in Nepal after their devastating earthquake. Shortly after joining 1st ANGLICO, Jay was shot by a Los Angeles gang member while on weekend liberty. Support the show www.patreon.com/formera...

In this clip taken from Ep. 138 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta (SFOD-D) member Dale Comstock describes his first mission as a Delta operator. This clip has everything from helicopters taking too much ground fire to prison doors being blown off with "plenty" of C-4. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Want to be on the Form...

Ryan Stevens is a United States Marine JTAC that served with 2d ANGLICO, Raider Battalion, and Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Stevens has served in multiple combat zones and you can hear more of his story on Ep. 142 of the podcast. Support the podcast and website: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys www.jcramergraphics.com www. ANGLICOshop.com Podcast Links: YouTube: http://bit.ly/f...

LtGen David Bellon is the commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South. In this clip taken from Ep. 164, LtGen Bellon and Justin talk about the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the mental health of veterans that served in the Global War on Terror. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/former-action-guys-podcast-gear...

Nate Garens details his time with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) supporting the 1st Armored Division, 1st Infantry Division, and Naval Special Warfare (NSW) units in Ramadi, Iraq. Hear Nate's entire story on Ep. 009 and 038 of the Former Action Guys Podcast. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/former-action-guys-podcas...

Andrew Bustamante is a former Air Force Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer and former CIA agent. In this clip taken from Ep. 165, Andrew Bustamante describes working with America's nuclear weapons. Andrew's Website https://everydayspy.com/ Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/former-action-guys-podcast-gear

Chris "Dutch" Moyer is a retired JSOC operator and current tactics instructor. On 9/11, Dutch and his team were training in hand-to-hand combat when they were told about the attack on the World Trade Center. Just over a month later, Dutch and his team were assaulting Mullah Omar's compound outside of Kandahar (OBJ Gecko). This air assault raid is the longest in the history of warfare and Dutch sha...

Matt Gundlach is a retired United States Marine Corps infantryman and former staff non-commissioned officer in charge of the Marine Corps Shooting Team. Matt also hosts the @3GIQ Podcast and podcast and continues to be part of the shooting, hunting and outdoor community. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com Matt's podcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3gi...

This clip is taken from Ep. 004 with Michael Hanthorne. Michael volunteered to attach to 3rd Battalion 1st Marines for the battle and was assigned to clean up dead insurgents as the fight raged around them. Check out the entire interview on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

Ryan Rogers is a Marine Infantryman that served with Kilo Company 3rd Battalion 6th Marines during Operation Moshtarak in Marjah, Afghanistan. The realities of combat hit home quickly in this clip taken from Ep 151. Check out the entire interview now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more! Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com

March 19, 2004, Greg Coker and other Nightstalker pilots of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment are on a rare daytime mission to support troops in contact when enemy forces fired an SA-16 at Greg's helicopter. Hear Greg's full story on Ep. 168! Support the show: patreon.com/formeractionguys

Hasard Lee is a US Air Force officer that flys the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-35 Lightning II. Hasard has deployed in support of the war in Afghanistan and also creates YouTube videos showcasing different aspects of what it's like to be a pilot. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com Hasard's links https://www.youtube.com/c/HasardLee/ https://www.instagram.com/hasard...

Ryan Hendrickson is a retired Green Beret that went to Afghanistan 8 times with special forces units. Prior to serving in the Army, Ryan also did an enlistment in both the Navy and Air Force. Ryan now volunteers to go to Ukraine to help defuse mines. Support the show: patreon.com/formeractionguys Ryan's links: https://linktr.ee/rmhendrickson.tipofthespear

Greg Coker served in the United States Army as an enlisted infantryman and warrant officer pilot who worked his way up to be a Little Bird pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. We discuss his missions with Delta Force, Rangers and other special operations units and talk about him being shot down in Iraq. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jc...

Chris Martin is a law enforcement officer that served with the DC Metro Police. Chris made a career change and began working as a Law Enforcement Professional training Afghanistan Police at different levels. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/former-action-guys-podcast-gear Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://forms.g...