Former Action Guys Podcast

Todd Opalski is a retired Marine infantry officer that served with Marine Recon, Delta Force, and conventional units in multiple war zones. Todd is the owner of Zen Commando and joins us today to discuss his military career and helping veterans. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/former-action-guys-podcast-gear Want to be on the Forme...

Andrew Bustamante is a former secret agent for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) that now runs his own business. Andrew is also a graduate from the US Air Force Academy. Andrew's Website https://everydayspy.com/ 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:/...

Lieutenant General David Bellon is the commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South. LtGen Bellon also served in the invasion of Iraq and both battles of Fallujah. 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.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5

Brandon Harris is a United States Marine Corps Infantryman that served in 3 combat deployments during his career. Including with A Co 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment during the assault on Marjah. 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.gle/9MuoSkz...

Harry Martinez is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and US Army National Guard that also volunteered to fight ISIS with his two sons. All three have military experience and used contacts to gain entry to Sinjar, Iraq to assist in the war. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/former-action-guys-podcast-gear Want to be on the Fo...

David Armstrong is a retired Marine artillery officer that hosts the Moments in Leadership Podcast where he engages the military's senior leadership in dialogue about their successes and failures. Dave has been on this show multiple times so check out his previous episodes and give his podcast a follow! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Websites https://www.jcramergraphics.com https...

Michael Farrell is an old friend of the show and joins me to catch up on current events and what he has been up to. Enjoy the show and make sure to show your support by making a donation on Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/formeractionguys

Charlie Benbow is a retire United States Marine infantry officer that served with 2D ANGLICO, 2/8, 2/2, 2/25 and others during his 23-year career. He completed 9 deployments and now serves as a field service rep for military systems. Support the podcast and website: www.patreon.com/formeractionguys www.jcramergraphics.com www. ANGLICOshop.com Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://f...

Tony Musselman is a former Fire Support Marine and JTAC in the United States Marine Corps. Tony served in combat with 5th ANGLICO, 2nd Battalion 6th Marines and Raider Battalion. After leaving the Marines, Tony earned a degree from Penn State University and now works in the field as a wildlife biologist. Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support the...

26 years of Delta Operator Chris Moyer's 31-year-career was spent with the Special Operation Command. In addition to serving with Ranger Battalion, Chris served with the Joint Special Operation Command and 19th Special Forces Group. His first mission with Delta was less than a month after Sept. 11th and he and his teammates would be some of the first soldiers fighting the War on Terror. Podcast li...

Blake Flannery is a retired United States Marine Corps Reconnaissance Man, veteran of multiple deployments, and civilian tactics instructor. Blake uses his social media accounts to share knowledge about fieldcraft he learned during a career in the infantry and recondo communities. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/formeractionguys

Daniel "Fitz" Fitzgerald is a Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) qualified Marine H-1 crew chief with deployments to Afghanistan and multiple Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs). During his 2012 deployment, Fitz's squadron was one of the units aboard Camp Bastion during the surprise Taliban assault that claimed two lives and multiple aircraft. Social media links: https://linktr.ee/formeractionguys

Robby Watson is a US Marine Infantryman that visited more than 20 countries during his four year enlistment. He also is an ultra runner that has completed 4 x 100 milers, 3 x 50 milers and 20+ 50k's. Literally insane. We get into his military time in Europe and different ports, winter training in Bridgeport when a CH-53 crashed, why Justin hates the MEU and more. Social media links: https://linktr...

Jonathan Eisele is a former officer in the United States Marine Corps and served with me as an Afghan National Army Advisor during our Sangin deployment in 2013. Jon is also a lifelong aviator and currently runs a paramotor school. Social media links: https://linktr.ee/formeractionguys Jon's Website: https://www.paramerica.us/ Resurgence Website: https://www.resurgenceppg.com/

Riley Compton is an active duty Marine and a member of the Team USA Developmental Bobsled Team. Compton was also recruited to play college softball by George Washington University and uses her experience to discuss the recent change in NCAA rules regarding athlete sponsorships.

Ryan Rogers is a United States Marine Corps rifleman with multiple deployments under his belt. In addition to serving with 3/2 and 3/6, Rogers was with Marine Security Forces and had a short stint on the Marine Corps boxing team. Check out his book Lions of Marjah and the Choices Not Chances podcast!

Dale Comstock is a former US Army Delta operator, Green Beret, private military contractor, author and more. Dale gives us a peek into his time with the elite Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta.

Old friend of the show Tracy Offutt is back to talk current events, military shenanigans, and whatever else we come up with. Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support the podcast and website: https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com

Fred Galvin is a United States Marine Corps Raider that came from the infantry and Recon communities. Galvin was the company commander for Fox Company, 2nd MSOB. Fox was the first MARSOC company to deploy and was falsely accused of murdering Afghan civilians after fighting through an ambush during their 2007 deployment to Afghanistan. Hear more about Fred's career on Ep. 083 where we go into more...

Troy Knight is a retired Australian Combat Control Team (CCT) airmen, private military contractor, author, and veteran of the conflicts in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. Knight talks about joining Australian military, becoming a contractor with missions around the world while also being a reservist, his CCT selection and follow-on training and his special operations deployments to Afghanistan....

Harry Martinez is a United States Marine, soldier, and law enforcement officer. He has deployed in support of operations in South America and the Middle East. Harry and his Marine infantryman sons also volunteered to fight with the Peshmerga as western volunteers. Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support the podcast and website: https://www.jcramerg...

Aren Brandfass is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served as a Marine infantryman, sniper, sniper instructor Reconnaissance Marine, and Marine Raider. Since leaving the service, Brandfass has worked as a military contractor that supports SOCOM in different capacities and he also co-hosts the Stranger by the Hour Podcast. Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://forms.gl...

Wesley Trumpler is a retired United States Marine Corps field artillery operations chief. Wes is also an avid hunter, outdoorsman and runner with his longest run being over 100 miles. Trumpler deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and multiple other countries during his 20 year career in the Marines. Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support the podcast and...

Robert Miller is a retired Marine fire support man that has served with multiple ANGLICO and combat arms units. Rob and his ANGLICO team took part in the invasion of Iraq with the British 148 Battery and he continued to deploy in support of the Global War on Terror. Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support the podcast and website: https://www.jcrame...

Ryan Stevens is a retired United States Marine Corps radio operator that served with 2d ANGLICO, Marine Raider Battalion, and Navy Special Warfare Development Group. Ryan has conducted 10 combat deployments and is the author of "Out of the Darkness: How a Special Operations Marine Found the Light." He and his wife are both retired from the Marine Corps and run Full Armor Farm in Maine. Full Armor...