Former Action Guys Podcast

William Bee was a Marine infantryman that was shot into unexpected notoriety when the Reuters photojournalist embedded with his team snapped a photo that would hit front pages worldwide. In this episode, we discuss Bee's deployments to Afghanistan and as part of the security forces in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support th...

Patrick Matisi was a combat engineer tasked with conducting route clearance in the highly volatile Afghanistan villages of Marjah and Sangin during Operation Enduring Freedom. During Matisi's 2011 deployment, he was shot in the shoulder by an enemy marksman in Sangin. Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support the podcast and website: www.jcramergraph...

Dale Comstock is a former US Army Delta Operator, Green Beret, private military contractor, and much more. Dale gives us a peek into his time with the elite Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta that includes his selection and missions he conducted. This was a really interesting interview and I look forward to our follow-up! Dale's website: https://www.dalecomstock.com/ Support the podcast a...

Michael is an old friend of the show and needs no introduction. In this episode we talk about all kinds of topics. Military shenanigans, what are NFTs, work life post service and more! Support the podcast and website: https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

Bryan Buckley joins us again to talk about the second half of his career (first half is Ep. 123). In this episode, we discuss the growth of MARSOC and its Raider Battalions, SOCOM's deadly summer in 2012, his work with the Helman Valley Grower's Company and more! HVGC Website https://www.hvgcompany.com/  Support the podcast and website:  https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com...

Greg Raith is a 13F (fire support specialist) in the United States Army and serves as a JTAC with the Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Prior to working with SOCOM, Raith was a fire support instructor at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Support the podcast and website: https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

Alexander Holder was an enlisted Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) specialist in the United States Marine Corps before temporarily leaving the service. He worked and attended college before the Marine Corps Reserves as an office. As an enlisted Marine, Holder took part in the invasion of Iraq with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 1st Tank Battalion. Support the p...

Joel Flores is back on the show and we talk about his post-military career as a law enforcement officer (LEO) before he gets cut off early to attend a trial. Joel and I worked together at 1st ANGLICO where he was the Communication Chief for Supporting Arms Liaison Team D (SALT D). Support the podcast and website: https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/...

Cody Anderson is a United States Marine infantryman that switched jobs to EOD after participatinng in the invasion of Iraq (Ep. 129). In this interview, we cover Cody's deployment in support of Operation Phantom Fury and he discusses the different types of threats he and the other fighters faced when assaulting the city. Support the podcast and website: https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www....

Elaina Rojas was a communications specialist for her Marine Special Operations Team but she began her career as a radio operator stationed in Okinawa, Japan. She had dreams of moving into an infantry-centric job but the Marine Corps Female Engagement Teams (FET) were being disbanded at this time. While seeking out a FET, another Marine let her know that the Marine Special Operations Command was lo...

Rob Bingham is an Army National Guard UH-60 pilot and CEO of the Colorado Veterans Project. He has deployed as an enlisted soldier to Iraq conducting detainee operations. As a pilot, Rob has deployed to Kosovo and has been activated to provide aerial support to firefighters in Colorado. Rob's links: Website: https://coloradoveteransproject.org/ Golf Website: https://cvpgolf.com/ Facebook: https://...

Cody Anderson was a United States Marine Corps assaultman that began his career with the Marine Corps Security Forces as part of their Recapture Tactics Team. Following 9/11, Cody was assigned to 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment and participated in the invasion of Iraq. Following his deployment, Cody requested a transfer to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and attended the MOS school in 2003. Su...

Cassidy Zacharyasz served as a mortarman in 3rd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment. Cassidy then changed jobs to become a Fire Support Man and, eventually, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com htpps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

Tracy Offutt is a former Marine Corps Sergeant Major, infantryman and all-around good dude. I'm glad to have him back on the show and we get caught up on what he's been doing with his retirement and BS about current events. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www,ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys 

Aren Brandfass spent more than 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and served as a machine gunner, sniper, Recon Marine, Marine Raider and more. In this episode, we discuss Aren's pre-9/11 career and his decision to get out of the Marines. He then describes signing back up after 9/11 and taking part in the invasion of Iraq as a sniper with 2nd Battalion 1st Marines. Following his deployment...

Larry Briar is a former Marine Infantryman that served with Marine Security Forces, 2d Battalion 4th Marines, 2d Battalion 6th Marines, and others. Briar took part in multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and aboard naval shipping. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www. ANGLICOshop.com htpps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

Travis Nardi, attending college via the Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program, served as a CH-46 Sea Knight crew chief and Recon Marine with 1st Recon Battalion. Travis shares experiences as a door gunner during humanitarian relief following Japan's devastating earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster, detailing protective measures against radiation exposure. He later jo...

Bryan Buckley is a Marine Infantry Officer that served with 2nd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment and conducted one deployment to Iraq with them before joining 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion. Bryan made another trip to Iraq with 2nd Recon where they were used in multiple roles ranging from reconnaissance and surveillance to light infantry. Following that deployment, Bryan requested a chance to try out a...

Tom Gathright is a United States Marine Infantryman turned reserve naval officer. In addition, Tom has worked as a Firefighter/EMT and private military contractor. Tom served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom with 3rd Battalion 6th Marines, served as part of the guard force during a rotation to Cuba, and was also part of the recent evac of the American embassy in Kabul as the Taliba...

Andrew Dimauro joins us this week and we talk about a multitude of things including our thoughts on Afghanistan, being prepared while visiting the wilderness, Andrew's role as a machinist, and more. Always good to have someone on that I personally served with and I'm glad Andrew made the time. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com  https://www....

Josiah Trandahl is a United States Marine Corps Reserves officer with a background in artillery. After serving with Mike Battery in Chattanooga, TN, Trandahl transferred to 4th ANGLICO out of West Palm Beach, FL. We start the show off by talking about Josiah's brewery in Gallatin, TN and some of the hurdles he had to jump to get it opened to the public. Big Trouble Brewing is now open and I wish h...

Morgan Lerette joined the Air National Guard prior to 9/11 and was called to active duty to support the newly minted Global War on Terrorism. After his first deployment to Oman, Lerette provided security for expeditionary airfields during the invasion of Iraq. Following that deployment, Lerette was approached about joining the private security firm Blackwater by a former Force Recon Marine that he...

Jason Angell joins us again on the Former Action Guys Podcast. This week we get into his time with 1st ANGLICO during their 2006 deployment to Ramadi. Jason and his Firepower Control Team (FCT) supported US Army forces during combat operations in one of the deadliest cities in Iraq at the time. Following that deployment, Jason returned to Iraq as part of a personal security detachment and he refle...

Kevin Shipton is a former active duty artillery officer that still serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserves (USMCR). This is in addition to his full-time job as a police officer in California. Shipton is a combat veteran and has served with 10th Marines, 6th Marines, 1st ANGLICO, and 3D ANGLICO. In this episode, we discuss life in the USMCR compared to active duty and how Shipton felt abo...

Cameron Langland served in the United States Marine Corps and we cover a good portion of his military career in Ep. 031 (audio only). In this episode, we take a deep dive into Cameron's three-year road trip in his RV named Lucy. This trip took him around the United States, Mexico, Central and South America. How this journey commenced is a tale worthy of its own movie and I think the listeners will...