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Mike Mahroney is credited with having saved 5,324 lives with his teammates over the course of his career as a PJ. An iconic INDOC (Pararescue Indoctrination Course) instructor for many years, Mike earned the nickname “The Abyss” from his students for his brilliant, unconventional techniques of mentoring & teaching. Mike was one of Jason's PJ INDOC instructors in 2009, and the two have rem...

Join SOCOM Athlete as we conduct a LIVE Q&A and interview w/ Navy SEAL Sniper Aaron of SEAL Team 8 & SEAL Team 2. Aaron is interviewed by former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) & 2-Sport NCAA Athlete, Jason Sweet. Aaron & Jason attended Navy HALO school together in June of 2010 and have stayed friends since. In this episode, Aaron discusses his early years, experiences/challenges at B...

Join SOCOM Athlete as we Q&A LIVE w/ Air Force Special Warfare Recruiters TSgt Rosa & TSgt Spencer. Also joining the LIVE Q&A is Connor Matthews, pro MMA fighter & former USAF CCT (Combat Controller) and Jason Sweet former 2-Sport NCAA Athlete, USAF PJ, and human performance consultant/researcher. • Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/ • Subscribe to our YouT...

Father-Son Parescuemen Maurice & Jason Sweet served at the same team at the same time at the 306th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. Maurice was originally a PJ in the 1980's and early 90's. He re-enlisted in 2010 at the age of 44 to yet again serve as an Air Force Pararescumen...But this time, he would serve by at his son's side. Join SOCOM Athlete's...

Host Jason Sweet interviews his former student Matt after attending his RASP graduation, Class 3-20 in Fort Benning, Georgia. Jason tells of his experience attending the graduation & briefly discusses the path from a recruiting and fitness standpoint to attend RASP, and steps to prepare for success. Army Rangers are the United States’ premier light infantry fighting force, specializing in raid...

Host Jason Sweet interviews his former student John after attending his CCT graduation. As a USAF Combat Controller (CCT) Graduate & Former SOCOM Athlete Student, John discusses his path from Navy ROTC & a member of the SOCOM Athlete Arizona Training Group to his journey in becoming an elite USAF Combat Controller. "First There!" John has a great story to tell, giving stories, ti...

What are the differencs between Navy SEALs & other Special Operations careers like Air Force Pararescue (PJ)? Which training is harder? PJ or SEAL? Retired Navy SEAL Officer Isaiah Staley was a PJ that commissioned and became a CRO (Combat Rescue Officer) before cross-training into the Navy to become a SEAL. He is interviewed by SOCOM Athlete founder Jason Sweet, a former PJ & 2-sport NCAA...