170: : Part 1 – Mike Denton – US Army Paratrooper combat vet & Orlando Police Officer

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🗓️ 11 November 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Murph welcomes Mike Denton, a decorated and wounded military veteran, and Orlando police officer. Mike shares his experiences in the US Army, being a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Chosen Company, and his 15-month deployment to Afghanistan. They discuss the Battle of Wanat that was covered in the book, “The Chosen Few” by Gregg Zoroya. Mike highlights the complexities of military operations, the importance of leadership, and the emotional toll of war on soldiers. Mike shares harrowing accounts of bravery, loss, and the overwhelming odds faced by his unit, providing a poignant reflection on military service and the sacrifices made by soldiers.

Mike talks about his journey into law enforcement, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness, the significance of training and development, and the need for community support. He emphasizes that it's okay to seek help and shares personal experiences that shaped his understanding of family and work-life balance.

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0:00.0	That book has a picture of that tow truck after everything's ever said and done,
0:04.0	and it's just melted to the ground.
0:05.5	Oh, my gosh.
0:06.5	Now, you guys are pretty much being overrun, aren't you?
0:08.8	I mean, the odds are just so overwhelming.
0:11.2	The amount of RPGs, the rocket-propelled grenades that are being fired in at you,
0:15.3	the small arms fire.
0:16.4	It was a constant barrage of explosions and machine gun fire.
0:21.3	And it did kind of just pick a direction and shoot because it's coming from everywhere.
0:42.4	Hey, everybody. Welcome back to the very next episode of Game of Crimes with Murph in the morning.
0:49.1	I can't tell you how much I appreciate you coming back every week, supporting me and supporting the show here, and especially supporting our guest.
1:00.0	Now, you hear me say every week, I bring on some of the biggest studs and stud-est that you'll find anywhere. A lot of these folks, they're not on other people's podcast. I go searching for folks.
1:03.9	It's nice still having friends in the law enforcement and the military community that make recommendations. And this guy today, oh my gosh, it's totally before we start. I typically
1:09.5	have one page of notes on an outline.
1:12.0	I have two and a half pages today.
1:14.1	This is, it's going to be, I've been looking forward to this one for quite a while.
1:17.4	So it's my honor and pleasure to welcome today's guest, and that's Mike Dent.
1:22.5	Mike, welcome to the show, brother.
1:24.1	Hey, everybody.
1:24.6	Thank you very much for having me, sir. Oh, it stopped calling me, sir, and don't call me Mr. Murphy.
1:29.8	And we've been over this about four times already today.
1:33.0	I know.
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