Drago Dzieran: The Pledge to America
The Jack Carr Channel
Jack Carr
4.9 • 2.8K Ratings
🗓️ 13 September 2023
⏱️ 160 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
Today’s guest is Drago Dzieran.
Drago is an author, entrepreneur, retired Navy SEAL, and former political prisoner.
Born in communist Poland, Drago immigrated to the United States in 1984 after being imprisoned for his political activism against the oppressive regime.
Drago enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1991. Over his 20 years in the SEAL Teams, he served as a member of SEAL Team 2, SEAL Team 4, and as a BUD/s Instructor. He took part in over 100 combat missions in Iraq, earning the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor, and the Army Commendation Medal.
After his military retirement, Drago started a career as a software engineer. Additionally, he founded the Navy SEALs Fund – Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing the financial burden of all UDT/SEAL teammates, including Gold Star Families who need assistance. He also founded ConnectZing, a censorship-free social media network.
Drago’s memoir, The Pledge to America: One Man’s Journey from Political Prisoner to U.S. Navy SEAL, is out now.
To learn more about Drago, follow him on Instagram @dragodzieran and visit dragodzieran.com.
SPONSORS:
Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org
PARD: Go to www.pard.com to get your TD32 Multi-Spectral Riflescope today and follow @PARD_USA.
8 Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/DangerClose and save $150 on the Pod Cover
Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!
Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
Featured Gear
SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.
Featured Gear
SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.
Black Rifle Coffee Silencer Smooth Blend
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | Introducing the PARD TD32 Multispectral Rifle Scope, combining thermal and night vision |
| 0:06.8 | for unbeatable performance. |
| 0:09.0 | Effortlessly switch between daytime night vision and thermal modes with a picture-in-picture |
| 0:14.0 | feature, spot targets accurately with thermal and night vision precision. |
| 0:19.1 | Hit your mark every time, day or night, with a built-in 1200-yard laser rangefinder. |
| 0:24.9 | Upgrade your shooting game with a TD32 Multispectral Rifle Scope by PARD. |
| 0:30.6 | I'm installing this on a rifle this week, and I'm fired up to give it a run. |
| 0:35.6 | Go to pard.com to get your TD32 Multispectral Rifle Scope today. |
| 0:42.1 | This is The Danger Close Podcast, beyond the books but me, Jack Carter. |
| 0:59.8 | Welcome to The Danger Close Podcast, an ironclad original presented by Navy Federal Credit |
| 1:04.2 | Union. |
| 1:05.2 | My guest today is my friend and seal teammate, Drago Zaron. |
| 1:10.2 | Drago is born in 1960 in Poland, was imprisoned for what is essentially political activism |
| 1:16.2 | came to the United States in the 1980s, became a seal and served in combat. |
| 1:22.0 | His book is called The Pledge to America, one man's journey from political prisoner to |
| 1:27.5 | US Navy Seal. |
| 1:29.5 | And now, without further ado, here's Drago. |
| 1:37.7 | You might see that I collaborate with ironclad on a lot of different projects. |
| 1:41.4 | In fact, I have worked with them on my book trailers, this podcast, as well as a few other |
| 1:45.5 | exciting endeavors that are currently in development. |
| 1:49.1 | Ironclad teams up with some of the biggest brands in the world to create dynamic films, |
| 1:53.5 | series, podcasts, and ad campaigns. |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Jack Carr, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Jack Carr and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.