Stories from Spec Ops - Celebrating Veteran's Day 2024 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 2013

Mike Drop

Mike Ritland

Society & Culture, Documentary, Politics, News

4.9 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 11 November 2024

⏱️ 165 minutes

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From the Navy SEALs, to Delta Force, Marines, and the French Foreign Legion—this Veteran's Day, we're honoring all America’s warriors with five unforgettable stories from former Mike Drop guests. Every November 11th, America celebrates its service men and women, reflecting on the heroism of those who have selflessly served our great nation. For some this is a day of gratitude, and for others, a day of regret. Each veteran featured has a unique journey, from moments of courage and sacrifice to powerful experiences that helped shape them into the men they are today. USMC Veteran Ryan Rogers reflects on the times he was made to be a man of his word in Afghanistan, while Delta Force operator Tom Satterly recounts the intense Battle of Mogadishu—more commonly known as Black Hawk Down. Navy SEAL and French Foreign Legionnaire Taylor Cavanaugh opens up about his battle with addiction and redemption in France; Navy SEAL Zack Ferguson speaks on family, duty, and devastation; and the Sheriff of Baghdad, John 'Shrek' McPhee, shares remarkable solo missions, including his role in bringing down Saddam Hussein’s sons. It’s been an honor sharing the stage with such remarkable men and having the opportunity to share their stories with our listeners. A sincere and heartfelt thank you to those who have served, and the family and citizens that support their efforts. Happy Veteran’s Day. Subscribe to the Mike Drop Patreon Page to see Ad-Free Episodes Early + Bonus Content at https://www.patreon.com/mikedrop ---------- Support Ryan Rogers - Full Mike Drop Episode 172: https://youtu.be/wBEe7A6hlRQ Website: https://choicesnotchancespodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqcmxKqaR4dIFFpaJxhtrQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choicesnotchancespodcast Support Tom Satterly - Full Mike Drop Episode 153: https://youtu.be/-wDcQqiOpqQ Website: https://www.tomsatterly.com Podcast: All Secure with Tom & Jen: https://allsecure.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomsatterly Support Taylor Cavanaugh - Full Mike Drop Episode 165: https://youtu.be/JhFOHZ9CbRo Website: https://www.taylorcavanaugh.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tcavofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcavofficial Support Zack Ferguson - Full Mike Drop Episode 192: https://youtu.be/WVEPGjBgBPw Website: https://zackkferg.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zackkferg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zackkferg Support John McPhee - Full Mike Drop Episode 195: https://youtu.be/NGmxiQXYXlc Website: https://sobtactical.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sobtactical Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobtactical ---------- Sponsors: Beam Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout! ---------- SLNT Go SILENT Today at https://slnt.com/mikedrop to save 15% plus FREE SHIPPING on qualifying orders. Stay ahead of what's coming and help secure your privacy today at https://slnt.com/mikedrop! ---------- TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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