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GRP 185-De Oppresso Liber: My Conversation with Special Forces Officer Francis Racioppi

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GRP 185-De Oppresso Liber: My Conversation with Special Forces Officer Francis Racioppi

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Francis Racioppi, the host of the Jedburgh podcast, is joining me for this week's episode. Francis, a former Green Beret and infantry officer, served multiple tours to Iraq and Africa. Through discussing the complexities of the conflict in Iraq and leading men on the battlefield, Francis gives excellent insight into the bigger picture.

He spent time in Africa looking at different forces and assessing what groups could be turned into special operations units to combat radical terrorism on the continent—founder of FRsix, where he advises businesses and leaders seeking to improve themselves, their teams, and organizations.

Main Takeaways

  • The Jedburghs 

  • Infantry 

  • Complexities of the Iraq War

  • Army Special Forces

  • Africa

  • Leadership

Check out Francis's company and podcast:

https://frsix.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jedburgh-podcast/id1558608802

This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit ⁠⁠www.4patriots.com⁠⁠ and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. 

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Music provided by Caspian:

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GRP 165-Chaos was the law of nature; Order was the dream of man: A conversation with a Marine Corps General

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GRP 165-Chaos was the law of nature; Order was the dream of man: A conversation with a Marine Corps General

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My guest for this week's podcast is retired Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro. Punaro went on to serve for 34 years, finishing his career as the Commanding Officer of the 4th Marine Division and reaching the rank of Two Star General. He was shot during a firefight as a young Officer leading Marines against an enemy position in Vietnam.

After the war, he went to work for Senator Sam Nunn in National Security matters serving as his director of National Security Affairs and then as Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. His latest book, "The Ever Shrinking Fighting Force." Highlights the issue of how more money being spent is not equating to a more effective fighting force. We discussed General Punaro's time in Vietnam, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China, and his book. Tune in.

Main Takeaways

  • Being shot by a sniper

  • CPL Roy Hammonds saves Punaro and gets killed shortly after

  • Working National Security for Senator Sam Nunn

  • Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

  • Russia's invasion of Ukraine

  • The Ever Shrinking Fighting Force

Connect with Arnold Punaro

Website

Book


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www.globalrecon.net

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Music provided by Caspian:

www.caspian.band

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GRP 113-The Graveyard of Empires: Afghanistan

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GRP 113-The Graveyard of Empires: Afghanistan

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Episode 113: Back on the podcast co-hosting is Tim Kulczak, the creator of the Veterans Project. Our guest for today’s episode is author and British Army combat veteran Gez Jones. We took a dive into the conflict in Afghanistan from various points as it is a complex situation. Hilarious stories were told as were serious ones. We talked about the failures of western leadership regarding tactics and rules of engagement. We discussed the culture of rape that exist in some areas of Afghanistan where women and children are systematically abused. You guys are going to enjoy this.

 

O:00-Intro

 

3:56-Inserting into Afghanistan

 

44:55-The perception of time

 

1:04:00-Combat story. Asymmetrical warfare.

 

1:53:26-Culture of rape: Abuse of women and children  

 can keep up with Tim Kolczak at:

www.thevetsproject.com

www.instagram.com/theveteransproject

 

 

Geraint Jones is on Instagram at:

www.instagram.com/grjbooks

 

 

Follow my co-host and my pages on social media. Links below.

 

Global Recon:

www.Globalrecon.net

 

https://www.instagram.com/igrecon

 

https://www.instagram.com/blackopsmatter

 

 

www.twitter.com/igrecon

 

https://www.facebook.com/GlobalReconPodcast/

 

 

HP Lefler:

https://www.instagram.com/4runner.freyja

 

 

Chantel Taylor:

https://www.instagram.com/mission_critical

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/altern8rv

 

Music provided by Caspian:

 

www.caspianmusic.net

 

 

 

 

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GRP 100-War Dogs:The Story of a Special Missions Operator

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GRP 100-War Dogs:The Story of a Special Missions Operator

 

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GRP 100- For the 100th episode of the Global Recon Podcast we have an extremely special episode. On with us is retired Special Missions Operator Dave Nielsen. Dave served first with the 75th Ranger Regiment and then went into a Special Missions unit as an assaulter, dog handler, and sniper. His story was featured in the HBO documentary released on the 13th of this month called "War Dogs" executive produced by actor Channing Tatum.

This documentary shows the story of three dog handlers and their canine counterparts from the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). It's a raw, realistic view of what it's like going into combat with these warrior dogs and what its like post-military. Dave talked about his combat jump into Panama in 1989 as a young Ranger. He shared stories of his dog "Pepper" who was killed while rooting out an enemy from a sewer hole in Iraq on the banks of the Tigris River. They searched for her all night but had to leave once the sun was coming up as they were in enemy-held territory. We talked about the mindset required to pass selection for special operations, and the mindset required to surmount any obstacle in life. Enjoy. RIP Pepper. 

0:00-Episode overview

3:48-Episode introduction with Chantel Taylor

17:33- Introduction to Dave's career in the Army. Combat jumped into Panama with the 75th Ranger Regiment in 1989. 

22:12-Military Working Dog Pepper

55:54-Mindset and passing selection. Fear of success 

1:03:00-SOF K-9 Memorial

Here is the link to the SOF K-9 memorial page ran by Dave's wife Laura, and a former unit operator:

www.sofk9memorial.com

 

Here is the link to the full documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojVq2Sa-PD0

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Global Recon:

www.Globalrecon.net


https://www.instagram.com/blackopsmatter


www.twitter.com/igrecon


https://www.facebook.com/GlobalReconPodcast/

 

HP Lefler:

https://www.instagram.com/4runner.freyja

 

Chantel Taylor:

https://www.instagram.com/mission_critical


https://www.instagram.com/altern8rv

 

Music provided by Carson Aune: "A soldiers Best Friend"

http://www.carsonaune.com

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GRP 99-Jason Hall: Screen Writer for "American Sniper" Director for "Thank You For Your Service"

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GRP 99-Jason Hall: Screen Writer for "American Sniper" Director for "Thank You For Your Service"

 

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GRP 99-Our guest for this weeks episode is Jason Hall. Jason wrote the screen play for "American Sniper" and is the director for "Thank You For Your Service". His latest film is based on the book of the same title written by David Finkel. It's centered around Adam Schumann a U.S. Army Combat veteran and some of the final moments of this last deployment into Iraq with a focus on his return home. This movie highlights the struggle that some combat veterans face upon returning from war not only with the physical and mental damage , but in getting help from Veterans Affairs.

Jason shared a funny story about how he met Navy SEAL Sniper Chris Kyle. We talked about what it was like working behind the scenes for this film, and some of the issues that are faced by combat veterans. Enjoy. 

0:00-Episode overview

3:06-Jason Hall's career in Hollywood

5:47-How Jason met Navy SEAL Sniper Chris Kyle

17:57-Entering the window of a human brain that has undergone traumatic brain injury but doing so on a massive scale. Helping turn the corner on these issues. 

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Global Recon:

www.Globalrecon.net

 

https://www.instagram.com/igrecon

 

https://www.instagram.com/blackopsmatter

 

 

www.twitter.com/igrecon

 

https://www.facebook.com/GlobalReconPodcast/

 

HP Lefler:

https://www.instagram.com/4runner.freyja

 

Chantel Taylor:

https://www.instagram.com/mission_critical

 

https://www.instagram.com/altern8rv

 

 

Music provided by Caspian:

www.caspianmusic.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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