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#80 John Lovell - 75th Rangers’ Deadly Gunfight and Near-Death Ambush | Part 2

Oct 24, 2023

Former Army Ranger John Lovell vividly recounts his career in 2nd Ranger Battalion, including a deadly ambush and near-death experiences. They discuss the purpose of sharing personal experiences, logistics and challenges in Afghanistan, frozen in fear during combat, and surviving by the grace of God. The discussion also touches on supporting veterans, overcoming loss, and reintegrating into civilian life.

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John Lovell

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The importance of staying calm and composed in high-pressure situations and learning to control fear and react effectively.

The necessity of making calculated decisions in the chaos of combat to protect oneself and the team.

The resilience, adaptability, and mental strength required in combat situations to overcome fear and make split-second decisions.

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Early experiences and preparation in combat

In this podcast episode, the speaker reflects on their early experiences in combat and the preparation leading up to their first deployment. They discuss the mixture of fear and determination they felt, constantly praying for guidance and focusing on doing what they were told. The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying calm and composed in high-pressure situations, and how they gradually learned to control their fear and react effectively. They share personal stories of freezing in a doorway during an intense mission and struggling to navigate a challenging battlefield. Despite their mistakes and moments of fear, they highlight the valuable lessons learned and the growth they experienced as a result.

The Importance of Staying Calm in Security Situations

00:52

Mentally preparing for aggression during room clearing operations

00:50

Introduction

4min

The Purpose of Sharing Personal Experiences

10min

Landing in Afghanistan and Iraq

8min

Logistics and Everyday Life in Country

22min

Functional Mushroom Supplements and Supporting Veterans

4min

Frozen in Fear: Overcoming a Moment of Paralysis in Combat

18min

Winter Surge Mission in the Hindu Kush

20min

Surviving by the Grace of God

15min

Loss, Reintegration, and the Veteran Community

2min

John Lovell is a former Army Ranger turned creator, homesteader and best-selling author. Lovell is the founder of the Warrior Poet Society, a values-based community geared towards training, preparedness, and spirituality.

Part two of this four part series is all about Lovell's career as an Army Ranger in 2nd Ranger Battalion. Lovell served on multiple combat deployments during the Global War On Terror. Lovell vividly recounts the early days of the war, shortly after the 9/11 attacks and a deadly ambush that would be one of the closest calls of his career.

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John Lovell Links:

Book — http://warriorpoetway.com

Website — http://warriorpoetsociety.com

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