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😤 [VIDEO] - "STOP Funding Ukraine!" - Ukrainian Battalion Commander GOES OFF | Mark Turner • 162

Oct 16, 2023

Guest Mark Turner, an ex-Recon-Marine, discusses training Ukrainian soldiers, in-your-face tactics, creating Overwatch Foundation, childhood, chasing Al-Zarqawi, and post-war difficulties.

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Mark Turner

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Training Ukrainian soldiers involved teaching basic infantry tactics, adapting to lack of military experience.

Language and cultural barriers presented challenges during training, emphasizing the importance of effective communication.

Soldiers had to differentiate between real danger and the need to continue training despite ongoing conflict.

Reconnecting with the veteran community provided a sense of support and empowerment.

Finding personal purpose through faith and encouraging others to search for their own path to healing.

Sharing post-military experiences can help support healing, raise awareness, and provide resources for veterans.

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Training Ukrainian soldiers and working with a charity group

During the podcast episode, the speaker recounts his experience training a platoon-sized group of Ukrainian soldiers who had recently enlisted in the army to defend their country from invasion. The training focused on basic infantry tactics such as patrolling, teamwork, and movement and fire coordination. The speaker reflects on the lack of prior military experience and discipline among the soldiers and how they had to adapt and learn quickly. Additionally, the speaker mentions their involvement with a charity group that was mobilizing to support the war effort. They designed and produced bandoliers to provide a makeshift gear solution for the soldiers who lacked proper equipment.

Introduction

3min

Preparation and Journey to Ukraine

5min

Crossing the Border to Ukraine

12min

Training with the Ukrainian Military and the Influx of Volunteers during a Conflict

5min

Training Ukrainian soldiers without proper weaponry

17min

Discussion of a Video and Bandolier Design

2min

Training Ukrainian Soldiers

15min

Choosing the Marine Corps: A Connection to America

19min

Deployments and the Weight of History

8min

10.

Struggling with Anger and Connection

12min

11.

Searching for Something Bigger

28min

12.

Fundraising for Ukrainian Soldiers

14min

13.

Challenges and Confusion in the Ukrainian Conflict

20min

14.

Continuing the Conversation and Discussing Funding Needs

2min

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(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Mark Turner is an ex-Recon-Marine who now serves as a military trainer in Israel, Ukraine, and other countries. Currently, Mark is the founder and CEO of Overwatch Foundation –– an organization that recruits, trains and deploys high-level former Special Operations Military Veterans to warzones and natural disasters. In the past 2 years, Mark has instructed Ukrainian platoons and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Soldiers on the Gaza and West Bank borders.

DONATE to Mark’s “Overwatch Foundation”: https://www.overwatchfoundationusa.org/

Mark’s 1st Episode w/ @Shawn Ryan: https://youtu.be/zzjBAJk_DRw?si=ZTqpTO0lvy1mzDQu

Mark’s 2nd Episode w/ @Shawn Ryan: https://youtu.be/MxJJSGN_WCc?si=dbbcHmq-qee9rMn6

***TIMESTAMPS***

0:00 - Shawn Ryan Connection; How Mark ended up in Ukraine

13:30 - Meeting w/ the Ukrainian Colonel; Ukrainian Snipers

23:50 - Training Ukrainian Soldiers

32:45 - In your face tactics; Falling from helicopters, Citizen Seamstresses

50:30 - Creating Overwatch Foundation; Previous knowledge of Ukraine

58:00 - Mark’s childhood; Joining Military

1:15:10 - Chasing Al-Zarqawi, VETPAW, Protecting First Iraqi Election

1:21:20 Mark’s Post-War Difficulties; Finding Faith

1:41:19 - Mark’s “It should have been me” story

1:54:00 - “We all share the same aftermath”

2:01:58 - Operating Special Forces guys in Ukraine on tight budget

2:07:05 - Back to Ukraine battlefield situation

2:10:44 - Why Ukraine is an unwinnable war for both sides

2:14:28 - Mark trains Ukrainian Battalion

2:21:28 - Ukraine and Russia Casualties; Donbas & Crimea; War Reality Check

2:29:43 - Ukraine Funding from US Government; Repopulating Ukraine

2:33:56 - Why Mark is against continued funding of Ukraine

2:36:27 - Bipartisan support for Ukraine in War w/ Russia

2:40:56 - Supporting Overwatch Foundation

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😤 [VIDEO] - "STOP Funding Ukraine!" - Ukrainian Battalion Commander GOES OFF | Mark Turner • 162

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Training Ukrainian soldiers and working with a charity group

Language and Cultural Challenges

Sirens and the Reality of War

Reconnecting with the Veteran Community

Finding Purpose and Faith as a Path to Overcoming Struggles

Coping with Survivor's Guilt and Reflecting on Past Events

The Importance of Sharing and Learning from Aftermath Experiences

Normalizing Discussions About Mental Health and Seeking Help

The Challenges of Fundraising and Storytelling for a Nonprofit Organization

The Impact of the Overwatch Foundation in Helping Veterans and Communities

The Limitations and Realities of the Ukrainian Conflict

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Training Ukrainian soldiers and working with a charity group

Language and Cultural Challenges

Sirens and the Reality of War

Reconnecting with the Veteran Community

Finding Purpose and Faith as a Path to Overcoming Struggles

Coping with Survivor's Guilt and Reflecting on Past Events

The Importance of Sharing and Learning from Aftermath Experiences

Normalizing Discussions About Mental Health and Seeking Help

The Challenges of Fundraising and Storytelling for a Nonprofit Organization

The Impact of the Overwatch Foundation in Helping Veterans and Communities

The Limitations and Realities of the Ukrainian Conflict

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