Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Armchair Anonymous: Military
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Oct 24, 2025 Guests Jake, a former U.S. Army infantryman, shares a breathtaking story about a fall into a ravine during a training mission in Slovenia, where he also confronted a bear. Trevor, an Army National Guard veteran, recounts a hilarious mishap at Basic Training involving a generator exhaust, resulting in a skinless butt. Lastly, Scott, a U.S. Navy submarine officer, describes a chaotic evacuation incident when a sanitary tank burst, sending a geyser of waste flooding the galley. Expect wild tales of bravery and unexpected mishaps!
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Cliff Fall During Night Training
- Jake fell off a 15–20 foot ravine during a night NATO training in Slovenia and badly mangled his shin.
- He finished the mission, later rode in an ambulance, and learned his muscle was scooped out but bone remained intact.
Verify Leaders' Equipment Before Movement
- When leading in low-visibility operations, secure navigation tools and verify leaders' equipment before movement.
- Confirm backup plans if the primary leader becomes incapacitated or loses gear like night-vision.
Bear Encounter During Recovery
- While sitting recuperating from his wound, Jake and his squad encountered a massive mountain bear close enough to hear its roar.
- The platoon sergeant and medic fled first and Jake sprinted away, later joking the sergeant admitted he ran to be faster than Jake.
