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Jun 27, 2024 
Caleb McDonald, a semi-retired member of the Canadian Special Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, shares thrilling tales from his globe-trotting missions. He discusses the logistical challenges of carrying funds in war zones and essential combat medic training with a humorous twist. Listeners are treated to insights about his deployments in conflict areas like Afghanistan and Libya, blending serious reflections with lighthearted military banter. Caleb's anecdotes about food and fast food favorites injects nostalgia into his captivating stories.
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Caleb's Career
- Caleb McDonald spent 20 years in the Canadian military and RCMP, including four years in Special Forces.
- He was a logistics officer, handling large sums of cash for missions in various countries.
Undercover Logistics
- As a "fixer" in the Special Forces, Caleb would travel to places like Nigeria with large amounts of cash to set up operations.
- He traveled under his real name on commercial airlines, which caused issues due to the large sums of money he carried.
Hockey Bag of Cash
- Caleb once carried $300,000 USD in cash to Jordan in a hockey bag due to the bulk of smaller denominations.
- He notes the difficulty of accounting for such large sums in varying currencies.