Shawn Ryan Show #14 Alan Cooper - Marine Recon/Green Beret/CIA Contractor
Oct 26, 2021
In this engaging conversation, Alan Cooper, a veteran Recon Marine, Green Beret, and CIA contractor, shares thrilling anecdotes from his illustrious career, including his pivotal role in Operation Desert Storm. He delves into intense missions, the psychological challenges of combat, and the bonds of camaraderie forged in high-pressure situations. Alan also reflects on his transformative journey from Marine to special operator and his efforts to transition into civilian life, revealing the emotional complexities faced by veterans.
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Radio Silence Under Fire
- Alan Cooper recounts a tense moment during Desert Storm when his team was ordered to maintain radio silence.
- An SF commander calmly told them they'd be overrun while watching "Cocktails and Dreams."
Childhood Injury
- Alan Cooper explains his podcast absence was due to dental implant issues.
- His tooth was knocked out at age nine by a neighbor kid wielding an axe.
Early Military Interest
- Alan Cooper knew he wanted to join the military at eight years old.
- He filled out recruitment ads for freebies and got calls from recruiters as a child.