Jocko Podcast 391: From Political Prisoner to U.S. Navy Seal. Drago Dzieran. The Pledge To America.
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Jun 21, 2023 Drago Dzieran, a former political prisoner in Poland turned U.S. Navy SEAL and author of "The Pledge to America," shares his remarkable journey from oppression to freedom. He reflects on childhood struggles under socialism and the brutalities of imprisonment. Drago discusses the importance of camaraderie in military training and shares humorous tales from his time as a SEAL. He emphasizes the value of American freedoms and personal resilience, celebrating the powerful connection between his past experiences and his commitment to patriotism.
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Drago's Childhood
- Drago Dzieran's childhood in Poland was marked by poverty and fear.
- His family lived with strangers in a two-room apartment, wore homemade uniforms, and often went hungry.
Sobering Reality
- Drago's stories, initially humorous anecdotes, reveal a harsh reality.
- His book portrays a sobering account of life under communist rule.
Family Divided
- Drago's family was divided by ideology; his father was a communist, his mother despised it.
- His grandmother, also anti-communist, secretly taught him to pray for the communists' removal.