EverydaySpy Podcast He Survived Navy Special Warfare, Blackwater, and Secret Intel Ops | Trevor Fortner
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Apr 28, 2025 AI Snips
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How Trevor Started EOD Career
- Trevor was inspired to pursue EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) after meeting a Navy diver who came to his ship to collect explosives.
- This chance encounter sparked his interest leading to his path in EOD school and career development.
Denied Green Team Deployment
- Trevor was accepted to the elite Green Team selection but was denied deployment to keep him in his unit due to their need.
- Despite being heartbroken, he respected the command decision for the unit's mission.
Contractors’ Military Relations
- Blackwater contractors earned respect early on because they responded quickly and without bureaucratic delays.
- How contractors present themselves greatly influences their acceptance by uniformed military personnel.