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Serving in Delta Force & TFO | Pete Gallagher | Ep. 381

Nov 23, 2025
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Major General Pete Gallagher (Ret.)
Major General Pete Gallagher (Ret.) is a revered U.S. Army signals officer with a 35-year military career, known for modernizing military communications. In this fascinating conversation, he shares the impact of his father's death on his military pursuit and his journey through elite special operations. Gallagher discusses critical events like the 9/11 response, the establishment of joint recon capabilities, and the personal cost of leadership, including the loss of his son's comrades. His insights on resilience and communication provide a profound look into military life.
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ANECDOTE

Early Loss That Shaped A Career

  • Pete Gallagher describes growing up in Kansas, his father's death, and how it forced him to mature early and support his family.
  • That loss and a high-school coach pushed him toward ROTC and a college path that launched a 35-year Army career.
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Signals As The Army's Phone Company

  • Gallagher frames Signal units as the army's 'phone company' responsible for ensuring commanders can command across echelons.
  • He stresses planning alternate communications (PACE) because the enemy can contest comms anytime.
ANECDOTE

Baptism Into JSOC During Somalia

  • On his first day with the special mission unit Pete walked in to find everyone in crisis mode after the Somali Black Hawk Down incident.
  • He was quickly assigned casualty-assistance duty for a missing teammate and helped the family through the Medal of Honor process.
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