Shawn Ryan Show Mike Glover: "It Was a Good Run Killing a Bunch of Bad Guys" | Peak Points
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Nov 21, 2024 
Mike Glover, a former Green Beret and CIA contractor, shares gripping tales from his deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. He discusses the emotional turmoil of wanting to rejoin the military after 9/11 and the challenges he faced in leadership roles. From intense training experiences to reflecting on close quarters battle, Glover dives deep into camaraderie and personal growth during combat. He also emphasizes the importance of personal defense training and medical preparedness, offering essential tips for emergency situations.
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Rejoining the Military
- Mike Glover got out of the military on September 3, 2001.
- He rejoined on September 12, after 9/11, driven by a desire to serve.
Leading Afghan Commandos
- Glover, as a new Green Beret, led 144 Afghan commandos.
- This was in 2005, before Afghan commando units were established.
Effective Afghan Commandos
- Glover's Afghan commandos had prior training and were effective.
- They were dedicated and instinctively understood potential threats.