Jason Sweet isn't like other PJ's. As a members of Air Force Special Warfare, Pararescue Specialists (PJ's) are directly responsible for the rescue and medical treatment of downed military personnel all over the world. And saving lives is only a part of his service record - Jason also spent a spell in Afghanistan, roomed with his own father while he was at boot camp, and even played on special teams for University of Arizona Football.Nowadays he's running an elite Special Operations training program called SOCOM Athlete, merging his knowledgebase with other professionals from different arms of the military to train America's next generation of warriors. But to hear where he came from, you might be surprised to see how far he's come.----------Chapters:00:00 - Intro 02:26 - I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist09:39 - Waking Up at 3:45am17:12 - A Small Town in the Desert23:04 - You Have What's Called 'Deadarm'36:05- Training for Parajumping51:33 - SEALS vs PJ's01:07:58 - HALO School, EMT Certified01:12:56 - Surprise, Dad's My Roommate01:20:27 - Aghanistan to Pakistan01:35:36 - High Ops - The Casualty Evacuation Platform01:39:09 - Mission #0427 - Alpha----------Support Jason Sweet - SOCOM Athlete: https://www.socomathlete.com/SEND ME Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fQDggSL1oCS22ZLa0mo9eInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsweet51/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthleteLinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/5n6n5ebj----------Sponsors: MUD/WTRGo to https://www.mudwtr.com/mike to support the show and use code MIKEMUD for 15% off!----------BioProteinUse code MIKEDROP to save $30 on your first order at https://www.bioproteintech.com----------BUBS Naturals The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived. BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life. Go to bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order. ----------Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.petALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.petThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elite athletes and special operators, Mike Hazle, Connor Matthews, and Jason Sweet, discuss their similarities, journey through training, overcoming physical challenges, transitioning careers, injuries in pipeline training, MMA fighting, passion for human performance, embracing discomfort for elite performance, and brotherhood dynamics in special operations.