Combat Leadership Podcast

Randy Surles served for 32 years in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Soldier (aka the Green Berets) and as a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. His service included numerous deployments to the Middle East, South America and Africa, and multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan. In this episode Randy shares his combat experiences and lessons learned, so future combat leaders can benefit from them.

Jeff Sabins is a retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, a Purple Heart recipient, a veteran's advocate, and the author of five books, including "You Just Survived" and "We Are The Storm". In this episode, he shares insights and lessons learned during five combat deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia.

Fred Galvin served in the Marine Corps for 26 years as an enlisted Marine and commissioned officer, including assignments in the infantry, reconnaissance, force reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC/Marine Raiders). He led hundreds of combat missions including raids, deep reconnaissance, ship seizures, and ambush operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Gulf of Aden. In this episode he shares some of his hard-earned insights and advice for future combat leaders.

Ron Jansen is back in Part 2 of this two-part series. In this episode, Ron continues sharing his combat experiences, lessons learned and advice that can help Warriors effectively prepare before and during actually serving in combat.

Ron Jansen is a Marine combat veteran and the author of a memoir titled, "An Otherwise Healthy Person: A Marine's Story of Going to Fallujah and Fighting to Come Home." In our interview, Ron discusses his deployment to Iraq in 2006 and participation in combat operations in Fallujah during a time of intense fighting between the U.S. military and the Al Qaeda-backed insurgency. Ron also shares valuable insights regarding how Warriors can effectively prepare before and during actually serving in combat.

John Ligato served as a Marine Corps infantryman and participated in some of the most savage combat operations of the Vietnam War. Listen in as he shares his experiences and insights on various topics related to operating in a combat environment! Books: https://www.amazon.com/John-Ligato Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John-Ligato

Lieutenant Colonel Doug Luccio, United States Marine Corps. Doug was commissioned in 1994 was subsequently designated as a Field Artillery Officer. Doug is still on active duty and is currently serving as Assistant Professor at The Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. He is also a Doctoral candidate at the George Washington University. Listen in as he shares his insights on combat and combat leadership! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucciodg/

Brad is a retired Army Master Sergeant and served 8 years in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 12 years in Delta Force. He has extensive combat experience beginning with Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, where Brad fought in the intense battle that was featured in the movie "Blackhawk Down" and in numerous subsequent combat environments around the world. Listen in as he shares incredibly valuable advice for future warriors!

Rob Stella is a retired Navy SEAL and decorated combat veteran. His combat experience is extensive, with service in Iraq, Afghanistan and several other locations worldwide. In this episode, Rob shares some hard-won wisdom and insights that can help others elevate their performance during combat operations. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-stella/

Michael Halterman is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant, with more than two decades of service as an infantry Marine and as a Marine Raider. This interview is full of profound observations and actionable advice! Find out more about The Honor Foundation Find him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelghalterman/