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Mar 7, 2024 • 2h 5min

56: "Never Quit!" Navy SEAL Sniper John Collins

"Never Quit! On this inspiring episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Navy SEAL Sniper and K9 handler John Collins. John is the definition of the phrase "Never Quit." He went through 6 different BUD/S classes and nearly 3 Hell Weeks before finally graduating BUD/S and becoming a Navy SEAL. Throughout the episode, John discusses his pathway into the Navy, his experience with immense setbacks at BUD/S, stories of overcoming adversity and more. John would eventually earn his trident and make his way onto SEAL Team 7, deploying to both Afghanistan and UAE. He would later graduate Sniper School while also becoming a K9 handler with TRADET 1. Get ready for another exhilarating episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me!"• Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:(With One Click!): http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1SOCOM Athlete is a military-partnered organization that equips individuals for success who are pursuing a career in U.S. Special Operations. SOCOM Athlete has a vast online and in-person community of individuals pursuing various careers in U.S. Special Operations. Conducting over 100 training events in 15 states since 2018, SOCOM Athlete has trained over 2,000 of America’s top Special Operations candidates. We offer elite online workout programs, customized meal plans, development courses, apparel and more. Many SOCOM Athlete students have accomplished their goals and are now elite Special Operations personnel in the U.S. military. Will you be next? Contact us now to start your journey. "Send Me!"
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Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 11min

55: LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee

LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee covering topics like Special Operations training, leadership, and life. Insights on preparation, commitment, selecting for Special Ops, navigating friendship and leadership in military units, fostering humility, unique aspects of First Group in Special Forces deployment, brotherhood, toxic leadership, and encouragement to take initiative.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 59min

54: Medal of Honor Earl Plumlee

The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of valor. On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by MSG Earl Plumlee, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021. A Green Beret of 1st Special Forces Group and a former Reconnaissance Marine, MSG Plumlee was awarded the Medal of Honor for extreme valor and courage in combat while risking his own life to save others in Ghazni Afghanistan, 2013. On this episode, Earl discusses his early years, time as a Reconnaissance Marine, his experience at Special Forces Assessment & Selection, his Medal of Honor mission story and more. It's a true honor to interview one of America's greatest heroes still alive today, MSG Earl Plumlee. Get ready for another exhilarating episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me!"• Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:(With One Click!): http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1SOCOM Athlete is a military-partnered organization that equips individuals for success who are pursuing a career in U.S. Special Operations. SOCOM Athlete has a vast online and in-person community of individuals pursuing various careers in U.S. Special Operations. Conducting over 100 training events in 15 states since 2018, SOCOM Athlete has trained over 2,000 of America’s top Special Operations candidates. We offer elite online workout programs, customized meal plans, development courses, apparel and more. Many SOCOM Athlete students have accomplished their goals and are now elite Special Operations personnel in the U.S. military. Will you be next? Contact us now to start your journey. "Send Me!"
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Nov 5, 2023 • 1h 14min

53: LIVE Q&A Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez, The Pathway to Becoming a Navy SEAL Explained

“Earn your trident every day!” Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode, featuring LIVE Q&A from listeners across the United States. We're joined by active duty Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez. The episode features questions such as how to be successful at MEPS, the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), BMT (basic military training), tips for success to become a Navy SEAL Officer, and more. The process to earn a Special Operations contract and simply get your foot in the door can be extremely challenging. Over 90% of those who start the journey will fail. SOCOM Athlete is here to equip you with the tools for success to accomplish your dreams. Enjoy this incredibly valuable episode loaded with helpful information covering this complicated process. "Send Me!"• Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:(With One Click!): http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1
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Oct 19, 2023 • 2h 5min

52: Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez, The Pathway to Becoming a Navy SEAL Explained

How do you become a Navy SEAL? What is the pathway and how does it all start? Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring host Jason Sweet and active duty Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez. The episode describes in great detail the pathway from talking to a recruiter, to earning an SO contract, the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), BMT (basic military training), the BUD/s prep course, tips for success at BUD/S, and more. The process to earn a Navy SEAL contract and simply get your foot in the door can be extremely challenging. Over 90% of those who start the journey will fail. SOCOM Athlete is here to equip you with the tools for success to accomplish your dreams. Enjoy this incredibly valuable episode loaded with helpful information covering this complicated process. "Send Me!"• Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:(With One Click!): http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1
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Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 22min

51: Part 1 The Pathway Into Special Operations Explained

Learn about the challenging pathway into Special Operations, including steps from recruiter talks to graduation, prep courses, and selection courses. Hear personal stories from host Jason Sweet, detailing his pipeline experience and an exciting PJ story with his father, Maurice. Dive into the high attrition rates of over 90% and the intense selection process for aspiring special operators, emphasizing perseverance and teamwork.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 1min

50: LIVE Q&A with Navy SEAL and Bestselling Author, Chad Williams

“Earn your trident every day!” Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring LIVE Q&A with SOCOM Athlete students across the United States. We're joined by former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Chad Williams. Chad served with SEAL Teams 1 & 7 on multiple combat deployments including Fallujah, Iraq. He tells the incredible story of his path from a Southern California skater & college dropout to graduating BUD/S & becoming a Navy SEAL. While deployed to Iraq 2007, Chad was introduced to his faith in Jesus Christ. He would then experience what would be his greatest challenge of all; an extremely unique & personal test of his newly found faith during a combat deployment. • Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:(With One Click!): http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1
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Jan 29, 2023 • 26min

49: Conquering Fear & Planning for Success

Learn about conquering fear and successful planning in this exciting episode of a podcast featuring graduation from USAF Pararescue training, courageous skydiving adventures, and mastering time for success. Also, get updates on elections, special forces events, and upcoming episodes with sponsorships and partnerships.
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Oct 6, 2022 • 56min

48: 5/19 Special Forces Group (A)

Explore the world of U.S. Army Green Berets with insights on Special Forces Readiness Evaluation, Recruiting Processes, 18 Series MOS/Specialties, and Deploying as an ODA. Learn about the flexibility and unique missions of National Guard Special Forces, as well as the intricate structure of an ODA Operational Attachment Alpha. Dive into the Special Forces Readiness Evaluation and the significance of honing skills like land navigation for the Q-course.
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Sep 17, 2022 • 1h 34min

47: Kevin Baier, Navy SEAL Sniper

On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Kevin Baier, who just finished serving over 10 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL Sniper, Automatic Weapons Gunner, and Instructor. We're excited to announce that Kevin is our newest SOCOM Athlete instructor, and will be instructing at our upcoming Hell Day event in San Clemente, CA on November 19, 2022. Kevin joined the Navy in 2011 shortly after graduating high school. After two deployments to Iraq with Team 7 he had the privilege of serving as a Land Division Instructor at TRADET 3 for SDVT-1 where he taught Special Operations Urban Combat, Land Warfare, Close Quarters Combat, HRST/CAST, Combatives, and VBSS. He finished off the rest of his career at Team 7 as the Reconnaissance Team Lead with the DFP Platoon focused on SOF Cyber capabilities. While on Active Duty he received his Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis from Norwich University graduating with Honors. After serving over a decade on SEAL Team 7, Kevin recently separated from the U.S. Navy in April 2022. We're honored to have Kevin in the SOCOM Athlete family to mentor the next generation of elite warriors! • Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:(With One Click!): http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1• Listen to our new Podcast on any platform: https://sendme.buzzsprout.com/• Check out our Reviews on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socomathlete/reviews/SOCOM Athlete LLC is America’s #1 resource in Special Operations career preparation. A combat-veteran owned, nationwide program, the SOCOM Athlete platform has a vast online & in-person community of individuals aspiring to become Special Operators in the United States military. Conducting over 60 nationwide “Hell Day” events in 12 states since 2018, SOCOM Athlete has trained over 1,000 of America’s top special operations candidates. Our nationwide Special Operations Prep Group Chats feature free membership. With over 1,400 group chat members training for Special Operations in 35 locations across the United States, group chat members have the ability to meet & train with like-minded individuals in their area. Hundreds of former SOCOM Athlete students have graduated their U.S. Special Operations training pipelines to become Navy SEALs, Combat Controllers, Army Rangers, Green Berets, Recon Marines, Navy SARC, USAF PJ, TACP, and more. Got what it takes for a career in Special Operations? We'll see..."Send Me!"

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