GRP 194-Ignorance is Bold and Knowledge Reserved: A Discussion with CIA Analyst Sarah Adams

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Former CIA analyst Sarah Adams unveils the truth behind the 2012 Benghazi attack, providing a detailed account of the events and their implications. With a focus on transparency, Adams exposes the political controversy surrounding the attack and the failure to enact proper security measures. Her firsthand perspective and dedication to uncovering the truth make this podcast a must-listen for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the tragedy and its lasting impact.

Main Takeaways

• CIA

• Targeting

• Working in Africa

• Benghazi

• Russia in Africa

• China

Follow Sarah Adams on social media:

www.instagram.com/askarimediagroup

Get a copy of Sarah's book:

Benghazi Know Thy Enemy

This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit ⁠⁠www.4patriots.com⁠⁠ and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase. 

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GRP 178-Those that know do, Those that understand teach: My conversation with Army Special Ops Vet Rick Hogg

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I sat down with Rick Hogg, a Special Operations combat veteran who served 29 years in the US Army and operates a training company called "War Hogg Tactical." Rick spent time in the infantry before assessing and being selected for Army Special Forces. Rick would deploy into combat 13 times working in various roles, including handling K-9s. His final deployments were to counter ISIS terrorists in Iraq.

Spending that much time in combat arms takes a mental and physical toll on a human being, and Rick advises current operators on dealing with some of these challenges. We discussed Master Sergeant Joe Andres, Rick's teammate, who was killed in action on December 24th, 2005, in Iraq, and once again, Rick gives incredible advice on how to deal with the loss of a loved one. We dived into running dogs in combat and how he and his teammates are alive today because of the skill of special operations K9s, particularly his dog Duco, who he retired from the Army. Rest in peace, Duco. 

Main Takeaways

• 82nd Airborne

• Special Forces

• Dealing with loss

• 13 combat deployments

• Falling out of a helicopter in combat

• K9s saving lives on the battlefield

• Advice to active military

All of Rick's links for social media and his podcast can be found on his website:

https://www.warhogg.com

This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit ⁠⁠www.4patriots.com⁠⁠ and use the code RECON for 10% off

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Music provided by Caspian:

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GRP 174-Big results Require Big Ambitions-A Conversation with HRT Operator Greg Shaffer

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Greg Shaffer, an author and retired FBI agent is joining me for this week's podcast. Shaffer spent ten years in the Coast Guard and twenty years at the FBI, working in various roles. He served as an Operator at the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), conducting operations around the globe. He spent several years working on a joint task force in a counter-terrorism role. Shaffer finished his career coordinating security for major sporting events in the Dallas, Texas, area.

We discussed his time working on the D.C Sniper case in 2002, where HRT Operators arrested the perpetrators. Shaffer explains why HRT deployed alongside the military's Special Mission Units to Afghanistan and Iraq. We also touched on Greg's time working on counter-terrorism investigations across Asia. Greg founded the Shaffer Security Group, providing various services, including training and security. Tune in

• Working drug seizures in the coastguard in south Florida alongside the DEA

• Joining the FBI

• Working in the San Franciso Field Divison on a drug and gang Task Force

• Joining HRT

• Working the D.C Sniper case

• Deploying overseas and working alongside Delta Force in Iraq

•  Working Counter Terrorism investigations at the National Terrorism Center

• Designing security for large-scale events

Get a copy of Greg Shaffer's book: 

Stay Safe: Security Secrets for Today's Dangerous World

Greg Shaffer: www.shaffersecuritygroup.com

@Shaffersecuritygroup on all social media platforms

This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off

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www.instagram.com/igrecon 

Music provided by Caspian:

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GRP 153-In The Dark of War: A CIA Officers time in Libya

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Episode Summary

Joining me for this week's podcast is an author and former CIA Targeting Analyst, Sarah Carlson. Sarah's book "In The Dark of War" is her account of the U.S. mission's evacuation in Tripoli, Libya, in 2014, where she served as a CIA officer. The evacuation took 26 hours, with 150 Americans driving out of Libya during a civil war. Accompanied by U.S Marines, they successfully made it into Tunisia with American F-16 fighter jets shadowing them in the skies.

Main Episode Takeaways

• Counter-Terrorism at the Defense Intelligence Agency.

• Targeting Terrorist at the CIA

• Evacuating the American Mission in Tripoli, Libya

• Russian Mercenaries in Africa

• Civil War in Libya

Connect With Our Guest for This Episode

https://www.sarahmcarlson.com

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GRP 151-The die is cast:Special Missions Sergeant Major Bill Delaporte

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Joining me for this podcast is retired Army Sergeant Major Bill Delaporte. Delaporte is part owner of Archon Ready Group, which teaches marksmanship. Delaporte served in the Army's Special Missions Unit for 17 years, where he became an assault team leader deploying as an operator 13 times. We talked about Bill's army career, the second amendment, and more. Enjoy.  

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https://www.archonreadygroup.com

www.instagram.com/archonreadygroup

John Hendricks:

www.globalrecon.net

www.instagram.com/Igrecon

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