Brandon is a veteran of the Air Force Security Forces Chris is an Army Special Forces soldier. They are both part of the I Came With Fire Podcast and we get into artificial intelligence, foreign conflicts, and debate the alleged decline of America. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys I Came With Fire link https://rumble.com/user/I_Came_With_Fire_Podcast
May 12, 2025•1 hr 51 min
Blayne Smith is a former Special Forces soldier that started his career off as an Armor Officer after graduating from West Point. Blayne deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the service and writing Perseverance Is Greater than Endurance. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Blayne's links Company: https://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Endurance-Resilience-Adversity-...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack shares his journey from basic training in 1977 to deployments in Korea, Turkey, and Germany. He recounts a firefight in the Korean DMZ, his service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and his experiences during the September 11th attacks and an insider attack in Iraq. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com
Apr 28, 2025•2 hr 10 min
Brandon Young joined the Army and immediately tried out for a spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment when the opportunity presented itself at the Basic Airborne Course. Brandon's unit was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 attacks and he deployed to Afghanistan 3 more times. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Brandon's links Book: https://www.perseverancebook.com Website: https://www.applieleadershippartners.com 00...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Justin "Hasard" Lee is a F35 and F16 test pilot who makes social media content that focuses on the life of a fighter pilot. We discuss the future of fighter pilots as drones become more advanced in this clip taken from Ep. 170. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com
Apr 10, 2025•16 min
On April 9th, 2005, Matt Klein, a retired NYPD detective and US Army infantryman, was struck by an IED while patrolling a cemetery in Samarra, Iraq. After the strike, the other members of his unit located and captured the triggerman. In this clip taken from Ep. 180, Klein shares his incredible story of survival and resilience. He talks about the moment of the attack and the aftermath. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com...
Apr 08, 2025•11 min
Brennan Morton is a former reconnaissance Marine who served with 2nd Recon Battalion during two deployments to Iraq. Brennan is also the author of Valhalla Boys, a book about his service. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Brennan's Links https://www.facebook.com/Brennan.Morton.Author https://www.facebook.com/paladinpresspublishing/ https://www.instagram.com/paladinpresspublishing https://amzn.to/4jq4ixy 00:00:00 ...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 53 min
Brian Dickinson is a former Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and alpinist that has climbed the highest peak on each continent. Check out our entire interview on Ep. 211. Support the show https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com https://patreon.com/formeractionguys Brian's Site https://briandickinson.net/ 00:00:00 Tibet Route vs Nepal Route 00:04:09 Acclimating to Everest 00:07:27 Summit Day 00:09:59 Gear Malfunction 00:13:52 The Final Push | Summiting Everest 00:19:57 Verifying a Summit...
Mar 27, 2025•25 min
Merryl Tengesdal had a dream to reach space and believed her best chance was as a Naval Aviator. She began her career flying H-60s, moved on to training students flying the T-34c and T-6a, then applied for an inter-service transfer to screen to become a U-2 spy plane pilot. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Merryl's sites https://merryltengesdal.com/shop-book/ https://www.youtube.com/@UC_RCb3DfyEaWv80aQlKooRg 00:...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Aren Brandfass & Cody Anderson are former MARSOC plank holders who also worked as government contractors before starting the Stranger By The Hour podcast. We dive into some current events and controversies in this episode! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com/collections/infantry https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Stranger By The Hour Link https://open.spotify.com/show/5Webs3ny2aEpe7AuKp6rPv 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad 00:00:40 Intro | Podcasti...
Mar 19, 2025•2 hr 31 min
Travis Harless is a former 0311 Marine Rifleman who joined when he was 17 and linked up with C 1/7 in Kuwait only weeks after graduating from the School of Infantry. Because his first deployment began so soon into his enlistment, Harless was able to deploy three times during his four year enlistment. Support the show C 1/7 Flags: https://www.jcramergraphics.com/search?q=charley Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys ANGLICO Gear: https://www.anglicoshop.com Travis's podcast https://yo...
Mar 05, 2025•2 hr 11 min
Fred Apgar worked in Air Force intelligence during the Vietnam War. However, he was part of the clandestine war in Laos that was not acknowledged at the time. We talk fire support, electronic warfare, and Fred's return to the country to close that chapter of his life. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Fred's Book https://www.amazon.com/Return-Plaine-Jarres-Fred-Apgar/dp/1964300037 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad 00...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Scott Lyng served in the US Army with the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2-69 AR. Scott deployed to Iraq two times during his enlistment, then became a firefighter following his military service. Support the show Custom flags: https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags ANGLICO Gear: https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Exclusive Content: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad 00:00:40 California Fires 00:11:37 Joining the Army 00:22:11 The M1A1 Ex...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Ben Fortier served in two deployments to Iraq as a mortarman with 1st Battalion 25th Marine Regiment. Ben plays guitar, drums, and uses poetry to inspire song lyrics. His collection of poems Phantom was the 2024 winner of the Robert A. Gannon award. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Ben's Links https://www.instagram.com/thebenfocreates/ https://www.amazon.com/Phantoms-Benjamin-Fortier/dp/B0CF42W6CV/...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 30 min
David Walton is a former Green Beret and has written multiple books for people interested in attending Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Check out David's previous interview on Ep. 188. Support the show https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys David's site https://www.tfvoodoo.com 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad 00:00:40 Intro 00:06:57 What a Special Forces Soldier Real Job Is 00:11:16 Mission Creep | MARSOC and SFAB ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 56 min
Danny Rodriguez is a former Army mortarman that served in Iraq and Afghanistan. His unit was involved in the 2009 Battle of Kamdesh and he earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his actions. Following his enlistment, he used his GI Bill to attend college and walk-on to the Clemson football team. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad 00:00:40 Intro | Afghanistan Comba...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Michael Hanthorne served as a motor transport operator, but during the Second Battle of Fallujah, his primary responsibility was as the 'body bag guy.' Brian Moran, a third-generation Marine radio operator, was tasked with coordinating the pickup of fallen fighters and logging all radio traffic to and from the Potato Factory. Cheryl Ites, who joined the Marine Corps in 1974, led this motley crew, overseeing the retrieval and burial of nearly 600 enemy fighters. This is their story. Support the s...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Jack Murphy is a former Green Beret and Army Ranger Sniper that has served on multiple combat deployments. He also hosts the Team House Podcast and has written multiple books. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys The Team House Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@TheTeamHousePodcast
Oct 25, 2024•11 min
Greg Coker is a 160th SOAR AH-6 "Little Bird" pilot and says the platform is the greatest helicopter ever created. Greg Has 6200 hours of night vision google flying time and 1500 hours of combat flight hours under his belt. Listen to the entire interview on Ep. 168! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys
Oct 23, 2024•12 min
Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and as a paramilitary officer in clandestine operations. His clandestine operations include buying the stinger missile launcher used in the shoot-down of FLIPPER 75. Check out his book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergrpahics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Kirk's links https://www.kgspradleyauthor.com/ https://www.reconsniperfou...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and member of the National Guard. Kirk was in Ramadi as a Blackwater contractor during some of the heaviest fighting in 2005 and authored the book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale . This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the link to learn more about their benefits for active duty service members, veterans, and spouses! https://www.snhu.edu/formeractionguys Support the show https...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Cody Anderson is a former Marine infantry assaultman and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Tech that took part in the invasion of Iraq with Kilo Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment. In this clip taken from Ep. 129, Cody details the opening hours of the invasion of Iraq. This clip is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Check out their education benefits for active duty military, veterans, and dependents here: https://www.snhu.edu/formeractionguys Support the show: https://www.pa...
Sep 13, 2024•17 min
John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Force Recon Battalion. This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the link to learn more about their benefits for active duty service members, veterans, and spouses! https://www.snhu.edu/formeractionguys Support the show ht...
Sep 10, 2024•19 min
Michael "Mick" Hawkes is a retired member of the UK's B Squadron 22 Special Air Service (SAS). Mick also served with 29 Commandos and 2 Para. His deployments included fighting in the Falkland War, surveillance operations in Northern Ireland, and counter-terrorism missions around the world. More than 20 minutes of extra content from this interview available on Patreon Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Mick's site:...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Tom Satterly retired as a Delta Force Operator but began his Army career as an engineer stationed in Europe. Tom took advantage of opportunities to attend commando courses hosted by both the French and German militaries. Hear the entire conversation on Ep. 176 available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon. Support the show: https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Tom's Links https://linktr.ee/allsecure...
Aug 15, 2024•11 min
John Dailey is a retired Marine sniper who served with the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 as the Chief Sniper. He was an original member of the unit and helped build their Sniper program from the ground up. In 2004, he and his team served in Iraq as part of a Navy Seal task unit and the snipers were successfully used to eliminate targets in Najaf. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys John's site https://www.jadail...
Aug 13, 2024•2 hr 18 min
Troy Knight is a retired Australian combat controller (CCT), private military contractor, and author of Havoc-06. In this clip taken from Ep. 147 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, Knight talks about his first deployment as a CCT and how his team hit the ground running with kinetic operations on his first day in country. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys
Aug 11, 2024•9 min
Jason Angell was an enlisted Marine infantryman that left the service after an injury and came back as an officer. He participated in the invasion of Iraq and also served as an ANGLICO Firepower Control Team leader during a deployment to Ramadi. Check out Jason's book through the link below! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Jason's site https://www.jason-angell.com/...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Robert Keller is a former Army Ranger, Green Beret, and Delta Force Operator. Robert now owns Range Werx Florida and provides tactics instruction across the country. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Robert's site https://www.rangewerx.com/
Jul 30, 2024•10 min
Clay Nygard is an ANGLICO Marine and artillery officer supporting the Georgian Liaison Teams working with the Republic of Georgia forces that were attacked at Patrol Base Orbi and Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi with two separate car bombs in the summer of 2013. The full interview (Ep. 179) is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Clay's site https://knockitoffdesign...
Jul 26, 2024•13 min
