GRP 170-Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change: The Story of Army Special Missions Sergeant Major Erick Miyares
Episode description
Retired Army Special Missions Sergeant Major Erick Miyares is joining me for this week's podcast. SGM Miyares's family immigrated from Cuba to Florida, where he lived until joining the Marine Corps and served for six years. He transitioned into the Army, serving as a Signals expert in the 7th Special Forces Group. He was shot during a deployment to Ecuador in the late 90s. After recovering, Sergeant Major Miyares tried for and got selected to serve in the Army's Special Missions Unit, where he stayed for 20 years. We discussed working with the SEALs, counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and veterans' mental health. Tune in
Main Takeaways
- Joining the Marine Corps
- Entering the 7th Special Forces Group in the Army to work as a Signals Electronic Warfare Specialist
- Getting shot in Ecuador supporting a Special Forces team
- Joining the Army's Special Missions Unit
- Working with the SEAL Special Mission Unit
- Working Hostage Rescue Operations
- SIGINT and HUMINT Intelligence
- Veterans mental health
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