Mentors for Military Podcast

EP-164 | Light The Fuse - The Journey of a U.S. Army Ranger

Vincent 'Rocco" Vargas is not your typical actor on set. That's because he is one of a new brand of heroes among soldiers, wounded warriors and veterans. He’s known for his gritty and humorous insider’s take on going to war, losing your buddies, survivor’s guilt and working to get it right once you’re out of uniform. A veteran of three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 2nd Battalion, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and current Army Reserve Drill Instructor.
He starred in the veteran-produced feature film Range 15, as well a Drinkin’ Bros Live: The Shaved Eagle Tour and Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves. He also wrote, starred in and produced The Long Way Back, a short, semi-autobiographical drama on survivor’s guilt and suicide prevention. His next role is in FX’s Mayans MC, a spinoff of the popular cable-TV crime series Sons of Anarchy, now in production. You can also follow his latest venture "Brothers in Arms" each week on the History Channel.
In this episode he joins Robert, Paul Martinez, and Erich Martin.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Erich Martin is an active duty Special Forces NCO; Paul Martinez is a retired US Army Ranger and sniper NCO.
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EP-163 | A USMC Combat Instructor - The Importance of Vision Intention

Aaron Guyett is a husband, father, Onnit Master Coach, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, and founder of Innovative Results (sold 2017), Battle Ropes Education, and Leaders of Leaders organizations. Aaron is a world-class trainer and coach with a wide array of skills that he brings to both mental and physical fitness. As a Battle Ropes Master Coach he teaches force through frequency for power, strength, and endurance to athletes and fellow-trainers of all levels. He delivers uncompromising results to teams, units, organizations and communities throughout the nation and now World.
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Robert Gowin is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Engineer/Sapper & EOD NCO
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EP-162 | USN BUD/S Instructor - Getting Comfortable With The Uncomfortable

In every day life, we excel more as we begin to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Rick Alexander is familiar with the uncomfortable and has spent much of his life living on the edge. He is a former BUD/S instructor training USN SEALs, competed in Ultra Marathons, a Strongman and Crossfit competitor, and is an ultra-endurance athlete. In this episode he joins Robert and Scott to talk about living a content life in the uncomfortable and how you can learn from it.
Robert Gowin is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Engineer/Sapper & EOD NCO
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EP-161 | Women in SOF - Part 2: Females in Ranger School & Ranger Regiment

Women have been serving alongside special operations units for nearly two decades. Several years ago the military allowed women the opportunity to join units and schools that were at one time only open to males.
In this episode, we are joined by Jenny M. who graduated from Ranger School earlier this year (Apr 2018). Jenny is a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and she discusses why she attended Ranger School and what she gained from it after graduating. Paul and Don join the show as hosts. Paul served in 3/75 Ranger Regiment for nearly nine years and several as a sniper, while Don served as an enlisted Ranger Instructor at 4th RTB and then later returned as a commissioned officer.
Paul Martinez deployed 6 times to Afghanistan as a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and is the author of “When the Killer Man Comes”; an account of his combat experience as a Ranger Sniper. He is also the CEO and co-founder of 33 Degrees Publishing, a print firm that focuses on bringing the American story-telling tradition to the digital age. Don Fox began his U.S. Army career as an enlisted Infantryman. He is a Panama, an OIF, and OEF combat veteran. After attending Airborne School and Ranger School as enlisted, he served as a Ranger Instructor (RI) and a tour with the 82nd ABN before attending OCS. His tours as an officer included 4th RTB, Infantry Basic, 3rd ID, and the Pentagon. Don retired with nearly 30 years of service. Robert Gowin is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive.
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EP-160 | Women in SOF - Part 1: First Female Completes Special Forces Assessment & Selection (SFAS)

For the first time, a female soldier has passed the U.S. Army's Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) course. This is one step of many ahead before completing the pipeline to becoming a Special Forces soldier, aka "Green Beret".
In this first part of a two part series, we discuss women in Special Operations Forces (SOF) and specifically in the U.S. Army Special Forces. Mike Pritts and Andrea Goldstein join Robert on this episode.
Mike is a former 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) CSM/E9 and Pat Tillman Scholar who was at Ft. Bragg and at the USAJFKSWCS when the news broke about the first female SFAS graduate and shares his insights from his trip and his time as a SWCS instructor. Andrea Goldstein is a former USN officer who has held command positions of Joint Special Operations Task Force, Special Reconnaissance Team One, and is currently the CEO of Service to School, a successful non-profit supporting and empowering veterans. She is also a Pat Tillman Scholar.
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EP-159 | That Others May Live – Air Force Pararescueman (PJ)

When an Airman needs saving, it’s the PJs duty to do everything they can to bring them home. As members of Air Force Special Operations, Pararescue (PJ) specialists rescue and recover downed aircrews from hostile or otherwise unreachable areas. These highly trained experts perform rescues in every type of terrain and partake in every part of the mission, from search and rescue, to combat support to providing emergency medical treatment, in order to ensure that every mission is a successful one.
A lifelong student of living, Matt Schollard believes the purpose of existence is experience, exploration of Self, and evolution. Raised globally, his exposure to a multitude of cultures at an early age left a lasting impact on his quest to find 'meaning' in life. Inspired by Eastern philosophies, punk rock, yoga, windsurfing, and the overwhelming commonalities he identified in the people of Earth, Matt shaped his own unique guiding principles that have lit the way along a diverse and inspiring path.
Upon reaching legal adulthood, after an unfortunate skateboarding misunderstanding forced him to leave Australia, Matt decided that he needed to seek out the 'hardest job in the world' to test his potential. Following his will & wind, he found himself in the years-long quest to become a US Air Force Pararescueman (PJ).
Robert Gowin is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Engineer/Sapper & EOD NCO
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EP-158 | Warfighter Fitness & Endurance - Creating the Ultimate Warrior

The military strives to create the elite warrior. Excellent physical fitness, stamina, and endurance are at the foundation of building the ultimate fighting machine. In this episode we talk about some of what former U.S. Army Captain and Fitness Instructor Stephanie Lincoln has learned in how to create good health and fitness.
Stephanie Walker is the founder and CEO of Fire Team Whiskey. She has been featured in NBC News, myfitnesspal, SparkPeople, BestLife, and Women Fitness Magazine. She was inspired by her work with the Florida Army National Guard Wellness Program and also her many years working with Military Medical. She observed the steady decline of the fitness and health of Military Service Members over the last 10 years. Stephanie created and published a unique eating plan, a specialized line of nutritional shakes, bars, and other performance supplements and a fitness program that requires no equipment and minimal time. Fire Team Whiskey® encompasses all of those intangible things that a Military Member and First Responder is driven by: Duty, Comradery, and Mission. http://www.fireteamwhiskey.com
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive.
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EP-157 | Former British Special Boat Service Operator - The Unrelenting Pursuit of Excellence

Tune in to this episode to hear a total badass operator who never lets anything stand in his way of his Unrelenting Pursuit of Excellence.
Dean Stott is a former British Special Forces Soldier who left the military after suffering a severe knee injury in a parachuting accident in 2011. He then established a distinguished career in the private security sector; he was renowned for his willing to take on any job, no matter how dangerous.
However, in 2016 Dean was ready for a new project and wanted to use this to help others. He began training to cycle the longest motorable road in the world – The Pan American Highway. Dean completed the 14,000 mile route from Argentina to Alaska in May 2018, gaining two world records and raising an incredible amount of money for charity in the process.
In this episode Dean is joined by Robert Gowin, Paul Martinez, Erich Martin, and Scott Johnson. Follow Dean Stott at http://www.deanstott.com
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Paul Johnson is a former US Army Ranger Sniper NCO; Erich Martin is an active duty Special Forces NCO; Scott Johnson is a former Engineer/Sapper and EOD NCO with the British Army.
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EP-156 | Just Make A Damn Decision

Some leaders just can't seem to get out of their own way. Robert, Tom Satterly, and Scott Johnson talk about indecisive leadership.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Tom Satterly is a former CAG/Delta Force (The Unit) CSM/E9; Scott Johnson is a former Engineer/Sapper and EOD NCO with the British Army.
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EP-155 | A Warfighters Guide To Managing Anger On The Homefront

Anger was a tool used in combat and it kept us alive, it was needed for survival. It's a natural response. How does a warfighter deal with it when at the homefront?
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Tom Satterly is a former CAG/Delta Force (The Unit) CSM/E9; Scott Johnson is a former Engineer/Sapper and EOD NCO with the British Army.
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EP-154 | Former CAG (Delta Force) Operator/18D

Jay is the COO of Fusion Tactical, but before that he separated from the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Senior Sergeant (18Z) and Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D) with the elite Tier 1 Combat Applications Group (CAG), aka Delta Force, aka "The Unit".
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Erich Martin is an active duty Special Forces NCO.
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EP-153 | Lets Get Honest

Shooting the shit around being honest with ourselves. Cool guy/gal or not, we are just keeping it real in this episode.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Erich Martin is an active duty Special Forces NCO; Scott Johnson is a former British Army EOD/Sapper NCO.
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