Towards the peak of his military career, Bryan Ray had achieved nearly everything he'd set out to do. He'd excelled as a solider, embraced command, and been entrusted with the kind of decision-making that only the bravest dare to reach. But as any...
Towards the peak of his military career, Bryan Ray had achieved nearly everything he'd set out to do. He'd excelled as a solider, embraced command, and been entrusted with the kind of decision-making that only the bravest dare to reach. But as any mountaineer knows, with the highest highs come the lowest lows, and it's all too easy for a leaders mind to wander when lives are at stake.
Part 2 of Bryan's story picks up where Episode 131 left off - a harrowing story of how another day in the desert became an unforgettable experience, for better or worse.
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Chapters:
00:00 - A RON Site Tragedy
08:00 - Learning to Cope
24:00 - Countertaliban
28:00 - Back to Afghanistan
35:00 - Serving Under Different Presidential Administrations
43:00 - A Good Ol' Fashioned Prison Raid
52:00 - Missile Rick
1:01:00 - Coursework at the Racket Club
1:04:00 - Getting Out
01:14:00 - GWOT Guys Are Gonna Run the World
01:17:00 - HVMN & Ketone-IQ
01:32:00 - What's the Worst that Could Happen?
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Support Bryan Ray:
Website - HVMN & Ketone-IQ - https://hvmn.com/pages/ketone
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/b.ray_dol
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Sponsors:
BUBS Naturals
The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.
BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.
Go to bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order.
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MUD/WTR
Go to mudwtr.com/mike to support the show and use code MIKEMUD for 15% off
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Ketone-IQ
You can find Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com. Visit hvmn.com and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout to save 20%. Again, that’s hvmn.com and promo code MIKEDROP.
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