Mike Day discusses the mission when the team moved in on a high-risk target, only to face unexpected chaos. With multiple operations happening nearby, they couldn’t be sure who knew they were there. As the bridge team breached, every second counted, and the danger escalated in a shocking turn of…
From LA Gang Life to Army Ranger: The Ultimate Redemption Story Angel Cortes reveals how a life surrounded by gangs, raids, and zero structure pushed him to join the military—becoming his only path to escape. He breaks down why some men stay stuck, why others rise, and how pure mental…
Mike Day describes the moment time slowed to a crawl as he entered the room and bullets ripped past him. Losing his rifle, switching to his pistol mid-fall, and feeling seconds stretch into minutes, he relives the terrifying slow-motion chaos of a gunfight where every breath could have been his…
Mike Ritland talks about a former F-18 pilot who shared experiences with unexplainable aerial phenomena. While the pilot never confirms extraterrestrial life, he recounts moments that defy logic and leave even trained aviators questioning reality. This clip explores the thin line between truth, secrecy, and the unknown. If you like…
From the hell of BUDS training to intense Iraq deployments, Cole Fackler recounts swimming, brutal runs, AC130 support, gunfights, broken bones, and surviving life-threatening missions, including Redwing. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Click here to Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/PtCCmagjDQo ---------- TEAM DOG FOOD,…
Mike Day explains how a hostile cell shot down four American medevac helicopters, kill*ng every crew member — including a pilot personally connected to someone in his platoon. The loss triggered a risky, high-stakes mission as the team prepared to go after the killers despite impossible routes and overwhelming danger.…
Afghan Refugee Turned Marine & Green Beret | Ep. 266 In Episode 266 of the Mike Drop Podcast, Mike Ritland sits down with Kawa Mawlayee—the first Afghan-born Green Beret—for a raw talk on war, immigration, and identity. Kawa recounts fleeing Soviet-invaded Afghanistan, losing his father, and growing up as a…
Mike Ritland reveals how elite Navy SEALs were threatened with removal for refusing a mandatory shot — a moment he says exposes the darkest leadership failure in modern military history. His raw breakdown shows exactly how trust was shattered from the top down. If you like this, click subscribe, like…
I Never Expected My First Sniper Kill to Be Like This Mark Greene recounts brutal sniper missions in Iraq — from an absurd hide ruined by goats and a man who literally pooped in front of them, to a violent downtown Baghdad operation where multiple teams opened fire. The clip…
Mike Ritland exposes the heated controversy behind the forced COVID shot inside the military. He breaks down why troops felt blindsided, why the rushed rollout sparked outrage, and how the mandate pushed morale into a legal and ethical gray zone. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with…
Ken Rhee reveals the powerful family pressure that drove him to leave the U.S. and join the Korean military. He opens up about his father’s deep patriotism, the expectations placed on him as a son, and how those college-year decisions shaped his entire path. If you like this, click subscribe,…
Mike Day describes entering a kill zone where time slows to a surreal crawl. Bullets cut past him in visible trails, his rifle is ripped away, and he’s forced to switch to his pistol mid-fall. What lasted seconds felt like minutes as he fought to understand whether he’d been hit…
Navy SEAL Turned Green Beret in the National Guard Clark Impastato shares the harsh truth about joining the Army Special Forces, the unexpected challenges at Fort Bragg, and how his prior experience clashed with the military’s rigid system. From crazy physical tests to finding a high-paying secret opportunity, this story…
Ken Rhee breaks down Korea’s long battle between its troubled political past and the modern push to honor military service. With memories of scandals and jailed presidents still shaping public opinion, he explains why veterans face a very different kind of fight — one for respect. If you like this,…
Rob Huberty lays out the brutal reality of working with Afghan commandos: fragile trust, deadly betrayals, and the raw aftermath when Americans die. From sniper hits at extreme range to carrying a brother’s body out after his last radio call, this clip reveals how missions went from careful planning to…
Chris Cappa reveals how the Covid mandate triggered a massive shakeup inside the SEAL community, forcing operators to choose between their careers and their convictions. With sudden exits, legal battles, and whole teams in limbo, he breaks down how thousands of warriors were pushed out with no plan, no job,…
Mike Day describes waking up from a grenade blast only to realize he’d been shot multiple times and left for dead. As enemy fighters stood over him, he fought back with a mag change under fire, fixing a malfunctioned pistol and eliminating the threat. His survival and counterattack reveal a…
From Taking a Sh*t to Taking Fire: The Dumbest Mistake That Nearly Got Us K*lled Robert Terkla shares an unbelievable story from his deployment attached to SEAL Team 3. He and a SEAL—who just so happens to be CrossFit legend Josh Bridges—decide to take a quick, unsecured bathroom break, leaving…
Joe Malone reveals how, during MARSOC selection, he thought he bombed the course after dragging heavy jerry cans for miles and struggling with land navigation. Years later, while working as a contractor, he finally sees his file — and discovers the shocking reason he was selected as a Raider in…
Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer breaks down the brutal aftermath of the battle that defined his life. He opens up about the gut-wrenching guilt of losing his teammates, the moment he knew he couldn't leave for their funerals, and the single most heartbreaking betrayal he experienced from his own…
Joe Malone describes his first deployment to Afghanistan, landing on the tarmac with no one waiting for them. From the smell of the desert air to loading live grenades, it hit him—this was real. The moment the mission stopped being training and became survival. If you like this, click subscribe,…
Andy Stumpf reflects on the hidden world of SEAL Team Development Group before 9/11 — a time when even inside the Teams, little was known about it. He breaks down the brutal reality of uprooting families, risking everything, and the silence that followed if you didn’t make it. If you…
Korean SEAL VS US SEAL Training: Which One Is Harder? Ken Rhee recounts what it’s like to go through American BUD/S as a foreign operator. From icy winter swims to grueling O-course challenges, the story reveals the brutal selection process, the cultural differences between US and Korean hell weeks, and…
Joe Malone recalls his shocking first experience with land navigation training. What he thought would be a fun, simple refresher turned into one of the toughest physical and mental challenges of his life — breaking him down more than he ever expected. If you like this, click subscribe, like and…
