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Sept. 9, 2025

HERE’S How We Captured Noriega

Wes Tabor reveals how the DEA pulled off one of the most shocking operations in U.S. history — using submarines, cargo planes, and informants to take down General Noriega. This was the moment the DEA’s power shifted forever under Papa Bush. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share…

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Sept. 9, 2025

IED Alley: Navy SEAL Kevin Kent on Surviving Iraq’s De*dliest Days | Ep. 256

Get ready for an explosive episode of the Mike Drop Podcast with Chief Special Warfare Operator Kevin Kent. With over 20 years in the SEAL teams, Kevin shares high-stakes missions, near-death experiences, and hard-earned lessons from Iraq to high-risk warrants in New Mexico. But this isn’t just war stories—it’s the…

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Sept. 9, 2025

DEA's Most DANGEROUS Overseas Assignments

Wes Tabor explains the brutal reality of DEA overseas assignments — from South America’s cartel hotspots to London’s cushy posts. Some slots were coveted, others were hell. And today, even London may not be what it once was, with new migration and drug trade ties reshaping the game. If you…

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Sept. 8, 2025

POV: DEA Surveillance Operations

Wes Tabor dives into DEA surveillance tactics, where agents can turn simple tools like binoculars and wires into precision instruments. From spotting a lip-sync in a panel van to piecing together entire phone calls, this is how DEA operations stay one step ahead. If you like this, click subscribe, like…

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Sept. 8, 2025

Fallujah 2006: The Bl*odiest Year for Recon Marines

Nick Koumalatsos, a veteran Marine recounts his journey from Force Recon to Okinawa, where nonstop deployments and brutal training forged the ultimate recon soldiers. He reveals why Okinawa produces some of the best Marines and exposes the hidden truth about life on Marine Expeditionary Units and Southeast Asia deployments. If…

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Sept. 8, 2025

You Can Do Whatever You Want in Mexico

Wes Tabor reveals the brutal truth about fentanyl trafficking is laid bare. With barrels costing as little as $100, cartels no longer need South America—Mexico has turned the drug trade into a cheap, unstoppable machine fueled by the dollar. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a…

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Sept. 7, 2025

My Sergeant Took A Bullet—Then This Happened

Nick Lavery relives the moment his team sergeant was shot in the abdomen. With medevac scrambling and emotions spiraling, he admits to losing control in a way that still haunts him—but nothing could stop him from getting back to his men. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share…

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Sept. 7, 2025

How We Outsmarted Night Raids

Travis Kennedy explains how a trusted ally provided nightly intel about attacks—and how a tiny air strobe became the difference between life and death. Each night, as the signal went up, danger was averted, and survival was guaranteed. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend.…

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Sept. 7, 2025

Delta Force OTC: What No One Tells You Before It Starts

Delta Force OTC: What No One Tells You Before It Starts Tom Satterly, a 20-year Delta veteran, pulls back the curtain on the intense CQB drills, high-stakes safety lessons, and the humbling "new guy" moments that shaped his early days in the unit. From MP5 grease gun chaos to his…

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Sept. 6, 2025

Navy SEAL vs. Zarqawi’s Foreign Fighters

Navy SEAL vs. Zarqawi’s Foreign Fighters Mark Turner recalls the brutal reality of Iraq in ’06–’07. What started as a simple reconnaissance mission quickly turned into chaos when they stumbled into Zarqawi’s stronghold. Shops shut down, families fled, and the enemy prepared to strike with foreign fighters and a truck…

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Sept. 6, 2025

I Had To K*LL HIM!

Eli Crane recalls a moment where the threat wasn’t a gun—it was something far deadlier. Facing a vehicle that could’ve been packed with C-4, he knew one wrong move meant instant vaporization. It was survival or nothing. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Surviving BUD/S on 60% Lung Capacity

Eli Crane reveals the brutal truth about fighting through training with only 60% lung capacity. Past Hell Week, beaten down, and nearly broken, he explains what it takes to come back when your body is already failing you. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend.…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Nick "The Reaper" Irving on Sn*per Life Overseas, Challenges & Battling Online Critics

Nick "The Reaper" Irving on Sn*per Life Overseas, Challenges & Battling Online Critics Dive into the intense world of Nick 'The Reaper' Irving, one of the deadliest snipers in U.S. military history! In this gripping clip, Nick shares raw stories from his overseas missions, revealing the relentless precision and mental…

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Sept. 5, 2025

I Deployed With Boxes Full of Spare Prosthetic Legs

Nick Lavery breaks down the shocking cost and reality of deploying with prosthetic legs. One leg alone costs $80,000, and a full deployment loadout can run over $120,000. From carrying backup mechanical knees to charging computer-powered prosthetics in war zones, he reveals the harsh reality of staying combat-ready with artificial…

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Sept. 4, 2025

We Blew Up a Chemical Facility - Then This Happened

Mark Giaconia exposes the shocking decision to Tomahawk a chemical facility—not once, but twice. From the toxic smoke to the reckless destruction, this clip dives into why the strike made zero sense and what really happens when chemical sites get blown apart. If you like this, click subscribe, like and…

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Sept. 4, 2025

Navy SEAL Shot 27 Times in Brutal Ambush

Navy SEAL Shot 27 Times in Brutal Ambush Get ready for one of the most insane combat stories you’ll ever hear! In 2006, at the height of Iraq’s vi*lence, Mike Day walks into a deadly ambush during a high-stakes raid targeting a cell that shot down four U.S. medevac helicopters.…

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Sept. 4, 2025

My First Free Fall Jump with DEVGRU Was Brutal

Chuck Hayes had never freefallen before. But DEVGRU training doesn’t wait—his ninth jump was a full combat exit from a C-141. Failure wasn’t an option, because in DEVGRU, you either perform or you go back to square one. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend.…

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Sept. 3, 2025

HERE’S Why We Trained So Hard

Chuck Hayes, a veteran, recalls a life-changing lesson from his commanding officer. After a fatal mistake cost a teammate’s life, the officer reveals why he pushed his team to the absolute limit — so they would never have to carry the same guilt. A raw, emotional glimpse into the true…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Irish vs American Special Forces: Which One Is Harder?

Kevin Owens, a former Irish Special Ops and US Green Beret, spills the beans on brutal border patrols, waterboarding in selection, and how the two militaries stack up. From sniper school to counter-terror ops, this clip from Mic Drop dives into the grit, differences, and hard realities of elite training…

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Sept. 3, 2025

They Could Haze Me in the SEAL Teams

When a 6’5”, 260lb MMA fighter walks into a room full of seasoned Seal team veterans, the hazing plans quickly collapse. Watch the jaw-dropping moment when experience meets sheer size and skill—expect shock, laughs, and respect. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the…

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Sept. 2, 2025

The Biggest Dilemma We Faced in Combat

Chad McCoy recalls a terrifying moral dilemma in combat: an eight-year-old with a flashlight was spotting their position. The veteran opens up about the impossible choices soldiers face, where every decision weighs heavily on conscience, and hindsight only deepens the struggle. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share…

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Sept. 2, 2025

DEA Agent Reveals Why the Dr*g War Can’t Be Won | Ep. 255

Get ready for an unflinching dive into the world of drug enforcement on this episode of the Mike Ritland Podcast, featuring Wes Tabor—a 35-year law enforcement veteran who spent over two decades with the DEA, operating across the United States, Central America, and South America. With stints embedded alongside the…

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Sept. 2, 2025

PTSD Hit Me Hard After That Deployment

After returning from the range, Mark Giaconia struggles to find his way home. His mind races with the chaos of combat, making even a simple drive feel impossible. Watch as he opens up about the terrifying weight of war that follows soldiers long after they leave the battlefield. If you…

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Sept. 1, 2025

The #1 Skill Every Man Must Master Today

Bill Rapier breaks down a hard truth: if you’re a man, knowing how to shoot isn’t optional — it’s part of protecting your family. You don’t need to love it, but you must be capable when it matters. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend.…

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