by Ryan Fugit
Real combat stories from the military's elite. This podcast highlights the courageous, outrageous, crazy, and surreal experiences veterans recall from their toughest days in the foxhole, cockpit, and front lines. We interview JTACs, Special Operators (Delta), Special Forces, Jet Pilots, Combat Aviators, Infrantrymen, Marines, and vets from over 50 years of combat experience.Interviews touch on the toughest missions these vets faced, how they handled them, their first combat experiences, how they found their way to the military, and how they managed after leaving the combat behind.
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March 29, 2025
<p>Our Combat Story today is former Navy SEAL officer Josh Thurman, who spent over 12 years serving in the SEAL Teams, including at the elite level. Over the course of 11 deployments in the post-9/11 era, Josh led high-stakes special operations missions and nearly lost his own life on countless occasions. </p> <p>Join the AngelQ Waitlist to get a special offer and be one of the first to get access to this amazing product that keeps kids safe online: https://bitli.pro/2pvxr_9464bab7</p> <p>Josh almost never joined the military and, instead, thought of becoming a religious leader, which we talk about in this episode. Instead, he would go on to lead some of the most lethal and intelligent veterans on the planet on successful counterterrorism and hostage rescue missions. </p> <p>After his military service, Josh transitioned to the tech industry in 2023, co-founding AngelQ, an AI company to protect and prioritize the wellbeing of children in the digital age. With that, please enjoy this discussion with Josh Thurman.</p> <p>Check out our Combat Story Newsletter at www.combatstory.com/newsletter</p> <p>EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!</p> <p>Find Ryan Online:<br /> 🎙️ Connect with Ryan & Combat Story:<br /> 🔗 Ryan’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/combatstory<br /> 🛒 Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/combats...<br /> 📸 Instagram: @combatstory / combatstory <br /> 📘 Facebook: @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial<br /> 📖 Learn more about Ryan: https://www.combatstory.com/aboutus<br /> 🎵 Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle</p> <p>00:30 Introduction<br /> 00:49 Meet Josh Thurman: Navy SEAL Officer<br /> 03:20 From Potential Religious Leader to SEAL<br /> 05:54 Josh's Upbringing and Early Influences<br /> 10:27 Choosing the SEALs Over Other Paths<br /> 12:08 Mentorship and Inspiration<br /> 16:11 Angel Q: Protecting Kids in the Digital Age<br /> 18:45 BUD/S Training: Coldest Moments<br /> 30:31 Memorable Interactions with an Instructor<br /> 31:38 Challenges of OCS and Early Military Career<br /> 33:40 Humbling Experiences and First Deployment<br /> 36:56 First Combat Experience in Iraq<br /> 40:51 The Harrowing Vehicle Incident<br /> 47:12 Transitioning to Civilian Life and Entrepreneurship<br /> 50:04 The Mission and Vision of Angel Q<br /> 57:14 Challenges and Rewards of Starting a Company<br /> 59:25 Final Thoughts and Reflections<br /> 01:02:14 Sponsor Message: Delete Me</p>
March 15, 2025
<p>Today we sit down with Roberto Toncig, a retired Italian Army and former Government Executive with 40+ years of experience in the field of Defence and Security. He spent over two decades in steeped in International Relations and Security, most of them spent in challenging positions at various Italian Embassies abroad. </p> <p>In addition to Italian and fantastic English, Roberto speaks German, French, Serbo-Croatian, and Russian. In his post-government work, Roberto is an advisor at Leonardo focused on Regional Security for this global defense, security, and aerospace giant. </p> <p>We connected with Roberto thanks to friend of the show and longtime senior intelligence officer Glenn Corn. In this episode, we dive into Italy’s security organizations and get Roberto’s expert perspectives on Italy and Europe’s positioning in light of conflict in Russia and Ukraine, energy security, China, the Mediterranean, and regional stability.</p> <p>With that, please enjoy this deep dive into all things security-related in Europe.</p> <p>EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ <a href= "https://nordvpn.com/combatstory">https://nordvpn.com/combatstory</a> Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!</p> <p dir="ltr">Check out our Combat Story Newsletter at <a href= "https://www.combatstory.com/newsletter">www.combatstory.com/newsletter</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Find Ryan Online:</p> <p dir="ltr">🎙️ Connect with Ryan & Combat Story:</p> <p dir="ltr">🔗 Ryan’s Linktree: <a href= "https://linktr.ee/combatstory">https://linktr.ee/combatstory</a></p> <p dir="ltr">🛒 Merch Store: <a href= "https://www.bonfire.com/store/combatstory/">https://www.bonfire.com/store/combatstory/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">📸 Instagram: @combatstory <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/combatstory">https://www.instagram.com/combatstory</a></p> <p dir="ltr">📘 Facebook: @combatstoryofficial <a href= "https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial">https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial</a></p> <p dir="ltr">📖 Learn more about Ryan: <a href= "https://www.combatstory.com/aboutus">https://www.combatstory.com/aboutus</a></p> <p dir="ltr">🎵 Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show Notes:</p> <div class="stack gap-1"> <div class="stack gap-1">00:00 Introduction<br /> 00:46 Meet Roberto Tonseg: A Veteran in Defense and Security<br /> 03:19 Italy's National Security Framework<br /> 05:59 Europe's Response to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict<br /> 08:31 Challenges and Strategies for European Security<br /> 12:05 Energy Security and Immigration in Europe<br /> 18:19 China's Global Influence and Strategic Concerns<br /> 25:39 Personal Reflections and Final Thoughts<br /> 28:18 Sponsor Message and Conclusion</div> </div>
March 8, 2025
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