Welcome back to the Team Room, everyone! This week, we have an exceptional episode on the Ones Ready Podcast, the official UNofficial podcast of the United States Air Force, dedicated to helping every special warfare hopeful succeed.

Join us as we sit down with Nate, a former Green Beret, who shares his inspiring journey to becoming a Green Beret and his extensive military experience. Nate delves into his family's rich military background and how it shaped his decision to join the Army. He recounts his time in the grueling Q course, the challenges he faced, including injuries, and his role as a communication sergeant, despite his aversion to the radio portion of the job.

Nate opens up about his time on the dive team and his regret over missing dive school, his reflections on possibly joining a tier one unit, and the unpredictability of the selection process. The conversation covers the profound impact of deployments on family life, the intensity of combat deployments, and the complex emotions surrounding the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. Nate also shares insights into the current state of the military and the mental health toll of deployment.

Drawing from his father's experiences as a Green Beret in Vietnam, Nate discusses the challenges of returning home and the lingering effects of PTSD. He reflects on his own journey into Special Forces and how it led him to create Valhalla VFT, a firearms training company focused on practical self-defense skills.

This episode emphasizes the importance of open conversations about military service realities and mentorship for aspiring Special Forces soldiers. Don't miss this compelling discussion that promises to inspire and educate.

Chapters

00:00 Family Background and Military Influence
03:18 Deciding to Become a Green Beret
06:23 Finding Purpose and Discipline in the Military
12:36 Joining the Dive Team
15:22 The Importance of Being an Operator First
20:21 Considerations for Joining a Tier One Unit
23:36 The Impact of Deployments on Family Life
25:48 The Reality of the First Combat Deployment
29:41 The Frustration of the Afghanistan Withdrawal
37:13 Challenges in Recruiting and Retention
39:18 Conflicting Feelings about Another War
41:27 Critiques of Military Public Affairs Offices
47:03 The Challenges Faced by Vietnam Veterans
48:29 Dealing with PTSD and its Effects
52:20 Starting Valhalla VFT: Pr

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/join

Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready
Alpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY
Dread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY
Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10
Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY
Trench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY

The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the...