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In May of 2011, Mark Owen crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on a mission to capture/kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda - to decapitate “The Head of the Snake.” But that night in Abbottabad, Pakistan is just a part of Mark’s story. In this special four-part series of Danger Close, Jack sits down for an extended interview with Mark to discuss the story you haven’t heard. Starting with Mark’s childhood in a remote Alaskan community to his early days in the SEAL Teams to 9/11 and the sustained combat that followed to his selection and training for a team at the highest echelons of special operations, this is Mark Owen unfiltered, candid, and uncensored. Mark would go on to take part in high-profile operations like the mission to rescue Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates and the search for Bowe Bergdahl. He would later work his way up a stairwell in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and into a hallway where the most wanted terrorist in the world waited… But, as Jack and Mark discuss, the aftermath of the raid would not only change the public profile of Naval Special Warfare, it would also alter the course of Mark’s life in ways he could have never anticipated. IRONCLAD and SIG Sauer proudly present, The Head of the Snake: The Killing of UBL, a special Danger Close event. Mark Owen’s books: No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden and No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL Sponsors: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Part 4: Aftermath The days following the raid that killed Osama bin Laden were an exciting time for the American public, but for the men that were there the night he died things were taking a turn. In the final installment of The Head of the Snake series, we learn about why Mark’s military career would soon come to an end, and how his decision to tell the public the story of the Bin Laden raid drew the ire of the Pentagon. It’s a fascinating look at the post-9/11 American military, issues within the Navy Special Warfare community, how the Defense Department deals with internal controversies, and more.

In May of 2011, Mark Owen crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on a mission to capture/kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda - to decapitate “The Head of the Snake.” But that night in Abbottabad, Pakistan is just a part of Mark’s story. In this special four-part series of Danger Close, Jack sits down for an extended interview with Mark to discuss the story you haven’t heard. Starting with Mark’s childhood in a remote Alaskan community to his early days in the SEAL Teams to 9/11 and the sustained combat that followed to his selection and training for a team at the highest echelons of special operations, this is Mark Owen unfiltered, candid, and uncensored. Mark would go on to take part in high-profile operations like the mission to rescue Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates and the search for Bowe Bergdahl. He would later work his way up a stairwell in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and into a hallway where the most wanted terrorist in the world waited… But, as Jack and Mark discuss, the aftermath of the raid would not only change the public profile of Naval Special Warfare, it would also alter the course of Mark’s life in ways he could have never anticipated. IRONCLAD and SIG Sauer proudly present, The Head of the Snake: The Killing of UBL, a special Danger Close event. Mark Owen’s books: No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden and No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL Sponsors: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Part 3: The Raid In part three of the Head of the Snake series, Jack and Mark do a deep dive into the raid that killed Osama bin Laden–no matter what you may have seen in the movies, this is a story with details you’ve likely never heard before. Not only did last minute changes in Washington nearly cause a disaster for Mark and his team, but we also learn the methods used to infiltrate and clear the fortified compound. Jack also learns why the details of Bin Laden’s death can tell us so much about his life.

In May of 2011, Mark Owen crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on a mission to capture/kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda - to decapitate “The Head of the Snake.” But that night in Abbottabad, Pakistan is just a part of Mark’s story. In this special four-part series of Danger Close, Jack sits down for an extended interview with Mark to discuss the story you haven’t heard. Starting with Mark’s childhood in a remote Alaskan community to his early days in the SEAL Teams to 9/11 and the sustained combat that followed to his selection and training for a team at the highest echelons of special operations, this is Mark Owen unfiltered, candid, and uncensored. Mark would go on to take part in high-profile operations like the mission to rescue Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates and the search for Bowe Bergdahl. He would later work his way up a stairwell in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and into a hallway where the most wanted terrorist in the world waited … But, as Jack and Mark discuss, the aftermath of the raid would not only change the public profile of Naval Special Warfare, it would also alter the course of Mark’s life in ways he could have never anticipated. IRONCLAD and SIG Sauer proudly present, The Head of the Snake: The Killing of UBL, a special Danger Close event. Mark Owen’s books: No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden and No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL Sponsors: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Part 2: A New Kind of War In the weeks following the 9/11 attacks, the United States found itself grappling with a new war–and a new kind of warfare. In this episode of the Head of the Snake series, Mark Owen discusses the early days of the war in Afghanistan and what military leaders got wrong in the wake of 9/11. As special operations tactics began to evolve, so did their approach to technology. Jack and Mark discuss the evolution of gear, and the role it’s played in the fight against terror. As the U.S. military adapts to an evolved style of warfare, Mark found himself on one of his team’s most dangerous missions to date: Searching for missing Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl in the lawless badlands of Afghanistan.

In May of 2011, Mark Owen crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on a mission to capture/kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda - to decapitate “The Head of the Snake.” But that night in Abbottabad, Pakistan is just a part of Mark’s story. In this special four-part series of Danger Close, Jack sits down for an extended interview with Mark to discuss the story you haven’t heard. Starting with Mark’s childhood in a remote Alaskan community to his early days in the SEAL Teams to 9/11 and the sustained combat that followed to his selection and training for a team at the highest echelons of special operations, this is Mark Owen unfiltered, candid, and uncensored. Mark would go on to take part in high-profile operations like the mission to rescue Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates and the search for Bowe Bergdahl. He would later work his way up a stairwell in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and into a hallway where the most wanted terrorist in the world waited… But, as Jack and Mark discuss, the aftermath of the raid would not only change the public profile of Naval Special Warfare, it would also alter the course of Mark’s life in ways he could have never anticipated. IRONCLAD and SIG Sauer proudly present, The Head of the Snake: The Killing of UBL, a special Danger Close event. Mark Owen’s books: No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden and No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL Sponsors: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Part 1: The Road to Afghanistan Long before he was a part of one of the U.S. military’s most high-profile missions, Mark Owen was the child of Christian missionaries living in a remote village in Alaska. It was there that he would begin to learn the survival and shooting skills that would become major assets in some of the most dangerous operations conducted in the War on Terror. In part 1 of the Head of the Snake series, Jack hears about Mark’s childhood, his early days as a Navy SEAL, and how the 9/11 attacks would revolutionize special operations.

On this special, two-part edition of Danger Close, Jack looks back at some of his favorite conversations of 2021. In part two, we hear from author, former Game Warden and Marijuana Enforcement Team leader, John Nores; best-selling thriller author, Brad Thor; award-winning outdoor writer, wildlife photographer, videographer, naturalist, wilderness guide, and outfitter, Jim Shockey; journalist, terrorism and national security analyst, and author, Peter Bergen; actor, writer, director, author and producer, Donal Logue; author and prolific actor, Danny Trejo; endurance athlete, a Tactical Games competitor, entrepreneur, trainer and the host of the IRONCLAD podcast Reborn, Ashley Horner; and chef, author, host, outdoorsman and SIG Hunter Games competitor, Brad Leone. It’s another packed episode with some of the best moments of 2021 on Danger Close. P Sponsors: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.

On this special, two-part edition of Danger Close, Jack looks back at some of his favorite conversations of 2021. In part one, we hear from former Green Beret and FieldCraft Survival CEO, Mike Glover; former police officer, Diplomatic Security Service special agent, author, and security consultant, Fred Burton; acclaimed actor and audio book narrator, Ray Porter; retired Navy SEAL and Cleared Hot podcast host, Andy Stumpf; author, retired SEAL, Can You Survive This Podcast? host, and founder of the security consulting company Escape the Wolf Clint Emerson, Clint Emerson; journalist, war correspondent, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, and author, Sebastian Junger; retired Navy SEAL, bestselling author, host of the top-rated Jocko Podcast, and Echelon Front CEO, Jocko Willink; women’s rights activist, free speech advocate, and author Ayaan Hirsi Ali; former operator in Great Britain’s Special Boat Service, security consultant, adventurer, endurance athlete, and author, Dean Stott; and President and Director of Thunder Ranch and Marine Corps veteran, Clint Smith. It’s a packed episode, with some of the best moments of the year on Danger Close. Part 2 drops on Friday. Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.

On this episode of Danger Close, Jack discusses his recent trip to Hawaii to pay tribute to veterans on the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, with The Best Defensive Foundation. Jack also reads—and responds to—a few “negative” reviews of the Terminal List series, and unveils the December reading list picks. Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Books: The Spy Who Came for Christmas by David Morrell Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote On Her Majesty’s Secret Service by Ian Fleming The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth The Hundred-Year Christmas by David Morrell

Today’s guest on Danger Close merges the worlds of science, adventure, fitness, philosophy, and psychology in the quest to understand and enhance human performance and happiness. Michael Easter is a bestselling author, journalist, speaker, and professor in the journalism department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His work has appeared in Esquire, Vice, Men's Journal, Outside, Men’s Health, and Scientific American. Combining the “statistical and mystical” he has made it his mission to travel the world and investigate the experiences and teachings of influential thinkers and those “living at the extremes” and then share his insights through his work. His book and articles have received endorsements from Navy SEALs, Olympic champions, CIA officers, physicians and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors. His book, The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self, is on shelves now. You can follow him on Instagram @michael_easter and can learn more at eastermichael.com. Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer Featured Gear: Best Defense Foundation Maui Brewing Co x Chula Vista Brewing “Day of Infamy” Cream Ale Fear, Adrenaline and Excitement by Jack Holder Pearl Harbor Bottle Breacher with Wood Gift Box Born Primitive Nine Line Apparel

Today’s guest on Danger Close is Julian Rademeyer. Julian is an award-winning author, investigative journalist, and one of the world’s leading authorities on illicit wildlife trafficking. Julian served as a project leader at TRAFFIC, the international wildlife trade monitoring network, and as the Southern Africa editor of AfricaCheck.org. As an investigative journalist he worked for leading South African newspapers including City Press, Beeld, The Sunday Times, Pretoria News and The Herald and as the chief reporter for Media24 Investigations along with global news organizations to include the Associated Press and Reuters reporting from Somalia, Equatorial Guinea, Belarus, and Lebanon. His bestselling 2012 book, Killing for Profit: Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade, has achieved widespread international acclaim for its unflinching look at the demand for rhino horn from Asian markets fueling its illegal trade and the organized criminal syndicates bringing rhinos to the brink of extinction. Julian currently serves as Director of the Organized Crime Observatory for East and Southern Africa at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. You can follow him on Twitter @julianrademeyer. Featured Gear: TG Knives Sika Camel Trophy: The Definitive History Patriot Force Jack Carr Action Figure

Today’s guest on Danger Close was described by President Ronald Reagan as “an American hero.” Oliver North is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, #1 bestselling author and American patriot. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1968 and served twenty-two years as a United States Marine. His awards for service in Vietnam include the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for valor, and two Purple Hearts. From 1983 to 1986 he served as Counter-Terrorism Coordinator on the National Security Council staff. He helped plan Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, the capture of the Achille Lauro hijackers, and the raid on Muammar Gaddafi’s terror bases in Libya after which he was targeted for assassination by Abu Nidal’s Islamic Jihad. His first book, Under Fire, chronicles his Vietnam combat experience and his involvement in what would eventually become known as “Iran-Contra.” Iran-Contra was two secret operations carried out by the Reagan Administration in the mid-1980s linked by their financial connections and participants, including a Marine Lieutenant Colonel named Oliver North. For seventeen years he was a syndicated columnist and host of the award-winning “War Stories” on the FOX News Channel. In 2018 he stepped up to serve as the 66th president of the National Rifle Association of America. He has authored seventeen bestselling books and is the co-founder of Freedom Alliance, an organization serving wounded U.S. military personnel and their families, providing Hero College Scholarships for children of service members killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. His latest book, We Didn’t Fight for Socialism, is out now. Find out more about Oliver North at olivernorth.com or visit his YouTube channel.

Today’s guest on Danger Close is a comedian, musician and writer known for mixing blunt political analysis with his own brand of fast-talking humor. Chad Prather is also currently a Republican Candidate for the Governor of Texas. Chad hosts the Blaze TV’s The Chad Prather Show, and has made numerous appearances on outlets including CNN, Fox News, A&E and others. His latest book, Am I Crazy: An Unapologetic Patriot Takes on the Insanity of Today’s Woke World, is available now. You can find his latest tour dates at WatchChad.com and follow him on Instagram @ watchchad. Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: Leatherman Wave Leatherman Wave Sheath Goalzero Nomad 50 Solar Panel

Today's guest on Danger Close is Brad Leone. Brad Leone is one of the most exciting names in the world of food. In addition to being a popular chef, he’s also an avid outdoorsman who merges his passions in his new bestselling book Field Notes for Food Adventure: Recipes and Stories from the Woods to the Ocean. In it, Brad combines his love for fishing, hunting and traveling with his unique approach to food, emphasizing the use of fire and fermentation. Brad also competed in the recent SIG Hunter Games along with Jack and other outdoor enthusiasts including Laura Zerra, Eli Crane, Bo Sandoval, Royce Gracie, Valentina “The Bullet” Shevchenko, and others. Brad is known for his widely popular online series on Bon Appetit’s YouTube channel, It’s Alive with Brad, and It’s Alive: Goin’ Places, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers. You can follow him on Instagram @brad_leone Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Ten Thousand: Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by Ten Thousand. Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% of their purchase! Go to tenthousand.cc and enter code DANGERCLOSE15 to receive 15% off. Aimpoint: Today’s show is also brought to you by Aimpoint. Go to aimpoint.info/jackcarr and use the offer code jackcarr to get a free signed copy of THE DEVIL’S HAND hardcover with the purchase of any Aimpoint Comp Series or Micro Series optic. Featured Gear: Seaholm Rover Field Watch Down the River Forge - Kane Knife

On today’s episode of Danger Close, Jack takes a break from interviewing some of the world’s most interesting people and sits down to answer some of YOUR questions. Dozens of Danger Close listeners submitted questions to Jack about everything from his writing process and The Terminal List series to questions about gear and even the influences that helped shape his life. If you want to submit questions for future episodes, be sure to follow @dangerclosepodcast and @jackcarrusa on Instagram and be on the lookout for future listener question posts! Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Aimpoint: Today’s show is also brought to you by Aimpoint. Go to aimpoint.info/jackcarr and use the offer code jackcarr to get a free signed copy of THE DEVIL’S HAND hardcover with the purchase of any Aimpoint Comp Series or Micro Series optic.

Today's guest on Danger Close is Toby Harnden. Toby Harnden is an accomplished author, editor and journalist, known for in-depth reporting, and fearless approach to writing. In fact, he was once even imprisoned in Zimbabwe for his reporting and has also faced prosecution in Northern Ireland related to his work. Toby reported from more than 30 countries during his time as a foreign correspondent for The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times of London. He served as an officer in the Royal Navy and holds dual U.S. and British citizenship. Toby’s first book, Bandit Country, is a must read for those interested in understanding The Troubles in Northern Ireland. His book Dead Men Risen: An Epic Story of War and Heroism in Afghanistan was awarded the prestigious Orwell Prize. He recently released his latest work, First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11. You can learn more at TobyHarnden.com Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear SIG CROSS Rifle SIG BDX System CIVIVI Blade Alpine Distilling Bourbon

(Note: This interview was recorded in January 2020 at the Las Vegas SHOT Show, prior to Eli’s official announcement that he would be running for Congress.) If you’ve listened to past episodes of Danger Close, then today’s guest will be familiar to you. Eli Crane is a former Navy SEAL, the CEO of Bottle Breacher, a SIG Sauer brand ambassador, speaker, entrepreneur, and veterans’ advocate. Eli is also is running for Congress from the state of Arizona. Eli Crane first started making bottle openers from .50-caliber shells in his garage, but today the company has exploded and sells a ton of cool military / tactical inspired products. Eli has been featured in Entrepreneur.com, Coffee or Die, and ABC’s Shark Tank. You can follow him on social media @elicrane_ceo and learn more about his campaign at eliforarizona.com. Presented by SIG Sauer.

Today’s guest on Danger Close is Dean Stott. Dean is a former operator in Great Britain’s Special Boat Service, a security consultant, adventurer, endurance athlete, and author. Dean served in the British military’s elite SBS before transitioning to the private sector following a parachuting accident in 2011. After a second career as a highly sought after security consultant focused on high-risk jobs involving extortion campaigns, kidnappings, pirates, military coups and civil unrest which included the evacuation of the Canadian Embassy in Libya, he set his sights on breaking a record in the Guinness Book of World Records. The journey to break a world record led to breaking two records. He is the fastest person to ever to cycle the Pan-American Highway - from the southern tip of South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. He is also the first person ever to complete that journey in under 100 days. Dean is also a motivational speaker, addressing crowds of thousands with insights into topics like resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity. Dean is the author of the book Relentless: From SBS to World Record Breaker. You can find him on Instagram @deanstott Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Gear Spotlight: Jack’s EDC SIG P365 XL SIG 365 V-Crown SOG Knives Terminus XR LTE Dynamis Blade Dynamis Blade Sheath Dynamis Belt Black Point Tactical Mini WING Holster Jack Carr Leather Wallet Streamlight Stylus Pro Penlight Petzl Headlamp Dark Angel Medical Kit The Terminal List Series

For more than two decades, Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb, served in the United States Army, over fifteen of those years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta, more commonly referred to as Delta Force. In 1993, he was involved in the Battle of Mogadishu, depicted in the book and film Black Hawk Down. Kyle operated at the highest levels of special operations as an Assault Team Leader, Sniper Team Leader, Troop Sergeant Major, Combat Development Sergeant Major, and Task Force Sergeant Major. Drawing on his combat experience from Mogadishu to Mosul, Kyle founded the tactical gear and training company Viking Tactics. As an industry leader in tactical shooting techniques and as the designer of combat proven gear to include the VTAC Sling Jack used in the SEAL Teams and still uses today, Kyle continues to lead and influence in the private sector, teaching leadership, shooting, and tactical courses to the military and law enforcement communities. He is the host of the Team VTAC Podcast and can often be found at the SIG SAUER Academy or hunting the backcountry. He is the author of Leadership in the Shadows , Green Eyes and Black Rifles: The Warriors Guide to Combat Carbine , and Stay in the Fight: Warriors Guide to the Combat Pistol Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.

Peter Bergen is an acclaimed journalist, terrorism and national security analyst, and author of the new book, The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden, which examines the life, philosophy, influence, and personal contradictions of the infamous leader of al-Qaeda. Bergen famously interviewed bin Laden in 1997. Bergen currently serves as the Vice President for Global Studies & Fellows at New America and is New America’s director of the International Security and Future of War programs. He is also a national security analyst for CNN and a professor at Arizona State University where he co-directs the Center on the Future of War. Bergen is a member of the Homeland Security Experts Group and a fellow at Fordham University’s Center on National Security, and serves on the editorial board of one of the leading scholarly journal in the field of counter-terrorism: Studies in Conflict & Terrorism. He has previously taught at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Along with his latest, Bergen has written and edited three New York Times best-selling books, along with four books that have been named among the best non-fiction books of the year by The Washington Post. He is also an Emmy winning documentary filmmaker. His works include Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden from 9/11 to Abbottabad, United States of Jihad: Who Are America's Homegrown Terrorists, and How Do We Stop Them?, The Longest War: The Enduring Conflict between America and Al-Qaeda, Trump and His Generals: The Cost of Chaos, Drone Wars: Transforming Conflict, Law, and Policy, and more. You can follow him on Twitter @peterbergencnn Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Schnee’s: When you shop at Schnees.com use the promo code JACK21 for 10% off your next pair of boots Featured Gear: Makai Metal Works Blades Adaptive X Slash Kit (Dynamis Alliance)

Note: Today’s podcast has been adapted from Jack’s November Video Update. Be sure to subscribe to Jack’s YouTube channel to never miss new videos and content. It’s that time: In this Friday’s episode of the Danger Close podcast, Jack reads and responds to some recent “negative” reviews of The Terminal List series -- and some thoughtful analysis of the books from readers. Also, Jack breaks down his selections for the November reading list. Presented by SIG Sauer. Reading List Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand The Winds of War by Herman Wouk War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and host of the top-rated Jocko Podcast / Jocko Podcast Underground / Warrior Kid Podcast / and Jocko Unraveling. He is the co-founder and CEO of Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting firm that helps others lead and win. He is also the co-owner of Origin USA, a Maine-based company bringing manufacturing back to the USA with American made Jiu-Jitsu GIs, jeans, boots, and Jocko Fuel Clean Energy drinks and nutritional supplements. Jocko served for 20 years in the SEAL Teams and was the Task Unit Commander of Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi in 2006. Following Ramadi, Jocko took over as the Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams and put Jack through two of his pre-deployment workups when Jack was a Platoon Commander and Troop Commander. Jocko is the author of Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, The Dichotomy of Leadership, Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual, Leadership Strategy and Tactics Field Manual, Mikey and the Dragons, and the Way of the Warrior Kid series. His latest book, Final Spin, is his debut work of fiction and explores the themes of brotherhood, love, suffering, happiness, and sacrifice. In this episode, Jocko and Jack discuss their experiences in the SEAL Teams, Jocko’s new book, and what it would take for Jocko to enter the political arena. You can follow Jocko on Instagram (@jockowillink), Twitter (@jockowillink) Facebook (@jkowillink), and the Jocko Podcast YouTube Channel Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: SEAL Owned Businesses Resco Watches Half Face Blades Today’s featured gear segment is presented by 10 Thousand: Ten Thousand is offering Danger Close listeners 15% off their purchase. Just go to tenthousand.cc and code DANGERCLOSE to receive 15% off of your purchase.

Note: This interview was originally recorded in Jan. 2020 at the Las Vegas SHOT Show. Andrew Arrabito is retired Navy SEAL, bladesmith, hunter, outdoorsman, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the incredible knife company Half Face Blades, a creator of the apparel line Kill Bad Dudes, and the owner of War Paw Wines. He’s also a stuntman and actor who has appeared in films including Logan, 13 Hours and Transformers: Age of Extinction. You can follow him and his businesses on Instagram @ specoperator, @ warpawwine, @ halffaceblades, and @ we_kbd . Presented by SIG Sauer.

Simon Gervais is bestselling author, a veteran of the Canadian military, and a retired federal agent with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police specializing in counter-surveillance, drug investigation, and anti-terrorism. Before retiring to focus on writing full-time, Simon received extensive training in advanced reconnaissance and small-unit tactics in the military where he served as an infantry officer and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. During his time as a federal agent, he worked alongside the American DEA deploying to the Middle East and Europe, conducted classified anti-terrorism operations, and eventually became a close-protection specialist where he served on the protection details for high profile figures including President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II. Today, Simon is a bestselling author. His latest novel, The Last Protector, is on shelves now! Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. MTN Tough: Go to MTNTough.com use promo code "DANGERCLOSE" to receive 20% off. Schnee’s: Go to Schnees.com and use the promo code JACK21 to save 10% off your pair of Schnee’s boots and logo wear. Featured Gear and Groups: Merging Vets and Players Trinidad 3 Jeans New West Knife Works - Western Chef

Note: This interview was originally recorded in May 2020 at Thunder Ranch. Today's bonus episode of Danger Close is with Steven Pressfield. Steven Pressfield is a legendary author, Hollywood screenwriter and Marine Corps veteran. He has penned several bestselling novels including The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, The Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, and his latest, A Man at Arms, about the mercenary soldier Telamon of Arcadia. Steven has also written numerous works of non-fiction including The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, The Lion's Gate: On the Front Lines of the Six Day War, The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning, and others. Presented by SIG Sauer.

Today's guest on Danger Close is Donnie Edwards. Donnie Edwards spent 13 years as a linebacker in the NFL and is one of only eight players in the history of the league to have more than 20 interceptions and 20 sacks during his career. Inspired by stories from his grandfather, a Pearl Harbor survivor, and a life-changing conversation with a WWII veteran, Donnie founded the Best Defense Foundation in 2018 with the mission of “Taking Care of the Ones Who Took Care of Us.” The foundation honors and celebrates our veterans from past conflicts including WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Through the foundation’s Battlefield Return program, more than 100 WWII veterans have been able to remember their fallen comrades and gain closure returning to the battlefields on which they fought: Normandy, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, Guam, Saipan and Tinian. The Best Defense Foundation is also focused on educating future generations about the heroism and sacrifices of those who served through the preservation of their first-hand accounts, recording interviews with over 200 WWII combat veterans. You can follow Donnie on Instagram @donnie_edwards and you can learn more about his work @bestdefensefoundation. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: Today’s gear highlight portion looks at companies that have supported Best Defense Foundation. 1170 Pelican Protector Case Oakley Standard Issue Sunglasses Black Rifle Coffee Club Subscription

James Yeager is a former police officer, private security contractor, and founder and CEO of the firearm and tactical training company Tactical Response. He has been a firearms trainer since 1994 and founded Tactical Response in 1996 on the principle of “Student First – Instructor Second.” His Law Enforcement experience includes serving as an undercover drug enforcement officer, SWAT team leader, K-9 handler, and as Chief of the Big Sandy Police Department in Tennessee. In 2004 and 2005, he worked as a private security contractor in Iraq and was responsible for the protection of eight Iraqi Election Commissioners. On April 20, 2005, his PSD was caught in an ambush on Route Irish between the Green Zone and Baghdad International Airport. Three members of his team were killed. James discusses it in detail in this conversation. How much does a million dollars in $100 bills weigh and how does James Yeager know? What do you do if you lock your keys in an armored vehicle? Find out on the podcast. James is also the founder of libertv.com and its popular YouTube channel. You can follow him on Instagram @mfceoyeager. Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.

Today’s guest on Danger Close is former SAS operator Mark “Billy” Billingham. From 1983 to 1991 Billy served in the UK’s Parachute Regiment before joining SAS where he was a Mountain Troop specialist conducting operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, South America and Africa. He is a certified SF and Counter Terrorist Sniper Instructor, an Advanced Evasive Driving Instructor, a Combat Survival/RTI Instructor, a Tracking/Jungle Warfare/Navigation Instructor, a Demolition/Sabotage Instructor, a Ski Mountaineering/Rock Climbing/Abseiling/Ice climbing Instructor, a Counter Terrorist Instructor. He is also a philanthropist and highly sought-after speaker. He is the author of The Hard Way: Adapt, Survive and Win and the new book Call to Kill: The Enemy Is Everywhere. Following his career in the military, Billy served as a personal bodyguard for high-profile clients including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sir Michael Caine, Jude Law, Hulk Hogan, Kate Moss, Russell Crowe and Tom Cruise. Since 2015, Billy has been one of the lead instructors on the television series SAS: Who Dares Wins. You can learn more about Billy at markbillybillingham.com or follow him on social @billingham22b. Featured Gear: Ten Thousand Tactical Short Ten Thousand Interval Short Kevin Aerolite 30 Sleeping Bag Boot Campaign x BRCC Altama Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Ten Thousand: Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by Ten Thousand. Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% of their purchase! Go to tenthousand.cc and enter code DANGERCLOSE15 to receive 15% off.

Note: Today’s podcast has been adapted from Jack’s October Video Update. Be sure to subscribe to Jack’s YouTube channel to never miss new videos and content. In this edition of the Danger Close podcast, Jack reads—and responds to—a handful of negative Terminal List series reviews. It’s an honest, funny look at criticism, and how to respond to it. Jack also breaks down this month’s reading list selections - seven books Jack recommends every American read by the end of the year. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Books: 1984 by George Orwell Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell The Afghanistan Papers by Craig Whitlock The Constitution of the United States Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Holy Bible Three Felonies a Day by Harvry A. Silverglate

Douglas London is a retired senior CIA operations officer and the author of the new book The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence. Doug served as a U.S. Marine before joining the Central Intelligence Agency in 1984 where he worked for 34 years - 17 years on either side of 9/11. His job was the clandestine collection of HUMINT - intelligence that comes from people who provide secrets valuable to the United States. By virtue of recruiting spies for an equal number of years on either side of 11 September 2001, Doug offers a unique perspective on the Agency pre and post that seminal date in history. He served in the Middle East, South and Central Asia, and Africa including three assignments as a chief of station, the president’s senior advisor at post, and chief of base in a conflict zone. Assignments at CIA Headquarters included executive positions at the Agency’s Counterterrorism Center, Information Operations Center, and Near East and South Asia Division. He is the recipient of the CIA’s Career Intelligence Medal. Today, Doug is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s Center for Security Studies, and is a non-resident fellow at the Middle East Institute. On this episode of Danger Close, Doug discusses the state of modern intelligence, failures of the intelligence community, a lack of accountability prevalent in the post-9/11 CIA, and a lot more. You can follow him on Twitter @douglaslondon5 and you can follow Jack on social platforms @jackcarrusa. Featured Gear: Microsoft Surface Premier Body Armor Bulletproof Laptop Case Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Schnee’s: Go to Schnees.com and use the promo code JACK21 to save 10% off your pair of Schnee’s boots and logo wear.

Today’s special roundtable discussion episode of Danger Close was recorded at Thunder Ranch in May of 2020 with Jack in conversation with best-selling author of Gates of Fire, Steven Pressfield, and Thunder Ranch founder Clint Smith. They examine what sets America apart from our adversaries, the importance of preparedness, modern virtues, and a lot more. About Clint Smith: Clint is the President and Director of Thunder Ranch, a 900-acre ranch in Southern Oregon that he operates with his wife Heidi. It is one of the world’s most highly acclaimed firearm training facilities. Clint is a Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Vietnam. After being shot in combat, Clint returned and began a decade in law enforcement before becoming the operations officer at API, later Gunsite, under LtCol Jeff Cooper. He then started his own training company and did a stint with the H&K training division before founding the legendary Thunder Ranch. He’s also the author of the books Urban Rifle: 45 Years of Teaching and Training and Urban Rifle 2: Close Combat Conflict Resolution. About Steven Pressfield: Steven Pressfield is a bestselling author, Hollywood screenwriter and Marine Corps veteran. He’s penned several bestselling novels including The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, The Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, and his latest, A Man at Arms, about the solitary mercenary Telamon of Arcadia. Steven has also written numerous non-fiction books including The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, The Lion's Gate: On the Front Lines of the Six Day War, The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning, and others. Presented by SIG Sauer.

Today's guest on the Danger Close podcast is Craig Whitlock. Craig Whitlock is a three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist who has specialized in reporting on national security issues for The Washington Post since 1998. Since 2001, he has covered the Global War on Terrorism as a foreign correspondent, Pentagon reporter, and national security specialist. His new book, The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War, asks and answers the question every American is asking in the wake of the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan: after 20 years of war, thousands of lives lost with even more suffering the physical and emotional trauma of the battlefield, and trillions of dollars spent - what went wrong in Afghanistan? To gain access to what are now known as The Afghanistan Papers, The Washington Post had to sue the federal government twice under the Freedom of Information Act to force them to release unclassified interviews with 428 generals, diplomats, aid workers and Afghan officials. These documents along with 59,000 pages of Donald Rumsfeld’s memos obtained through another Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by the National Security Archive at George Washington University and 600 unclassified interviews with veterans of the war conducted by the Army’s Combat Studies Institute and another series of interviews with Bush White House officials from the Miller Center at UVA form the foundation of research for Craig’s book. If you suspected that elected and appointed officials, diplomats, government bureaucrats and senior level military leaders have been lying to congress, the tactical level troops, reporters and the American people about the war in Afghanistan for the past 20 years, this book provides you the truth - in their own words. You can follow Craig on Twitter @CraigMWhitlock. Presented by SIG Sauer. Gear Spotlight: The Life of General Ulysses S. Grant by J.S.C. Abott Petzl Headlamps Ten Thousand “Interval” Short

Today's guest on Danger Close is Don Bentley. Don Bentley is a former U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot who flew QRF in support of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan. Launching with only a frequency, call sign and last known location of the four man SEAL reconnaissance element, Don and the QRF flew into harm’s way. One helicopter and the 16 warriors aboard would not make it home. This is a powerful conversation with someone who has spent years dealing with the emotional aftermath of that mission and has learned to channel those feelings into his writing. Following his time in the Army, Don worked for General Electric before once again stepping up to serve as an FBI Special Agent focused on foreign intelligence cases and as an FBI SWAT Team member. Today, Don is the New York Times bestselling author of the Matt Drake series. The next book in the series, Hostile Intent, releases on May 3, 2022. He is also continuing the legacy of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Jr. series. Target Acquired is on shelves now. You can learn more about Don at donbentleybooks.com and follow him on Twitter @bentleydonb Presented by SIG Sauer.

Chris Wallace is the anchor of Fox News Sunday where each week he interviews the most prominent newsmakers of the day. For over five decades, Chris has had a front seat to history as a journalist covering almost every significant political event of our time, including as chief White House correspondent for NBC News from 1982 to 1989. He has interviewed seven American Presidents, numerous foreign heads of state, and won every major broadcast news award, including three Emmy Awards, the duPont-Columbia Silver Baton, and the Peabody Award. He moderated the 2016 Republican Party Presidential Debate and general election presidential debates in 2016 between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, and in 2020 between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. His interviews with everyone from Mother Teresa to Vladimir Putin chronicle the people and events of the past half-century. He is the author of First Lady: A Portrait of Nancy Reagan, Character: Profiles in Presidential Courage, Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days that Changed the World, and his latest, Countdown Bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247-Day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice. On today’s Danger Close, Jack and Chris Wallace discuss his career, journalism, the hunt for Osama bin Laden, and more. Follow Fox News Sunday on Twitter @FoxNewsSunday and check out the Countdown Series at https://www.countdownbook.com Presented by SIG Sauer. Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by Ten Thousand. Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% of their purchase! Go to tenthousand.cc and enter code DANGERCLOSE15 to receive 15% off. Featured Gear: Mac Cutting Boards Cudaway Knives Ten Thousand Tactical Short Ten Thousand Interval Short

Today's guest on this bonus episode of the Danger Close Podcast is Brad Taylor. Brad Taylor served more than two decades in the U.S. Army before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He held multiple positions, including Squadron Commander, in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta, more commonly referred to as Delta Force. For more on this highly classified unit, see Wikipedia. Brad deployed to Afghanistan in the early days of the war and lead special operations forces in Iraq and other hot spots around the globe. Today, Brad Taylor is a bestselling author who has written fifteen thrillers, including his 2011 breakout debut One Rough Man, and the latest in his Pike Logan series, American Traitor. His sixteenth book in the series, End of Days, hits shelves in January and is now available for pre-order. You can follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bradtaylorbooks. Presented by SIG Sauer.

Today's guest on Danger Close is John Nores. John Nores is the author of the book Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens Are Reclaiming Wildlands From the Drug Cartels as well as War in the Woods: Combating the Marijuana Cartels on America’s Public Lands. For more than 26 years, John served as a Game Warden for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. During his time as a Game Warden he helped to develop and lead the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), an elite tactical unit targeting cartel drug operations on California’s public lands. He also created the agency’s sniper capability. John is the recipient of the Governor’s Medal of Valor and led allied agency dignitary protection details with the U.S. Secret Service during the Obama administration. John is a passionate conservationist and outdoorsman. He founded the non-profit El Oasis, which offers shelter and support to orphaned and abandoned children in Baja, Mexico. You can follow him on social media @johnnores. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: V Nives: TGL Trail Blazer Schnee’s Boots: The Granite Hidden Wars: How Special Operations Game Wardens Are Reclaiming Wildlands From the Drug Cartels War in the Woods: Combating the Marijuana Cartels on America’s Public Lands

Today’s guest on this bonus episode of the DANGER CLOSE Podcast is Gavy Friedson. Gavy is a former Israeli infantry soldier and IDF Spokesperson who now works with an organization called United Hatzalah of Israel. Their mission is to provide immediate medical assistance using a GPS linked app through a network of volunteer medics riding specially equipped motorcycles capable of getting to the site of an emergency much faster than a traditional ambulance. Their response time is less than three minutes across Israel and 90 seconds in metropolitan areas. Today, Gavy serves as the Director of International Emergency Management and Global Ambassador for United Hatzalah of Israel, and he previously served in the elite Nahal Infantry Brigade of the Israel Defence Force. Presented by SIG Sauer.

This week's guest on Danger Close is Kyle Mills. Kyle Mills is a bestselling novelist and an avid outdoorsman. The son of an FBI agent, Mills rose to prominence as an author following the publication of his novel Rising Phoenix in 1997, the first featuring fictional FBI special agent Mark Beamon. Along with his collection of thrillers, Mills has also written editions of Vince Flynn’s popular Mitch Rapp series and Robert Ludlum’s Covert-One series. His latest in the Mitch Rapp series, Enemy at the Gates, released on September 14. You can learn more about his work at KyleMills.com. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear Premier Body Armor: Everyday Armor T-Shirt with Level IIIA Armor Inserts Premier Body Armor: Bulletproof Can Cooler This week’s “Featured Gear” is brought to you by Schnee's Boots. For 10% off your first pair go to Schnees.com and be sure to use promo code JACK21.

Today’s guest on this bonus episode of the Danger Close podcast is Jack’s friend and teammate, John Devine of Devine K9s and the Rescue 22 Foundation. John is a former Navy SEAL who specialized in training multi-purpose canines and deploying as a SEAL dog handler. Today, he is the owner/operator of Devine K9s, training dogs in behavior modification, obedience, and scent detection. He also provides tactical K9 consulting and service dog training. John is the founder of the Rescue 22 Foundation, an organization focused on providing fully trained service dogs to veterans dealing with the physical and emotional trauma of the battlefield. Follow: @devinek9john, @rescue22foundation, @devinek9s Presented by SIG Sauer.

Today's guest on Danger Close is Andy McNab. Andy is a former member of the British SAS who led Bravo Two Zero during the first Gulf War. Over his time in the military, he conducted counter-terrorist and anti-drug missions in Central and South America and throughout the Middle East and worked undercover in Northern Ireland. He was captured in Iraq on a mission during the first Gulf War in 1991, an experience he recounts in his first book, Bravo Two Zero. Andy was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM). At the time he left SAS in 1993, he was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier. In his post-military life, he has instructed special operations forces in survival, hostage rescue and counter terrorism. He was also the technical advisor on the classic action film Heat. He is the author of the Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thriller series, the co-author of the Boy Soldier series, and the author of three books about his own military experience: Bravo Two Zero, Seven Troop, and Immediate Action. Andy’s novel Red Notice, was recently adapted into a major motion picture, and is currently available on Netflix as SAS: Rise of the Black Swan. You can follow him on Twiter @the_real_mcnab. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: True Velocity Ammunition

Today's guest on a special bonus episode of Danger Close is Mark Greaney. Mark Greaney is one of the most exciting names in fiction. He is known for creating the The Gray Man series which follow the adventures of former CIA operative Court Gentry. A film adaption of The Gray Man is currently in production by Netflix, starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (Captain America: Winter Soldier, Extraction, Avengers: Endgame), it’s the highest budget film ever produced by the streaming network. Greaney also collaborated with Tom Clancy on the legendary novelist’s final books, and he has authored and co-authored seven Clancy novels in the Jack Ryan series. He collaborated with Lieutenant Colonel H. Ripley Rawlings IV for the standalone novel, Red Metal. His latest novel Relentless is the 10th in the Gray Man series, and follows Court as he attempts to uncover an international conspiracy after the mysterious disappearance of several intelligence officers around the world. You can follow him on Twitter @MarkGreaneyBook and learn more about his work at markgreaneybooks.com. Presented by SIG Sauer. This episode is also brought to you by Kill Cliff. Save 20% off your first order when you use the code IRONCLAD at KillCliff.com

Note: This interview was recorded in June 2021, prior to Eli’s official announcement that he would be running for Congress. My guest on Danger Close is Eli Crane. Eli is a former Navy SEAL, speaker, a SIG Sauer brand ambassador, veterans’ advocate and the CEO of Bottle Breacher. He also recently announced that he will be running for Congress. Eli Crane first started making bottle openers from .50-caliber shells in his garage, but today the company has exploded and now sells a ton of cool military / tactical inspired gear and gifts. Eli has been featured in outlets including Entrepreneur.com, Coffee or Die, ABC’s Shark Tank and a ton of others. You can follow him on social media @elicrane_ceo and learn more about his campaign at eliforarizona.com. Presented by SIG Sauer. This episode is also brought to you by Kill Cliff. Save 20% off your first order when you use the code IRONCLAD at KillCliff.com Featured Gear: Bottle Breacher .50 Cal. Bottle Breacher Bottle Breacher Free Frag Tydex Holsters SIG P320 XCompact SIG Romeo1Pro

Jason Gardner is a retired Navy SEAL, speaker, and highly sought-after leadership instructor. He served in the military for nearly 30 years before retiring as the SEAL Team FIVE Command Master Chief. Jason deployed nine times and is the recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Today, he is a strategic advisor, leadership instructor and speaker at Echelon Front, an education and training organization founded by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. You can follow him on Instagram @jason.n.gardner Presented by SIG Sauer. This episode is also brought to you by Kill Cliff. Save 20% off your first order when you use the code IRONCLAD at KillCliff.com

Today’s guest on Danger Close is a women’s rights activist, free speech advocate and New York Times bestselling author of Infidel, The Caged Virgin, Nomad, Heretic, The Challenge of Dawa, and Prey who is unafraid to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues. Ayaan was born in Somalia and grew up in Africa and the Middle East before seeking asylum in the Netherlands where she served as a member of the Dutch Parliament. She was working with Theo van Gogh on a film titled SUBMISSION when he was murdered by an Islamic extremist with terrorist ties who took issue with the film’s portrayal of Islam. After shooting Van Gogh multiple times he used a butcher knife and sawed into Van Gogh’s throat before stabbing a letter into the filmmaker’s chest. That letter was addressed to Ayaan Hirsi Ali. She was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2005, one of the Glamour Heroes of 2005, and Reader’s Digest’s European of the Year. Today, Ayaan continues her fight as a human rights activist as the founder of the AHA Foundation, an organization fighting for the rights of women around the globe. She is a fellow at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, an Adjunct Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University Ayaan’s latest book, Prey: Immigration, Islam, and the Erosion of Women’s Rights is on shelves now. She also hosts The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast. You can follow Ayaan on Twitter @Ayaan and learn more about her work at ayaanhirsiali.com. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: The Vickers Guide Library This week’s “Featured Gear” is brought to you by Schnee's Boots. For 10% off your first pair go to Schnees.com and be sure to use promo code JACK21.

Today’s guest on Danger Close is not only a former infantry platoon leader in Afghanistan, he’s also a current candidate for the United States Senate. Sean Parnell is a Ranger qualified 10th Mountain Division soldier who spent over a year on the front lines in Afghanistan before being medically retired as a captain for wounds sustained in combat. Sean is a passionate advocate for veterans and co-founder of The American Warrior Initiative. Sean is also the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan, and the popular Eric Steele series. The latest installment, Left for Dead, hits shelves on Sept. 7. A third generation Western Pennsylvania native, Sean is currently running for the United States Senate. You can follow him on Twitter @SeanParnellUSA and learn more about this campaign at parnellforsenate.com. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: The Art of Ellwood T. Risk Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

Today's guest on this bonus episode of Danger Close is A.J. Tata. A.J. Tata is a defense expert, novelist, and political commentator who served for nearly three decades in the United States Army before retiring with the rank of brigadier general. He attended the United States Military Academy and served as a National Security Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the Catholic University of America as well as a master's degree in Military Art and Science from the School of Advanced Military Studies. Since retiring from the military, A.J. has gone on to serve as the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation and later became an advisor to Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Tata is the bestselling novelist behind 14 books, including the Jake Mahegan series, the Reaper Series and the Threat Series. His latest book, Chasing the Lion is on shelves now. You can follow him on Twitter @ajtata. Presented by SIG Sauer. Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

Republican Congressman Mike Waltz is a true warrior diplomat. He is the first Green Beret elected to Congress where he represents Florida's 6th congressional district. A combat-decorated Army Special Forces Officer, he served as a defense policy director for Secretaries of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates and as Vice President Dick Cheney's counterterrorism advisor between combat deployments to Afghanistan directly implementing policies and strategy on the front lines that he helped create in Washington, D.C. A Florida native, Congressman Waltz attended the Virginia Military Institute and served more than two decades in the U.S. Army conducting multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa. Today he continues to serve as a Colonel in the National Guard. He is the author of the book Warrior Diplomat: A Green Beret’s Battles from Washington to Afghanistan. The book’s proceeds are donated to veterans’ foundations. Mike is also a successful small business owner and is a frequent media commentator addressing issues related to foreign policy, intelligence and national defense. You can follow him on Twitter @michaelgwaltz and learn about him at waltz.house.gov . Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: Warrior Diplomat: A Green Beret’s Battles from Washington to Afghanistan The Generals The Constitution of the United States of America Common Sense by Thomas Paine The Bill of Rights The Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation Book of Virtues by Benjamin Franklin

There’s a good chance that you’ll recognize this episode’s guest. Actor, writer, director and producer Donal Logue has appeared in over three hundred episodes of television including ER, Vikings, Sons of Anarchy, Law & Order: SVU, Terriers, Gotham, Departure, Grounded for Life, and in over seventy movies including Sneakers, Gettysburg, Blade, The Patriot, Reindeer Games, and The Tao of Steve for which he won Best Actor at the Sundance Film Festival. He recently co-authored the book Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood with Hollywood legend Danny Trejo. Donal is the co-founder of Frison Logue Hardwoods, which specializes in crafting mantles, tables and furniture using reclaimed and salvaged wood from urban tree work and hazard tree removals in Southern Oregon. He is also the co-founder of Aisling Truck Academy. Follow Donal on Instagram @donalflogue , on Twitter @donallogue and you can check out Frison Logue Hardwoods and Aisling Trucking at https://frisonloguehardwoods.com and https://www.aislingtruckacademy.com/about-us.html Presented by SIG Sauer. Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off. Featured Gear: Custom Burch Barrel x Cudaway Knife

In this special bonus episode of Danger Close, Jack sits down to read negative reviews of Savage Son (yes, a few actually exist). It’s a funny, no-holds-barred look at the series, Jack’s take on negative feedback, and how to respond to criticism. Be sure to follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa Presented by SIG Sauer. Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

This week’s guest on Danger Close is a cold-weather warfare and survival specialist, a hunter and world-renowned expert on operating in extreme environments. John Barklow is a former U.S. Navy Diver who spent the majority of his time in uniform with the SEAL Teams. Upon retirement he took the lead instructor position at the Naval Special Warfare Cold Weather Warfare Training Facility in Kodiak, Alaska, where he honed his hunting and survival skills, developing and testing gear for special operators working in harsh environments. He is currently the Big Game Product Manager at SITKA Gear, in Bozeman, Montana. John also helped develop the Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) and Personal Environmental Protective Survival Equipment (PEPSE) system during his time with NSW. You can follow him on Instagram @jbarklow and find out more at knowledgefromstorms.com https://knowledgefromstorms.com Be sure to subscribe to his newly launched YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8J2a0C15WUMVBBKF3fGaQ Presented by SIG Sauer. Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off. Featured Gear: SITKA Gear SITKA Bino Bivy Swarovski Binoculars - 10x42 SITKA Mountain Optics Harness PSE Nock On EVO NTN 33 Bow SITKA Ascent 12 Pack SITKA Drifter Travel Pack SITKA Drifter Duffle SITKA Icon Tee SITKA Hanger Work Pant SITKA Sleeping Bag

On a special bonus episode of Danger Close, today’s guest is David Morrell. David is a legendary author who has written for fiction, non-fiction, and comic book audiences. His 1972 debut novel First Blood introduced the world to the iconic character Rambo and was adapted into the 1982 film of the same name. Four more Rambo films would follow, all starring Sylvester Stallone. Morrell holds both an M.A. and Ph.D. in American Literature from Penn State University. He has written dozens of books, the Captain American miniseries The Chosen, and issues of both Savage Wolverine and The Amazing Spider-Man. His other notable works include The Brotherhood of the Rose, The Fraternity of the Stone, The League of Night and Fog, The Thomas De Quincey historical mystery series, The Totem, The Fifth Profession, The Hundred-Year Christmas, Double Image, and many others. Morrell’s work has received widespread critical acclaim: He is an Edgar, Anthony, Thriller, and Arthur Ellis finalist, a Nero and Macavity winner, and a three-time recipient of the Bram Stoker Award from the Horror Writers Association. He received the Thriller Master Award from The International Thriller Writers organization, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the prestigious Bouchercon convention, RT Book Reviews’s Thriller Pioneer Award, Comic-Con’s Inkpot award for outstanding achievement in action/adventure, and among others. You can find out more about David and his work at davidmorrell.net, and follow him on Twitter @_DavidMorell and on facebook @davidmorrell Presented by SIG Sauer. Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

Today's guest on Danger Close is Brad Thor. Brad Thor is a number one New York Times bestselling author whose thrillers have received international critical acclaim. The author of 21 novels, his stories feature a character named Scot Harvath, an ex-Navy SEAL and Secret Service Agent who finds himself embroiled in the world of international espionage and counterterrorism. His latest book in the series, Black Ice, is available now everywhere books are sold. Brad regularly appears on national media platforms to discuss issues related to national security, intelligence and counterterrorism. He has also served on the Department of Homeland Security’s Analytic Red Cell Unit, has lectured numerous law enforcement organizations, and was also a keynote speaker for the National Tactical Officers Association annual conference. You can follow him on Instagram @realbradthor, on Twitter @BradThor, on Facebook @BradThorOfficial and you can find all of his novels at BradThor.com Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear Amtac Blades - Minuteman Half Face Blades Black Ice by Brad Thor Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.