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The Vanguard Wall Podcast

The Vanguard Wall Podcast
Mental Health
Special Forces
PTSD
Afghanistan
Iraq War
Brotherhood
Veterans
Addiction
Air Force Special Operations
Marine Corps
Fallujah
Christianity
Faith
Gregory Trent
Sailing
Resilience
Valor
Leadership
Army Rangers
Survivor's Guilt

The Vanguard Wall Podcast bridges the gap as a fortress of strength and resilience, where modern-day warriors—veterans, law enforcement, and those forged in adversity—share their untold stories of bravery, discipline, mental health, perserverance and personal triumph. Each episode is a shield wall, defending the spirit of honor, courage, and brotherhood that binds warriors across time.

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Hugh Mills flew the OH-6 “Loach” as a low-level aeroscout in Vietnam — statistically the most dangerous flying job of the war. Shot down 16 times, three Silver Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Purple Hearts. Author of... more

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At Tora Bora in December 2001, Gary Harrington sat on one of the closest American observation posts to Osama bin Laden — close enough, he says, to watch the bombs he was calling in streak past the ridge sideways. Then the war handed... more

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Senior Master Sergeant Aaron Love — Air Force Pararescueman, 22 years, five combat deployments — is the first PJ ever on The Vanguard Wall. Fewer than 500 people have earned the maroon beret. The pipeline carries a 91% attrition rat... more

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Marine vet Johnny Raushi joined the Corps at 17 for a free skateboard sticker. Four years later he came home broke, picked up change in a gas station parking lot, and sold his plasma twice a week to fund the first batches of a pomad... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Harrington
Former Marine Corps officer, Army Special Forces, Delta Force operator, CIA Case Officer
The Vanguard Wall Podcast guest
Episode: Marine to Green Beret to Delta to CIA: The Man Who Hunted bin Laden | Gary Harrington
Aaron Love
Former Senior Master Sergeant, Pararescueman; host and guest on episode
Air Force Pararescue; Optimal Human Performance
Episode: Air Force PJ: He Was Told to Stand Down. Cole Condiff Was Never Found. | Aaron Love
Johnny Raushi
Founder and CEO of Johnny Slicks; Marine Corps veteran
Johnny Slicks
Episode: From Selling Plasma to 8 Figures: Marine Vet Johnny Raushi's American Comeback
Alex Pelbath
Colonel, United States Air Force (Retired) and Congressional candidate
U.S. Air Force
Episode: The Last Plane Out of Kabul: Air Mission Commander Reveals What Really Happened | Col(r) Alex Pelbath
Nick Barringer
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Dietitian and performance nutrition expert
Salvo Gum / Tactical nutrition programs
Episode: They Said "We've Been Fine Without You." He Proved Them Wrong. | Dr. Nick Barringer
Travis W. Mills
Former MACV-SOG recon leader, One-Zero, and SF officer
U.S. Army, MACV-SOG
Episode: MACV-SOG | How One Man Built the Most Dangerous Training Program in Vietnam | Travis Mills
Eric Shelvy
Former Marine, diplomat security (MSG), DSS, ATF agent
U.S. Marine Corps; US State Department; ATF
Episode: He Survived Fallujah… Then Walked Away From Everything | Eric Shelvy (Part 2)
Master Sergeant Gregory Trent
Special Forces leader and soldier who was injured in Afghanistan
US Army
Episode: 1 of 7 | Dave Coulombe | Green Beret Captain Reveals What Happened When His Soldier Was Shot in Afghanistan
Spencer Lewis
Former Green Beret who founded Alpha Country Training and Nutrition
Alpha Country Training and Nutrition
Episode: Army Ranger Hits Rock Bottom: The Judge Who Saved My Life After I Lost Everything (Part 2)

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Asher
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Great in-depth interviews

    Fantastic content with interesting guests. Can’t wait for new episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    colbylaw
    United States4 months ago
  • Love it

    Love your podcast man. I love how small time you are. Makes it more personal and relatable!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OgCPiZmeE
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Varied but consistently strong lineup of veterans and leaders.
Small-time, authentic feel that keeps interviews intimate and genuine.
Relatable and personal; balance of tough topics and practical takeaways.
Dives into mental health and resilience feel sincere and helpful.
Great production quality with in-depth guest stories.

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They Said "We've Been Fine Without You." He Proved Them Wrong. | Dr. Nick Barringer
Q: What was your first impression of Ranger Regiment nutrition when you arrived as the regiment's first dietitian?
Impressed by the professionalism and high standards; realized the unit required integrating nutrition into field readiness and that trust would have to be earned by hands-on involvement.
They Said "We've Been Fine Without You." He Proved Them Wrong. | Dr. Nick Barringer
Q: Why did you decide to join the Army as a dietitian?
He found a natural fit because the Army employed dietitians and offered a path to work with soldiers, eventually moving toward performance nutrition beyond hospital rotations.
He Refused to Be Put in a Box | Marine, Diplomat, Then Gone | Eric Shelvy (Part 1)
Q: How are your guys coping with the chaos of war?
They were all motivated, some were distraught, but we didn't have time for feelings.
He Refused to Be Put in a Box | Marine, Diplomat, Then Gone | Eric Shelvy (Part 1)
Q: How did you end up in the Marines?
I signed up and wanted to do military service because I looked up to my dad and was trying to follow in his footsteps.
He Refused to Be Put in a Box | Marine, Diplomat, Then Gone | Eric Shelvy (Part 1)
Q: What was it like getting picked up from school in a cop car?
It was the coolest thing in the world because everywhere we went, it drew a lot of attention.

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2. Aaron Love
3. Johnny Raushi
4. Alex Pelbath
5. Nick Barringer
6. Travis W. Mills
7. Eric Shelvy
8. Master Sergeant Gregory Trent

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