Special Forces culture isn’t built overnight - it’s forged through generations of Green Berets who lead, adapt, and never stop evolving. From the Jedburgh Teams of D-Day to today’s Operational Detachments, Command Sergeant Major Dave Waldo explains to host, Fran Racioppi, what defines the identity of the Green Beret and why culture remains the foundation of success on every battlefield. In Special Forces, it’s personal. Every Green Beret has complete buy-in to the mission, their team, and the pu
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Special Forces culture isn’t built overnight - it’s forged through generations of Green Berets who lead, adapt, and never stop evolving. From the Jedburgh Teams of D-Day to today’s Operational Detachments, Command Sergeant Major Dave Waldo explains to host, Fran Racioppi, what defines the identity of the Green Beret and why culture remains the foundation of success on every battlefield. In Special Forces, it’s personal. Every Green Beret has complete buy-in to the mission, their team, and the pu
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Every mission starts with preparation for failure, not success. In Special Forces, complacency costs lives, and optimism isn’t a plan. The standard inside 5th Special Forces Group is simple and unforgiving: train for the worst day, because that’s the day that matters most. From Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fran Racioppi sat down with the leadership of 5th Special Forces Group, COL Gabe Szody and CSM Travis Esterby, to break down how The Legion builds combat power for an unpredictable future. They di
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Every mission starts with preparation for failure, not success. In Special Forces, complacency costs lives, and optimism isn’t a plan. The standard inside 5th Special Forces Group is simple and unforgiving: train for the worst day, because that’s the day that matters most. From Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fran Racioppi sat down with the leadership of 5th Special Forces Group, COL Gabe Szody and CSM Travis Esterby, to break down how The Legion builds combat power for an unpredictable future. They di
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Every Green Beret in 5th Special Forces Group knows exactly where they stand when they step onto Gabriel Field. It’s not just a training ground, it’s hallowed ground. Named for COL James L. “Nick” Gabriel Jr., who led from the front and gave his life in Vietnam, Gabriel Field stands as a living reminder of what it means to lead, sacrifice, and never quit. From this field, generations of Green Berets have deployed into the world’s most dangerous places and returned to honor those who didn’t make
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Every Green Beret in 5th Special Forces Group knows exactly where they stand when they step onto Gabriel Field. It’s not just a training ground, it’s hallowed ground. Named for COL James L. “Nick” Gabriel Jr., who led from the front and gave his life in Vietnam, Gabriel Field stands as a living reminder of what it means to lead, sacrifice, and never quit. From this field, generations of Green Berets have deployed into the world’s most dangerous places and returned to honor those who didn’t make
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The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, the Night Stalkers, are built on precision, adaptability, and the courage to fly into the toughest missions. But even the best plans rarely survive first contact. In Special Operations aviation, mission planning isn’t about writing the perfect script. It’s about building the framework you’ll inevitably deviate from when the fight changes. COL Steve Smith and CW5 Pete Sullivan explain how Night Stalkers approach planning with discipline and intent,
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The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, the Night Stalkers, are built on precision, adaptability, and the courage to fly into the toughest missions. But even the best plans rarely survive first contact. In Special Operations aviation, mission planning isn’t about writing the perfect script. It’s about building the framework you’ll inevitably deviate from when the fight changes. COL Steve Smith and CW5 Pete Sullivan explain how Night Stalkers approach planning with discipline and intent,
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Who Fills The Gap When The Government Stops?
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Sometimes the most important leader in the room isn’t the one with rank, it’s the one who knows how to carry grief. In the worst moments of a family’s life, when words fail and shock takes over, a chaplain’s presence can mean the difference between being alone and being held together. That kind of leadership is rare. One in a million. Major General Gil Ferguson and Dalia Munoz sat down with Fran Racioppi to share the story of the day SFC Pedro Munoz was killed in action and the people who carrie
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Sometimes the most important leader in the room isn’t the one with rank, it’s the one who knows how to carry grief. In the worst moments of a family’s life, when words fail and shock takes over, a chaplain’s presence can mean the difference between being alone and being held together. That kind of leadership is rare. One in a million. Major General Gil Ferguson and Dalia Munoz sat down with Fran Racioppi to share the story of the day SFC Pedro Munoz was killed in action and the people who carrie
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Standards shape culture and in the Army, even the smallest changes carry weight. The updated release of AR 670-1 has sparked new conversations across the force, especially around the regulations for hair. For Soldiers, these changes aren’t about style, they’re about identity, discipline, and how the Army balances tradition with modern realities. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer, SGM Alex Kupratty, and SGM Laurin Nabors join Fran Racioppi to explain what’s changed in the regulation, why
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The Yarborough Knife was a mark of honor for every new Green Beret, a symbol of legacy and identity. Over a decade ago, the tradition ended due to funding limitations. While the Yarborough is still presented to Honor Graduates through a partnership between the Green Beret Foundation, the Special Forces Association, and Chris Reeves Knives, this episode explores how that legacy is being revived. Chris Stroup joins Fran Racioppi to share how Stroup Knives, alongside a dedicated group of Green Bere
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Veterans leave the military with an important set of experiences and skills that put them ahead of their peers in leading organizations; but the reality is that they are still behind in business. Closing that gap is the mission of University of Health and Performance. Matt Hesse is the Founder and CEO of University of Health & Performance. This Veterans Day, Fran Racioppi sat down with Matt to share his vision to build a world-class development program to train our Veterans as certified personal
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