Ep. 182 - Chris VanSant (Army SOF)

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2020
  • Chris VanSant had an impressive career in the Army. He retired with twenty-plus years as a Special Operations veteran, operating at the highest level in a special mission unit for a good portion of that time. He took part in eleven combat deployments as both a team member and team leader in 1st SFOD-D, deploying to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. During that time he took part in 500-plus combat operations. One of those operations was the capture of Saddam Hussein. But, all that time in combat took its toll on VanSant, as it often does despite the person or the unit they serve in, leaving Chris to deal with the effects of Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, and the dependence on chemicals that is so often associated with attempts to heal from injury. As you'll hear in VanSant's story though, he found a way out of the darkness, and continues to lead a life of purpose, developed through the moments he spent as a warrior in combat. Hear about his powerful journey of combat and resilience on this latest edition of HAZARD GROUND!
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Komentáře • 44

  • @chrisd790
    @chrisd790 Před 3 lety +18

    This podcast channel is so underrated. Awesome to listen to while at the gym

  • @johnlast6159
    @johnlast6159 Před 3 lety +11

    Chris VanSant, Scott spooner and Tyler grey are probably my biggest heroes. so thanks for this

    • @HazardGroundPodcast
      @HazardGroundPodcast  Před 3 lety

      You bet! Thanks for listening!!

    • @simonostinelli493
      @simonostinelli493 Před 3 lety +2

      You have great taste! These are people who I massively respect as well they are a credit to America!! Rock stars Tom Slaterry also but so many Mike Glover Tu lam and in England we have Billy Billingham Rusty Firman Andy McNab Checkout those guys if you don’t know who I mean! Love from London and Dublin mate!

    • @Stand1ngBear
      @Stand1ngBear Před 3 lety

      You should definitely look up Pat Mac if you haven't heard of him.

    • @simonostinelli493
      @simonostinelli493 Před 3 lety

      @@Stand1ngBear Thats basic dude stuff bro!!!

  • @mattpagel2328
    @mattpagel2328 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank God this country has Spartans like him. God makes very few of these men.

  • @WoWDontu
    @WoWDontu Před 3 lety +5

    Just poured my coffee, time to kick my feet up to listen.

  • @michaellangeloh3734
    @michaellangeloh3734 Před 3 lety +4

    Mr. VanSant defines what a tribal leader is. He leaves the village, postpones financial gain, and goes out and kills bad guys. Then comes home and gives back to the village by speaking to the tribe. I hope he receives some degree of salvation for giving us so much...he's F&!%N earned it!

  • @huskyaonecee7568
    @huskyaonecee7568 Před 3 lety +10

    Great interview, love this channel!

  • @jasonhull2163
    @jasonhull2163 Před 2 lety

    When Green Berets look up to Delta it really tells you how good Delta is because Green Berets are amazing too.

  • @jacobl6109
    @jacobl6109 Před 3 lety +7

    One of the best. So much insight and one of the most real episodes I’ve listened to. It really shows the highs and lows of the lifestyle. Much appreciated

  • @mattpagel2328
    @mattpagel2328 Před 3 lety +5

    He was 23 at selection!!!!!!

  • @greasyrat6966
    @greasyrat6966 Před 3 lety +5

    I love this!🤙🏼🇺🇸

  • @Chavylifts
    @Chavylifts Před 3 lety +2

    I’m hooked on y’all’s delta vids wow this is amazing I’m gonna have to get one of those stickers if y’all still give them out

  • @GunsGunsAndMoreGunsReviews

    Excellent episode , loved it

  • @AGfrom83
    @AGfrom83 Před 3 lety +1

    Great episode

  • @localvillageidiot6828
    @localvillageidiot6828 Před 3 lety +1

    Great podcast

  • @dbohler8640
    @dbohler8640 Před 3 lety +1

    He got to 3rd brigade in 97, right when I left.

  • @an_american4616
    @an_american4616 Před 3 lety +1

    This guy has a pretty bumpy path.

  • @codyleventhal8350
    @codyleventhal8350 Před 3 lety +1

    💪💪💪

  • @dpeboyee2945
    @dpeboyee2945 Před 3 lety +1

    is the smu unit he referring to CAG or Delta? could you elaborate on this a little more. Great episode as always! you have amazing guest keep it up =]

    • @mattpagel2328
      @mattpagel2328 Před 3 lety +2

      Cag is delta. Ace is delta. The unit is delta. SMU is delta.

    • @3User
      @3User Před 3 lety

      @@mattpagel2328 Ace is not delta

    • @mattpagel2328
      @mattpagel2328 Před 3 lety +1

      @@3User Enlighten me. Are you kidding?

    • @3User
      @3User Před 3 lety

      @@mattpagel2328 No, I'm not, the whole ACE CAG confusion was started when someone misinterpreted the name in a ft bragg phonebook, they saw ACE listed there, and assumed it was some strange new clandestine name for CAG. The details on what ACE does exactly aren't clear, but it's some sort of an intelligence unit under JSOC, staffed with interrogators.

    • @mattpagel2328
      @mattpagel2328 Před 3 lety

      @@3User negative ghost rider

  • @justaguy4real
    @justaguy4real Před 3 lety +1

    42:52 so this guy says the plastic was laying next to the dude, but a different 'guy that was there' said the dude was holding it on his chest. So which is it?

  • @MikeHunt-rw4gf
    @MikeHunt-rw4gf Před 2 lety

    Algorithm.

  • @justaguy4real
    @justaguy4real Před 3 lety

    14:20 no way that company and those dudes aka lightweights would've been used by the US govt.