The Vanguard Wall Podcast
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.
Episodes
Bob Porras served 20 years in Delta Force before joining the CIA's Global Response Staff, where he spent another decade protecting intelligence operations in the world's most dangerous places. In this conversation, Bob shares the reality behind the headlines—from the Benghazi aftermath to evacuating the Tripoli embassy in 2014, earning the CIA's highest medal in the process.
This interview cove...
Few operators earn the right to walk away from Delta Force on their own terms. Bob "Ninja" Porras did exactly that—after building a legendary career from nothing.
This episode covers Bob's journey from Los Angeles to becoming one of Delta Force's most respected operators. Starting as an Army engineer, he battled bureaucracy, survived Panama combat operations, earned his Green Beret, and fo...
From a 12-year-old kid in Montana wearing hand-me-downs to Command Sergeant Major—this is the story of what happens when you almost lose everything, and the fallen hero who saved you one last time.
Command Sergeant Major Michael Burke (Ret.) served 14 deployments, completed 1,000+ combat operations, and rose from struggling private to the top enlisted ranks. But on October 22, 2015, when he learned his mentor MSG Joshu...
A 16-year-old mom. No father. A troubled Montana kid who didn't fit anywhere. Three days after graduation, he shipped out to become an Army Ranger—and almost quit before the war even started.
Retired Command Sergeant Major Mike Burke takes us inside the pre-9/11 Ranger Regiment—when money was tight, morale was low, and the mission wasn't clear. He shares the brutal truth about toxic leadership, near...
The Vanguard Wall Podcast Presents: The Quiet Professional - The MSG Gregory Trent Series (Final Episode)
In this emotional series finale, Command Sergeant Major Kevin Robbins (ODA 3422) shares his perspective as a member of the sister team that fought alongside MSG Gregory Trent's ODA 3424 during their 2012 deployment to Afghanistan's Herat Province.
The Sister Team's Story:
While MSG ...
🎯 THE UNTOLD STORY FROM THE BATTLEFIELD
Former Green Beret Warrant Officer Mike Swenson breaks his silence about one of the most devastating days in Special Operations history. On July 31st, 2012, his team leader and brother-in-arms Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was shot in Afghanistan.
💥 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
The moment everything changed on that July day in 2012
What it's really...
🎖️ BROTHERHOOD BEYOND DEATH 🎖️
When Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was shot in Afghanistan in 2012, his teammate Dovid risked everything to save him. What happened next will restore your faith in American heroes.
This is the untold story of ODA 3424 - the Special Forces team that epitomized what it means to be a "quiet professional." For over a decade, these Green Berets carried the weight...
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A British kid lands in America 24 hours before 9/11. One month later, he's enlisting in the US Army. This is Kevin Garrad's story. Born in London, Kevin arrived in the United States...
🎖️ The voice you've heard across the internet. The heart you've never seen.
Command Sergeant Major David Waldo - the top enlisted leader overseeing ALL five active duty Green Beret groups and two National Guard groups - delivers his most powerful interview yet in honor of Master Sergeant Gregory Trent, KIA Afghanistan 2012.
What CSM Waldo reveals:
His viral definition: "You're bri...
🎖️ THE HARDEST STORY A SPECIAL FORCES MEDIC EVER HAD TO TELL
Carl Hoover was the Team Sergeant and Special Forces medic who held his dying teammate in his arms. Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was shot in the head during a firefight in Afghanistan, and Carl - despite all his training - couldn't save him.
This is Carl's story. Raw. Unfiltered. Heartbreaking.
Carl was blown off a roof by an RPG earl...
Episode 2 of 7 in the series of The Quiet Professional: The Master Sergeant Gregory Trent Story
In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Tim Bostion, best friend and teammate of Master Gregory Trent, as he shares intimate stories of their unbreakable bond forged through service, sacrifice, and brotherhood. Tim opens up about their friendship that began in 2010, their life-changing conversations under t...
LTC Dave Coulombe (then Captain) commanded ODA 3424 when Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was fatally wounded in Afghanistan on July 31, 2012. In this exclusive interview, Captain Coulombe reveals the untold story of leading an elite Special Forces team through one of their darkest moments.
🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• The real dynamics inside a Green Beret A-Team
• How Special Forces leaders make life-o...
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🚁 FROM THE COCKPIT TO REDEMPTIONGreg "Gravy" Coker flew 11 combat tours with the elite 160th SOAR Night Stalkers. What happened after the wars nearly destroyed him—until a controve...
This is the most powerful story you'll ever hear! Tom Jones went from abused ward of the state to 7x Muay Thai World Champion, Marine Corps Honor Graduate, and author of "Becoming Quit Proof." His childhood trauma would break most people - but he turned it into his greatest superpower.
🎯 What You'll Discover:
How Tom survived horrific childhood abuse and turned it into strength
Th...
🔥 The UNBELIEVABLE Journey You've Never Heard Before
Meet Command Sergeant Major George Fraser - the man who DEFIED every military stereotype imaginable.
From painting, playing guitar, and explaining satellite physics better than most engineers... to becoming one of America's most elite special operators with:
32 years of military service
21 years in classified special operations
6 ...
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🔥 FULL EPISODE: Elite Air Force Combat Controller Wayne Hunter shares the most incredible military story you've ever heard.
From hitting a tree at 125mph and walking away, to knocking out 4 men in one night, to experiencing supernatural healings that defy explanation - Wayne's journey from MMA fighter to Special Operations warrior to spiritual powerhouse will leave ...
Max Martini (Saving Private Ryan, 13 Hours, Captain Phillips) sits down for his most RAW and HONEST interview ever. The Hollywood veteran reveals:
His $2 MILLION loss making a homeless veteran film
Training with REAL Delta Force & Navy SEALs
The TRUTH about Hollywood's treatment of veteran stories
His stepfather's FINAL moments that changed everything
Why he REFUSES to give his k...
The man behind Betty Blue (The Unit), Master Chief Seaver (SEAL Team), and Bishop (Mayans MC) gets REAL about his journey from professional soccer player to Hollywood's most authentic military actor.
In this powerful conversation with The Vanguard Wall Podcast, Michael Irby drops truth bombs about:
- His career-ending injury that changed everything
- Training with real Delta Force operators for &...
Meet Trent Seegmiller - the Air Force weather forecaster who hitchhiked into Afghanistan, survived intense firefights, and earned an award for Valor in combat.
From looking 12 years old at 24 to building the entire Air Force Special Operations weather pipeline, Trent's story will make you laugh and cry.
He shares the heartbreaking loss of his roommate Q, his friendship with Medal of Honor recipient Robbie Mi...
The most brutal comeback story you'll ever hear.
In Part 2 of Chris McCoy's unbelievable journey, we dive into the darkest chapter of his life - and the moment that changed everything.
After getting kicked out of the 75th Ranger Regiment for a drug offense, Chris lost everything that defined him. No ceremony, no thanks, no recognition - just "get out." What happened next will shoc...
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