Combat Story

• Combat Story - Podumentary - Erick Miyares

  🎖️ From Marine Sniper to Army Special Operations Veteran | Erick Miyares’ Unbelievable Combat Story 🇺🇸. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Erick Miyares — a retired Special Operations soldier who began his journey in the U.S. Marine Corps and went on to serve in the Army’s 7th Special Forces Group and an Army Special Missions Unit under U.S. SOCOM.   Eric takes us deep into the realities of war, from the jungles of Central and South America to the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq. He opens up about taking a life, losing brothers, living with post-traumatic stress, and finding healing and purpose after decades in the shadows.   This is more than a combat story — it’s about resilience, identity, and redemption. Eric’s transition from elite soldier to PhD student in Cyber Psychology shows how warriors continue to serve even after the battlefield.   🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The truth about life inside Special Operations   How elite warriors process trauma and rebuild   What it’s like to order a kinetic strike — and live with it   Lessons in discipline, humility, and healing from a 30-year veteran   The mindset of those who operate in the world’s most dangerous environments   💡 About Eric Ez Miyares: Retired U.S. Army Special Operations veteran   Former Marine Corps sniper   Served in Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond   Now a PhD candidate in Cyber Psychology, studying cognitive resilience   Advocate for mental health and veterans’ reintegration   💬 Support & Resources: If you or someone you know is struggling with post-traumatic stress, reach out for help. You are not alone. 👉 Visit VeteransHelpGroup.com or call (855) 231-6144.   🎙️ About Ryan Fugit: Ryan is the creator and host of Combat Story, a podcast that captures the firsthand accounts of combat veterans, and Restricted Handling, which explores authoritarian activity and international security through conversations with world-class experts. Check out the Retricted Handling podcast at www.restrictedhandling.com 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with military veterans, intelligence professionals, and leaders shaping the future of national security.   Find Erick Miyares : 📘 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-miyares/   Find AJ Online: 📸Instagram:   / ajpasciuti 📘 LinkedIn:   / angelo-pasciuti  🔗Personal Website & Book Pre-Order (“Darkhorse”): https://www.ajpasciuti.com/ 👉Combat Story Podcast (Part 1 – USMC Sniper & Force Recon in Fallujah):  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aqn 👉Combat Story Podcast (Part 2 – Sniper vs Sniper Battle): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast 👉Urban Valor Facebook Feature:   / 602000529075284 👉DVIDS Video on Infantry Marine Course: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Leaders Find Ryan Online: 🎙️ Ryan’s Linktree https://linktr.ee/combatstory 🔗Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/combats 🛒 Email [email protected] 📸 Instagram @combatstory   / combatstory 📘 Facebook @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial Check out the Retricted Handling podcast at www.restrictedhandling.com 📖 Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial ✔ Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus 🎵 Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle 📘 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Eric Ez Miyares 01:00 – Marine Corps beginnings & escaping the streets of Miami 02:00 – Lessons learned from the Corps: discipline and humility 03:00 – The weight of pulling the trigger and ordering strikes 05:00 – Facing death in the Middle East and processing fear 07:00 – Living with Post-Traumatic Stress (without the “D”) 08:30 – Opening Pandora’s Box: therapy and healing 10:00 – Rediscovering purpose through resilience and service 11:00 – Sacrifices of family life during decades of deployments 13:00 – Cognitive fatigue and the toll of 20 years at war 14:30 – Finding brotherhood, connection, and purpose after combat 15:30 – The dual life: operator and intelligence professional 17:00 – The veteran bond and the humor that keeps them going 18:00 – The lighter side: local food, culture, and MRE memories 20:00 – Healing, time, and reflecting on legacy 21:30 – Lessons learned and why he’d serve again 23:00 – Closing reflections on purpose, family, and discipline

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• The RPG That Changed Everything – Ivan Ingraham’s Wildest Day in Combat | Marine Raider

  Marine Raider LtCol Ivan Ingraham (USMC, Ret.) takes us deep inside one of the most intense firefights of the Afghanistan War — when his convoy rolled into the Green Zone and an RPG bounced off the hood of his Humvee before exploding behind him. In this unforgettable episode of Combat Story, Ivan shares what it really feels like when all hell breaks loose. From the chaos of a full-blown ambush to the calm, deliberate decisions that saved his Marines’ lives, this story captures the courage, clarity, and leadership forged only through combat. Ivan spent 24 years in the Marine Corps, serving as both a conventional infantry officer and later as a Special Operations Marine Raider with MARSOC. Across five combat deployments to Afghanistan, he led elite units under fire, trained the next generation of Recon Marines, and later turned his hard-won lessons into writing, speaking, and leadership coaching.   This is more than just a war story. It’s about courage under fire, the weight of command, and finding purpose after the battlefield.   🔗 Connect with Ivan Ingraham   🌐 Official Website: ➡️ https://ivanfingraham.com 📰 Substack Newsletter – The Log Book ➡️ https://ivanfingraham.substack.com 📘 Books by Ivan F. Ingraham ➡️ Once We Pledged Forever: A Novel of Combat, Marines and the War Within https://www.amazon.com/Once-We-Pledged-Forever-Marines/dp/1958861669 ➡️ Dream Job https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Job-Ivan-F-Ingraham-ebook/dp/B0CW18V16F ➡️ Athena: Bravery Knows No Gender https://www.amazon.com/Athena-Ivan-F-Ingraham-ebook/dp/B0BLT469Y4 ➡️ 22: A Journey to The Edge of Darkness https://www.amazon.com/22-Darkness-Ivan-F-Ingraham/dp/B0C2RYRYFW ➡️ The Patrol: A Story of MARSOC at War https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137341905-the-patrol-a-story-of-marsoc-at-war 📚 Amazon Author Page (Full Catalog): ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ivan-F.-Ingraham/author/B0BCL7NGS3 💬 Facebook: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/IvanFIngraham 📸 Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/ifi_writer   Find AJ Online: 📸Instagram:   / ajpasciuti https://www.instagram.com/ajpasciuti/ 📘 LinkedIn:   / angelo-pasciuti https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-pasciuti/ 🔗Personal Website & Book Pre-Order (“Darkhorse”): https://www.ajpasciuti.com/ 👉Combat Story Podcast (Part 1 – USMC Sniper & Force Recon in Fallujah):  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aqnKAUUOCDmJZPWrMf9NZ 👉Combat Story Podcast (Part 2 – Sniper vs Sniper Battle): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sniper-vs-sniper-battle-killing-the-enemys-most/id1537933985?i=1000633686192 👉Urban Valor Facebook Feature: https://www.facebook.com/UrbanValor/posts/retired-marine-chief-warrant-officer-3-aj-pasciuti-recounts-being-in-the-middle-/602000529075284/ 👉DVIDS Video on Infantry Marine Course: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Leadership/Joint-Staff/Comptroller/Innovation/?dvpTag=imc&videoid=790758 🧭 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS   00:00 – Intro: RPG Ambush & Chaos in the Green Zone 03:15 – Ivan Ingraham’s background and upbringing in a military family 07:20 – Why he joined the Marines and the recruiting story that changed everything 12:10 – Lessons from OCS and The Basic School: what makes a Marine officer different 18:00 – Becoming an Infantry Officer and early deployments with 1/4 25:30 – Transition to Recon and the path toward Force Reconnaissance 34:00 – September 11th: where Ivan was when the towers fell 37:45 – Early years of the Global War on Terror and Recon’s evolving role 41:00 – The creation of MARSOC and Ivan’s move to Marine Special Operations 51:30 – Inside MARSOC’s first deployments: structure, culture, and combat readiness 1:07:00 – The firefight: RPG hits the convoy and “all hell breaks loose” 1:13:00 – What combat really sounds like and the chaos of leadership under fire 1:20:00 – Calling in air support and the A-10 Warthog strafing run 1:26:00 – The moment Ivan thought they wouldn’t make it out alive 1:31:00 – Aftermath: reflection, loss, and lessons in leadership 1:47:00 – Writing, healing, and building “The Log Book” newsletter 1:54:00 – Life after MARSOC: leadership, loss, and finding purpose again 2:10:00 – Ivan Ingraham’s advice on courage, humility, and leading through fear   🪖 ABOUT IVAN INGRAHAM   LtCol Ivan Ingraham, USMC (Ret.) is a former Marine Raider (MARSOC), combat veteran, and author. Over a 24-year career, he served in leadership roles across conventional and special operations units, deploying five times to Afghanistan and around the world.   ⚡ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE   ✅ How a Marine Raider leads through chaos when everything falls apart ✅ What it feels like to be ambushed by RPGs in Afghanistan ✅ The difference between leadership in combat vs. corporate life ✅ The emotional cost of war and how Ivan found meaning beyond the battlefield ✅ Lessons on humility, courage, and trust from 24 years of service  

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• Ryan Fugit - The Story Behind Combat Story

  In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Fugit — former Army attack helicopter pilot, CIA Directorate of Operations officer, and host of Combat Story and Restricted Handling for an inside look at a life spent on the front lines of America’s wars and intelligence operations. Ryan shares raw and insightful stories from his time flying AH-64 Apache helicopters in Afghanistan and from his years conducting global operations with the CIA’s Directorate of Operations. From the intensity of combat to the complexity of modern intelligence work, Ryan reflects on the lessons, challenges, and defining moments that shaped his approach to leadership, resilience, and purpose. We also discuss his transition from public service to leading trust and safety investigations in Silicon Valley, and how his experiences inform his mission to protect people from harm in the digital age. Ryan has now created the Restricted Handling podcast featuring daily, curated insights and news on Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, the Middle East and more with weekly deep dives with Ryan and former CIA legends about what's going on in the world of geopolitics, international security, and military and intelligence operations. Subscribe for FREE daily insights at www.restrictedhandling.com.   🎙️ About Ryan Fugit: Ryan is the creator and host of Combat Story, a podcast that captures the firsthand accounts of combat veterans, and Restricted Handling, which explores authoritarian activity and international security through conversations with world-class experts. Check out the Retricted Handling podcast at www.restrictedhandling.com 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with military veterans, intelligence professionals, and leaders shaping the future of national security.   Find AJ Online: 📸Instagram:   / ajpasciuti 📘 LinkedIn:   / angelo-pasciuti  🔗Personal Website & Book Pre-Order (“Darkhorse”): https://www.ajpasciuti.com/ 👉Combat Story Podcast (Part 1 – USMC Sniper & Force Recon in Fallujah):  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aqn 👉Combat Story Podcast (Part 2 – Sniper vs Sniper Battle): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast 👉Urban Valor Facebook Feature:   / 602000529075284 👉DVIDS Video on Infantry Marine Course: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Leaders Find Ryan Online: 🎙️ Ryan’s Linktree https://linktr.ee/combatstory 🔗Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/combats 🛒 Email [email protected] 📸 Instagram @combatstory   / combatstory 📘 Facebook @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial Check out the Retricted Handling podcast at www.restrictedhandling.com 📖 Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial ✔ Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus 🎵 Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:53 Introduction 08:12 The Impact of 9/11 17:04 Choosing the Aviation Path 26:37 The Competitive World of Aviation 30:02 Imposter Syndrome and Military Service 37:05 Pop Culture Influences 44:22 First Unit Assignment 44:56 Early Days in the Cavalry Unit 46:09 The Battle of March 23, 2003 48:00 Life in Germany and the Desire to Deploy 50:01 First Deployment to Afghanistan 54:25 Challenges of Command and Crew Rest 59:00 Navigating Leadership and Combat Decisions 01:23:26 Reflecting on a Tragic Incident 01:24:40 Sponsor Message: Protect Your Privacy with Delete Me 01:26:07 Making Tough Decisions in the Military 01:28:44 Transitioning to Civilian Life and the CIA 01:34:38 Starting a Podcast: Inspiration and Challenges 01:52:13 Highs, Lows, and Laughs of Podcasting 02:03:01 Future Plans and New Ventures

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• Surviving a Surface to Air Missile (SAM) Strike | DFC | A-10 Aviator | Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell

  ✈️ A-10 Fighter Pilot Combat Story – Kim “Killer Chick” Campbell In this episode, we sit down with Col. Kim “KC” Campbell (USAF, Ret.), a decorated A-10 Warthog pilot and true combat veteran. Known by her legendary call sign “Killer Chick,” Kim shares her incredible story of surviving a surface-to-air missile strike over Baghdad and pulling off a harrowing emergency landing that few pilots could ever attempt. This is a raw, inspiring deep dive into leadership, resilience, and what it takes to fly and fight in one of the most iconic aircraft in U.S. Air Force history. 🎥 Deep Dive with Kim “Killer Chick” Campbell This episode features none other than Col. Kim “KC” Campbell (USAF, Ret.), who has one of the coolest call signs imaginable. A decorated A-10 Warthog pilot, she survived a surface-to-air missile strike and pulled off a landing few pilots have ever faced in real life. 📞 Support Veterans Help Group Go to: http://www.veteranshelpgroup.com Or call: 855-233-6144 and tell them your buddies Ryan and AJ from Combat Story sent you. 🔥 Find Kim “Killer Chick” Campbell Online Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/kchawg987 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kchawg987 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkc-campbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KC-Campbell-106544762115864 Website: https://kim-kc-campbell.com 🎙️ Find AJ Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajpasciuti/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-pasciuti/ Website & Book Pre-Order (“Darkhorse”): https://www.ajpasciuti.com/ 🎧 Featured Content Combat Story Podcast (Part 1 – USMC Sniper & Force Recon in Fallujah): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aqnKAUUOCDmJZPWrMf9NZ Combat Story Podcast (Part 2 – Sniper vs Sniper Battle): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sniper-vs-sniper-battle-killing-the-enemys-most/id1537933985?i=1000633686192 Urban Valor Facebook Feature: https://www.facebook.com/UrbanValor/posts/retired-marine-chief-warrant-officer-3-aj-pasciuti-recounts-being-in-the-middle-/602000529075284/ DVIDS Video on Infantry Marine Course: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Leadership/Joint-Staff/Comptroller/Innovation/?dvpTag=imc&videoid=790758 ⚡ Subscribe for more Combat Story episodes highlighting the courage, resilience, and leadership of warriors who’ve lived it.  

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• Darin Kinder: Secret Service Agent & 9/11 Survivor Shares His Story of Courage and Resilience

  In remembrance of the attacks on September 11th, 2001, we have a special guest on the show, and for the first time in our Combat Story community, we’d like to introduce Darin Kinder — Former Secret Service Agent • 9/11 Survivor. Darin Kinder brings a rare blend of courage, clarity, and conviction from years spent navigating the world’s most high-pressure moments. As a former Secret Service Agent and survivor of the 9/11 attacks, he uses his story to help individuals and leaders live with bold purpose and unwavering resilience. Author of Bury Me in a Dirty Suit: Discovering Man’s Valiant Purpose in the Aftermath of 9/11, Darin invites listeners to reframe how they live—seeing everyday work not simply as provision, but as purpose in motion. His own experience, assisting, evacuating, and enduring on that fateful day, embodies the idea that courage is always a choice. Darin’s story is one of heroism and humility—his actions during the 9/11 attacks earned him the Secret Service Medal of Valor. As the founder of Fierce Comms, based in Dallas, Darin empowers people to rediscover mission and meaning—not just in what they do, but why they do it. Through keynote talks and multi-session seminars, he challenges audiences to “get their suit dirty”—to choose the narrow, courageous path of sacrifice over comfort. Join us as we sit down with Darin Kinder—a man who invites us to embrace the grit of life, unlock purpose in our work, and live courageously, even when the world tells us we can’t.   Find Darin Kinder Online: 🔗 Website: https://www.darinkinder.com/ 📸 Instagram   / darinkinder   Find AJ Online: 📸Instagram:   / ajpasciuti 📘 LinkedIn:   / angelo-pasciuti   🔗Personal Website & Book Pre-Order (“Darkhorse”): https://www.ajpasciuti.com/ 👉Combat Story Podcast (Part 1 – USMC Sniper & Force Recon in Fallujah):  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aqn... 👉Combat Story Podcast (Part 2 – Sniper vs Sniper Battle): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast 👉Urban Valor Facebook Feature:   / 602000529075284 👉DVIDS Video on Infantry Marine Course: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Leaders Find Ryan Online: 🎙️ Ryan’s Linktree https://linktr.ee/combatstory 🔗Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/combats 🛒 Email [email protected] 📸 Instagram @combatstory   / combatstory   📘 Facebook @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial 📖 Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial ✔ Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus 🎵 Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle   Chapters: 00:40 Introduction  00:59 Meet Darren Kinder: 9/11 Survivor and Secret Service Agent 02:47 The Story Behind 'Bury Me In a Dirty Suit' 07:17 Darren's Path to the Secret Service 11:06 Inside the Secret Service: Training and Missions 24:20 First Days in New York: Pre-9/11 Assignments 30:58 Isolation and Law Enforcement Collaboration 31:24 AJ Pesi's Story and New Book Announcement 32:46 Recounting 9/11: Initial Impact and Evacuation 35:59 Heroic Efforts and Personal Sacrifices 45:55 Surviving the Collapse and Aftermath 56:02 Reflecting on the Day and Moving Forward 57:06 Veterans Help Group Sponsorship 58:28 Divine Intervention and Final Thoughts 01:01:47 Evacuation Efforts on 9/11 01:02:37 Returning Home and Reuniting with Family 01:04:32 Receiving the Secret Service Medal of Valor 01:05:31 Serving on the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force 01:06:23 Protecting President George W. Bush 01:07:38 Reflecting on 9/11 and Ground Zero 01:14:29 Traveling the World with the Secret Service 01:18:40 Memorable Moments and Close Calls 01:24:06 Leadership Lessons and Personal Reflections 01:30:28 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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