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Mike Drop
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Mike Drop, hosted by former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Mike Ritland, is a no-holds-barred conversation platform that dives deep into the stories and experiences of extraordinary individuals from diverse backgrounds. Known for his candid and unfiltered approach, Mike invites guests ranging from military veterans and elite athletes to renowned authors and thought leaders, offering listeners an unvarnished look at the human side of those who have excelled in their fields. Whether it's discussing the intense challenges of combat, the resilience required to overcome personal adversity, or the mindset needed to achieve greatness, Mike Drop provides a space where real conversations happen. Join the Mike Drop podcast—where relevancy is irrelevant and we don’t give a shit about your feelings.
Aug. 18, 2026

75th Ranger Veteran Finally Speaks On Haditha Dam & the Ambush That Followed | Ep. 305 | Pt. 1

75th Ranger Veteran Finally Speaks On Haditha Dam & the Ambush That Followed | Ep. 305 | Pt. 1

Retired Major Tony Mayne joins the podcast to walk through 12 years in U.S. Special Operations Command, including nine years in the 75th Ranger Regiment's 3rd Battalion, where he took part in the regiment's historic combat parachute assault into Afghanistan after 9/11 and later jumped into Iraq — completing eight combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terror and earning induction into the 2024 Ranger Hall of Fame. We go deep on the night of October 19, 2001, standing in the door of a C-17 as one of the first U.S. Rangers to parachute into Afghanistan, and the fight for Haditha Dam, where his vehicle broke down mid-assault and later got caught in an ambush on both sides of the road.

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