Ambushed in Kosovo: My First Real Gunfight In this gripping excerpt from a Mike Drop podcast, retired Green Beret Mark Giaconia recounts his first combat experience during a tense 2001 mission in Kosovo. Embedded with Russian Spetsnaz for a peacekeeping patrol, Marc’s team unexpectedly rolls into an Albanian insurgent encampment.…
Mark Giaconia was watching through a 40x spotting scope when a 2,000-pound bomb hit, striking about 100 people. The detail was haunting—the way the light gleamed off the scene shook him. He admits, it was brutal to watch, and not at all “sexy.” War, he says, is as raw and…
Bill Rapier opens up about why he almost quit the military. From demotivation to frustration with unclear missions, he exposes the reality behind service and why walking away sometimes becomes the only choice. Brutally honest, eye-opening, and intense. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend.…
Mark Giaconia reveals why only obsession separates those who become SEALs or Green Berets from those who quit. Instructors know instantly who’s all-in and who’s halfway — and they’ll hammer you until you break. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode:…
MARSOC VS Force Recon: What's The Biggest Difference? Nick Koumalatsos shares the brutal reality of RIP (Recon Indoctrination Platoon), explaining why it’s even harder than SEAL BUDS. From insane attrition rates to daily physical punishment, he breaks down how Force Recon training truly shapes elite operators—and why graduation is only…
Andy Stumpf Reveals the Dark Side of the Navy SEAL Community Andy Stumpf UNLOADS on the shocking state of the SEAL community in this explosive Mike Drop clip! From fame-chasing liars to drug scandals and a brotherhood losing its way, Andy holds nothing back, exposing the raw truth about integrity,…
Bill Rapier warns that even if you’re the best shooter or fighter, going to guns without thinking it through is a disaster waiting to happen. One impulsive decision could cost your freedom and completely destroy your quality of life. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a…
On the surface, it looked like just another shooting drill. But when DEVGRU standards came into play, everything changed—exposing weaknesses most shooters don’t even know they have. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 253 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military…
The Day We Called Airstrikes on Our Own Position Dive into the heart-pounding final hours of Operation Viking Hammer, where a Green Beret faces the brutal reality of war. Witness the gut-wrenching moment a Kurdish fighter is shredded by machine g*n fire, a surreal lunch break next to a chemical…
DEVGRU operators teaming up with Kurdish fighters to reclaim a village from terrorists. From chaotic convoys of tractors, motorcycles, and overloaded pickups to frontline combat, the clip highlights the raw, unpredictable, and gritty reality of elite soldiers fighting alongside local forces. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share…
Dive into this epic conversation on the Mike Drop Podcast with Green Beret legend Mark Giaconia. A 20-year Army veteran who traded infantry boots for Special Forces grit, Mark opens up about his raw reaction to 9/11—burning with jealousy as Fifth Group charged into Afghanistan, only to carve his own…
Chuck Hayes had never freefallen before. But DEVGRU training doesn’t wait—his ninth jump was a full combat exit from a C-141. Failure wasn’t an option, because in DEVGRU, you either perform or you go back to square one. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend.…
How Two Marine Vets Got Pulled Into Ukraine’s War Strap in for a wild ride as Mark Turner dives into the chaos of Ukraine’s warzone on day four, training civilian recruits in freezing snow with air raid sirens blaring! From turning butchers and bakers into soldiers to a heart-stopping standoff…
The SEAL Team Mission That Took Down Noriega: What Really Happened Brace for impact as Navy SEAL legend Chuck Hayes relives the heart-pounding chaos of Operation Just Cause in Panama! From watching AC-130 gunships light up the night to a glass-shattering near-death moment that only his ballistic helmet could save,…
Chuck Hayes, a veteran, recalls a life-changing lesson from his commanding officer. After a fatal mistake cost a teammate’s life, the officer reveals why he pushed his team to the absolute limit — so they would never have to carry the same guilt. A raw, emotional glimpse into the true…
Get ready for a heart-pounding ride with this exclusive clip from the Mike Drop podcast! John McPhee spills the raw, unfiltered story of his daring solo mission deep in Afghanistan’s Tora Bora. From hitchhiking in disguise and bluffing warlords with blankets to dodging checkpoints and pulling off a Trojan horse…
In a raw and unfiltered moment, Chuck Hayes wrestles with a mind-bending idea: if everything is God, then what does that make us? This clip dives into faith, identity, and the struggle to understand it all. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the…
Travis Kennedy recounts the brutal and hilarious realities of medical training at Hilton Head. From catheter fears to awkward prostate exams, watch the raw, shocking, and painfully funny moments that no textbook could prepare anyone for. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the…
Get ready for a raw, unfiltered look into the secretive world of Delta Force selection! In this gripping clip from Mike Drop, Tyler Grey, a former Ranger sniper turned SEAL Team actor pulls back the curtain on the grueling 32-day gauntlet—where candidates vanish without a trace, standards are a mystery,…
Chuck Hayes reveals the unfiltered truth about the U.S. response after 9/11. From raw fury to jaw-dropping readiness to strike Iraq, this clip exposes the savage power and mindset of a nation after the attacks. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full…
Daniel Corbett, a Navy veteran, explains why the best soldiers aren’t humble—they’re cocky, confident, and unapologetic. True effectiveness in combat comes from people who trust their skill and don’t second-guess themselves. This is a raw look at what it really takes to lead and fight. If you like this, click…
Bill Rapier recounts being pulled from Iraq and sent back to Afghanistan after a helicopter was shot down. Frustrated at first, he quickly realizes that the landscape and intensity of combat in OEF had changed, and the first few days hit harder than anything he expected. If you like this,…
K*LLING Rosie Khan: The Full DECLASSIFIED Mission Brief Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping dive into one of the most intense SEAL missions you’ll ever hear about! Chuck Hayes, a veteran SEAL recounts the heart-pounding takedown of Taliban warlord Rosie Khan in Afghanistan. With Apaches overhead, snipers on overwatch, and 60…
Chuck Hayes shows how one person can make a difference— A deserted beach. Starfish baking in the sun. One man defies hopelessness, throwing them back into the ocean one by one. No glory, no audience—just relentless action. This is courage in motion, showing that one person can make a difference,…
