Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell: INSIDE Operation Red Wings, 'Lone Survivor' and BUD/S Training | TRS 020

Today, Chad sits down with Marcus Luttrell, retired Navy SEAL, Navy Cross, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart recipient, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster. He is also a proud husband and father.

Marcus discusses what led him to become a SEAL, shares in-depth details of Operation Red Wings, and talks about his BUD/S training experience. Chad and Marcus also reminisce about past instructors, discuss the importance of spiritual resiliency, and reflect on how their stories have impacted so many people, among other topics.

Marcus Luttrell’s book “Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10” https://www.amazon.com/Lone-Survivor-Eyewitness-Account-Operation/dp/0316044695

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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Intro and a discussion of parenting
00:03:46 Bio of Marcus and his book “Lone Survivor”
00:08:16 Chad gives out gifts
00:11:50 Marcus’ childhood
00:17:00 Living in Willis, TX
00:18:48 Aspirations of becoming a Navy SEAL and working out in the gym
00:27:12 Marcus shares his BUD/S story and dealing with injuries
00:34:33 Things that make people break in Navy SEAL training
00:36:35 Sharing stories on their instructors and Marcus being a SEAL
00:44:18 Tom Fordyce relationship and helping veterans
00:49:08 Marcus discusses details of famous 2005 “Lone Survivor” story
01:00:16 What came out of the tragedy of Operation Red Wings and the lessons to teach the new recruits
01:06:28 Marcus talks about Navy SEAL officer Michael Murphy
01:12:57 The death of Marcus’ K9
01:18:10 Going back on deployment
01:21:49 Advice for people dealing with tough times
01:25:30 Spiritual resiliency
01:33:26 The Afghanistan withdrawal
01:35:50 Relationship with Shawn Ryan
01:44:47 The Russia/Ukraine War
01:49:15 Recruiting struggles, and why Marcus believes it will turn around
01:56:34 Testimonials from people that were touched by Marcus and Chad’s stories
01:58:36 Helping service members that don’t want it
01:59:47 The Hallow app with Mark Wahlburg and closing thoughts

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