Defending Freedom: A Navy Commander’s Fight Against Military Overreach

In the premiere episode of Finding Your Spine, host Chase Spears sits down with US Navy Commander Rob Green, author of 'Defending the Constitution Behind Enemy Lines.' Rob shares his bold stand against the military’s unlawful COVID shot mandate, risking his career to uphold constitutional rights and support over 8,400 service members discharged for their convictions. From isolation horror stories to the power of moral courage, this episode dives deep into leadership failures, personal resolve, and the fight for accountability. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation—how far would you go to defend your principles?

00:00 Intro: Welcome to Finding Your Spine
00:38 Meet Rob Green: A Commander’s Courage
04:25 Behind Enemy Lines: The COVID Mandate Battle Begins
07:51 Questioning Authority: When Lawful Orders Fail
09:57 Unlawful Orders Exposed: The EUA Truth
11:15 Military Persecution: Stories of Isolation and Shame
13:26 Building Moral Courage: Rob’s Journey
17:05 A Wife’s Bold Stand: Strength in Partnership
19:01 Fighting Back: From Complaints to Congress
21:27 The Power of Community: Surround Yourself with Principle
24:50 Torture in the Ranks: A Seaman’s Story
27:43 Institution vs. Constitution: A Military Misstep
32:14 Training Moral Courage: Can It Be Learned?
35:40 Passing the Torch: Raising Principled Kids
37:35 Closing: How to Support the Fight