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Former Action Guys Podcast

Former Action Guys Podcast

Written by: Justin Cramer
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Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives.

Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military after 12 years in 2018.

Some content is not appropriate for children or listeners because of the graphic description of combat and other traumatic events.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 248 | George Mills | MARSOC JTAC, 4th ANGLICO, Infantryman

    Ep. 248 | George Mills | MARSOC JTAC, 4th ANGLICO, Infantryman
    Oct 5 2026
    (00:00:00) Tactical Air Control Party School | Napalm
    (00:06:17) Almost Got Charged
    (00:15:59) TACP School Check-In
    (00:21:49) Going to Jail
    (00:35:12) 2nd Battalion 1st Marines Garmsir
    (00:40:56) Evaluation
    (00:48:03) Garmsir Targets
    (01:13:39) Taking Pilots on Foot Patrols
    (01:21:58) MSOT 8133 in Puzeh
    (01:54:19) MSOT 8133 Green on Blue
    (02:14:15) Aftermath
    (02:27:32) Leadership Replacements

    George Mills is a Marine infantryman turned fire support man and joint terminal attack controller. In this second interview, George talks about TACP school, 2nd Battalion 1st Marines deployment to Garmsir, and Marine Special Operations Team 8133 green-on-blue incident in Puzeh, Afghanistan that costs three Marines their lives.

    Support the show
    https://www.jcramergraphics.com
    https://www.ANGLICOshop.com
    https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

    George's site
    https://www.divelogix-scuba.com/
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    2 hrs and 42 mins
  • Ep. 247 | Rusty Bradley | Special Forces Officer, Enlisted Infantryman, and Author

    Ep. 247 | Rusty Bradley | Special Forces Officer, Enlisted Infantryman, and Author
    Sep 21 2026
    Rusty Bradley served as an Army infantryman, Ranger, and Special Forces Officer. He deployed eight times to Afghanistan and wrote the Book Lions of Kandahar. Subscribe to be notified of our follow-up interview!

    Support the show
    https://www.jcramergraphics.com
    https://www.ANGLICOshop.com
    https://www.patreon.com

    Rusty's Book
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553807579?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Ep. 246 | Jordan Wilkins | MARSOC Corpsman and Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman

    Ep. 246 | Jordan Wilkins | MARSOC Corpsman and Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman
    Aug 23 2026
    (00:00:00) Intro | Joining the Navy
    (00:10:19) Greenside Corpsman | Marine Corps Regulations
    (00:14:16) Recon Corpsman Pipeline | Basic Reconnaissance Course
    (00:23:30) Special Operations Combat Medic Course (SOCM)
    (00:26:53) Live Tissue Training
    (00:37:33) Field Amputation
    (00:44:22) Dive Medicine
    (00:46:44) 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion
    (00:52:02) Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT) 8211
    (00:55:23) Iraq Contract Gig
    (00:58:27) Training For Afghanistan
    (01:02:34) Afghan Biker Gang Part 1
    (01:05:22) First Casualty
    (01:12:57) Afghan Biker Gang Part 2
    (01:23:20) First Deployment Engagements
    (01:43:50) Keep Fighting
    (01:45:50) Mental Health Discussion

    Jordan Wilkins joined the Navy with his goal to become a Hospital Corpsman in special operations. Following his graduation from Navy boot camp and Field Medical Training Battalion (FMTB), Jordan attended the grueling Basic Reconnaissance Course before beginning his special operations medical training. After three years of training, Jordan was ordered to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion where he completed three deployments to Afghanistan.

    Support the show
    https://www.jcramergraphics.com
    https://www.ANGLICOshop.com
    https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

    Jordan's links
    https://www.karmatms.com/
    https://www.brotherrecon.com/product-page/the-untold-stories-of-valhalla-2nd-edition
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
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