Ep #13 – Ex–Navy SEAL on America’s School Safety Crisis

On this episode of the 25/8 Podcast, Johnny Free is joined by his son Mason Free (filling in for Keith) to sit down with retired Navy SEAL Andrew “Sully” Sullivan. From his time serving overseas to founding the Community First Project, Sully shares his mission to bring life-saving training to police officers and communities across America.We dive into his experiences training law enforcement, the reality of school safety, the importance of situational awareness, and why supporting our officers through proper preparation is critical. Along the way, Mason opens up about his own experiences as a student during school lockdowns, while Sully and Johnny bring perspective as fathers on keeping kids safe.And of course—it wouldn’t be the 25/8 Podcast without some fun: hog hunting from helicopters, bucket list adventures, Chick-fil-A orders, and even Mason getting put on the spot about his girlfriend. This is a powerful, real, and entertaining conversation you won’t want to miss.Best Moments:(01:10) Sully on starting Community First Project after retiring as a Navy SEAL(02:40) Mason recalls the fear of a real school lockdown(07:12) Why SROs and teachers need better training & awareness(10:05) Donor support making a direct impact in local communities(18:00) When to run, when to fight back, and how kids can be prepared(22:15) Hog hunting from a helicopter & Mason’s sharp shooting story(27:10) Bucket lists: sharks, helicopters, Alaska, and Montana dreams🔥 Love real stories and authentic conversations?Smash that LIKE ❤️, drop us a COMMENT 🗨️ with your thoughts, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 to join the 25/8 movement.We’ve got inspiring guests, laughs, and life lessons coming your way every week.Be part of the journey.👉 Support Sully’s mission: https://c1p.org👉 Visit us at https://www.258podcast.com