Episode 402 - Michael Montoya - Don't Kick Land Mines in Ukraine

Michael Montoya is a veteran with over 15 years of experience in the military and security sectors, specializing in EOD/IEDD/CIED/HMA operations. Michael's extensive experience has seen him providing training and operational support across the globe, from the volatile terrains of Iraq and Kurdistan to the challenging environments of Africa and Pakistan. As an independent contractor, his work under the U.S. State Department's AFRICAP and GPOI initiatives has empowered over 600 trainees. Michael is now focusing his efforts on Invictus Global Response, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mine action, capacity building, and humanitarian aid in conflict-affected regions. During a recent clearance operation in Ukraine, he tragically lost his foot to a landmine and is now home rehabbing and preparing for continued operations with IGR. https://www.invictusglobalresponse.org/   Today's Sponsors: Black Rifle Coffee Company: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com BettterHelp: Listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/clearedhot