From Army Ranger to St. Louis Cop: My Journey Through RASP & the Streets | Built Different 30

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From cartel violence in Mexico to Army Ranger to patrolling St. Louis' toughest streets — Armando shares his incredible journey of resilience, purpose, and service. In this episode, we talk about growing up between two worlds, surviving RASP selection, and why he chose to work in District 6. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Growing Up Between Cultures – How Armando's childhood in both St. Louis and Mexico shaped his worldview and career path Army Ranger Selection (RASP) – The brutal physical and mental challenges of becoming a Ranger, including Cole Range "hell week" Why District 6 – What drew him to one of St. Louis' most active police districts and the importance of community-focused policing Leadership That Matters – How trust, teamwork, and strong leadership transform police work Purpose Over Action – A powerful story about de-escalating a suicidal call and why moments like that define the job 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE — it helps us bring more stories like Armando's to light! ABOUT ARMANDO: Armando is a bilingual law enforcement officer currently serving in the 6th District of St. Louis City. A U.S. Army veteran and former member of 3rd Ranger Battalion, he brings a unique perspective shaped by his upbringing in both the U.S. and Mexico, his military service, and his commitment to community policing in one of the city's most challenging areas. #LawEnforcement #ArmyRanger #StLouis #PoliceStories #Military #BuiltDifferent #District6 #CommunityPolicing 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more! Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different 📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3 Follow Trueline Media Group 📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup 🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/ @TruelineMediaGroup

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