From the First Ranger into Afghanistan After 9/11 to Serving Veterans | Tony Mayne

Tony Mayne was among the first U.S. Rangers to enter Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On October 19, 2001, he and the 3rd Ranger Battalion conducted a historic nighttime combat parachute assault into Kandahar—one of the opening missions of the Global War on Terror.After eight combat deployments and twenty years of military service, Tony found a new mission: helping Rangers and veterans successfully navigate life after the military.In Episode 13 of Boots & Chutes Unfiltered, Tony shares his incredible journey from enlisted Soldier to Army Major, his years serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the leadership lessons learned in combat that continue to shape his work supporting veterans today.• The combat jump into Kandahar on October 19, 2001• What it was like serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment• Eight combat deployments during the Global War on Terror• Leadership under pressure and lessons from Special Operations• The challenges of transitioning out of military service• Veteran mental health and finding purpose after the uniform• GallantFew and the Ranger Outreach Center• His induction into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of FameTony served 20 years in the U.S. Army as both an enlisted Soldier and an officer. Twelve of those years were spent in U.S. Special Operations Command, including nine years with the 75th Ranger Regiment.Following his retirement as a Major in 2020, Tony joined GallantFew, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans overcome barriers to mental health care and successful transition. In 2021, he established the Ranger Outreach Center in Columbus, Georgia, providing support to active-duty Rangers and their families. In 2024, he joined the Three Rangers Foundation and was inducted into the prestigious U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame.If you enjoy authentic conversations with America's military leaders, veterans, and changemakers, subscribe to Boots & Chutes Unfiltered for new episodes every week.👍 Like the video💬 Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode#TonyMayne #75thRangerRegiment #RangerHallOfFame #SpecialOperations #VeteranSupport #Leadership #MilitaryPodcast #BootsAndChutesUnfilteredIn this episode, we discuss:About Tony Mayne