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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 1H 26M

Mike Glover on Iraq/Afghanistan Failures and Personal Vulnerability in Combat | Ep. 270 | Pt. 2

from Mike Drop · host Mike Ritland

In Part 2 of Episode 270 of the Mike Drop Podcast, Mike Ritland continues his raw, in-depth conversation with Mike Glover. This no-holds-barred discussion picks up with intense reflections on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, including hard truths about U.S. foreign policy failures, the military-industrial complex, and regional destabilization. Glover shares personal regrets (or lack thereof), lessons from combat mistakes, and evolving views on vulnerability in war. The episode shifts to practical preparedness in a collapsing society, Glover's departure from Fieldcraft Survival amid challenges, his new ventures in outdoor recreation and wellness, and finding purpose through faith. Expect candid insights from two elite operators on combat, resilience, criticism of endless wars, and building self-reliance today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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