Episode
#36 Lt. Col. Scott Mann - Operation Pineapple Express
2:21:34
Published: Mon Sep 26 2022
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Retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann and a small team of former special ops personnel orchestrated what is now known as Operation Pineapple Express. Extracting our Afghan Allies from Taliban regime during a time of extreme violence due to the United States withdrawing all forces from Afghanistan. OUR SPONSORS: https://bullionmax.com/srs https://prepwithshawn.com Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 đ¨âď¸ Sign up for the VE Newsletter âď¸đ¨ https://www.shawnryanshow.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The episode discusses how genes could influence someone's metabolism or response to medications prescribed to treat mental health conditions.
00:00 - 02:55 (02:55)
Summary
The episode discusses how genes could influence someone's metabolism or response to medications prescribed to treat mental health conditions. It highlights the impact dedicated individuals can make to create change in the world.
Episode#36 Lt. Col. Scott Mann - Operation Pineapple Express
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The speaker shares his experience of dealing with hurricanes in Florida and advises not to wait for last minute emergency preparations.
03:05 - 08:11 (05:05)
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The speaker shares his experience of dealing with hurricanes in Florida and advises not to wait for last minute emergency preparations. He also shares words of comfort to console someone who fears dying alone.
Episode#36 Lt. Col. Scott Mann - Operation Pineapple Express
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The success of the US mission in Afghanistan following the 9/11 attack was reliant on the partnering of US special operations with indigenous Afghani people, according to a military general.
08:11 - 13:14 (05:03)
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The success of the US mission in Afghanistan following the 9/11 attack was reliant on the partnering of US special operations with indigenous Afghani people, according to a military general. The two groups worked closely together to fight Al Qaeda and the Taliban, and to prevent further terrorist attacks.
Episode#36 Lt. Col. Scott Mann - Operation Pineapple Express
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A Navy SEAL recalls his experience in Africa where he was humbled by the living conditions of a local village and realized the importance of cultural knowledge and understanding in military operations.
13:14 - 24:55 (11:41)
Summary
A Navy SEAL recalls his experience in Africa where he was humbled by the living conditions of a local village and realized the importance of cultural knowledge and understanding in military operations.
Episode#36 Lt. Col. Scott Mann - Operation Pineapple Express
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A former Joint Special Ops Task Force Commander reflects on his 15 years of relationships with the seventh group special forces as well as his final role as CJS ODIF.
24:55 - 33:56 (09:00)
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A former Joint Special Ops Task Force Commander reflects on his 15 years of relationships with the seventh group special forces as well as his final role as CJS ODIF. He discusses the intense work done with Afghan counterparts to train and fight alongside them.
Episode#36 Lt. Col. Scott Mann - Operation Pineapple Express
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In this episode, the speaker explains how Green Berets make relationships with the detachment ahead of time if they are going to go somewhere.
33:56 - 44:27 (10:31)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker explains how Green Berets make relationships with the detachment ahead of time if they are going to go somewhere. Also, he highlights the importance of the role-playing exercise called Rob and Sage in the culminating event of the Green Beret Qualification Course.
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The speaker argues that understanding civil society is crucial to understanding the conflict and violence in Afghanistan, particularly in the aftermath of the civil war and the rise of warlords.
44:27 - 52:59 (08:32)
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The speaker argues that understanding civil society is crucial to understanding the conflict and violence in Afghanistan, particularly in the aftermath of the civil war and the rise of warlords. Going beyond the Ring Road reveals the complexities and challenges of the country's informal civil society.
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The special forces community has an implicit promise in partner work of having each other's backs, yet this was not the case when one of their own was killed by his own men in Afghanistan.
52:59 - 57:28 (04:29)
Summary
The special forces community has an implicit promise in partner work of having each other's backs, yet this was not the case when one of their own was killed by his own men in Afghanistan. Despite this betrayal, the community continues to demonstrate their efficiency and commitment to hitting the Taliban hard.
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The stability in Afghanistan over the last 20 years provided room for civilian society, farming and dispute resolution, paving the way for Afghans to decide their own future.
57:28 - 1:03:48 (06:19)
Summary
The stability in Afghanistan over the last 20 years provided room for civilian society, farming and dispute resolution, paving the way for Afghans to decide their own future. Al Qaeda was kept off balance by conventional forces, Afghan commandos and special ops, but the success of the country was driven by Afghanis themselves, with close to 8 million children being educated in that time.
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The polarization between left and right has become so pervasive that leaders in politics, diplomacy, and military are too focused on their own careers to address the systemic problem of abandoning partners.
1:03:48 - 1:10:54 (07:05)
Summary
The polarization between left and right has become so pervasive that leaders in politics, diplomacy, and military are too focused on their own careers to address the systemic problem of abandoning partners. To build a strong defense against violent extremism or foreign threats, local resilience and partnerships are key.
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The Vigilance Elite offers a library of over 100 videos on prepping and firearm stuff for those concerned about rising crime and self-defense.
1:10:54 - 1:16:16 (05:22)
Summary
The Vigilance Elite offers a library of over 100 videos on prepping and firearm stuff for those concerned about rising crime and self-defense. The speaker also expressed dissatisfaction with the response of senior military leaders towards the issue.
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The Afghan special operators are facing an uncertain future as the country is taken over by the Taliban.
1:16:16 - 1:22:11 (05:55)
Summary
The Afghan special operators are facing an uncertain future as the country is taken over by the Taliban. They are carrying the load of fighting, with no clear pathway for their future, as their leaders pull money out and make their own plays.
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The speaker expresses concern over his Afghan comrades and hopes that by making encouraging remarks, they would stay engaged.
1:22:13 - 1:26:30 (04:17)
Summary
The speaker expresses concern over his Afghan comrades and hopes that by making encouraging remarks, they would stay engaged. Interestingly, military heads in the government contradicted channels and assured the public that the crisis was under control.
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The speaker talks about feeling overwhelmed when tasked with getting someone safely from their location to the United States, using his experience in special forces to try and think of all the potential obstacles and challenges they may face.
1:26:30 - 1:31:14 (04:43)
Summary
The speaker talks about feeling overwhelmed when tasked with getting someone safely from their location to the United States, using his experience in special forces to try and think of all the potential obstacles and challenges they may face.
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Two individuals discuss putting together a plan to get Nizam safely to the United States amid political turmoil and security barriers in Afghanistan.
1:31:14 - 1:34:52 (03:37)
Summary
Two individuals discuss putting together a plan to get Nizam safely to the United States amid political turmoil and security barriers in Afghanistan.
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Two friends talk about memories, certificates, and resiliency.
1:34:53 - 1:39:16 (04:23)
Summary
Two friends talk about memories, certificates, and resiliency.
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Members of the military community worked together to evacuate 124 people from Afghanistan, including Americans and at-risk Afghans, with the help of former special operators known as "shepherds" coordinating efforts through a signal chat room.
1:39:16 - 1:44:00 (04:43)
Summary
Members of the military community worked together to evacuate 124 people from Afghanistan, including Americans and at-risk Afghans, with the help of former special operators known as "shepherds" coordinating efforts through a signal chat room.
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People who were desperate to escape Kabul during the Taliban takeover were smuggled through a complex system called âThe Afghan Expressâ which used a network of people to guide them through the crowd control to the airport.
1:44:00 - 1:48:15 (04:15)
Summary
People who were desperate to escape Kabul during the Taliban takeover were smuggled through a complex system called âThe Afghan Expressâ which used a network of people to guide them through the crowd control to the airport. Military veteran and former U.S. Green Beret, Tyson Yunkaporta explains in The New Yorker how the system worked.
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The burden that comes with storytelling during times of crisis can be overwhelming, as it not only affects the storytellers themselves, but also puts them in a position of responsibility to help those in need.
1:48:15 - 1:53:16 (05:00)
Summary
The burden that comes with storytelling during times of crisis can be overwhelming, as it not only affects the storytellers themselves, but also puts them in a position of responsibility to help those in need. This can be particularly challenging when the institutional leadership fails and no one else is coming to provide aid.
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A discussion on the lasting impact of moral injury, where solutions must be made in order to right the wrong and prevent future injuries to come.
1:53:16 - 1:57:56 (04:39)
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A discussion on the lasting impact of moral injury, where solutions must be made in order to right the wrong and prevent future injuries to come.
Episode#36 Lt. Col. Scott Mann - Operation Pineapple Express
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An SF operator and JDH group member, Donnie, mentioned that after witnessing how America treated its Afghan partners, he would never have joined the military.
1:57:57 - 2:03:04 (05:07)
Summary
An SF operator and JDH group member, Donnie, mentioned that after witnessing how America treated its Afghan partners, he would never have joined the military. It is crucial for civilians to put pressure on officials to ensure safe passage for at-risk Afghans and assist with resettlement in the US to avoid further moral injury and mental anguish for veterans.
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Afghan commandos who worked with the US military are in danger and need support from the American population to pressure politicians to help them resettle or evacuate to safety.
2:03:04 - 2:06:44 (03:39)
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Afghan commandos who worked with the US military are in danger and need support from the American population to pressure politicians to help them resettle or evacuate to safety. One former commando, Bashir, is now a security guard in Texas while his family remains stuck in a third country.
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The existence of a safe haven for terrorist organizations will allow them to plan, prepare, train and launch a catastrophic attack on the Western world, thus making such an attack likely to occur in the next few years.
2:06:44 - 2:13:54 (07:10)
Summary
The existence of a safe haven for terrorist organizations will allow them to plan, prepare, train and launch a catastrophic attack on the Western world, thus making such an attack likely to occur in the next few years. The special operations community will have to carry out a covert operation with local resistance groups in order to prevent such an attack.
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The decline of social capital in times of crisis can put a country at risk not only for terrorism but also for aggression from other countries.
2:13:54 - 2:19:32 (05:38)
Summary
The decline of social capital in times of crisis can put a country at risk not only for terrorism but also for aggression from other countries. Building trust and regaining partner capability is crucial to maintaining stability in these uncertain times.
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Genesight is a genetic test that analyzes variations in DNA which helps in gaining insights on how a person may respond to various medications for treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, which can help reduce medication trial and error.
2:19:32 - 2:20:46 (01:13)
Summary
Genesight is a genetic test that analyzes variations in DNA which helps in gaining insights on how a person may respond to various medications for treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, which can help reduce medication trial and error.