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Retired SMU Operator | Pat McNamara (throwback episode)
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Original airdate- 01/10/2023
Pat McNamara is a retired U.S. Army special operations veteran with decades of experience spanning Cold War Europe, Somalia, and post-9/11 operations, and is widely known for his no-nonsense approach to training and leadership. He now focuses on mentoring, fitness, and mental resilience through teaching and public engagement.
Everything Pat Mac here: ⬇️
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00:00 — Pat McNamara | Special Operations & Life After the Unit
06:12 — From Struggle to Discipline: Early Military Lessons
12:48 — Selection, Standards & Accountability in Tier-One Units
18:53 — Cold War Berlin: Tradecraft, Surveillance & USMLM Missions
25:12 — Spying on the Soviet Army in East Germany
34:17 — Berlin Wall Falls & End of Cold War Operations
36:34 — Somalia, Bosnia & Post-9/11 Reality
45:44 — Depression, Isolation & Finding Purpose After Service
1:09:57 — Connection Is the Cure: Brotherhood, Discipline & Recovery
1:23:54 — Legacy, Teaching the Next Generation & Final Thoughts
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Pat McNamara is a retired U.S. Army special operations veteran with decades of experience spanning Cold War Europe, Somalia, and post-9/11 operations, and is widely known for his no-nonsense approach to training and leadership. He now focuses on mentoring, fitness, and mental resilience through teaching and public engagement.
Everything Pat Mac here: ⬇️
https://linktr.ee/tmacsinc?fbclid=PAAabWZ7z5lo5ydLXbE5PgpjJfoZtdtBPhxvVxFzbot-jObNuTXKMMEtlFvnc
TrueWerk ⬇️
https://truewerk.com/house
use code "HOUSE" for 15% off!
00:00 — Pat McNamara | Special Operations & Life After the Unit
06:12 — From Struggle to Discipline: Early Military Lessons
12:48 — Selection, Standards & Accountability in Tier-One Units
18:53 — Cold War Berlin: Tradecraft, Surveillance & USMLM Missions
25:12 — Spying on the Soviet Army in East Germany
34:17 — Berlin Wall Falls & End of Cold War Operations
36:34 — Somalia, Bosnia & Post-9/11 Reality
45:44 — Depression, Isolation & Finding Purpose After Service
1:09:57 — Connection Is the Cure: Brotherhood, Discipline & Recovery
1:23:54 — Legacy, Teaching the Next Generation & Final Thoughts
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
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