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Former Action Guys Podcast

Former Action Guys Podcast

By: Justin Cramer
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 Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives.

Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military after 12 years in 2018.

Some content is not appropriate for children or listeners because of the graphic description of combat and other traumatic events.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 234 | Dave James | Force Recon Marine

    Ep. 234 | Dave James | Force Recon Marine
    Jul 14 2025
    Dave James is a former Force Recon Marine who served with 1st and 3rd Reconnaissance Battalions. Check out our other interviews on Eps. 063 and 065.

    Support the page
    https://jcramergraphics.com
    https://ANGLICOshop.com
    https://patreon.com/formeractionguys

    00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
    00:00:21 Texas Floods
    00:04:19 Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer
    00:08:00 Tim Kennedy Drama
    00:21:29 Ranger School
    00:24:36 3rd Recon Battalion
    00:26:35 SFARTAETC
    00:31:39 Force Recon Weapons | Teams
    00:36:23 From Army Engineer to Marine Recon
    00:44:45 Filming of Heartbreak Ridge
    01:07:57 Insights from the Qualification Course
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ep. 233 | Brandon & Chris | I Came With Fire Podcast

    Ep. 233 | Brandon & Chris | I Came With Fire Podcast
    May 12 2025
    Brandon is a veteran of the Air Force Security Forces Chris is an Army Special Forces soldier. They are both part of the I Came With Fire Podcast and we get into artificial intelligence, foreign conflicts, and debate the alleged decline of America.

    Support the show
    https://www.jcramergraphics.com
    https://www.ANGLICOshop.com
    https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

    I Came With Fire link
    https://rumble.com/user/I_Came_With_Fire_Podcast
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Ep. 232 | Blayne Smith | Special Forces, West Point, Armor Officer

    Ep. 232 | Blayne Smith | Special Forces, West Point, Armor Officer
    May 6 2025
    Blayne Smith is a former Special Forces soldier that started his career off as an Armor Officer after graduating from West Point. Blayne deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the service and writing Perseverance Is Greater than Endurance.

    Support the show
    https://patreon.com/formeractionguys
    https://jcramergraphics.com
    https://ANGLICOshop.com

    Blayne's links
    Company: https://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/
    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Endurance-Resilience-Adversity-Together/dp/163774627X

    00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
    00:00:30 Journey to West Point
    00:06:08 The History and Heritage of West Point
    00:11:59 Transitioning to the Army and Armor Branch
    00:14:47 Pre-9/11 Military Training and Mindset
    00:20:56 Iraq Combat Ops and Recon Missions
    00:35:27 Surveillance and EOD Escort Missions
    00:42:32 Combined Arms
    00:46:54 Special Forces Selection Process
    00:52:50 Moral Ambiguity in Special Operations
    00:59:15 Insights from the Qualification Course
    01:10:23 Building Team Cohesion | Team Dynamics and Training
    01:14:48 Deployment Decisions and Responsibilities
    01:19:09 Mission Objectives and Local Forces
    01:24:53 Engagements and Tactical Challenges
    01:32:22 Ambush Experiences and Lessons Learned
    01:38:18 Leadership Under Pressure
    01:43:09 Reflections on Loss and Moving Forward
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    1 hr and 50 mins
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