![]() Mikko was in Bucha, a city in Ukraine when the Russians were executing civilians and witnessed the horrific aftermath. It was a surreal experience as everyone was heading west out of Kyiv, and he was racing east before the Russians could encircle Kyiv. When the Russians invaded Ukraine, he was in Istanbul on his way home. He transferred into a specialized role sending him overseas, where he was in charge of a K-9 section. Mikko saw combat in 2016 as a breacher in Eastern Ukraine, working for a Law Enforcement unit in the Special Operations Group. Mikko is an active-duty Ukrainian Special Forces Soldier who has been fighting the Russians since the 2022 invasion began. Joining me for this week's podcast is Mikko. ![]() They will be buying medical supplies, fuel, and other necessities. We are currently working on setting up a secure payment system through an American Special Forces veteran ran organization to get donations directly to Mikko’s unit. Working alongside American Special Operations Forces.We discussed his time working counter-terrorism in the middle east, running agents in the field, being hit with Havana Syndrome in Moscow, and much more. He received the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Commendation Medal, and the Intelligence Medal of Merit. His book "Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA" was published in 2021. He is a highly decorated field officer serving in various leadership roles. Marc retired from the Senior Intelligence Service ranks in 2019 after serving for 26 years. Joining me for this week's podcast is Marc Polymeropoulos. Working National Security for Senator Sam Nunn. ![]() CPL Roy Hammonds saves Punaro and gets killed shortly after.We discussed General Punaro's time in Vietnam, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China, and his book. His latest book, "The Ever Shrinking Fighting Force." Highlights the issue of how more money being spent is not equating to a more effective fighting force. He was shot during a firefight as a young Officer leading Marines against an enemy position in Vietnam.Īfter the war, he went to work for Senator Sam Nunn in National Security matters serving as his director of National Security Affairs and then as Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Punaro went on to serve for 34 years, finishing his career as the Commanding Officer of the 4th Marine Division and reaching the rank of Two Star General. My guest for this week's podcast is retired Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro. ![]()
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