Jedburgh Podcast

Special Forces Green Beret Fran Racioppi speaks with today’s greatest leaders.
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U.S. Army Special Forces recruiting gives soldiers and civilians the opportunity to become Green Berets through the 18X Special Forces candidate program and in-service recruiting. For those considering Army Special Operations, the path through Special Forces Assessment and Selection and the Special Forces Qualification Course is demanding, but candidates today have more information, preparation and training resources available than ever before.

Command Sergeant Major Jeff Bochey tells Fran Racioppi why there may never be a better time to challenge yourself and pursue the Green Beret. Social media, books and firsthand accounts provide unprecedented insight into what U.S. Army Special Forces does, how Green Berets operate and what candidates can do to prepare before entering the pipeline.

Once candidates arrive, the cadre at 4th Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group provide the training, knowledge and repetitions needed to prepare them for what comes next. But candidates have to show up ready to listen, learn and put in the work.

For CSM Bochey, pursuing Special Operations is about more than earning the Green Beret. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, find purpose and do work that matters to the nation.

There is no perfect time to try. There is no downside to finding out if you have what it takes.

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The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment builds Night Stalkers to crew, maintain and operate some of the U.S. Army’s most advanced Special Operations aircraft. From MH-60 Black Hawks and MH-6 Little Birds to unmanned aircraft, 160th SOAR crew chiefs, maintainers, enlisted soldiers and warrant officers form the backbone of Army Special Operations Aviation.

Colonel Steve Smith, Commander of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, tells Fran Racioppi why the regiment’s non-rated crew members, NCOs and enlisted soldiers are critical to the success of the Night Stalkers. Crew chiefs and maintainers are trusted with an operator mentality and enormous responsibility for the aircraft and missions they support.

Warrant officers serve as the regiment’s technical experts and provide continuity across the force. Many aviation and technical warrants spend nearly their entire Army careers inside the 160th after successfully assessing into the regiment.

For enlisted soldiers and NCOs, advancement becomes increasingly competitive. At the E8 level, there are more experienced Night Stalkers than senior positions available, forcing the regiment to make difficult decisions about who stays and who takes that experience back to the broader Army.

That is part of what makes the 160th so valuable beyond Special Operations. Night Stalkers who return to conventional Army Aviation bring years of elite training, technical expertise and leadership with them, strengthening units across the U.S. Army.

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For decades, graduating from the Special Forces Qualification Course meant earning more than the Green Beret. New Green Berets were also presented with the Yarborough Knife, a symbol of their place in the brotherhood and their connection to generations of U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers who came before them. Then, nearly a decade ago, that tradition ended.

Former Green Beret and host Fran Racioppi explains why bringing back a physical symbol of that shared identity matters. Together with Stroup Knives and the Green Beret Foundation, a new Green Beret Knife was created to connect Special Forces soldiers from the moment they earn the Green Beret through a lifetime of service.

This is not just another military knife. It is a symbol of what was earned, the brotherhood it represents, and the legacy every Green Beret is responsible for carrying forward.

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Green Berets and Navy SEALs are hyper-competitive. They talk trash, fight for the mission and each believe they should be the team getting the call. But when the mission demands they work together, that rivalry disappears fast.

Green Beret Nick Lavery explains to The Jedburgh Podcast host Fran Racioppi what really happens when U.S. Army Special Forces and Navy SEALs are put together to solve a difficult problem. Within minutes, they identify each other’s strengths, learn how the other team operates and fill the tactical gaps.

The rivalry is real. So is the respect. Competition drives elite military units to be better, but when the mission comes first, Green Berets and Navy SEALs can become one cohesive fighting force almost instantly.

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U.S. Army Green Berets don’t build effective partner forces through a single deployment. In Special Forces, sending the same military advisors back to work with the same host nation forces can create something far more valuable: trust.

Retired Green Beret Colonel Frank Sobchak explains to The Jedburgh Podcast host Fran Racioppi why consistency and personal relationships are critical when Special Forces train, advise and operate alongside foreign partner forces. Much of the world operates through personal connections, not purely transactional relationships, making cultural awareness an essential part of unconventional warfare.

When Green Berets understand the culture, build relationships and repeatedly work alongside the same partner forces, those connections become operational advantages. And when the mission reaches the point where a partner force must act, years of trust can make the difference.

Episode 205 is Live. Watch, listen, or read here: https://t.co/XU1si8HOH1

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New military technology is changing how the U.S. Army makes decisions on the battlefield. Faster battlefield intelligence, advanced sensors and information systems can give Soldiers a clearer picture of the fight, but when decisions involve risk, lethal force and human lives, Lieutenant General Greg Anderson says human judgment must remain at the center of military decision-making.

The XVIII Airborne Corps Commanding General talks with The Jedburgh Podcast host Fran Racioppi about where the Army can take humans out of the loop and where Soldiers and commanders still need to make the final call. Technology can collect, process and sort massive amounts of battlefield information faster than a person, helping military leaders identify what matters and make decisions faster.

But speed does not replace judgment. When lives are at risk, commanders still have to understand the battlefield, weigh the consequences and make the call.

For LTG Anderson, the future of U.S. Army technology is about giving Soldiers better information, greater situational awareness and a clearer picture of the battlefield without removing the human judgment required in combat.

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Earning the title United States Marine is only the beginning. For every generation of U.S. Marines, the responsibility is the same: uphold Marine Corps standards, learn from those who served before you, and leave the Corps stronger for the Marines who come next.

After 32 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz still sees that connection between generations as one of the Corps’ greatest strengths. At the Marine Corps’ professional military education headquarters, retired colonels, master gunnery sergeants, and sergeants major spend time with younger Marines, answering questions and passing down lessons learned through decades of military service and leadership.

That’s how the Marine Corps gets better. Marines will stumble. They’ll make mistakes. But they’re surrounded by generations of Marines who understand the standard, are willing to mentor them, and expect them to keep moving forward. The uniform may belong to the Marine wearing it today, but the responsibility is to everyone who wore it before and everyone who will earn it next.

After 32 years, SMMC Ruiz says the time has flown by. He wouldn’t change a thing.

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Retired Green Beret Colonel Frank Sobchak explains to host Fran Racioppi what it takes to build a truly capable partner force. They must be able to fight at night, sustain operations for 72 hours, manage logistics and combat resupply, withstand casualties without losing unit cohesion, and ultimately defeat the enemy.

The goal of advising is not continued reliance on American support. It is developing a force capable of securing its own future once American forces are no longer there.

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The China threat to U.S. national security isn’t about a military invasion of the United States. It is about great power competition and China’s effort to weaken American economic power, U.S. military strength, technological dominance, diplomatic influence, and global leadership until the United States is no longer the world’s dominant superpower.

Retired Green Beret Colonel Frank Sobchak breaks down China’s long-term strategy with host Fran Racioppi, including the competition for global dominance across military power, economic security, artificial intelligence, technology, information warfare, diplomacy, and cultural influence.

China doesn’t have to conquer the United States to win. If America becomes economically weaker, militarily diminished, and less influential around the world, China has an opportunity to replace the U.S. as the global superpower the rest of the world looks to for leadership.

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You can train a partner force. You can equip them. You can advise them.

But if you’re not willing to share the risk, will they ever truly fight with you?

What actually makes a Special Operations mission successful? The language? The advisor ratio? The doctrine? Or something much harder to measure?

Dropping tomorrow: retired Green Beret COL Frank Sobchak breaks down the history, doctrine, and hard-earned lessons that continue to shape Special Forces in modern conflict.

You won’t want to miss this one.

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Why serve in the U.S. Army?

It’s about the people who influence you, the opportunities you earn, and how far the Army can take you when you’re willing to step forward and serve.

You may not know where the U.S. Army will take you when you join, but that's exactly the point.

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Army West Point Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach Joe Alberici calls the lacrosse field a “leadership laboratory.” Through high expectations, mentorship, accountability and the example set by their coaches, Army Lacrosse players are developing the character, judgment and leadership skills they will carry into military service.

The games eventually end. The leadership lessons last a lifetime.

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Ranger. Airborne. Special Forces. Decades spent leading at the highest levels of the U.S. Army.

We’ve been behind the scenes recording some of the most important conversations we’ve had on The Jedburgh Podcast…

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Ranger. Airborne. Special Forces. Decades spent leading at the highest levels of the U.S. Army.

We’ve been behind the scenes recording some of the most important conversations we’ve had on The Jedburgh Podcast…

Stay tuned….you won’t want to miss this.

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The U.S. Army is investing billions in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and next-generation technology. Yet the XVIII Airborne Corps believes its greatest weapon has always been the same: disciplined soldiers empowered to make decisions in combat.

Speaking with host Fran Racioppi, Lieutenant General Gregory Anderson, Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps, explains why investing in soldiers remains the Army's highest priority. Leading more than 80,000 soldiers across America's Global Response Force, LTG Anderson shares why modernization isn't just about fielding new technology. It's about developing leaders who can think critically, adapt under pressure, and make sound decisions when lives are on the line. The Army's investment in artificial intelligence only succeeds when it's paired with disciplined soldiers empowered to lead in the uncertainty of combat.

For LTG Anderson, America's greatest asymmetric advantage has never been a platform or a weapon system. It's the character, judgment, and adaptability of its soldiers. Technology will continue to evolve, but combat effectiveness will always depend on the people trusted to employ it. That's what keeps the XVIII Airborne Corps ready to fight and win wherever the next mission calls.

Watch, listen, or read our conversation with Lieutenant General Gregory Anderson. Episode 199: https://t.co/660amUihGI

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Host Fran Racioppi and retired Green Beret and President of PAM Jets Ben Harrow reflect on the challenges of growing a business. As companies expand, founders must learn to trust others, invest time in training, and accept that short-term slowdowns are often necessary for long-term growth. Just as Green Berets empower teammates to accomplish the mission independently, successful entrepreneurs create systems and develop people who can execute the mission without waiting for instructions.

Watch, listen, or read our conversation with Ben Harrow. Episode 204: https://t.co/660amUihGI

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A business can't scale if every decision depends on the founder. The best leaders don't build organizations around themselves. They build teams around a shared mission.

Host Fran Racioppi sat down with retired Green Beret and President of PAM Jets Ben Harrow to discuss why the military concept of a commander's intent is just as critical in business as it is in Special Forces. Harrow explains that every member of an organization must understand not only what they're doing, but why they're doing it. Whether it's called a commander's intent, a mission statement, or a business plan, leaders must consistently communicate the organization's purpose so employees can make decisions, take ownership, and move the company forward without constant direction.

Watch, listen, or read our conversation with Ben Harrow. Episode 204: https://t.co/660amUihGI

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Speaking with actor, director, and Army veteran Steven Grayhm, host Fran Racioppi reflects on his own transition from the Army and the lessons he's learned over the past decade. He shares how the journey has been filled with failures, uncertainty, and difficult personal and professional experiences, but the resilience forged through military service has carried him forward. The same grit that helped him navigate the demands of Army life became the foundation for building a new life after the uniform.

For Fran, military transition isn't about leaving your past behind. It's about applying the lessons learned in uniform to whatever comes next. By embracing adversity, continuing to learn, and refusing to quit, veterans can carry the warrior mindset into business, family, leadership, and every mission that follows military service.

Watch, listen, or read our full conversation with and Steven Grayhm. Episode 188: https://t.co/660amUihGI

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No one hands you a roadmap for life after the military. Every veteran has to find their own way through the uncertainty, setbacks, and successes that come with starting over.

Speaking with actor, director, and Army veteran Steven Grayhm, host Fran Racioppi reflects on his own transition from the Army and the lessons he's learned over the past decade. He shares how the journey has been filled with failures, uncertainty, and difficult personal and professional experiences, but the resilience forged through military service has carried him forward. The same grit that helped him navigate the demands of Army life became the foundation for building a new life after the uniform.

Watch, listen, or read our full conversation with and Steven Grayhm. Episode 188: https://t.co/660amUihGI

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During his conversation with host Fran Racioppi, retired Green Beret and President of PAM Jets Ben Harrow to discuss why business leaders must evolve as their organizations grow. Drawing on both his Special Forces experience and his entrepreneurial journey, Harrow explains that every stage of a business demands different leadership. The people who help launch a company may not be the same people who can scale it, and informal processes that work with a small team eventually need to become standardized systems. From hiring pipelines and performance metrics to clearly defined responsibilities, growing organizations must replace improvisation with repeatable processes.

Harrow draws a direct parallel to Special Forces. Early in a mission, teams often rely on creativity and resourcefulness to solve immediate problems. But sustained success comes from establishing standard operating procedures, defining the mission, and ensuring every member understands the task, purpose, and end state. Whether leading soldiers or building a company, leaders must recognize when it's time to evolve or risk being outgrown by their own success.

Watch, listen, or read our conversation with Ben Harrow. Episode 204: https://t.co/660amUihGI

The Stars and Stripes Classic is a reminder that while competition builds excellence, it is service, family, and the enduring bonds of the Special Operations community that define the legacy of the Green Berets and Navy SEALs long after the final whistle blows. Listen or watch this episode and don’t miss this year's game; August 2nd from the Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium in Columbus Ohio and being broadcast on ESPN.

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