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July 2, 2024 116 mins

It’s an honor to welcome former Navy SEAL officer and Paralympic champion Dan Cnossen to the show.


Episode 46 History Highlights:


1). 80th anniversary of D-Day + Matt's experience at the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.


2). Unique Naval Academy traditions.


3. Selection to become a US Navy SEAL officer + Mini BUD/S 


4). BUD/S Class 242 and the awesome Gladiator helmet class gift. Medal of Honor recipient Ed Byers is a graduate of class 242.


5). Deployments with SEAL Team 1 to the Philippines, Iraq, and Afghanistan.


6). In September 2009, Dan was wounded in action after he stepped on an IED. He lost both of his legs above the knee. Dan tells us about the mission.


7). 3-time Paralympian and 7x Paralympic medalist (2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze).


8). One More Wave, Dan's love for surfing, and what surf therapy means to him.


9). The Mountain Seed Foundation, which empowers US and Ukrainian veterans impacted by war through nature-based activities and community.


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