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July 11, 2024 52 mins

Daniel Corbett III, a former elite Navy SEAL from SEAL Teams 5, 6, and 17, has transitioned into authorship and entrepreneurship. Enlisting in 2002, Corbett served in Iraq and globally with SEAL Team 6, experiencing the intense demands and rigorous standards of the unit. Post-Navy, he faced an 18-month wrongful imprisonment in Serbia, accused of plotting to assassinate the president. His book, 'American Mercenary,' explores his journey from military service to private contracting, offering a unique insider's perspective.

Daniel shares insights on:

  • Life within a SEAL team, highlighting the rigorous training process, the selection criteria, and the notorious Hell Week.
  • The harrowing ordeal of his wrongful imprisonment in Belgrade, Serbia.
  • The relentless pace and high standards of SEAL Team 6.
  • The challenges faced by Private Military Contractors.
  • How his book, 'American Mercenary,' sheds light on the transition from military life to private contracting.

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