Former Action Guys Podcast

Former Action Guys Podcast

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

Episodes

Ep. 234 | Dave James | Force Recon Marine

July 14, 2025 • 75 mins
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.

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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:...
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Ep. 233 | Brandon & Chris | I Came With Fire Podcast

May 11, 2025 • 111 mins
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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Ep. 232 | Blayne Smith | Special Forces, West Point, Armor Officer

May 6, 2025 • 109 mins
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.

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https://patreon.com/formeractionguys
https://jcramergraphics.com
https://ANGLICOshop.com

Blayne's links
Company: https://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/ 
Book: https://...
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Extra Episode | Bart Womack | US Army Old Guard, 101st Airborne, Invasion of Iraq

April 28, 2025 • 130 mins
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack shares his journey from basic training in 1977 to deployments in Korea, Turkey, and Germany. He recounts a firefight in the Korean DMZ, his service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and his experiences during the September 11th attacks and an insider attack in Iraq.

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https://www.ANGLICOshop.com


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Ep. 231 | Brandon Young | 75th Ranger Regiment

April 24, 2025 • 118 mins
Brandon Young joined the Army and immediately tried out for a spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment when the opportunity presented itself at the Basic Airborne Course. Brandon's unit was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 attacks and he deployed to Afghanistan 3 more times.

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https://www.ANGLICOshop.com

Brandon's links
Book: https://www.perseverancebo...
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Clip 047 | Will Drones Steal Pilot Jobs? | F16 and F35 Pilot | "Hasard" Lee

April 10, 2025 • 16 mins
Justin "Hasard" Lee is a F35 and F16 test pilot who makes social media content that focuses on the life of a fighter pilot. We discuss the future of fighter pilots as drones become more advanced in this clip taken from Ep. 170.

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Clip 046 | IED Attack on April 9th | US Army Infantry and NYPD Detective

April 8, 2025 • 11 mins
On April 9th, 2005, Matt Klein, a retired NYPD detective and US Army infantryman, was struck by an IED while patrolling a cemetery in Samarra, Iraq. After the strike, the other members of his unit located and captured the triggerman.

In this clip taken from Ep. 180, Klein shares his incredible story of survival and resilience. He talks about the moment of the attack and the aftermath.

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Ep. 230 | Brennan Morton | Marine Recon and Sniper

April 6, 2025 • 112 mins
Brennan Morton is a former reconnaissance Marine who served with 2nd Recon Battalion during two deployments to Iraq. Brennan is also the author of Valhalla Boys, a book about his service.

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

Brennan's Links
https://www.facebook.com/Brennan.Morton.Author
https://www.facebook.com/paladinpresspublishing/
https://www.instagram.com...
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Clip 045 | Climbing Mount Everest | Brian Dickinson

March 27, 2025 • 25 mins
Brian Dickinson is a former Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and alpinist that has climbed the highest peak on each continent. Check out our entire interview on Ep. 211.

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https://jcramergraphics.com
https://ANGLICOshop.com
https://patreon.com/formeractionguys

Brian's Site
https://briandickinson.net/

00:00:00 Tibet Route vs Nepal Route
00:04:09 Acclimating to Everest
00:07:27 Summit Day
00:09:59 Gear Malfunction
00:13:52 The Final ...
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Ep. 229 | Merryl Tengesdal | U-2 Spy Plane Pilot

March 25, 2025 • 118 mins
Merryl Tengesdal had a dream to reach space and believed her best chance was as a Naval Aviator. She began her career flying H-60s, moved on to training students flying the T-34c and T-6a, then applied for an inter-service transfer to screen to become a U-2 spy plane pilot.

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

Merryl's sites
https://merryltengesdal.com/shop-...
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Ep. 228 | Aren & Cody | Stranger by the Hour Podcast

March 18, 2025 • 151 mins
Aren Brandfass & Cody Anderson are former MARSOC plank holders who also worked as government contractors before starting the Stranger By The Hour podcast. We dive into some current events and controversies in this episode!

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

Stranger By The Hour Link
https://open.spotify.com/show/5Webs3ny2aEpe7AuKp6...
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Ep. 227 | Travis Harless | Invasion of Iraq

March 5, 2025 • 130 mins
Travis Harless is a former 0311 Marine Rifleman who joined when he was 17 and linked up with C 1/7 in Kuwait only weeks after graduating from the School of Infantry. Because his first deployment began so soon into his enlistment, Harless was able to deploy three times during his four year enlistment.

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C 1/7 Flags: https://www.jcramergraphics.com/search?q=charley 
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys
ANGLICO...
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Ep. 226 | Fred Apgar | Air Force Intelligence and Secret War in Laos

February 28, 2025 • 104 mins
Fred Apgar worked in Air Force intelligence during the Vietnam War. However, he was part of the clandestine war in Laos that was not acknowledged at the time. We talk fire support, electronic warfare, and Fred's return to the country to close that chapter of his life. 

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https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys
https://www.jcramergraphics.com
https://www.ANGLICOshop.com

Fred's Book
https://www.amazon.com/Return-Plaine-Jarr...
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Ep. 225 | Scott Lyng | Army Tanker, Firefighter, and OIF Veteran

February 6, 2025 • 117 mins
Scott Lyng served in the US Army with the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2-69 AR. Scott deployed to Iraq two times during his enlistment, then became a firefighter following his military service.

Support the show
Custom flags: https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags
ANGLICO Gear: https://www.ANGLICOshop.com
Exclusive Content: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

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Ep. 224 | Ben Fortier | Marine Infantry, Musician, and Poet

January 14, 2025 • 90 mins
Ben Fortier served in two deployments to Iraq as a mortarman with 1st Battalion 25th Marine Regiment. Ben plays guitar, drums, and uses poetry to inspire song lyrics. His collection of poems Phantom was the 2024 winner of the Robert A. Gannon award. 

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

Ben's Links
https://www.instagram.com/thebenfocreates/
https://www.amazon...
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Ep. 223 | Dr. David Walton | Green Beret and Author

December 18, 2024 • 116 mins
David Walton is a former Green Beret and has written multiple books for people interested in attending Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Check out David's previous interview on Ep. 188.

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

David's site
https://www.tfvoodoo.com

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00:00:40 Intro
00:06:57 What a Special Forces Soldi...
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Ep. 222 | Daniel Rodriquez | Battle of Kamdesh

December 3, 2024 • 88 mins
Danny Rodriguez is a former Army mortarman that served in Iraq and Afghanistan. His unit was involved in the 2009 Battle of Kamdesh and he earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his actions. Following his enlistment, he used his GI Bill to attend college and walk-on to the Clemson football team.

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https://www.jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags
https://www.ANGLICOshop.com
https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys

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Ep. 221 | Fallujah Bodies | Hanthorne, Moran, Ites

November 13, 2024 • 110 mins
Michael Hanthorne served as a motor transport operator, but during the Second Battle of Fallujah, his primary responsibility was as the 'body bag guy.' Brian Moran, a third-generation Marine radio operator, was tasked with coordinating the pickup of fallen fighters and logging all radio traffic to and from the Potato Factory. Cheryl Ites, who joined the Marine Corps in 1974, led this motley crew, overseeing the retrieval and burial...
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Clip 044 | Army Ranger Reconnaissance Detachment and Snipers | Jack Murphy

October 25, 2024 • 11 mins
Jack Murphy is a former Green Beret and Army Ranger Sniper that has served on multiple combat deployments. He also hosts the Team House Podcast and has written multiple books.

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

The Team House Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@TheTeamHousePodcast 
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Clip 043 | Flying the AH-6 Little Bird | Greg Coker | 160th SOAR

October 23, 2024 • 12 mins
Greg Coker is a 160th SOAR AH-6 "Little Bird" pilot and says the platform is the greatest helicopter ever created. Greg Has 6200 hours of night vision google flying time and 1500 hours of combat flight hours under his belt. Listen to the entire interview on Ep. 168!

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