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Generation Kill to MARSOC: Jason Lilley’s Combat & Personal Journey

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In this unfiltered Combat Story episode, we go deep with Jason Lilley — Recon Marine, MARSOC Raider, CIA Global Response Staff, and co-creator of Savage Actual. Jason opens up about his path from a turbulent youth to serving in some of the most elite units in the U.S. military, facing the chaos of Iraq and Afghanistan, and building a new life as a creator and veteran advocate.

In this episode:

  • From family struggles to joining the Marine Corps
  • First Recon, Generation Kill, and the invasion of Iraq
  • Intense firefights in Fallujah and Afghanistan
  • Life in MARSOC and the CIA’s Global Response Staff
  • Losing brothers in combat and to suicide
  • Using humor and brotherhood to survive the worst moments
  • Creating Savage Actual with Patrick: gaming, military authenticity, and raw veteran stories

🌐 Connect with Jason:

  • Savage Actual YouTube: youtube.com/@SavageActual
  • Savage Actual Website: savageactual.com
  • Jason’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonmlilley
  • Jason’s Instagram: instagram.com/reconraider79

In this episode, Jason Lilley shares his riveting journey from being a Marine grunt to working for the State Department and CIA. He details his intense experiences during the Iraq invasion, life-altering moments in Fallujah, and the camaraderie formed in the face of danger. Lily also opens up about his struggles with depression and finding purpose post-service, running a YouTube channel and podcast, Savage Actual. Watch as he discusses the highs and lows of military life and his ongoing journey to harness his experiences for a meaningful civilian life.

Timeline

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:36 Personal Struggles and Joining the Marines
  • 04:15 Combat Experiences and Reflections
  • 13:48 HelloFresh Sponsorship
  • 15:35 More Combat Stories and Reflections
  • 18:24 Loss and Brotherhood
  • 29:03 Savage Actual and Patrick
  • 31:27 Would You Do It Again?

📌 Tags & Keywords:

#MarineCorps #ReconMarine #MARSOC #GenerationKill #CIA #CombatStory #VeteranStories #SpecialOperations #SavageActual #Fallujah #IraqWar #WarriorMindset #MilitaryPodcast

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225 episodes

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Content provided by Ryan Fugit. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ryan Fugit or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this unfiltered Combat Story episode, we go deep with Jason Lilley — Recon Marine, MARSOC Raider, CIA Global Response Staff, and co-creator of Savage Actual. Jason opens up about his path from a turbulent youth to serving in some of the most elite units in the U.S. military, facing the chaos of Iraq and Afghanistan, and building a new life as a creator and veteran advocate.

In this episode:

  • From family struggles to joining the Marine Corps
  • First Recon, Generation Kill, and the invasion of Iraq
  • Intense firefights in Fallujah and Afghanistan
  • Life in MARSOC and the CIA’s Global Response Staff
  • Losing brothers in combat and to suicide
  • Using humor and brotherhood to survive the worst moments
  • Creating Savage Actual with Patrick: gaming, military authenticity, and raw veteran stories

🌐 Connect with Jason:

  • Savage Actual YouTube: youtube.com/@SavageActual
  • Savage Actual Website: savageactual.com
  • Jason’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonmlilley
  • Jason’s Instagram: instagram.com/reconraider79

In this episode, Jason Lilley shares his riveting journey from being a Marine grunt to working for the State Department and CIA. He details his intense experiences during the Iraq invasion, life-altering moments in Fallujah, and the camaraderie formed in the face of danger. Lily also opens up about his struggles with depression and finding purpose post-service, running a YouTube channel and podcast, Savage Actual. Watch as he discusses the highs and lows of military life and his ongoing journey to harness his experiences for a meaningful civilian life.

Timeline

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:36 Personal Struggles and Joining the Marines
  • 04:15 Combat Experiences and Reflections
  • 13:48 HelloFresh Sponsorship
  • 15:35 More Combat Stories and Reflections
  • 18:24 Loss and Brotherhood
  • 29:03 Savage Actual and Patrick
  • 31:27 Would You Do It Again?

📌 Tags & Keywords:

#MarineCorps #ReconMarine #MARSOC #GenerationKill #CIA #CombatStory #VeteranStories #SpecialOperations #SavageActual #Fallujah #IraqWar #WarriorMindset #MilitaryPodcast

  continue reading

225 episodes

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