Scott Mann is a return SRS guest and retired Lt. Col. / Green Beret with an impressive military career that spanned over two decades, including multiple combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Renowned for his leadership and expertise in unconventional warfare, Mann has dedicated his life to serving others, both in and out of uniform. After retiring, he became a prominent advocate for veterans, focusing on mental health and the challenges they face after returning home. Mann co-founded Pineapple Express, an initiative that helped evacuate Afghan allies and their families during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. This grassroots effort highlighted his commitment to supporting those who stood by U.S. forces during their service. In addition to his advocacy work, Mann authored "Nobody Is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret's Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done," a powerful book that emphasizes personal responsibility and the importance of taking action in the face of adversity. Drawing from his military experiences and the lessons learned through his work with Pineapple Express, Mann inspires readers to become proactive in their own lives and communities. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://helixsleep.com/srs https://shopify.com/shawn https://meetfabric.com/shawn Policies issued by Western-Southern Life Assurance Company. Not available in certain states. Prices subject to underwriting and health questions. https://expressvpn.com/shawn https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner Scott Mann Links: Book - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781668644614/?lens=center-street Patreon - https://rooftopleadership.com/patreon YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheScottMannChannel LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/davidscottmann Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor X - https://x.com/RooftopLeader Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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scott mann welcome back thanks for having me back man it means a lot to be back here man i've been looking forward to this conversation we have uh i know me too we've done quite a bit together over the what 2024 yeah it's been a busy year no kidding but uh i think Man, I just owe you a huge... I just want to say thank you for being my friend and the stuff that we've broken together. Yeah.
The Legend interview, the Massoud interview. I mean, I couldn't have put those together without you, the way that it all came together. And...
Thank you. Well, the feeling is mutual. I mean, being a small part of it and really watching you unpack all that and I think giving a voice to our global war on terror community and asking questions that frankly, all of us have been asking, but not being heard was really cool, man. So look, to be even a small part of that, that's as good as it gets. So it's been awesome watching you guys do it.
And your team's amazing. Like watching the teamwork, when we went to Vienna and then what's happened since then is equally impressive. Thank you. You know, because they're just a great bunch of guys, man, and they're really getting after it. And I think it shows, right? I think it shows in the stories that are coming out of this thing, good and bad.
Everybody here definitely believes in the mission. They truly do. And, you know, I couldn't be more blessed with the guys that are on this team. Yeah, man. But, man, I'm just, thank you. Yeah, my honor.
Thank you.
For being there and for helping me do that. And we made some waves. We made some big, big waves. Yeah, for sure. With the petition, with calling certain members of Congress out, and just bringing exposure. I think the biggest thing is just bringing exposure. I mean, I personally feel like we strong-armed the, is it the AG or the IG? The IG, well, it's the CIGAR, right?
It's the Inspector General for the Afghanistan War.
I feel like we strong-armed them one way or another. I think it stemmed from our work together that they've admitted that they accidentally sent $239 million to the Taliban, knowing that, you know, from legend and Sarah, that it's more like 40 to 87 million a week, but hey, it's a start, right?
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