Our Combat Story today is former Navy SEAL officer Josh Thurman, who spent over 12 years serving in the SEAL Teams, including at the elite level. Over the course of 11 deployments in the post-9/11 era, Josh led high-stakes special operations missions and nearly lost his own life on countless occasions.
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Josh almost never joined the military and, instead, thought of becoming a religious leader, which we talk about in this episode. Instead, he would go on to lead some of the most lethal and intelligent veterans on the planet on successful counterterrorism and hostage rescue missions.
After his military service, Josh transitioned to the tech industry in 2023, co-founding AngelQ, an AI company to protect and prioritize the wellbeing of children in the digital age. With that, please enjoy this discussion with Josh Thurman.
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00:30 Introduction00:49 Meet Josh Thurman: Navy SEAL Officer03:20 From Potential Religious Leader to SEAL05:54 Josh's Upbringing and Early Influences10:27 Choosing the SEALs Over Other Paths12:08 Mentorship and Inspiration16:11 Angel Q: Protecting Kids in the Digital Age18:45 BUD/S Training: Coldest Moments30:31 Memorable Interactions with an Instructor31:38 Challenges of OCS and Early Military Career33:40 Humbling Experiences and First Deployment36:56 First Combat Experience in Iraq40:51 The Harrowing Vehicle Incident47:12 Transitioning to Civilian Life and Entrepreneurship50:04 The Mission and Vision of Angel Q57:14 Challenges and Rewards of Starting a Company59:25 Final Thoughts and Reflections01:02:14 Sponsor Message: Delete Me
