Delta Force Operator and CIA Officer | Gary Harrington | Ep. 197

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  • @토비-d1c
    @토비-d1c 10 місяців тому +6

    Harrington is our James Bond. I loved how he worked around to go where he wanted. Obviously a very smart man he is.Thanks for the interview.

  • @mark4asp
    @mark4asp Рік тому +33

    "You are what you do on the outside; not what you think you do on the inside"

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +6

      Thanks, but it was painfully learned. Hope I can share that with others to save some of that.

    • @looseorlsdown
      @looseorlsdown 11 місяців тому

      what time frame was it?

  • @ClericChris
    @ClericChris Рік тому +18

    Ex special ops guys always have magnificent book shelves.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +10

      Ex special ops that live with a High School English and Lit teacher do!

  • @markhelbraun5425
    @markhelbraun5425 Рік тому +33

    Mr Harrington is a genuinely Good Man, who has risked everything to give a better life to all us Americans. We are all in his debt. So eternal thanks for all you have done.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +8

      Appreciate it. Now is the time for us all to look inward to what is good and live it and spread it. Look forward to serving with you in that effort.

  • @wolfsave
    @wolfsave Рік тому +25

    This is one impressive soldier by any account. He makes me feel like I missed a bunch by not staying in the Army and excelling.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +4

      Thanks for the sentiment. We all have stories both in an d out of the service. My bet is you have some after you left the Army that I envy. Life lived well is the goal, no matter which path we take. I salute you for yours!

  • @billlawrence8520
    @billlawrence8520 Рік тому +85

    I met Gary in 06; he’s the real deal. Extremely competent, totally professional. He was always helping other folks learn new skills. I wish him all the best.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +8

      Bill - Thanks - Doing some research on some things from 2006. Can we chat about that time?

    • @rhettwelshinsurance
      @rhettwelshinsurance Рік тому

      @@thepowerofprudencec b B. B. B. Coast 2 Coast. Cccfffcjkp no

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +2

      Bill - were you a contractor in 2006? If so SAD or GRS? Did a project with CIA approval for NETFLIX, Spy ops series and working on some more with Agency approval. Wondering if we did an op together and you might be interested in sharing some of what you did.

  • @DrLosack1
    @DrLosack1 Рік тому +16

    Gary and I served together, long ago and far away. good to see him again. SF

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +5

      Mark - Thanks for tuning in. What are you doing these days?

    • @johnk.7523
      @johnk.7523 16 днів тому

      Thank you all for your service.

    • @Q60-Ninja
      @Q60-Ninja 10 днів тому

      @@thepowerofprudence He joined a church and found Jesus.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence 9 днів тому

      @@Q60-Ninja I found Jesus long ago but took His grace for granted, or worse, was willing to trade it in the end if I could do what I thought I was intended for. Turns out that my self-sacrifice for my country really served me and my ego. No regrets for most of my actions, but I regret that I gave God none of the glory. That will not happen in the future.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence 9 днів тому

      SF. Were you in Recon or 1/2? Thanks for watching, and good to connect with Marines!

  • @TheJimbo961
    @TheJimbo961 Рік тому +117

    I and my Battallion were in Cyprus when the Marines got bombed..We went down to RAF Akrotiri and donated our blood to assist the vsi guys..I sincererly hope that my blood helped to save a US Marine. I was with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Semper Fi !

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +13

      Thanks for literally giving your blood. We'd evacuated French and Brits to Cypress from Beirut in '82. Thanks again for responding to the call for your brothers.

    • @Hugh-Glass
      @Hugh-Glass Рік тому +4

      semper Fi my admiration worthy brother.

    • @krackNsmackk
      @krackNsmackk Рік тому +2

      Thank you for your service!

    • @tomtruther3874
      @tomtruther3874 Рік тому +5

      My ex neighbor got killed in that bombing only 20 yo. His last name was McDonough I went to school with him and his sister.

  • @jdsaldivar5606
    @jdsaldivar5606 Рік тому +7

    82ND AIRBORNE
    My first assignment in Division was Combat Aviation Battalion. Delta Co. A rotory wing Anti -Armor Cobra Gunship and OH-58's Scouts. I was introduced to a Major... Company Commander. He said..." Delta Company Leads thee entire Division in DUI's!! When I order you to drink?? You will drink Vigorously and Enthusiastically!!
    From that moment on?? I was Home!!
    82/87

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +2

      My first Company CO in The Corps had to see the General after his second DUI, but survived it. Different times.

    • @ses1979
      @ses1979 Рік тому +1

      I was your neighbor! 313th MIBN

    • @OnTheRiver14
      @OnTheRiver14 11 місяців тому

      HAHAHAH That sounds awesome

  • @markhelbraun5425
    @markhelbraun5425 Рік тому +17

    I recently completed over 20 years of service through the Board of the Special Operations Fund, based in Arlington VA, one of several forms of service to the ideals and causes that I believe have made America an overwhelming force for good in our world. As a physician and colorectal surgeon, I worked to train surgeons in three countries in Africa, and also in Philippines, Panama, and literally years of frequent trips to Hanoi and the northern provinces in Vietnam, all on my own dime, to demonstrate to all the citizens in those countries that there are Americans who are willing to share what we have and spend time with our colleagues to improve the medical and surgical care they provide for their poorest citizens. But my service pales in comparison to the risks that our young soldiers are willing to endure, to serve our nation and our citizens.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +10

      All service to others is valued and needed. There are many many Americans serving others around the world that are not part of our government or military. They serve in charities, NGOs, missions, and privately. These are worthy causes that do not always get the public kudos and notice. Americans, more than any others are willing to sacrifice for others.

    • @BluesBoy-ij2rb
      @BluesBoy-ij2rb Рік тому +7

      Don't sell yourself short , many in your position would not be as giving ,caring and selfless to the entire world !!!!............................... Erik

    • @robmills7611
      @robmills7611 Рік тому +1

      God bless you and thank you for your service! There is no way to even measure the good that you have done in this world! ❤

    • @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied
      @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied Рік тому +2

      I think you may need to revisit this perspective with regard to “a force of good”, in spite of the incredible work you your colleagues, along with so many others, have accomplished. I don’t doubt for a second, the sincerity of our people, but I deeply question our leadership. I say this with much gratitude, and a very, very heavy heart. -Patriot

    • @markhelbraun5425
      @markhelbraun5425 Рік тому

      @@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied

  • @mrdigit3353
    @mrdigit3353 Рік тому +8

    thanks for your service gary, you're a credit to America and her people.....huahh.

  • @vincemovsesian973
    @vincemovsesian973 Рік тому +5

    These 2 interviews you have done with Gary Harrington are in the top 5 best interviews I have ever watched. You need to have him back for a third interview. Gary you are the man what haven't you done you've been there done that & then some. Appreciate all the work & sacrifice's you have made Thank you

  • @creepy847
    @creepy847 Рік тому +6

    Great interview. Mr Harrington seems like a very honest and caring warrior.

  • @smax4895
    @smax4895 11 місяців тому +1

    I appreciate the pod allowing him to speak freely and tell his story, but I would’ve loved if they asked more questions about fire fights, combat stories, hairy situations, etc.

  • @brucefreeman1647
    @brucefreeman1647 10 місяців тому +2

    Great episode and very informative

  • @williammccusker8408
    @williammccusker8408 Рік тому +2

    Gary true leader!! I’m an Old recon guy in the 80’s two Med Flouts!! Booze and cruise!! Thanks Gary for your leadership, probably saved lives!!

  • @Joe3pops
    @Joe3pops Рік тому +1

    I was in the Canadian Airborne Regiment in the 1980s. This is the very first time I hear on youtube a veteran naming the 82nd Airborne the jumping junkies. Thanks for that memory. We went to Cyprus 1987 and we were vividly aware that in nearby Lebanon, the Marines were replaced by French paratroopers during this peacekeeping mission. After the barracks bombing. Of course this didn't end right there. French paras were being ambushed during morning PT. The next plan was taking the SwedeCon UN troops whom were our nextdoor nieghbors in Cyprus, and after thier six mobth tour, redeploy them to Bierut. They were not very happy about it. Swedish troops were considered to be the ultra neutral contingent but western soldiers.
    Highly disciplined. Highly trustworthy. Thank you for this snapshot of memories. (And we bumped into SAS detachments whom were terrorist hunting)

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      One of my first trips into Beirut in 1982, we worked with the Foreign Legion. When we went back in to start the Multi-National Force, the paratroopers came in. They were a small contingent and covered a separate area of the city. We'd let them use our tent to change for some R and R time on the beach.

  • @ihiaolookihiatoo1640
    @ihiaolookihiatoo1640 Рік тому +4

    Visited America the first time when I was probably 8 ish. Almost a decade later was there to do bachelor in Tacoma WA. Ive visited 10ish -15 countries so far and hands down America is number 1. It's kinda weird that I'm not an American, never wanted to be or to relocate to America, but when ever I'd be tearing up everytime I watch patriotic movies. Suddenly I feel pumped and Wana go save private Ryan myself. LoL

  • @gsridharan9435
    @gsridharan9435 Рік тому +9

    It has been a pleasure hearing from such a thoroughbred professional Soldier. 👏 👌 👍

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Thanks G! Nice to be able to tell a little of it and honored you liked it.

  • @PaulPearce-c7c
    @PaulPearce-c7c Рік тому +2

    Gary, modest but truthful unlike the cattle.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence 11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. I have learned that even people present in the same event have different truths about them, sometimes at least. I try to look at whether the person's truth was impacted by politics, ambition, or naiveté. if we just have different perspectives based on our life-experiences, I can let it go. Former Sec Def Chris Miller caught me misremembering when he and I went down to Tampa right after 9/11. I do retain a special disdain for those that simply lie to achieve an end.

    • @johnk.7523
      @johnk.7523 16 днів тому +1

      ​@@thepowerofprudenceThank you for your service.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence 16 днів тому

      @ Welcome and thanks for taking the time to watch.

  • @de5173
    @de5173 Рік тому +3

    Thank you both for what you have done for our country and humanity, this type of observation shows that we doe have good people in our government.

  • @bobberdude557
    @bobberdude557 Рік тому +15

    I’ve seen the photo Gary took of Team A at the Agency museum. Such a phenomenal warrior and patriot.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +4

      Thanks! There was a second one with donkeys from an OP in Tora Bora that I also took. I seemed to always be on the non-lens side of the camera!

  • @longtabsigo
    @longtabsigo Рік тому +13

    Gary’s timeline is eerily similar to mine. I went to MEPS and asked “What is the hardest MOS in the Army?” SF Medic. Hmmm, “What is the second hardest?” SF Commo…. So I enlisted as a 31V1S & ended up in the 18E class 3-85. I hit SWC in the New Equipment Fielding office. We are probably just one degree of separation.

  • @tnezlo
    @tnezlo Рік тому +80

    Jack,
    Been a follower of yours since the early SOFREP days. You did a marvelous job allowing the guest to take us on quite an adventure. Moreover, you did a great job pushing the guest with questions to expound on certain timelines but allowed him to relive those moments in time. Outstanding job, outstanding episode!! Thank you and God Bless!!

    • @TheTeamHousePodcast
      @TheTeamHousePodcast  Рік тому +17

      Thanks bro

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +12

      Jack is a great facilitator. He is one of those people that makes you think you've known them for years and can trust them from the get-go. Would havre made a great spy!

    • @hasp290
      @hasp290 Рік тому +3

      @@thepowerofprudence "".

  • @Thechameleonofall
    @Thechameleonofall Рік тому +14

    This dude has a scary calmness about him.

  • @nightdaychannel828
    @nightdaychannel828 Рік тому +16

    Amazing to hear about the pre GWOT years from a SF/SMU perspective! GH has had an amazing career and has the integrity and determination of a true Warrior!

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +4

      Thanks. That war kept changing. Recently spent an evening with some of the guys that closed the Afghan part out and it was certainly different for them. But the basics of shoot, move, adn communicate remain the same.

  • @DennisBurroughs
    @DennisBurroughs Рік тому +4

    A most intriguing and quite interesting interview. One of top ten that I ever experienced on UA-cam! Thank You.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Thanks - Jack and Dave are pros. Felt like I'd known them years, though we just chatted once by phone. Thery ae pros.

  • @NIGHTHAWK-777
    @NIGHTHAWK-777 Рік тому +63

    If you think about all the hardships Mr. Harrington went through to get to the Unit, the biggest hurdle he faced in his Military career was being asked to leave the Team -and successfully transition into the next phase of his career. That's big.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому

      Appreciate it! Thanks for watching. If you'd like to hear more from me, you can subscribe to my youtube channel youtube.com/@thepowerofprudence

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +15

      Thanks for your perspective. I am grateful to have had a few experiences that reminded me, that who I am and who I am supposed to be, are not defined by job or relationships. It is hard to see that when you are pushing to achieve goals. The harder they are to obtain, the more we relish achieving them and the harder to let them go.

    • @danrosario2888
      @danrosario2888 Рік тому +1

      Yeah man that’s literally the part that breaks most people.

    • @BoomBustProfits
      @BoomBustProfits Рік тому

      Young Americans need to stop volunteering to act as enforcers for the insane policies (foreign & domestic) of what is by definition an inherently inefficient, wasteful, and coercive territorial monopolist of ultimate decisionmaking and violence: The US Federal Government.

    • @johndem-tf5wz
      @johndem-tf5wz Рік тому +3

      You're right this man was a fighter and no matter who ever tried to put him down it always turned opposite the should be emulated and hope he has a memoir detailing these life episodes he passed through and emerged top despite the hundles placed in his path .

  • @mikebaker3662
    @mikebaker3662 3 місяці тому +1

    Best video i have watched in a long time!
    Great story!

  • @raynorman4315
    @raynorman4315 Рік тому +4

    Enjoyed it! Great interview. Great to hear someone not ashamed of their faith!

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Thanks. Just wished I'd lived and spoke more of it back in the day. But I have the rest of my life to do that better.

  • @PowderMill
    @PowderMill Рік тому

    What a great and really quite humble guy!
    Thanks for bringing this interview to us.

  • @williamwood5258
    @williamwood5258 Рік тому +6

    Thank you Gary for all you have done for our country.. Thanks Jack...

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +3

      There are as many stories as there are those that served. Jack allows the stories the would remain untold, see the light of day.

  • @j-wil1964
    @j-wil1964 Рік тому +3

    Great listen! It’s awesome getting the wave-tops of this history out. Thanks guys!

  • @davegriener
    @davegriener Рік тому +3

    Fast three hours. Thanks Jack. Really been enjoying these.

  • @shaunstewart6369
    @shaunstewart6369 Рік тому +1

    First of all, I love your podcast and listen to it often on my commute to and from work. One suggestion I have is to prerecord your advertisements so that your guests don't have to sit and wait for you to do it in the middle of the interview. Maybe there's a good reason for doing it this way that I'm unaware of but either way thanks for putting this awesome material out to the public

  • @mrs8171
    @mrs8171 Рік тому +31

    Possibly your best episode yet(?). Including the SOFREP days too. Simply Outstanding. BTW, you and Dave do an outstanding job of asking "the right" questions, while not dominating the conversation. Honestly.

  • @trivet1970
    @trivet1970 10 місяців тому +3

    amazing man!

  • @jasonwood3197
    @jasonwood3197 Рік тому +11

    My dad was SF....Stationed at Ft.Devens 10th group. 1980 he fell during a repelling accident 80' ... took a long time to hear the "story"....
    Thank you for your service brother! I was 3 months old when he fell....tough sob 42 years later has 27 horses and still on his feet!

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Went to Ft Devens to rappel a long long time ago. Might have been the same spot. Glad to hear he is still at it. I envy people that work with horses.

  • @RoddyBroome
    @RoddyBroome Рік тому +2

    Hey Gary, outstanding interview. Look forward to discussing it with you in person next time we see each other. Honor to have worked with you multiple times over the past few decades. Talk soon.

  • @TheBoatPirate
    @TheBoatPirate Рік тому +2

    im listening to the 12 strong book AGAIN, and wow, a bit more on the story here. thank you. gary sounds like a pretty laid back dude.

  • @taylorharmon2918
    @taylorharmon2918 Рік тому +2

    Powerful. Much RESPECT!
    SUPPORT to the UTMOST!

  • @dthompson5478
    @dthompson5478 Рік тому +6

    I was stationed at Ft Campbell in 1998. When I arrived our CSM was CSM Bond. He walked around like he was from the Wild West and had a gun on each hip and he would always say “it’s a great day to be in the Army”

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      What unit was that? We were those bad guys running down the street with ankle socks on. Remember when that was considered out of uniform?

    • @elizabeth3280
      @elizabeth3280 Рік тому +1

      ​@@thepowerofprudence lol I was thinking something similar in that I giggled for a moment because I remember the type however, out of uniform 1 and we dont carry a weapon when not in either training or on a deployment

  • @MrMattyd1
    @MrMattyd1 Рік тому +12

    excellent interview with Mr. Harrington, I normally don't watch full 3 hour interviews, but this one was so good I watched it all. For a novice like me I wish some of the acronyms were explained more. I'm a subscriber now!

  • @jasestrong
    @jasestrong Рік тому +20

    Idk why the Army/SOCOM didn’t make Gary a Chief Warrant Officer, let alone a direct commission .

    • @somethinsomethin7243
      @somethinsomethin7243 Рік тому

      Because the army hates SOF. And SOCIM is too bloated with red tape to do this kind of stuff anymore. The Agency only lets him do it because they can take credit for the good, and cut him lose and blame someone else if he ever screwed up.

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      @falcon3719 Рік тому

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    • @johnk.7523
      @johnk.7523 16 днів тому +1

      That is a great point. He'd be perfect Warrant Officer material.

  • @luci8749
    @luci8749 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your service
    You are a great human being and representative for our USA
    God bless you
    I hope you stay happy and healthy

  • @Mike-hn4uu
    @Mike-hn4uu Рік тому +2

    I love how as the story gets exciting the host puffs harder on his cigar. This guest is AMAZING and I would read his book and pay top dollar for it if he’s got one. Only half way through and this is my favorite show ever.

  • @jeffcraghead2304
    @jeffcraghead2304 Рік тому +3

    Gary,
    Thanks for your service and for sharing your faith.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +2

      Welcome. I am happy my service allows me to share some of my faith.

  • @joshuaharrington6094
    @joshuaharrington6094 Рік тому +1

    Holy Hell! I can definitely tell he's Family! Garry and my father could pass for cousins, if not brothers. I'd love to know his side of the family tree!! Thank you for your service, Cousin Harrington. You are an American Badass!!

  • @charlesarpjr1066
    @charlesarpjr1066 Рік тому +4

    Team House content just keeps getting better. Kinda like a delicious lasagna on day 3. As kids say. It’s Fire

  • @jdhan3349
    @jdhan3349 11 місяців тому +2

    This guy is a Legend

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence 11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your generous words. My hope is the next chapter of using my experience to serve is going to be the best chapter ever! Stay tuned for 2024!

  • @valorantguardian6017
    @valorantguardian6017 Рік тому

    Gary comes off as straight shooter.. Great interview. Thank you gentlemen

  • @marcusg503
    @marcusg503 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic show!

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Thanks for taking the time to watch/listen. Appreciate it.

  • @haloblack9028
    @haloblack9028 Рік тому

    Bro you are the man...like striaght up... a real inspiration...your story is amazing ...i know when its our story ..we often don't think of it that way or in those terms ...but to the average person on the outside listening to this ...its truly amazing ...

  • @SS-gy1cx
    @SS-gy1cx Рік тому +7

    Awesome episode again. Such a interesting career

  • @maxman-357
    @maxman-357 Рік тому +3

    Unbelievable career outstanding! We were commissioned a year apart.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому

      Mixed career. Guess I never liked to keep at the same thing too long. Where did you wind up serving?

  • @morrisLaslo-mm3qe
    @morrisLaslo-mm3qe Рік тому

    Thank You! I see The Team House as an excellent, extremely important podcast teaming with very intelligent courageous people. The caution used in promulgating information and not is evidence of the enormity of the beast within we're actually at war with. I have no doubt we are and have been deep in complex and complicated "Civil War" that is to say a war that is civil with that which is far from civil.

  • @Paco-hh4jd
    @Paco-hh4jd Рік тому +6

    I was in the 82nd Airborne at that time and I remember we were called the Jumping Junkies!

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +3

      Junkies or not, still jumped out of airplanes!

    • @Paco-hh4jd
      @Paco-hh4jd Рік тому +2

      @@thepowerofprudence Many many times on the darkest of nights!

  • @Brozneo
    @Brozneo Рік тому +6

    Fantastic episode! Listening from down in NZ

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Thanks and my respects to the folks down under! Served in Jakarta two years, but never made it to NZ. Hope to sometime.

  • @Anders11J
    @Anders11J Рік тому +2

    So cool. Absolutely loved this interview.

  • @johndem-tf5wz
    @johndem-tf5wz Рік тому

    Have also passed quite anumber of life hundles myself and this veteran story has really invigorated me further to fight on overcome and emerge strong ibelieve succes favours the bold .

  • @robwatumd
    @robwatumd Рік тому +2

    THANK YOU FOR ADDING CHAPTERS!!!!

  • @sandrasherman9294
    @sandrasherman9294 Рік тому +3

    Salute to you and your professionalism.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +2

      Thanks, it was fun (well, some of the time) and an honor.

  • @BirdDawg1
    @BirdDawg1 Рік тому +24

    Kick up the speed to 1.25. Amazing career, thank you for sharing sir! And Jack, you do an excellent job, thank you both.

    • @Dondada1001
      @Dondada1001 Рік тому +6

      lol that was smart of you

    • @BirdDawg1
      @BirdDawg1 Рік тому +5

      @Don Dada This man is exacting and takes his time choosing his words, I respect that, but also enjoy modern technology ha!

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +8

      Apologize for my slow speech. Got to think about some things because of classification and not wanting to get sideways with the Agency. I speak faster by a campfire with a few sips of tongue-loosening beverage!

    • @irondiver292
      @irondiver292 Рік тому

      It’s not a slow speech thing, just easier to listen than formulate words. Excellent interview

    • @cm2274
      @cm2274 Рік тому

      @@thepowerofprudenceI noticed

  • @jasestrong
    @jasestrong Рік тому +4

    Great video. I would love to see a listing of pop up on screen with all these Spec Ops teams acronyms for us conventional and civilian folks. Like CIF teams in SF

    • @josephvega3763
      @josephvega3763 Рік тому +3

      Me too...I was a conventional guy so most of the cool acronyms go over my head

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +2

      I apologize for that. Since I was talking to Jack, a Group guy, I forgot listeners might not know. CIF is Commanders In-extremist Force. They are trained in counter-terror and Direct Action.

    • @josephvega3763
      @josephvega3763 Рік тому +1

      @THE POWER OF PRUDENCE by Gary Harrington thank you sir!

    • @jasestrong
      @jasestrong Рік тому

      @@thepowerofprudence thank you sir, your interview was very interesting and I am glad your on our side. God bless you sir.

  • @melinda5777
    @melinda5777 3 місяці тому +1

    I love this guy!❤❤✝️🙏❤🇺🇸💯

  • @SemperFi_EDC_Guy
    @SemperFi_EDC_Guy Рік тому +12

    Time stamps por favor!
    Great interview, just to make it a better experience for everyone that would definitely help!

  • @jackskinner7020
    @jackskinner7020 Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed this program. Gary has an awesome life history

  • @robertmosher7418
    @robertmosher7418 Рік тому +3

    My mom's cousin was a company commander of one of the Marine Rifle Companies that was in Beruit when the barracks was hit by the VBIED. I am not sure if his company was living in the barracks at that time or if they were off shore. My dad was SWCC in a Riverine Force during Vietnam then ended up in the Coast Guard after he ETS out of the Navy. Point of that is that I remember my mom telling my dad when he got home from a rescue that Stoeche (his nickname) was in Beruit but that he was not injured or wounded.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Small world. The riverine ops were hairy. Bet he has stories!

  • @Vigilant76
    @Vigilant76 Рік тому +1

    Thank you and your family for your sacrifice to keep me and mine free.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Welcome and thanks for tuning in.

    • @jimmieraper5807
      @jimmieraper5807 Рік тому

      Its such a honor to meet people who have been involved with the hard work

  • @johnperry4221
    @johnperry4221 Рік тому

    What an amazing life! Thank you Gary.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Very welcome, John. Thanks, a regular life lived in unique environments!

  • @JHillNC
    @JHillNC Рік тому +40

    Holy crap, Gary can and has done it all! Great episode and it would be so great to have Gary on for round two. Thanks Gary and Jack for a great episode!

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +5

      Welcome and also want to express my appreciation for Jack and Dave's work.

    • @JFred2
      @JFred2 Рік тому

      I'm m C

  • @ronstallworth9421
    @ronstallworth9421 Рік тому +8

    Dude hit all the milestones.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +3

      Some of those seemed like roadblocks at the time. Thanks for listening.

  • @gabrielthuneberg1299
    @gabrielthuneberg1299 Рік тому +2

    Respect that attitude when quitting not an option

  • @johnCollins-mk1bs
    @johnCollins-mk1bs Рік тому +5

    I wish I could remember my career and life like this guy wow

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +4

      Thanks - If I could just trade some of what I remember for some of what I've forgotten!

  • @drmarkintexas-400
    @drmarkintexas-400 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for sharing
    🎖️⭐🙏🇺🇲

  • @mattrolih1550
    @mattrolih1550 Рік тому +2

    1:09:24 is an impactful moment where it all comes back, but sometimes still speaking about it brings all those feelings back.
    Just when he said it, maybe its just what i felt!!

  • @theway3058
    @theway3058 Рік тому +4

    Great show.

  • @longtabsigo
    @longtabsigo Рік тому +2

    1:54:30; I always wondered where all of those pieces of artillery came at Orgun E

  • @katandpapa
    @katandpapa Рік тому +2

    Great story! Great interview! Loved hearing rhout his faith!

  • @Thebluesky0311
    @Thebluesky0311 Рік тому +5

    Another awesome podcast and dam... this guy has a great career, blessed to have men like him putting his life for the country.

  • @KirstenBayes
    @KirstenBayes Рік тому +6

    Good piece! Worth noting that to get the chapters to appear, you have to have 0:00 for the first time stamp.

  • @ClintonC.Caraway
    @ClintonC.Caraway Рік тому +3

    @ 1:40 I would love to know what part of Western North Carolina Mr.Harrington is from. I was born and raised here on top of the Appalachian Mountains.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +2

      Dad was from the mountains near Taylorsville. Mom grew up near a crossroads called Dog Holler which is between Stony point and Hiddenite. All are west of Statesville. Little bit of moonshining and moonshine running on the Taylorsville side.

  • @joelsook2140
    @joelsook2140 Рік тому +1

    Thank You. 🇺🇸… did the work. GOD BLESS.

  • @ottonielmaldonado9111
    @ottonielmaldonado9111 Рік тому +1

    Amazing
    I did serve in honduras army
    Special forces units
    And listen to this men
    I think I'm seeing one of the founders of My country special units
    The first unit they called
    Territorial Force battalion
    And then 2nd batallón and ate2 airborne battalion
    Amazing

  • @cocorkiller2322
    @cocorkiller2322 Рік тому +3

    I'm Jacob Harrington.. I can tell ya dudes the man

  • @pbaklamov
    @pbaklamov Рік тому +3

    Great career. Thanks buddy.

  • @MichelleAllen206
    @MichelleAllen206 Рік тому +4

    Great episode 👏

  • @ShahWirana-bq9hv
    @ShahWirana-bq9hv Рік тому +1

    he typifies a sigma male personality perfectly...respect

  • @MrRic007
    @MrRic007 Рік тому

    This guy is amazing ! Great interview.

  • @yukefort8402
    @yukefort8402 Рік тому +68

    Need time stamps for each topic.

    • @blankman4457
      @blankman4457 Рік тому +3

      Yes!!

    • @MrDevtun
      @MrDevtun Рік тому +9

      Time stamps are in the description.

    • @B.V.Luminous
      @B.V.Luminous Рік тому +6

      Bruh, you need to check the description it's THERE EVER SINGLE TIME.

    • @johnCollins-mk1bs
      @johnCollins-mk1bs Рік тому +1

      He was everywhere on all the stories I heard on all these shows

    • @wrongway6100
      @wrongway6100 Рік тому +2

      They're right there on the time bar. People these days lack attention span.
      What are you late for a funeral?

  • @GavinQueit
    @GavinQueit Рік тому +2

    Brilliant episode 👏👏👏

  • @dpdog1
    @dpdog1 Рік тому +4

    Awesome career and a great patriot!

  • @dustyrhodes1655
    @dustyrhodes1655 Рік тому +6

    Gary gets kicked out of Delta...hold my beer. Fascinating hearing from people who were some of the first in country.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +4

      Appreciate the support. Looks like it is getting hold my beer time for all of us to get the country back on track.

  • @kxkxkxkx
    @kxkxkxkx Рік тому +172

    One perspective is that this man has spent his entire glorious career in search of a place to wear his mustache in peace 🧔‍♀

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +18

      Still looking...

    • @applecat3654
      @applecat3654 Рік тому +1

      @@leaningforward5294 I’m 😮gonna have😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮oi😢p

    • @georgeedward7441
      @georgeedward7441 Рік тому

      @@thepowerofprudencerzrzr4.4444

    • @valorantguardian6017
      @valorantguardian6017 Рік тому

      Lol the kiss system huh

    • @maggiemoonpie2168
      @maggiemoonpie2168 Рік тому

      Lol his stash is it's own entity

  • @lcamjrlc
    @lcamjrlc Рік тому

    I didn't mind Barracks Duty... and I Trained Officers at Quantico across from the 3 letter agency training center. I have to give it up to Gary very impressive record. If I had stayed definitely would of been an adventure.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому

      I probably would have adjusted to Barracks Duty too. But at 26 years, single, after Scout Sniper Instructor School, Mountain Warfare Leader school at Pickle Meadows, Scuba, and Recon I felt like I was about to kiss my sister. Not sure if I'd make the same choices again, but its all good.

  • @bryanpinto4051
    @bryanpinto4051 Рік тому +8

    this guy is 20 years older then me and I have face skin that looks like a city road map. Government life treated him well

    • @soniotell1667
      @soniotell1667 Рік тому

      hahahahha. Note: military/worldly-adventure-intelligence-operation lifestyle rather than, in general terms, what can be implied with the concept of "Government" life

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      They say you are as young as you feel. Damn, I'm old! But still care and still standing for wha we believe.

  • @jeremywilson8334
    @jeremywilson8334 Рік тому +1

    Wow this guys is bad ass! Semper Fi Marine

  • @NadaImitasi
    @NadaImitasi Рік тому +2

    love your content, thanks for sharing

  • @Nathan-z7s3d
    @Nathan-z7s3d Рік тому +5

    This man is a wonderful human being.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому +1

      Nathan - Thanks. I am an average human being wonderfully made by a gracious, forgiving, and loving God. We are lucky when any of us can reflect even a tiny portion of His light. Sadly, I had a long time where I did not, but there is always a tomorrow.

  • @reaper215
    @reaper215 Рік тому +1

    Between this channel and SRS, you can see the long term impact of explosive breaching charges.

    • @thepowerofprudence
      @thepowerofprudence Рік тому

      On the positive side, easier for us to slip into simplistic bliss. it is a blessing more than a curse.