<description>&lt;div&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Mission Accomplished: Rob O'Neill on SEAL Team Six, Leadership, and Life After the Battlefield.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;In this week’s episode, Marcus and Melanie Luttrell meet with one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time—Robert J. O’Neill. With an incredible 400+ combat missions under his belt, Rob’s experiences span across Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. As a Navy SEAL, Rob served in SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four, and spent eight years with the legendary SEAL Team Six.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Rob’s heroic career is underscored by 53 decorations, including two Silver Stars for gallantry, four Bronze Stars with Valor for heroism, and a host of other prestigious commendations. His resume of skills includes elite qualifications like Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster, Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper, and Master Naval Parachutist, among many others.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; In this episode, we dive deep into Rob’s role in some of the most significant military operations in recent history:&lt;br&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Operation Red Wings&lt;/strong&gt;, which saw the rescue of the Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell&lt;br&gt; The lead jumper in the daring rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates&lt;br&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Operation Neptune’s Spear&lt;/strong&gt;, the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Beyond the battlefield, Rob is the co-founder of the &lt;strong&gt;Special Operators Transition Foundation&lt;/strong&gt;, a non-profit dedicated to helping special operations veterans transition to successful careers in corporate America. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir, &lt;em&gt;THE OPERATOR: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Throughout his post-military career, Rob has become a prominent public speaker, security consultant, and media contributor, sharing expert insights on military strategy and terrorism. Whether speaking to survivors of 9/11 or delivering keynote speeches to business leaders, Rob translates his elite training into actionable lessons on leadership, resilience, and success.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Join us as we explore Rob O’Neill’s incredible journey from the frontlines to the boardroom and hear his thoughts on leadership, transition, and how to thrive under pressure.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Tune in to hear the untold stories and actionable advice from one of America's most decorated heroes!&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;  &lt;strong&gt;In This Episode You Will Hear:&lt;br&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;• I don’t think I could beat Marcus at arm wrestling if I can’t pick up a bowling ball. (1:58)&lt;br&gt; • You do realize there’s a thing called old man strength? (5:53)&lt;br&gt; • [Rob O’Neil] I have a podcast as well, called “The Operator.” We’re called The Operator because if you’re doing anything, you’re an operator. (6:18)&lt;br&gt; • Having a big man to kick your ass and teach you wind a bobbin; you realize there is skill here. (9:59)&lt;br&gt; • When people quit BUDS, it’s not because “this is hard”. [It’s because] I’m tired of the broken foot; I’m tire of the shin splints; I’m tire of my dislocated shoulder; I’m tired. 21:20)&lt;br&gt; • In BUDS, one of the biggest problems is eating too much. Like I want 5 cheeseburgers, but we have a 4-mile run afterwards. (26:35)&lt;br&gt; • [Rob] and for everyone that doesn’t know, can you explain what a SDV is?&lt;br&gt; [Marcus] Imagine a mini submarine and shrink it down. The difference is that a submarine is dry inside, and the SDV is completely full of water. (37:40)&lt;br&gt; • &lt;em&gt;Listen to Marcus discuss the details of being in an SDV for 8 hours&lt;/em&gt;. (38:52)&lt;br&gt; • [Marcus] Talk about ultimate torture - If you have a deep freeze in your garage, fill that sucker full of water, crawl in there and sit down for 8 hours. (38:53)&lt;br&gt; • The first time I got in there, I was terrified. (43:49)&lt;br&gt; • [Marcus] There’s stuff that happens to us out there. Sometimes safety gets in the way of it. (58:40)&lt;br&gt; • [After falling down the mountain during Operation Red Wings] I could hear that stream running. I’ve got to get me water, but I kept thinking I can’t drink out of it, because my buddies are in it. (79:27)&lt;br&gt; • If you want to make God laugh, tell Him what your plan is. (90:24)&lt;br&gt; • [Marcus] Bro, when you saw that son of a bitch’s face [Osama Bin Laden], what was the first thing you saw? [Rob O’Neal] I saw his nose. He was skinny, wearing white – tall. (93:41)&lt;br&gt; • My nickname was “Nisro” (Navy SEAL Rob O’Neal). When they asked “Who got him?” They go “Nisro,” and they said “Fuck! 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Marcus Luttrell

Robert O'Neill: SEAL Team 6 Veteran Who Shot Bin Laden - Crossfire w/ “The Operator Podcast”

NOV 6, 2024103 MIN
Team Never Quit

Robert O'Neill: SEAL Team 6 Veteran Who Shot Bin Laden - Crossfire w/ “The Operator Podcast”

NOV 6, 2024103 MIN

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<div> <strong>Mission Accomplished: Rob O'Neill on SEAL Team Six, Leadership, and Life After the Battlefield.<br> <br> </strong>In this week’s episode, Marcus and Melanie Luttrell meet with one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time—Robert J. O’Neill. With an incredible 400+ combat missions under his belt, Rob’s experiences span across Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. As a Navy SEAL, Rob served in SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four, and spent eight years with the legendary SEAL Team Six.<br> <br> Rob’s heroic career is underscored by 53 decorations, including two Silver Stars for gallantry, four Bronze Stars with Valor for heroism, and a host of other prestigious commendations. His resume of skills includes elite qualifications like Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster, Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper, and Master Naval Parachutist, among many others.<br> <br> In this episode, we dive deep into Rob’s role in some of the most significant military operations in recent history:<br> <strong>Operation Red Wings</strong>, which saw the rescue of the Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell<br> The lead jumper in the daring rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates<br> <strong>Operation Neptune’s Spear</strong>, the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden<br> <br> Beyond the battlefield, Rob is the co-founder of the <strong>Special Operators Transition Foundation</strong>, a non-profit dedicated to helping special operations veterans transition to successful careers in corporate America. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir, <em>THE OPERATOR: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior</em>.<br> <br> Throughout his post-military career, Rob has become a prominent public speaker, security consultant, and media contributor, sharing expert insights on military strategy and terrorism. Whether speaking to survivors of 9/11 or delivering keynote speeches to business leaders, Rob translates his elite training into actionable lessons on leadership, resilience, and success.<br> <br> Join us as we explore Rob O’Neill’s incredible journey from the frontlines to the boardroom and hear his thoughts on leadership, transition, and how to thrive under pressure.<br> <br> Tune in to hear the untold stories and actionable advice from one of America's most decorated heroes!<br> <br>  <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• I don’t think I could beat Marcus at arm wrestling if I can’t pick up a bowling ball. (1:58)<br> • You do realize there’s a thing called old man strength? (5:53)<br> • [Rob O’Neil] I have a podcast as well, called “The Operator.” We’re called The Operator because if you’re doing anything, you’re an operator. (6:18)<br> • Having a big man to kick your ass and teach you wind a bobbin; you realize there is skill here. (9:59)<br> • When people quit BUDS, it’s not because “this is hard”. [It’s because] I’m tired of the broken foot; I’m tire of the shin splints; I’m tire of my dislocated shoulder; I’m tired. 21:20)<br> • In BUDS, one of the biggest problems is eating too much. Like I want 5 cheeseburgers, but we have a 4-mile run afterwards. (26:35)<br> • [Rob] and for everyone that doesn’t know, can you explain what a SDV is?<br> [Marcus] Imagine a mini submarine and shrink it down. The difference is that a submarine is dry inside, and the SDV is completely full of water. (37:40)<br> • <em>Listen to Marcus discuss the details of being in an SDV for 8 hours</em>. (38:52)<br> • [Marcus] Talk about ultimate torture - If you have a deep freeze in your garage, fill that sucker full of water, crawl in there and sit down for 8 hours. (38:53)<br> • The first time I got in there, I was terrified. (43:49)<br> • [Marcus] There’s stuff that happens to us out there. Sometimes safety gets in the way of it. (58:40)<br> • [After falling down the mountain during Operation Red Wings] I could hear that stream running. I’ve got to get me water, but I kept thinking I can’t drink out of it, because my buddies are in it. (79:27)<br> • If you want to make God laugh, tell Him what your plan is. (90:24)<br> • [Marcus] Bro, when you saw that son of a bitch’s face [Osama Bin Laden], what was the first thing you saw? [Rob O’Neal] I saw his nose. He was skinny, wearing white – tall. (93:41)<br> • My nickname was “Nisro” (Navy SEAL Rob O’Neal). When they asked “Who got him?” They go “Nisro,” and they said “Fuck! Were never gonna hear the end of it.” (95:38)<br> <br> <strong>Socials:</strong><br> -  IG: mchooyah<br> - Host of The Operator Podcast<br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> -  </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em>   - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em>       <br>    - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   -  </em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>    - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   -  </em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>    - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>    - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&amp;utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ"><em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&amp;utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ">mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&amp;utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ</a></em></a> </div>