Navy SEAL Operator: From 9/11 to Fighting ISIS | Joe Taverner

Former Navy SEAL Joe Taverner joins us to discuss his career from joining the Navy before 9/11 to deployments in the Philippines, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the fight against ISIS. He breaks down hunting Abu Sayyaf in Zamboanga, working with Polish GROM in Baghdad, the Battle of Najaf, and the 2016 Battle of Tel Skuf where Charlie Keating was killed in action.<br />This episode also covers leadership after loss, how the SEAL Teams evolved during the GWOT, and Joe’s current work in directed energy weapons, laser defense, and counter-drone technology.<br />https://www.aureliussystems.com/<br />Today's Sponsor:<br />Quince⬇️<br />go to: https://www.quince.com/house<br />for free shipping and 365 day returns <br />GhostBed ⬇️<br />https://www.ghostbed.com/house<br />FOR 10% off! <br />Blue Chew ⬇️<br />https://bluechew.com/<br />Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"<br />For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! <br />https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse<br />To help support the show and for all bonus content including:<br />-live shows and asking guest questions <br />-ad free audio and video<br />-early access to shows<br />-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests<br />Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️<br />https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse<br />Support the show here:⬇️<br />https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse<br />___________________________________________________<br />PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" <br />⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️<br />https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/<br />Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️<br />https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured<br />__________________________________<br />Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️<br />https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/<br />——————————————————————<br />Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️<br />https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouse<br />Social Media: ⬇️<br />The Team House Instagram:<br />https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link<br />The Team House Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod<br />Jack’s Instagram:<br />https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link<br />Jack’s Twitter:<br /> https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21<br />Team House Discord: ⬇️<br />https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6<br />"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"<br /><br />00:00 — Start<br />01:08 — Joining the Navy in 1999 and choosing the SEAL Teams<br />03:31 — 9/11 during workups and the war becoming real<br />05:31 — First deployment: the Philippines, Zamboanga, and Abu Sayyaf<br />10:27 — Hunting Abu Sabaya and the boat interdiction mission<br />13:24 — From pre-9/11 FID missions to real combat deployments<br />16:41 — Iraq 2004: working with Polish GROM in Baghdad<br />19:46 — The Battle of Najaf and fighting through urban combat<br />24:04 — Iraq 2007: Haditha, partner forces, and the SEAL Teams evolving<br />31:10 — Afghanistan 2009: Khost, partner forces, and the CIA base attack<br />36:08 — Afghanistan 2014: the Tangi Valley, firefights, and tribal realities<br />40:12 — Iraq 2016: Mosul, ISIS, and the Battle of Tel Skuf<br />48:43 — Charlie Keating killed in action and the medevac under fire<br />51:13 — Leading after loss: keeping the platoon focused after Charlie’s death<br />01:04:52 — Transitioning out of the military and finding the next mission<br />01:07:13 — Directed energy weapons, laser defense, and the future of counter-drone warfare<br />01:20:31 — TBI, veteran recovery programs, Home Base, and closing thoughts<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support</a>.