The Resilient Show
Navy SEAL Commander Brad Geary: Part 2 – The Truth About BUD/S & Moral Courage
Episode Description
In Part 2 of this raw, unfiltered interview, Navy SEAL Commander Brad Geary takes the gloves off. After a long legal fight to defend his name, benefits, and legacy, he’s finally able to speak freely about the experience and the true cost of being a scapegoat for the institution. In this episode, Geary dives deeper into the fallout from the BUD/S controversy, political pressure, spiritual warfare, and the leadership challenges inside Naval Special Warfare. He opens up about his retirement, the loss of a career he loved, his fight to protect the integrity of the SEAL Teams, and his mission to support warriors facing similar battles. From candid insights on BUD/S, the importance of identity after service, and what young candidates need to know before joining, to raw discussions on resilience, faith, and leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom for leaders, warriors, and anyone facing adversity.
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Guest
Brad Geary
Biography
A graduate of the US Naval Academy, Brad Geary is a retired Navy SEAL officer with 24 years of service in Naval Special Warfare. Brad owns a Master's in Arts and Defense Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School with a focus in unconventional warfare. Brad's commands include SEAL Team 4, SDV or SEAL Delivery Vehicle Teams 1 and 2, and Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command or BUDs, Basic Underwater Demolition School, where he was responsible for training all Navy SEALs. Notably, he served as a troop commander at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, one of our two premier special operations units in the world.
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