Sheriff of Baghdad John 'Shrek' McPhee

Subscribe to the Mike Drop Patreon Page to see Ad-Free Episodes Early + Bonus Content at https://www.patreon.com/mikedrop John McPhee, widely known as “The Sheriff of Baghdad” or “SHREK,” is a retired U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major with over 20 years of distinguished service. A retired DELTA Force Operator, John was responsible for countless solo missions in country across a number of combat theaters all through out the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring from active duty, John founded the S.O.B. Tactical brand to extend his expertise to civilians, law enforcement, and militaries worldwide. Talking to John, one thing's for sure - he's not one to apologize about anything. In fact, he's more down to earth than you might expect, and he's more than happy to answer any questions anybody dares to throw at him. So how does a homegrown Chicago man go on to run solo missions of the highest order? How does one develop the skills necessary to pass their skillset onto the next generation? And most importantly - why the hell do people call him 'Shrek' anyway? Let's meet John. ---------- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 11:15 - 30 Grams of Protein, 30 Minutes of Cardio 13:31 - Growing Up in Southside Chicago 17:37 - I Seen Rambo 21:54 - Then I Broke My Leg in a Minefield in Iraq 33:53 - Ranger School 38:12 - From Ranger Battalion to Delta 43:12 - 10 Months in El Salvador 50:36 - Special Operations Unit Selection Process 01:03:50 - Leadership Opportunities 01:11:23 - Getting Selected (Fanfare Not Included) 01:23:07 - Welcome to Delta Force 01:31:16 - Personalities at A Squadron 01:36:31 - Jumping at Fort Bragg on 9/11 01:40:08 - The Battle of Tora Bora 01:45:24 - Running Solo Missions in Iraq 02:09:25 - Canine Encounters 02:20:20 - Uday Hussein, Qusay Hussein, and Deck of Card Targets 02:29:37 - Vehicles, Helos, and Preferred Carry 02:39:13 - Foreign Threats, Domestic Relations 02:45:50 - Looking for Exit (Struggles Included) 02:51:41 - A Coyote of Bucket Lists 03:03:35 - Sheriff of Baghdad Tactical Training 03:13:36 - Acclimating to Civilian Life 03:26:16 - Leaving a Legacy 03:30:06 - Becoming Shrek: The Sheriff of Baghdad ---------- Support John McPhee - Step Into the World of Tactical Training with Specialized Courses at https://sobtactical.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sobtactical YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@sobtactical ---------- Sponsors: Beam Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout! ---------- BUBS Naturals The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived. BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life. Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life. Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order. ------------ Black Buffalo If You're 21 and Older, consume Nicotine or Tobacco, and Want to Join the Black Buffalo Herd, Head over to https://www.blackbuffalo.com to learn more! Black Buffalo products are intended for adults aged 21 and older who are consumers of nicotine or tobacco. ---------- Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND: SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet