IED Alley: Navy SEAL Kevin Kent on Surviving Iraq’s De*dliest Days | Ep. 256

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Get ready for an explosive episode of the Mike Drop Podcast with Chief Special Warfare Operator Kevin Kent. With over 20 years in the SEAL teams, Kevin shares high-stakes missions, near-death experiences, and hard-earned lessons from Iraq to high-risk warrants in New Mexico. But this isn’t just war stories—it’s the man behind the trident. From growing up in Tennessee as an Army brat to surviving grueling BUD/S prep, bar brawls, and life’s unexpected twists, Kevin’s journey is a testament to grit, resilience, and humor. Join us as we explore the chaos, courage, and clarity of Kevin Kent’s life—from battlefield adrenaline to Hollywood stunt sets. Every story is raw, every lesson hard-earned, and every moment unforgettable. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. ---------- Support Kevin Kent Website: https://www.k-squared.cc/about IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6591687/?ref_=nmbio_ov_i Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.kent.752 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-kent-5964b061 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkevinkent/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCkbg8D4HSGGR7PFLorqT3pQ ---------- SleepMe Visit www.sleep.me/MIKEDROP to get 20% off your Chilipad with code MIKEDROP, one word. That’s free shipping, free returns, and a 30-night sleep trial to test it for yourself. Again — that’s https://sleep.me/MIKEDROP. Beam Here’s the deal: Beam is giving my listeners the ultimate patriot discount of UP TO 40% off. Try their best‑selling Dream Powder and get UP TO 40% off for a limited time. Go to https://shopbeam.com/products/dream-powder-4?variant=41387075567671&selling_plan=1794441271&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=mikedrop&code=applied15&discount=MIKEDROP and use code MIKEDROP at checkout. Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/MIKEDROP/ TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:39 - Guest Introduction: Kevin Kent 00:13:59 - Liberty Incident Discussion 00:18:46 - New Mexico Chili Flag Incident 00:27:19 - Concealed Carry in California 00:31:49 - Time Travel and Personal Reflections 00:36:42 - Childhood in Tennessee 00:43:28 - Joining the Navy SEALs 00:56:37 - BUD/S Training Challenges 01:03:38 - Steel Pier and Hell Week Challenges 01:07:12 - Dive Phase and Hamstring Injury 01:09:35 - Checking into SEAL Team Five 01:13:21 - Experiences at SEAL Team Five 01:15:27 - Assignment to Yuma 01:20:32 - Jump Training 01:23:12 - Deployment with SEAL Team Five in Habania 01:30:29 - Platoon Challenges and Leadership Changes 01:34:47 - Pre-9/11 Deployments and Real-World Operations 01:43:01 - Knee Injuries and Surgeries 01:48:20 - Combat Deployments in Iraq (2003) 01:50:03 - Mukaran Hydroelectric Dam Mission 01:56:10 - Challenges with DPVs and Dam Operations 01:59:40 - Administrative Issues 02:01:01 - Interaction with Gold Squadron 02:05:00 - Radioactive Silos Discovery 02:11:41 - Night Operations and IEDs 02:17:46 - Syrian Border Operation 02:30:58 - F-18 Show of Force 02:39:45 - British Forces in Basra 02:42:46 - Hollywood Transition 02:48:41 - "Red" with Bruce Willis 03:05:12 - Michael Bay Projects 03:14:28 - Balancing Realism vs. Tactics 03:19:08 - Liberty Risk Podcast Origin 03:32:00 - Social Media and Podcast Drama 03:34:32 - Training Jennifer Garner 03:40:23 - Closing Conversation #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #MikeDropPodcast #KevinKent #SEALTeams #NavySEALStories #SpecialWarfareOperator #IraqDeployment #BUDSTraining #MilitaryMissions #CombatExperiences #SEALLife #MilitaryResilience #SEALBrotherhood #PersonalGrowth #ExtremeExperiences #MilitaryHumor #BattlefieldStories #MilitaryPodcast #MilitaryInsights #WarStories #VeteranPodcast #NavySEALPodcast #SEALBUDS