GRP 168-Task Force Pineapple: A Conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann.

Joining me for this week's podcast is retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann. LTC Mann spent a career as a leader in the Special Forces with multiple tours in Afghanistan. Scott is the author of Operation Pineapple Express, a New York Times Bestseller detailing the effort of a group of retired special operations veterans led by Scott who saved 500 Afghans being hunted by the Taliban. We discussed the harsh lives of the men who served in the Afghan Commandos, how they moved families to safety, and much more. Tune in Main Takeaways Miscalculation of American assessments on how long the Afghan government can withstand the Taliban Operation Pineapple Express The difficult lives of the Afghan Commandos Village Stability Operations Working with Colombian Special Forces Follow Scott Mann: www.scottmann.com This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect With John Hendricks www.globalrecon.net www.instagram.com/igrecon  Music provided by Caspian: www.caspian.band --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalrecon/support