About this episode
In this episode, Sam Lerman walks us through his path from Air Force Security Forces after 9/11 to deployments in Afghanistan, Pentagon weapons programs, and ultimately volunteering in Ukraine at the start of the invasion. He breaks down what he saw on the ground—from broken logistics and FPV drone warfare to safe houses, procurement failures, and the urgent lessons NATO must learn. Sam also shares how Ukrainian vodka, wine, and culture inspired him to build Spirit Worldwide, a company now funding landmine-clearing teams across Ukraine.Today's Sponsors:TrueWerk ??https://truewerk.com/houseuse code "HOUSE" for 15% off!GhostBed??https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ??https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:??https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:??https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ??https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ??https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ??The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ??https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ??https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:?? https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):?? https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start\Origin Story07:20 – Hurricane Katrina: DC Air Guard, Superdome Chaos & Posse Comitatus20:20 – Afghanistan Bagram Deployment: Rockets, QRF & Combat Trauma31:40 – Inside the Pentagon: Broken Defense Procurement & Weapons Programs40:55 – FBI
