Today’s guest is a writer, tactical advisor, and retired U.S. Army Ranger. 
Jariko Denman enlisted in the United States Army in 1997. Shortly after, he began the selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion. From 2002-2012, Jariko made 15 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Weapons Squad Leader, Rifle Platoon Sergeant, and Ranger Company First Sergeant. He retired from active duty in 2017.
Since leaving the military, Jariko has worked as a tactical advisor on national ad campaigns, television programs, and several Hollywood films including The Outpost and Mile 22. He has also worked as a freelance journalist.
Today, Jariko is a contributing writer and content producer for Coffee or Die Magazine and Black Rifle Coffee Company.
You can learn more about Jariko by following him on Instagram @laidbackberserker
You can check out his work at coffeeordie.com/jariko-denman.

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