I had the privilege of sitting down with Ed Nolan, I consider the godfather of The Arena Training Facility. Ed brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, with a distinguished military career serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment.We discuss his time in the military to his current role as the driving force behind the  2,300 acre facility here in Georgia. He also shares his frustrations with US veteran healthcare industry and offers a unique perspective on the current state of the US military after COVID-19.Enjoy and thanks for listening to another episode of After Dark. Episode Sponsor:BioProtein Technology: https://bioproteintech.com/For $30 off your order use code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout.BioPro+ can potentially help to improve balance hormones, increase sex drive, improves insulin sensitivity, and produce increases of mitochondria and nucleic acids to create a total system modulator. BioPro+ regulates, rebuilds, and regenerates at the cellular level to help you look, feel, and perform your best.Episode Sponsor:SLNT: https://slnt.com/Use the code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout for an exclusive discountSLNT offers a range of sleek RFID blocking wallets, EDC Faraday bags, travel gear, laptop sleeves, and key-fob cases with the added protection of their patented Silent Pocket® Faraday cage technology, which turns your devices invisible, and safe, from the outside world by instantly blocking Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID/NFC, EMP, and EMF. This elite signal blocking technology is the easiest way to instantly enhance your peace of mind around how your mobile devices are screwing your digital life up.Timestamps00:00 Intro07:00 Ed Nolan & The Arena Training Facility16:27 The Community At The Arena Training Facility21:28 Ed's Military Background29:41 Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness42:36 The Impact From COVID-1949:18 The Meaning Behind Having A Mission In Life54:20 Enlistment Rate In The Military: What We've Lost01:01:35 Can The USA Protect It's Military Interests?01:18:43 What's Our Military Training For?01:27:20 "Figure It Out"Red Dot Fitness Training Programs:https://www.rdftrainonline.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384s Kayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522s Mike Salemi: https://www.youtube .com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335s Adam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8s Sal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425s Jason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EM Byron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.c