Inside Special Forces: Training Afghans, Facing Betrayal

Green Beret John Wayne Walding reveals the untold reality of training Afghan commandos and the betrayal that can follow. Insider attacks, FID missions, and Special Forces truth from the front lines.

When John Wayne Walding realized that not everyone in uniform was built for combat, he made a decision: if he was going to fight, he would fight with the best. John breaks down what it took to earn the Green Beret from gut-wrenching selection to elite foreign internal defense missions. He shares the heart of Special Forces, how they operate as force multipliers, and why their mission isn't just about kicking down doors—but transforming warzones from within.

Whether you’re thinking of going into Special Operations or want to understand what makes these warriors truly elite, this is the behind-the-scenes insight you won’t get anywhere else.

Full Episode:    • The Green Beret Who Carried His OWN LEG Do...  

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
00:46 – What Makes Green Berets Different
02:05 – Special Forces Aren’t Just Fighters—They’re Diplomats
04:07 – MARSOC Origins and the Green Beret Blueprint
05:27 – Third Group's Role in Africa and Afghanistan
06:52 – John’s First Deployment with the “Cool Guys”
08:34 – Training Afghan Commandos: A New Kind of War
09:36 – The Danger of Insider Attacks: When Allies Turn
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