DJ Shipley - SEAL Team 6 / DEVGRU Operator | SRS #015

Introduction and Career Background00:07:22

Sean Ryan introduces DJ Shipley, a decorated former Navy SEAL and DEVGRU operator with 17 years of experience, founder of Tribe Skates and GBRS Group.

Dealing with Loss and Military Upbringing00:13:05

DJ discusses the difficulty of losing teammates and how he processes grief, followed by his experience growing up in a SEAL family and the decision to enlist at a young age.

First Deployment and Extortion 1700:34:56

DJ details his first deployment to Iraq as a 19-year-old, the impact of the Extortion 17 tragedy on the community, and the harsh reality of combat.

Second Deployment and Intense Firefights00:50:27

An account of intense combat operations in Iraq, including being hit in the chest plate by enemy fire and participating in a historic firefight with teammates.

Building Mental Resilience and Green Team01:27:38

DJ shares his experience joining the elite DEVGRU selection (Green Team), the intense mental and physical pressure involved, and overcoming a severe hip injury during the process.