Byron Russell didn’t run from hard things—he ran toward them. Abused childhood. Infantry to Special Forces CIF in 5th Group. Afghanistan’s invasion, Iraq’s hardest nights, and the moral calculus of war. Then the toughest chapter: coming home, grieving, and unlearning the habits of combat to become a better dad, husband, and builder. Today he leads Black Armor Guns and Greybeard Syndicate, teaches drone defense and land navigation, and shares the lessons that kept him alive—and honest.We talk selection mindset and why Green Berets are teachers first, hearts and minds versus ideology, contractor friction, regret and family, starting a sub-MOA rifle company, and why staying busy is survival.Watch, share, and drop your takeaway in the comments. Your story might help someone else write their second chapter.

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00:00 Intro

03:44 Why he joined and escaping abuse

07:17 Finding the first real male role models

14:01 80s and 90s Army vs GWOT pivot

21:46 Green Berets are teachers first

26:09 The image from Afghanistan he can’t forget

33:59 Taliban control and ideology

44:34 Iraq reality and DA tempo

51:55 Coming home and choosing family

55:10 Civilian work and transition pain

1:30:11 Building Black Armor Guns and standards

1:42:41 Greybeard Syndicate and community

1:50:33 Stay busy or die inside

1:52:01 Advice to his 18-year-old self

1:55:24 Proudest moment and legacy

1:57:29 Where to find Byron

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