#210 Blackwater Worldwide: Morgan Lerette's life as an American Mercenary

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In this episode we dive head first into Morgan Lerette's life as an American Mercenary. Working for Blackwater Worldwide in Iraq, was not for the faint of heart. Morgan breaks down the allure of working for Blackwater, the lack of rules and regulations on the ground, the challenges of navigating different agencies and their conflicting objectives, and the futility of the mission in Iraq. Morgan shares stories of the camaraderie among contractors, and of course the hate and discontent that comes with working with the State Department and agencies like the CIA and DIA.

Being a Mercenary isn’t always fun however, Morgan also discusses the moral dilemmas he faced, and the impact of the money he was making. From divorce to being fired, Morgan also covers the “uglier” aspects of being a gun for hire, highlighting the challenges faced by all private military contractors. He shares stories of the intense and dangerous situations he encountered, as well as the toll it took on him personally. In the end Morgan encourages veterans to share their stories and experiences to raise awareness and promote understanding. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of warfare and the importance of cherishing family and personal well-being.

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Chapters

00:00 The Allure and Challenges of Working for Blackwater in Iraq

09:10 Camaraderie and Detachment Among Contractors

14:10 The Lack of Rules and Regulations on the Ground

18:02 The Futility of the Mission in Iraq

26:16 Firings and the Decision to Leave the Contractor Life

30:36 Tax-Free Income as a Private Military Contractor

32:21 The Challenges of Communicating with Family

36:45 The Isolation and Lack of Support for Contractors

38:42 The Need for Support Systems for Contractors

43:33 The High Suicide Rate Among Contractors

48:14 The Importance of Sharing Stories

53:30 The Value of Personal Reflection and Writing

57:08 Prioritizing Family and Personal Well-being

01:00:34 The Future of Warfare and Personal Fulfillment

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1. #210 Blackwater Worldwide: Morgan Lerette's life as an American Mercenary (00:00:00)

2. Blackwater Origins and Deployment Stories (00:00:01)

3. Navigating Rules in Private Military Contracting (00:12:21)

4. Survival and Self-Interest in Iraq (00:18:50)

5. Transitioning From Blackwater (00:22:44)

6. Returning From Overseas Deployment Challenges (00:32:48)

7. Supporting Private Military Contractors Mental Health (00:38:34)

8. War Stories and Shared Experience (00:46:44)

9. Life After Blackwater (00:57:30)

10. Drone Warfare and Patriotism (01:00:48)