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Send us a text Ever wonder what it takes to go from a poor kid in West Virginia to leading the nation’s most elite warriors? Darrell Utt joins the Ones Ready team to share his wild journey of football pranks, pulling fire alarms, and navigating imposter syndrome all the way to the top. Expect hilarious screw-ups, raw honesty, and lessons you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking leadership, resilience, and why taking out the trash might just save your life. Like, subscribe, smash the bell, and check out our membership for more no-BS conversations. And hey, leave a review—unless you’re scared of a little hard truth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Darrell and His Journey 02:48 Growing Up in West Virginia 05:57 Influence of Mentorship on Military Path 08:48 Initial Exposure to Military Life 12:08 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 14:55 Transitioning to Special Forces 18:08 The Allure of Special Operations 21:02 Experiences in the Q Course 23:50 First Deployment and Operations 26:47 Reflections on Military Service 33:19 The Legacy of Rescue Missions 36:09 The Humbling Experience of Joining a Team 39:52 Finding Acceptance in a New Environment 42:44 Lessons in Humility and Teamwork 46:23 The Journey from Grit to Glory 54:37 Future Aspirations and Public Speaking 01:00:51 Teasing the Sequel: 2007 in Iraq Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...