What was it REALLY like working as a contractor during the Iraq War?

In this explosive episode of Targeted Podcast, Atlas Aultman sits down with Air Force veteran, former intelligence specialist, and former Blackwater contractor Morgan Lerette for an unfiltered conversation about intelligence operations, Iraq, Blackwater, surveillance technology, firearms training, military life, veteran struggles, storytelling, masculinity, and preserving war stories for future generations. Morgan shares firsthand experiences supporting missions, conducting sensitive location exploitation, surviving combat environments, working in intelligence, and what modern surveillance and AI are capable of today.

This episode also dives deep into:

Blackwater stories Iraq War experiences Military intelligence operations SIGINT & surveillance AI and privacy concerns Firearms training Tactical shooting Veteran life after war Brotherhood & legacy Why veterans should write books Marriage & masculinity Preserving military stories Combat mindset Warrior culture If you enjoy conversations about leadership, combat experience, military history, tactical culture, firearms, veteran success stories, and modern masculinity, this episode is for you.

📍Recorded in the World War Studio in Arizona

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Prelude

00:15 – Intro

00:40 – Former Blackwater Contractor Joins the Show

01:04 – Government Surveillance & AI Tracking

02:47 – Intelligence Operations Explained

03:49 – Site data exploitation in Iraq

04:13 – How throwing your phone into the ocean will kill all data on the device

04:37 – Privacy vs Modern Technology

04:53 – Lessons From Blackwater & Contracting

05:07 - "You don't have to blaze new trails" - Morgan Lerette

06:29 – Why Veterans Need Brotherhood "Get your war stories out of the way early" - Morgan Lerette - Chasing the Dragon

07:19 – Advice For Young Veterans

07:30 - "Start Writing" - Morgan Lerette / Why You Should Write Your Story Down 07:42 – Preserving Military History For Family

08:30 – World War II & Vietnam Reflections

11:31 – Gun Culture & Training

12:32 - Hard stance on not allowing crimes with

12:50 - What would you as a military contractor suggest (@glock)

14:38 – Tactical Shooting Advice

13:09– Gear Mistakes Most People Make

16:30 – The Importance of Real Training

19:20 – Marriage Advice After War

21:23 – Final Thoughts & Veteran Brotherhood

22:32 - Ginger Beard Flag presentation from Atlas Aultman

23:43 - Outro and offers

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