Former US Air Force Veteran and Blackwater contractor Morgan Lerette joins me to discuss his unusual path into the world of contracting for the legendary Blackwater organization in Iraq. After serving in the Air National Guard overseas immediately following 9/11, a friend convinced him to tryout for Blackwater and go back to Iraq to protect US Diplomats in the early days of the war. Morgan has a sharp sense of humor and wit all while understanding how to keep even the darkest moments light enough to let the listener and reader of his book, "Guns, Girls, and Greed" in and keep the story moving. His candor and brutal honesty regarding the contractors in combat zones and the stunning failure to plan at the highest levels of our government gave life to Blackwater and many others. Morgan shares his best and worst days during his 18 months there and talks about how he left, eventually commissioning in the US Army and returning years later. You can grab his book at the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7P83DL6
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