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True stories of heroism, courage and sacrifice, as told by the warriors who are the tip of the spear.

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The Show

Down Range tells the stories of American special forces — the men and women who dedicate their lives to defending our country — by shining a light on highly-emotional, first-person narratives of heroism and sacrifice. Every story will immerse you in the sounds and voices of war with each harrowing moment. Down Range is an immersive audio experience, unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.

Journey to the darkest and most dangerous corners of the world. Hear what it sounds like as bullets whistle overhead and crack as they set off mini-sonic booms just inches away. Feel what it was like to silently drop onto battlefields that the rest of the world never knew existed, and appreciate the courage it takes to risk everything in service of the mission.

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The Stories

Over the course of 8 episodes, we’re bringing you real stories of bravery, sacrifice and patriotism from those who risk everything in service of the mission.

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The Battle Within: Sergeant Michael Harryman

Growing up loving his grandfather's military stories, Sergeant Michael Harryman is a retired Army Infantryman and veterans' advocate who served in the Army at the highest level of military sniper where he received four...[more]

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Operation Neptune Spear: Navy Seal Will Chesney

Author of the book “No Ordinary Dog”, retired Navy SEAL Will Chesney served as a Team Operator, military dog handler and participated in Operation Neptune Spear which resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden.

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To All Who Enter: Lieutenant Jason Redman

Spending eleven years as an enlisted Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Jason Redman worked as a navigator, intelligence specialist, communicator and SEAL instructor for marksmanship, reconnaissance and survival. During an intense...[more]

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An Important Asset, Part 1: Sergeant Major Hamody Jasim

Beginning as an Iraqi soldier, Sergeant Major Hamody Jasim was recruited by the US Intelligence community and helped to gather information leading to the capture of some of Al-Qaida's most dangerous commanders.

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An Important Asset, Part 2: Sergeant Major Hamody Jasim

Beginning as an Iraqi soldier, Sergeant Major Hamody Jasim was recruited by the US Intelligence community and helped to gather information leading to the capture of some of Al-Qaida's most dangerous commanders.

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Translating War: Kayla Williams

Currently working as a United States government official, Kayla Williams was an Arabic linguist / interpreter and SIGINT operations specialist in the Army. Although she did not support the Invasion of Iraq, she took part in...[more]

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Officer, Not Agent: Marc Polymeropoulos

A self-proclaimed baseball nut, Marc Polymeropolous worked for twenty-six years at the Central Intelligence Agency before retiring. He was one of the CIA’s most highly decorated operations officers and served in multiple...[more]

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The Real Ronin: Sergeant Major Tu Lam

Born to be a warrior, Sergeant Major Tu Lam, inspired by his father, has followed the Bushido Code since he was very young. His family emigrated from Vietnam during the war and moved near Fort Bragg in North Carolina where...[more]

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The Hosts

Remi Adeleke

Remi Adeleke was born in Western Africa, but following the death of his father, he relocated to the Bronx with his mother and brother. Remi joined the Navy in 2002 and later became a Navy SEAL. At the end of his time in the Navy in 2016, he was led to pursue a career in speaking and acting in movies such as Transformers: The Last Knight, and 6 Underground.

Rich Choppa

Rich Choppa is the President of DellaCioppa Inc., an Aerospace and Defense Consulting firm. A former Army Ranger and Lieutenant Colonel, Rich also volunteers as a mentor for The Heroes Foundation, helping Special Operators transition to civilian careers.

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The Producer

Tenderfoot TV

Tenderfoot TV launched in 2016 with the release of the viral true crime podcast, “Up and Vanished,” which generated over 100 million downloads in its first year and went on to help solve a cold case murder. With a blueprint for narrative audio storytelling, Tenderfoot has created over a dozen chart topping and award winning podcasts, from documentary investigative series, like 2019's AP Podcast of the Year, "To Live and Die in LA", to fictional series like HBO's "We Stay Looking". With over 700 million downloads to date Tenderfoot TV is setting the bar as a business and creative leader in one of the fastest growing industries.

Telegraph Creative

Telegraph Creative is a full-service creative firm based in Birmingham, Alabama with clients ranging from multinational corporations, to small businesses and high-growth startups, to government agencies. The Telegraph team built an app that went to No. 1 in the App Store, developed the messaging strategy for a company that was acquired for $550 million, supercharged a movement to drive the adoption of electric vehicles, and created a brand to help the wealthiest family on Earth make their state a tourist destination for outdoor recreation -- all while being recognized nationally for their innovation and storytelling.