Drago Dzieran: The Pledge to America

<p>Today’s guest is Drago Dzieran.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Drago is an author, entrepreneur, retired Navy SEAL, and former political prisoner. </p> <p>Born in communist Poland, Drago immigrated to the United States in 1984 after being imprisoned for his political activism against the oppressive regime.</p> <p>Drago enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1991. Over his 20 years in the SEAL Teams, he served as a member of SEAL Team 2, SEAL Team 4, and as a BUD/s Instructor. He took part in over 100 combat missions in Iraq, earning the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor, and the Army Commendation Medal.  </p> <p><br /></p> <p>After his military retirement, Drago started a career as a software engineer. Additionally, he founded the <a href="https://navysealsfund.org/">Navy SEALs Fund – Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield</a>, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing the financial burden of all UDT/SEAL teammates, including Gold Star Families who need assistance. He also founded <a href="https://connectzing.com/">ConnectZing</a>, a censorship-free social media network. </p> <p>Drago’s memoir, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pledge-America-Journey-Political-Prisoner/dp/1637583710"><em>The Pledge to America: One Man’s Journey from Political Prisoner to U.S. Navy SEAL</em></a><em>, </em>is out now.</p> <p>To learn more about Drago, follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dragodzieran/">@dragodzieran</a> and visit <a href="https://dragodzieran.com/">dragodzieran.com</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SPONSORS:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union:</strong> Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at<a href="http://navyfederal.org/"> navyfederal.org</a></p> <p><strong>PARD: </strong>Go to <a href="https://pard.com/td32-series-multi-spectral-scope/?jackcarr">www.pard.com</a> to get your TD32 Multi-Spectral Riflescope today and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pard_usa/">@PARD_USA.</a></p> <p><strong>8 Sleep: </strong>Go to <a href="http://eightsleep.com/DangerClose">eightsleep.com/DangerClose</a> and save $150 on the Pod Cover</p> <p><strong>Black Rifle Coffee Company: </strong>Today’s episode is also brought to you by<a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose"> Black Rifle</a>. Purchase at<a href="http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose"> http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose</a> and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!</p> <p><strong>Danger Close Apparel: </strong>Check out the <a href="https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/">new Danger Close apparel</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Featured Gear</strong></p> <p><strong>SIG: </strong>Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Featured Gear</strong></p> <p><strong>SIG: </strong>Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.sigsauer.com/sig-cross-rifle.html">SIG Sauer Cross Rifle </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html">Sig Sauer Optic </a></p> <p><a href="https://gshock.casio.com/us/products/collection/military-watches/?utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=18396007867&amp;utm_content=g&amp;utm_term=special%20forces%20watches&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwmICoBhDxARIsABXkXlJ5Se9Tl4TwZizM6TawKb73wrUAy4haMSGZrKTDwfVjOrqkxOqzTAQaApjZEALw_wcB">G Shock Watch</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/products/silencer-smooth-coffee-blend?variant=39325863772269">Black Rifle Coffee Silencer Smooth Blend </a></p> <p><br /><br /></p>