Retired Army Green Beret Darrell Utt joins the first livestream of 2025. Darrell is also the author of Grit to Glory: A Green Beret’s Journey from West Virginia to the Streets of Baghdad. Darrel is a decorated Green Beret with a Bronze Star with a V for Valor, and his ODA unit was recognized as the top Special Forces Unit by the Larry Thorne Award. He’s worked as a security analyst, and most recently with the National Medal of Honor Foundation. Raised in Huntington, West Virginia, Utt joined the elite Green Berets and led high-stakes missions in hostile environments worldwide. Known for his tactical acumen and strategic thinking, Utt’s leadership combines humility, discipline, and dedication, inspiring his team and fostering unity. He also mentors aspiring soldiers and Green Berets, sharing his knowledge and instilling values of courage, selfless service, duty, and loyalty. Utt’s awards include five Bronze Star Medals, one with valor for heroism in Baghdad (2006), and the Larry Thorne Award for best operational detachment in the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He also received the Robert T. Frederick Award for military excellence in 2007. Utt retired from the US Army in January 2017 and now resides with his wife in Denton County, Texas. Bookmarks: 0:00 - Intro 20:00 - Joining the Military 25:00 - PIFWICS 28:00 - Honey Pots and High Value Targets 35:00 - Operation Ugly Baby 41:00 - Writing a Book 47:00 - Pentagon Review Board 1:00:00 - 2025 Events and Imposter Syndrome