Kelly Venden's guest appearances

Kelly Venden

Mind Of The Warrior

Two Dates and a Dash Podcast

Mike Ritland

Debi Silber

Mark Divine

Tony Whatley

Justin Wren

John Davis

Robin Black

Pat Miletich

Chael Sonnen

Lucas Mack

Max Lugavere

Dale Dye

Jason Moss

Richard Scott

Chad Robichaux

OwlTail

Army SGM

Mr. Kelly D. Venden is a decorated combat veteran with over 22 years of service in the special operations community. Now retired and a resident of San Antonio, Texas, he continues to provide contractor support to the United States Department of Defense as a Counter Improvised Explosives Devices (C-IED) operational specialist or JET (Joint Expeditionary Team) providing training, and facilitating detection and deterrence techniques and equipment. In addition, he operates two Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (DVOSB) with one being Criterion Tactical, llc., a small company specializing in advanced marksmanship instruction and operational tactics for law enforcement agencies and military. And most recently Citadel Safeguard Solutions, llc which provide Armed Security services to schools. Mr. Venden gained his exceptional weapons and tactical experience while operationally assigned to the 1/75th Ranger Battalion and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta specializing in a wide variety of advanced counter terrorist operations, classified projects and other high risk special operations activities. Following retirement from active military service, Mr. Venden joined the Federal Air Marshal program as a federal agent. His duties included designing and implementing security procedures to protect the commercial aviation industry. As a lead instructor, he was heavily involved in developing the firearms curriculum for the fledgling federal agency and training of young air marshals. During his tenure, he assisted in training of sister agencies (ICE, FBI, DEA) in protecting the nation’s transportation system. Mr. Venden also created the “Triple-Nickel” standards course that has become the embodiment of fundamentals excellence for federal agents and a national aspiration for many law enforcement and military personnel. Mr. Venden is a veteran of numerous National Command Authority contingency operations, a civilian tour in Afghanistan supporting International Security Forces, and was a participant in the rescue of Kurt Muse, an American hostage in Panama. His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star for valor, and Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He is featured in three Military Channel documentaries and plays a prominent role in the book “6 Minutes to Freedom”; the story of the successful hostage rescue operation. www.criteriontactical.com On Facebook as Criterion Tactical Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/kvenden007

Mr. Kelly D. Venden is a decorated combat veteran with over 22 years of service in the special operations community. Now retired and a resident of San Antonio, Texas, he continues to provide contractor support to the United States Department of Defense as a Counter Improvised Explosives Devices (C-IED) operational specialist or JET (Joint Expeditionary Team) providing training, and facilitating detection and deterrence techniques and equipment. In addition, he operates two Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (DVOSB) with one being Criterion Tactical, llc., a small company specializing in advanced marksmanship instruction and operational tactics for law enforcement agencies and military. And most recently Citadel Safeguard Solutions, llc which provide Armed Security services to schools. Mr. Venden gained his exceptional weapons and tactical experience while operationally assigned to the 1/75th Ranger Battalion and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta specializing in a wide variety of advanced counter terrorist operations, classified projects and other high risk special operations activities. Following retirement from active military service, Mr. Venden joined the Federal Air Marshal program as a federal agent. His duties included designing and implementing security procedures to protect the commercial aviation industry. As a lead instructor, he was heavily involved in developing the firearms curriculum for the fledgling federal agency and training of young air marshals. During his tenure, he assisted in training of sister agencies (ICE, FBI, DEA) in protecting the nation’s transportation system. Mr. Venden also created the “Triple-Nickel” standards course that has become the embodiment of fundamentals excellence for federal agents and a national aspiration for many law enforcement and military personnel. Mr. Venden is a veteran of numerous National Command Authority contingency operations, a civilian tour in Afghanistan supporting International Security Forces, and was a participant in the rescue of Kurt Muse, an American hostage in Panama. His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star for valor, and Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He is featured in three Military Channel documentaries and plays a prominent role in the book “6 Minutes to Freedom”; the story of the successful hostage rescue operation. <a href="http://www.criteriontactical.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.criteriontactical.com</a> On Facebook as Criterion Tactical Youtube Channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/kvenden007" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/user/kvenden007</a>

Two Dates and a Dash Podcast Episode 3: Delta Force Operator/US Army SGM (ret.) Kelly Venden

Doc Simpson interviews Sergeant Major (Retired) Kelly Venden, a renowned former Delta Force Operator. SGM Venden has 30 + years of continuous active service to the United States, combining experience gained while serving as an Army Ranger, Special Forces (18C) Engineer, and Counter Terrorist specialist with the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – DELTA.  He has served in virtually every military conflict from Grenada to the Global War on Terror, as both active military and as a civilian working with Federal Law Enforcement, and US Special Operations Forces.  He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Criterion Tactical in San Antonio Texas, instructing US Military, Law Enforcement, and civilians in weapons and tactics.  SGM Venden embodies the warrior ethos, and shares his vast military experience, to include his direct involvement in one of the most daring hostage rescue operations in US military history.   Website: http://www.criteriontactical.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriterionTacctical About Operation “Acid Gambit”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Acid_Gambit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSyFuLokgKE     Serving over 3 decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Special Forces Operator, and finally as an Emergency Medicine Physician assigned to Special Operations, Mike Simpson is well acquainted with what it truly means to be a warrior.  As a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician, and a practicing fight doctor, Mike works extensively with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training.  As one of the foremost experts in both tactical medicine and combat sports medicine, he is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor.  Now, as host of the Mind Of The Warrior podcast, Mike shares his knowledge, and that of his guests, in an effort to spread to warrior ethos to the general public. Website: http://www.hoplonmedical.com Email: hoplonmedical@gmail.com   Twitter: @MMA_Doctor

Doc Simpson interviews Sergeant Major (Retired) Kelly Venden, a renowned former Delta Force Operator. SGM Venden has 30 + years of continuous active service to the United States, combining experience gained while serving as an Army Ranger, Special Forces (18C) Engineer, and Counter Terrorist specialist with the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – DELTA.  He has served in virtually every military conflict from Grenada to the Global War on Terror, as both active military and as a civilian working with Federal Law Enforcement, and US Special Operations Forces.  He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Criterion Tactical in San Antonio Texas, instructing US Military, Law Enforcement, and civilians in weapons and tactics.  SGM Venden embodies the warrior ethos, and shares his vast military experience, to include his direct involvement in one of the most daring hostage rescue operations in US military history. Website: <a href="http://www.criteriontactical.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.criteriontactical.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CriterionTacctical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CriterionTacctical</a> About Operation “Acid Gambit”: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Acid_Gambit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Acid_Gambit</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSyFuLokgKE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSyFuLokgKE</a> Serving over 3 decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Special Forces Operator, and finally as an Emergency Medicine Physician assigned to Special Operations, Mike Simpson is well acquainted with what it truly means to be a warrior.  As a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician, and a practicing fight doctor, Mike works extensively with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training.  As one of the foremost experts in both tactical medicine and combat sports medicine, he is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor.  Now, as host of the Mind Of The Warrior podcast, Mike shares his knowledge, and that of his guests, in an effort to spread to warrior ethos to the general public. Website: <a href="http://www.hoplonmedical.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hoplonmedical.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:hoplonmedical@gmail.com">hoplonmedical@gmail.com</a> Twitter: @MMA_Doctor

Episode 03: Delta Force Operator SGM Kelly Venden