Joshua Hood: Combat Vet., SWAT Sniper, Author - Danger Close with Jack Carr

Today’s guest is bestselling author, U.S. Army combat veteran, and SWAT law enforcement officer Joshua Hood.
Josh served in the 82nd Airborne Division conducting combat operations with the 3-504 Parachute Infantry Regiment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. From 2007 to 2008, he served as team lead for the 1-508th Parachute Infantry Regiment during Operation Furious Pursuit in Afghanistan. He was decorated for valor during the infamous Battle of 82 Eastings.
Joshua is also a former sniper team leader for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s SWAT team.
He is the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of The Treadstone Series, Clear by Fire, and Warning Order. His newest thriller, The Guardian, is out now.
You can learn more about Joshua by visiting joshuahoodbooks.com, and by following him on Instagram @joshuahoodbooks
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[@michaelmcclendon9688]

He talks about Agent Orange, my father was in the Air Force and was stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in 1970. As all Vietnam veterans were exposed my 89-year-old father has 100% disability and has heart disease, diabetes, prostate and skin cancer all attributed to Agent Orange. He is still going strong in Alabama. It breaks his heart to see how this country is going.

[@dannyray7244]

Goddamn right it breaks all our hearts that love America, and have seen the elephant as they used to sayim to old now to do anything like I did when I was 17 but I landed at ton-son-nutts, my bad . lol in 1970 before hitting the A- shaul valllly And getting ass shot off. But coming home and leaving a lot of my bros. Behind. And when I see what's going down in America now well it makes me want to puke. But good less us ..I'll still fight an invasion if it happens. And I'll be dammed if I ever give up my weapons. Or my right to keep and bear arms.I guess I'm a citizen solider nowand I also live with skin cancer and nerve nurop.PTSD. but I didn't come into Direct contact with that shit. Like a lot of you heros did. God bless you men one and all. bros.behind

[@dpdog1]

I got my first Army helmet walking past a quonset hut that was a small National Guard command as I "walked" to school in the 2nd grade in 1974.. got my 2nd one issued to me on 1974! I just ordered "The Guardian ".... tks Jack for having great authors and combat vets on your podcasts. Army 74-81 / USMCR 84-88

[@burtbakerack1110]

Recently read the last two Treadstone books. Great storytelling, Joshua. Really enjoyable.

[@brianjones1108]

Loved army surplus stores!! Got a grenade from one and took it for show and tell! Things were much different in the early 90’s! Love the show and all the guests!! Always top notch!

[@JackMacTavishAdventures]

lol. I’m loving Jack’s incredulous responses to the length of big Army deployments… 15 months! Bazinga…that’s like 2-4 SEAL deployments!

[@ldreese33]

I really enjoy the Treadstone books

[@starkparker16]

I've read all of Hood's books, will start the new one next week. His actions sequences are top notch.

[@TAR3N]

Can I make a suggestion in your books ? Since I’ll probably forget about this question I’m gonna answer it based on the result either being “ I don’t give a shit” or “ I never read the question on the first place “. Suggestion is : write about pain. The lingering pain from the injuries. On mission : sure, you suck it the fuck up- but after action . The sleepless nights. The chewing on pain killers in hopes that it will kick in faster . The pain that is perceived as anger to your loved ones . It gets better over time . But, it is a real part of what I’m certain Reece is going through. Of all the injuries I’ve sustained ( countless). My L5 being crushed and a bone spur nearly severing my sciatic has been a decade + of ‘holy shit-hang on for a ride through hell’ . Now, Reece hasn’t had that but there are lingering issues non the less. Now I don’t think a whole book needs to be dedicated to it but a few details of it might add to the character. Rafe was covered pretty well. It shows no matter how invincible James is perceived- those at home know the cuts and bruises are taking a toll . Just a thought while I sit here in Sunny San Diego in a chair I spend most my days in due to the pain . However, I spend my nights working in my artwork and my days doing what i can with 4 of my 5 daughters ( most just by being present ) and a wife that has been through the thick of it and still has the smile I’m addicted to . On another note : you are one of a small handful of authors that after I illegally downloaded the audio book I went back and bought each book and again bought the audio book . Truly, thank you for writing a book that brings us back to a time before streaming services where it’s so well written that the story unfolds within our imagination. I loved every one of them - though I keep hoping to read an entire book of him and his new family in Montana bantering back and forth and another book of him making it back to Africa. Those parts of the books are overlooked by most critics and are truly lovable moments within the pages . I wish you, your family, and your career the best of happiness and success in 2023 and beyond! -Tar3n

[@pyeitme508]

Wow

[@michaelmcclendon9688]

Jack you keep mentioning the gear you lost due to your friend's divorce and it upsets you. LOL!