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Dec 2021
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#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call ...

Shawn Ryan
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Mikal Vega, a man of many accomplishments who has earned a substantial number of different titles. A Navy SEAL, EOD (explosive ordnance disposal), Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, CEO of Vital Warrior, and Master of Self Awareness, just to cover a few. We cover his childhood, his military time both as an EOD Tech, and an Operator at SEAL Team 8, his transition into civilian life, and finally his current career both in Hollywood and Directing for Activision's Call of Duty franchise. 

Mikal Vega Links:

https://www.instagram.com/mikalvega

https://vitalwarrior.org

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3819620

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Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762

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