#146 Blake Cook - America's Scapegoats: The 365-Day Service That Never Stops

Blake Cook is a former U.S. Army infantryman (11 Bravo) who deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, where his bravery and sacrifice earned him the Purple Heart. Following his military career, Blake shifted to law enforcement with the Fayetteville Police Department in North Carolina, dedicating most of his eight-year tenure to the SWAT team. There, he developed expertise in high-pressure tactical operations and emergency response.





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