Delta Force Operator: "They Were Wizards Man" | Official Preview

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Tom Spooner, in his extensive military career, often likened the skilled leaders he encountered to "WIZARDS," a term he used to describe the profound impact these mentors had on his development both as a soldier and as a person.

Tom's combat career is marked by his progression through highly respected and demanding roles. After starting as an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division, he advanced into Special Forces, becoming an 18C with the 7th Special Forces Group. His expertise and resilience were further honed in Delta Force, where he served as an operator, assaulter, and sniper. Over his 12 combat deployments—11 in Iraq and one in Afghanistan—Tom faced the realities of war head-on, engaging in hundreds of direct-action raids and enduring a cumulative 40 months in combat situations.

This episode goes deep into the life of a Tier 1 operator.

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All Comments (21)
  • @RosterNumber47
    I served with Tom in the 82nd when he was a young high-n-tight wearing, hard drinking, PT mutant/ Sergeant E5 that seemed to have a perpetual smile on his boyish face. Everyone liked Spoon-dog, and his impressions of our Company First Sergeant were hilarious. When I next saw him ten years later, it was in the middle of GWOT and he was sporting tousled hair and a fu-Manchu mustache. The ready smile was gone, and his eyes examined me with suspicion. Combat took away the old Tom Spooner forever. I’m so proud of what he’s accomplished and inspired by his story. God bless you, Tom; thanks for agreeing to this interview with one of the best in the business— can’t wait!
  • @WarInHD
    Kyle Lamb talked about being a Cadre for CAG’s selection when Tom Spooner went through. Tom failed a 5 mile timed run, the other Cadre wanted to kick him from the course, Kyle had him checked by medical. Tom did a 5 mile run with a broken leg. Absolute stud
  • @uncleslam9436
    I checked myself into Warriors Heart the same day that I got out of the military last year. Just hit a year sober. Tom and his crew saved my fucking life.
  • @willsimmons9946
    I met Tom in 2015 when I did a 3 day pistol/carbine class in NC with Northern Red. He is an absolute class act. Very humble, highly intelligent, excellent instructor, and just a damn good American. This will be a great interview for sure.
  • Each episode is getting better and better. This is my favorite YouTube channel. Love watching these with my military family Semper Fi and be safe guys. 🙏
  • @timcarey7967
    This man has saved my life with Warrior’s Heart!! Thank you Tom and keep it going
  • Tom!! I love this guy..know him personally..hes saved 1000s of addicts and alcoholics on top of being a war hero...amazing man
  • @joesgotya9930
    Legendary CAG, A Squadron member . His younger brother Scott Spooner was in the Unit with Tom at the same time in Iraq. Imagine how surreal that would be?
  • Proud to have Tom Spooner as one of our leaders. We are very much looking forward to this episode.
  • @lauramounir3660
    With the zealots yelling hate in the streets about our beloved country, moral starts to buckle but listening from one of our great American warfighters restores faith that all is not and will never be lost for as long as we have men like these walking among us. Thanks Shawn!
  • @dougcarey1928
    Proud to serve in the same company with him. D co 1/504 82nd. Great man!
  • @dandauganda8777
    Whoever did the editing of this video knows his craft. Very well done 👍
  • @rezzyn94
    Been waiting for this one for years. Legendary for his career and even more so for helping vets and first responders after his military time. This is who young men should look up to
  • @austinrains5636
    Tom and warriors heart turned my life around! If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired in ur life be it booze,pills,any substance known to man,or ptsd reach out to them. Its ok to not be ok!
  • @johndunbar2393
    I hope this is one of those epic 4-6 hour episodes. This is probably the most excited I've been about a guest on here.
  • Joined Patreon. Should have done that loooong ago. I have been so impressed with the content the SRS has presented. Many of these interviews need to be archived for historical reference. I never served in the military. Only male in my family not to do so. My service was the fire department, about an two hours outside the city. Non of my family that served in combat ever really talked about it. This show has given me a deep deeper appreciation of what they endured. I've laughed, been on the edge of my seat; shocked, mortified and hear broken. Been pissed off, and most of all been enlightened. Shed a few tears along the way at the brutal and unwavering honesty of the toughest men alive. I have been moved by your ability to listen, allowing the story to unfold. Gently, and respectfully nudging the often drifting conversation back on track. This show has kicked off countless hours of looking deeper into issues. Some issues I had no idea were issues to begin with. Thanks Shawn..
  • @eversforgeworks
    Finally got Tom on! Absolute legend and such a good humble feller to spend time with!
  • @RICOVYBEZ
    His Eyes Tells A Story Within Itself, Blessings unto you & your Family. 👊🏽