Pat McKenna joins Herb and Corrie Thompson for a raw, unfiltered conversation about Navy EOD, war stories, overcoming adversity, mental toughness, and the journey from a troubled childhood to becoming an elite Explosive Ordnance Disposal operator.

In this episode, Pat shares powerful stories about growing up in Aurora, getting into fights, run-ins with the law, and how 9/11 changed his life, leading him to join the military and eventually become a Navy EOD technician working in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“He went from getting arrested… to defusing bombs in war zones.”

This episode dives deep into combat experiences, IED threats, special operations, resilience, leadership, and the brotherhood formed in war. From near-death moments under fire to the mindset required to operate in high-risk environments, this is a real look at what it takes to survive and thrive in extreme situations.

If you're interested in military stories, Navy EOD, Special Operations, leadership, mental resilience, and real-life transformation, this episode delivers.