Beer:30 | A podcast, brought to you by UF PRO

In this episode of Beer:30, cardiothoracic surgeon and Australian Army Reserve veteran Craig Jurisevic, whose combat medicine career spans Gaza, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, joins us to talk damage control surgery, how drone warfare is rewriting battlefield casualty care, and what it takes to operate under fire without becoming a liability.

In this episode of UF PRO Beer:30, we sit down with Kawa Mawlayee from 2Alpha Training Group to discuss his journey from arriving in the United States as an Afghan immigrant to serving more than two decades as a U.S. Marine infantryman and U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret.

The conversation covers combat experience, situational awareness, civilian training, lessons from Kawa’s time in Special Forces, and his work consulting on military films such as Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant.

In this episode of Beer:30, we talk about what actually makes someone a breacher beyond knowing how to build a charge, why understanding doors, frames, hinges, and building construction matters, and how operators decide between blowing a door, bypassing it, or using other access methods.

We also talk about common mistakes seen in training, how ego creates unsafe habits, and what experienced professionals focus on to keep improving over time.

The conversation is shaped by experience from law enforcement, SWAT, U.S. Air Force Security Forces, and overseas operations, drawn from Shane Foster’s career.

In this special episode of Beer:30, we look back at Season 2 and revisit some of the most impactful moments from nine exceptional guests — each bringing hard-earned experience from their respective fields.
From tracking poachers in the African bush at night, to deploying K9 units on real-world operations, to the realities of law enforcement training, close protection work, survival in extreme environments, and elite performance standards — this episode distills the key insights, lessons, and unexpected moments that defined the season.

In this episode of Beer:30, we sit down with Derek Nugent, former infantry NCO, Ironman athlete, and close-protection specialist. He talks about his time in the Irish Defence Forces, his move into private security, and how endurance training shapes his performance under pressure.

Derek shares insights from managing security at major sporting events, working residential protection roles, and applying military habits to civilian risk-management. He also highlights what new operators often overlook and why consistency, fitness, and communication matter most.

A straightforward conversation about experience, mindset, and the day-to-day realities of professional protective work.