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Fort Bragg and the Rise of U.S. Special Operations w/ Seth Harp | American Prestige

Fort Bragg and the Rise of U.S. Special Operations w/ Seth Harp | American Prestige

Update: 2026-01-02
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Danny and Derek are joined by journalist Seth Harp to discuss his book The Fort Bragg Cartel, which covers murder and drug trafficking around the North Carolina military installation. They talk about the rise and institutionalization of U.S. special operations after 9/11, how JSOC and related units expanded their role, permanent war reshaping military culture, special forces’ role in assassination campaigns, the end of the draft, reporting on drug trafficking networks, and the social effects of special operations culture on the families and communities connected to Fort Bragg.

Read Seth’s piece in Harper’s, “Mission Impossible.”



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Fort Bragg and the Rise of U.S. Special Operations w/ Seth Harp | American Prestige

Fort Bragg and the Rise of U.S. Special Operations w/ Seth Harp | American Prestige

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