38. Devin Richardson: Retired Combat Diver & Training Instructor
From Blk & Blu Podcast by Kyle Morgan
April 22, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 38
About this episode
Devin Richardson discusses his military career, personal experiences, and transition to civilian life.
Ad Free & Bonus Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BluBearingSolutions Full Episodes With Ads: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl3_kHDHe4u9_v-NcEXZ8NPQ8fBCqjGNC Welcome back to the Blk & Blu podcast! This week, Blu Bearing's Training Director, Devin Richardson, joined us on the pod to discuss his career in Special Forces, how he met his wife in Afghanistan, and how he retired but continues to serve. Sponsors: ROKA Use Code BLU15 for 15% off your order. Unit Solutions Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylemorganactual/ https://www.instagram.com/devinrichardsonactual/ https://www.instagram.com/blu_bearing/ https://www.instagram.com/blkblupodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blkblupodcast Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:41 Devin’s Path to the Military 7:12 It’s All On Me: Running Track and Basic Training 15:40 Unit Solutions 16:33 Chosen Soldier, SFAS, and SOPC 23:42 Devin’s Path to 3rd Group: Dive Team & SFARTAETC 38:35 Unit Selection Takeaways and Applications 46:14 How Devin Met His Wife in Afghanistan 54:08 Decisions that Led Devin to Retire 59:39 Transitioning Out of the Army: Golf, Woodworking, and Finding Purpose 1:05:07 How Devin Found Blu…
People in this episode
Host: Kyle Morgan
Guest: Devin Richardson
Topics covered
- military career
- special forces
- personal stories
- transitioning out of the army
- relationships
- training
Keywords
- combat diver
- training instructor
- special forces
- Afghanistan
- retirement
- Blu Bearing
- military transition
Sponsors
ROKA
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Unit Solutions, Blu Bearing, Blk & Blu Podcast
Places: Afghanistan
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