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None have done more to maintain the United States as the “Land of the Free” than our brave veterans and their families. Speakers.com’s patriotic and military speakers have put their lives on the line to defend the freedom and democracy that many of us take for granted each day. In honor of our nation's independence, Speakers.com presents these patriotic citizens who remind us why America is such a great place to live.
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Don Mann
Featured Speaker
Retired Member of SEAL Team Six, Competitive Athlete, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Speaker
Retired Member of SEAL Team Six, Competitive Athlete, Host of Surviving Mann, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Speaker Motivational Speaker, New York Times Best Selling Author, World–Class Adventure Competitor and retired Navy SEAL Team SIX presents a compelling and extremely motivating …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Virginia, United States
J.R. Martinez
Featured Speaker
Wounded U.S. Army Veteran, Actor, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker and Dancing with the Stars Winner
Actor, Veteran, Winner of Dancing With the Stars, and Bestselling Author J.R. Martinez is an actor, bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, and wounded U.S. Army veteran. He is many things. But perhaps most significantly, he is an inspiration. J.R.’s career …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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California, United States
Rocky Bleier
Vietnam Vet and Four-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion
Vietnam Vet and Four-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion Rocky Bleier’s story – a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam – has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Pennsylvania, United States
Susan Blumenthal
Former Assistant Surgeon General of the United States and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health
Former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health Rear Admiral Susan J. Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A., is an internationally renowned medical expert and advocate for improving health and former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General and Senior Global Health …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Maryland, United States
Anthony Bourke
Former F-16 Fighter Pilot and Leadership & Teamwork Expert
Former F-16 Fighter Pilot and Expert on Leadership & Teamwork Anthony “AB” Bourke is a highly accomplished and decorated F-16 fighter pilot who flew tactical missions in service to our country. He has accumulated more than 2,700 hours of flight time in …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
Dana Bowman
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker Dana Bowman has astounded the nation and the world with his drive, determination, and will to succeed. He is a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Texas, United States
Captain Larry Brudnicki
U.S. Coast Guard Captain and Inspiration for the Motion Picture The Perfect Storm
U.S. Coast Guard Captain and Inspiration for the Motion Picture The Perfect Storm Captain Larry Brudnicki led two dramatic rescue missions during the worst weather in 100 years, dubbed “The Perfect Storm.” This harrowing story of real people battling for …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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New Hampshire, United States
Dick Couch
Former Navy SEAL, CIA case officer, NY Times Best selling Author of "Act of Valor" and "Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story"
Former Navy SEAL, CIA officer & New York Times Bestselling Author of Act of Valor and Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story A 1967 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Dick Couch served as a Surface Warfare Officer and a Special …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Idaho, United States
Rorke Denver
U.S. Navy SEAL, Author and Star of 2012 Feature Film Act of Valor
U.S. Navy SEAL, Author and Star of 2012 Feature Film Act of Valor Lieutenant Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Colorado, United States
John Foley
Keynote Speaker to over 1500 Organizations Worldwide, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Bestselling Author and ‘Gratitude Guru’
What if the legendary Blue Angels Culture of Excellence could be replicated and scaled? Since 2015, John Foley has been recognized as one of the top 10 most in demand speakers. John has spoken to some of the highest performing …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Idaho, United States
Ron Garan
Astronaut, Fighter Pilot, Test Pilot, Humanitarian
Astronaut, Fighter Pilot, Test Pilot, Humanitarian Having enjoyed an illustrious career that has cemented Colonel Ron Garan’s place as one of the world’s most influential individuals, the iconic father of three is a decorated NASA astronaut, fighter pilot and test …
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Texas, United States
Brent Gleeson
Navy SEAL Combat Veteran, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, and High-Performance Leadership Expert
Navy SEAL Combat Veteran, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, and High-Performance Leadership Expert Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple tours to Iraq and Africa where his team’s primary objective was running capture or kill missions working in conjunction with …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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California, United States
Brigadier General Nick Halley
Decorated General, War Hero and Recognized Expert on Leadership, Terrorism, Change Management and Integrity
Decorated General, War Hero and Recognized Expert on Leadership, Terrorism, Change Management and Integrity Brigadier General Nick Halley, U.S. Army Retired, is an internationally recognized expert on leadership, world affairs, and terrorism. He has appeared many times on WGN TV …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Illinois, United States
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), Founder & President of Educational Achievement Services, Inc., Keynote Speaker, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Educator
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), Founder & President of Educational Achievement Services, Inc., Keynote Speaker, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Educator Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is a renowned charismatic, passionate and influential speaker who carries a powerful message of what it takes …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Nevada, United States
Carey Lohrenz
World’s 1st Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot
World’s First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot Carey Lohrenz knows what it takes to win in one of the highest pressure, extreme environments imaginable: in the cockpit at Mach 2. Fighter Pilot As the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Minnesota, United States
Jim Murphy
Leadership Expert, Founder & CEO of Afterburner, and Former F-15 Instructor Pilot, USAF
Leadership Expert, Founder & CEO of Afterburner, and Former F-15 Instructor Pilot, USAF James D. “Murph” Murphy, the Founder & CEO of Afterburner, Inc. and business speaker, has a unique and powerful mix of leadership skills in both the military …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Georgia, United States
Scott O’Grady
Air Force Pilot Shot Down in Bosnia Whose Story Inspired "Behind Enemy Lines"
Air Force Pilot Shot Down in Bosnia Whose Story Inspired “Behind Enemy Lines” Captain Scott O’Grady was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 12, 1965. He moved with his family to Long Beach, California in 1970, then to Ridgewood, …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Texas, United States
Eric O’Neill
Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker, National Security Strategist at VMWare Carbon Black, Bestselling Author, Former FBI, and Inspiration for the Film Breach
Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker, National Security Strategist at VMWare Carbon Black, Bestselling Author, Former FBI, and Inspiration for the Film Breach In 2001, Eric O’Neill helped capture the most notorious spy in United States history: Robert Hanssen, a 25-year veteran of …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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District Of Columbia, United States
Gus Pagonis
Retired Three-Star General and Bestselling Author of Moving Mountains: Lessons in Leadership and Logistics From the Gulf War
Retired Three-Star General and Bestselling Author of Moving Mountains: Lessons in Leadership and Logistics From the Gulf War When it comes to expertise in logistics and overall leadership in management of very complex projects and organizations, few people are better …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Pennsylvania, United States
Dave Pelzer
Best-Selling Author and Inspirational Survivor
Best-Selling Author and Inspirational Survivor In a word, Dave Pelzer embodies Esprit: Spirit, Humor & Wit. As a child, his resilience enabled him to overcome extreme life-threatening obstacles. As an adult, for over 20 years, Dave’s inspirational work has encouraged …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
Charles Plumb
North Vietnamese Prisoner Of War; Author, I'm No Hero; Motivating and Compelling Speaker
North Vietnamese Prisoner Of War; Author, I’m No Hero; Motivating and Compelling Speaker Captain Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and went on to fly the F-4 Phantom jet on 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam. …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
Dick Rutan
Voyager Pilot, Adventurer and Aviation Pioneer
Voyager Pilot, Adventurer and Aviation Pioneer As a Tactical Air Command fighter pilot during most of his two decades in the Air Force, Dick Rutan flew 325 combat missions in Vietnam, 105 of them as a member of a high-risk …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
David Rutherford
Former U.S. Navy SEAL, Behavioral Training Specialist, Dynamic Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer
Former U.S. Navy SEAL, Behavioral Training Specialist, Dynamic Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer David Rutherford – is an internationally known motivational personality who’s message has reached over 20 million people worldwide with his incredibly unique motivational speaking, writing, coaching, and …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Florida, United States
Jan Scruggs
A Vietnam vet who raised all the money for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from private funds
Vietnam Vet Who Raised All Funding for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from Private Funds Vietnam veteran Jan Scruggs started and directed the enormously successful effort to create a national memorial to those Americans who served their country in the Vietnam …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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District Of Columbia, United States
Afterburner Seminars
Former Fighter Pilots, U.S. Navy SEALs and Other Elite Military Keynote Speakers on Accelerating Performance Through Flawless Execution
Former Fighter Pilots, U.S. Navy SEALs and Other Elite Military Keynote Speakers on Accelerating Performance Through Flawless Execution Afterburner Inc is a team of elite military professionals that are experts in helping your team pursue Flawless Execution. Using Afterburner’s Flawless …
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Georgia, United States
Major General Perry Smith
Retired Major General, television analyst and best-selling author of Rules and Tools for Leaders
Retired Major General, Television Analyst and Best-Selling Author of Rules and Tools for Leaders Major General Perry M. Smith is an internationally known speaker, TV commentator, and bestselling author. Hundreds of millions of television viewers world-wide have come to …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Georgia, United States
Captain “Sully” Sullenberger
“Miracle on the Hudson” Captain and Best-Selling Author
“Miracle on the Hudson” Captain and Best-Selling Author Ambassador “Sully” Sullenberger has been dedicated to the pursuit of safety his entire adult life. He recently served as the U.S. Ambassador and Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a …
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Scott Waddle
Former Commander of the USS Greeneville, Safety and Ethics Expert, and Author of The Right Thing
Former Commander of the USS Greeneville, Safety and Ethics Expert, and Author of The Right Thing At the age of 38, Scott Waddle was selected to become the Commanding Officer of USS Greeneville (SSN 772) an improved Los Angeles Class …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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North Carolina, United States
Rob Waldo Waldman
Decorated Combat Air Force Fighter Pilot and Best-Selling Author, Never Fly Solo
Decorated Combat Air Force Fighter Pilot and Best-Selling Author, Never Fly Solo Lt. Col. (ret.) Rob ‘Waldo’ Waldman – The Wingman – is a Hall of Fame leadership speaker and author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Georgia, United States
James Woolsey
Former Director of the CIA, Ambassador, and Under Secretary of the Navy, and Green Neoconservative
Former Director of the CIA, Ambassador, and Under Secretary of the Navy, and Green Neoconservative R. James Woolsey is a Venture Partner with VantagePoint Venture Partners and is the Annenberg Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University; …
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$50,000 or greater
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District Of Columbia, United States