Shawn Ryan (United States Navy)
American podcaster and Navy SEAL

Summary
Shawn Ryan Palmisano is an American podcaster and former U.S. Navy SEAL and Blackwater contractor for the Global Response Staff (GRS), a paramilitary security wing of the CIA. Known for hosting the eponymous Shawn Ryan Show, he is also the founder and CEO of Vigilance Elite, a tactical training company.
Originally created by FieldVends
1/12/2025, 11:42:33 PM
Modified
5/25/2026, 11:02:58 PM
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