# Under Fire: Navy Airman Ryan Blackwell’s Tactical Survival

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Podcast: [Stories of Special Forces Operators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stories-of-special-forces-operators-4000852)
Published: 2026-07-20T10:10:02+00:00
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When an active shooter turned a military installation into a combat zone, Navy Airman Ryan Blackwell found himself staring down the barrel of a weapon. Drawing on base-level readiness and pure instinct, Blackwell’s split-second decisions during the assault highlight the realities of survival under extreme duress. This episode breaks down the raw mechanics of an insider threat encounter and the warrior mindset required to survive it.

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