FBI SWAT Sniper: The Shot That Saved His Team | Jeremy Rebmann

What does it feel like to make a decision that saves your teammates but stays with you forever?

In this episode of Combat Story, we sit down with Jeremy Rebmann, former FBI Special Agent, SWAT Sniper, and author of "Send Me", to walk through the reality of high-risk operations inside the United States.

This is a series of moments where everything is on the line.

From searching for purpose and brotherhood early in life, to operating on FBI SWAT teams for over two decades, to making split-second decisions under pressure, this conversation gives a real look at what the job actually demands.

“All I could think was… he’s going to kill my teammates.”

What follows is instinct, training, and responsibility colliding in real time.

We cover:

FBI SWAT sniper operations explained Real hostage rescue and manhunt stories What happens in a split-second lethal force decision The mental and emotional impact after the mission Brotherhood, leadership, and life after service.

Combat Story isn’t about headlines or highlight reels. It’s about understanding what actually happens in these moments.

Jeremy Rebmann is a former FBI Special Agent and SWAT sniper with over 20 years of experience, including 21 years on an FBI SWAT team. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he began his career in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations before transitioning to the FBI. He served as a SWAT operator, sniper, team leader, and instructor, working high-risk missions including hostage rescues, barricaded subjects, and manhunts. Jeremy is the author of Send Me: Chronicles of an FBI Sniper, offering a real-world look at elite law enforcement operations, team culture, and the weight of the job.

AJ Pasciuti is a retired Marine Force Recon Scout Sniper and Infantry Weapons Officer (Marine Gunner), author of Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life, and host of the Combat Story Podcast, where veterans share honest, unfiltered stories of service, leadership, and life after combat.

Book (Darkhorse): https://www.amazon.com/Darkhorse-Harnessing-Hidden-Potential-Life/dp/1400254973 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajpasciuti/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-pasciuti/ Website: https://www.ajpasciuti.com/

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