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#127 After Dark:  Fitness, Rescue Swimming & LowCountry Range Days with Donnie Walker

June 09, 20251 min read

#127 Fitness, Rescue Swimming & LowCountry Range Days with Donnie Walker

In today's After Dark episode, I sit down with former US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer - Donnie Walker.

With over 20 years of service, Donnie shares his journey from military life to becoming a range event organizer and more.

We discuss his background, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the exciting launch of LowCountry Range Days, where he uses his expertise to create community-based shooting events.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:50 Donnie's Job

10:17 Donnie Background

16:22 Challenges In The Marine

20:04 Life Of A Rescue Swimmer

36:09 Fitness And Performance Of A Rescue Swimmer

53:29 Longevity Of A Rescue Swimmer

57:30 Donnie's Retirement

01:00:44 Donnie And Blue Force Gear

01:18:23 Working On Films

01:25:56 Low Country Range Days Event

01:53:35 Find Out More About The Event

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