Army Ranger and 20 years of War | Mike Burke

Listen to this episode from Into The Breach on Spotify. Michael Burke is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with over 24 years of service, including 16 years in Special Operations and 14 combat deployments—most of them with the 75th Ranger Regiment. He served during the Regiment’s most pivotal years, as it evolved into a premier Special Operations fighting force. Throughout his career, Mike played a key role in developing the tactics and doctrine that helped shape the modern Ranger Regiment.As the host of the Legends of the 75th Podcast, Mike brings firsthand insight, seasoned leadership, and a deep reverence for the Regiment’s legacy to every episode. Through powerful, in-depth conversations with some of the Regiment’s most iconic Rangers, he captures the real stories of heroism, sacrifice, and brotherhood—preserving Ranger history and amplifying the voices of those who lived it.Off the mic, Mike serves as Executive Director of Legends of the 75th, a nonprofit dedicated to honoring and professionally documenting the Regiment’s legacy. He also brings his leadership experience to the private sector as Senior Vice President of Operational Strategic Support at Main Street Auto.