Join Peggy ‘The Enforcer’ Jones and ‘Granny’ Lisa Kraft as they interview Brian Buckley.

As a Special Operations Team Commander with Marine Raiders, Bryan led multiple teams in deployments to Operation Enduring Freedom-Trans Sahara (Africa), South East Asia, and Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan (Helmand Province).

Developed rapport with numerous host nation forces, enhanced capability and capacity within the host nation units, and briefed US Ambassadors. Led a 20 man Marine Raider Team to Afghanistan that mentored, trained, and conducted over 40 combat operations with an Afghan Special Operations Battalion.

Bryan also deployed twice to Operation Iraqi Freedom with Marine Infantry and Marine Reconnaissance.

Bryan is the Founder, President/CEO of Helmand Valley Growers Company. HVGC was founded by United States Special Operations Veterans (Marine Raiders).

Since its inception, HVGC has been in discussions with some of the cannabis industry’s top researchers and has developed veteran based protocol to effectively prove the benefits of medical cannabis. 100% of Helmand Valley Growers Company profits goes toward veterans medical cannabis research.

Bryan is also the Founder of Battle Brothers Foundation (501c3). Battle Brothers Foundation empowers veterans through community-based personal development, progressive medical treatments, and economic upward mobility to better their lives and the lives of their family.

Battle Brothers Foundation was awarded an Institutional Review Board approved study to research the potential benefits that medical cannabis can provide veterans who suffer from the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress.

Bryan also serves as the Chairman of the San Diego Cannabis Chamber of Commerce.

• Bryan is a 100% Disabled Veteran
• Awarded the Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device
• Awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on the battlefield