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What Is the Sheriff of Baghdad's Real Name? The Story Behind \"Shrek\ He/Him
the Sheriff of Baghdad → John McPhee
the Sheriff of Baghdad's real name is John McPhee.
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- the Sheriff of Baghdad
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- John McPhee
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The Sheriff of Baghdad's real name is John McPhee. Known as "Shrek," he is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major who served in the 75th Ranger Regiment and Delta Force, and he founded the training company SOB Tactical.
How he got the name
McPhee says "Sheriff of Baghdad" came from joke T-shirts a State Department friend made at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. He wore them to training and competitions until the name stuck, and later he named his business after it. (greenberetfoundation.org) A documentary says "Shrek" started as a teammate's joke after McPhee moved a pallet without a forklift. (youtube.com)
Amazing facts
- He started his Army career in the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, then went through the Special Forces Q Course. (greenberetfoundation.org)
- He served as a Sergeant Major in Delta Force. (shawnryanshow.com)
- "SOB" in SOB Tactical stands for Sheriff of Baghdad. (shawnryanshow.com)
- He hosts the Sheriff of Baghdad Podcast. (sobpodcast.libsyn.com)
FAQ
What is the Sheriff of Baghdad's real name?
John McPhee.
Why is John McPhee called Shrek?
A documentary says it began as a teammate's joke comparing him to the ogre after he moved a pallet by hand.
What is SOB Tactical?
McPhee's training company. SOB stands for Sheriff of Baghdad.