The Greatest Victory Ep.1: Joe Hildebrand — The Story Behind A24’s Warfare

Thank you to our veterans. At Shield AI, we’re proud to have so many veterans among our ranks who have dedicated their lives to protecting others. Their experiences, leadership, and passion for service help shape who we are and drive our mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. One of those veterans is Joe Hildebrand, a former Navy SEAL whose story embodies resilience and service in action. During the Battle of Ramadi, Joe was severely injured by an IED attack, which was later portrayed in the 2025 A24 film Warfare, inspired by his platoon’s experience. He suffered devastating injuries to his legs, but his determination drove him to a full recovery. He went on to serve 26 years in the Navy before joining Shield AI as a Senior Customer Trainer for Hivemind Vision Systems. Today, Joe continues his commitment to service by supporting our customers as they adopt next-generation autonomous systems, helping provide the tools best equipped to both confront modern warfare and buy diplomacy another day. “Service doesn't end with taking the uniform off. You just transition to a different battlefield.” - Joe Hildebrand This Veterans Day, we thank Joe and all veterans for their service and sacrifice. Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.