The chapter delves into the rigorous language training for military assignments post 9-11, emphasizing the pressure to excel in languages like Arabic and Russian. It narrates the experiences of individuals undergoing intense testing and direct allocation to language groups, showcasing the demanding nature of the training protocols. The chapter also discusses the speaker's uncertainty about battalion deployments in Afghanistan and transitions to the story of Shannon, a determined young girl inspired by the events of 9/11 to pursue a career in the military.
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"Send Me: The True Story of a Mother At War", by Joe Kent.
Joe Kent is a retired 20-year-veteran of our nation’s Special Forces and a widower raising his two young sons in Yacolt, Washington State. His first wife, who also served, was killed while fighting ISIS in Syria. Four years later, he married Heather Kaiser.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:45 - Joe Kent. Early Days.
0:09:50 - Entering The Military.
0:21:51 - Selection.
0:29:22 - Shannon Kent.
0:55:57 - Baghdad 2007.
0:58:34 - Meeting Shannon.
1:16:50 - Iraq 2011.
1:57:10 - The Last Deployment.
2:00:45 - Tragedy Strikes.
2:22:22 - Joe Kent Running For Congress.
2:42:06 - How To Stay On The Path.
3:03:53 - Closing Gratitude.
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