The chapter follows the speaker's path from enlisting in the military to undergoing intense training in the Ranger program before transitioning to Special Forces. It explores the challenges, adrenaline, and camaraderie experienced during combat training as a soldier, detailing the rigorous physical and mental demands faced in elite military units. The speaker reflects on the decision-making process and personal challenges encountered while transitioning to a specialized unit post-9/11, providing insights into the selective and demanding nature of these military operations.
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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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