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Personal Journey of Deployment, Combat, and Recovery
This chapter follows the speaker's deployment to Afghanistan as an AFL advanced force operator, reflecting on their arrival at Bagram Air Force Base, witnessing a firefight in Kabul, and the impact of 9/11 on young soldiers. It also discusses a faith-based program for military veterans' mental health recovery and the speaker's lifelong passion for jiu-jitsu, emphasizing its role as an outlet and coping mechanism. Additionally, the chapter delves into the mental aspects and personal achievements in martial arts and coaching.