The chapter explores the struggles of qualified individuals facing bureaucratic hurdles due to medical histories, leading to difficult decisions regarding military deployment. It also delves into the emotional and logical complexities of balancing military service with parental responsibilities, reflecting on past experiences and the changing global context. Additionally, it narrates the challenges and risks faced by teams deployed in hostile environments, emphasizing the sacrifices and heroism within special operations and intelligence work.
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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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