
#126 Joe Kent - Gold Star Husband and Ex-Special Forces/CIA Operative Now Running for Congress
Shawn Ryan Show
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From Childhood Dreams to Army Enlistment
This chapter explores the speaker's early life, detailing their birth in Oregon and how their childhood interests in the outdoors and military led them to join the Boy Scouts. It reflects on the speaker's motivations for enlisting in the Army after high school, influenced by literature and historical events, as well as their parents' initial hopes for a different path. The chapter culminates with their experiences during basic training, marking the transition from civilian life to military culture.
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