This chapter follows Shannon Kent's deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, focusing on her critical roles in intelligence operations and engaging with local populations. It also explores the mental health challenges faced by military personnel, including the loss of comrades and the stigma around seeking help, highlighting the toll of combat experiences. The narrative shifts to Joe and Shannon's personal journey as they navigate parenthood alongside the demands of military service, showcasing the significant changes in priorities brought about by becoming parents.
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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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