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Episode 261 – The Fog of War and Humanity with Lt. Col. Chad Lennon (Part 1)
In this powerful first conversation, host Richard Acritelli welcomes Lieutenant Colonel Chad Lennon, U.S. Marine Corps officer and Suffolk County Legislator, to share his journey from a small-town kid on Long Island to a leader shaped by 9/11 and a career of service.
Lennon reflects on his childhood in Bayville, his love of sports, and the leadership lessons that carried him from the baseball diamond to the Marine Corps. He recounts his college years at Wagner, where he witnessed the September 11th attacks from Staten Island and felt the pull to serve his country. With candor, Lennon discusses construction work, education, and ultimately his decision to join the Marines as an officer.
This episode offers a deeply personal look at how formative experiences, family influence, and national tragedy can chart the path toward military service. It sets the stage for Part 2, where Lennon details his deployment to Afghanistan.