Mike Ergo

Guests Mike Ergo, a former Marine team leader, and Ronaldo Aponte, a company medic, share gripping insights from the Battle of Fallujah, discussing not only the intense combat but also the deep emotional scars left behind. Kathleen Faircloth remembers her son, a lance corporal who lost his life in the battle, reflecting on the profound impact of war on families. The conversation explores themes of grief, the struggles of veterans adjusting to civilian life, and the urgent need for better mental health support within the military community.

Mike Ergo, a team leader for the US Marines Alpha Company during the Battle of Fallujah, shares a harrowing yet enlightening perspective on his wartime experiences. Alongside journalist Thomas Brennan, they discuss the moral complexities and emotional aftermath of combat. They reflect on the profound grief experienced by families and veterans, highlighting their struggles with loss and the quest for healing. Their stories reveal how the horrors of war shape lasting impressions, echoing a journey of resilience and reconnection in the wake of trauma.