This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Terry Kim, who grew up in Queens, NY. Inspired by his brother, a Marine, Terry decided to enlist in the Marine Corps. Though he initially hoped to join the infantry, he took his family's advice and signed up as an Armorer. Despite their hopes, his role did not shield him from the harsh realities of war.

In this episode, Terry shares his experiences from his deployments to Okinawa and Iraq, including his time stationed at Camp Fallujah, where his unit faced 160 casualties and lost 8 members in combat. Terry also reflects on how these experiences have impacted his life after the military as he navigates the challenges of returning to civilian life.

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Video Chapters:
00:28 Early Life
3:03 Military Influence
08:27 Boot Camp
16:11 Entering the Fleet
25:42 First Deployment
34:35 Truck Platoon
40:06 Into Iraq
1:05:10 Coming Home
1:10:10 The Transition
1:13:48 Societal Plague


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This week's episode of Urban Valor features Army Ranger Veteran and Netflix series host Cameron Fath. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Thousand Oaks, CA, Cameron’s fascination with guns and tactical training led him to enlist in the Army with a Ranger contract. Cameron details the relentless challenges of the Ranger selection process and the intense experiences that shaped him into one of America’s elite warriors.

He also opens up about his time in Syria, working in the operation room and witnessing the harsh realities of combat casualties. Cameron reflects on the struggles of returning to civilian life and how he found a new path as the host of Netflix's "Toughest Forces on Earth."

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Video Chapters
10:27 Boot Camp
35:19 Ranger Selection
46:42 Cole Rangers
1:00:36 2nd Ranger Battalion
1:08:21 Full Eagle
1:20:53 Ranger School
1:46:14 Into the Fire
2:00:22 Riot Control
2:03:30 The Transition


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This week's Urban Valor features retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Mick Simonelli from Providence, Rhode Island. As a young innovator, Mick almost got swept out to sea while testing an experiment. He began his military career in the Army Reserves as a Military Police Officer before becoming an active-duty officer through OCS.

Mick talks about his role as Comptroller in Afghanistan, where he managed $400 million in cash to build the Afghan National Army. He describes undercover missions into Afghan streets carrying millions in cash with only his interpreter. The episode also covers Mick's thoughts on why the Afghanistan mission failed.

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Video Chapters:
11:10 Military Career
18:14 Needs of the Army
30:13 Dogs of War
40:44 September 11
44:59 You and What Army?
1:07:26 More Money, More Problems
1:11:58 The Audit
1:16:37 Toilets, Plumbing and Glass
1:30:41 Leaving the Service

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