In this episode of Urban Valor, we talk with US Army Veteran and double amputee Geoffrey Quevedo. Raised in Cutler, CA, in a traditional Mexican household where Spanish was his first language, Geoffrey was inspired to serve in the military by his brother-in-law, who was on active duty. He enlisted as a 19D Cavalry Scout and was deployed to Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division.

Geoffrey shares the gripping reality of his deployment, describing the intense and unpredictable danger of patrolling as a mine sweeper. He recounts the day when an explosion changed his life forever, resulting in the loss of an arm and a leg.

Sadly, Geoffrey also opens up about the devastating aftermath that his teammate faced, a journey that ended in tragedy.

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Video Chapters:
01:30 - Introduction and Background
03:16 - Family Business
06:04 - Childhood and Early Challenges
14:14 - Joining the Army
17:07 - Basic Training
22:51 - Deployment and First Missions
28:21 - Learning About IEDs
37:00 - Article 15 Incident
42:34 - Accepting Punishment
48:38 - First Day in Combat Zone
1:01:05 - Losing a Comrade
1:07:55 - Learning from Rangers
1:16:40 - Geoffrey's Own Injury
1:34:23 - Leaving the Army
1:47:53 - Honoring Fallen Comrades
1:56:53 - Importance of Healthy Coping Mechanisms


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This week, Urban Valor features Army veteran Seth Gehle, who shares his powerful and emotional story. This is a hard listen. Growing up in Lima, Ohio, Seth faced unimaginable hardships as a child, which he bravely details in this episode. Despite his challenging upbringing, Seth joined the Army Reserves as a Chemical Equipment Repairman, but the instability in his life led him to shift to active duty as an infantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division.

Seth opens up about the struggles he faced in the military, battling insecurities rooted in his past. Breaking his silence has been crucial to healing and lightening the burden he's carried for so long.

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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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