EP 08: "What They Don't Tell You About War" - The Truth About Afghanistan

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Warrior. Survivor. Grunt by Choice. Ronny Bruce first joined the Marines hoping to serve on the front lines, but found himself stuck in a quiet role. Years later, at 32, he made a bold choice: re-enlist as an Army infantryman, this time determined to see real combat. What followed was a journey through the heart of war that would change him forever. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Afghanistan veteran Ronny Bruce opens up about the brutal realities of combat. The chaos. The brotherhood. The impossible choices. And the invisible wounds that linger long after the last bullet is fired. From firefights in the desert to sleepless nights back home, this is a story of survival, trauma, and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered what war really does to a person — mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Watch until the end. You’ll walk away changed. Ronny's Website: https://www.atlienlit.com/ Buy the "Grunts of Wrath" on Amazon or Listen Free on Audible : https://www.amazon.com/Grunts-Wrath-Memoir-Ronny-Bruce/dp/B0CW522K3M Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:37) Ronny's Background & Military Service (12:10) Basic Training (20:40) Deployed in Afghanistan (44:44) First Mounted Patrol with Afghan National Army (01:03:00) Firefights (01:08:02) Most Hated Mission: BDA (01:24:38) Firefight Looking for Bowe Bergdahl (01:38:08) Taliban (02:04:11) Most Attacked Base in Afghanistan (02:15:14) Escorted Back to FOB After Eight Months in Iraq (02:19:03) November 4th BDA Mission (02:59:02) End of Deployment (03:10:38) The Grunts of Wrath (03:19:34) Ronny's Vietnam Vet Father Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UvdMjkOkOgoHM2yIckhlh?si=dcb8d3f6ff96428a Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-humanography/id1854840136 Music from Upbeat: Psycho - Alex Bess