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Urban Valor: the podcast

Welcome to Urban Valor, where we hear the stories of our veteran heroes in their own words. Within these vet interviews, you"ll hear everything from combat stories, life stories pre/post military, military transition, and everything in between. Our interviews aren"t just war stories or combat veteran interviews, but interviews from any military veteran willing to share. Our mission is to educate the masses with what military veterans go through while serving their country and how life has been since

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46:58

From Jehovah's Witness to MARINE SPECIALIST: Juan's...

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2023/09/12

In this week's episode of Urban Valor, we shine a spotlight on Juan Marquez, a Marine veteran with an inspiring journey. Hailing from a quaint town in Northeast Oklahoma, Juan's upbringing was shaped by its small community atmosphere. His high school graduating class comprised a mere 56 students, a testament to the tight-knit nature of his environment.Juan's journey was marked by its remarkable distinctiveness, largely shaped by his upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness. This

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79:25

Marine Assaulted by Superior Ahead of Combat Deployment

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2023/09/04

In this deeply personal video, Krishna America Flores, a dedicated member of the US Marines, shares her poignant journey from enlistment to combat deployment. Born in New York and having grown up with a backdrop of the El Salvador Civil War, Flores enlisted as a Private First Class and quickly rose through the ranks. Her story takes us from the bustling streets of New York to the challenging terrains of Okinawa deployment and the war in Iraq. As a female marine, she faced unique challenges,

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71:32

MARSOC Eliminates Rogue Afghan Soldier Behind 3...

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2023/08/28

In this week's Urban Valor episode, Marine veteran Don Tran takes the spotlight. Don's upbringing was in Long Beach, CA. Despite multiple arrests during his juvenile years, he made a pivotal decision to enlist in the Marine Corps, seeking a transformative path for his life. Don went on his Marine Corps journey as an 0341 Mortarman, gradually progressing to become a part of the Marine Special Operations Community.Through numerous combat deployments, Don drew upon his training and

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50:53

Army Soldier’s Battle with Childhood Trauma and Cancer

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2023/08/21

This week's episode of Urban Valor introduces Jesse Galvan, an Army veteran hailing from the Inland Empire of Southern California. Jesse's early life was marked by a deeply challenging experience of childhood sexual trauma, significantly shaping his upbringing. As he approached adulthood, a pivotal decision arose when his father presented him with a choice between pursuing higher education and enlisting in the military.Opting to embark on a path of service, Jesse joined the Army as a

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45:59

Marine Vet’s Near-Death Van Accident to Military...

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2023/08/14

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran, Spencer Zeisset, also known as Z. Z grew up in Bethalto, Illinois. As a kid, he and his friends would create fight games and engage in hand-to-hand combat. On one occasion, Z's eye was nearly injured by a sharpened spear during one of these games. He recounts the incident when he was sent flying through a van window as it rolled over and came to a stop on top of him.Z's inspiration to become a Marine was ignited by playing video

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79:33

Army Paratroopers Confront Iraqi Combatants in...

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2023/08/07

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army veteran, Fernando Arroyo. Fernando grew up in Bell Gardens, CA where he witnessed gang violence from a young age. Since a kid, he’d been interested in joining the military, but the 9/11 attack on America solidified it. Fernando enlisted into the Army on a paratrooper contract. He’s conducted multiple combat deployments and speaks on the difficulty of transition after his experience in the military. Fernando has also written a book called “The Shadow of

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50:44

Gunny Clause: From the Battlefields of Iraq to...

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2023/07/31

This week’s Urban Valor episode features retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant, Robert Porter aka “Bar.” Bar grew up in Albany, New York and was adopted as a child. He talks us through 21 years in the Marine Corps in occupations not limited to Military Police, criminal investigations, Drill Instructor, and Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. Upon transitioning, Bar began helping out with Toys for Tots, which led to his festive transformation to Gunny Clause.#military #veteran #urbanvalor #army

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50:27

From Poverty to Patriot: Immigrant’s Journey in the...

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2023/07/25

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine and Army veteran Jose Valenzuela. Jose was born in Mexicali, Mexico. He grew up in poverty and came to the United States around the age of 7. In today's episode, Jose shares of his immigrant journey to the United States and the U.S. Military. After Marine recruiters visited his high school, he was inspired to join the military. Jose spent 13 years in the Marines and 7 years in the Army before retiring as a Staff Sergeant. He’s conducted several

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70:16

Surviving Nasiriyah’s “Ambush Alley” During 2003 Iraq...

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2023/07/17

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Miguel Linares. Miguel was born in Westminster, CA. He enlisted in the Marine Corps as an Aviation Mechanic, but after 9/11, Miguel wanted to fight and changed his job to Infantry Rifleman. He got what he asked for and fought through Nasiriyah’s “Ambush Alley” during the Iraq invasion of 2003. Miguel recalls and shares vivid details of the War in Iraq, and Ambush Alley in today's episode.Miguel talks us through what life was like for him

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48:25

Marine Vet Transforms Military Experience into...

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2023/07/10

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Gino Garcia. Gino was born and raised in Pomona, CA. At the age of 14, he joined the Devil Pups program, which inspired him to want to become a United States Marine. Gino initially wanted to enlist in the infantry; however, some of his veteran family members convinced him to choose an occupation that would make for a smoother transition back into the civilian world, so he picked supply. He conducted three deployments during his enlistment

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38:44

Marine’s Reenlistment Orders Denied Over Tattoo...

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2023/07/03

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran, Ryan Coughlin. Ryan grew up in North Brookfield Massachusetts. He was inspired to join the Marines by his Marine veteran grandfather who fought in Iwo Jima during WWII. Ryan served two combat deployments to Afghanistan. He talks about how his deployments made him appreciate his life in America. Towards the end of his enlistment, Ryan succeeded in qualifying for a lateral move to Explosives Ordinance Disposal but was denied reenlistment because

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56:58

Marines Endure Fierce Combat After Seizing Taliban...

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2023/06/27

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Nivardo Gonzalez. Nivardo grew up in Long Beach, CA. He wasn’t interested in college, so he enlisted in the Marine Corp as an Infantry Rifleman. Nivardo conducted two combat deployments during his enlistment. During one of those deployments, he and his unit were met with intense combat after occupying a Taliban stronghold known as the “Green House.” Nivardo leaves us with how his experience in the military changed his life and what he’s doing

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72:57

Army Ranger Veteran Brings Us Inside Pat Tillman’s...

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2023/06/19

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army Ranger veteran Brad Jacobson. Brad grew up in Washington State as a Mormon. Once he stopped attending church, his mom kicked him out of the house. While homeless, Brad enlisted in the Army to change his situation and became an Army Ranger. He would conduct multiple combat deployments. One of which involved the death and cover-up of former NFL player and Army Ranger, Pat Tillman. Brad takes us inside what occurred on that tragic day and leaves us with how

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43:40

From the Frontlines: Combat Marine Recounts Iraq...

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2023/06/12

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran, Roland Vandenberg. Roland was born in Inglewood, CA and grew up in the desert of Lake Los Angeles. He came up in the party crew scene of the 90’s and was kicked out of multiple high schools. Roland made his way into the Marine Corps and ended up on the frontlines during the Invasion of Iraq in March 2003. He would go on to conduct multiple deployments and had to medically retire due to an injury he sustained while in service. Roland is now

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48:29

Air Force Load Master Endures Prisoner Of War Training

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2023/06/05

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Navy and Air Force veteran Gary Mathieson. Gary was born on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, where his father was flying B-52s as a Bombardier Navigator. Growing up around pilots his entire life inspired him to enlist in the military, and when the Gulf War began, Gary felt the need to serve. Gary’s job required him to be prepared to survive being captured, which entailed him partaking in strenuous training and overcoming his fear of claustrophobia and

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47:39

Army Veteran Faced 15 Years In Prison After Seeking...

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2023/05/30

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army veteran Travis Story. Travis grew up in Villa Park, CA. He was the youngest of five boys. His father’s rule for the boys was they had to leave the house at the age of 18, which was part of Travis’ inspiration for joining the Army. He enlisted as a Black Hawk Helicopter Mechanic and got married while on active duty. As Travis’ marriage fell apart, so did his mental health. He attempted to get help while on active duty to no avail. His actions, due to his

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54:17

Army Combat Veteran Punished After Reporting Hazing

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2023/05/22

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army veteran Luke Simianer. Luke was born in Nebraska, then moved to Virginia, and grew up in Section 8 housing. The 9/11 attacks inspired him to enlist in the Army. Luke was only 17 when he went through Army Airborne school. He did a combat deployment to Afghanistan, where he had quite the experience with snipers, hard drives, and donkeys, to say the least. Luke was reprimanded by his command after making an anonymous video about being hazed. After working

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74:22

2X Purple Heart Marine Punished After Severe Brain...

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2023/05/16

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Keene Sherburne. Keene grew up in California’s high desert. His Vietnam veteran father was a “prepper”, which led to law enforcement conducting 19 searches on their home. After Keene’s parents went to jail, he was forced to fend for himself at the age of 15. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and became an infantry machine gunner. While in Iraq, Keene was blown up twice and received two purple hearts. Due to his severe brain trauma, he was forced

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46:59

Marine Veteran’s Depression Leads To Attempted...

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2023/05/08

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Joel Ramirez. He grew up in Salem, Oregon, and found himself getting into many fights. Joel enlisted into the National Guard; however, his older brother was enlisted in the Marines and forced Joel to retract his enlistment so he could also go to the Marines. He enlisted into the Marine Corps as an 0311 Rifleman. Joel had a rough time as a new Marine and endured a lot of hazing. He had the opportunity to experience many different cultures

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52:24

Soldier’s Quest To Understand Navy Son’s Tragic Death

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2023/05/01

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army Sergeant First Class, Umar Arrastia. As of this interview, he’s served 23 years in the National Guard with the last 13 years being on active duty. Umar talks about his experience in the Army and being overseas in combat, however, he wanted to speak mostly about his late son, Jibreel Arrastia, who passed away in 2020 while enlisted in the Navy. Umar was out celebrating the completion of a course he attended for the Army when he received a phone call from

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