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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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42:52

Combat in Afghanistan Ruins Independence Day for Army...

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2022/11/28

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army veteran, Bryan Martinez. Bryan grew up in Santa Ana, CA in a gang-infested neighborhood and comes from a family of immigrants. He was inspired to join the Army after seeing what America did for his parents and he wanted to give back. Bryan built camaraderie in the Army by showing his battle buddies how he and his family would grill, Mexican style. He served a combat tour in Kandahar, Afghanistan where he was continuously taking enemy fire from mortars

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64:16

Close-Quarters Battle In Fallujah | Afghanistan Chaos...

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2022/11/21

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Praxedes. This Marine is a 2x Purple Heart Recipient that saw a close-quarters battle in Fallujah, Chaos in Afghanistan, and so much more. Thomas grew up in Los Angeles, CA and wanted to be a soldier until he saw a Marine in dress blues. After the September 11th attack on America, he committed to the Marine Corps. Thomas served in the second battle of Fallujah, Iraq in 2004 where he experienced up close and personal

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50:42

Marine Wakes Up To Corpsman Drilling Metal Rod...

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2022/11/15

This week’s Urban Valor episode features retired Marine First Sergeant, Nelson Coburn. Nelson grew up in Brooklyn, NY. His biological father spent most of his life in prison, which ultimately took his life. Nelson spent approximately 22 years in the Marines. He began as a mortarman and served as a Drill Instructor, Marine Security Guard, Scout Sniper Platoon Sergeant, and Personal Security Detail for the Commanding General. Nelson repeatedly found himself in trouble throughout his enlistment, but

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51:50

From SoCal Gangster To Army Ranger Warrior! (OG...

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2022/11/07

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army Ranger veteran, Angel Cortes (aka OG Pumpkin). Angel grew up poor and malnourished and wound up getting jumped into a gang. As a gangster, he found himself selling guns and drugs and running the streets. Eventually, Angel decided to make a life change and enlisted in the Army. He served multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and became one of the best of the best, an Army Ranger. Since transitioning out of the military, Angel has become a

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50:23

Wounded Sniper Plays Dead as Enemies Approach...

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2022/10/31

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine Scout Sniper & Vietnam combat veteran, RJ Jackson. RJ enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1966 after hearing one of his good friends was shot and killed in Vietnam. He was selected to become a scout sniper after demonstrating expert proficiency with his rifle. During his tour in Vietnam, RJ was ambushed and wounded multiple times. During one ambush he was hit with a grenade and took shrapnel all over his body. As he lay on the ground to play dead,

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64:23

Marine Combat Veteran Recalls Digging Up Bodies in...

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2022/10/25

Today's story on Urban Valor brings us Sergeant E-5, Michael Delery from the United States Marine Corps. Mike shares his story about what led him to the military, his combat stories, and how his military transition has been since serving. Mike's story is unbelievable, and his storytelling will make you feel like you were there! Please give Mike words of encouragement, ask questions, and give your thoughts on Urban Valor in the comments so we can adapt our content to best serve YOU, the

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51:09

Retired Marine Uses Military Skills To Grow...

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2022/10/17

This week’s Urban Valor episode features retired Marine GySgt., Andrew Cruz. Andrew was born in southern California but went to live in Costa Rica at the age of 1. Around the age of 4, he and his mom came back to the states with help from coyotes to cross the border. Andrew joined the Marines as a supply guy and eventually got into recruiting where he spent most of his military career. In this episode, Andrew throws out so many gems about how he used the skills acquired in the Marines to start and

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47:13

How Marine Legal Admin Got Accepted Into Special...

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2022/10/10

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Kyle Hiner. On his 22nd birthday, Kyle was in a vehicle that crashed into a tree and sent him through the windshield. That incident made him realize he needed to make changes in his life. He enlisted into the Marine Corps shortly after on an open contract hoping to land an amphibious assault job. During Bootcamp, Kyle learned he was going to be a Legal Admin. He accepted it with pride and was happy to be a Marine. Kyle then found himself

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50:47

Army Combat Veteran Turns Pro Skater 🛹

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2022/10/03

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army combat veteran Logan Joyce. Logan grew up in Orange County, CA. Growing up, he got into trouble with the law and spent a little time in jail. Logan was an avid skater, but people in his life told him that skating wasn’t a wise decision to pursue for his career. His older brothers inspired him to join the military. Logan became a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist. He ended up on a combat deployment to Iraq attached to an Infantry

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49:29

Marine Anti-Terrorism Unit to 3rd Battalion 7th...

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2022/09/26

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran, Jose Guevara. Jose spent the first half of his enlistment attached to the Marine Security Force Battalion out of Bangor, WA. He spent countless hours training and becoming proficient with close-quarters battle and recaptured tactics for urban warfare.Jose then got attached to 3rd Battalion 7th Marines out of 29 Palms, CA with whom he would conduct a combat deployment to Iraq. Jose gives great insight on performing at a high level in the

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47:11

Taliban Lured Into The Scopes Of Marine Scout Snipers 🇺🇸

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2022/09/19

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine Scout Sniper veteran, Luke Hamilton. Luke was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. His love for the outdoors inspired him to join the Marines. Luke signed up for the infantry and quickly became a Scout Sniper. He talked about at least a dozen Taliban fighters getting eliminated after attacking Marines and running towards his team of Scout Snipers while conducting combat missions in Afghanistan. Luke owns “Sinner Mass” where they build custom guns and

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50:37

Marine Combat Veteran With 24th MEU During Invasion...

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2022/09/12

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine combat veteran, Jose Gasca. Jose grew up in the gang projects of Los Angeles during the early 80’s. He was inspired by his older brother to join the Marines and was a member of the Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team for his first assignment.Jose then got attached to 2/2 Fox Co. and went with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Ops Capable) during the invasion of Iraq. Since getting out of the Marines, Jose founded Fighting Hole Jiu Jitsu, a

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51:24

Marine Helps Teammate Save Face After Being Hit With...

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2022/09/05

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine combat veteran, Nick Rodriguez. Nick was inspired to join the Marines by his older brother. During his second tour to Iraq Nick volunteered for another combat deployment and found himself conducting combat missions in Afghanistan just two weeks after arriving home from Iraq. While in Afghanistan Nick displayed an amazing gesture of brotherhood by helping a fellow teammate save face moments after being hit by a heavy IED.

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52:56

Widow Shares Unfortunate Loss Of Marine Combat...

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2022/08/29

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Cassandra Fuentes. Cassandra is the widow of Marine combat veteran, Steven Osborne, who unfortunately took his life on March 10, 2022. Cassandra details what it was like living with a veteran who struggled with PTSD. She walks us through what transpired the day Steven took his life. Cassandra also shares fond memories of Steven and how he was a great father to their son. Her courage and strength during this discussion are incredible and we truly hope

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45:04

Multiple Tragedies During Enlistment for Black Hawk...

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2022/08/22

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army combat veteran, Humberto Navarez. Humberto spent 20 years in the Army as a Black Hawk Mechanic. He served 4 combat tours in Iraq and has witnessed multiple tragedies during his time in service from gunshot wound victims to unfortunate suicides while deployed overseas.Navarez opens up during this interview and we're so thankful for his courage and willingness to share his incredible story! We're also appreciative, and think we can speak for the

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48:51

Marines Vehicle Hit By 57mm Chinese Rocket Propelled...

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2022/08/15

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine combat veteran, Jon Shower. Jon began his enlistment in a Marine Sniper platoon but voluntarily transferred to an infantry unit so he can deploy sooner. He served two combat tours in Iraq and was inside the first vehicle to ever get hit by a 57mm Chinese Rocket Propelled IED. Upon transitioning out of the Marine Corps, Jon slept in his car parked in front of LA Fitness for three days and eventually landed a job there.To show love and support to Marine

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53:46

Warrior Recovers Marine Killed In Action Out Of Canal...

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2022/08/08

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine combat veteran, Ryan Paulk. Ryan felt obligated to serve after the 9/11 attack on America. He enlisted in the Marine Corps as an Infantry Assaultman. Ryan conducted multiple combat deployments and shared with us the time he and his unit were hunting down an enemy sniper in Fallujah as a kid who was shot in the head by the Iraqi sniper while he was running up to Ryan. He also talks us through recovering a Marine killed in action from a canal in Iraq

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48:46

Navy Veteran From Gang Neighborhood To TOPGUN...

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2022/08/01

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Aviation Mechanic Navy Veteran, Cesar Gallegos. Cesar grew up in a rough gang neighborhood in Pomona, CA. He’s a first-generation Mexican American and enlisted in the Navy to be able to provide for his family. He shares a story that impacted him on his first deployment about a pilot who saved his crew but was unable to save himself. Cesar had a successful transition out of the Navy landing a job with SpaceX and discusses the importance of being prepared to

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49:39

Army Combat Veteran Bronze Star Recipient Among First...

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2022/07/25

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army combat veteran & retired Lieutenant Colonel, Joyce Griggs. Joyce has seen it all in the intelligence community. She was among the first females to pass jump school and earn her airborne wings. Joyce also received a Bronze Star for the numerous lives she and her team saved during combat operations overseas. She had a secret clearance that authorized her to see some of what the president saw and has served beside some of America’s top executives

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Army Vietnam Veteran Loses Fingers & Goes Blind for 6...

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2022/07/18

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army Vietnam veteran, Travis Mayfield. Travis served in Vietnam from 1967-1968. He was sent to the field to disarm booby traps before an enemy combatant detonated one as he was attempting to disarm it. Travis struggled with military transition back to civilian life, and things got hard, but he kept fighting, and in time, pulled himself out of the hardship! He became an entrepreneur running a gym called Next Level Fitness & Wellness Center in Irvine, CA.If

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