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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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93:09

Navy SEAL Joins French Foreign Legion After Jail &...

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2024/07/03

Taylor Cavanaugh's life is a rollercoaster of highs and lows that would put most action movies to shame. This San Diego kid dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL from age seven, but his path was far from straightforward. Despite multiple arrests, fights with police, and faced several years in prison!Taylor somehow made it into the elite SEALs. But the drama didn't stop there. After getting kicked out for steroid use, he hit rock bottom, living in his car. In a twist no one saw coming, Taylor

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94:57

Army Rangers Hunt High Value Targets to Kill or Capture

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2024/06/24

Growing up in Los Angeles, Alex Aguilar joined the Army at 21 to get his life on a better path. He became an elite Army Ranger, one of the toughest soldiers.In this Urban Valor episode, Alex shares his intense combat experiences hunting down and trying to capture or kill high-value targets in their own homes overseas. He talks about the life-or-death decisions he had to make on these dangerous missions.Alex also opens up about getting shot while deployed in Afghanistan. He describes recovering from

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120:24

Marines Fight Close Quarters in Fallujah & Endure the...

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2024/06/18

Join us for an in-depth interview with Jake Edwards, a former Marine Corps Sergeant, as he recounts his gripping and emotional experiences during his service from 2003 to 2009. Growing up in Charlottesville, Virginia, Jake's life took a dramatic turn when he joined the Marines, seeking purpose and direction.In this video, Jake shares harrowing stories from the battlefield, including close encounters with enemy fire, the loss of comrades like Mike Hanks, and the intense brotherhood formed in the

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54:47

Marine’s HEROIC Act Earns Him Silver Star, Costs Him...

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2024/06/10

Mike Hanks and his sister Melissa grew up on a Michigan farm. Driven by patriotism, Mike enlisted in the United States Marines after high school. As Mike shipped off to serve, Melissa became his go to person, his trusted ear about things he needed to get off his chest – a terrorist attack in Kuwait, the invasion of Iraq, and impending battle that would ultimately claim his life in Fallujah on November 17, 2004.In this Urban Valor episode, Gold Star sister Melissa honors her brother, Lance Corporal

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101:29

“Bullets flying right at us”: Ambushed in Somalia |...

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2024/06/03

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Henry Garcia spent over twenty years in the military, serving as a Motor Transportation Gunnery Sergeant from 1991 to 2013.In this episode of Urban Valor, Garcia doesn't hold back, describing his savagery as a Marine Corps Drill Instructor. Born in Tampa but moving frequently as an Air Force kid before settling in Sacramento, Garcia's Marine Corps career began after a fight with his father turned dangerous. Together with his three friends, he enlisted in the

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63:14

"I hope that recruit DIES!" - Drill Instructor's...

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2024/05/28

In this powerful video, former U.S. Marine Austin Hancock shares a chilling tale from his boot camp, experiences with drill instructors, and much more. As an Anti-Tank Assaultman who served from 2006 to 2010, Austin witnessed a shocking moment when a recruit attempted to take his own life by jumping out of a third-story window. What followed was a reaction from a Drill Instructor that left Austin stunned.Austin's story delves into the intense and often brutal reality of Marine Corps boot camp,

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54:59

Marine Gathers Intel To Locate & Destroy High-Value...

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2024/05/15

In the line of duty and at home, Staff Sergeant Devin Teeter's resilience has been put to the test time and again. Born and raised in Colorado, his passion for service was ignited by the iconic film "Top Gun." Enlisting as an Imagery Analysis Specialist, Devin's role was to gather intelligence and assist troops with accurate target acquisition, ensuring successful reconnaissance missions.While the rewards of his job were immense, saving countless lives through precise intel, the

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63:18

Navy SEALs Capture High Value Targets in Their Sleep

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2024/05/06

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Navy SEAL veteran, Mike O’Dowd. Mike was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He was inspired to be a Navy SEAL after watching a documentary on the Discovery channel about them. When the 9/11 attack occurred, Mike felt an even greater calling to go fight for America and enlisted into the Navy to become a Navy SEAL. In this episode, he talks about his combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan assigned to SEAL Team 7, doing covert operations to capture targets

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102:03

Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal Vet Survives Four...

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2024/05/01

This week's episode of Urban Valor highlights Marine veteran Tyler Grogg, who hails from Worthington, Ohio. Inspired by pivotal moments like Desert Storm and 9/11, Tyler enlisted in the Marine Corps with a passion for service. Originally trained in communications, he found his calling as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, facing the threat of improvised explosive devices head-on in the war-torn landscapes of Afghanistan.Join us as Tyler shares the raw reality of his experiences,

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58:11

Navy Veteran Navigates Warfare & Conflict on High Seas

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2024/04/22

On this week's Urban Valor, we meet Danny Rivera, a former Navy Chief Petty Officer with roots in East Los Angeles. Following in his families footsteps, Danny joined the Navy. He began his Naval Career as a Sonar Technician on the USS Cochrane (DDG-21), stationed at Pearl Harbor, where he honed his skills in sophisticated naval technology and tactics. Danny speaks on navigating storms, conflict, and warfare at sea.Danny's transition from the life of the Navy to civilian existence was a

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41:09

Prison Camps in War Zones - Army MP Veteran's Chaotic...

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2024/04/15

Join us in this gripping episode of Urban Valor as we listen about the life of Paul Peng, an Army veteran with a remarkable story! Born in Taiwan and raised in Monterey Park, CA, Paul enlisted as an Army reservist military police officer in 2000, never anticipating active combat. However, the events of 9/11 altered his path, leading to two combat deployments in Iraq.Paul recounts his intense experiences, from managing a prison camp amid riots and harrowing incidents among inmates to taking command

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81:11

Female Marine Endures Harsh Treatment in Afghanistan

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2024/04/08

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine Veteran, Savannah Cannon. Savannah grew up on a farm in a small town in Georgia. She had a very traumatic childhood and struggled deeply with thoughts of self-harm as a teenager. Savannah enlisted into the Marine Corps to escape her unfortunate childhood. She was twenty years old when she deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. While on her combat deployment, Savannah experienced harsh treatment, which began immediately upon her arrival to Afghanistan. She

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124:18

Marine Raiders Battle Fiercely in Helmand Province,...

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2024/04/01

This week's episode of Urban Valor shines a spotlight on Bryan Buckley, a Marine veteran with a remarkable story. Hailing from Doylestown, PA, Bryan's early years were dominated by football, a sport in which he excelled, securing two state championships. His path seemed set on football until the events of 9/11 shifted his focus dramatically. Motivated by a sense of duty, Bryan joined the Marine Corps as an officer, where he served in various capacities including the infantry, Force Recon,

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51:28

Brain Aneurysm Ends Navy Diver’s Military Career

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2024/03/25

Navy Diver Tommy McConnell's story, as featured in this week's episode of Urban Valor, is both inspiring and heart-wrenching. Growing up in Louisiana with a passion for swimming and was inspired by his grandfather's service as a Navy Vet.Tommy's career, filled with dedication and love for his job, takes a tragic turn with the onset of neurological symptoms leading to the discovery of brain damage. The mental struggle Tommy faces after his career ends abruptly is a reminder of the

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39:43

Marines’ Unbreakable Bonds Overseas Tested Upon...

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2024/03/19

Join us on this week's episode of Urban Valor as listen to the story of Marine Sergeant Zach Snyder from Pennsylvania. Raised in a family of law enforcement officers, including his brothers and father, Zach found inspiration to serve his country. Enlisting in the Marines in 2017 as an Amphibious Assault Crewmember, Zack Snyder shares insights into his deployment experiences, reflecting on the camaraderie forged within his unit and the challenges faced by service members and their families upon

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151:20

Marine Snipers Eliminate Enemy Sniper, Reclaim Stolen...

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2024/03/12

Watch this week's episode of Urban Valor for an incredible story featuring AJ Pasciuti, a retired Marine turned Scout Sniper. AJ's military journey took a dramatic turn in 2006 when he led a mission to take down "Juba," an enemy sniper in Iraq. This sniper had been using a stolen American sniper rifle to tragically target US forces. AJ's team's mission was not just about neutralizing a threat but also about retrieving a piece of American military history taken from

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109:51

Marine “Magnificent Bastards” Seek Vengeance in...

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2024/03/04

Join us this week on Urban Valor as we listen to Nick Velez, a Marine Veteran whose roots are deeply planted in the vibrant streets of East Los Angeles. From his early dreams of military service to becoming an esteemed infantry rifleman with the "Magnificent Bastards," 2nd Battalion 4th Marines, Nick's story is a testament to courage, brotherhood, and the sacrifice.Born and raised in East LA, Nick's passion for serving his country led him to the Devil Pups program, setting the

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52:04

Panamanian Freighter Collision with USS Midway Turns...

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2024/02/26

In this week's episode of Urban Valor, we sit down with Mark Tyler, a retired Gunnery Sergeant from the Marine Corps, who shares his remarkable journey from his early days growing up in Las Vegas, after being born in Pennsylvania, to his extensive career in the military. Initially joining the Marines as a military police officer with an eye on a future in law enforcement, Mark found his calling within the Corps and chose to dedicate his life to it. He recounts his deployment experiences,

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62:11

Marine Seeks Justice After Escaping Strangulation...

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2024/02/19

Join us on Urban Valor for an exclusive interview with Lepcis Vasquez, a former sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, who shares her compelling and harrowing journey from 2016 to 2021. Lepcis opens up about her life, detailing her experiences with remarkable courage and honesty. Get an in depth look at the realities of military service, the personal battles faced both in and out of uniform, and the resilience required to make it through adversity.Lepcis discusses her early life in San Diego,

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106:33

Navy Corpsman Saves Marines Amidst Enemy Fire Awarded...

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2024/02/12

In this episode of Urban Valor, we dive into the extraordinary life of Navy veteran Luis Fonseca Jr., a man whose journey from the challenging streets of Fayetteville, NC, to the front lines of Operation Iraqi Freedom is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Born into a military family, Luis’s early life was marked by the struggles of a military upbringing and the dangerous allure of drug trafficking, a path that led him to a pivotal crossroads following the tragic murder of a close friend during a drug

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