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Navy Pilot in Vietnam Shot Down- 650 Missions | Veteran’s HOF Inductee 🇺🇸 Feb 14, 2022

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This week’s Urban Valor story features U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran O.C. Fowler, Jr.
O.C. was a Navy pilot during the Vietnam war and flew approximately 650 missions during his year-long combat tour. He was part of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three Seawolves, part of the brown water Navy Task Force 116. O.C. is heavily decorated and talks us through having to control his helicopter and land in a rice patty field after being shot down during one of his missions. It’s one of many stories O.C. tells during his interview. O.C. was voted unanimously 2021-2022 Veteran of the Year by the Veterans Council of Chatham County in addition to being inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.
This veteran interview is yet another example of why Urban Valor works to capture these incredible stories and honor these Veteran War Heroes.

Air Force Veteran Experiences Sexual Trauma During Service 🙏 Feb 07, 2022

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This week’s Urban Valor episode features Air Force Veteran Megan Rodriguez. Megan grew up with both sides of the tracks in her family. Her mother was part of the LA gang life while her father was a law enforcement officer. Megan speaks on joining the Air Force to build a family legacy and talks us through her admiration for one of her older brothers who was also part of the LA gang life. She relives a traumatic sexual attack during her time in service and leaves us with the importance of dealing with your mental state of mind.
Megan showed incredible courage and openness during this discussion about sexual trauma, and we truly hope and request that our Urban Valor community embrace and show love to Megan. She's an incredible person who's story we're so proud to share with you.

Special Forces Colonel Survives Assassination Attempt & Vietnam! 😱 Jan 31, 2022

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This week’s Urban Valor episode features retired Army Special Forces Colonel Jim Vejar.
Jim Vejar served 28 years in the military, survived two tours in Vietnam where he was shot. Jim details how he was nearly assassinated overseas as well, which is a shocking story where a phone call saves his life. You don’t want to miss this incredible Vietnam war story. If you're looking for Vietnam interviews or Vietnam combat stories, you will really enjoy this! Jim leaves us with his thoughts on the importance of the younger veteran generation getting involved in veteran organizations and having a purpose after military service.
As an Army Special Forces Colonel who survives two Vietnam tours, Jim Vejar truly has seen it all and gives an incredibly vivid story that's fantastic. It was an honor to interview Jim and all of us here at Urban Valor really enjoyed his storytelling and Army stories!

A Warrior’s Story | US Army Green Beret Veteran Matt Pech 🇺🇸 Jan 24, 2022

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This week’s Urban Valor episode features former U.S. Special Forces Green Beret, Matt Pech. He’s the Founder of Ruck for Vets and Lead Advisor for Hard to Kill Fitness. Matt talked us through fond memories of his military service.
From rocking out in Afghanistan to thriving off the adrenaline rush from conducting missions, to remembering a good friend and warrior he served with. Matt also speaks on how he continues to serve by giving back to the veteran community and how he keeps a strong mental state of mind. In this interview, you truly get a glimpse INSIDE the Green Berets and what incredible and heroic stories Matt shares with us! Not only will you hear some history of the Green Berets, but what it takes to become a Green Beret. Enjoy listening and watching as this Green Beret tells stories that are absolutely incredible to hear, as well as this may inspire those wishing to become a green beret!
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Enemies Attack While Marine Hopelessly Watches From Drone | Veteran GySgt Marc Cox 🇺🇸 Jan 17, 2022

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This Urban Valor story features Retired Marine combat veteran GySgt Marc Cox. Marc served in the Marine Corps Security Force Battalion in an anti-terrorism unit. From there he went to the Fleet Marine Force to serve as part of 2nd Battalion 1st Marines located at Camp Pendleton, Ca. Lastly, Marc served as an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator and shares his struggles with having to helplessly watch enemy attacks from drones where the lag in communication came with the ultimate cost.
This is an emotional episode to listen to. This Marine combat veteran truly represents our US Military so well. He's a hero and we appreciate him.
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Army Rangers Beats 2% Survival Odds 🙏🇺🇸 - Paul Nguyen Jan 13, 2022

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urbattos:11This week’s Urban Valor episode brings us Army Ranger veteran Paul Nguyen. Paul showed up to the Army recruiter’s office one day demanding to be placed in a position to see combat. Paul found himself in combat soon enough when deployed to war. After being shot by a 7.62 caliber round he was given just a 2% chance to survive. Paul miraculously recovered, showing his true will and ability to fight! Paul received the Purple Heart for his heroic service and speaks in this interview to managing PTSD after transitioning out of the military.
If you're looking for veteran stories, war stories, combat stories, or veteran interviews, Paul's will likely be one that you really will appreciate, and that many people, even nonveterans can relate to.
Urban Valor showcases incredible veteran stories shared by the veteran or loved ones. You'll discover incredible war stories, combat and non-combat veteran stories, and some of the most incredible veteran interviews you'll find on the internet today.
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The Misery Of War Invading Iraq | Rolland Fayssoux Shares His Story 🇺🇸 Jan 03, 2022

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ttCombat Veteran Rolland Fayssoux left for Marine Corps boot camp at seventeen and later served in an anti-terrorism security force unit at Bangor, WA. From there he was assigned to 2nd Battalion 2nd Marines and was part of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. In this episode of Urban Valor Rolland talks us through his experience touring the Middle East and what it was like returning home. He explaines his experience in the War in Iraq and the invasion of Iraq in detail speaking of the misery of war he faced. Rolland is honest, raw, and open during the conversation and he shows incredible courage as he shares his story.
We appreciate you Rolland and thank you so much!

Combat Vet Eliminates Two Threats | It Was THEM or ME - Shane McCoy Dec 27, 2021

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Urban Valor brings us Marine Corps combat veteran Shane McCoy. Shane served in the infantry for approximately 10 years. He walks us through having to eliminate a threat amid family in combat and facing a Deja vu scenario as a law enforcement officer. Shane describes the life-threatening decision as being easy, however, the aftermath not so much.
Lastly, Shane explains why having a new mission is important to keep a healthy mental state of mind amongst managing PTSD.111Urban Valor brings us Marine Corps combat veteran Shane McCoy. Shane served in the infantry for approximately 10 years. He walks us through having to eliminate a threat amid family in combat and facing a Deja vu scenario as a law enforcement officer. Shane describes the life-threatening decision as being easy, however, the aftermath is not so much.
Lastly, Shane explains why having a new mission is important to keep a healthy mental state of mind amongst managing PTSD.

48-hour Firefight in The Devil’s Playground - Veteran Scott Dotson Dec 20, 2021

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This week’s Urban Valor episode features Army veteran Scott Dotson. Scott
signed up to be a cook but found himself in an 11-month, intense battle in what was called “The Devil’s Playground” of Afghanistan.
Upon arriving, Scott and his unit were met with an intense two-day battle with the Taliban followed up with 11 months of intense fighting. Scott’s took on the mottos “Everybody’s a Soldier first" first hand! He speaks on the struggle to manage PTSD and get help upon returning home.
Scott's courage to sit in the chair and share his story openly was so incredible and this is simply an interview you do NOT WANT TO MISS!

Vietnam Veteran Survives Landmine 😱 Richard Rivera Dec 13, 2021

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