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Ep. 231 | Brandon Young | 75th Ranger Regiment

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Episode Ep. 231 | Brandon Young | 75th Ranger Regiment

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Brandon Young joined the Army and immediately tried out for a spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment when the opportunity presented itself at the Basic Airborne Course. Brandon's unit was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 attacks and he deployed to Afghanistan 3 more times. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Brandon's links Book: https://www.perseverancebook.com Website: https://www.applieleadershippartners.com 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad | Military Gear Discussion 00:03:11 Volunteering for the Army Rangers 00:06:08 Ranger Indoctrination Program 00:09:11 Evolution of Ranger Training and Readiness 00:12:01 Deployment Experiences: The Reality of Combat 00:18:01 75th Ranger Regiment Structure 00:20:48 Life Events During Military Service 00:26:56 Connecting Veterans with Civilian Communities 00:44:28 Navigating Military Responsibilities and Personal Life 00:47:06 Understanding Moral Injury in Combat 00:49:41 The Complexity of Combat Decisions 00:56:01 Reflections on the Afghanistan Withdrawal 01:04:19 The Struggles of Mental Health in Veterans 01:10:00 The Value of Journaling and Reflection 01:26:15 Understanding the Battlefield 01:27:57 First Deployment to Afghanistan 01:32:21 Chasing Ghosts: The Reality of Combat 01:36:46 The Evolution of Combat Experience 01:39:44 The Impact of Casualties 01:52:58 The Weight of Loss and Reality

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