BGEN RON BACZKOWSKI, USMC (ret): 1/8’s fight in Beirut & post-combat related mental health

BGEN RON BACZKOWSKI, USMC (ret): 1/8’s fight in Beirut & post-combat related mental health

by | Aug 9, 2016 | A2, Beirut, Combat, Infantry, Iran, Maneuver Warfare, Post Traumatic Stress, Post-Combat Related Mental Health

Ron Baczkowski was a 1stLt infantry officer in 1st Battalion, 8th Marines during their 1983 deployment to Beirut, Lebanon.  Ron joined ALL MARINE RADIO to discuss the situation as the BLT found it, its challenges and how the events on the ground unfolded in 1983, as well as the mental health challenges that he faced in its aftermath.  An outstanding interview with an outstanding Leader of Marines.

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SEBASTIAN JUNGER: the best-selling author of the book “Tribe” — on homecoming and belong

SEBASTIAN JUNGER: the best-selling author of the book “Tribe” — on homecoming and belong

by | Aug 9, 2016 | A2, Afghanistan, Book Discussions, Combat, History, Iraq, Post Traumatic Growth, Post Traumatic Stress, Post-Combat Related Mental Health, Transitioning From the Military, Veterans

Sebastian Junger is a best-selling author and renown combat documentary filmmaker (“Korengal” & “Restrepo). He joined ALL MARINE RADIO to share his thoughts on post-combat related mental health, the significance of our “tribe” and how warriors have successfully coped with the aftermath of combat in history.

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