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Guests

Alfred Brenner

U.S. Marine Corps

Purple Heart recipient, retired USMC K9 handler, author

Watch on YouTube In their words

From Purple Heart Marine Survived IED. Losing His Combat Dog Was Worse. | Alfred Brenner USMC

In their words

  • “It's a pairing between you and the animal, and you guys are a team.”

    Hear it at 21:05
  • “Every time I moved to a different spot, it got worse and worse and worse.”

    Hear it at 26:43
  • “I called my wife and I was like, ‘Hey, can't talk to you for about two weeks. We're going to be sleeping on the side of the road.’”

    Hear it at 27:20
  • “I wrote the book only because of therapy.”

    Hear it at 40:13
  • “They tried everything, man. They did the lights, the EMDR, they shocked my fingers.”

    Hear it at 40:52
  • “That’s all I want to do is just talk and travel and make an impact.”

    Hear it at 51:46
  • “Everyone has a story. We’re not all Navy SEALs kicking in doors, but we can all tell whatever story it is.”

    Hear it at 52:12