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Ep 122 | Lori Chapman Longfritz | Remembering John Chapman – Left Alone on Takur Ghar: Part 1
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Ep 121 | Marc Fitzwater – Army JTAC, I68 Consulting Group
July 28, 2025 · 1 hr 5 minIn this episode, I talk with Marc Fitzwater (@i68consultinggroup)—former Army Green Beret, JTAC, and teammate of my brother Mark Forester. Marc shares what it was like serving alongside Mark in combat, the bonds formed with the guys from…
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Ep 119 | Mark Roland – Insider Attack!
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