And all I remember is a flash, like a big white light, and then I couldn't breathe, and

everything was purple.

And I popped the door open, and I just heard my body saying, I'm hit, I'm hit.

There's no question the combat changes you as a person, but it's the kind of change

that can be both subtle and far-reaching.

You learn to internalize fear, angst, and doubt, but not necessarily to redirect them,

and that's exactly what can make a person a good soldier.

You come to realize that you can handle anything that modern life can throw at you.

To be honest, how does one end up becoming homeless?

You don't care anymore.

I'd already slept in the worst conditions.

What is true bravery?

What makes a hero a hero?

Tested by the worries of what's happening at home thousands of miles away, and the reality

of what you're facing here, and now.

When your life is in danger every second, and it's either killed or be killed, an original

podcast from In-Congruity Media.

This is Anthony Russo, and this is War.

Chris Rees wanted a life of travel adventure and excitement, which isn't completely out

of character for a young man.

For Rees, as for so many people who choose military service, there was this undercurrent

notion that he should go do something.

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