An Infantry Company's War in Afghanistan

October 10, 2018 00:53:42
An Infantry Company's War in Afghanistan
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An Infantry Company's War in Afghanistan

Oct 10 2018 | 00:53:42

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Show Notes

In 2007, Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment deployed to the rugged mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Over their months in a combat zone, they would see some of the most intense fighting of the long war. Chosen Company's commander and first sergeant and one of the company's platoon sergeant join for this episode to discuss the fighting their company experienced.

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