Crossing the Berm in 2003

May 15, 2018 00:36:36
Crossing the Berm in 2003
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Crossing the Berm in 2003

May 15 2018 | 00:36:36

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Show Notes

In 2003, Alex Perez-Cruz was a company executive officer during the invasion of Iraq. He returned as a company commander during the Surge. Now a lieutenant colonel, he shares stories from each of those deployments, compares the two experiences, and reflects on the leadership lessons he learned during combat.

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