That Others May Live

February 15, 2023 00:53:54
That Others May Live
The Spear
That Others May Live

Feb 15 2023 | 00:53:54

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Show Notes

This episode of The Spear features a conversation with Josh Webster. A US Army officer, he previously served as a US Air Force pararescueman—a member of an elite part of the Air Force whose mission includes rescuing and providing medical treatment to wounded military personnel. He shares a story from 2010, when his team was called on to evacuate casualties thirteen times during a day of intense fighting.

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