23 episodes
Soldier Stories Chaplain (CPT) David Wright
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 22 Ratings
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(DISCLAIMER: The views expressed here are the author's and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Dept of the Army, DOD, or the U.S. Govt.)
As an Army chaplain I continually meet people who have amazing personal stories. These people and their stories are too valuable for me to keep to myself. The short interviews feature a variety of real-life scenarios from both military and civilian life. Many of these Soldiers overcame great difficulty, hardship, or danger. My purpose in this initiative is to create a valuable public relations tool and to encourage you on your own journey.
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Cavalry Commander
Here comes the cavalry! Having just completed over a year in command of a cavalry troop, CPT Brown talks about what this part of the Army is all about. From mission accomplishment to Soldier welfare to managing millions of dollars in property, commanders fill a demanding role as they lead their troops. The Cav is quite a unique part of the Army, and a proud one at that. "If you ain't Cav, you ain't...!"
https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/career-match/ground-forces/firearms-ammunition/19d-cavalry-scout.html
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The West Point Experience
Listen to what it's like to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) straight from a third-year cadet. West Point graduates earn their commission as Second Lieutenants and enter active duty in the U.S. Army. It is a demanding four years of preparation and training. Go Army, beat Navy! https://www.westpoint.edu/
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The First Convoy
The day after pinning on sergeant stripes in 2017, this Soldier in my unit tells the story of his first of over one hundred convoys in Iraq. It would be the only one of them that resulted in tragedy. In the Army, we continually look for ways to honor our fallen. One way to do this is by sharing the story of their sacrifice. This is one of them.
https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-spc-alexander-w-missildine/6568720
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Ranger School
In episode twenty, our medical section OIC (Officer in Charge) talks about his experience in the elite U.S. Army Ranger School. This military school is one of the toughest training courses for which a Soldier can volunteer. Army Rangers are experts in leading Soldiers on difficult missions - and to do this, they need rigorous training. For more than two months, Ranger students train to exhaustion, pushing the limits of their minds and bodies. Once complete (if they survive the cut), these highly trained leaders have the opportunity to put their skills to the test in real-world situations.
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Arctic Tough
How do you live and operate in extreme Arctic temperatures? This seasoned training specialist from Alaska's Northern Warfare Training Center knows all about it. In this interview, Mr. Decker tells about the type of training conducted and more importantly, why it is necessary for the military to stay ready to operate and fight in Arctic regions. You will appreciate your warm bed a little more tonight!
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Army Special Forces Colonel (ret.) Keith Kurber
What happens when an elite U.S. fighting unit sees friendly vehicles approach and point high-caliber weapons toward them? In a combat situation, "It's easy to shoot someone," he told me after the interview, "It's a lot harder NOT to shoot someone." Buckle up for this one. A Special Forces commander (retired) shares stories from Alaska to Afghanistan. Enjoy this mixture of personal & professional accounts and how his faith taught and sustained him through 30 years of military service. If you enjoy these stories, please subscribe and share with just one person!
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Customer Reviews
Sad and informative, 😔
Thank you! 🙏 praying for you and all the faithful departed!
Inspiring, Moving, Powerful
This podcast has left me on the verge of tears many times over. The stories about the Vietnamese-American man as well as the one about the man who went from sleeping at Central Park to becoming the top recruiter in the entire east are exceptionally special and hit home for me.
Thank you Chaplain Wright for such a wonderful podcast. It truly has helped me and makes me want to strive for better. God bless you sir.