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Preserving Veteran Stories with Lt. Col. David Kelly
In this episode, retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel David E. Kelly shares a powerful behind-the-scenes look at modern warfare through the stories of the Marines he interviewed in Iraq. Drawing from his work with the Marine Corps Field History Unit, Kelly explains why preserving firsthand accounts of service members matters. From Fallujah to Husaybah, this conversation explores brotherhood, leadership under pressure, and the unseen emotional weight service members carry long after deployment.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
David Kelly’s unique role in documenting Marines’…
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