Chapter

Overcoming Loss in Combat Zones
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1:06:10 - 1:14:30 (08:20)

The speaker shares his experience of losing comrades in a combat zone and how it impacted their missions and mindset. He talks about the importance of mentally preparing oneself and creating rituals to cope with the loss.

Clips
The speaker recounts a tragic incident where a helicopter crashed during a turnover in Afghanistan resulting in the loss of four lives.
1:06:10 - 1:10:26 (04:16)
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Afghanistan
Summary

The speaker recounts a tragic incident where a helicopter crashed during a turnover in Afghanistan resulting in the loss of four lives.

Chapter
Overcoming Loss in Combat Zones
Episode
#2 Travis Kennedy - Navy SEAL / BUDS Instructor
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The loss of friends or teammates in a combat zone can cause soldiers to use tragic events as fuel for their mindset before going on missions, but it often leads to coping with anger and pain after the mission is over.
1:10:26 - 1:13:12 (02:46)
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Combat, Loss, Coping
Summary

The loss of friends or teammates in a combat zone can cause soldiers to use tragic events as fuel for their mindset before going on missions, but it often leads to coping with anger and pain after the mission is over.

Chapter
Overcoming Loss in Combat Zones
Episode
#2 Travis Kennedy - Navy SEAL / BUDS Instructor
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The mission for soldiers clearing villages in Afghanistan was to establish a green zone and build relationships with the elders, while also filtering out the bad guys.
1:13:12 - 1:14:30 (01:17)
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Afghanistan
Summary

The mission for soldiers clearing villages in Afghanistan was to establish a green zone and build relationships with the elders, while also filtering out the bad guys. Engagement with the enemy was not a constant occurrence on every outing.

Chapter
Overcoming Loss in Combat Zones
Episode
#2 Travis Kennedy - Navy SEAL / BUDS Instructor
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show