Deployment
Ghosts Of The Valley
Guest: Sean Ambriz
Sean Ambriz is the author of the book Ghosts of the Valley, in which he talks about his experiences during his time in Afghanistan. One of the goals of the book is to help veterans with PTSD.
Recorded Live: Sharing Your Story [Veterans Day 2020]
Guest: Scott DeLuzio
This episode was recorded live at a ceremony on Veterans Day 2020 where I had the opportunity to share my story and the stories of several of my past guests. It was an honor to share these stories with this audience and I’m pleased to be able to share the stories with you on this podcast.
10 Year Anniversary
Guest: Micah Kidney, Zack Tracey, Wes Black, Diane DeLuzio, Mark DeLuzio
In this episode, I asked a few of my brother’s friends and family members to share stories about him to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of his death in Afghanistan.
Cultural Differences and Rebuilding a Nation
Guest: Amanda Huffman
Amanda talks about her time in Afghanistan as part of the PRT in Kapisa. Part of her job was building schools and other facilities, which is not an easy task in a war torn country like Afghanistan.
Reminiscing about SGT Steven DeLuzio and Bubble Gum
Guest: Wes Black
In this episode, we pick up where we left off and begin by talking about my brother Steven. Wes was on the mission that Steven was killed on, so he opens up about how that mission went. Wes and I also share some light hearted stories about Steven that are sure to get a laugh. If you knew my brother, you’d know that it’s hard to tell a story – even one about his death – without there being a funny story involved.
Burn Pits, the VA, and Keeping a Positive Attitude
Guest: Wes Black
This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Wes Black served with my brother in Iraq and Afghanistan. In this episode, we talk about burn pits, the care veterans get at the VA, and how to keep a positive attitude even when faced with a terrible situation.