This YouTube In Session Veterans Day Special features Shawn Ryan interviewing Sean Parnell, a former Army Ranger-qualified infantry officer, about his 485 days of continuous combat in Afghanistan. Parnell recounts the brutal experiences of his unit, the Outlaw Platoon, detailing the heavy cost of war, including an 85% casualty rate and his own three wounds, for which he received two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. The discussion extends to the meaning of service, the challenges veterans face returning home, and lessons for the civilian population. Parnell, author of the bestselling book 'Outlaw Platoon,' now serves as Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs and is a leading veterans advocate.
This trailer for "Outlaw Platoon Part 3" from the "Patriot Profiles" series, sponsored by Smith & Wesson, follows Lt. Sean Parnell and his unit's deployment to a dangerous region of Afghanistan in 2006. Their mission involved disrupting enemy networks and preventing insurgent movement near the Pakistani border. The description highlights the intense, 360-degree combat environment and the soldiers' primary goal of survival after a year of operations. The full episode is available on NRA News.
This trailer for "Outlaw Platoon Part 2" of the "Patriot Profiles" series, sponsored by Smith & Wesson, introduces Sean Parnell, a U.S. Army Ranger and commander of an elite infantry platoon. The description highlights their intense experiences in close combat along the Afghan-Pakistan border, facing a formidable enemy force. The episode focuses on the 16 months of combat that forged the platoon into a brotherhood, acknowledging the significant sacrifices and the high cost of battle, with not all members making it home. The full episode is available on NRA News.
This video is a trailer for an episode of "Patriot Profiles" titled "Outlaw Platoon Part 1," sponsored by Smith & Wesson. It recounts the story of a platoon of front-line infantry soldiers stationed near the Pakistani border in 2006 who were engaged by well-trained Taliban fighters. The description highlights their status as ordinary soldiers who acted with bravery and resilience in a dangerous combat situation.
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