Assaulted and Arrested: How to Find Faith Again

Staff Sergeant Anna Weisel shares her story of resilience, faith, and survival in the U.S. Army.
At just 19 years old, Anna joined as a Field Artillery Fire Direction Controller—a rare combat arms role for women. Over seven years, she rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant, deployed to Europe, and served across eight countries. But behind the uniform was a story much deeper.

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Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Anna Weisel
02:00 – Anna’s Army journey: 19 years old, Combat Arms
06:00 – Growing up with faith and an absent father
10:00 – Miscarriage and the emotional toll of silence
16:00 – Debt, failure, and choosing the Army
21:00 – Breaking her leg in basic training & restarting from scratch
27:00 – Fort Hood and the darkness in the military
33:00 – Sexual assault during deployment in Germany
37:00 – Finding God and rebuilding faith