Episode 11 - Salute to Service: Military Stories, and Moments of Courage

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The Roud and Loudy podcast salutes our military service members with Army Signal Corps veteran Jen, whose nine-year career spanning 42 countries began with the most unexpected motivation - walking past a row of recruitment offices and choosing the Army because "they had the hottest recruiters."

From establishing critical communications systems in remote global locations to surviving a near-death experience whitewater rafting at the source of the Nile River in Uganda, Jen's military journey combines harrowing adventure with unexpected humor. She recounts being pulled underwater by a waterfall so powerful she "couldn't see light from the surface," only to discover afterward that crocodiles and aggressive hippos populated those same waters.

Her stories range from frightening (getting terrifyingly lost in Abu Dhabi while trying to attend an AA meeting) to mortifying (being unwittingly hypnotized to simulate extreme pleasure in front of her new commanding officers). Behind the laughter lies Jen's remarkable 15-year sobriety journey, which she maintained even during high-stress deployments.

The episode strikes a perfect balance between reverence for military service and genuine human connection through humor, culminating in a hilarious "Top Five Worst Things to Say to a Drill Sergeant" segment that would make any veteran chuckle with recognition. Whether you've served or simply want to better understand military life beyond the stereotypes, these raw stories offer a window into the unexpected realities of service life.

Want to share your own military experiences? Connect with the show at [e-mail] and join the conversation celebrating those who've dedicated themselves to serving our country.

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