Urban Valor: the podcast
Welcome to Urban Valor, where we hear the stories of our veteran heroes in their own words. Within these vet interviews, you'll hear everything from combat stories, life stories pre/post military, military transition, and everything in between. Our interviews aren't just war stories or combat veteran interviews, but interviews from any military veteran willing to share. Our mission is to educate the masses with what military veterans go through while serving their country and how life has been since their military transition back to civilian life. Join our cause, online community, and show your support for Urban Valor at https://urbanvalor.com
Urban Valor: the podcast
Army Special Forces Green Beret Medic Endures Multiple Brushes with Death
In this gripping episode of Urban Valor, we sit down with U.S. Army Green Beret and Special Forces Medic, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jacek “Jack” Waliszewski. A political refugee from Poland, Jack’s life was shaped by his father’s role in co-founding the Solidarity Movement, one of the most successful anti-communist revolutions in history.
Jack takes us deep into his world as a Green Beret, revealing the extreme trauma he faced in combat, the life-threatening situations he endured, and how these experiences impacted his mental health and family life. From war zones to near-death encounters, Jack opens up about the realities of serving in Special Forces and what it means to survive both on and off the battlefield.
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Video Chapters:
04:27 - Family Legacy & Political Influence
08:14 - Loss of Faith & Personal Struggles
16:13 - Early Life, Adventures & Military Decision
24:04 - Surviving Combat & Military Training Challenges
40:11 - The Reality of Battlefield Medicine
47:08 - Witnessing Death & Emotional Toll
51:52 - Survivor’s Guilt & Lessons from War
55:45 - The Psychological Toll of Combat
1:00:02 - Near-Death Experiences & Escaping Fate
1:15:20 - Military Camaraderie & Brotherhood
1:31:28 - Balancing Family & Military Life
1:35:29 - Preparing for Another Mission
1:39:28 - Integrating Into Special Forces Teams
1:43:39 - Documenting War & The Retrograde Film
1:51:14 - The Complexities of War & Diplomacy
2:07:59 - PTSD & The Challenges of Coming Home
2:12:05 - Hitting Rock Bottom & Seeking Help
2:24:34 - The Healing Process & Moving Forward
2:33:27 - Accountability & Personal Growth
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