Reconnaissance Marines endure heavy fighting in Nauzad, Afghanistan

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On today's episode of Urban Valor, we feature retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Ryan Kuperus, whose story takes us from the dairy farms of Newark, New York, to the fierce battlefields of Afghanistan. Inspired by his grandfather, a Korean War veteran, Ryan chose to serve his country as a Marine, leveraging the work ethic instilled in him since childhood.

Ryan describes his experiences as a reconnaissance Marine in Afghanistan. The relentless fighting his reconnaissance platoon faced gives you a glimpse into the reality of modern warfare. Ryan brings to life the challenges, dangers and split-second decisions that define combat operations.

The episode follows Ryan's rise to Force Reconnaissance and his role as an instructor, where he trained some of America's finest warriors. He then moves on to his retirement from military service, a journey familiar to many veterans. He shares his current efforts to serve the veteran community, demonstrating the ongoing commitment many former soldiers have to their fellow soldiers!

Tune in and experience an impressive discussion of the themes of sacrifice, skill and willingness to serve that characterize many of our country's veterans.

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Video chapter:
00:35 Early life
04:22 Boot Camp
09:32 Meet the fleet
19:18 9/11 attacks
20:33 First mission
22:28 Invasion of Iraq
29:53 On to Okinawa
32:08 Service interruption
39:07 Speed bump
44:19 Back on the ground
55:49 Power of the Spear
1:07:49 Close to home
2:08:38 Training commands
2:10:51 Turn and burn
2:21:00 Hostage rescue
2:26:48 The ball
2:39:25 Red lights
2:53:15 Become a trainer
2:56:12 Court Marshal