LCDR Ed Hiner, U.S. Navy SEAL, Iraq, Afghanistan

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Veterans Chronicles

Radio America

516 episodes

1 week ago

Hear firsthand stories from America’s military heroes on Veterans Chronicles. From D-Day, Iwo Jima, and Khe Sanh to Baghdad, Fallujah, and Afghanistan, this podcast features exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses to history’s greatest battles. Rare archival recordings and segments like “Heroes of the Air” and “World War II Chronicles” bring their courage to life. Subscribe for gripping tales of bravery and sacrifice.

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LCDR Ed Hiner, U.S. Navy SEAL, Iraq, Afghanistan

Veterans Chronicles

35 minutes

2 months ago

LCDR Ed Hiner, U.S. Navy SEAL, Iraq, Afghanistan

Ed Hiner had no intention of joining the military until a friend's father forced him to help a military family in need. During that experience, Hiner met a Navy SEAL, learned about what the SEALs do, and immediately knew that's what he wanted to do with his life. Hiner joined the Navy, qualified for BUD/s training, and was one of just 10 SEAL candidates in his class to graduate.

In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Hiner takes us through BUD/s training - from how his life abruptly changed the moment he arrived at Coronado to the mental toughness required to survive to his absolute refusal to quit.

Hiner shares stories from his deployments to Iraq, including a high-profile mission thrust upon him as soon as he arrived and capturing the notorious "Butcher of Ramadi."

He also talks about the value of restraint in combat and why not using lethal force often saved a lot of lives and trouble.