Surviving Fallujah: Marine’s Untold Battle with War's Trauma

Urban Valor: the podcast

This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Terry Kim, who grew up in Queens, NY. Inspired by his brother, a Marine, Terry decided to enlist in the Marine Corps. Though he initially hoped to join the infantry, he took his family's advice and signed up as an Armorer. Despite their hopes, his role did not shield him from the harsh realities of war.
In this episode, Terry shares his experiences from his deployments to Okinawa and Iraq, including his time stationed at Camp Fallujah, where his unit faced 160 casualties and lost 8 members in combat. Terry also reflects on how these experiences have impacted his life after the military as he navigates the challenges of returning to civilian life.
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Video Chapters:
00:28 Early Life
3:03 Military Influence
08:27 Boot Camp
16:11 Entering the Fleet
25:42 First Deployment
34:35 Truck Platoon
40:06 Into Iraq
1:05:10 Coming Home
1:10:10 The Transition
1:13:48 Societal Plague
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