Episode 55 - Transcending the War Genre with Andrew Coville

Welcome to another incredible USMC Veteran Interview. We are always honored and humbled when a Veteran has the bravery and vulnerability to share their story. Andrew Coville is a prior Marine turned author and Police Officer. He wrote a book called Summer 2009: A Journey of Self-Discovery Amidst the Afghanistan War. His book is incredible, and we highly recommend his literature! There are links to his book and website below, go check out both links. Support Veteran literature and art! Thank you for listening and feel free to rate, review, and share this episode if you haven't already done so. Links to our Patreon, mailing list, website, merch store, and social media are all below. This episode is proudly partnered with the Veteran ran and owned Barracks Baristas Coffee Company listeners who use the code BATTLEBUDDIES10 will receive 10% off of their order here: https://www.barracksbaristas.com/

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• Andrew's Book:
• https://www.amazon.com/Summer-2009-journey-self-discovery-Afghanistan-ebook/dp/B0CQVMDMMP
• Andrew's Website
• https://www.andrewcoville.com/

(0:00-03:30) Kevin's Comments

(04:00-13:40) In the Beginning there was Bootcamp

(13:41-19:00) The life of an 03XX

(19:01-28:41) Let's Dive into the Book

(28:42-33:55) Afghanistan in Hindsight

(33:56-39:52) On Killing...

(39:53-46:00) On Deployment...

(46:01-50:00) LAV Anti-Tank Variant

(50:01-52:15) Re-Enlisting

(52:16-56:36) FOBbits

(56:37-01:02:50) Nick's Funeral

(01:02:51-01:10:45) Veterans and Substance Abuse

(01:10:46-01:13:28) Closing Comments

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