Have you ever wondered what it’s like preparing for a military deployment in a war-torn country? Well, this episode has all that and more, with our guest, Logan Norris, who’s about to start a new career in the Air Force as a CCT Combat Controller. With an impressive military and law enforcement lineage tracing back to his grandfather, Logan’s upbringing was steeped in tales of courage and duty that sparked his decision to serve in the military. Listen as he speaks candidly about his family’s military history, the influence it had on him, and his decision to join the Air Force.
Logan takes us on a riveting journey through the process of preparing for a National Guard deployment in Syria, detailing everything from intensive drills to the nail-biting grading process. He paints a vivid picture of the terrain in Kuwait, Arafaton, and Syria, and the challenges he and his company faced while on the lookout for IEDs. Hold your breath as he shares tales of his time in Syria’s Green Village, the safety measures while driving a route clearance package, and encounters with the Syrian Democratic Forces, providing an authentic perspective into life in a combat zone.
As our conversation with Logan unfolds, we delve into decisions that shape military career paths, and how personal choices, like his decision to abstain from alcohol, can influence them. Hear Logan discuss the challenges, the triumphs, and the transformation he underwent through rigorous military training. He also shares his admiration for his parents, his pillars of strength, who’ve been influential throughout his journey. Endearing, engaging, and eye-opening, this episode is a testament to the mettle of our military personnel and their unwavering sense of duty. Tune in as we unpack these stories of resilience and dedication.
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(0:00:01) – Joining the Air Force
(0:00:01) – Joining the Air Force
Logan’s military background and decision to join the Air Force, with his father being a Navy SEAL and mother deployed in Africa, and his grandfather’s 42.5 years of service discussed.
(0:09:34) – National Guard Deployment in Syria
Logan Norris joined the Air Force as a CCT Combat Controller, training at Fort Bliss and McGregor, deploying to Kuwait, Arafaton, and Syria to search for IEDs with Huskies, and meeting active duty route plan units and SF Delta and Marines in Green Village, Syria.
(0:20:46) – Combat Zone Life and Military Challenges
Logan discusses safety measures, tent city precautions, missions, explosives, and Kuwait training and recreation.
(0:26:23) – Combat Zone and Situational Awareness
Logan encountered Syrian Democratic Forces, trained for route clearance, and gained situational awareness.
(0:34:13) – Considerations for Changing Military Career Paths
Logan Norris shares his experience of not drinking, joining the Air Force, driving a route clearance package, arriving to the combat zone, and joining the Army.
(0:44:43) – Military Training and Personal Resilience Overview
Logan Norris shares his experience enlisting in the Air Force, preparing for deployment, driving a route clearance package, encountering the Syrian Democratic Forces, and his decision to not drink.
(0:52:07) – Career Transformation With Support
Logan Norris recounts his Air Force journey, safety measures, combat zone arrival, abstaining from drinking, and admiration for his parents.
(1:00:10) – Family and Supportive Relationships
Logan Norris shares his experience joining the Air Force, deploying, driving a route clearance package, and encountering the Syrian Democratic Forces.
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