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The Special Operator

The Special Operator

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Elliot Ackerman spent eight years as a U.S. Marine and CIA paramilitary officer, serving five tours of duty across Iraq and Afghanistan, including some of the heaviest urban combat of the post-9/11 wars. In 2004, he fought in the Second Battle of Fallujah and came home with a Silver Star. More from Ackerman: 2034 Red Dress in Black and White Waiting for Eden I Serve is a production from Foreign Policy and With Honor. Rob Sachs produced this episode. For more great stories of heroism, ⁠check out Courage Can Save Us⁠, a new book from With Honor CEO and co-founder Rye Barcott, available now. And for more information on the Robert Irvine Foundation, ⁠click here⁠.
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