TSgt Martin Allen is an air transportation specialist at the 109th Airlift Wing.
He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 18 to give himself a chance at a life different than the one he grew up in.
During his time as a Marine, TSgt Allen experienced growth, leadership, camaraderie and trauma. He recounts some graphic experiences from multiple deployments as a combat engineer.
Chap D and Capt. Gioia discuss some the feelings of being numb to your environment, compartmentalizing traumatic experiences and as a leader, having to rise in face of crisis.
They also discuss what happens when you leave high stress, life threatening environments- the differences and difficulties that veterans can have when they enter the civilian world after service and how finding help can save your life.
After joining the Air National guard, TSgt Allen admits he had some adjustments he had to make, making mistakes and learning from them and ultimately realizing that you are responsible for your own happiness.
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