Green Beret Terry Wilson faced daily ambushes, IEDs, RPG attacks, and brutal firefights while deployed in Afghanistan’s deadly Helmand Province. But even after surviving the horrors of war, nothing could prepare him for the tragedy that struck back home—the heartbreaking loss of his son.
This week on Urban Valor, we sit down with retired U.S. Army Green Beret Terry Wilson for one of the most emotional episodes yet. From clearing Sangin in chaotic "Wild West" gunfights to surviving recoilless rifle strikes and relentless combat, Terry shares what it truly means to be in a “troops in contact” situation—and how seconds can mean life or death.
But beyond the battlefield, Terry opens up about grief, resilience, and the pain of losing a child while carrying the mental scars of war. This story is not just about combat—it’s about surviving when the war ends, the uniform comes off, and the real battles begin.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: The Two Wars Every Soldier Fights
01:30 - First Deployment: The Wild West in Helmand
03:50 - Initial Troops in Contact: Real Combat Begins
06:10 - Combat Survival Skills & Training Kicks In
09:00 - Emotional Toll of IEDs and Recoilless Rifles
14:20 - First Losses: The Cost of War Hits Home
20:00 - Life Before the Army: Rough Upbringing
24:40 - Why He Joined the Military
28:30 - Journey to Become a Green Beret
33:00 - The Hardest Deployment
36:30 - Losing His Team Sergeant: Mitch Young
43:00 - Becoming a Team Leader & Leadership Lessons
47:30 - Tragedy Strikes: Losing His Son
52:00 - Rock Bottom & Rebuilding Through Faith
56:00 - Coaching Veterans Through Life After Combat
58:00 - Final Words & Where to Find Him
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