The Trunk Tales Ep 2 | Ft Chuck Ritter

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The Trunk Tales Ep 2 | Ft Chuck Ritter

In Episode 2 of The Trunk Tales, retired Green Beret Chuck Ritter joins hosts Andrew Lemacks (He’s Wrong She’s Right) and Grimzy (Grimzy News). Chuck is a decorated Special Forces NCO who survived severe combat injuries, led men through some of the harshest missions of the Global War on Terror, and has since become an author, speaker, and advocate for soldiers.

In this episode, Chuck shares the highs and lows of combat, the cost of leadership, what it means to lose teammates, and how soldiers adapt under fire. He also discusses his transition to writing, exposing corruption, and building a new mission through media and storytelling.

Chapters
00:00:00 – Intro & Opening Banter
00:10:20 – Helping a Fellow Soldier
00:23:57 – Machine Gun Team Experience
00:28:51 – Saving the Wounded Under Fire
00:34:44 – Combat Experience Reflections
00:43:10 – Close Calls in Combat
00:50:11 – Preparing for Afghanistan Deployment
00:54:53 – Life in Combat Arms
01:01:15 – Arrival in Afghanistan
01:06:09 – Writing Books & Sharing Stories
01:11:56 – Losing Teammates & Leadership Challenges
01:18:00 – Bounding Under Fire
01:26:31 – Returning to the Team
01:32:21 – Corruption & Unethical Actions Exposed
01:43:03 – Podcasting & Continuing the Mission

Guest Links
Website: https://chuckritter.com/
X: https://x.com/Chuck_Ritter92