Episode 91114

Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch

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September 2nd, 2021

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About this Episode

Former POW Jessica Lynch reported to basic training a week after 9/11. Eventually she deployed to Iraq, where her unit was ambushed, she was captured and held prisoner by Iraqi forces for nine days.

Jessica shares the emotional story of her captivity and rescue, as well as how she perservered through the aftermath of the experience, and became a motivational speaker to help others.

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