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Combat Story

Combat Story

著者： AJ Pasciuti
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Combat Story is a podcast built on honest conversations with the men and women who lived it. These are not scripted interviews or highlight reels. They are real accounts from veterans across generations, including infantry, special operations, pilots, JTACs, and more, sharing what it was like to operate in high-stakes environments where decisions carried real consequences. Each conversation explores the path in, the moments that shaped them in combat, and how they carried those experiences forward into life after service. The goal isn't just to create content but to provide context, so the stories, decisions, and the people behind them are understood, preserved, and passed on. Thank you for walking beside us!Copyright Ryan Fugit 世界 社会科学 科学
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  • Sniper Alex Lemons: Friendly Fire, the Battle of An Najaf, and the War Still in Veterans' Bodies (Part 2)

    Sniper Alex Lemons: Friendly Fire, the Battle of An Najaf, and the War Still in Veterans' Bodies (Part 2)
    2026/07/27
    Alex Lemons survived the Battle of An Najaf without a scratch from the enemy — and nearly died from friendly fire instead, when a young Marine mistook him for an insurgent and put six rounds past him from fifteen yards away. This is Part 2 with Alex Lemons, a former Marine Scout Sniper, Iraq War veteran, and co-author of Warbody with environmental historian Joshua Howe. We pick up in Najaf and Fallujah in 2004, follow Alex through two more deployments including a year advising Iraqi and Polish forces under General Petraeus, and then get into why he and Josh wrote the book: the case that concussions, PTSD, and toxic exposure — lead, burn pits, contaminated water at Camp Lejeune — compound on each other in ways the military has never fully accounted for, and what that means for how we treat veterans of every generation who've served since. This one's long, and it's worth sitting with. Especially if you've served, or you're close to someone who has. Subscribe and follow Combat Story wherever you listen. Guest Information — Alexander Lemons Alexander Lemons is a former U.S. Marine Scout Sniper and Bronze Star recipient who served multiple combat deployments during the Iraq War, including Nasiriyah and Fallujah. He is the co-author of War Body: A Marine Sniper and the Hidden Violence of Modern Warfare, a powerful look at the hidden physical and psychological costs of combat and what war leaves behind long after the shooting stops. War Body: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324066330 Featured Article: https://www.hcn.org/issues/57-2/a-veteran-transforms-a-legacy-of-violence-into-a-campaign-for-restoration/ Host Information — AJ Pasciuti AJ Pasciuti is a retired Marine Force Recon Scout Sniper and Infantry Weapons Officer (Marine Gunner), author of Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life, and host of the Combat Story Podcast, where veterans share honest, unfiltered stories of service, leadership, and life after combat. Find AJ online: Book (Darkhorse): https://ajpasciuti.com/darkhorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajpasciuti/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-pasciuti/ Website: https://www.ajpasciuti.com/ Chapters 0:00 – One round, twelve inches from his face 2:37 – Chasing a flyer into the sniper platoon 13:14 – A guerrilla war nobody upstairs would admit to 17:29 – Sniper school, and the partner he lost before he ever deployed 48:38 – Into the Battle of An Najaf 58:36 – The 1,600-yard shot, and the tank he had to call in 1:12:17 – Losing Sergeant Rochas — then almost losing himself to his own side 1:22:45 – Two stories through a roof: the injury that started the clock 1:26:16 – A second deployment, and leadership that nearly got them killed 1:41:19 – Walking away from the Corps to advise generals in Iraq 1:50:26 – Coming home to a Marine Corps — and a body — that didn't fit anymore 2:00:24 – The anorexia, and the lead he didn't know he was wearing 2:44:37 – Three forces: concussions, PTSD, and toxicants 3:19:47 – "The war is continuing in everybody's body"
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  • 946 Days as a Hostage in Iraq | Peter Moore's Only Full Interview

    946 Days as a Hostage in Iraq | Peter Moore's Only Full Interview
    2026/07/20
    He thought he was accepting a routine IT contract.

    Instead, Peter Moore disappeared into captivity for 946 days.

    In 2007, British IT consultant Peter Moore traveled to Baghdad believing he would be helping rebuild Iraq's Ministry of Finance from the safety of the Green Zone. Days after arriving, he and four British security contractors were kidnapped by an Iranian-backed militia.

    Peter would spend the next 946 days as a hostage.

    For more than two and a half years, he endured isolation, psychological torture, repeated mock executions, and the daily uncertainty of whether he would ever see his family again. The four men kidnapped alongside him never made it home.

    This is Peter Moore's only long-form interview about his captivity.

    In this extraordinary conversation, Peter shares the full story—from accepting what he thought was a routine overseas contract to surviving one of the longest hostage ordeals of the Iraq War. He reflects on the mindset that carried him through captivity, the routines that kept him alive, the power of hope and humor in the darkest moments, and what it means to rebuild a life after unimaginable trauma.

    This isn't simply a story about being held hostage.

    It's a conversation about resilience, perspective, and the extraordinary strength of the human spirit.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Peter Realizes He's Been Kidnapped
    02:00 Introduction
    03:02 Peter Moore's Background
    10:14 The IT Contract That Changed Everything
    15:11 Why He Accepted a Job in Baghdad
    25:52 Arriving in Iraq
    32:39 Day One in the Green Zone
    40:28 The Kidnapping Begins
    53:37 Life as a Hostage
    1:06:58 The Mock Execution That Changed Everything
    1:15:47 Deciding to Survive
    1:27:41 Building Routines to Stay Alive
    1:44:26 The Interrogations
    1:58:11 Humor as a Survival Tool
    2:10:54 Learning the Fate of the Other Hostages
    2:24:37 The Day He Was Released
    2:39:15 Returning Home After 946 Days
    2:46:22 The British Embassy & The First Taste of Freedom
    2:52:18 Life After Captivity
    3:00:46 Final Reflections on Survival & Resilience

    Guest — Peter Moore

    Peter Moore is a British IT consultant who traveled to Iraq in 2007 to support reconstruction efforts following the Iraq War. Just days after arriving in Baghdad, he and four British security contractors were kidnapped by an Iranian-backed militia. Peter spent 946 days in captivity before being released in December 2009, making him one of the longest-held Western civilian hostages of the Iraq War. Today, he speaks about resilience, survival, and the mindset that carried him through one of the most extraordinary hostage experiences of the 21st century.

    Host — AJ Pasciuti

    AJ Pasciuti is a retired Marine Force Recon Scout Sniper and Infantry Weapons Officer (Marine Gunner), author of Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life, and host of the Combat Story Podcast, where veterans and extraordinary individuals share honest, unfiltered stories of combat, leadership, resilience, and life after adversity.

    Find AJ Online:

    Darkhorse: https://www.ajpasciuti.com/book
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajpasciuti/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-pasciuti/
    Website: https://www.ajpasciuti.com/

    About Combat Story

    Combat Story is a podcast featuring authentic, long-form conversations with veterans, intelligence professionals, first responders, and remarkable individuals whose experiences offer lessons in leadership, resilience, and service. Every episode goes beyond the headlines to explore the human stories behind extraordinary events.

    Follow Combat Story wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us every other Sunday for conversations that preserve history, inspire leadership, and remind us what people are truly capable of when everything is on the line.
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    3 時間 14 分
  • Writing Darkhorse, Carrying Combat Story, and What Comes Next | AJ Pasciuti & Ryan Fugit

    Writing Darkhorse, Carrying Combat Story, and What Comes Next | AJ Pasciuti & Ryan Fugit
    2026/07/14

    What happens after the writing is done and the book has to face the world?

    Nearly two months after the release of Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life, the microphone changes hands.

    Combat Story founder Ryan Fugit returns to interview current host AJ Pasciuti in a candid conversation recorded in New York City just days after the launch of Darkhorse. Together, they reflect on the journey from manuscript to publication, the emotional weight of sharing deeply personal stories, and why the mission has always been bigger than a single book.

    The conversation explores the lessons behind Darkhorse, the Marines and mentors who shaped AJ's life, the realities of publishing a memoir, and the future of Combat Story as a community dedicated to preserving the stories of those who have served while inspiring leadership, resilience, and service beyond the military.

    Whether you've been with Combat Story since Ryan hosted the show or recently discovered it through AJ, this special episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes conversation about where Combat Story began, how it has evolved, and where it's headed next.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Intro
    02:46 The Fear of Publishing a Memoir
    04:46 Arnold Schwarzenegger's Endorsement
    07:50 Writing a Memoir Without Sounding Like a Narcissist
    10:20 Breaking Into Publishing
    12:02 Who Is Darkhorse For?
    13:50 Fact-Checked by the Director of the Marine Corps Museum
    18:35 Cold Calling the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
    20:20 The Weight of Carrying Combat Story
    22:10 The Desert Storm Podumentary
    25:36 The Darkhorse Ethos
    34:14 Reading the Comments After the Big Podcasts
    36:10 The Push Behind Darkhorse
    38:22 Ryan's New Podcast: Restricted Handling
    40:07 Ryan Reveals His Book

    AJ Pasciuti

    AJ Pasciuti is a retired Marine Force Recon Scout Sniper and Infantry Weapons Officer (Marine Gunner), author of Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life, and host of the Combat Story Podcast, where veterans share honest, unfiltered stories of service, leadership, and life after combat.

    Find AJ Online:

    📕 Darkhorse: https://www.ajpasciuti.com/book
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajpasciuti/
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-pasciuti/
    🌐 Website: https://www.ajpasciuti.com/

    Ryan Fugit

    Ryan Fugit is the founder of Combat Story, a former U.S. Army AH-64 Apache pilot, former CIA Operations Officer, and host of Restricted Handling, where he explores geopolitics, intelligence, and national security with experts from around the world.

    Find Ryan Online:

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-fugit
    🎙️ Restricted Handling: https://www.restrictedhandling.com

    Follow Combat Story wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us for new episodes every other Sunday.
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