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In this episode 22 of Rueff Around The Edges, Vietnam veteran Lanny Tucker shares his journey from growing up on a small Illinois farm to being drafted into the Army in 1969. Lanny reflects on his time serving as a mechanic in Vietnam, offering firsthand insight into daily life, close calls, and the camaraderie among soldiers.

Lanny also opens up about returning home, building a career, and how the war and its aftermath shaped his life and perspective. A candid and personal look at one veteran’s story from a defining era in American history.

Please enjoy episode 22 with Lanny Tucker. Thank you.

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In this episode of RUEFF AROUND THE EDGES, Josh sits down with Eli and Joe McDowell, two of the McDowell triplets and newly minted United States Marines. After graduating high school in May 2025, Eli and Joe left shortly after for Marine Corps boot camp in July. Now, having completed both boot camp and Marine Combat Training, they join the show to share their experiences, challenges, and the journey from high school graduates to Marines. Tune in as they talk about what the process was really like, what pushed them through the toughest moments, and what comes next in their Marine Corps careers.

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Sergeant First Class Chris Durbin has spent his life in high-risk environments. A current member of the Illinois National Guard and former soldier with the 25th Infantry Division, Chris served as both an 11 Bravo and 11 Charlie infantryman in the United States Army. He deployed multiple times to the Middle East and Africa with the U.S. Army and later with private security contractor Triple Canopy. He survived numerous enemy engagements, including a suicide bomber attack. After his deployments, Chris worked with the Israeli Consulate and now serves on the front lines of the U.S. justice system in the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Correctional Officer. Please enjoy Episode 20 with Chris Durbin.