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Sergeant Alfred Brenner, retired U.S. Marine Corps K-9 handler and Purple Heart recipient, joins the show to share the unfiltered reality of war through the eyes of a handler and his dog.

From boot camp to Afghanistan, Alfred recounts building an unbreakable bond with his canine partner, Grief — a bond forged in trust, danger, and daily life-or-death decisions. He opens up about the pressure of leading from behind a leash, the trauma of losing brothers in combat, and the devastating moment that changed his life forever.

This isn’t just a story about war. It’s a story about loyalty, identity, grief, healing, and what it really means to trust something with your life.

If you’ve ever wondered what military working dogs truly do — and what it costs the handlers who walk beside them — this conversation will stay with you.

Sgt. Brenner's Website Link: https://www.survivingwithgrief.com/

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