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LTC Dave Coulombe (then Captain) commanded ODA 3424 when Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was fatally wounded in Afghanistan on July 31, 2012. In this exclusive interview, Captain Coulombe reveals the untold story of leading an elite Special Forces team through one of their darkest moments.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• The real dynamics inside a Green Beret A-Team
• How Special Forces leaders make life-or-death decisions
• What it means to command soldiers who become family
• The village stability operations mission that changed everything
• Why MSG Trent was irreplaceable to his team

⚡ KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 - Introduction to ODA 3424
08:15 - First impressions of MSG Gregory Trent  
21:52 - "Greg was never about himself, ever"
45:30 - The mission that went wrong
1:02:15 - Leadership under impossible circumstances
1:18:45 - What Greg would want to be remembered for

This is Episode 1 of a 7-part series honoring the life and sacrifice of Master Sergeant Gregory Trent, featuring interviews with his entire A-Team and senior Special Forces leadership.

🇺🇸 MSG Gregory Trent served with distinction in the 3rd Special Forces Group and made the ultimate sacrifice for his brothers and his country. This series ensures his legacy lives on.

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