Former Action Guys Podcast

Ep. 214 | Ken Kraus | Marine Taken Hostage in Iran


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Kenneth Kraus is a former Marine embassy guard that was sent to Tehran to reinforce their posts during the Iranian Revolution. After terrorists breached the embassy walls, Ken and two other Marines fought back and ensured the safety of civilians before Ken was taken hostage and sent to the notorious Evin Prison for torture sessions.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:12:13 70's Marine Corps
00:14:05 World At War
00:22:01 The Draft | Women in the Draft
00:38:39 Meeting Carlos Hathcock
00:46:43 Marine Security Guard Duty
00:57:20 Stationed in Cypress
01:07:46 Iranian Situation | Arriving in Iran
01:22:28 The Embassy Assault Begins
01:31:56 The Embassy is Breached
01:41:44 The Last Stand
02:04:29 Initial Capture
02:10:50 Moved to an Iranian Hospital
02:19:45 Mevin Prison
02:24:56 Introduction to the Torture Chair
02:34:39 Trial and Execution Order
02:44:55 Red Cross Arrives
02:55:08 Heading Home
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