<p>As part of our ongoing series focusing on Blackhawk Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment's deployment to Northern Iraq 2003-2004, we welcome Joe Troutman. Joe was a Platoon Sergeant who led his troops through some sharp combat actions. Joe is more than a Veteran. He is also the author of "Gods of War", a detailed account of the Company's deployment. Joe covers a lot of ground in this chat and we were ho …</p>

As part of our ongoing series focusing on Blackhawk Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment's deployment to Northern Iraq 2003-2004, we welcome Joe Troutman. Joe was a Platoon Sergeant who led his troops through some sharp combat actions. Joe is more than a Veteran. He is also the author of "Gods of War", a detailed account of the Company's deployment. Joe covers a lot of ground in this chat and we were ho …

<p>As part of our ongoing series focusing on Blackhawk Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment's deployment to Northern Iraq 2003-2004, we welcome Joe Troutman. Joe was a Platoon Sergeant who led his troops through some sharp combat actions. Joe is more than a Veteran. He is also the author of "Gods of War", a detailed account of the Company's deployment. Joe covers a lot of ground in this chat and we were ho&nbsp;…</p>

Episode 2 -- Joe Troutman

The Beaten Zone is a storytelling project that shares the raw, personal truths of war from ordinary people who served, lived, and worked in conflict zones. Our goal is to thoughtfully document their experiences and contribute to a more complete understanding of war.  Our guests will also talk about how they carry those experiences today.  We don't glamorize war or those who experience it.  We only seek a deeper understanding of war so future generations will approach it with seriousness.  

🎧 What to Expect:
•	Unscripted, unfiltered stories of service and survival
•	Guests from around the world, military and civilian
•	No spin. No propaganda. Just lived experience.
•	A project grounded in honesty, clarity, and respect

🐾 100% for a Cause
All proceeds from The Beaten Zone go directly to Operation Freedom Paws, a nonprofit that pairs veterans with service dogs — saving lives on both ends of the leash. 

Learn more about OFP here https://operationfreedompaws.org/

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The Beaten Zone is a storytelling project that shares the raw, personal truths of war from ordinary people who served, lived, and worked in conflict zones. Our goal is to thoughtfully document their experiences and contribute to a more complete understanding of war. Our guests will also talk about how they carry those experiences today. We don't glamorize war or those who experience it. We only seek a deeper understanding of war so future generations will approach it with seriousness. 🎧 What to Expect: • Unscripted, unfiltered stories of service and survival • Guests from around the world, military and civilian • No spin. No propaganda. Just lived experience. • A project grounded in honesty, clarity, and respect 🐾 100% for a Cause All proceeds from The Beaten Zone go directly to Operation Freedom Paws, a nonprofit that pairs veterans with service dogs — saving lives on both ends of the leash. Learn more about OFP here https://operationfreedompaws.org/

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