Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Navy veteran Chris Pierce to Finding Your Spine, sharing his 22-year career in boarding operations and combat systems. Chris discusses intercepting smuggling vessels in the Persian Gulf, the USS Cole bombing aftermath, and his PTSD journey, including therapy and a service dog. They explore courage in civilian life, his city council run in Lansing, Kansas, and the importance of faith and accountability. Chris reflects on family, hard truths, and mentoring.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:57 - Military Background

00:02:24 - Boarding Operations

00:04:46 - Combat Experiences

00:07:04 - Post-Service Challenges

00:09:50 - Civilian Transition

00:13:48 - PTSD Diagnosis

00:16:11 - Service Dog Story

00:19:19 - Leadership Accountability

00:21:22 - City Council Run

00:23:42 - Faith and Reflection

00:26:51 - Family Impact

01:35:00 - Closing Remarks

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