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In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Army officer and author Patrick Naughton for a candid, insightful conversation about service, sacrifice, and how military experiences ripple through generations. Patrick shares his personal journey—serving nearly 28 years in the Army, transitioning from enlisted to officer, and balancing family life with the demands of a military career.
Patrick discusses his powerful new book, Born From War, which explores his father’s combat experience in Vietnam, his own deployments to Iraq, and the lasting effects of conflict on families. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at Patrick’s writing process, lessons learned from both wars, and how veterans can find purpose after service.
You’ll also hear practical advice for veterans facing transition, tips on leveraging military benefits, and a thoughtful discussion about building community—whether in uniform or on the home front.
Tune in for wisdom, real stories, and an honest take on what it means to be “born from war.”
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In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Army officer and author Patrick Naughton for a candid, insightful conversation about service, sacrifice, and how military experiences ripple through generations. Patrick shares his personal journey—serving nearly 28 years in the Army, transitioning from enlisted to officer, and balancing family life with the demands of a military career.
Patrick discusses his powerful new book, Born From War, which explores his father’s combat experience in Vietnam, his own deployments to Iraq, and the lasting effects of conflict on families. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at Patrick’s writing process, lessons learned from both wars, and how veterans can find purpose after service.
You’ll also hear practical advice for veterans facing transition, tips on leveraging military benefits, and a thoughtful discussion about building community—whether in uniform or on the home front.
Tune in for wisdom, real stories, and an honest take on what it means to be “born from war.”
#HelpingTheBrave #EdParcaut #PatrickNaughton #VeteranVoices #MilitaryPodcast #BornFromWar #VeteranStories #ArmyLife #MilitaryTransition #VeteranCommunity #ServiceandSacrifice #MilitaryFamily #VeteranAuthors #MilitaryHistory #GenerationalImpact #VeteranSupport #OperationFirewalk #VABenefits #VeteranAdvice #VeteranResources