The world is over one month removed from the deadly Hamas terror attacks in Israel on October 7. American and Israeli hostages are still being held captive in Gaza, as the Israeli Defense Force continues their offensive in the region.

Retired Marine Sergeant Kevin Hermening recounts being held hostage by Iranian revolutionaries during the Iran hostage crisis and discusses the mental toll the crisis had on him.

Later, Kevin talks about the bonds he formed with the other hostages, the days leading up to their release from Iran, and what it was like once he returned to the United States.

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