Alfred Brenner: I Felt Like I Was Dying - A Marine K9 Handler’s True Story

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In this episode Alfred recounts his unexpected journey into the Marines, training as a K-9 handler, and the harrowing experience of an IED explosion in Afghanistan that cost him his dog, Grief, and left him seriously wounded. He shares the chaos of combat, the bond between handler and dog, and the long road of recovery. Alfred also reflects on recruitment, boot camp, canine school, the losses among his unit, the healing power of reunions, and his decision to write Surviving with Grief to honor those who cannot speak for themselves. _______________ MENTORS4MIL SHOW LINKS: SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Mentors4mil Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/Mentors4mil Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mentors4Mil/ Follow on X: https://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Mentors4mil Website: https://www.mentorsformilitary.com #k9handler #USMCk9 #marines #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Purchase "Surviving with Grief" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLDZWLWR?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeformil-20&creativeASIN=B0CLDZWLWR&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2X43B2EHKUVLZ&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin *We earn from qualifying purchases through the Amazon Associate program For sales or sponsorship contact info@mentorsformilitary.com 00:00 Intro 11:23 Entering the world of K9 Handling 15:09 Building Bonds with Grief 24:20 The Realities of Combat 40:17 The Kandahar Deployment 45:55 The Worst Day Ever 1:03:18 The Long Recovery 1:17:16 The Purpose Visit our Amazon page to purchase some of the items we use in our studio, or books from our guests. https://www.amazon.com/shop/mentors4milpodcast As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/