166. Surviving Fallujah: A Marine's combat story, Forced Civilian Transition, and City Election. George Rapciewicz
- 166. Surviving Fallujah: A Marine's combat story, Forced Civilian Transition, and City Election. George Rapciewicz Paul Pantani 1:31:42
As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, I sat down with George Rapciewicz, a Marine Corps veteran who shares his life journey, from growing up in a tough Trenton, New Jersey neighborhood to enlisting in the Marines without telling his parents. George recounts harrowing experiences in Fallujah, where he sustained injuries in brutal house-to-house combat, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. He opens up about overcoming abuse, the difficulties veterans face post-service, and how his Marine training shaped his resilience. We talk about his journey into martial arts, including Jiu Jitsu, which is where we met. Today, George serves as a program management specialist for the federal government and is running for City Council, aiming to give back to his community and advocate for veterans’ issues. This episode is a must-listen for military veterans, first responders, and anyone inspired by stories of perseverance and service.
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