Episode #22 - Marine Landing Support Specialist and "Lioness" Barbara Sim
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In this episode of the Operation Encore podcast, Marine Landing Support Specialist Barbara\\xa0 Sim gives a fascinating, open and honest description of her time in her marines and her\\xa0 singer-songwriting journey.\\xa0 An upcoming country artist with a soaring voice, Barbara describes her time as part of the "Lioness Group" in Iraq, searching for dangerous contraband and explosives among the population\\xa0 (Preview: finding a grenade was "no big deal"). She also describes the feeling of loss and survivors guilt associated with combat loss and describes the stories behind three of her\\xa0 most memorable songs:
"Silent Anthem"\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0
"Running From Goodbye" and
"Freedom Isn't Free"
If you want to learn more about Barbara, you can find her on the Operation Encore website and on her social media sites below.\\xa0 Send her a message and let her know that her music speaks to you.\\xa0 You can also find and book Barbara at local venues in the Greenville, SC area.
Facebook (@barbarasimmusic)
Instatram (@barbarasimmusic)
Spotify (Barbara Sim)