#83 Brett Yoakum - From Firefighting to Law Enforcement to C-17 Loadmaster: Afghanistan Withdrawal Chaos

Published: Nov. 3, 2023, 11:35 a.m.

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Brett Yoakum joins \\xa0@AfterburnPodcast\\xa0 for episode 83. Brett is a C-17 loadmaster a former police officer and a firefighter. Brett recalls his harrowing time in Afghanistan, where he found himself in the midst of chaos during the Kabul evacuation missions.

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Brett shares the challenges he faced as a police officer and the often negative public perception of law enforcement. They explore the complexities of the militarization of police and discuss recent events that have shaped public opinion. From intense situations in war zones to battling mental health issues, Brett\'s story is one of resilience, camaraderie, and the tough choices one encounters in the line of duty. \\n\\n\\U0001f6a8Afterburn Podcast Links\\U0001f6a8\\nNewsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter\\nContact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact\\nPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast\\nApple - https://apple.co/3dLradT\\nSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr\\nPodcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/\\nFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast\\nWebsite - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/\\nRain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en\\n\\nGuns Garin Memorial Foundation https://bit.ly/GunsGarin\\n\\n\\U0001f399\\ufe0fAfterburn Podcast Sponsors\\U0001f399\\ufe0f\\nLaunch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope \\nSecure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn\\nE3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation

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