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In this episode of Not Special, we sit down with a retired Command Sergeant Major to unpack one of the most powerful and overlooked stories from the war in Ramadi.

What begins as a conversation about leadership quickly becomes something much deeper.

You’ll hear firsthand what it was like leading soldiers during one of the most dangerous periods of the Iraq War—where attacks were constant, casualties were mounting, and survival was never guaranteed.

At the center of this story is Sergeant Marquise Quick, a soldier who made a split-second decision that saved the lives of his teammates.

This episode explores:

• The reality of combat leadership under extreme pressure
• The emotional and psychological toll of sustained warfare
• The moments that define courage and sacrifice
• How extraordinary acts of heroism can be overlooked in the chaos of war
• The ongoing effort to ensure those actions are properly recognized

This is not just a story about war, it’s about responsibility, reflection, and what it means to lead when everything is on the line.

More info about SGT Quick and the drive to get him the Medal of Honor: https://www.drivenperspectives.com/medal-of-honor

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Medal of Honor recipient Jim McCloughan doesn’t believe he’s special.

But during one of the most intense battles of the Vietnam War, he ran into enemy fire over and over again saving dozens of lives while wounded, outnumbered, and refusing evacuation as the enemy flowed down the hill like lava.

In this episode of Not Special, Jim shares:
* What it’s really like to arrive in Vietnam
* The moment that changed how he saw war forever
* Why he ignored direct orders to leave
* And the promise he made that shaped the rest of his life
* He is lucky to have been a teacher and coach for nearly 40 years

This is a story about sacrifice, brotherhood, and what it means to show up when it matters most.

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Then make the call you’ve been putting off.

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Checkout the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention 2026 in Detroit, MI. www.medalofhonordetroit.com

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Alex Dekker is a former Green Beret, combat veteran, and author of Desert Heist.

After being severely injured by a Taliban grenade, Alex fought his way back to his team—eventually deploying again while still recovering. In this episode, he shares the mindset behind Special Forces, the realities of war, and how his experiences shaped a novel that blends fiction with hard-earned truth.

This is a conversation about resilience, identity, and what comes after the mission ends.