The Black Site Show

Former Spy . Surge Survivor .
Hamody Jasim is a young Iraqi who was recruited by U.S. Intelligence .

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Our supply drop got canceled when we were out of supplies in the middle of enemy territory.

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In Afghanistan, the fighting proximity was greater than what we had in other places. It was not close combat in Afghanistan.

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Civilians do not understand the depth, the pressure, and the challenges that we go through in war. War takes a toll on you.

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How 12 of us, managed to survive 5 days in a dangerous area with very limited resources.

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When we went to the South, the question was not if, but when we would be shot at.

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How we supported one another throughout combat and assumed leadership when other units were unable to!

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Being in Iraq, had me at peace thinking about how we were doing everything to help these innocent and poor people, who were in serious danger and bad conditions.

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The heart-wrenching questions, the locals used to ask us on the battlefield. Their lack of access to basic necessities made me reflect on their conditions.

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We had four squads instead of the usual three and it helped us cover more ground and made things more stable quicker.

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Knowing the pressure points and making sure to take the right plan of action in war is key

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Bringing stability to the region.

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Spent 17 hours on the tower with a marine, everyday.

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Four months of fight for survival!

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We were pulled from Baghdad to Germany to be briefed!

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As a leader, the task of training new people weighs heavily on you.

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As a leader, the task of training new people weighs heavily on you.

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I realized these people have families that they care about!

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The feeling you get when your brothers in war, leaves.

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Becoming attached and letting go on the battlefield

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The battleground is a scary and unpredictable place to be in - Kyle Carpenter