EP 02: The Realities of War - One Soldier's Journey Surviving Afghanistan, Iraq, & Bosnia

In this episode, we hear from veteran Tom Bercher as he recounts his time in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bosnia as a PSYOP Solider. From the challenges of navigating treacherous terrain to the emotional toll of combat, this episode offers a raw and honest look at the realities of war. Join us as we explore bravery, brotherhood, and the ongoing struggle with PTSD. If you or someone you know is a Veteran who would be open to sharing their experiences (whether from deployment, transition to civilian life, or the aftermath of service) we’d be honored to speak with you. If you're interested, please email humanographyproject@gmail.com with: A short introduction (name, branch, years of service) A bit about what you'd like to share The best way to contact you Thank you for helping us tell these important stories. If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone. These resources are here to help, listen, and guide you toward healing: National Center for PTSD (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs): https://www.ptsd.va.gov Veterans Crisis Line (U.S. only): Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255Confidential support for veterans and their loved ones, available 24/7. Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net Tom Bercher:   / berchertom   Saddles in Service: https://saddlesinservice.org/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UvdMjk... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho License code: XLDARN9CHEEHEFWL Chapters: (00:00) Ambushed in Afghanistan (33:14) Tactical Psychological Operations Team (37:48) Afghanistan Teams (41:38) Gulf War (45:23) Kurdistan (49:33) Bosnia and Afghanistan (58:04) Brotherhood (01:00:57) Firefight (01:04:58) Iraq (01:15:39) American Mindset on War (01:19:01) What did we Accomplish in Afghanistan? (01:28:10) Sons in the Military (01:46:17) Saddle and Service (01:51:28) Treatment at the VA in Sheridan (01:54:42) Mental Health (02:11:38) Women in Combat (02:18:23) War Changing Relationship with God