Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
6:14 | On one of Dan Brogan's missions, his recon battalion hiked into country and began facing some chemical fire. Having access to your gear is essential to staying safe out in the field.
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Dan Brogan remembers growing up with a desire to join the military ever since he was a kid. Going up through the ranks as a Marine was challenging but it landed him in a special recon battalion.
After deploying to Saudi Arabia, Brogan and his recon battalion began work in the field, training for patrolling and amphibious reconnaissance.
During an extended mission, Dan Brogan and his battalion came across all sorts of enemy combatants as they patrolled the desert. After a particularly hairy encounter, they joined up with another battalion to stay safe against potential threats.
Dealing with explosives while in Saudi Arabia was risky for Brogan and his battalion. The chaos of everything going on around him at that time stands out to him today.
While involved with the invasion of Kuwait, Brogan and his battalion played a role in securing the area. After the mission was accomplished there, his battalion discharged back to the States and Brogan stayed in the National Guard to do Army Intel.
Reflecting on his time on the Marines, Dan Brogan credit a lot to his time in the service. Discipline, quick thinking and leadership are all crucial skills in his everyday life.
