About this episode
Growing up in Los Angeles, Alex Aguilar joined the Army at 21 to get his life on a better path. He became an elite Army Ranger, one of the toughest soldiers. In this Urban Valor episode, Alex shares his intense combat experiences hunting down and trying to capture or kill high-value targets in their own homes overseas. He talks about the life-or-death decisions he had to make on these dangerous missions. Alex also opens up about getting shot while deployed in Afghanistan. He describes recovering from his injuries and pushing himself to get back into the fight. Perhaps most powerfully, Alex discusses the challenges he faced transitioning to civilian life after an honorable discharge from the Army. Going from battlefield to home isn't easy. Get ready for a real and relatable look at the battles Alex fought as a Ranger - both overseas in combat and within himself upon returning home. His story shows the true grit and heart of our military's finest. 👍 Remember to LIKE this video if you found it informative, enjoyable, or just to show your support to Alex and/or us at Urban Valor. 🗣️ Comment your support or ask any questions. Sometimes, our interviewees respond, and we at Urban Valor will do our best to respond as well! ✅ SUBSCRIBE to support Urban Valor and the courageous Veterans who take the share and tell their story, AND so you NEVER miss a weekly episode of our veteran stories. New stories every Sunday! Your engagement greatly supports our mission to share authentic and impactful veteran stories. #military #marines #urbanvalor #warstories #veteran #usmc #unitedstatesmarinecorps #combatveterans