Army Special Forces Green Beret Medic Endures Multiple Brushes with Death

In this gripping episode of Urban Valor, we sit down with U.S. Army Green Beret and Special Forces Medic, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jacek “Jack” Waliszewski. A political refugee from Poland, Jack’s life was shaped by his father’s role in co-founding the Solidarity Movement, one of the most successful anti-communist revolutions in history. Jack takes us deep into his world as a Green Beret, revealing the extreme trauma he faced in combat, the life-threatening situations he endured, and how these experiences impacted his mental health and family life. From war zones to near-death encounters, Jack opens up about the realities of serving in Special Forces and what it means to survive both on and off the battlefield. 💬 What’s your biggest takeaway from Jack’s story? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like this video to support to show appreciation for Jack and/or 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 tell their stories 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. Video Chapters: 04:27 - Family Legacy & Political Influence 08:14 - Loss of Faith & Personal Struggles 16:13 - Early Life, Adventures & Military Decision 24:04 - Surviving Combat & Military Training Challenges 40:11 - The Reality of Battlefield Medicine 47:08 - Witnessing Death & Emotional Toll 51:52 - Survivor’s Guilt & Lessons from War 55:45 - The Psychological Toll of Combat 1:00:02 - Near-Death Experiences & Escaping Fate 1:15:20 - Military Camaraderie & Brotherhood 1:31:28 - Balancing Family & Military Life 1:35:29 - Preparing for Another Mission 1:39:28 - Integrating Into Special Forces Teams 1:43:39 - Documenting War & The Retrograde Film 1:51:14 - The Complexities of War & Diplomacy 2:07:59 - PTSD & The Challenges of Coming Home 2:12:05 - Hitting Rock Bottom & Seeking Help 2:24:34 - The Healing Process & Moving Forward 2:33:27 - Accountability & Personal Growth #military #urbanvalor #warstories #army #warstories #veteranpodcast