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The Half Percent PodcastSome of You Will Not Come Home-A Field Artilleryman on Combat in Iraq, Loss, Darkness and Coming Back Into the LightJose Belen spent 4 years in the US Army and saw combat in the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a Field Artilleryman (13B), Jose was with Old Ironsides (1st Armored Division) as they pushed into Iraq in spring of 2003 and he speaks in stark and bracing terms of the mindset of preparing for war and the atmosphere of combat that he and his fellow soldiers faced. After leaving the Army in 2005, Jose embarked on a successful civilian career, but was battling inner demons related to his combat experiences and the loss of close friends in battle. Jose takes u...2023-06-021h 31