EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 9 MIN
A Few Bad Men: Truth, Betrayal, and the Fight for Justice
from America's News Hour · host Talk Media Network
From the battlefield to the courtroom, retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Fred Galvin shares the extraordinary and harrowing true story behind his book A Few Bad Men. Galvin recounts the ambush his Marine Special Operations Task Force faced in Afghanistan, the controversial rules of engagement, and the aftermath that saw him and his men accused of war crimes before eventually being vindicated. We also explore his take on America’s global posture today—from Ukraine to Taiwan—and what it means for U.S. readiness on the world stage. This is a conversation about duty, betrayal, resilience, and what it really means to lead Marines under fire.
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From the battlefield to the courtroom, retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Fred Galvin shares the extraordinary and harrowing true story behind his book A Few Bad Men. Galvin recounts the ambush his Marine Special Operations Task Force faced in Afghanistan, the controversial rules of engagement, and the aftermath that saw him and his men accused of war crimes before eventually being vindicated. We also explore his take on America’s global posture today—from Ukraine to Taiwan—and what it means for U.S. readiness on the world stage. This is a conversation about duty, betrayal, resilience, and what it really means to lead Marines under fire.
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