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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2021 · 46 MIN

Ep 91 | 'My Friend Was Stranded in Afghanistan' | Eric Braun

from Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess · host Blaze Podcast Network

U.S. Army veteran and military contractor Eric Braun was working as a palace guard in Kabul when he met a local translator named "Rocky." Throughout his time in Afghanistan, Braun found "Rocky" to be honest, loyal, and trustworthy. Now, as Afghanistan falls further into chaos, Braun is worried about his friend and his family. Hear the story of how far Afghanistan had come, and how far it has fallen, from a person who saw it firsthand on this episode of Rick & Bubba University. Sponsors: TASER was founded with an entrepreneurial spirit and a single objective: to make the world a little safer. Today, the TASER Self-Defense team is as passionate about saving lives as ever before. We believe in a world with less assaults, less violence, and less worry. One that's safer, bolder. Where anyone can live their life fearlessly. And we're dedicated to creating technology that can get us there. We believe the world is full of good people and hope that you will never need to fire one of our devices under duress. However, we also believe that carrying one of our less-lethal solutions is the most convenient way to protect yourself and your loved ones with less worry and more confidence. Taser devices are available without a permit in most U.S. States. Get the TASER Pulse Plus or Taser Strijelight, at https://Taser.com with promo code Bubba to Save 15%. Restrictions apply. See site for details.   Moink: Moink delivers grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb, pastured pork and chicken, and wild-caught Alaskan salmon, direct to your door - helping Family Farms become financially independent outside of big agriculture.Their animals are raised outdoors, their fish swim wild in the ocean, and Moink meat is free of antibiotics, hormones, sugar, and all the other junk you find pre-packaged in the meat aisle. Sign up at https://MoinkBox.com/BUBBA to get a Year of Bacon for FREE and then pick what meats you want delivered with your first box. Change what you get each month and cancel anytime.  Trust & Will: Many of you are just starting out - buying a home, having babies, and building wealth. Be sure to add “securing your family’s future” to your “To-Do List” by establishing a will or trust at https://TrustandWill.com/Bubba. At https://TrustandWill.com/Bubba, setting up an estate plan is simple, convenient and secure. For as little as $39 you can nominate guardians for your children, determine who gets your stuff, and plan for future medical care all from the comfort of your home. Hiring a traditional estate attorney can cost thousands and using a one-size-fits-all template is not nearly specialized enough. Trust & Will documents are designed by estate planning experts and customized for the state you live in.  And, with live customer support 7 days a week, TrustandWill.com’s team is available to answer any questions you have while setting up your plan. Gain peace of mind at https://TrustandWill.com/Bubba and get 10% off plus free shipping on your customized legal documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Army veteran and military contractor Eric Braun was working as a palace guard in Kabul when he met a local translator named "Rocky." Throughout his time in Afghanistan, Braun found "Rocky" to be honest, loyal, and trustworthy. Now, as Afghanistan falls further into chaos, Braun is worried about his friend and his family. Hear the story of how far Afghanistan had come, and how far it has fallen, from a person who saw it firsthand on this episode of Rick & Bubba University. Sponsors: TASER was founded with an entrepreneurial spirit and a single objective: to make the world a little safer. Today, the TASER Self-Defense team is as passionate about saving lives as ever before. We believe in a world with less assaults, less violence, and less worry. One that's safer, bolder. Where anyone can live their life fearlessly. And we're dedicated to creating technology that can get us there. We believe the world is full of good people and hope that you will never need to fire one of our devices under duress. However, we also believe that carrying one of our less-lethal solutions is the most convenient way to protect yourself and your loved ones with less worry and more confidence. Taser devices are available without a permit in most U.S. States. Get the TASER Pulse Plus or Taser Strijelight, at https://Taser.com with promo code Bubba to Save 15%. Restrictions apply. See site for details.   Moink: Moink delivers grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb, pastured pork and chicken, and wild-caught Alaskan salmon, direct to your door - helping Family Farms become financially independent outside of big agriculture.Their animals are raised outdoors, their fish swim wild in the ocean, and Moink meat is free of antibiotics, hormones, sugar, and all the other junk you find pre-packaged in the meat aisle. Sign up at https://MoinkBox.com/BUBBA to get a Year of Bacon for FREE and then pick what meats you want delivered with your first box. Change what you get each month and cancel anytime.  Trust & Will: Many of you are just starting out - buying a home, having babies, and building wealth. Be sure to add “securing your family’s future” to your “To-Do List” by establishing a will or trust at https://TrustandWill.com/Bubba. At https://TrustandWill.com/Bubba, setting up an estate plan is simple, convenient and secure. For as little as $39 you can nominate guardians for your children, determine who gets your stuff, and plan for future medical care all from the comfort of your home. Hiring a traditional estate attorney can cost thousands and using a one-size-fits-all template is not nearly specialized enough. Trust & Will documents are designed by estate planning experts and customized for the state you live in.  And, with live customer support 7 days a week, TrustandWill.com’s team is available to answer any questions you have while setting up your plan. Gain peace of mind at https://TrustandWill.com/Bubba and get 10% off plus free shipping on your customized legal documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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