Episode 13 - Chris Smith Company B-3

Chris recalls his time as a B-3 Bandit and talks about his journey from Korea, to Hawaii, to New York City, to London, Columbia and Washington DC. We recall the two units in which we served together, the 2nd Engineer Battalion, 2ID and the "Fighting 411th" also nicknamed the "Archie Bunker Brigade." Chris served at a senior level in the Department of Energy and is now a Senior VP of Policy and Government Relations for Cheniere Energy. Chris talks about his family's pain of losing his cousin Lieutenant Emily Perez USMA '05; as well as losing his B-3 Bandit brother Bill Hecker. Chris also tells the story of his plebe year roommate Derrick Wright who sustained a traumatic brain injury while serving for a military contractor; and the inspiring and courageous journey he and his wife Cindy have endured since the event.