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10/30/2025

Who else can recall the details of an attack or near death experience like this?Feel like sharing? If so leave a comment and let’s get a Debrief scheduled.

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10/29/2025

Debrief Preview: Debrief #24 COL(R) Ric Ortega "From Non-Kinetic to Kinetic: One Officer's Journey as BN FSO"

Join us as Ric discusses during his debrief the cumulative exhaustion and the effects on mental and physical health during the Battle for Baqubah.

Full Episode Releases on Friday!

10/28/2025

The power of sharing is real.

The Army’s training model built more than discipline; it hardwired muscle memory, nonverbal awareness, and resilience into who we are.

Do you still catch yourself scanning exits, calling cadence in your head, or folding your shirts with precision worthy of an inspection? 👀

Drop your “still do this from the service” habits in the comments below — let’s see how deep that training goes! 💪

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10/26/2025

Calling all AO Baqubah (from 2006–2008) veterans! We want to hear your story!

The Debrief Project is currently conducting online debriefs for all veterans who were part of this historic time — no matter your rank, MOS, or unit. Every story matters, and every voice helps preserve history and promote healing.

This is your opportunity to record your experience, honor your service, and contribute to a living archive of the Battle for Baqubah.

To begin the conversation or schedule your debrief, please email:

📩 debriefs@debriefproject.org

Let’s keep history alive — one story at a time.

10/24/2025

🎥 Over 40 Hours of History & Healing 🇺🇸

Every story matters. Every voice deserves to be heard.

On The Debrief Project YouTube Channel, veterans from across the country sit down to share their experiences — not just to tell their stories, but to heal through them.

🔥 23 debriefs are already live — that’s over 40 hours of raw, unfiltered conversations from those who lived it. From the streets of Baqubah to the long road home, each debrief is a window into courage, loss, brotherhood, and recovery.

This isn’t Hollywood. It’s real life. Real warfighters. Real healing.

💥 Help us keep these stories alive.
Your support allows us to record, edit, and share more veteran voices through The Debrief Project.

🎯 Donate today at DebriefProject.org
or become a Debrief Exclusive Sponsor to directly fund upcoming interviews and veteran storytelling projects.

📺 Watch, subscribe, and join the mission:
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The Debrief Project | History & Healing The Debrief Project exists to honor the stories of combat veterans—because history lives in their voices. We create a space where warriors can share their experiences, reflect on their service, and find healing through storytelling. By capturing these person...

10/23/2025

From Serving our Nation to Serving God. . . . Stay turned for full debrief!

10/22/2025

“Apaches in the overhead !!!” Daniel York

The Battle for Baqubah wasn’t won by one unit, one platform, or one plan — it was the product of countless teams, from across the military spectrum, coming together in chaos and forging coordination through sheer professionalism and will. Units that had never trained together executed complex missions side by side — proving that discipline, adaptability, and brotherhood can bridge any gap. The success of these operations belongs to every warfighter who made the mission happen.

Do you have a story, pictures, or videos from the Battle for Baqubah you would like to share? Please tag us in the picture or email us at contactus@debriefproject.com.

10/20/2025

💚 Healthy Monday: The Power of Asking for Help

Sometimes the hardest words to say are the simplest ones:
“I need help.”

For many veterans and service members, reaching out for support can feel like breaking formation—like somehow we’re supposed to carry the weight alone. But the truth is, asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strategy. It’s courage. It’s leadership in action.

When we reach out, we give others permission to do the same.
When we open up, we create space for healing—not just for ourselves, but for our brothers and sisters still fighting silent battles.

🎥 Watch this veteran share his story about taking that first step toward mental health support. His honesty reminds us that healing starts with connection—and that asking for help might be the bravest thing you’ll ever do.

10/17/2025

🎥 Did you know The Debrief Project YouTube channel now has 23 full debriefs and tons of shorts?

This weekend, take a few minutes to hear Battle for Baqubah veterans share their powerful stories — stories of service, sacrifice, and healing. 🇺🇸

Every view, like, comment, and share helps keep this history alive and supports our mission of History & Healing.

👉 Watch, listen, and join the conversation:
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📣 Help spread awareness, honor those who served, and remind the world that every story matters.

You can also support future debriefs by donating today at our website: debriefproject.org/donate/

All donations are tax-deductible as we are a 501 (c) (3)

10/17/2025

10/13/2025

💪 Healthy Monday

It’s time to share our history — and to heal.
There are countless layers to what service members experience, especially during combat operations.

At The Debrief Project, our board members and staff deeply believe in the power of storytelling. Sharing our experiences helps us process, connect, and ultimately, heal.

This week, we’re highlighting the incredible work being done by the Pijpaerts, who are helping veterans and their families heal through both lived experience and professional insight.
As a military family themselves, they know the weight of service — and with Dr. Jocelyn Pijpaert’s expertise as a Marriage and Family Therapist, they’re turning that experience into hope and healing for others.

Check out their work below and join us in continuing the mission of History & Healing. 🎥💬

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