What It's Like to Step On a Landmine with Michael Montoya

About this episode

Michael Montoya shares his experiences as a former US Marine Corps EOD Technician and the sacrifices he made for his family.

Have you ever faced a decision that put your life's passion on pause for the sake of family? Michael Montoya, a former US Marine Corps EOD Technician, joins us with a tale that's far from ordinary, where the battlefield extends beyond the physical realm. He takes us through his early days of military aspiration triggered by a Marine's school visit, to the rigorous EOD training and his abrupt deployment to Iraq. His narrative doesn't stop there; we learn about the sacrifices he made for his fa...

People in this episode

Guest: Michael Montoya

Topics covered

• landmine
• military
• EOD training
• sacrifice
• family

Keywords

• military aspiration
• deployment
• Iraq

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iraq

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