Re-Run Chapter 42. Green Beret Jay Collins

About this episode

Jay Collins, a former Green Beret, shares his inspiring journey of service, sacrifice, and the importance of mental health support in the military.

Jay Collins, a former Green Beret, shares his journey of service and sacrifice. Raised by his grandparents, who instilled in him the value of being part of something bigger than himself, Jay joined the military and fell in love with it. He later entered politics because he saw the need for good people to step in and make a change. Jay emphasizes the importance of teamwork, accountability, and leaving things better than you found them. He also discusses the challenges of mental health in the military and the need for support and open communication. Jay shares his experiences of being in jump school during the September 11th attacks and his deployment to Afghanistan, where he sustained injuries but continued to serve. Despite facing setbacks and physical limitations, Jay's determination and commitment to service remain unwavering. Jay Collins, a retired Green Beret and founder of Operation Barbecue Relief, shares his inspiring story of resilience and service.

People in this episode

Guest: Jay Collins

Topics covered

• military service
• mental health
• teamwork
• politics
• resilience
• sacrifice

Keywords

• Green Beret
• military
• mental health
• teamwork
• politics
• resilience
• September 11th
• Afghanistan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Operation Barbecue Relief

Places: Afghanistan

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