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Retired Gunnery Sergeant Ryan Kuperus shares his experiences in combat and his journey of healing through nature.

This week on RMS, we welcome retired Gunnery Sergeant Ryan “Koup” Kuperus to the show. Kuperus is a highly decorated Marine Force Recon veteran with over 17 years of service, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines. His personal decorations include the Purple Heart and the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor. After a severe injury in 2007, Kuperus found healing through nature and now dedicates his life to helping fellow veterans and first responders through his nonprofit, The Reason Outdoors.   In Part 2:Kuperus takes us deep into the intense operations he led in Afghanistan, detailing gripping firsthand accounts of combat encounters, dangerous missions, and the relentless hunt for a Taliban Shadow Governor. He vividly recounts the challenges and stresses of operating in one of the most hostile environments, confronting constant threats from IEDs and firefights. Kuperus shares powerful insights into leadership, survival, and the realities of modern warfare that shaped him and his teammates.Support Ryan:https://thereasonoutdoors.org/our-mission/Part 1:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KiOcOmWV65r1TkZOCi8aL?si=hgZjcCIKQd-l2-qBs1ileA⸻Related Episodes: •…

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Host: Reed

Guest: Ryan Kuperus

Topics covered

• military operations
• veteran support
• leadership
• combat experiences
• nature therapy

Keywords

• Marine
• Taliban
• combat
• veterans
• nonprofit
• leadership
• warfare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Reason Outdoors

Places: Afghanistan, Iraq, Philippines

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