From Trauma to Power: How an Infantry Officer Rebuilt Her Mind and Body | Riley A. Gruppo S.O.S. #261

From Trauma to Power: How an Infantry Officer Rebuilt Her Mind and Body | Riley A. Gruppo S.O.S. #261

April 3, 2026 · 57 min

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Riley A. Gruppo discusses her experiences as an infantry officer and the challenges faced by women in combat roles.

Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! The loudest arguments about women in combat usually skip the only thing that matters: what it looks like on the ground when you are the one carrying the ruck, enforcing standards, and trying to stay safe inside a broken system. I’m joined by Riley Grupo, an Army officer who served in an infantry role and isn’t afraid to answer the question everyone dodges, “Were the standards lowered?” From the grenade toss to night missions o...

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