#699 Matt Okuhara Army Reserve Veteran; 16 Jul 2026

#699 Matt Okuhara Army Reserve Veteran; 16 Jul 2026

From The Lost Art Project: Veterans’ Voices by Andrew Cox

July 16, 2026 · 1h 37m · Episode 711

About this episode

Matt Okuhara shares his military journey from the British Army Reserve to law enforcement, discussing leadership lessons and the differences between U.S. and British armed forces.

Growing up in Gloucester, England, Matt Okuhara never imagined his military journey would take him from the British Army Reserve to deployment in Iraq, commissioning as an officer, and eventually working in the United Kingdom's Civil Nuclear Constabulary. In this episode, Matt shares what it's like to serve in the British military, explains the similarities and differences between the U.S. and British armed forces, and reflects on the leadership lessons he learned through combat, military service, and his transition into law enforcement. Don't miss this fascinating international perspective on service, leadership, and life after the military. Basra and Back: The Memoir of an Unlikely Infantryman in the Iraq War https://www.amazon.com/dp/1036129659?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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Host: Andrew Cox

Guest: Matt Okuhara

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Organizations: British Army Reserve, United Kingdom's Civil Nuclear Constabulary

Books & works: Basra and Back: The Memoir of an Unlikely Infantryman in the Iraq War

Places: Gloucester, Iraq

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