Combat Story
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“The first rounds hit before the sound did.”
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March 14, 2026
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0:48Now PlayingIn this clip from Combat Story, former Marine Scout Sniper Alexander Lemons describes the moment incoming artillery landed around his unit during the invasion of Iraq.
White flashes.
Then the explosions.
That was the moment he realized something no training can prepare you for:
War isn’t a game.
People get hurt.
This short is from part 1 of our conversation about Alex’s experiences in Iraq and the Marines, as well as a fascinating discussion about his book War Body: A Marine Sniper and the Hidden Violence of Modern Warfare.
🎙️ The full Combat Story episode with Alexander Lemons drops Sunday at 9 PM Pacific.
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