THE FIGHT FOR FALLUJAH: 48 Hours in Hell with Combat Veteran Scott Gatto | OOP EP#004

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THE FIGHT FOR FALLUJAH: 48 Hours in Hell with Combat Veteran Scott Gatto | OOP EP#004

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Episode Synopsis

In this powerful episode of Operation Onward, we sit down with Scott Gatto — a Marine Combat Veteran and founder of Reunite The Fight, a nonprofit dedicated to reconnecting Veterans and reigniting their sense of purpose.
In Part I, Scott opens up about his early life, the events that led him to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, and his harrowing firsthand account of the first 48 hours during the Battle of Fallujah — one of the bloodiest and most pivotal battles of the Iraq War.
 
This is a raw, unfiltered, and gripping story of combat, brotherhood, and resilience.
 
Topics Covered in This Episode:

Growing up with grit: Scott’s childhood and what drove him to serve
Marine Corps boot camp and early experiences
Detailed account of the first 48 hours in Fallujah
Trauma, leadership, and survival in combat
Why he founded Reunite The Fight for Veterans

Resources & Links:

Reunite The Fight: https://www.reunitethefight.org
REE Medical – VA Disability Support: https://referrals.reemedical.com/l/OOpodcast (Use referral code: OOPodcast)
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