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Echo Valor Podcast
The Echo Valor Podcast is where courage meets storytelling. Hosted by David Burnell—a U.S. military veteran, special operations team leader, and rescue operator—the show dives into the real stories of those who serve in the shadows and on the front lines. With a high-threat security and humanitarian response background, David brings raw insight and deep respect to each episode. Through powerful interviews, battlefield reflections, and original tribute music, Echo Valor honors the warriors, medics, and rescuers who risk everything for others. This podcast is part of the greater mission at EchoValor.com—to preserve legacy, inspire courage, and give voice to those who carry the weight of valor.
Echo Valor Podcast
The Black Sands of Iwo Jima (Valor Forged in Fire)
In February 1945, 70,000 U.S. Marines landed on the island of Iwo Jima—an eight-square-mile fortress defended by over 20,000 entrenched Japanese soldiers. What followed was one of the most grueling and iconic battles in American military history.
In this special episode of Echo Valor, we dive deep into the timeline, strategy, heroism, and heartbreak of the Battle of Iwo Jima. You'll hear the story behind the flag on Mount Suribachi, the price of every inch of black volcanic sand, and the valor of men whose courage echoed across generations.
From Medal of Honor recipients to the haunting silence of the caves, this is the full story—told with reverence, truth, and gratitude.
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