The Resilient Show
Medal of Honor Recipient William Swenson: The Battle, The Truth, & The Cost
Episode Description
Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. William Swenson joins Chad Robichaux for an unfiltered conversation about courage, sacrifice, and accountability in war. Swenson recounts the harrowing seven-hour battle in Afghanistan that earned him the nation’s highest military award, where he risked his life to save others while outnumbered and under fire. But this is more than a story of battlefield heroism, it’s about the hidden costs of war, the failures of leadership, and why he chose to speak out when others stayed silent. Swenson opens up about the broken rules of engagement, the reality of Afghan forces, and the lasting burden carried by those who fought.
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William Swenson
Biography
William Swenson was born in Seattle, Washington. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Seattle University and is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. Swenson served three tours during the War on Terror, once to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan where he routinely exhibited exceptional leadership and extraordinary selflessness. He is currently one of only three Medal of Honor recipients still on active duty. Swenson was presented the Medal of Honor by President Barak Obama on October 15, 2013. He serves on the Board of Directors for the National Medal of Honor Museum.
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