#83 Brett Yoakum - From Firefighting to Law Enforcement to C-17 Loadmaster: Afghanistan Withdrawal Chaos

Brett Yoakum joins  @AfterburnPodcast  for episode 83. Brett is a C-17 loadmaster a former police officer and a firefighter. Brett recalls his harrowing time in Afghanistan, where he found himself in the midst of chaos during the Kabul evacuation missions. Grab the newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterBrett shares the challenges he faced as a police officer and the often negative public perception of law enforcement. They explore the complexities of the militarization of police and discuss recent events that have shaped public opinion. From intense situations in war zones to battling mental health issues, Brett's story is one of resilience, camaraderie, and the tough choices one encounters in the line of duty. 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterContact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contactPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcastApple - https://apple.co/3dLradTSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUrPodcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcastWebsite - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enGuns Garin Memorial Foundation https://bit.ly/GunsGarin🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnE3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy