Arriving in the United States without any English within a few short years Guido Filippone had enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Have you seen Rocky? Guido will remind you a lot of that incredible Rocky spirit. As an infantryman, he served combat tours in Fallujah and Ramadi at times when fighting was ultra-intense – and before he was old enough to vote. In today’s show they dig into some tough topics – courage, bravery, fear and being smart about leveraging help. Find out what it is like being in a battle for the first time. Hear how combat is similar for WW2 veterans and the how it is different in ways that might surprise you. He still continues to serve in ways that are truly inspiring. His grandfather served in WWII and was a prisoner of war – but he passed away before Guido had a chance to learn from him…so Guido created a project to capture the voices and experiences of veterans from WWII and Vietnam to save them for generations to come. Find out the remarkable story behind how the project came about. Hear some of the most staggering war stories Guido has heard during his film projects from US veterans. A self-made success story, he has created the massively popular Zero Foxtrot that makes military humor apparel, must-have beer steins and more.