In Today's episode of Urban Valor, we have Guest Army veteran Chris Cleland. Growing up in El Monte, California, Chris found himself in trouble, leading to an arrest for grand theft auto. But he turned his life around by joining the Army Infantry, a decision that took him on several deployments to Iraq. You'll get to hear first hand the challenges Chris and his unit faced, especially their encounters with IEDs. He shares his stories from Baghdad, one in particular, where Chris's unit was distributing toys to local children. Tragically, during this act of kindness, an explosive event occurred, resulting in the loss of 27 lives, including many children and Army Specialist Benyahmin Yahudah. Chris also opens up about the mental health struggles that many veterans face. Including his own experiences and how he's now dedicated to helping other veterans adjust to life after service, discussing the need for support and understanding for those who've served. Do NOT miss this POWERFUL New Episode of Urban Valor!  🇺🇸 Please LIKE today's video to support Chris and Urban Valor!  🇺🇸 Please COMMENT if you have any questions or just want to show support! 🇺🇸 Please SUBSCRIBE & Turn on ALL Notifications so you never miss an episode of Urban Valor! #military #marines #urbanvalor #war #combat #combatveteran #marines #warstories