Marine vet Jack Mandaville tells us about the time he got shot in training

As the group discusses the warrior ethos of the Corps stopping Marines from getting help, Jack talks about his own time getting shot as a 19 year old Marine in training. It's kind of hilarious.

By Patrick Baker

Posted on Feb 8, 2019

Jack Mandaville is no
stranger to Task & Purpose and decides to really open up on the latest episode of Task & Purpose Radio.

Having served as a Marine, the show opens with Jack discussing the current
spike of suicides affecting the active ranks of the Marine Corps. As the group discusses the warrior ethos of the Corps stopping Marines from getting help, Jack talks about his own time getting shot as a 19 year old Marine in training. It’s kind of hilarious.

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