EP:105 Silent Freedom ~ A Memoir of Service with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Iraq

<p>In this episode, Tyler talks with Aurea Franklin about her time in service and what led to her writing her book Silent Freedom. A Memoir of Service with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Iraq.  <br/><br/>In this memoir, Aurea details her time spent with the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She discusses life as a soldier—abroad and at home—and the triumphs and difficulties that come with it.<br/><br/>Silent Freedom is a story about love and loss, purpose and faith. It will take you to the darkest corners of the war zone in Iraq while demonstrating how faith and hope for a better future can make a difference.<br/><br/>Available on <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Freedom-Service-Airborne-Division/dp/1737508605/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DBJLSKB9XJ16&amp;keywords=silent+freedom&amp;qid=1646934066&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=silent+freedom%2Cstripbooks%2C113&amp;sr=1-1'>Amazon</a> and at <a href='https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/silent-freedom-aurea-c-franklin/1140615089?ean=9781737508601'>Barnes and Noble</a>.<br/><br/>Visit Aurea&apos;s website at <a href='https://www.silentfreedom101st.com/'>silentfreedom101st.com</a><br/><br/><b>MEET AUREA FRANKLIN</b></p><p>Aurea retired from the 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault (AASLT), and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for four years: two tours with the 101st and two years as a civilian contractor. She received numerous medals and awards, including two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service in a combat zone. </p><p>The first Bronze Star was received while she was with Bravo Company, 101st Soldier Support Battalion, serving as a Casualty Liaison Team Leader for AASLT in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Mosul, Iraq (2003-2004). The second Bronze Star was received for outstanding performance as Human Resources NCOIC, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, COB Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq (2005-2006). </p><p>She holds three master’s degrees: two Masters of Business Administration and one Master of Public Ad