Episode 34. Cpl Lombardo 1812 Tank Crewman

Joe Lombardo was in the Marines from 2007-2012 as an 1812 M1A1 Tank Crewman.  He was with 1st tanks out of 29 palms. he deployed in 2010 for the first time, and a 2nd time in 2012. In 2012 he deployed with tanks to Afghanistan, something that was only done for a short time throughout the war. He talks about how he got the tank MOS, what school was like, the different jobs within the tank and what the day to day was with workups and on deployment.  Joe goes into detail about his second deployment and how the enemy tried to fight against the tanks. He also walks us through the experience of using his tank to take out an enemy attack and draw fire away from the other incapacitated tanks, which resulted in him being awarded a NAM with "V" Device. Joe then talks about going to flight school for helicopters when he got out, working that job, and having a crash landing in New York. 
We also get into a lot of detail about the struggles he had once getting out. Joe left his deployment early due to EAS and got out quickly after returning, and we discuss how that contributed to not having the best help to deal with the deployment and how to manage it as time continued.

I'm very thankful for joes' story and being able to have all 3 Lombardo brothers on the show. I think it's safe to say that the Lombardo family has done more than their fair share..