William "Spanky" Gibson
Retired Marine Master Sergeant and Vietnam/Desert Storm/Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran who lost his leg in Ramadi and later returned to deploy as an above-knee amputee; he speaks about combat, recovery, leadership, and resilience.
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Apr 15, 2026 • 3h 45min
536: Ramadi: Sacrifice, Brotherhood, and The Return. w/ William "Spanky" Gibson
William "Spanky" Gibson, retired Marine Master Sergeant and combat veteran who lost his leg in Ramadi and later redeployed as an above-knee amputee. He recounts intense combat in Ramadi, the chaos of a friendly-fire incident, his injury and rapid recovery, the fight to return to duty, and the bonds of brotherhood that carried him through. Short, raw, and resilient.
