That Thing About The Bomb Hunter

In this episode we have a conversation with Eric Herrera who served in the US Army as a Combat Engineer from 2005-2010. He did two tours in Iraq and their mission was to conduct route clearance for safe movement of US forces. He was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany and lived there for 3 years. Eric received a degree in Business Administration and currently is a property manager in the Chicago Area.

From Eric’s Book: A Bomb Hunter's Story: My Life Clearing the Roads of Iraq which can be found on Amazon HERE

We all have turning points in our lives. One man’s turning point led him to join the army. Despite the opposition from shocked family members, he makes the commitment one fateful day in June. What follows is a series of hardships, both physical and emotional, that will change his life forever. After ten years of silence, he is ready to tell his story. It is a story of friendship, politics, loss, and love. When Private Eric Herrera begins his military journey, he starts at the bottom, like they all do. Basic training gives him the courage to do things he hadn’t realized he was capable of. It also sets the stage for brother-like friendships that will last a lifetime. Upon arriving in Iraq, he experiences firsthand the consequences of narcissists in power. Not all fit that description though. When a night mission turns into tragedy, he and his platoon must search the ranks for someone who will come to their aid. They find the few who are truly worthy of their rank. Left to deal with the loss of his friends, Eric must choose to move forward in spite of his grief. His struggle is real, but in the end, love comes to the rescue, helping him to pull through when he otherwise may have given up.