March or Die

March or Die

Jeremy Stalnecker

Marine K9 Handler Survives an IED Blast & Finds Purpose After War

December 11, 2025   ●   76 min

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In this powerful episode of March or Die, Jeremy Stalnecker sits down with Marine Corps veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and K9 handler Alfred Brenner to unpack the life-altering moments of his deployment to Afghanistan, including the blast that nearly took his life and the loss of his partner, his military working dog, Grief. Alfred shares the raw truth of survivor’s guilt, trauma, faith, and rediscovering identity after war.

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If you or someone you love is navigating grief, transition, or the search for purpose, this conversation will deeply resonate.

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