# #699 Matt Okuhara Army Reserve Veteran; 16 Jul 2026

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Podcast: [The Lost Art Project: Veterans’ Voices](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lost-art-project-veterans-voices-6732580)
Published: 2026-07-16T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://TheLostArt.podbean.com/e/699-matt-okuhara-army-reserve-veteran-16-jul-2026/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m2kt9e3c84htiy52/_699_Matt_Okuhara_Army_Reserve_Veteran_16_Jul_2026ay82i.mp4
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Duration seconds: 5798

## Resource

Growing up in Gloucester, England, Matt Okuhara never imagined his military journey would take him from the British Army Reserve to deployment in Iraq, commissioning as an officer, and eventually working in the United Kingdom's Civil Nuclear Constabulary. In this episode, Matt shares what it's like to serve in the British military, explains the similarities and differences between the U.S. and British armed forces, and reflects on the leadership lessons he learned through combat, military service, and his transition into law enforcement. Don't miss this fascinating international perspective on service, leadership, and life after the military. Basra and Back: The Memoir of an Unlikely Infantryman in the Iraq War https://www.amazon.com/dp/1036129659?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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