Borne the Battle #167: Dr. Albert Weed, Green Beret Medic to Army Medical Officer to VA Surgeon

SSgt Tanner Iskra — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:51:26 -0400

This week’s Borne the Battle podcast features Dr. Albert Weed, whose career has taken him from enlisted Green Beret Army medic to an Army medical officer to VA surgeon. Weed discussed his name, and how his family’s military background and medical experiences led him to, among other things, peacekeeping in Egypt, swimming in Saddam Hussein’s pool, and receiving four different DD-214s.

Weed traces his journey’s beginnings from high school and later to Special Forces training, where he volunteered to work as a medic. The future doctor realized during training that he wanted to stay in the medical field. He was inspired to become an Army medical doctor while doing his clinical. He had just finished a late shift helping labor and deliveries and was planning to take a nap when he was called to the operating room to help. After the operation, Weed went out for a run instead of taking his nap. In that moment, he realized he wanted to pursue a medical career.

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Response by Capt Dwayne Conyers made Oct 16 at 2019 5:43 PM

Capt Dwayne Conyers — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:43:09 -0400

Dr. Weed is a TRUE American Hero !!!

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Oct 17 at 2019 6:35 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:35:11 -0400

He definitely understands the troops point of view

Response by CPO Arthur Weinberger made Nov 9 at 2019 7:40 AM

CPO Arthur Weinberger — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 07:40:54 -0500

Thank you for your extrordinary service and dedication to America

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2020 3:21 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:21:26 -0400

awesome that he continues to serve his country even post "green suiter"

Response by CPO Arthur Weinberger made Nov 4 at 2021 7:42 AM

CPO Arthur Weinberger — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:42:44 -0400

A brilliant mustang. Highly successful; has experienced the military from Jr. enlisted thru the officer ranks with great success. Truly an individual to revere, and listen to. Bravo Zulu!