The Trunk Tales Ep 7 | Ft Junkyard Tactical

Episode 7 of The Trunk Tales features Larry Teakell, better known as Junkyard Tactical. Hosts Andrew Lemacks (He’s Wrong She’s Right) and Grimzy (Grimzy News) sit down with Larry to talk about his decorated career as a U.S. Army Combat Medic, the experiences that earned him the Bronze Star and Soldier’s Medal, his time training Iraqi medics and local police, and his life after service building knives and community under the Junkyard Tactical brand.

Larry shares lessons learned in combat and in teaching, how trauma care knowledge saves lives, and how he forged a new purpose by literally forging knives from scrap metal and railroad spikes. This is a raw and inspiring look at a veteran turning battlefield experience into a legacy of training, craftsmanship, and giving back.

📍 Chapters
00:00:00 – Intro & Welcome
00:06:43 – Bronze Star & Defining Moments
00:10:20 – From Basic to Combat Medic
00:16:16 – Training Iraqi Medics & Police Units
00:23:00 – Stories & On-the-Ground Memories
01:02:00 – Transitioning to Civilian Life
01:18:31 – Building the First Forge
01:23:02 – Knife Making with Scrap & Railroad Spikes
01:26:30 – What Makes a Good Knife
01:36:49 – Passing Knowledge Through the Forge
01:47:33 – Raffles, Community, and Giving Back
01:51:53 – Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

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