Julian McBride, a forensic anthropologist and former Marine intelligence officer, discusses his military experience and the founding of his NGO, Reflections of War, which uses art therapy to address PTSD and tell the stories of war victims. He also shares insights on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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The Frontline Forum featured Julian McBride, who detailed his enlistment in the Marine Corps and experiences in a war zone.
How McBride's instructors influenced his career path, leading him to incorporate art therapy into his work with PTSD through his NGO, Reflections of War.
Why McBride believes the war in Ukraine will persist, highlighting the grim outlook for resolution in the region.
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SOFREP Presents: Julian McBride, Forensic Anthropologist, Former Marine Intelligence Officer, and SOFREP Foreign Affairs Contributor
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Miss the last Frontline Forum? No factor, here is our in-depth interview with SOFREP’s favorite foreign affairs contributor, forensic anthropologist and former Marine intelligence officer Julian McBride.
A composite photo of Julian in front of Lebanese flags. Image from 961
Miss the Last Frontline Forum? No Problem, Here It Is!
A composite photo of Julian in front of Lebanese flags. Image from 961
SOFREP’s Frontline Forum presents forensic anthropologist, former Marine intelligence officer, and SOFREP foreign affairs contributor Julian McBride. Julian shares details on what led him to enlist in the Marine Corps and outlines his time in a war zone. He then goes on to talk about why he pursued a career in forensic anthropology and how his instructors helped him incorporate art therapy into dealing with PTSD, eventually leading him to found Reflections of War (ROW), an anthropological NGO which aims to tell the stories of the victims of war through art therapy. Along with co-hosts Guy and Rad, he talks about current affairs in Ukraine and how he feels the war will unfortunately not end anytime soon.
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A composite photo of Julian in front of Lebanese flags. Image from 961
SOFREP’s Frontline Forum presents forensic anthropologist, former Marine intelligence officer, and SOFREP foreign affairs contributor Julian McBride. Julian shares details on what led him to enlist in the Marine Corps and outlines his time in a war zone. He then goes on to talk about why he pursued a career in forensic anthropology and how his instructors helped him incorporate art therapy into dealing with PTSD, eventually leading him to found Reflections of War (ROW), an anthropological NGO which aims to tell the stories of the victims of war through art therapy. Along with co-hosts Guy and Rad, he talks about current affairs in Ukraine and how he feels the war will unfortunately not end anytime soon.
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