From Marine to Actor: Maurice P. Kerry on PTSD, Betrayal & Starting Over
4/3/202645 min
On this episode of We’re Out Of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with actor and decorated Marine veteran Maurice P. Kerry for a raw and deeply personal conversation about survival, identity, and transformation after war.Maurice opens up about the harsh realities of combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the mindset that kept him alive—“complacency kills.” But the battle didn’t end overseas. From being cheated on while serving his country to returning home and facing homelessness, Maurice shares the unseen struggles many veterans endure when transitioning back to civilian life.He speaks candidly about PTSD, not as a w...
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First 90 secondsMaurice P. Kerry· Guest0:00
If just this one time, especially during the month of May, if you see somebody in the military or know somebody in the military, just reach out and, and just tell them thank you. You know? And, and mean it. You don't tell them thank you if you mean it.
Speaker 10:11
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Richard Taite· Host0:46
Today's guest is someone who truly embodies resilience and reinvention. Maurice P. Carey is an actor, director, and producer and decorated United States Marine Corps combat veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Like so many who served, his transition back to civilian life came with real challenges, and he's turned that lived experience into strength and forward momentum. Today, he's starring on CBS's Beyond the Gates as Randy Parker. Maurice, I'm honored to have you here. You served as a Marine during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. What did that experience teach you about discipline, brotherhood,