The Iranian Hostage Crisis with Rocky Sickmann

Jun 13, 2023 | The Professional Noticer

On this week’s episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts U.S. Marine Sergeant Rocky Sickmann – one of 65 Americans held hostage during the Iranian Hostage Crisis in 1979. 

Tune in to hear Rocky share the detailed, harrowing account of intense captivity by the Iranians for 444 days. Listen as he describes the events leading up to the crisis, learn what goes through a guy’s mind while being blindfolded during multiple mock executions, and what it felt like to be one of the last hostages released in 1981. Also, learn about Folds of Honor and how you can get involved! 

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