Stories

I am a 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran who served with the U.S. Navy. I also worked with multiple Federal Government Agencies for a total of 35 years. It has been a pleasure serving the United States and I have also been retired for 20 years

I was a nineteen year old Army wife traveling alone to Germany with my 16 month old daughter in May, 64. . I had hardly traveled outside NC. We were the only American’s living in the small town of Horchheim, Germany. Nine months later our second daughter was born. My husband was in the field…

I served in the United States Marine Corps because I had family that served in the Marine Corps. Growing up I saw my Uncles’ boot camp photo in his dress blues and told my family that I wanted to be like him. As i grew older and watching the news about all the conflict in…

I am so proud to be an Army brat. My Dad served 22 years in the Army, serving during WWII, jumping at Normandy, being only 1 of 3 of his plane load who survived, being captured twice and placed in a concentration camps, then going on to serve in Korean War. While my Dad was…

I served faithfully for 20 years, waiting for THE phone call. I trained beyond job requirements. Only to retire feeling wasted. Four years later the AF Reserves offered me a chance to serve a bit longer and impart my knowledge onto the youngsters. I felt fortunate to be able to give something back. I did…

Most people walk into a recruiters office looking to join the military to continue their families legacy, take advantage of educational benefits or to travel the world. During my 21 year career; I had the pleasure of doing all three. I walked away with multiple degrees and saw parts of the world I would have…

I never set out to be the girl behind the camera, the one writing the stories, or the voice bringing service to life. But here I am, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Serving in the Tennessee National Guard has given me more than a title. It has given me a purpose and a…