Tag: military
To Germany and Back
“It really makes you a woman and makes you responsible.” https://youtu.be/dlkbwnbk_Eg Edited by Nick Ladeau. Transcript for To Germany and Back I graduated from Froebel High School, and my intention was not to go anyplace. I wanted to go to...
Valpo Fit the Bill
"The premise of the academic environment made it worth considering."
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Valpo Fit The Bill Transcript for Valpo Fit the Bill I had competed for the military service academies,...
Connective Tissue
"...that was fascinating, having a process where I feel I really met those actors and that creative team and really shared something with them. But I’ve never met them in real life."
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Part 3: Get Out into the World
"Marine Corps was a decision based on my desire to want to provide for my family." https://youtu.be/VBWvxaWjat8 Part 3 of an oral history story from an interview with Mayor Jerome Prince, Gary, Indiana. You can find Part 1 here, Part...
Military Vibe
"You realize the strength of your mind…just by convincing yourself of how strong you are." https://youtu.be/9ytARK1M8Bk Edited by Thu Nguyen. Transcript for Military Vibe When I was in high school, there was a group of recruiters that came to school...
More Than a Way Out
"Like a priest to a church, I wanna do my part...I want to serve my country." https://youtu.be/_lZpt378NR0 Produced by Perry Lerit. Transcript for More Than a Way Out I went into the army at the age of 17. I was...
Battle Scars
"To see somebody else struggling and to be able to lend a hand or lend an ear—that’s living a diaconal life."
Produced by Rebecca Werner. Transcript for Battle Scars I wanted to be...
Lineage
"'Dad’s going to play Army.' That’s what they would say."
Produced by Rebecca Werner. Transcript for Lineage John MetzArmy, Air Force veteranMy impression of the military probably comes from...
Defining Moment
“I had a mother tell me, 'Bring my boy home safe.'"
Produced by Rebecca Werner. Transcript for Defining Moment John MetzArmy & Air Force veteran At the time that...