Category: 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."
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Battle Scars Produced by Rebecca Werner. Transcript...
Lineage
"'Dad’s going to play Army.' That’s what they would say."
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Lineage Produced by Rebecca Werner. Transcript for Lineage My impression of the military probably comes from my family....
Defining Moment
“I had a mother tell me, 'Bring my boy home safe.'"
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Defining Moment Produced by Rebecca Werner. Transcript for Defining Moment At the time that 9/11 kicked off,...