Her big brother remains a lifelong protector
“I’ve always kind of followed in my older brother’s footsteps. He’s married and in the Army now, stationed at Fort Sill. He’s my biggest hero. “He’s always been there for me. Even as kids when we...
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Soldier fights to protect the right to protest
“The first time I saw (Colin) Kaepernick taking a knee, I wasn’t offended by it. I felt like he was practicing his freedom of speech. As a soldier that’s one of the things you protect, someone’s...
Police reacting effectively to stress is key
“I’ve never been arrested, but I was put in cuffs one time. I was by myself at a park that was closed, and I was just sitting in my car. I didn’t feel like I was...
He’s still recovering from freak Army accident
“I just finished my term in the military. I was in the Army for four years, but I got hurt on a convoy. “It happened at a training facility in California. I was riding in the...
She’s adjusting to a more structured lifestyle
“After my son was born, we drove to Colorado a week later and moved into our house. Things were happening so fast, it’s taken a while to get used to it all. “Being a new mom,...
Army veteran learns the real thing is much different
“I was in the Army, active duty in the First Cavalry Division out of Fort Hood, Texas, for five years. I did two tours over in Iraq as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle weapons specialist. “I saw...
Sisters choose different post-high school paths
(Left) “When school starts I’m planning to unenroll so I can enroll in my GED classes. I didn’t drop out. I want my high school diploma, but it’s just taking too long. I want to hurry...
Mom supports sons’ decisions to join military
“Both of my older boys are joining the military this summer. The one in college is going into the Reserve and the other one is going into the Army for a three-year term. “I guess I...
Proud of role in Iraq’s first presidential election
“I did security in the military for 14 years with the Army infantry and spent time in Iraq, Germany and Korea. “When we were stationed in Iraq, we helped to allow the country’s very first presidential...
Groundhog Day marriage still going strong
“We’ve been married 60 years. This is my first bride.” “And last.” “I was 21 and she was 15. I believe in robbing the cradle. “On my 21st birthday, I got a summons to come to...
