“I was in construction pretty much all my life. I spent my final six years in Iraq, doing work to support the military. I went over there to get some extra money to build up for retirement. My wife stayed here. She went through a … Continue readingHusband and wife share connection while camping
“I started traveling in my 20s. I was just fascinated with it, and I wanted to go overseas. So when an opportunity came up to work as a federal civilian with the Army Corps of Engineers in Kuwait, I jumped at it. I did personnel … Continue readingCorps of Engineers jobs support her desire to travel
“When I was sworn in, the chief of police at the time said, ‘This badge is going to get you a lot of women. But it only takes one woman to get the badge.’ And sure enough … I was amazed to find out how … Continue readingFormer police officer learns lesson the hard way
“My husband was in the Army for 13 years. During that time he was in Afghanistan for 12 months doing field artillery, providing cover for special forces on the border of Pakistan. He also was in Iraq for 15 months, and was like a police … Continue readingShe’s a calming influence for husband with PTSD
“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 plenty of action. Lots of bad stuff when you’re … Continue readingArmy veteran learns the real thing is much different
“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 elections. Even though the elections were open to the … Continue readingProud of role in Iraq’s first presidential election
“Have you ever heard of ‘Dirty Jobs,’ that TV show where Mike Rowe used to do these jobs that nobody wants to do? One of his jobs was similar to what I did in the Air Force. “We provided fuel system support for any aircraft, … Continue readingHis ‘dirty job’ helped keep Air Force flying