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...
Tagged: military
Doing what he can to help fellow military veterans
“Basically, my whole life revolves around the military. That’s where I feel the most comfortable. When I walk into the VA Hospital, for instance, I know I’m among my brothers and sisters. “So many veterans are...
Military background prepares her for 911 role
“It can be pretty chaotic. Like Sunday, my first call was a homicide. There are people on the phone screaming and you’re hearing them talk to EMS and saying, ‘He just stopped breathing. He’s dead.’ Listening...
She likes military’s structure, guidance
“I’m in ROTC in high school and I plan to join the military right after I graduate. I’ve already started talking with the recruiter and everything. I just have to wait until I’m 18 to sign...
Now he wants to help more than just himself
“I used to be more selfish. I joined the military, and when I got out for the first couple of years I was pretty much still the same. But after I started spending time with my...
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...
He learns how to lead in the National Guard
“I just graduated with a degree in history with a teaching certificate, as well as a minor in military science because I did the ROTC program. I want to teach at high school and then move...
‘Now I know how great I could be in the future’
“I was 18 and wanted to get out of the house, but I didn’t have any money. So I joined the military and was in the Navy for a few years. They try to change a...
Stay-at-home mom helps create family unit
“I had a very rough childhood. My parents didn’t give two hoots about me, so I kind of raised myself. And my husband’s family was military; he was pretty much raised by the military because his...
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...
