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Interview with Angel Enriquez, Angel Enriquez
Angel Enriquez recounts his experiences serving in the Air Force. He was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Note: This interview contains explicit language. 

Interview with Caleb Miller, Caleb Miller
In this interview, Caleb Miller discusses his service in the United States Marine Corps. He describes his work as a heavy equipment operator and his deployment with a Marine Expeditionary Unit. Miller mentions how his family was affected by his service and speaks to the distinct culture of West Texas.

Interview with Grace Mezzles, Grace Mezzles
In this interview Grace Mezzles recounts her service in the armed forces between 2008 and 2012. She discusses her training, deployment to Afghanistan, working in aerial reconnaissance, and how her service affected both herself and her family.

Interview with Joseph Piña, Joseph Piña
In this interview, Joseph Pina discusses his ongoing military service in the United States Army. He speaks to the challenges of serving, the technologies involved, and his experiences overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Interview with Nicole Meyer, Nicole Meyer
Nicole Meyer, originally from Washington State, served in the U.S. Air Force in Afghanistan. She recounts her reasons for joining as well as a few experiences of life in the service in this interview.

Interview with Norma Beaver, Norma Beaver
Ms. Beaver remembers growing up during World War II and also discusses the military service of her family members.

Interview with Robert Gomez, Robert Gomez
In this interview, Robert Gomez discusses his service and success in the United States Marine Corps. Gomez talks about his role in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Restore Hope and emphasizes the strong sense of brotherhood he discovered in the USMC.

Interview with Travis Thomas, Travis Thomas
In this interview, Travis Thomas recounts some of his experiences in Afghanistan. During his deployment to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom he had some interaction with the local peoples. He notes the different cultural practices between Americans and Afghanis. 

People/Units 8

Norma Beaver,
  • Civilian
 

Angel Enriquez,
  • Air Force
 

Robert Gomez,
  • Marines
 
First Sergeant

Nicole Meyer,
  • Air Force
 
Staff Sergeant

Grace Mezzles,
  • Army
 
Sergeant

Caleb Miller,
  • Marines
 
Sergeant

Joseph Piña,
  • Army