Welcome to Episode 7 of the Veterans of the Game Podcast! Host, Army Chief Warrant Officer 2, Maine G. Terry sits down with army veteran Joseph Anderson as they discuss his interesting career as an Army Interrogator, the struggles with adhering to the army’s fitness standards, adjusting to life as a government contractor, and spending family time with crafts and music! Enjoy the podcast and listen to stories as shared by a Veteran of the Game of Life!

Guest Biography

Joe Anderson is a sci-fi nerd, band geek, and Army brat who calls Kansas home. After a failed college attempt to be a music teacher, Joe joined the Army and found his calling doing Human Intelligence (HUMINT) collection, particularly interrogation. With over 2000 interrogations in his career, plus hundreds of strategic debriefings, Joe prides himself on having a deep understanding of HUMINT theory. Joe served in the Army for 14 years before back injuries resulted in a medical retirement. Not to be dissuaded from doing what he loves, Joe is still doing HUMINT work as a federal civilian in the Washington, DC area. In August, Joe will have completed a Master's in International Science & Technology Policy from George Washington University. Joe lives with his genius wife, Kristen, and their three children, in a house filled with Legos, art supplies, video games, and Halloween props and decorations.

Highlights from the episode

• Joe discusses his time as a young K-State student, trying to find his way in the world as a musician….or potentially becoming an infantryman.
• He shares stories about his repeated deployments to the middle east in support of special interrogation missions during the surge.
• Joe describes the challenges that he faced with trying to transition into the civilian sector after health issues shortened his military career prematurely.
• Finally, Joe talks about his family’s love for music, crafting, and video games.

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