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Hear the stories of service members told in their own words. This podcast will cover details from their life before joining the military up to their current state of living whether that be still serving, living retired, or taking on their next role in life as a veteran.
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Raised in Saluda, North Carolina Sarah Angier shares her story of having to change directions from trying to commission as an Air Force Officer to joining the enlisted side of service. Trials and triumphs from her time as a Junior Enlisted Airmen and inspiring stories that keep her motivated to retire from the Air Force.
She covers the following topics:
Going through the Air Force Nursing Program
Awkward MEPS experiences
Her time on Honor Guard
Maintaining a mil to mil relationship
Struggles of being a leader in BMT
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Raised in Saluda, North Carolina Sarah Angier shares her story of having to change directions from trying to commission as an Air Force Officer to joining the enlisted side of service. Trials and triumphs from her time as a Junior Enlisted Airmen and inspiring stories that keep her motivated to retire from the Air Force.
She covers the following topics:
Going through the Air Force Nursing Program
Awkward MEPS experiences
Her time on Honor Guard
Maintaining a mil to mil relationship
Struggles of being a leader in BMT
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Veteran Michael Sullivan shares his coming from a small town in Illinois. He has a few stops on his journey to the Air Force, including a stint at Disney's Animal Kingdom. His interview also details his life after his time in the military and he gives solid advice on transitioning out of the service.
He covers the below topics and more:
His time in BMT
Education before joining and during his time in service
Working for Disney World in Orlando, FL
Military to Military Marriage
Cross Branch Marriage
Deciding to leave the service
Humanitarian work
Overseas vs. Stateside assignments
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Veteran Michael Sullivan shares his coming from a small town in Illinois. He has a few stops on his journey to the Air Force, including a stint at Disney's Animal Kingdom. His interview also details his life after his time in the military and he gives solid advice on transitioning out of the service.
He covers the below topics and more:
His time in BMT
Education before joining and during his time in service
Working for Disney World in Orlando, FL
Military to Military Marriage
Cross Branch Marriage
Deciding to leave the service
Humanitarian work
Overseas vs. Stateside assignments
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support
Petty Officer Third Class Alexandra Lee Mejia details her journey from a small in New York to US Navy Sailor.
She covers the below topics and more:
Small Town Life
Witnessing Divorces in the Military
Working in a Joint Service Environment
Navy Life on Shore Duty
LGBT Struggles
Interesting Stories From Her Journey
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Petty Officer Third Class Alexandra Lee Mejia details her journey from a small in New York to US Navy Sailor.
She covers the below topics and more:
Small Town Life
Witnessing Divorces in the Military
Working in a Joint Service Environment
Navy Life on Shore Duty
LGBT Struggles
Interesting Stories From Her Journey
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Chaplain Captain Brett Campbell details his journey starting with the US Navy and transitioning to the US Air Force to become the only Buddhist Chaplain serving.
He covers the below topics and more:
Differences between military and civilian chaplains
Deciding which service to join
Various military schooling and training(COT and Chaplain School)
His personal program he developed while serving
His motivation for continued service
Advice for people seeking to become a chaplain
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Chaplain Captain Brett Campbell details his journey starting with the US Navy and transitioning to the US Air Force to become the only Buddhist Chaplain serving.
He covers the below topics and more:
Differences between military and civilian chaplains
Deciding which service to join
Various military schooling and training(COT and Chaplain School)
His personal program he developed while serving
His motivation for continued service
Advice for people seeking to become a chaplain
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support
MSgt [Master Sergeant] John P. McIntosh details his journey through a 19yr. career as an Airmen in the US Air Force.
He covers the below topics and more:
Advice from his recruiter
His reason for cross training(Security Forces to Chaplain Assistant)
Experience as a Chaplain Assistant
Challenges of having 100% confidentiality
Different cultures of various bases around the world
Changes he's seen since joining the Air Force
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MSgt [Master Sergeant] John P. McIntosh details his journey through a 19yr. career as an Airmen in the US Air Force.
He covers the below topics and more:
Advice from his recruiter
His reason for cross training(Security Forces to Chaplain Assistant)
Experience as a Chaplain Assistant
Challenges of having 100% confidentiality
Different cultures of various bases around the world
Changes he's seen since joining the Air Force
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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A1C [Airmen First Class] Carain Dadivas details her journey from Las Vegas civilian to a first term Airmen in the US Air Force.
She covers the below topics and more:
Dealing with helpful and passive recruiters
Military Entry Processing
Family support in joining
Working as a chowrunner in BMT
Trading orders in Tech School
Being on casual status while waiting to do your job
Working a shift schedule
Difference between male and female BMT flights
Growing into a different person
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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A1C [Airmen First Class] Carain Dadivas details her journey from Las Vegas civilian to a first term Airmen in the US Air Force.
She covers the below topics and more:
Dealing with helpful and passive recruiters
Military Entry Processing
Family support in joining
Working as a chowrunner in BMT
Trading orders in Tech School
Being on casual status while waiting to do your job
Working a shift schedule
Difference between male and female BMT flights
Growing into a different person
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support
PO2 [Petty Officer Second Class] Michael De Leon details his journey from California civilian to a first term Sailor in the US Navy.
He covers the below topics and more:
Picking his job in the Navy
Entering with a record of speeding/parking tickets
Sustaining a relationship/marriage entering and during service
Pipelining from A-school to special training
Working a crew shift schedule
Benefits of staying vs. benefits of getting out the military
Color Guard Duties
Working a shore duty in Denver, CO
Life in the Navy when you are not on ship duty
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support
PO2 [Petty Officer Second Class] Michael De Leon details his journey from California civilian to a first term Sailor in the US Navy.
He covers the below topics and more:
Picking his job in the Navy
Entering with a record of speeding/parking tickets
Sustaining a relationship/marriage entering and during service
Pipelining from A-school to special training
Working a crew shift schedule
Benefits of staying vs. benefits of getting out the military
Color Guard Duties
Working a shore duty in Denver, CO
Life in the Navy when you are not on ship duty
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support
(S)Sgt [Staff Sergeant Select] Stephan Bess details his journey from a North Carolina civilian to a first term Airmen in the US Air Force.
He covers the below topics and more:
His families thoughts on his joining.
MEPS experiences
BMT(7.5 week cycle) in "Disneyland" aka The Newer Dorms
Tech School in San Angelo, TX Goodfellow Air Force Base
Working at Buckley AFB in Denver, CO
Work life balance
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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(S)Sgt [Staff Sergeant Select] Stephan Bess details his journey from a North Carolina civilian to a first term Airmen in the US Air Force.
He covers the below topics and more:
His families thoughts on his joining.
MEPS experiences
BMT(7.5 week cycle) in "Disneyland" aka The Newer Dorms
Tech School in San Angelo, TX Goodfellow Air Force Base
Working at Buckley AFB in Denver, CO
Work life balance
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support