Welcome to Service Members & Veterans Stories
Military service creates stories that stay with us long after the mission ends. From training and deployments to friendships, challenges, homecomings, and life after active duty, these experiences become part of a lifelong journey. Explore stories from service members, retirees, and veterans who have served across the branches of the U.S. military.
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Jeff’s Story: The Military and Advice (Part 3 of 3)
Is the military better or worse now? It’s certainly different. When I joined, it was a ‘family’. At several of my duty stations, we all knew each other’s spouse, children, the layout of each other’s house, etc. We had parties together; we celebrated births and anniversaries together. Now, at least in my last few units,…
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Jeff’s Story: Military Life (Part 2 of 3)
What was your best or worst assignment? It is almost impossible to pick one for either of them. They all had extremely great times and memories, as well as low points. It all depended on the attitude you had going in to them. “The job is what you make it”. Where is “home?” Home before:…
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Seth’s Story: An Army Helicopter Pilot Gives Advice
Do you have any regrets? I don’t really have any regrets. It was a different time. Were you ever in combat? Not officially. What advice would you give someone who is planning to join the service? Know what you want to achieve and have an idea of what your next thing after service is going…
