Interview Date: March 11th, 2011
Philip McKenzie joined the Tennessee National Guard after graduating from high school. In this interview he talks about growing up in eastern Kentucky, northern Kentucky, and finally moving to Gallatin, Tennessee. McKenzie discusses his decision to join the National Guard and his time in boot camp. He describes his experiences during his two tours to Iraq and the difficulties of adjusting to life back home. McKenzie ...
Interview Date: February 8, 2010
Ian Abney joined the United States Marine Corps right after graduating from high school. He is a veteran of the Iraq War and a University of Kentucky Student. During Abney's service with the United States Marine Corps, Abney went on multiple deployments including a deployment to Fallujah. In this interview, Abney discusses why he joined the Marine Corps, his family's reaction to his enlistment, and his ...
Interview Date: January 22, 2010
William Nathan Noble served four years active duty in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman. He was deployed overseas three times while in service and once under contract working out of Washington, DC. In this interview, Noble discusses his reasons for entering the service and joining the Marine Corps. He describes the responsibilities of his occupation as a rifleman, his multiple deployments overseas, and ...
