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Veterans Find Solace, Common Ground On The Open Road, David Berry Nov 2018

Veterans Find Solace, Common Ground On The Open Road, David Berry

Veterans' Voices on WYSO

Recent scientific studies show there are significant mental and physical health benefits to motorcycling. But many military veterans already know the riding motorcycles is good therapy. Today, our Veterans’ Voices series concludes with Army veteran and Wright State student David Berry of Springfield and Marine Corp veteran Steve Ratcliffe of Dayton, who share a love for the open road.


Building A Family In A Dual-Military Marriage, Loghan Young Oct 2018

Building A Family In A Dual-Military Marriage, Loghan Young

Veterans' Voices on WYSO

When most people think of a military marriage, they imagine only one spouse in the service. But dual-military marriages, where both spouses are service members, are becoming more common in every branch of the military. Today, our Veterans’ Voices series continues with Army veterans and Wright State students Loghan and Joe Young of Huber Heights. The Youngs built their marriage on the unique experiences they shared in the armed forces.


A Veteran Reflects On Honor, Inclusion In The Era Of Don't Ask Don't Tell, Jeremy L. Tkach Oct 2018

A Veteran Reflects On Honor, Inclusion In The Era Of Don't Ask Don't Tell, Jeremy L. Tkach

Veterans' Voices on WYSO

In the Air Force, there’s no higher enlisted level than what’s called E-9, and those who achieve E-9 are honored with their loved ones at a lavish ceremony. But for many LGBTQ service members and their partners, the military has not been inclusive.


Air Force Veterans Compare Race Relations In And Out Of The Military, David Morse Oct 2018

Air Force Veterans Compare Race Relations In And Out Of The Military, David Morse

Veterans' Voices on WYSO

At its best, the military is a model of good race relations, since successful missions require trust and respect among service members. Our Veterans’ Voices series continues with Air Force veteran and Wright State University student David Morse of Riverside and Air Force veteran Mia Walthers of Huber Heights, who both saw less prejudice in the military than they did as civilians.


'Battle Buddies' Provide Support, Comradery During And After Deployment, Matt Bauer Oct 2018

'Battle Buddies' Provide Support, Comradery During And After Deployment, Matt Bauer

Veterans' Voices on WYSO

Our Veterans’ Voices series continues with Air Force veterans Matt Bauer of Vandalia and Jeff McCannon of Columbus. Matt and Jeff are battle buddies. They’ve been deployed three times and it’s their shared experiences and memories – both good and bad - while on those multiple tours of service that bonds them today.


American And Russian-Born Veterans Share Similarities, Differences In Military Experience, David Berry Sep 2018

American And Russian-Born Veterans Share Similarities, Differences In Military Experience, David Berry

Veterans' Voices on WYSO

The American military is very diverse, and it’s where many men and women first learn how to build relationships with people from different cultures. Army veteran and Wright State University student David Berry of Springfield was raised in America and Navy veteran Pyotr Dobrotvorsky of Yellow Springs was raised in Russia.