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In 2007-08, Lina Knox was on deployment overseas. She was stationed with the Minnesota National Guard. In her free time, she also finished the senior year of her college degree through distance learning. Here’s Abdi Mohamed. [Read Transcript...]
Fran White entered the US Army in 1969. She worked for a colonel, who was particular about red pens. She also did a lot of latrine duty. But her time in the military would end up being one of the best things she ever did. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]
With the 82nd Airborne, Davalance DePoe participated in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. His unit secured three bridges during the Battle of Samawah. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]
Even though the military didn’t want gays to serve, they served anyway. Lina Knox was surprised to find dozens of LGBTQ service members in her first Minnesota National Guard unit. Here’s Abdi Mohamed. [Read Transcript...]
