Growing up in Appalachia and Joining the Military

The caller shares their experiences growing up in Appalachia and joining the military, discussing the common belief in their community that it is a way to advance in life. They talk about unexpected choices that led them to serve in different regions of the world and the positive and negative aspects of being in the military, including trauma and stress.

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