In the interview, Lorrie Lamphier describes her background of where she was born and grew up, and the years of enlistment and her branch. Lamphier also discusses the reasons she enjoyed basic training, and comments on her role as a guide on bearer (or guidon bearer), which helps lead the troops in formation. She shares details on where she was…
In this interview, Faye Kincaid discusses growing up in San Francisco, California and her motivations for joining the Air Force. Kincaid then discusses life in basic training and what is was like to adapt to the rigorous structure and schedule. She comments on her biggest challenges, with those being missing her friends and family, as well as those…
Stephanie Porras served in the U.S. Army from 2006-2013. In this interview, she talks about her choice to join, her basic training experiences, and what it was like to adapt to military life. She also discusses her choice to leave the military, the discharge process and how she felt she didn't have enough guidance for the transition back into…
