Duane France and Jennifer "Jen" Burch
Recorded
April 30, 2018
38:49 minutes
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dda002706
Description
Duane France (44) speaks with his friend Jennifer "Jen" Burch (31) about enlisting in the Army, the places he deployed to, the challenges of coming home, and his work as a mental health counselor for veterans.Subject Log / Time Code
DF on how he decided to join the Army, and how his mom "freaked out" about it.
DF on realizing he was partially colorblind, and how that limited his options in the Army Reserves.
DF on the places he deployed to, including Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan and North Africa.
DF on feeling hypersensitive after he came back from Iraq -- he tells a story of experiencing panic at church.
DF on the advice he would give to people transitioning out of the military, particularly getting their mental health in check.
DF on writing a book about combat veterans.
DF On intervening with his father's suicidal inclinations.
DF on how he met his wife -- it was "love at first sight."
DF elaborates on how his father struggled after Vietnam, and what led to his intervention call.
Participants
- Duane France
- Jennifer "Jen" Burch