Ellie Kennedy and Marcia Franklin
Recorded
August 31, 2022
39:28 minutes
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Id:
mby022038
Description
Marcia Franklin (60) interviews friend and veteran Ellie Kennedy (65) about her experiences during the Gulf War. They also talk about life after the war, athleticism, and Gulf War Syndrome.Subject Log / Time Code
E talks about how she grew up and mentions her father and his military service.
E recalls Jeremiah Denton, a Prisoner of War, speaking at her graduation.
E recalls how she joined the military.
E recalls why she chose the Army Reserves and also talks about joining Active Duty in the Air force.
E recalls being called to go the Gulf War and also recalls how she felt at the time.
E remembers preparing to go to Saudi Arabia.
E talks about the postal unit and mail guards.
E recalls stories about scud missiles.
E talks about burn pits.
E recalls symptoms after she returned from the war, trying to run again, and talks about physical struggles.
E talks about past anger and peace efforts.
E talks about racing and winning a national championship at 64.
E talks about a book that she is in the process of writing.
Participants
- Ellie Kennedy
- Marcia Franklin