Justin Spencer and Emily Spencer
Recorded
June 2, 2023
Archived
June 2, 2023
39:41 minutes
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Id:
ddb002646
Description
Justin Spencer (33) is interviewed by his wife, Emily Spencer (32), about his experience serving in the US Army and his deployments in Afghanistan.Subject Log / Time Code
Justin Spencer (J) recounts early conversations he had with his family about joining the Army in 2009.
J recalls the differences he noticed between real military experience and what is shown in popular media.
J and Emily Spencer (E) remember the early days of their relationship forming.
J and E speak about their experiences of moving to New Mexico and living there.
J describes his deployments in Afghanistan.
J reflects on how deployment changed him.
J speaks about experiences that trigger memories of his time deployed.
J talks about the conversations he now has about his time in the military.
J recounts the experience of coming back home after his first deployment.
E recalls the beginnings of her relationship with J in New Mexico.
J describes the parts of his military experience that he enjoyed.
J talks about the period of time after leaving the military in 2014.
J gives advice for individuals transitioning out of military service.
J speaks to what he wishes civilians knew about the military.
J explains his wishes for the future and gives advice for military couples.
J speaks about the influence of his military experience on his life now.
Participants
- Justin Spencer
- Emily Spencer