Marla Robinson and Alice Jean Walker

Recorded August 25, 2024 35:29 minutes
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Id: ddv002739

Description

Alice "Jean" Walker (83) and her daughter Marla Robinson (66) talk about their childhoods, Marla's decision to enlist, and how Alice Jean helped her through her deployment.

Subject Log / Time Code

Marla Robinson (M) recalls why she joined the military and Alice "Jean" Walker (J) remembers what she initially thought of the decision.
Participants remember some fun shared travel experiences they had while M was in the military.
J describes what M was like as a kid.
J remembers her own childhood.
M and J describe what it was like for M to get deployed right after the birth of her son and how J helped with childcare.
M shares her thoughts on her transition to civilian life and describes her new career. Both participants give advice for people listening who may be going through a hard time.
Each participant gives a small update as to what is happening in their current lives.

Participants

  • Marla Robinson
  • Alice Jean Walker

Partnership Type

Outreach