Michael Bauder and Anika Bauder
Recorded
June 28, 2024
50:17 minutes
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ddf000695
Description
Anika Bauder (39) asks her husband Michael "Mike" Bauder (39) about his decision to enlist and his experiences in the Iraq War.Subject Log / Time Code
Michael "Mike" Bauder (M) remembers the day he enlisted into the army with his brother and the various reactions from his family members.
M shares his reasons for joining the military and the national emotional environment at the time.
M recalls important moments from basic training and how he got his nickname.
M details his experiences with the National Guard.
M remembers the day he was notified about his deployment to Iraq from both his and his mother's perspective.
M remembers stories from his deployment and a visit to an orphanage in Iraq that had a great impact on him.
M reflects on what his impact has been in his involvement in the war and also what got him emotionally through his deployment.
M remembers coming back to Pennsylvania and the readjusting to civilian life.
M and Annika share their final thoughts to each other.
Participants
- Michael Bauder
- Anika Bauder