Neferteri Strickland and Paul Richards
Recorded
August 10, 2023
Archived
August 10, 2023
37:27 minutes
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Id:
ddc002629
Description
Paul Richards (74) sits down with his daughter Neferteri Strickland (44) to discuss his 30 years in the military. The two speak about Paul's childhood in Panama, his early career achievements, and his hopes for the future.Subject Log / Time Code
Paul Richards (P) speaks about growing up in Colón, Panama.
P remembers being inspired to go into the military after watching paratroopers jump out of an airplane on Easter Sunday.
P discusses his passion for sewing.
P explains his expectations for the military versus his reality of serving.
P talks about the awards he received during basic training and rising through the ranks quicker than his peers.
P recalls a prank played on him that left him unsettled.
P and Neferteri Strickland remember P’s time as a drill sergeant.
P discusses moving his family to Frankfurt, Germany.
P reflects on returning to civilian life after 30 years of service.
P shares his hopes for the future of the US.
Participants
- Neferteri Strickland
- Paul Richards