Ty Harris and Kaylea Harris
Recorded
May 11, 2021
Archived
May 10, 2021
40:18 minutes
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Id:
ddv000740
Description
Ty Harris (50) speaks with his daughter Kaylea Harris (19) about how his career in the Air Force shaped his family, explains the political context of the Iraq War, and remembers some of the people he met while there. Ty also shares his hopes for his son, who is currently serving in the Marines.Subject Log / Time Code
TH explains that he was in the Air Force for about 20 years and they recently moved back to the home he grew up in in Seattle.
KH says she liked moving around as a kid because she was able to change and shape her identity. She also says that the moving also brought her family closer. KH talks about her father’s career affected her other siblings.
KH says she remembers her father’s deployment to Iraq the most. She explains that the war was more televised and so she had a harder time knowing that he could potentially be in danger.
TH and KH remember what it was like corresponding via Skype when he was deployed.
TH says that for being in the Air Force, his deployment was not very typical. He talks about the purpose and details of his operation.
TH explains the political context of the war.
TH talks about some of the people from Iraq whom he met and got to know. He remembers his linguist, who hadn’t seen his parents in 10 years. He talks about arranging a meeting between his linguist and his linguist's family.
KH asks about whether or not he was given a budget and TH talks about what making financial decisions looked like.
TH talks about keeping up with the progress of Iraq after he left, and he says he wants to go back to Iraq and work with USAID to continue helping out.
TH reflects on his hopes for his son, who is serving in the Marines.
Participants
- Ty Harris
- Kaylea Harris