Don Sornson

Soldier Salute: US Army Captain Brandon Doble and Family

US Army Captain Brandon Doble and family talk about the sacrifices a military family makes, the difficulties the spouse faces during their Soldiers' absence, handling those challenges and what new military families can expect for their first move.

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Soldier Salute: US Army Staff Sergeant Retired Patrick Sornson and Family

US Army Staff Sergeant Retired Patrick Sornson and his family tell us about the life of a military family, the difficulties of moving and growing up amid other cultures.

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Soldier Salute: US Army Veterans Alan and Eric Anderson

US Army Veterans and brothers Alan and Eric Anderson talk about their reasons for joining, difficulties adjusting to civilian life, coping with PTSD and their mission to help others deal with PTSD.

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Solider Salute: Fort Jackson Family of the Year Staff Sergeant Ron and Jade Conley

Ft Jackson's Family of the Year Staff Sergeant Ron Conley and his wife Jade talk about how they met, the challenges that military families face, Jade's reinventing herself through trying different careers, the Army's support of military families, their being informed they were selected as the Family of the Year and give advice on maintaining a successful relationship.

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Soldier Salute: US Army Veteran Leslie Ann “LA” Sully

FT Jackson Public Affairs Officer Leslie Ann "LA" Sully talks about her reason's for joining the Army, her career in the medical field and the transition into Public Affairs and her life in Columbia, South Carolina

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Soldier Salute: US Army Veteran Mike “Six” Christine

US Army Veteran Mike "Six" Christine talks about his time in the service, battling the demons of PTSD, and using music to help cope.

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Soldier Salute: SC Army National Guard Master Sergeant Paul Mead

South Carolina Army National Guard Master Sergeant Paul Mead talks about his service in the United States Marine Corps, The SC Highway Patrol, and the South Carolina Army National Guard. MSG Mead also talks about his multiple deployments with both branches of the military, and his current roll in the Education Support Office.

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Soldier Salute: SCARNG Sergeant First Class Mary Cochran

SFC Cochran talks about her service to her country, why she joined the Army (They don't usually issue spouses in your duffle bag) Frequent moves as a dual military family and serving as a recruiter in the SC Army National Guard

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Soldier Salute: SC Army National Guard Sergeant Daniel Smoak

SGT Daniel Smoak talks about the effect 9/11 had on his life to include his decision to become a Firefighter and to continue his service in the Army National Guard. Daniel talks as much as he can about his deployment and offers advice to military servicemembers preparing to deploy.

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Soldier Salute: US Marine Corps Veteran Ashley Ross

USMC Veteran Ashley Ross talks about her service in the Corps, her tour in Japan and life as a survivor of Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

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