Pia Woodley-Signature Service

Pia Woodley-Signature Service

Dr. Pia Woodley, a Navy veteran, shares her journey from growing up in Miami, Florida, to her experiences in the Navy and her post-military career. She discusses her family background, education, decision to join the Navy, and the challenges she faced during her service, including deployment to Iraq. Dr. Woodley emphasizes the importance of leadership, […]

Ann-Marie Knight – Stuck Missile, Rising Leader

Ann-Marie Knight - Stuck Missile, Rising Leader

Ann-Marie Knight describes being an electrician’s mate in the late 1980s. Her command master chief would not allow her to work in the engine room, but she was able to show leadership in the deck department of a submarine tender. She recounts fixing a crane with a missile on its hook and being capped to […]

Frank Cius – Part 1: “Family”

Frank Cius - Part 1: "Family"

In this compelling interview, Marine Corps Veteran Frank Cius shares his life story, from his upbringing in Buffalo, New York, to his service in the Vietnam War. Frank recounts his journey from joining the Marines, his experiences in boot camp, and his deployment to Vietnam, where he served as a crew chief on helicopters. He […]

Frank Cius – Part 2: “The Mission”

Frank Cius - Part 2: "The Mission"

In this compelling interview, Marine Corps Veteran Frank Cius shares his life story, from his upbringing in Buffalo, New York, to his service in the Vietnam War. Frank recounts his journey from joining the Marines, his experiences in boot camp, and his deployment to Vietnam, where he served as a crew chief on helicopters. He […]

Frank Cius – Part 3: “Abandoned”

Frank Cius - Part 3: "Abandoned"

In this compelling interview, Marine Corps Veteran Frank Cius shares his life story, from his upbringing in Buffalo, New York, to his service in the Vietnam War. Frank recounts his journey from joining the Marines, his experiences in boot camp, and his deployment to Vietnam, where he served as a crew chief on helicopters. He […]

Frank Cius – Part 4: “Captured”

Frank Cius - Part 4: "Captured"

In this compelling interview, Marine Corps Veteran Frank Cius shares his life story, from his upbringing in Buffalo, New York, to his service in the Vietnam War. Frank recounts his journey from joining the Marines, his experiences in boot camp, and his deployment to Vietnam, where he served as a crew chief on helicopters. He […]

Frank Cius – Part 5: “Captivity”

Frank Cius - Part 5: "Captivity"

In this compelling interview, Marine Corps Veteran Frank Cius shares his life story, from his upbringing in Buffalo, New York, to his service in the Vietnam War. Frank recounts his journey from joining the Marines, his experiences in boot camp, and his deployment to Vietnam, where he served as a crew chief on helicopters. He […]

Frank Cius – Part 6: “The Ho Chi Minh Trail”

Frank Cius - Part 6: "The Ho Chi Minh Trail"

In this compelling interview, Marine Corps Veteran Frank Cius shares his life story, from his upbringing in Buffalo, New York, to his service in the Vietnam War. Frank recounts his journey from joining the Marines, his experiences in boot camp, and his deployment to Vietnam, where he served as a crew chief on helicopters. He […]

Frank Cius – Part 7: “The Loss”

Frank Cius - Part 7: "The Loss"

In this compelling interview, Marine Corps Veteran Frank Cius shares his life story, from his upbringing in Buffalo, New York, to his service in the Vietnam War. Frank recounts his journey from joining the Marines, his experiences in boot camp, and his deployment to Vietnam, where he served as a crew chief on helicopters. He […]

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