Realization During Service

Interview Title: Realization during Service

Grade Level: 5-8

Brief Description: A teacher reflects on her time in the
Navy while stationed overseas. The interactions between host
country populations and military members is discussed with a
focus on ways she and her family were able to cope with feeling
isolated in a foreign country.

Classroom Use: This audio interview file could be used a
model showing the 3 basic sections of an interview:
introduction, questions and closing. Additionally, it
could be used to begin an exploration of world views
toward the US and their military presence and actions.