Behind The Conex

Episode 8 - Walter Karpenko

Walter was a Vietnam era veteran that served as air defense in Chicago during the Cold War. He served his adopted country because of what he grew up through during his childhood in Ukraine. Walter draws the contrast between life under communist rule and life in a constitutional republic.

Episode 7 - Albert "Bud" Schultz III

A retired Naval officer talks about his nearly 22 year career as an aviation structural mechanic. He recounts his time aboard ship on multiple cruises and his tour in Iraq at Camp TQ and Al Asad Air Base.

Episode 6 - Steve Morrissey

A Purple Heart recipient who served in Iraq talks about his time in the Army serving in a mechanized infantry unit operating in Sadr City, Iraq.

Episode 5 - Gabriel Rookus

An Iraq War veteran, and purple heart recipient gives his account of his time serving in the U.S. Army in the Military Police Corps.

Episode 4 - Brian Hokamp

A Navy Veteran gives talks about his time in service during the Iraq war.