Re-air: A soldier, a sailor and a marine all walk into the studio…

This Is Nashville

Military service is a point of pride for many here in Tennessee and across the country. From wanting to serve something bigger than oneself, to seeking job experience or world travel, to honoring a family tradition of service — everyone who joins the military must find their own reason for signing up. Today, we’re talking with local recruiters from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps to learn more about each branch and the first steps anyone here in Middle Tennessee can take toward serving.

Guests:

• U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Paul Gardner
• U.S. Navy Commander Lacey Popson
• U.S Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Brandon McCoppin

Learn More:

• U.S. Air Force recruitment website | www.airforce.com/how-to-join
• U.S. Army recruitment website | www.goarmy.com/how-to-join/steps.html
• U.S. Coast Guard recruitment website | www.uscg.mil/Join/
• U.S. Marine Corps recruitment website | www.marines.com/become-a-marine/process-to-join.html
• U.S. Navy recruitment website | www.navy.com/joining
• U.S. Space Force recruitment website | www.spaceforce.com/how-to-join/enlisted-guardians

This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.