Oral History: Marshall Rogers

Part of this week’s historical record includes bulk trash pickup day, overly enthusiastic dog friends, and as always, baby coos and cries. Thanks for witnessing our lives in real time.

This week, we are privileged to hear from Marshall Rogers, an Army veteran, father of two, and military spouse of twelve years. Marshall shares his stories of transitioning from West Point cadet to second lieutenant, and reflects on his and his wife’s early deployments and how they navigated them as a married couple. Marshall also kindly reminds us all of our inherent value, and that everyone’s story is an important story.

Note: This account contains reflections of combat zone experiences, as well as discussions of mental health.

Marshall (right) on his first deployment to Afghanistan in 2011.

Thank you for sharing your story, Marshall! If you are interested in sharing your story with the Milspouse Oral Histories Project, send an email to milspouseoralhistoriesproject@gmail.com, or reach out on Instagram @milspouseoralhistoriesproject.

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Published by Margaret Reaske Robitaille