~Previous Interviews~
October 28
Lia interviewed Captain Brandon Bowman currently serving in Iraq on his 4th deployment. Cpt Brown is currently serving with his wife a company commander in the same battalion. They took command on the same day in Iraq.
He commands a company of 130 Airborne Combat Engineers. Cpt Brown describes his job "I am responsible for Soldier welfare, planning missions, maintaining accountability of equipment, and everything that my unit does or fails to do."
"My company’s QA/QC of CERP projects helps to ensure that these projects are built to standard and will aid the local Iraqi government to build essential services for the Iraqi people."
In his spare time he likes towork out, sleep, and shop for a new car on the internet.
September 16th-
This week Lia interviews Captain McGuire from C Company, 5th Batallion of the 158th Aviation Regiment. This is Cpt McGuire's 2nd deployment to Iraq. He has also been deployed to Afhanistan.
Cpt McGuire coordinates training and day-to-day operations. He comes from a long line of military men including his grandfather and father. He has a twin brother that is also an active duty service member, and a sister that served.
September 9th-
This week Lia interviews Army Sergeant Christopher Jackson serving in Iraq. Sgt Jackson is an Aircraft Mechanic who insures aircrafts are able to deliver cargo at a moments notice. Chris is very proud to serve, following in the footsteps of his Vietnam-Veteran father and mother, who served in the army.
In his spare time Chris enjoys fixing cars. A reservist, he has been deployed since 2009, and has a civilian job as an electrician in Washington state. This is his first tour.
Thank you for your service Christopher!

On August 26th Lia interviewed Corporal Elissa Everett on her second tour in Iraq. She was deployed in March 2009. Cpl Everett is a helicopter mechanic helping to ensure troops are transported to various locations and injured service members are taken to hospitals.
In her spare time she likes to watch movies, read books, work jigsaw/Sudoku puzzles, and work out. Thank you for your service Elissa!

On August 19th she interviewed Corporal Derek Sanderson currently serving in Iraq. CPL Sanderson is an engineer that has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan during this deployment. In his spare time he enjoys Lacrosse, Surfing, and Snowboarding.
Thank you for your service Derek!
On August 12th Lia interviewed Anthony Robert Heisterkamp a Marina Air Ground Task Force Planning Specialist. Deployed since January 2009, Anthony assists in planning the dates for the deployment and redeployment of units, under Second Marine Aircraft Wing, to and from areas such as Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraq for Operation Iraq freedom. He also assists in the planning for units attending various exercises and training evolutions in CONUS and around the world. Anthony is scheduled to return home next month. Thank you for your service!

August 5th Lia interviewed Staff Sergeant Colleen Wilcox. SSgt Wilcox a radio chief Communications Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During her down time she enjoys teaching Pilates and working out.
Wilcox desires to become a certified instructor through Aerobics Fitness Association of America so she can officially teach both Marines and Sailors.
Thank you for your service Colleen!
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