As I began my journey of healing as I shared my stories with some, I quickly realized that my experience in the military was not as unique as I had thought. It took me over a decade to realize that there were many other women (and also some men) who shared a similar story of military sexual trauma, discrimination, abuse, and intimidation among many other things. I couldn’t understand why this was happening and why these things were allowed. Our voices were squandered due to coercion, the lack of someone willing to listen and believe us, or just the plain feeling of hopelessness. Throughout my journey in the military, it often felt like I was a second-class citizen, as a woman, and especially as a black woman. When people found out that I was in the military they seemed so shocked as their picture of a soldier was usually a white man or even a man of any color but rarely a woman, especially a woman of color.
When we look at how the military is compromised, we can see that more and more women are entering the service. According to Pew Research, “Women in this decade have made up a much greater share of the active-duty military than they have at any time in U.S. history. Among the ranks of the enlisted, 14% are now women (up from 2% in 1973), and among commissioned officers, 16% are now women, compared with 4% in 1973.” Although women are not a large percentage of the military, we do exist. We matter. Our stories matter.
Uncle Sam's Daughter is a podcast that was created to ensure that our voices are heard. Women that I know of who have served have a level of tenacity and strength that is like none other. We have made the same sacrifices and given the same dedication as our male counterparts and therefore we deserve the same opportunities to be heard.
Join us as we talk with Marine veteran Leah. Leah takes us on her journey of heartbreak, betrayal, and hopelessness during her journey of redemption. At every turn, when it looks as though no one would believe her, there's a new obstacle thrown in her way. She tries to move on with her life, and at the most unexpected moment, she receives a heartbreaking yet redeeming phone call. She knew there would still be a long road ahead, but her perseverance and faith kept her strong and willing to stay the course.
11 Nov 2023
"I Was In Charge Of My Happiness!"
HAPPY VETEREN'S DAY!!! WELCOME TO SEASON 4
On this episode of Uncle Sam's Daughter, we have a conversation with DeCarla Gardner, a veteran who shares her intriguing story about motherhood before, during, and after her service. DeCarla grew up in a military family, giving her a unique life perspective. Though she never thought of serving in the military herself, it eventually became an option that she chose to move forward in her life. However, she had to make a sacrifice that she never intended to. But that sacrifice was something she needed to fulfill the missing piece of her life.
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2 Aug 2022
The Carma Connection
In this episode of Uncle Sam's Daughter, I speak with US AirForce veteran, Carma Connor-Marroquin. Carma served 7 yrs in the Airforce and U.S. Public Health Service for 14 yrs.
Carma is a dietitian of 28 years, and she transferred from the USAF to the US Public Health Service because they were downsizing my career field. While serving at Tyndall AFB, she ran the nutrition programming for the base and won the CGO of the quarter award, which got her a ride in an F-15. She is the mother of two children and started a business creating online courses that share the knowledge she has gained through her career and life. She is the owner of The Carma Connection. She has also created a free goal-setting challenge, The Distinguished Life Challenge, which is for military and veteran women.
More information about the podcast or to be a guest, please visit us at
https://www.deidrarochanne.com/podcast (https://www.deidrarochanne.com/podcast)
To order Uncle Sam’s Daughter: The Book visit us at
https://www.deidrarochanne.com/book-uncle-sam-s-daughter (https://www.deidrarochanne.com/book-uncle-sam-s-daughter)
Please visit the Deidra Rochanne Design Studio
https://www.deidrarochanne.com/deidra-rochanne-design-studio (https://www.deidrarochanne.com/deidra-rochanne-design-studio)
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