Series: Native Warriors

Marine veteran Roger Allen Higby shares how military service can help you grow up, become more responsibile and take care of yourself. 

Sharlan Diver talks about his time in the U.S. Army, and how he was the youngest of six brothers who all served in the military. 

Sherald Hanks experienced both criticism and honor for his time serving in the Military during the Vietnam War era. 

Travis Zimmerman shares how his service was part of a family tradition of being a warrior.

Verna Littlewolf speaks proudly of her service, and also how going out in nature helped her combat isolation and loneliness.

John Atkinson speaks about serving in the U.S. Army, and how commanding officers expected more from him, given his Native background.

Robert Earl Fairbanks shares how he kept pushing himself, during and after his marine service. 

Eugene StandingCloud shares how serving in the Marines gave him discipline, as well as higher expectations for himself and others. 

Navy veteran Joseph Day speaks about his deep connection to the land, and his duty to protect it. 

Joseph Day talks about how his service experience helped him develop discipline in all aspects of his life.