Chris Howard (1984-), who served in the United States Army from 2002 to 2015, was previously interviewed for the Veterans Empathy Project to discuss his military service. In this interview, Chris discusses in greater depth the process of transitioning from the high-paced military lifestyle of five deployments to civilian life. He provides important insight into the ways his military service and training have affected the way he lives and views the world. He also discusses his experiences with PTSD and the strategies he uses to cope with it. Chris states that he does not regret his military service and would not hesitate to reenlist. He further states that he misses the military because the level of friendship, camaraderie, and support within the military community cannot be replicated in the civilian wo
Project Goals
The Veterans Empathy Project is an ongoing work in oral history focused on the military experience among U.S. soldiers and marines in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Its purpose is to bridge the gap in the United States today between veterans of foreign wars and civilians who never served in the military. Designed for scholarly research, it's meant to round out public understanding of military obligation today, in the past, and near future.
