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BtB Rewind: Navy Veteran Debra Russell
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:42:10
Publish Date: 2021-02-01 03:00:00
Description: In addition to revisiting Navy Veteran Debra Russell's interview, this week's Borne the Battle Rewind shares information about, future Fisher House locations, rural COVID vaccines and how caregivers can receive the vaccine through VA.

*Interview originally aired 3/17/2017

This week’s podcast features Navy Veteran Debra Russell. Debra joined the military in 1984 and served until 1997. She worked in supply early on and went on to work on the staff for an Admiral.  She was “med-boarded” after a running accident and was separated from the military. Around that same time, she was dealing with a sexual assault she experienced with a superior. Debra opens up regarding her service, her transition, and how she uses art and photography for therapy.

Covered in the Episode:
  • Why Debra joined the military
  • Her experience in the Navy
  • Being sexually assaulted by a superior
  • Overcoming an emotional crisis
  • Using her local Vet Center
  • Why she enjoys photography
  • Being a part of the women veterans art exhibit
  • Resources for women Veterans
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