A special Veterans Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour. After returning from active duty in the Middle East, a marine searches for new meaning; a 97 year old woman describes training young men for WWII combat as a WASP; a father being deployed to Iraq must find a way to explain it to his children; and a WWII soldier from Wisconsin serves with the segregated 93rd Infantry Division in the South Pacific. This special hour is hosted by The Moth's Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Mike Scotti finds new meaning after returning from active duty in the Middle East. Dawn Seymour becomes part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), training young men stateside to enter WWII overseas. Bill Krieger tucks his daughter in at night before being deployed to Iraq. William Cole serves as a radio operator in the 93rd Infantry Division, a segregated unit, in the South Pacific. Podcast # 356
The Moth is brought to you by Progressive Insurance.
You chose to hit play on this podcast today.
Smart Choice make another smart choice with Auto Quote Explorer to compare rates from multiple car insurance companies all at once.
Try it@progressive.com Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and affiliates.
Not available in all states or situations.
Prices vary based on how you buy.
If you love iPhone, you'll love Apple Card.
It comes with the privacy and security you expect from Apple.
Plus you'll earn up to 3% daily cash back on every purchase, which can automatically earn interest when you open a High Yield Savings account through Apple Card.
Apply for Apple Card in the Wallet app, subject to credit approval.
Savings is available to Apple Card owners subject to eligibility.
Apple Card and Savings by Goldman Sachs Bank USA Salt Lake City Branch Member FDIC terms and more@applecard.com the moth is supported by Zingerman's.
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Zingerman's has been one of America's best food markets for decades.
And with Zingerman's mail order this holiday season, you can give the gift of delicious food to your family and friends all over the country.
From handmade breads and pastries to artisan cheese cut by hand.
The day it's shipped, Zingerman's has something for everyone.
Visit zingermans.com to browse their assortment of gift boxes and baskets again.
That's Z I N G E R m a n s.com from PRX this is the Moth Radio Hour.
I'm Sarah Austin Janess from the Moth, and I'll be your host this time.