Veteran of War in Afghanistan
Adam Petto
Interviewed by:
Spencer Friend
Mr. Petto on duty in Afghanistan
Mr. Petto during interview
"... I just immediately fell in love with the military, what we do, what we stand for ..."
~ Adam Petto (0:20:42)
Video Interview
Name:
Adam Petto
Date of Birth:
November 15, 1988
Branch of Service:
United States Coast Guard
Dates of Service:
February 26, 2008 -
September 27, 2013
Location of Military Service:
TRACEN Cape May, NJ-Basic Training
Charleston, SC-USCGC Anvil
Alameda, CA-USCGC Waesche
Camp Leatherneck & Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan-USCG RAID
Residence at Time of Interview:
Bourne, MA
Adam Petto's Story:
Adam Petto was raised in Michigan and was a four year varsity athlete through high school. He felt that his life was heading in the wrong direction after high school and that was why he decided to join the military. Mr. Petto most appreciated the structure that the military provided and the support of his fellow servicemen. He was in the United States Coast Guard and served in the Afghanistan War. He returned from the war to Cape Cod in July 2013. Currently he works as a plumber and takes classes at Cape Cod Community College. Although he feels he is adjusting to civilian life, he hopes to join a special operations unit and return to Afghanistan.
Mr. Petto ( U.S. soldier on far left) on duty in Afghanistan