Veteran of War in Afghanistan
Alex Cestaro
Interviewed by:
Sarah Gribbin and Elizabeth Loranger
Al in uniform
Al at time of interview
"A soldier does not necessarily have to be a warrior, it's a mind set it's a personality trait I believe."
~ Alex Cestaro (1:50)
Video Interview
Name:
Alex Cestaro
Date of Birth:
February 21, 1980
Branch of Service:
Army
Dates of Service:
July 21, 1998
Location of Military Service:
Georgia, Alaska, Thailand, Afghanistan, California and Louisiana
Residence at Time of Interview:
Eastham, Cape Cod
Alex Cestaro's Story:
Alex Cestaro has always lived on Cape Cod. He grew up with five brothers all part of a military family. Watching his family experience war as veterans influenced him to join himself when he was eighteen. While serving in the Army, Al visited many different places, experienced different cultures and tried a lot of new things. The Army has made such a huge impact on Al's life and influences who he is today.
Al
Al (on the right)
Al (second in from the left)