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

Transcript

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)