Veteran of War in Iraq
John Healy
Interviewed by:
Kurtis Thomas and Joshua Pilone
2010
2017
"People are in a rush to go everywhere, that was the biggest thing I got from being
over there, don’t be in a rush. "
~ John Healy 4:26:00
Name:
John Healy
Date of Birth:
1976
Branch of Service:
102 Security Force Squadron
Dates of Service:
2003 - Present
Location of Military Service:
Iraq
Residence at Time of Interview:
John Healy's Story:
John R. Healy is a sergeant in the Air Force, 102nd security force squadron. He had to make the difficult decision to leave his family which included his wife and young children at the time to serve his country. He traveled to Baghdad Iraq and was gone for several months at a time. During his service he has made lifelong friends. He has seen the unthinkable which challenged his courage and faith. He currently still serves in the Air Force, working at Otis Air Force base.
John Healy with his Security Forces Squadron
Map of Iraq