In 2020, former Army cavalry scout and sniper Garett Reppenhagen spoke with StoryCorps — a nonprofit that chronicles the stories of everyday Americans — as part of its Military Voices Initiative.
Reppenhagen recounted the time that he dressed up as his sergeant for Halloween, a prank that included stealing the noncommissioned officer’s uniform. Despite the potentially serious consequences, Reppenhagen was not punished for his actions and instead emerged from the experience with a humorous story.
“I saw my share of combat and have plenty of sad and anxious stories, but I also have a lot of fun stories,” Reppenhagen told Military.com. “I also wanted to show that there are more sides to military service than just combat and fighting. It’s a holistic experience.”
StoryCorps, which was launched in 2003, announced its 2023 Military Voices…
