Write On: Life Within Combat

Essay by: Calista Schumacher

Mrs. Olsen's English

Veteran Interview • 13 January 2023

"An experience I will remember forever!" This is how Corey Jesser described his time in service with the military. Corey Jesser was born in Pomona, California. He served under the branch of the US Army from the years 1987-2009. He was in the active Army from 1987-2005, but served in the National Guard from 2003-2009. He was ranked as an E-5 SGT (Sergeant), and was a highly awarded soldier.

Like many other people, Corey's family has a military background. His father was in the 82nd Airborne for three years and...