Student-Veteran Oral History Project
Hillary Polander Interview
Interviewer Name
Kylie Tager
Context for Interview
Hillary Polander is a Marine Corps veteran and first year chemistry major at USC Aiken. Kylie Tager is a first year biology major at USC Aiken. The interview was conducted for Honors 101-Oral History.
Brief Description of Interview
The interview begins with a brief history of Polander’s childhood and high school years. The interview then changed focus to her military career, beginning with Parris Island and ending with her duties in Air Support Squadron at Cherry Point MCAS, NC. The interview then focuses on her life post-military, school (universities, major, difficulty of transition, etc.), hobbies, lifestyle changes, and future goals.
Location of Interview
RPSEC
Duration of Interview
20 minutes
Date of Birth
1992
Birthplace
Cleveland, OH
Gender
Female
Dates of Service
2010-14
Branch/Units of Service
Marine Corps; Air Support
Theaters/Locations of Service
Camp Lejeune, NC; Twentynine Palms, CA; Cherry Point MCAS, NC
Highest Rank Attained
Lance Corporal
Major Course of Study
Chemistry
Previous College/University Experience
Ohio State; Columbus State
Publication Info
2017.
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