Losing a Friend in Desert Storm Army Veteran Mike Travis Ph.D.

150: Faded Jeans to Army Greens with Army Veteran Mike Travis

What’s your story? On today’s episode, Joe Crane discusses Faded Jeans to Army Greens with Army Veteran Mike Travis. Tune in to hear about his interesting military experience and his advice to aspiring authors!

Meet Doctor Mike

Doctor Mike Travis is currently a High School Mathematics and Technology Integration Specialist at Assets School in Honolulu. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Argosy University, teaching online classes to Masters of Education students living in the Pacific.

Mike has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa, and lives with his wife of 23 wonderful years and two daughters on the island of Oahu.

For years, Mike has wanted to share the story about his military experience and about his friend who was killed in Operation Desert Storm. He has just published his first book, “Faded Jeans to Army Greens – A Story of Army Life from Basic to Desert Storm”.

A Heart to Serve

Mike grew up in Colorado. Although he was just an average student that time, he was very good in completing responsibilities. He did well in his work at a fast food restaurant.

Ever since he was young, he always wanted to give back to his country. He frequently passed by recruiting stations, and wondered what it would be like to be in the military.

Army Enlistment

Mike struggled going to college. He decided to join the army instead, and had a great experience. He served at Fort Ord in California at the 7th Infantry, specifically in the air defense artillery division.

While at the army, Mike trained as a dispatcher and parts supply. During his free time, he wrote letters to family and friends. He also got his dream of driving a big field truck.

After the enlistment, however, he decided to go out of the military. As Operation Desert Storm was building up, Mike was called back to serve. That’s when he met his good friend, James Tatum, with whom he shares the riveting tale that we can read in his book titled “Faded Jeans to Army Greens”.

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If you are short on time, here are the highlights of Faded Jeans to Army Greens with Army Veteran Mike Travis:

Mike’s early days ([1:51])

Army enlistment ([3:01])

Operation Desert Storm ([6:23])

Life after college ([9:50])

Idea behind Mike’s book ([18:15])

Writing as a stepping stone ([26:57])

Mike’s piece of advice ([30:58])

Connect with Mike:

Travis Publications

Faded Jeans to Army Greens book

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