Virtual Anthropology Panel Discussion: What is it like to be a service member in the modern world?

The goal of this panel is public awareness. In a country with a population as large as ours, civilians are often unaware of the realities of conflict and military life. More often than not, civilian knowledge of the military and military experiences comes from biased media representations. This panel seeks to remedy this, providing personal insights from eight servicemembers on the social hierarchies, inequalities (racial, ethnic, gender, sexual, age, economic, etc.), interpersonal relationships, and practical experiences associated with modern military culture. Moderator: Professor Jessica Smeeks, Anthropology Department, SUNY New Paltz Panelists: Saleem A. Khan, Major (O-4) ’10 g (MBA) Alicia Scott, Major (O-4) Trenton Hanifin, Captain (O-3) ’11 (History) Stephanie Cleveland, Command Sergeant Major (E-9) Justin Freese-Bogart, Petty Officer First Class (E-6) Aaron Shaw, Sergeant (E-5) Nathan Briggs, Senior Airman (E-4) ’04 (Adolescence Ed) Dexter M. James, Corporal (E-4) Sponsored by: SUNY NP Anthropology Department, Office of Veteran & Military Services, and Faculty Development Center

Date/Time: Monday, April 26, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/91368390248