Their story
These are the Waypoints of the book. A sentence or two is plenty, and you can skip any of them. The interview goes deeper.
Before
What was life like growing up, and what were they doing right before they joined?
Why did they join, or how did they feel when they were drafted?
In uniform
A memory from basic training or boot camp that still gets a laugh or a wince
Their best friend in the service. Are they still in touch?
An ordinary day where they served: the food, the weather, the work
Their funniest story from their time in
A moment they were proud of
A hard day they're willing to share (optional; we handle it with care)
After
What was coming home like?
How did their service shape the rest of their life, including work, family and faith?
What do they want their grandchildren to know about their service?