When we hear “the troops”, we probably all have things pop into our head. From Colin Kapernick to WMD to Dorothy Day’s pacifism, how Catholics interact with “the troops” can be fraught with confusion. Today’s guest, Brianna Hughes, is a member of our armed forces and it was so interesting to hear why she hates when people refer to “the troops” as one giant monolith. We talk about what it’s like to face sexism in the workplace, who “the troops” support politically, how trust in God plays into her ability to serve in the military, and what’s been bringing her closer to God lately. I especially loved her passion surrounding the topic of whether or not some positions in the military should be men-only, and I think you will too. Enjoy!
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Topics discussed:
How Brianna got involved in the military
What it’s like to work in such a male-dominated field
How she responds to sexism in the workplace
If there are certain military positions that should be male-only
How she lives in the tension of being a peaceful Catholic in the not-always-peaceful military
The difficulty of forming Catholic community as a member of the military
What’s been bringing Brianna closer to God lately