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# Parenting in Service
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/after-action/episode/parenting-in-service-utiqb0/
- Published: 2024-04-26T18:35:13.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T10:31:27.000Z
- Description: Conversation with three veterans who balanced the nation’s needs with their family’s needs.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: After Action, Season 2, Episode 1, #ZZZ_Episode_a98aa7ac-c428-42e4-82af-654fd617cdb4, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_1df01610-129e-4b84-8475-4a86593b01ae, #v1.16

Over 40% of service members have children. When service before self is the military mantra, the family’s needs often come second to Uncle Sam. Stacy Pearsall, retired Air Force Staff Sergeant, sits down with Bill Brokop, Hannah Merchant and Coco Gunther, three veterans who balanced the needs of a nation with the needs of the family during and after action.