Episode 26 - Sam Yingst (F3)

Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Sam Yingst lives with his wife Katie and 4 daughters in Zambia. His job is Chief of Laboratory Infrastructure and Support, US Centers for Disease Control in Zambia. He talks about the role of the US mission in Zambia and the long-lasting impact of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) started under President George W. Bush. Sam recalls critical times in his Army career when his role in monitoring and fighting infectious were a global priority. Sam's daughters attend international schools and his wife Katie works for an NGO focused on women and infant health issues in Afghanistan. Sam reflects on the values he learned at West Point and the enduring influence they have had on his life.