Teixeira, Banita [Navy]

In this episode of Veteran Story Hour, we talk with Banita Teixeira, a United States Navy veteran who served from 1998–2007 during one of the most transformative periods in modern military history.Banita shares stories from -Joining the Navy at 18Serving aboard the USS KearsargeLife in naval aviation squadronsThe impact of 9/11 on military operationsLeadership as a noncommissioned officerNavigating military life as a motherThe challenges of spouse co-location and deploymentsShe also reflects on the difficult decision to leave the Navy to prioritize raising her daughters — and what it means today to watch one of them serve in the United States Marine Corps.This episode dives deep into military life, resilience, faith, leadership, and the legacy of service passed between generations.CONNECT & SUPPORT:Website: https://saluteofvirginia.org/Donate to SALUTE of Virginia: https://subsplash.com/u/-5QRKRR/giveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/167A3VpMJu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saluteofva/Nominate a veteran to be interviewed: [email protected] this episode moved you, please leave a rating and review — it helps other listeners find these stories.CREDITS:Hosted by John Fairbanks and Zach HaleA production of SALUTE of Virginia (501(c)(3))