Tom Perison, Army National Guard

Tom Perison talking about his experiences serving in the national guard. He was a Colonel Army National Guard and served from 1983-2016.

• 00:31 Serving in Olean, New York
• 12:37 9/11 Attack on the Pentagon
• 21:30 9/12 dealing with what he experienced

Tom began his career in the National Guard as a lieutenant assigned to combat engineering but changed to Armor was assigned to Charlie Company 127 out of Olean, New York, where he served as a tank commander. Later in his career as a full-time officer in the Guard, he happened to be walking to the Pentagon when American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the building. He then served as a volunteer helping the wounded out in the parking lot. A very strong and emotional story of his experience.

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Credits

Video produced by John Tomerlin Productions