Welcome to Unstoppable Stories, the UMGC podcast hosted by Lauren Cardillo. Caitlin Bassett, a UMGC graduate, military veteran, and actor, shares her inspiring journey from serving in Afghanistan to making it to the big screen. Influenced by her family's military legacy, Caitlin enlisted at 18, seeking purpose and a fresh start. Despite the challenges of military life, she earned her degree from UMGC, which recognizes military credits. Join us as Caitlin discusses her unique path, the power of perseverance, and the supportive UMGC community that helps individuals like her share their stories and inspire others. Don't miss this insightful conversation on finding purpose and embracing new opportunities!Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment!To learn more about UMGC follow this link https://www.umgc.edu/unstoppable   Host: Lauren Cardillo, Senior Video Producer at UMGCGuest: Caitlin Bassett, UMGC Aluma, Military Vet, & ActorTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 00:19) Introduction(00:20 - 05:15) Caitlin's Background(05:16 - 06:59) Joining the Military(07:00 - 08:57) Deployment to Fob Shank(08:58 - 11:21) Role in Intelligence(11:22 - 14:37) Earning a Degree During Deployments(14:38 - 16:38) Transfer Credits and UMGC Support(16:39 - 19:05) Revisiting Graduation Day(19:06 - 22:12) Journey to Law School(22:13 - 27:44) Taking Big Leaps(27:45 - 28:46) Speaking at Homecoming

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