About this episode

Jim Lukeman shares his experiences growing up in a military family and his 40-year career in the Marine Corps.

Growing up as the son of a Marine who would retire as a Lieutenant General, Jim Lukeman experienced the Marine Corps long before he ever earned the title himself. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame and commissioning in 1980, what was supposed to be a four-year commitment turned into an incredible 40-year career. In Part 1, Jim shares stories from his childhood, ROTC, becoming a Marine officer, and his early assignments—including serving in Europe during Operation Desert Storm. Join us as we begin the remarkable journey of one of the Marine Corps' most respected leaders.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Cox

Guest: James "Jim" Lukeman

Topics covered

• military history
• Marine Corps
• veteran stories
• leadership
• personal journey

Keywords

• Marine Corps
• veteran
• leadership
• Operation Desert Storm
• military career

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Notre Dame

Places: Europe

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