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Veteran Voices: David E. White shares a life of leadership and service, from West Point to combat and the Peace Corps

Veteran Voices: David E. White shares a life of leadership and service, from West Point to combat and the Peace Corps

Update: 2025-08-02
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Combat veteran, West Point graduate and former Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, David E. White joined Dane Neal for Veteran Voices during Memorial Day on WGN Radio. Hear how David credits his West Point experience with helping him effectively lead as an Army Officer in Afghanistan and how lessons learned in the academy have served him through life. Listen as David reflects on the most recent Memorial Day and his family traditions. David fills us in on his appointment and role with the Peace Corps and what the iconic organization is doing currently to support people and projects around the world. David shares his unique and impressive journey and offers advice and inspiration to listeners on how to achieve your career goals and pursue your passions, while living a life of service-connected success. For more information on the Peace Corps and current efforts and initiatives, go to https://www.peacecorps.gov





<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">David E. White (left) with brother Daniel (USMA 2012) during West Point ring ceremony in 2008 – photos David E, White</figcaption></figure>





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Veteran Voices: David E. White shares a life of leadership and service, from West Point to combat and the Peace Corps

Veteran Voices: David E. White shares a life of leadership and service, from West Point to combat and the Peace Corps

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