Below is a collection of stories of A.A. members in the military from the United States and Canada, sharing their experiences in dealing with alcohol and getting sober.
Check out the additional resources below for more sharing from military members on AA Grapevine, service material for those serving remote communities, and more.
Military Audio Stories in Audio Format
Active Duty
Battery Commander Ernie - United States National Guard
Naval Captain Mark - Royal Canadian Navy
Lieutenant Colonel Pedro - United States Marine Corps
Lieutenant Sam - United States Navy
Lieutenant (Navy) Alex V. - Royal Canadian Navy
Sergeant First Class - Minnesota Army National Guard
Corporal Valerie, Royal Canadian Air Force
Ret. Technical Sergeant Karla, United States Air Force
Technical Sergeant Jacie, United States Air National Guard
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Steve, Royal Canadian Navy
Lieutenant Chris, United States Navy
Military Audio - Heather N., a retired Corporal in the Royal Canadian Air Force
Chief Petty Officer Cameron C., United States Navy
Chief Petty Officer Lee S., United States Navy
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Tom O., Royal Canadian Navy
A Lieutenant in the United States Navy
Master Sergeant Joseph F., United States Air Force
Staff Sergeant Isaac S., United States Air Force
Lieutenant Michael R. (Retired), United States Army
Captain Dave W., United States Navy
Chief Warrant Officer 5 John W., United States Marine Corp.
Veteran
Sandy A., Canadian Armed Forces
Warrant Officer Roger W. (retired), United States Army
United States Army Specialist Armando V.
Petty Officer First Class Bob P. (retired), United States Navy
Colonel Tamara M. (retired), United States Army
Corporal Steve R., United States Marine Corps
Michael G., retired Canadian Armed Forces Maritime Helicopter Pilot
Dave T., Canadian Armed Forces Veteran
Janice M., United States Marine Veteran
Paul S., United States Army Veteran
Ward S., United States Navy Diver Veteran
Joe K., United States Navy Veteran
Angel K., United States Army Veteran
Patrick F., United States Air Force Veteran
Canadian Armed Forces Chief of Military Personnel, Lt. Gen. Lise Bourgon – Support for A.A. military outreach.
Recorded after attending the 2025 International Convention in Vancouver, a military commander shares her view on the Twelve Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous and summarizes how, in her experience, A.A. is effective in helping those who seek recovery from alcoholism.
Canadian Armed Forces Chief of Military Personnel, Lt. Gen. Lise Bourgon – Support for A.A. military outreach
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