Lyons talks of military service, life after deployment
Editor’s note: This is the final of a twopart Ray County Voices series featuring Missouri Army National Guard service member Cale Lyons. This installment will focus on overseas deployments, family life during extended separations and the challenge of transitioning between military and civilian life. Part One examined Lyons’ path into military service, early deployments and the impact of spending holidays away from home.Deployments do not end when service members return home. Lasting marks are left on families, routines and the way everyday life is navigated long after the uniform comes off.Excelsior Springs teacher, coach and Missouri Army National Guard service member Cale Lyons discussed those lasting impacts during a recent conversation with “Ray County Voices” host and Richmond News sports editor Shawn Roney, reflecting on later deployments, family strain and the challenges of adjusting between mil...