Miguel Pérez
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It’s hard today for us.”
Miguel Pérez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Pérez described the financial stress military families face covering basic expenses.
“When you come early, you see a lot of military people,”
Miguel Pérez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Pérez described visiting the ASYMCA food pantry twice a month and seeing other military personnel there.
“I guess they’re embarrassed about it.”
Miguel Pérez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Pérez said shame deters younger soldiers from seeking food assistance.
“They look at it like if you’re taking something for free to eat, it’s a bad thing,”
Miguel Pérez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Pérez said shame deters younger soldiers from seeking food assistance.
“In the military we don’t make that much to cover gas, housing, kids’ back-to-school costs, utilities,”
Miguel Pérez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Pérez described the financial stress military families face covering basic expenses.
“I always wanted to do this,”
Miguel Pérez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Pérez said he was happy in the army despite dangerous work as a combat engineer.