Josh Buchholz is a senior at the University of Wyoming studying Secondary English Education. After college, Josh plans to teach high school English.  Although, before college Josh served in the Navy as a medic. Josh has many stories from his time in the Navy and many of his stories involve challenge coins. Challenge coins are a symbol of service, achievement, and camaraderie. But for Josh, his challenge coins also tell a story. This photo essay will tell these stories. 

Each of the visual elements is accompanied by a brief recording of Josh's reflections. The first audio segment below is an introduction in which Josh tells a bit about the history of the "challenge coin" and shares his military background.