Urbancik, Matthew, “Urbancik, Matthew (Interview outline), 2011,” Digital Collections, accessed April 3, 2025, https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/document/29519.
Matthew Urbancik joined the military because he wanted to work with electronics. He initially sought out the Navy but was declined, and later enlisted into the Air Force to become a jet mechanic. Matthew saw the benefits of retiring from the military and re-enlisted after seven years. He served during Desert Storm and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. When 9/11 happened, his unit became a defensive unit on a domestic military base.