Daniel Christensen and Ana Christensen
Recorded
May 12, 2021
30:28 minutes
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Id:
ddv000745
Description
Daniel Christensen (49) shares his Navy experiences with his wife Ana Christensen (40). He shares funny stories, remembers the now declassified work he did, and considers how civilians can show their support for veterans.Subject Log / Time Code
Daniel Christensen (DC) discusses enlisting into the Navy in January 1991 during the Gulf War. DC discusses his family’s military history and why he decided to enlist.
DC shares a funny story about a “special day” during bootcamp involving damage control training, tear gas, lots of physical training, and a special call.
DC says he was an Ocean Systems Technician analyst and that his work used to be classified. DC says he worked on submarine warfare at the end of the Cold War and talks about how the research he and his unit worked on was received by oceanographers.
DC shares a day in the life during his military service. DC also talks about what he would do on his free time while stationed in Alaska, like going hiking and camping. DC also remembers his team and how they spent the time playing DND.
DC tells a story about breaking rules and getting caught. DC recalls someone forgetting to lock up classified material and getting snitched on and how their chief responded to the team as a whole.
DC remembers his family’s reaction to his enlistment and the support he got while away from home.
DC recalls the pizza shop and clubs on the island he was stationed at in AK and how he learned how to dance two-step.
DC remembers his teammates and how they’ve stayed in touch over the years. DC remembers a friend who was at the Pentagon on 9/11.
DC discusses why he left the Navy and his transition into civilian life.
DC shares what he wishes civilians understood about military service. DC asks that civilians don’t thank him for his service and considers the kinds of support that veterans do and don’t receive.
Participants
- Daniel Christensen
- Ana Christensen