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In this interview, conducted on April 21, 2018, in Corona, California, Karen Tevalan interviews her mother Maria Arambula. Mrs. Arambula shares stories of her childhood and the hardships she faced in life. She also shares stories of her daughter (Ms....

Chuck Niswonger (who I am named after) recalls his life growing up in the 30's and inlisting in the Navy for World War 2. He met my great grandmother when he was 26 and she was 19. They are 7...

The many stories of my family on my mothers side. And the story's of my grandmother and grandpa.

My dad, Shane Rossman, served in the U.S. Navy for four years where he worked as an air traffic controller. He enlisted during the Pursian Gulf War and was stationed in several U.S. ports.

Grant Erickson, who celebrated his 95th birthday the month before this interview, shares his experiences in the navy during World War II.

Reflections from EM3 Larry E. Davidson, E Division Sailor onboard USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8) from 1969-1971.

In this interview, Nathan talked to Lisa (his mom) about her life in California and growing up. This was conducted on November 25, 2017. Lisa shares stories about her family good and bad that affected her life. She talks about...

Chatting at Christmas Eve about life as a navy wife.

Interviewing my cousin about living in Japan and what his day is like and how he lives now

I interview my Grammy who is 75 years during the COVID-19 pandemic. From her childhood and parents to meeting and losing the love of her life our interview gives just a glimpse of her beautiful soul. She is truly an...

A story about a mother’s relationship with her children while speaking in their Orange, CA home on November 3rd,2021. A lot of laughter, smiles (even though you can’t see them) and truths. As well as a chance for a daughter...

Talking to my mother about our time together and how she is dealing with her cancer.

My dad explores his early childhood in the Philippines growing up and explains his experience in the US Navy.

Emma Bentley Ruzicka (34), interviews her grandfather Dr. John Bentley (86) about his time in the Navy, how he met his wife, becoming a doctor, and the experiences that followed him from state to state.

I think about how I got here. That in itself is a miracle.”

Betty Perritt relates her unique experience of serving as Ombudsman for the USS Downes

I interviewed my mom and we discussed her military career as well as her life experiences with me and the world

Grant Erickson, who had his 95th birthday ten days before telling this story, talks with Beverly Brook and Christy Hightower about the highlights of his life. He was one of eleven children, and grew up on a series of farms...

Within this interview, conducted January 2018 in Boulder Creek, California, Samuel English (17) discusses life and the effects of immigrating to the United States as an independent German citizen with his mother, Andrea Rosa English (49). Mrs. English recollects some...

This is the story of my father, Rick Worley, and his navy career as well as his childhood/marriage.

My mom and I talked about how it was raising me and how I behaved as a young child.

In this over the phone interview, recorded in November 2018 in San Diego, California, Leilani Ferguson (16) interviews her grandma, or Lola, Salud Mangahis (75) about her settlement into the United States from the Philippines and her family upbringing. Mrs....

Madeline Stach interviews her uncle Michael Beatty about his service in the Navy. They talk about basic training, why he chose the navy, and some of the people he met while serving.

Me Hunter Charboneau and my Mom having an nice interview.

Carl and Debbie share some stories of Carl's early years, then their life together, married for 50 years. Debbie skillfully redirects Carl's answers when his memory is challenging him to recall details.