Shane Rossman Veterans Day 2019

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.

Betty Perritt: US Navy Ombudsman Experience

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

A Life of Service, My Father’s Story

My father speaks of his early life before joining the marine corps and later navy, describing his 26 year long career serving the United States

Great Uncle Joe, 90 and Full of Life

My Great Uncle Joe: "I've had a gorgeous life." After the interview, he kept going. Looking at a 60" TV, he said the first TV he bought his father-in-law was a console with a 7" screen that received a single...

Boom Boom Back in Time

“To this day, I still do not know what it means”. Joshua Nafarrete interviewed his Grandpa Romeo Nafarrete on December 10. He describes his childhood on the farm in the Philippines and how it changed. Also, he shares how his...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

My step grandmother (Katie Wilhelm, I call her Teeta haha) and I talked about her family and travels throughout her life so far, including her Dad who served in World War 2.

Interview with naval veteran Brian Kennedy

Brian kennedy went to the naval academy and then fought in the Vietnam war. He is my grandfather on my moms side.

The life on duty?

Kelsey grew up with her brother, mother and father. Her mom later on in her years became a post lady and her father was part of security. Kelsey has always had to work hard in her life to get where...