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Michael Vazzana talks with his wife Donna about her time in service with the US Navy during the transitional times for female Corpsmen (1981-2002)

Kashton White, a 16 year old from Illinois, interviews Matt Berning, a 53 year old who is his mom’s boyfriend, about his life experiences and his time in the Navy.

I discussed how life is in the Navy for Joey Springer (21) and what made him join.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to his husband Peter Donnelly (62) about Christmases past, present and future on Christmas morning 2022.

Brylie Nedd (20) talks with her grandpa, Garland Gloor (76) about his life story and his time serving in the Navy during the Vietnam war.

Charles "Paul" Vigeant (94) is interviewed by his daughter, Amy Canfield (62), about his service in the Navy and Army, enlisting at 16 years old in 1944.

George had a near death experience as his plane experienced engine failure.

James "Jim" Thrasher (53) interviews his father, David Thrasher (80), about his time in the Navy, what it was like transitioning back to civilian life, and the unique camaraderie shared between veterans.

Eugene Milton Williams, also known as "Milton," discusses his life and experience as a member of the Oakland Fire Department. Milton was the first African-American firefighter to integrate Oakland fire houses between 1954 and 1955. This interview was conducted by...

I had a conversation with Ms. Wu who served from 1994 to 2006 in the United States Navy. We discussed her initial experiences and what inspired her to join the Navy after high school. We discussed career opportunities and the...

Marlene Boucher (72) talks to her husband, Rodney Boucher (63), about their relationship and his extensive career serving in the Navy.

Steve K Desroches (47) and Steve R Desroches (74) discuss family Christmas traditions and history as well as other holiday memories.

I interview my grandpa, Michael Remas, about his life, and learn more about him.

One Small Step participants Robert "Bob" Free (76) and Stephen Crane (69) discuss their diverse backgrounds, including Bob's experience in the Navy and Stephen's experience living, at one point, in a commune.

Curtis Weaver, a 77 year old E5 Vietnam Veteran, discusses his time in the Navy from 1965-1972. Notably, he assisted in salvage after the USS Frank E. Evans collision. Interview includes personal anecdotes, comments, and descriptions of his life and...

The Lichtfuss family share their favorite holiday memories, ornaments, traditions, and gifts given and received.

The Ardiente-Cruz talk about their favorite holiday memories, who the celebrate the holidays with, and the importance of patience.

Reflections from Sailors onboard USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8).

Pamela Sulton (60) talks to her father, Edward Hampton (84) about his time in the Navy, his time the Air Force, and his time working on Fort Jackson for thirty years.

This recording is unique in that it interviews the spouse of a 36 year Navy veteran, a retired Navy Admiral and Vietnam War veteran who is also the mother of two former Naval Officers and the daughter-in-law of another career...

For Stephanie Hurd, family holidays growing up are cherished memories and remembering them with her sister and mother a favorite holiday pastime. From toppled Christmas trees to motherly pranks the holidays were never boring.

I interviewed my fathers father, Eric Vanderpoel II. We talked about his life, childhood, and memories.

Andy Singer [no age given] shares with new friend Hazel Diaz (36) memories and reflections from his 33 years of military service as a naval officer.

This is a conversation with my Grandfather Fred Stidman about his experiences during the Vietnam war era when he was a college and then medical student (Johnson County Junior College, University of Kansas, and KU Med). During that tumultuous time,...

I learned a lot about my grandfather during my interview with him, particularly how hard his life was in the Philippines and how he took the opportunity to come to the US to have a better life, even though it...