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My grandpa has to get along with people in the navy and he was a tech agnishion in the navy and he met momo (my grandma) at a New Years party

Edward Johnstone shares what life was like as a Navy Photographer in the 1940s and 1950s

Robert Kelley shares a story of near court-martial, and his enlistment in and service in the Navy during the second world war.

My Father, Lt. Col.(Ret.)Harold Howell was a WW2 veteran in the US Navy. This is his story about his experience as a Torpedo specialist on the USS Wilson and the USS Gregory.

Anne discusses her early life during WWII as a child of a US Navy submariner, growing up as a Navy “brat”, her belief in the basic goodness of people, her adventurous spirit, and much more.

Anne McCracken Ehlers interviewed her father David McCracken about family history, including his father's work at Oak Ridge during WW2; his work in economics and computer programming, as well as their shared experiences as teachers; education both k12 and University...

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

I'm not proud of anything I've done," Paulist Father Tom Hall told the crowd gathered at his retirement party after 30 years as a Navy chaplain. He says that the room was silent. "I'm just overwhelmed with gratitude. Pride--no. There's...

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

Harold recounts his life, growing up in rural Missouri, up through his enlistment in the navy during WWII

A brief but informative summary of my uncle (John Roccle)’s experience in the Korean War as part of the US Navy.

Interview with my Nonna

Radford Tidwell, born October 10, 1933 on a farm in rural Alabama. Interviewed by his son Ken Tidwell on February 6, 2023. This is the story of his upbringing and military service.

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