History Final

my father’s time in the army reserve and how it it affected his life

Walter Kasten

Listen as Walt tells us the story of his life, starting in New Jersey then traveling to Iowa and then landing in Flint Michigan and ending up here at Friendship Village.

Russells time in the army
January 25, 2020 App Interview

A Small peak into life as a Veteran.

Thanksgiving Listen

Over thanksgiving break I asked my mom questions about her life.

Interview with Jerry Lewis

I’m interviewing my grandpa about his life growing up.

When I was younger my dad told me thunder was just the sound of Field Artillery

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Edward Hughes served in the Army for 20 years. Here is part of his story.

Rudy McMurray and his granddaughter Collins McMurray talk about his life and memories in Birmingham, Alabama

In this interview, Collins McMurray (16), talked to her grandfather, Rudy McMurray (86), about his life and memories. They talked about his childhood, parents, and grandparents. They also discussed his military service and memories of training. He discloses his opinions...

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Charita Harmon-Johnson and Daryl Pinkney

Charita Harmon-Johnson (66) interviews her brother Daryl Pinkney (60) about his service in the US Army, his deployments abroad, and his transition back to civilian life.

My cousin Mike Krapels, U.S Army Veteran

Brief interview with my cousin about his service in the military, and how it affected him and then lessons he learned and wished to pass on to those aspiring to serve.

interview of Billy Krisvelt
November 28, 2022 App Interview

interview of time overseas before and after

“Basic training turned me into a man a lot quicker” – Dan Greene

I, Harris Coffin did this interview with Dan Greene, my grandfather, in Athens, GA on December 29, 2019. I interviewed him about his life as a veteran. He was drafted when he was 19 years old, in college and he...

Papa Ken’s childhood and life in Vietnam!

My grandfather served in Vietnam starting at age 19. We also talk about his childhood!

Fighting Side-by-Side Next to My Twin

Twins Yaroslav and Aleksander Kek were drafted on December 1, 1989 to serve in the Soviet Union army. Sent to the military camp in Uzbekistan, they talk about their experience serving side-by-side.

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Ronald Britton and Chapin Montague

Ronald "Ron" Britton (71) recounts to StoryCorps facilitator Chapin Montague [no age given] his youth as a self-proclaimed military brat, the lives of his parents, and his career in oceanography and marine biology, all while sitting on the wood-lined deck...

Kyle Meyer 2009-2017 Army career interview
November 30, 2017 App Interview

Robert Houk speaks with Kyle Meyer about his experiences in the army

Talks with my Grandpa

The Great Thanksgiving Listen. Interviewing my 92 year old Grandpa who serve in the Army for 7 years in Italy

Interview with Papi

Papi talks about his life in San Bernardino, time in the army, and his current life.

Episcopalian Minister in Savannah

An Episcopalian minister in Georgia shares his experiences and advice for young LGBTQ people.

Joyce Gehring on her ancestors and where they are from.

We had a short conversation about ancestry and i found out some interesting things about my great great (a lot of greats) grandpa