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Interview with Brittney Miller, Brittney Miller
In this interview, Mrs. Miller talks about her experiences the partner and, later, wife of a service member. Her husband, Caleb, served four years as a United States Marine, and Brittney communicates the struggles that accompany deployment and offers advice to those whose spouses are currently serving.

Interview with Caesar Melendez, Caesar Melendez
Interview with Caesar Melendez, a native of Marfa, Texas who served in the U.S. Navy. Melendez was stationed in Hawaii for much of his time serving, though he often travelled on the U.S.S. Willamette. Aboard the Willamette, he saw many other countries, including Australia, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Japan, and more. 

Interview with Garry Wayne Reed, Garry Wayne Reed
Garry Wayne Reed describes his time serving in the 3rd Armored Division in the 1980s.

Interview with Maximillian Bell, Maximillian Bell
In this interview, Maximillian Bell discusses his time serving in the United States Marine Corps. Bell was raised in Alpine, Texas, and joined the Marine Corps in 2010. He recounts his time in training, his two years in Japan, and his return home. 

Interview with Ruben Hinguanzo, Ruben Hinguanzo
Interview with Korean War veteran Ruben Hinguanzo of Waco, Texas.

Interview with Sean Godfrey, Sean Godfrey
Sean Godfrey discusses his 22 year career in the United States Armed Forces.

Interview with William Fairbetter, William Fairbetter
In this interview, William Fairbetter recounts his time as part of the National Guard. He notes the training he went through, particularly how one detects mines with a bayonet and the types of weapons they were trained with. He also speaks about his transition back into a fully civilian life. 

Joe Arzate describes growing up in San Angelo, Joe F. Arzate
Joe Arzate, a Vietnam veteran, describes San Angelo during the era of segregation.

Joe Arzate describes how he entered the military and became a Cobra pilot, Joe F. Arzate
Joe Arzate, a Vietnam veteran, describes how he joined the military and became a Cobra pilot.

Joe Arzate’s Memorabilia from His Time in the Service, Joe F. Arzate
This collection includes several images of Maj. Arzate (later in his career and in 2016) along with some items that he has saved from his years in the service.

Joe Arzate’s Pictures from the Vietnam War Era, Joe F. Arzate
Pictures of Joe Arzate from the Vietnam War Era.

Portraits of Ruben Hinguanzo, Ruben Hinguanzo
Portraits of Korean War veteran Ruben Hinguanzo of Waco, Texas.

Robert Holtz: Photos from Peacetime, Robert L. Holtz
Images in this collection include photographs taken during peacetime, mostly of training. 

“The Norfolk Incident” by Michael Gonzales, Jr., Michael Gonzales, Jr.
Chief Michael Gonzales, Jr. recounts a harrowing incident off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia.

People/Units 9

Joe F. Arzate,
  • Army
  • National Guard
 
Major

Maximillian Bell,
  • Marines
 

William Fairbetter,
  • National Guard
 

Sean Godfrey,
  • Air Force
  • Marines
 
Lieutenant Colonel, USAF

Ruben Hinguanzo,
  • Army
Reserves
E-7

Hope M. Long,
  • Marines
 

Caesar Melendez,
  • Navy
 
Enlisted (Boatswain’s Mate)

Brittney Miller,
  • Civilian
 

Garry Wayne Reed,
  • Army
Reserves