Antonio A. Tafolla’s World War II Experience, Antonio Alderette Tafolla
Bill Collier pays tribute to his father-in-law’s service during World War II and recounts Tony Tafolla’s harrowing experiences as a Japanese prisoner of war. The piece also describes Tafolla’s family, his reasons for enlisting, and the suffering he endured for four years.
B.L. Natividad’s Photographs, B.L. Natividad
Images in this collection include photos from Basic as well as photos from other training camps during the Cold War Era.
Barney Brooks’ Photographs, Barney Brooks
Images in this collection include photos taken during Brooks’ time in Korea.
Billy Cullins’ Photographs, Billy Cullins
Images in this collection include photos taken by Cullins during his service in Iraq and tour in Bosnia, as well as an Operation Iraqi Freedom poster.
Bronze Star Medal Citation, Robert Polanco
Citation of the Bronze Star sent to Robert Polanco.
Cruise Charter “Into the Wind” from F.G. Acosta, F.G. Acosta
Photos taken from the Cruise Charter “Into the Wind”.
Delorice Honeyman’s Photographs, Delorice Honeyman
Images in this collection include photos of Delorice Honeyman and photos taken by Delorice in Europe during World War II.
Doyle Yardley Photographs, Doyle Yardley
Images in this collection include photos of Doyle Yardley taken during his service in World War II.
Dustin Lewis’ Photographs, Dustin Lewis
Images in this collection include photos from Lewis’ time at different training sites, Iraq, and home.
Dwiggins Medals, Daniel Dwiggins
War medals from WWI.
E. C. Swafford: Artifacts from World War II, Ernest Carroll Swafford
The items in this collection are selected from the Ernest C. Swafford collection. They represent menus collected by Mr. Swafford during his military service in the Second World War.
E. C. Swafford: Images from World War II, Ernest Carroll Swafford
The items in this collection are selected from the Ernest C. Swafford collection. They represent images collected by Mr. Swafford during his military service in the Second World War.
Elmer Halfmann’s Photographs, Mitchell Halfmann
Images in this collection include photographs taken during Halfmann’s time serving in WWII.
Elmer Halfmann’s World War II Experiences, Elmer Halfmann
In this document, Michael Halfmann relates his father’s stories and experiences in World War II.
Eugene Dale Miller’s Photographs, Eugene Miller
Images in this collection include photos from during Miller’s service in World War II.
F-86 Control Stick from Glenn Deavers, Glenn Deavers
F-86 plane control stick.
Garlend Armstrong’s Photographs and Memorabilia, Garlend Armstrong
This collection includes photos from Armstrong’s time serving in the Navy during World War II as well as a few tokens he collected.
Glenn Allison’s Photographs, Glenn Allison
This collection consists of photos taken by Allison during his time in Vietnam.
Glenn Deavers’ Photographs, Glenn Deavers
Images in this collection include photographs taken during Deavers’ time serving.
Good Conduct Medal Awarded to Gary Taylor, Gary Taylor
Pictured is the Air Force Good Conduct Medal awarded to Gary Taylor.
Guadalupe Carrasco’s Photographs from His Service and Vietnam, Guadalupe Carrasco
Images from Guadalupe Carrasco’s time in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Guy Andrews’ Photographs, Guy Andrews
Images in this collection include photos taken of Andrews during his time of service.
Histories of the 6994th Security Squadron, 1966-1969, 6994th Security Squadron (USAF)
The semi-annual squadron histories presented here were declassified in response to a Freedom of Information Act request submitted by the War Stories Project.
Histories of the 6994th Security Squadron, 1969-1970, 6994th Security Squadron (USAF)
The semi-annual squadron histories presented here were declassified in response to a Freedom of Information Act request submitted by the War Stories Project.
Histories of the 6994th Security Squadron, 1971-1974, 6994th Security Squadron (USAF)
The semi-annual squadron histories presented here were declassified in response to a Freedom of Information Act request submitted by the War Stories Project.
Interview with Alfred Lapier, Alfred Lapier
Mr. Lapier discusses his service during the Vietnam War.
Interview with Angel Enriquez, Angel Enriquez
Angel Enriquez recounts his experiences serving in the Air Force. He was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Note: This interview contains explicit language.
Interview with Barney Brooks, Barnett (Barney) Brooks
Barney Brooks recounts his experiences as a pilot in the Air Force. He was initially in the Naval Reserve program in high school and then joined the Air Force. He served for 23 years. He served in Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, and at several bases in the United States.
Interview with Ben Acosta, Ben Acosta
Ben Acosta served in the Army during the Cold War. In this interview he recounts his experiences in West Germany as a radio operator. He notes how his family was impacted during his time in Germany and some of the challenges he encountered during training.
Interview with Bill Martin, Bill Martin
William “Bill” Martin is a Vietnam-era veteran who served in the US Army in Korea where he patrolled the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. Martin was originally from Iowa but moved to Texas after marrying his wife Linda. In this interview, he talks about his time in Korea as well as readjusting to civilian life.
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 Caleb Miller, Caleb Miller
In this interview, Caleb Miller discusses his service in the United States Marine Corps. He describes his work as a heavy equipment operator and his deployment with a Marine Expeditionary Unit. Miller mentions how his family was affected by his service and speaks to the distinct culture of West Texas.
Interview with Carl McCoy, Carl McCoy
In this interview, Mr. McCoy shares his lengthy military career in the United States Marine Corps, Oklahoma Army National Guard, and United States Army. McCoy talks about his role in Operation Iraqi Freedom, military technology, and how being from Texas shaped his years of service.
Interview with Cathy Allison, Cathy Allison
Cathy Allison, wife of veteran Glenn Allison, talks about the challenges she and her husband have faced in civilian life. Her husband was injured while serving in the Vietnam War, and Allison discusses her perspective as a military spouse in this segment.
Interview with Clarance Hartfield, Clarance Hartfield
Clarance Hartfield Jr. is from Big Spring, Texas, and in this segment, he talks about his nine years of service with the United States Army. In addition to discussing his time in Germany during the Cold War as well as his role in a DUSTOFF air ambulance unit during the Vietnam War, Hartfield speaks of his experiences with segregation and integration in civilian and military life.
Interview with Cynthia Tomes, Cynthia Tomes
In this interview, Cynthia Tomes discusses her experiences as the spouse of one service member and the mother of three others. She recounts the family’s time overseas in Berlin, Germany, and briefly discusses the work of Family Readiness Groups (FRG).
Interview with Darla Camron, Darla Camron
In this interview, Darla Camron looks back and discusses her understanding of her uncle Larry Calcote’s military service when she was only eight years old. Camron speaks to her limited understanding of the Vietnam conflict and the challenges her family faced as a result of Larry’s absence.
Interview with David Neyland, David Neyland
David Neyland discusses his service in the United States Army as an infantryman and paratrooper during the Vietnam conflict. The son of a chief master sergeant in the Air Force, Neyland talks about what it’s like to grow up in a military family. Neyland earned two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars with “V” devices for valor.
Interview with Delorice Honeyman, Delorice Honeyman
Delorice Honeyman recounts her experiences being married to Robert Honeyman while he served in WWII and her experiences living in Germany during the post-WWII occupation.

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