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Oral History Interview with Joe M. Sassman, August 3, 2010

Transcript of an oral interview with Joe M. Sassman. Born in 1922, he joined the Navy Air Corps V-5 Aviation Cadet Program in September, 1942. He describes his civilian pilot training at the University of Texas, pre-flight training in Athens, Georgia, primary flight training in Memphis, Tennessee, basic training in Pensacola, Florida as well as gunnery training. He talks about the various airplanes he flew in training. He received his commission in November, 1943. He discusses his fighter train… more

Date: August 3, 2010

Creator: Sassman, Joe M.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Jack First, June 3, 2010

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jack First. First joined the Marine Corps in May of 1942. He completed Ordnance School. He served with the 2nd Anti-Tank Battalion. They were stationed on New Zealand for 8 months. In 1943 he was sent back to the US and assigned to the 5th Marine Division, 28th Regiment, Company E. He was responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the guns for the company. They traveled to Hawaii and completed additional training at Parker Ran… more

Date: June 3, 2010

Creator: First, Jack

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Moorman, March 3, 2010

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Moorman. Moorman was born in New Hyde Park, New York 19 December 1925. He recalls the difficulties his family faced during the depression. Upon joining the Navy in February 1943, he went to Great Lakes Naval Training Station for eight weeks of boot training. After completing the initial training he was selected to have three months instruction as a hospital corpsman. He was then sent to the Bremerton Naval Hospital w… more

Date: March 3, 2010

Creator: Moorman, William J.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Major DART service changes start December 6

News release about upcoming major DART service changes, including the opening of the Green Line, major changes in bus routes and schedules, and the moving of the TRE fare boundary.

Date: November 3, 2010