United States. Navy

Scope and Contents Jan Michael Letigio Lacea served in the Navy for eight years. He was frocked Petty Officer First Class HM1 (Hospital Corpsman First Class) before he left the service. Lacea described his service in the Philippines for Operation Enduring Freedom, and he reflected on his own identity as a Filipino American immigrant. He also recounted his return to civilian life, attending graduate school at CSU San Marcos, the support he received from the CSUSM Veterans’ Center, and the life lessons he...

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Elmer Williams is a retired US Naval Aviator who served during the Korean War. During the conflict Williams conducted a solo dogfight against seven soviet pilots and was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions.