Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, parents of Duane Puryear, who died from complications of AIDS. Topics covered include: the couple's childhoods, how they met, and their careers and family life. The majority of the interview concerns Duane Puryear's life and legacy.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Al Stremel. Stremel joined the Navy in October of 1940. Beginning in December, he served in the fire room aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6). In April of 1942, they escorted USS Hornet (CV-8) on the Doolittle Raid. From June through November, they participated in the battles at Midway, the Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz and Guadalcanal. In January of 1944, Stremel was sent to Oil Burning School in Philadelphia. He was transferred to USS Swanson (DD-443). Stremel was honorably discharged in December of 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Al Stremel. Stremel joined the Navy in October of 1940. Beginning in December, he served in the fire room aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6). In April of 1942, they escorted USS Hornet (CV-8) on the Doolittle Raid. From June through November, they participated in the battles at Midway, the Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz and Guadalcanal. In January of 1944, Stremel was sent to Oil Burning School in Philadelphia. He was transferred to USS Swanson (DD-443). Stremel was honorably discharged in December of 1946.

The following complaints for litigation brought against the Commission (and its individual Commissioners) were formally served on the Commissioners. Please note that the Commission and the Commissioners were not named in Rendell v. Rumsfeld (Docket No. 05-4740), a related case involving the Secretary of Defense's proposed deactivation of the 111th Fighter Wing located at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Willow Grove, PA. As of March 31, 2006, the Commission and the Commissioners have been dismissed from all actions with the exception of lawsuits filed in Connecticut and Washington. The lawsuits filed in New Jersey (Corzine v. Rumsfeld) and Massachusetts (Romney v. Rumsfeld) have been dismissed. Further information about the status of the remaining cases still under litigation may be obtained by contacting http://www.usdoj.gov/contact-us.html.

Community Correspondence - Letter from a concerned citizen in response to the recommendation regarding Jefferson Barracks ANG

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Harold Buell. While attending college in Iowa, Buell took advantage of the Civilian Pilot Training program and earned a pilot's license in 1940. He volunteered for the Navy and went to flight school at Pensacola, Florida, where he earned his wings and a commission in November, 1941. He was assigned to go aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) as a member of Scouting Squadron 5 (VS-5) and arrived in time for the Battle of the Coral Sea. His squadron suffered enough damage to be removed from the Yorktown prior to the Battle of Midway. Buell was assigned to the USS Saratoga (CV-3) and flew search and rescue missions from her during the Battle of Midway. After that battle, Buell was transferred to yet another carrier, the USS Enterprise (CV-6), prior to the invasion of Guadalcanal. While flying off the Enterprise, Buell and ten other pilots had to land on Guadalcanal at Henderson Field. They and their dive bombers then became members of the Cactus Air Force. Buell describes the living conditions on Guadalcanal as opposed to those aboard an aircraft carrier. His group finally got off Guadalcanal and returned …

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story. This story aired at 6 P.M.

Funeral Program for Minnie Clayborn

Photocopied newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were, what they did, and the military's failure to recognize them as veterans.

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Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas rangers who ended their home stand on a positive note beating Kansas city 10 to 1.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Cowboy jumpers to the WFL now totals seven with the loss of Rayfield Wright, Jethro Pugh and D. D. Lewis.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Fort Worth' s Johnny Rutherford which became the first driver in the history of the united states auto club to win two 500 mile races in one year.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Rangers pitching staff who needs more work but that' s what they will be getting the next five days.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the St. Louis stars who came into Texas stadium holding a shaky one point advantage over the second place Tornado.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating three news summaries. Nixon's authority to regulate the economy was set to expire, no injuries were reported in the burning of a trading post at Wounded Knee, and sandbagging flooding.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about floods from the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Texas and Penn State preparing for the Cotton Bowl classic, the Orange bowl matchup, George Allen being named coach of the year, Howard Williams leads Texas State to seventh place in a tournament , and Dick Schafpath retires from football.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Telegram sent by Dan and Jeane Kempner to Donald F. Meyer discussing their congratulations for the arrival of their grand nephew.

Telegram sent by Donald Myer to Daniel and Jeane Kempner informing them of the birth of Donald and Georgie's baby. A lavish prize is said to be offered to the best name suggestion.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about Thurman L. Priest of Grand Prairie standing trial for federal kidnapping charges in Fort Worth.

Letter to Mary E. Vega of Kansas City, Missouri, from Luciano Santoscoy April 30, 1955. Santoscoy thanks Vega for her interest in starting a council in the state of Missouri. Santoscoy informs Vega of the fee each month per member, $.50 a member per month. Santoscoy also lets Vega know that he will be sending more information and a copy of the LULAC News publication.