The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Abner Aust. Aust joined the Army Air Forces in September 1941 and completed flight school in April 1943. He was assigned to Venice, Florida, as an instructor, often receiving extra runway duty on account of his mischievous acrobatics. In October 1944, he joined the 506th Fighter Group, 457th Fighter Squadron, as flight commander. Upon familiarizing himself with the P-51, he flew his first missions out of Tinian, moving next to Iwo Jima. While escorting B-29s, he sometimes broke away to lead his group of eight fighters to strafe opportunistically. He is credited with five victories, the last of which occurred on 10 August 1945, distinguishing him as the last fighter ace of World War II. Aust then served in the Air Force and participated in the Vietnam War. Just before his retirement, he worked at Bolling Air Force Base to develop the F-15. After all of his experience in fighters, his favorite plane is the P-40N.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Abner Aust. Aust joined the Army Air Forces in September 1941 and completed flight school in April 1943. He was assigned to Venice, Florida, as an instructor, often receiving extra runway duty on account of his mischievous acrobatics. In October 1944, he joined the 506th Fighter Group, 457th Fighter Squadron, as flight commander. Upon familiarizing himself with the P-51, he flew his first missions out of Tinian, moving next to Iwo Jima. While escorting B-29s, he sometimes broke away to lead his group of eight fighters to strafe opportunistically. He is credited with five victories, the last of which occurred on 10 August 1945, distinguishing him as the last fighter ace of World War II. Aust then served in the Air Force and participated in the Vietnam War. Just before his retirement, he worked at Bolling Air Force Base to develop the F-15. After all of his experience in fighters, his favorite plane is the P-40N.

Interview with James F. Brede, dentist and U.S. Army Air Forces veteran. The interview includes his personal experiences in World War II as a B-17 co-pilot with the 8th Air Force in the European Theater, his childhood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, enlistment in the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1943, preliminary training in Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, his active service with the 379th Bomb Group in Kimbolton, England, combat experience in 35 missions, return to the U.S. and continued military service as a flight instructor in Lakeland, Florida and Wichita Falls, Texas, as well as the return to civilian life, marriage, dental school under the G.I. Bill, reenlistment in the Air Force as a dentist, his deployment to Korea, his discharge from the Air Force, and the establishment of his dental practice and experiences since retirement. The interview includes an appendix with a copy of his book.

A photograph of students standing around a memorial water fountain during their 2014 Alternative Service Breaks program organized through UNT. They are all wearing UNT shirts and have one hand on the fountain. It is part of the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama and there is a quote from MLK, Jr. that reads "...until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream" carved on the wall behind them.

A photograph of the Alabama River from the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The shadow of the bridge's arch is visible on the water with is a greenish brown color. Trees border both sides of the river and an open area with a building is on the left side. In the distance is another bridge that appears to be for trains.

A photograph of students in Montgomery, Alabama while on their trip with the Alternative Service Breaks program through UNT. They are holding a large paper sign that reads "Chage Gonna Come" in multicolored letters.

A photograph of students on the rooftop of a building in Montgomery, Alabama for part of their work with the Alternative Service Breaks program through UNT. They are wearing hardhats and some have protective masks or gloves on. Most are wearing green UNT t-shirts and others are wearing graphic tees and comfortable pants.

A photograph of students on the rooftop of a building in Montgomery, Alabama for part of their work with the Alternative Service Breaks program through UNT. They are wearing hardhats and have protective masks on. Most are wearing green UNT t-shirts and others are wearing graphic tees and comfortable pants.

A photograph of students in Montgomery, Alabama while on their trip with the Alternative Service Breaks program through UNT. They are wearing their ASB shirts and are performing with microphones. There are several posters on display behind them.

A photograph of students working in Montgomery, Alabama while on their trip with the Alternative Service Breaks program through UNT. They are on a raised platform and are wearing masks, gloves, and hardhats while pulling down the old ceiling in the building. One is also using a crowbar.

A photograph of students outside of the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama while on their trip with the Alternative Service Breaks program through UNT. They are wearing UNT t-shirts and are touching a waterfall with a quote from MLK that reads "... until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream".

A photograph of the sign outside of Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma, Alabama. The letterboard reads "'Never Quit Never Give Up' Pastor Rev. Tony Scott".

A photograph of buildings coming up against the Alabama River in Selma, Alabama. Most are brick and lead right up to the cliffs along the river.

A photograph of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. There are people walking across it on one side and several cars are driving over it.

A photograph of the chancel of the interior of the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Alabama. There are four red velvet chairs and several with white padding on the seat. The altar table is also covered with a purple cloth.

A photograph of a monument dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. It reads "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall; of the city of Selma, Dallas County, Alabama Brown Chapel AME church headquarters of the civil rights movement Rev. James E Jackson, Pastor Presented by: The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. Evelyn Gibson Lowery, Founder/Chair March 6, 2005; "Roll Call of Freedom Fighters" 1950-2000 Afro Teachers (1965), C. J. Adam, Rev. L. L. Anderson, Marius Anderson, Nancy W. Anderson, Ulysses Blackmon, Joanne Bland, Bishop I. H. Bonner, Charles Bonner, Marguerite Brooks, Rubien N. Brooks, Brown Chapel AME Church Members, Dora Butler, Atty. J. L. Chestnut, Jr., Cheyenne W. Christburg, Rev. M. C. Cleveland, Roy Collins, Annie Cooper, Bennie R. Crenshaw, Samson Crum, Rev. A. T. Days, Dr. William H. Dinkins, Earnest L. Doyle, Dr. Isabel Dumont, Andrew Durgan, Ira Durgan, Fathers of Saint Edmond, Betty Fikes, Marie Foster, James E. Gildersleeve, Mattie Gill, Matisha Green, Rev. Jerome V. Harris, Lorenza Harrison, Rev. James Hastie, Cleophus Hobbs, Hattie Hudson, Lawrence Huggins, Rev. C. C. Hunter, Rev. J. D. Hunter, Malachi Hunter, Richie Jean Jackson, Dr. Sullivan Jackson, Keith High School Students, …

A photograph of the Civil Rights Memorial Mural in Selma, Alabama. There are five faces painted on it and the names written beneath them are (L-R) "Jonathan Daniels 1939-1965, Viola Gregg Liuzzo 1925-1965, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929-1968, Rev. James Reeb 1927-1965, Jimmie Lee Jackson 1938-1965". Behind the faces several silhouettes and the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing the Alabama River are painted with clouds at sunset above the scene. On the left the words "National Voting Rights Museum" are painted and on the right are the words "Civil Rights Memorial Mural".

A photograph of a monument dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. The left side reads "I Had A Dream; They gave their lives to overcome injustice and secure the right to vote for all Americans; James J. Reeb, Boston; Viola Gregg Liuzzo, Detroit; Jimmy Lee Jackson, Marion, Alabama; Dedicated August 11 1979; This was the starting point of the march from Selma to Montgomery March 21, 1965; Project conceived and edited by Executive Secretary Robert H. Miller 1896-1979". The right side of the monument has a bronze bust of King on top and reads "DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. The demonstrations that led to the most important advance in civil rights for millions of black Americans began here March 21, 1965. It was the 50 mile march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, the state capital. Defying threats of death, Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior, led 400 black and white Americans on the longest largest most dramatic [covered up] march of his 13 year career. It gave Southern Blacks the right as citizens to cast a ballot and help determine and help operate the government under which they live. In the succeeding 10 years, black voters increased from …

A photograph of the entrance to the Dallas County Court House in Selma, Alabama. The seal is on the wall above the entrance and there is a car parked out front.

A photograph of students on the rooftop of a building in Montgomery, Alabama for part of their work with the Alternative Service Breaks program through UNT. They are wearing hardhats and have protective masks on. Most are wearing green UNT t-shirts and others are wearing graphic tees and comfortable pants.

A photograph of a historic home in Selma, Alabama. The house is white and has a small rotunda on the front with four ionic columns supporting it. There are three wreathes on the windows and on the second story balcony railing. The two signs out front are for Obama that reads "Forward with Obama for a new south" and another that reads "Alpha Kappa Alpha". The sun is making the top of the picture glow.

A photograph of one of the historic homes in Selma, Alabama. It is two stories and has a balcony across the front of the second floor. There are also white columns along the front of the building. The sun is behind the building causing the top of the photo to glow.

A photograph of a historical marker at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The sign has the seal of the Alabama Historical Commission at the top and reads "The Selma Movement (The Beginning) The major civil rights protest, which focused national attention on the issue of racial discrimination in voting & led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, was centered in Selma. In January of 1963 local citizens organized a voter registration class & by February others were in Selma to assist with registration. Local law officials & blacks seeking to register to vote soon clashed & this received widespread news coverage. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to Selma in January of 1965 to lead the drive for the vote. This began the marches to the Dallas County Courthouse, the great number of arrests, the ensuing violence, & the national media attention on Selma & the issue of voter registration. Erected 1990 by the City of Selma". There is a group walking up the side of the bridge past the sign.

A photograph of the Civil Rights Memorial Mural at the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Alabama. This photo is focused on "Jimmie Lee Jackson 1938-1965". Behind his face are several silhouettes with clouds at sunset above the scene and beneath him is a red line.