Interview with Pete Craig, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II from Houston, Texas. Craig describes his time as a Private 1st Class in the Infantry, as well as his experiences in basic training and the places he visited throughout the United States. Included at the end of the transcript is a written summarization by the interviewer, Colby Burmaster, which was provided with the two audiotapes of the interview.

Interview with Carl Clay, a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Persian Gulf War, who also served in the civil wars in Lebanon, Kosovo, and Somalia. Clay describes his time working in aviation on the flight deck of ships and the many countries he visited while in the service, such as Brazil, Spain, and Cuba.

Interview with Burton Alvin Fowler, Jr., a Sergeant in the united States Army during the Vietnam War. Fowler answers questions and elaborates about his experiences during training prior to being sent to Vietnam as well as memories he has of fighting the war and the opinions he brought back with him.

Interview with Vernon Rutherford, a Buck Sergeant in the Korean War. He answers question about his life during the war and his experiences abroad.

Interview with G. S. Gace, a private in the United States Army during the Korean War. Answers questions regarding his being drafted to go to Korea, the training he received in in California, his roles once he got overseas, and what life was like once he returned back to his hometown.

Interview with Matthew Cisneros, a Radio Operator in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He answers questions about his experience in the military and describes day-to-day life.

Interview with Leopoldo Chapa, a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in the Vietnam War from Baytown, Texas. Chapa describes his time in boot camp, what he experienced while in combat, and his opinions on war in general.

Interview with Joe Dreyer, Jr., a member of the United States Navy during the Korean War, originally from Baytown, Texas. He answers questions and elaborates on his experiences in boot camp, where he was stationed, what his jobs were, etc.; also covered are his thoughts on the war going on in Afghanistan.

Interview with Gene Buehring, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in Vietnam and was wounded in action. Buehring describes what every day life was like in the service and his experiences upon returning home. He also talks about meeting Bob Hope and the two times he was injured on duty.

Interview with Gene Moody, a staff sergeant in charge of medical dispensary during the Korean War. He answers questions about his military service and his experiences abroad.

Interview with Robert E. Davis, a radio operator/communications specialist for the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War. He answers questions about and describes life as a soldier in Vietnam.

Interview with Wilburn Snyder, a POW of the Japanese in the Philippines. He answers questions about his time in the military and as a POW in the Philippines.