The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gilberto Hernandez. Hernandez was born in Corpus Christi, Texas 13 September 1925. He worked on farms at a very young age with his formal schooling ending after the third grade. After his induction into the US Army in 1943 he was sent to Camp Wolters, Texas for basic training. He was temporarily assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division and then shipped to Camp Brackenridge, Kentucky where he joined the 75th Infantry Division. After receiving advanced training the division boarded a ship for Liverpool, England. The unit was then stationed in La Havre, France until called upon to participate in the Battle of the Bulge. On 17 January 1945, Hernandez was severely wounded. Hernandez was taken to a field hospital and then to a general hospital in Paris. There his leg was partially amputated. He was then sent to Bushnell General Military Hospital in Brigham City, Utah. He comments on the crude construction of the prosthesis of which he was originally fitted. He was discharged July 1945.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Kenton Hall in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Music (BM) degree.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Kenton Hall in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Music (BM) degree.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

Concert presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

Concert presented at the UNT College of Music Kenton Hall.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall in partial fulfillment of the Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Organ Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clyde Dahlin. Dahlin was drafted into the Army in 1943. He was sent to the Pacific and joined the 25th Infantry Division as a replacement rifleman. Dahlin discusses the combat conditions that he faced in Northern Luzon. He tells of an incident where he helped evacuate a wounded soldier and hiding in fox holes from enemy fire. Dahlin was removed from the frontlines toward the end of the war because he was only 18. He became an MP and tells of interactions that he witnessed between Filipinos and Japanese POWs. Dahlin then tells of his experiences during the year that he served in occupied Japan.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Sayles. Sayles joined the Navy in March 1944 and received basic training at Camp Farragut. Upon completion, he was shipped to Midway and assigned to the USS Pompon (SS-267), nicknamed “The Peaceful P” because it never found any targets. Sayles enjoyed rest camp on Guam. As punishment for using the officers’ pool, he patrolled Truk for four of the hottest weeks of summer, with no air conditioning and while short on rations. When the war ended, he was immediately shipped home. On the way, he stopped for liberty in Panama City. Once stateside, he joined the Air Force and was commissioned at Loyola University as a junior in the ROTC. Sayles took a compassionate discharge in 1951 to care for his wife after the birth of their third child.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Talmage Gilbreath. Gilbreath joined the Army in February of 1942. He was trained as a radio operator in the Signal Corps. Gilbreath was assigned to work in communications aboard merchant marine vessels. He travelled in convoys to Murmansk, England, delivered troops to North Africa and brought back German POWs. Gilbreath was then assigned to a refrigerated ship and tells of delivering food throughout the South Pacific. He stayed in the reserves after the war and eventually became a Master Sargent.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Her book, Bound and Determined, explores a theology of partnership, discusses how godly partnerships are formed, and challenges churches to lead the way in nurturing partnerships. These two classes help Christians and leaders build strong partnerships between men and women."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "I experienced a double mastectomy for breast cancer, then a divorce, within three months time. This session discusses how God uses challenges to reveal a new path for life and how experiences can strengthen faith."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Expectations of perfection suffocate friendships, marriages and our sense of self. Let go of what others think, learn self-compassion, and connect with others authentically. Learn to create an atmosphere that welcomes vulnerability, compassion and connection."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Does God have a personal plan for me? If so, how do I discern it? If not, how should I then live? Come examine the role the Spirit, scripture and culture play in discerning God's will today."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Many church planters are forming faith communities different from traditional churches, yet bring people to God and transform lives. Hear three church planters describe their experience of identifying strengths from their heritage and hindrances to reaching outsiders."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University.

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University