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Deryck Cook recalls how opportunities for fun, food, and leisure opened up after the end of World War II in Europe.

James Russell describes the role his ship played off mainland Japan, while American planes flew bombing missions there.

James Russell describes the role his ship played in the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945.

James Russell recalls his interactions with people in the Philippines during the Second World War.

James Russell describes his ship's encounter with a Japanese ship in the Mariana Islands.

James Russell explains how his ship fired phosphorescent shells during night attacks to provide light for American soldiers fighting on the islands.

James Russell recalls how a new captain improved the record of the USS John D. Henley.

James Russell recalls the fighting capability of his ship, the USS John D. Henley.

James Russell recalls how his ship, the USS John D. Henley, sailed up the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to load artillery in preparation for the Pacific war.

Reuben Griffin describes the benefits of serving as a typist for General Robert Eichelberger who commanded the Eighth Army in the Pacific during World War II.

Reuben Griffin describes how he and his fellow officers occupied barracks formerly used by Japanese military personnel.

Reuben Griffin describes his ship's departure from San Francisco, when he and and his fellow soldiers believed they were destined for an invasion of mainland Japan.

Faye Edwards describes her barracks in Yokohama, Japan, where she served in the Women's Army Corps after the war.

Jimmy Doi describes the impact of the atomic bomb on his family living outside Hiroshima, Japan.

Jimmy Doi describes how his entire regiment volunteered to fight against the Japanese after the war in Europe ended.

Edith Bond recalls her work as aide to Captain James McKay, commanding officer at Naval Air Station Pensacola.