Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
- Keyword
-
- PTSD (3)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder--Veterans--United States (3)
- United States. Air Force (3)
- USMC (2)
- United States. Army (2)
-
- United States. Marine Corps (2)
- WWII (2)
- World War (1914-1918) (2)
- World War, 1939-1945 (2)
- 4 Freedom Equestrian Team (1)
- Adkins, Dennis J. (1)
- American Culture (1)
- Atomic Bomb (1)
- Atomic Reality (1)
- Bookmarks (1)
- Civilians (1)
- Correspondence (1)
- Crimes (1)
- D-Day, 1944 (Normandy Invasion) (1)
- Denillo, George (1)
- Department of History (1)
- Duford, Jeff (1)
- Enigma Machine (Cryptography) (1)
- Events (1)
- Germany (1)
- Goforth, William (1)
- Hansen, Butch (1)
- Harshman, John (1)
- Hawes, Ashlie (1)
- Hedrick, Sarah (1)
- Publication
- Publication Type
Articles 1 - 30 of 33
Full-Text Articles in History
Air Force Museum A Local Touchstone For Veterans, Matt Bauer, Will Davis
Air Force Museum A Local Touchstone For Veterans, Matt Bauer, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
The National Museum of the United States Air Force is the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world, and for many local men and women, it holds an enduring significance.
Presidential Ceremonial Guards Members Serve Prestigious, Somber Occasions, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Presidential Ceremonial Guards Members Serve Prestigious, Somber Occasions, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
There’s a small group of statuesque men and women we always see at this country’s most prestigious military ceremonies. In the Navy, they’re called the Presidential Ceremonial Guard. This elite team is carefully chosen for their appearance and fortitude. Corey Yoder, Navy veteran, speaks about his experience with the Guard.
Vfws Look To Attract Younger Veterans, Adrian Hill, Will Davis
Vfws Look To Attract Younger Veterans, Adrian Hill, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
Veterans of Foreign Wars, or more commonly known as VFWs, began in 1899, when veterans of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection founded local groups to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. Today, there are over 6,700 VFWs worldwide. But like many fraternal organizations, the future of the VFW depends largely on its ability to attract younger members.
Reservists Often Struggle To Explain Service To Civilians, Cody Stevens, Will Davis
Reservists Often Struggle To Explain Service To Civilians, Cody Stevens, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
There are over twenty-eight thousand military Reservists in Ohio, yet the Reserves are a service option that often causes confusion to civilians. Two reservists speak about this problem.
Looking For Answers About Suicide And Veterans, Matt Bauer, Will Davis
Looking For Answers About Suicide And Veterans, Matt Bauer, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
The suicide rate among veterans has nearly doubled since 2005, and this has prompted the military to conduct a series of decade-long studies to find out why. But more information is needed since early findings have produced contradictory results. Answers will not come easy. The Veterans' Voice series continues with Air Force veteran, and Wright State University student Matt Bauer of Vandalia, and Air Force veteran George Denillo, who remember their friend, and fellow officer, Sean.
Vietnam Veteran Finds Comfort In Horses, Helps Others Vets Cope, Adrian Hill, Will Davis
Vietnam Veteran Finds Comfort In Horses, Helps Others Vets Cope, Adrian Hill, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
Vietnam veteran, William Goforth, knows firsthand the challenge of returning to civilian life after a difficult deployment. He found comfort in horses, and now finds purpose in sharing his discovery with Post-9/11 veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
From The Air Force To Ice Cream: One Year Later, Anne Moore, Will Davis
From The Air Force To Ice Cream: One Year Later, Anne Moore, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
Bobby Walker was involuntarily separated from the Air Force, and so he decided to pursue a dream and start a business. This is a follow-up to the story, "From Air Force to Ice Cream, Navigating a Transition out of the Service," which aired on December 10, 2014. The first story can be found at http://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/wyso_veterans_voices/12/.
Post 9-11 Veterans Reflect On Their Call To Service, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Post 9-11 Veterans Reflect On Their Call To Service, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
Many veterans joined the military in the days and years following September 11, 2001. Several are returning to civilian life. For some it’s an easy transition. For others, it’s far more complicated.
Harmony In The Heartland: A Concert For Peace - Program, Celia
Harmony In The Heartland: A Concert For Peace - Program, Celia
Accords Ephemera
A program for the Harmony in the Heartland: A Concert for Peace which featured Wright State University’s School of Music choral and instrumental ensembles. The concert was held at the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in downtown Dayton.
Public History Newsletter Fall, 2015, Public History Concentration
Public History Newsletter Fall, 2015, Public History Concentration
Public History Newsletter
A five page newsletter created by the Public History Concentration at Wright State University.
Dayton Codebreaker Highlights Pride In Contribution To Wwii, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Dayton Codebreaker Highlights Pride In Contribution To Wwii, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
For some who serve in the military, their work is top secret, and the contribution they make to national security may never be publicly known. The WYSO Veterans' Voices series tells the story of Army veteran John Harshman who, unbeknownst to him, helped crack the code of the German Enigma machines. Those machines were used to encrypt secret messages during World War II.
War Camp Community Service Song Sheet
War Camp Community Service Song Sheet
War Camp Community Service Song Sheet (SC-174)
The War Camp Community Service Song Sheet was published by the Dayton Evening Herald to be used during community events. This sheet includes words for 34 songs sung at the event. Songs of note in this collection include "The Star Spangled Banner" and "America," which is also know as "My country, 'tis of thee."
Finding Direction Through Deployment, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Finding Direction Through Deployment, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
Veteran Harold Wright found direction in life as a result of his military service. During the Korean War, Harold was stationed in Japan. During his time there, Harold fell in love with the language and culture. Today, Wright is an award-winning poet and translator of the Japanese language.
Public History Newsletter Spring 2015, Public History Concentration
Public History Newsletter Spring 2015, Public History Concentration
Public History Newsletter
A ten page newsletter created by the Public History Concentration at Wright State University.
Voices Of World War I Program, Celia
Voices Of World War I Program, Celia
Voices of World War I
Program from Voices of World War I, a performance that offered a program of dramatized readings of journals, letters, and other writings from World War I, including a number of writings from local people.
Military Sexual Assault Survivors Find Healing In Therapy, Education And Service, Allison M. Loy, Will Davis
Military Sexual Assault Survivors Find Healing In Therapy, Education And Service, Allison M. Loy, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, one in four women in the military report being sexually assaulted during their service. The numbers are even higher when unreported cases are considered. Life after Military Sexual Trauma, known as MST, can be challenging, but healing can come from finding ways to help others.
Parenting During Deployment, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Parenting During Deployment, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
One of most challenging times for young children in military families is the deployment of a parent. The Veterans' Voices series examines a doctor’s separation from her newborn daughter, and the unique challenges she faced as a mother in the military.
Visiting Jerusalem’S Archives And Shrines, Awad Halabi
Visiting Jerusalem’S Archives And Shrines, Awad Halabi
CoLA Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Dogs Help Veterans Cope With Ptsd, Allison M. Loy, Will Davis
Dogs Help Veterans Cope With Ptsd, Allison M. Loy, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
Approximately 300,000 Post-9/11 veterans are identified as having post-traumatic stress disorder in this country but it’s estimated that only 1 in 3 asks for help. For those who do, different kinds of therapy can help to manage the after effects of trauma. Many veterans find comfort from pets.
A Wwii Veteran Shares His Stories In Person, Via Social Media, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
A Wwii Veteran Shares His Stories In Person, Via Social Media, Jeremy Dobbins, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, an World War II Army Veteran, parachuted into Normandy on the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion at the age of 93. Jim was in the now famous 506th parachute infantry regiment featured in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers. He was nicknamed “Pee Wee” because he was the lightest man in the unit. At the end of the war, Jim returned to Xenia to build a house, raise a family, and live a modest life. But when Jim got online and connected with social media, his popularity reached celebrity status.
Montgomery County's Veterans Treatment Court Offers Opportunity For A Second Chance, Allison M. Loy, Will Davis
Montgomery County's Veterans Treatment Court Offers Opportunity For A Second Chance, Allison M. Loy, Will Davis
Veterans' Voices on WYSO
For veterans, reintegration back into civilian life after military service can be traumatic. Many vets make this transition successfully, but for others it’s very difficult, and some even commit crimes as a result of service-related trauma. Rather than let these men and women get lost in the criminal justice system, the Veterans Treatment Court was created – and courts like these are happening more around the country.
Benjamin Britten War Requiem Vista Poster, Celia
Benjamin Britten War Requiem Vista Poster, Celia
Keith Lockhart Residency
A vista poster advertising the Benjamin Britten War Requiem, featuring guest conductor Keith Lockhart.
Maestro Keith Lockhart Distinguished Visiting Artist Poster, Celia
Maestro Keith Lockhart Distinguished Visiting Artist Poster, Celia
Keith Lockhart Residency
A poster advertising the Distinguished Visiting Artist, Maestro Keith Lockhart, and several events for the A Long, Long Way: Echoes of the Great War event celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the First World War.
Poetry And Music Of The Great War Vista Poster, Celia
Poetry And Music Of The Great War Vista Poster, Celia
Poetry & Music of the Great War
A large poster from Poetry & Music of the Great War, a concert featuring poetry and music shaped by World War I, performed by the Wright State Collegiate Chorale, Women's Chorale, Men's Chorale, and English and Music Faculty.
Poetry And Music Of The Great War Flyer, Celia
Poetry And Music Of The Great War Flyer, Celia
Poetry & Music of the Great War
Flyer from Poetry & Music of the Great War, a concert featuring poetry and music shaped by World War I, performed by the Wright State Collegiate Chorale, Women's Chorale, Men's Chorale, and English and Music Faculty.
Duck And Cover: How Print Media, The U.S. Government, And Entertainment Culture Formed America's Understanding Of The Atom Bomb, Daniel P. Wright
Duck And Cover: How Print Media, The U.S. Government, And Entertainment Culture Formed America's Understanding Of The Atom Bomb, Daniel P. Wright
Browse all Theses and Dissertations
This research project will explore an overview of the different subsections of American post-war society that contributed to the American "atomic reality" in hopes of revealing how and why the American understanding of atomic weapons did not slowly evolve over the course of a generation, but instead materialize rapidly in the years following the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By analyzing government sources and programs, print media sources such as newspapers and magazines, and the American entertainment culture of the 1940s and 1950s, this research project will answer exactly why and how the American public arrived at its understanding of …
Maestro Keith Lockhart Distinguished Visiting Artist Bookmark, Celia
Maestro Keith Lockhart Distinguished Visiting Artist Bookmark, Celia
Keith Lockhart Residency
A bookmark advertising several programs for the A Long Long Way event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War.
Benjamin Britten War Requiem Concert Flyer, Celia
Benjamin Britten War Requiem Concert Flyer, Celia
Keith Lockhart Residency
A concert flyer advertising the Benjamin Britten War Requiem featuring guest conductor Keith Lockhart.
Maestro Keith Lockhart Residency Flyer, Celia
Maestro Keith Lockhart Residency Flyer, Celia
Keith Lockhart Residency
A flyer for the Maestro Keith Lockhart Residency, detailing the various classes and events Lockhart was involved in as the CELIA 2014-2015 Distinguished Visiting Artist.
Maestro Keith Lockhart Distinguished Visiting Artist Vista Poster, Celia
Maestro Keith Lockhart Distinguished Visiting Artist Vista Poster, Celia
Keith Lockhart Residency
A large poster advertising the Distinguished Visiting Artist, Maestro Keith Lockhart, and several events for the A Long, Long Way: Echoes of the Great War event celebratingthe 100th Anniversary of the First World War.