There are roughly 19 million U.S. veterans according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. And that doesn’t include the nearly three million active duty and support personnel contributing to the defense and care of our nation and its people. Spread across the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard are brave individuals who overcame challenges, protected others, and heeded the call.
One way to honor these heroes is by ensuring their stories are carried forward— that we never forget what their sacrifices gave us, what they fought for, or why we have taken up arms in the past.
In support of this, The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. If you have the time and interest, you can learn more about this program here.
The VHP has put together a collection of questions to help you learn more about the veteran in your life and record their experiences for future generations to learn from. You can find several lists of questions about military service in the Remento app, including this list written by retired Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Otis McGregor.
State at the beginning of the interview:
If interviewing a veteran:
If interviewing a civilian:
There are roughly 19 million U.S. veterans according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. And that doesn’t include the nearly three million active duty and support personnel contributing to the defense and care of our nation and its people. Spread across the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard are brave individuals who overcame challenges, protected others, and heeded the call.
One way to honor these heroes is by ensuring their stories are carried forward— that we never forget what their sacrifices gave us, what they fought for, or why we have taken up arms in the past.
In support of this, The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. If you have the time and interest, you can learn more about this program here.
The VHP has put together a collection of questions to help you learn more about the veteran in your life and record their experiences for future generations to learn from. You can find several lists of questions about military service in the Remento app, including this list written by retired Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Otis McGregor.
State at the beginning of the interview:
If interviewing a veteran:
If interviewing a civilian:
The story book that writes itself
Preserve family stories.
No writing required.