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Dan Brogan

Operation Desert Storm | 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division

During an extended mission, Dan Brogan and his battalion came across all sorts of enemy combatants as they patrolled the desert. After a particularly hairy encounter, they joined up with another battalion to stay safe against potential threats. (6:29)
Dealing with explosives while in Saudi Arabia was risky for Brogan and his battalion. The chaos of everything going on around him at that time stands out to him today. (6:06)
While involved with the invasion of Kuwait, Brogan and his battalion played a role in securing the area. After the mission was accomplished there, his battalion discharged back to the States and Brogan stayed in the National Guard to do Army Intel. (8:26)
Reflecting on his time on the Marines, Dan Brogan credit a lot to his time in the service. Discipline, quick thinking and leadership are all crucial skills in his everyday life. (4:19)
Dan Greenberg

WWII | 6th Engine Overhaul, U.S. Army Air Corps

Dan Greenberg describes his time repairing and upgrading aircraft while stationed on the island of Biak in the Dutch East Indies during World War II. (4:06)
After being sent to Tokyo after the end of World War II for occupation duty, Dan Greenberg describes the contrast between the Japanese warriors during the war and the Japanese civilians after the war. (3:01)
Dan Locicero

WWII | 263rd Infantry Regiment, 66th Infantry Division

Dan Locicero was drafted at 18 years old, but his deployment overseas was delayed because of a policy change demanded by American mothers who marched on Washington. He was sent for further training with the newly formed 66th Infantry Division. (This interview made possible with the support of CHARLES & NANCY VAUGHAN.) (4:42)
He was the only man in sick bay on Thanksgiving as the troop transport crossed the Atlantic. Hit with strong seasickness, Dan Locicero got turkey soup instead of the real deal. His luck changed for the better when it came time to cross the English Channel. He was not on the ill-fated SS Leopoldville, on which 800 men from his unit perished due to a German torpedo. (This interview made possible with the support of CHARLES & NANCY VAUGHAN.) (4:57)
After the war in Europe was over, Dan Locicero had the usual occupation duty. After the Japanese surrender, he was handed an unusual job at the enlisted men's club. At least it was easy and soon he was home, trying to find a job and meeting his future wife. (This interview made possible with the support of CHARLES & NANCY VAUGHAN.) (4:49)
Dan Magill

WWII | 1st Marine Division

Every member of Dan Magill's fraternity joined the military services the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked. He was allowed to finish college and then he reported to Parris Island. Alongside him was a great friend, Howard "Smiley" Johnson, who was quite a character. (This interview made possible with the support of ANITA E. MANUEL.) (5:09)