Stories of Service
The Navy Memorial’s Stories of Service program collects digital video oral histories of Sea Service veterans throughout the year. A group of dedicated volunteers interviews and records the personal accounts of shipmates from all eras.
If you would like to share your experiencesfrom your service in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marines, we would appreciate the opportunity to meet you and record your contribution to our nation’s history.
If you would like to volunteer to conduct interviews yourself, we encourage you to contact us.
How It Works
If you would like to be interviewed, please contact us to schedule an appointment. Most of the interviews take place at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. and at select military reunions around the country. We do not have the resources to travel for an individual interview.
The interview lasts 30-60 minutes. We are looking to capture the highlights of your service – rather than a complete biographical sketch.
After your interview, your story will be edited (the finished product will be 5-10 minutes in length) and archived on one of our web sites. This ensures the stories are available on demand in perpetuity. For this reason, we do not provide DVD copies of the interview. There is no charge for this service.
A New Initiative
The United States Navy Memorial is launching a new initiative encouraging Teachers and Students to interview and archive the stories of our Nation’s Veterans. For more information about how to become involved with this new program, please contact Matt Fash at mfash@navymemorial.org
Story of the Month
Each month, the Navy Memorial Stories of Service Program will recognize and honor one interview from our archive. Click here to view the Story of the Month.