Frank Rossini - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series

Mickey Strand - Veterans Series

Korean War

Click on Veteran's photo to see their service story. These Warriors served during the Korean War

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I donate?

I have created a way to accept donations to grow the project, use the WWII Veterans Portrait Series Go Fund Me.

Where are you located?

I live in the San Diego area but have traveled to many locations to interview and photograph Veterans.


How Long is an Appointment?

Appointments usually last an hour. But please free up time for Mickey to set up lights and cameras, hold the interview, and take some still photographers for in the project.

Do you accept reservations?

Yes is the simple answer to the question. Each appointment is set up as an individual session. Group sessions have been set up when I visited a senior living facility or many of the California Veterans Homes.

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Frank J. Rossini<br />US NAVY <br />EM2 <br />Korea <br /><br /> Frank J. Rossini was born on June 24, 1928, and joined the Navy on November 22, 1948. <br />A graduate of Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg CA, Frank was inspired to enlist by his brother’s Navy experiences and stories. He began his Navy journey at Recruit Training Command in San Diego and followed that by completing three months of training at Engineman A School at Naval Training Command San Diego.<br /><br /> Following his training, Frank received orders to the USS Nereus (AS-17), a Fulton-class submarine tender based in San Diego, CA. The ship's mission was to come alongside a submarine to repair, refuel, and replenish stores, preparing them for deployment. The ship could support submarines either in port or at sea in the Pacific Ocean. <br /><br /> On board the USS Nereus, Frank worked in the engine room, overseeing the operation of diesel engines for ship propulsion, electrical power generation, and other services. He fondly remembers the many ladders he had to climb to reach his watch station. Frank was promoted to Second Class Petty Officer (EM2) during his service. He completed his Navy service in June 1951.
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Frank Rossini - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series
Frank J. Rossini<br />US NAVY <br />EM2 <br />Korea <br /><br /> Frank J. Rossini was born on June 24, 1928, and joined the Navy on November 22, 1948. <br />A graduate of Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg CA, Frank was inspired to enlist by his brother’s Navy experiences and stories. He began his Navy journey at Recruit Training Command in San Diego and followed that by completing three months of training at Engineman A School at Naval Training Command San Diego.<br /><br /> Following his training, Frank received orders to the USS Nereus (AS-17), a Fulton-class submarine tender based in San Diego, CA. The ship's mission was to come alongside a submarine to repair, refuel, and replenish stores, preparing them for deployment. The ship could support submarines either in port or at sea in the Pacific Ocean. <br /><br /> On board the USS Nereus, Frank worked in the engine room, overseeing the operation of diesel engines for ship propulsion, electrical power generation, and other services. He fondly remembers the many ladders he had to climb to reach his watch station. Frank was promoted to Second Class Petty Officer (EM2) during his service. He completed his Navy service in June 1951.