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Peacetime Service

Click on Veteran's photo to see their service story. These Warriors served during times between major conflicts.

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Where can I donate?

I have created a way to accept donations to grow the project, use the WWII Veterans Portrait Series
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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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Kenneth G. Hanson<br />US Army<br />Captain<br />Peace Time Service<br /><br />Kenneth G. Hanson served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Having finished college and medical school, Kenneth decided to serve his country. The Korean War had just ended, and Ken felt patriotic, wanting to do his part. Kenneth attended Officer Candidate School and, after being commissioned as a Captain in the Army, was selected for his first active-duty station.<br /><br />Captain Kenneth G. Hanson served as a Battalion Surgeon (GP) in Munich, Germany, with the 2nd Field Hospital, a U.S. Army medical unit active in postwar Germany as part of the Seventh Army’s Cold War presence. Captain Hanson remembers the beauty of the old Munich City Hospital, which served as the 98th General Hospital in Munich, Germany. The old building, dating back to the early 1900s, with high ceilings and gorgeous architecture, was the first hospital where he began work. <br /><br />His first assignment was in charge of the medical ward. His days included shifts during sick call hours, administrative work, and field training exercises, including practice in in-field deployments, patient care, and surgeries.<br /><br />Captain Hanson fondly remembers living in an apartment out in town, across from the hospital. He recounted that one Christmas, he was sent a box of games, one of which was a joke: “Can of Nuts.” Later on, one day, while he was working, he received a hysterical call from his housekeeper, who said the can scared her to death when she opened it while cleaning.<br /><br />Captain Hanson enjoyed owning a Volkswagen Beetle, aka his V.W. Bug, while in Germany. He enjoyed the recreation this vehicle provided as he traveled the country and engaged in activities such as skiing and hiking. Having fulfilled his obligation, Captain Hanson was honorably discharged and returned to civilian life and practice.
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Kennith G. Hanson - Peacetime Service - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series
Kenneth G. Hanson<br />US Army<br />Captain<br />Peace Time Service<br /><br />Kenneth G. Hanson served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Having finished college and medical school, Kenneth decided to serve his country. The Korean War had just ended, and Ken felt patriotic, wanting to do his part. Kenneth attended Officer Candidate School and, after being commissioned as a Captain in the Army, was selected for his first active-duty station.<br /><br />Captain Kenneth G. Hanson served as a Battalion Surgeon (GP) in Munich, Germany, with the 2nd Field Hospital, a U.S. Army medical unit active in postwar Germany as part of the Seventh Army’s Cold War presence. Captain Hanson remembers the beauty of the old Munich City Hospital, which served as the 98th General Hospital in Munich, Germany. The old building, dating back to the early 1900s, with high ceilings and gorgeous architecture, was the first hospital where he began work. <br /><br />His first assignment was in charge of the medical ward. His days included shifts during sick call hours, administrative work, and field training exercises, including practice in in-field deployments, patient care, and surgeries.<br /><br />Captain Hanson fondly remembers living in an apartment out in town, across from the hospital. He recounted that one Christmas, he was sent a box of games, one of which was a joke: “Can of Nuts.” Later on, one day, while he was working, he received a hysterical call from his housekeeper, who said the can scared her to death when she opened it while cleaning.<br /><br />Captain Hanson enjoyed owning a Volkswagen Beetle, aka his V.W. Bug, while in Germany. He enjoyed the recreation this vehicle provided as he traveled the country and engaged in activities such as skiing and hiking. Having fulfilled his obligation, Captain Hanson was honorably discharged and returned to civilian life and practice.