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World War 2

Click on Veteran's photo to see their service story. These Warriors served during the World War 2.

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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US Navy ADC World War 2 - Korea Albert Cain began his military journey as a Seaman Recruit in boot camp at Recruit Training Command (RTC) San Diego on Dec 7th, 1941. Following the shocking news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, his entire company, along with every Sailor and recruit at RTC, was promptly assigned guard duty in response to the heightened security concerns. They all stayed on high alert, watching the sky for another attack for a few days before returning to normal training to finish boot camp. Albert's initial command was the USS Case (DD-370), a Mahan-class destroyer. During this assignment, he earned a promotion to the rank of Seaman First (S1c) E-3. Albert served with the Deck department with duties in general, ship upkeep, and stood watches driving the ship and managing its power while underway. Albert was then selected for conversion into the aviation field and reported to the training group on, Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, CA. After completing his initial four weeks of fixed-wing maintenance training, Aviation striker Cain was assigned to his first squadron. This squadron consisted of F-6F Grumman Hellcats and was a carrier-based fighter squadron. However, the entire unit was transferred via train to the new Naval Air Station in Daytona Beach, Florida, which is now the Daytona Beach Airport. Here, he maintained aircraft that prepared aviators for carrier service. Albert was assigned to work in the engine shop and became an Aviation Machinist Mate (AD), learning on the job. After Germany and Japan surrendered, Albert continued his service in the US Navy. He reenlisted many times and was deployed with many units, including working at NAS Barbers Point Hawaii at the aircraft maintenance facility and at NAS Alameda. He served a tour at Utility Squadron One (VU-1), including operations during the Korean War. Albert also recalled serving one tour on the USS Hornet CV-12 while assigned to a squadron at NAS Miramar. Albert was promoted to Chief Aviation Machinist Mate (ADC) before he retired from active duty after 20 years. Albert retired while stationed at Miramar and, the following Monday, reported to the Naval Rework facility at NAS North Island. He eventually was promoted to the job of shop Forman and served there for another whole career. He was married and had three children.
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Albert Cain - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series
US Navy ADC World War 2 - Korea Albert Cain began his military journey as a Seaman Recruit in boot camp at Recruit Training Command (RTC) San Diego on Dec 7th, 1941. Following the shocking news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, his entire company, along with every Sailor and recruit at RTC, was promptly assigned guard duty in response to the heightened security concerns. They all stayed on high alert, watching the sky for another attack for a few days before returning to normal training to finish boot camp. Albert's initial command was the USS Case (DD-370), a Mahan-class destroyer. During this assignment, he earned a promotion to the rank of Seaman First (S1c) E-3. Albert served with the Deck department with duties in general, ship upkeep, and stood watches driving the ship and managing its power while underway. Albert was then selected for conversion into the aviation field and reported to the training group on, Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, CA. After completing his initial four weeks of fixed-wing maintenance training, Aviation striker Cain was assigned to his first squadron. This squadron consisted of F-6F Grumman Hellcats and was a carrier-based fighter squadron. However, the entire unit was transferred via train to the new Naval Air Station in Daytona Beach, Florida, which is now the Daytona Beach Airport. Here, he maintained aircraft that prepared aviators for carrier service. Albert was assigned to work in the engine shop and became an Aviation Machinist Mate (AD), learning on the job. After Germany and Japan surrendered, Albert continued his service in the US Navy. He reenlisted many times and was deployed with many units, including working at NAS Barbers Point Hawaii at the aircraft maintenance facility and at NAS Alameda. He served a tour at Utility Squadron One (VU-1), including operations during the Korean War. Albert also recalled serving one tour on the USS Hornet CV-12 while assigned to a squadron at NAS Miramar. Albert was promoted to Chief Aviation Machinist Mate (ADC) before he retired from active duty after 20 years. Albert retired while stationed at Miramar and, the following Monday, reported to the Naval Rework facility at NAS North Island. He eventually was promoted to the job of shop Forman and served there for another whole career. He was married and had three children.