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Description
Oral History interview of Eglin Ayson. Interview conducted by Bradfield, Daniel at JHT Offices off of Research Parkway in Orlando, FL.
Log
0:01 Introduction; 0:32 Birth Date and Location; 0:43 Family size; 0:48 Parents employment; 1:06 Growing up; 1:49 Education; 2:04 Inspiration to join AFROTC; 2:56 Why the Air Force over the Navy; 3:49 Family's reaction to joining; 4:23 How parents met; 4:50 How he was named; 5:08 Friends joining the service; 6:02 Field Training; 7:48 Memorable Experience at Field training; 8:21 Top Military job choices; 10:29 Average day as Systems Acquisition Manager; 12:26 Squadron Officer School; 15:53 Teaching Teamwork and Leadership Development; 18:48 Most Memorable Experience while a faculty at Squadron Officer School; 21:44 Assignment as Program Analyst at Eglin; 24:36 Preferred base; 25:37 Meaningful awards; 26:30 Being Filipino in the Military; 28:25 Typical Day of Leave; 29:34 Being Married in the Air Force; 30:58 Leaving the Air Force; 33:40 Transition out of the Service; 35:47 Going to School again at Full Sail; 36:13 Service affecting post-military career; 37:50 Becoming Employed by JHT; 38:47 Overall Assessment of military career; 41:15 Advice for someone contemplating joining; 42:25 Closing Remarks.
Date of Birth
1960-11-14
Place of Birth
Manila (Philippines)
Gender
Male
Race
Asian
Home State
NA
War or Conflict
Persian Gulf War
Status
Veteran
Begin/End date of Service - 1st
1982-10-20
Type
Video; MovingImage
1995-04-30
Entrance into Service
Commissioned
Branch of Service
U.S. Air Force
Unit of Service
Aeronautical Systems Division, Directorate for Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare; Squadron Officer School; Aeronautical Systems Center, Air-to-Air Joint Systems Program Office
Highest Rank
Captain; Capt
Prisoner of War
Unspecified
Service Related Injury
Unspecified
Battles
Unspecified
Medals
Meritorious Service Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; Air Force Achievement Medal; Air Force Organizational Excellence Award; National Defense Service Medal; Air Force Longevity Service Award; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon; Air Force Training Ribbon
Achievements
See video for details.
Note
Not applicable
City of Birth
Manila
Country of Birth
Philippines
Interviewer
Bradfield, Daniel
Interview Date
4-8-2015
Location of Interview
JHT Offices off of Research Parkway in Orlando, FL.
Subjects
Ayson, Eglin; Persian Gulf War Era, 1990-2003 -- Personal Narratives; United States. Air Force
Collection Description
Contains logs, audio and video recordings of interviews with Central Florida's veterans as part of a history class project for the students at the University of Central Florida (UCF). The UCF Community Veterans History Project(CVHP) started in fall 2010. It collects, preserves, and makes accessible to the public the experiences of Central Florida's veterans so that future generations will better understand the realities of conflict. It is a collaborative endeavor supported by multiple departments and offices at UCF. The veterans' histories are archived and made digitally available through the UCF library and selected materials are contributed to the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress.
Contributor Affiliation / Organization
RICHES; University of Central Florida
Contributors
Bradfield, Daniel
Length of Interview
43 Minutes
Publisher
Department of History, University of Central Florida
Type
video
Rights
All rights are held by the respective holding institution. This material is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, (407) 823-2576. http://library.ucf.edu/about/departments/special-collections-university-archives/
Repository
University of Central Florida Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
Contributing Project
UCF Community Veterans History Project
Document Type
Interview
Recommended Citation
Central Florida, RICHES of, "Ayson, Eglin interview" (2015). Veterans Oral Histories. 337.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/veteransoralhistories/337