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Description
Oral History interview of Kenny Medina. Interview conducted by Webb, Joshua at University of Central Florida- Orlando, FL.
Log
1:00 Biographical information and Background; 1:37 Pre-military education; 1:45 Decision to enlist; 1:59 Family's reaction to enlistment; 2:08 Basic training at Lackland AFB; 2:37 Additional training; 3:15 Memorable moment from training; 3:47 Feelings towards Air Force; 4:11 Being stationed at Moody AFB; 5:05 ROTC scholarship/commission; 5:26 Decision to be commissioned; 6:16 Most memorable moment; 7:39 Achievement medal; 8:59 Passing time/ practical jokes; 10:25 Tough times / doubts; 11:20 A-10 commission issues; 13:16 Challenging problems on base; 14:02 Community life Off Base; 15:50 Next steps; 16:37 Last comments/ closing.
Date of Birth
1991-10-15
Place of Birth
Colombia
Gender
Male
Race
White - Hispanic
Home State
NA
War or Conflict
Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan
Status
Veteran
Begin/End date of Service - 1st
Unspecified
Type
Video; MovingImage
2013-08-19
Entrance into Service
Enlisted
Branch of Service
U.S. Air Force
Unit of Service
23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit "Flying Tigers"
Location of Service
Lackland Air Force Base (Tex.); Moody Air Force Base (Ga.)
Highest Rank
Senior Airman; SrA
Prisoner of War
Unspecified
Service Related Injury
Unspecified
Battles
Unspecified
Medals
Air Force Achievement Medal; Meritorious Unit Award; Air Force Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Air Force Training Ribbon
Achievements
Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service (28 March 2011 to 19 August 2013)
Note
Not applicable
City of Birth
Unspecified
Country of Birth
Colombia
Interviewer
Webb, Joshua
Interview Date
9-4-2014
Location of Interview
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Subjects
Medina, Kenny; Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, 2001-present -- 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
Webb, Joshua
Length of Interview
17 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, "Medina, Kenny interview" (2014). Veterans Oral Histories. 250.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/veteransoralhistories/250