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Description
Oral History interview of Lorraina Nyanza. Interview conducted by Schneider, Sarah at Veterans Center, Orlando, FL.
Log
0:35 Birthplace and date; 0:47 Growing up in New York City; 1:40 Parents occupations; 2:00 Education college; 3:00 In Harlem; 3:25 Decision to join the military training; 4:55 and duties in the Air Force; 5:57 Basic Training; 6:54 Transitioning from Basic to Technical school; 7:50 Details of training in Technical School; 8:25 Station in Turkey and impressions of the area; 9:15 Duties while in Turkey; 9:37 Relationships with fellow service members; 10:39 Interaction with Turkish culture; 11:24 Living conditions; 11:35 Sexual harassment in Turkey; 12:45 Sexual assault in Spain; 14:30 Fighting to uncover abuses; 15:25 Activities and duties while stationed in England; 18:00 Traveling around England; 19:10 Responsibility with rank; 20:10 Overseas duty to Spain; 22:35 Working with local Spaniards; 23:45 Language and communication in foreign countries; 24:25 Being an activist while in Spain; 26:54 Communicating with family; 29:00 Dealing with trust issues on return to the states; 32:00 Duties in Texas; 34:55 Contemplating continuing military service; 37:45 Life after the service and continuing education; 39:50 Reaction from the community; 42:00 Influence to pursue Criminal Justice; 44:35 Working while getting degree; 45:55 Occupation as a Social Worker after college; 47:00 Remaining in contact with fellow service members; 47:15 Veterans groups; 48:25 Medals and awards; 48:55 Current projects and confronting horrors; 53:40 Acknowledgment of fellow sufferers of assault and harassment; 55:45 Conclusion.
Date of Birth
1963-10-17
Place of Birth
New York (N.Y.)
Gender
Female
Race
Unknown
Home State
New York
War or Conflict
Operation Urgent Fury, Grenada
Status
Veteran
Begin/End date of Service - 1st
1982-12-27
Type
Video; MovingImage
1990-09-30
Entrance into Service
Enlisted
Branch of Service
U.S. Air Force
Unit of Service
Operation Urgent Fury, Grenada
Location of Service
Texas; Mississippi; Incirlik Air Base (Turkey); England; Spain; Bergstrom Air Force Base (Tex.)
Highest Rank
Sergeant
Prisoner of War
No
Service Related Injury
No
Battles
Unspecified
Medals
Air Force Achievement Medal; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Good Conduct Medal; Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon (Short Tour); Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon (Long Tour); Air Force Longevity Service Award; Air Force Training Ribbon
Achievements
See video for details.
Note
UCF Alum
City of Birth
New York
Country of Birth
United States
Interviewer
Schneider, Sarah
Interview Date
3-23-2016
Location of Interview
Veterans Center, Orlando, FL.
Subjects
Nyanza, Lorraina; Operation Urgent Fury, Grenada -- Personal Narratives; Women and the military -- United States; 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
Schneider, Sarah
Length of Interview
57 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
Semester
Spring
Recommended Citation
Central Florida, RICHES of, "Nyanza, Lorraina interview" (2016). Veterans Oral Histories. 431.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/veteransoralhistories/431