Interviewer
Christian Newby
Files
Description
Roy Savage describes his experiences serving in the United States Navy as an operation specialist and ships rescue swimmer during the 1990s. He talks about his basic training in San Diego and how much he enjoyed it. Savage discusses being in the first battle group on station after Kuwait was invaded and how they set up Operation Desert Shield. He recalls how his military training prepared him for civilian life by instilling a sense of discipline, teamwork, and honor. He notes that the transition to civilian life was difficult for him and negatively affected his mental health. Savage talks about finding classes on mindfulness and meditation which help him manage his stress, and how it led him to start the Heroes Therapeutic Outreach Program in Missoula, Montana. He discusses how much he appreciated his time in the Navy.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Higher Education—Montana; University of Montana—Missoula; U.S. Military; U.S. Armed forces; Military veterans; War veterans; Basic training; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Mindfulness therapy
Original Date
10-4-2020
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Missoula (Mont.); Kuwait
Language
eng
Original Collection
The Veteran’s Experience Oral History Project, OH 472
Holding Institution
University of Montana. Mansfield Library. Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights Statement
Rights Holder
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 472-018
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 MP3 file (00:33:03): digital + 1 transcript (12 pp.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:33:03 minutes
Local Filename
OH_472_018.mp3; OH_472_018.pdf
Citation
Savage, Roy Jr., "Roy Savage, Jr. Interview, October 4, 2020" (2020). The Veteran’s Experience Oral History Project. 14.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/veteransexperience_oralhistory/14