Interviewer
Mason Kleinheksel
Files
Download Audio Interview (47.9 MB)
Description
Keith Kleinheksel describes his decision to join the U.S. Navy after high school and his Navy Enlisted Classification [NEC] as a fire controlman. He discusses his military service in both active duty and the reserves. Kleinheksel talks about the different deployments which he was sent on which included ports of call in Africa, Vancouver, and many others around the world. He describes his transition from active duty to civilian life, noting that one of the most stressful things was trying to find employment. He recalls the assistance of a friend who helped him get a job. Kleinheksel notes that he took advantage of the G.I. Bill to obtain a degree, which also helped with the transition to civilian life.
Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
U.S. Armed Forces; U.S. military; G.I. Bill; Military deployment; Ports of call; Duty station; Active military duty; Military reserves; Civilian contractor; Lockheed Martin
Original Date
11-13-2020
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
San Diego, California
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 472-031
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 MP3 file (00:34:50): digital + 1 transcript (10 pp.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:34:50 minutes
Local Filename
OH_472_031.mp3; OH_472_031.pdf
Citation
Kleinheksel, Keith, "Keith Kleinheksel Interview, November 13, 2020" (2020). The Veteran’s Experience Oral History Project. 17.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/veteransexperience_oralhistory/17