Tony Glaser - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series

Mickey Strand - Veterans Series

World War 2

Click on Veteran's photo to see their service story. These Warriors served during the World War 2.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I donate?

I have created a way to accept donations to grow the project, use the WWII Veterans Portrait Series Go Fund Me.

Where are you located?

I live in the San Diego area but have traveled to many locations to interview and photograph Veterans.


How Long is an Appointment?

Appointments usually last an hour. But please free up time for Mickey to set up lights and cameras, hold the interview, and take some still photographers for in the project.

Do you accept reservations?

Yes is the simple answer to the question. Each appointment is set up as an individual session. Group sessions have been set up when I visited a senior living facility or many of the California Veterans Homes.

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US Marine Corps - US Army PFC - 1st Lt. World War 2 Anthony “Tony” Joseph Glaser was born on March 10th, 1927, and joined the Marine Corps at 17. Tony served in the Marines as a PFC from 22 March 1945 until they were relieved from active duty after 17 months on 22 Aug 1946 at the war's end. Tony’s father was an Army Colonel serving overseas in Europe when Tony reported to Parris Island, NC, after graduation from Brookline High School, Massachusetts, in June of 44. While in Bootcamp, he remembered hearing about the surrender of Germany during training. Bootcamp was completed after 13 weeks in June of 45 when Tony received his coveted Eagle Globe and Anchor pin. Tony was transferred to Camp La June for Advanced Infantry Training (AIT), Training to fire every weapon in the Corps for the anticipated fight in Japan. He was still at AIT when Japan surrendered. Tony finished training and received his first orders to Camp Pendleton. Tony took the 2700-mile train ride to Camp Pendleton, CA. After a few days on base, Tony saw a posting on a bulletin board. SGT G.I. Grove and his G.I.’s needed a saxophone player, and Tony was selected to play a Baritone Saxophone in this 36-piece Band, entertaining the troops at dances on Friday nights with the USO. Tony served two months with the Band until he received a new set of orders to Seattle, WA. Tony reported to Seattle to serve at Navy Pier 91. He stood guard or patrolled the piers with his 100-man security force. Pier 91 was a receiving station that included barracks for the Navy WAVES. Tony stood security watch at the gate of the WAVES, turning away many suitors. After the War, his Mom planned to join his Dad, who was still serving in Germany. Tony was given a transfer to Quantico, VA, and could visit her before she moved overseas. Tony served at Quantico until his discharge in August of 1946. Tony attended Syracuse University with his GI Bill, studying industrial engineering. He discovered a large pay bump if he joined the Air Force ROTC. While in university, he met and dated his soon-to-be wife. Tony received a commission in the Air Forces as a Second Lieutenant and returned to Active Duty. Tony served as a Ground Safety Officer (GSO) in the US Air Force in Taegu, Korea, now called Daegu, at many airbases around the area. Tony recounted living in an Army Tent with three other officers for most of his days in Korea. “They were just like the tents on MASH,” stated Tony. He finished his Air Force career as a GSO at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, for the balance of his obligation after graduation. Tony Glider served for four years in two Branches and during two wars.
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Tony Glaser - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series
US Marine Corps - US Army PFC - 1st Lt. World War 2 Anthony “Tony” Joseph Glaser was born on March 10th, 1927, and joined the Marine Corps at 17. Tony served in the Marines as a PFC from 22 March 1945 until they were relieved from active duty after 17 months on 22 Aug 1946 at the war's end. Tony’s father was an Army Colonel serving overseas in Europe when Tony reported to Parris Island, NC, after graduation from Brookline High School, Massachusetts, in June of 44. While in Bootcamp, he remembered hearing about the surrender of Germany during training. Bootcamp was completed after 13 weeks in June of 45 when Tony received his coveted Eagle Globe and Anchor pin. Tony was transferred to Camp La June for Advanced Infantry Training (AIT), Training to fire every weapon in the Corps for the anticipated fight in Japan. He was still at AIT when Japan surrendered. Tony finished training and received his first orders to Camp Pendleton. Tony took the 2700-mile train ride to Camp Pendleton, CA. After a few days on base, Tony saw a posting on a bulletin board. SGT G.I. Grove and his G.I.’s needed a saxophone player, and Tony was selected to play a Baritone Saxophone in this 36-piece Band, entertaining the troops at dances on Friday nights with the USO. Tony served two months with the Band until he received a new set of orders to Seattle, WA. Tony reported to Seattle to serve at Navy Pier 91. He stood guard or patrolled the piers with his 100-man security force. Pier 91 was a receiving station that included barracks for the Navy WAVES. Tony stood security watch at the gate of the WAVES, turning away many suitors. After the War, his Mom planned to join his Dad, who was still serving in Germany. Tony was given a transfer to Quantico, VA, and could visit her before she moved overseas. Tony served at Quantico until his discharge in August of 1946. Tony attended Syracuse University with his GI Bill, studying industrial engineering. He discovered a large pay bump if he joined the Air Force ROTC. While in university, he met and dated his soon-to-be wife. Tony received a commission in the Air Forces as a Second Lieutenant and returned to Active Duty. Tony served as a Ground Safety Officer (GSO) in the US Air Force in Taegu, Korea, now called Daegu, at many airbases around the area. Tony recounted living in an Army Tent with three other officers for most of his days in Korea. “They were just like the tents on MASH,” stated Tony. He finished his Air Force career as a GSO at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, for the balance of his obligation after graduation. Tony Glider served for four years in two Branches and during two wars.