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On June 18, 2026, Major James Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), was awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony for his extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War in 1967. Earlier this year, the Veterans Museum had the privilege of visiting Major Capers at his home in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to record his story for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.

When the man responsible for serving Florida's 1.5 million veterans speaks, we listen. Major General James S. "Hammer" Hartsell, USMC (Ret.) and Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, sat down with the Veterans Museum to share his thoughts on why preserving veteran stories matters and what the interview process means to those who experience it. This is a voice worth hearing.

Veterans Museum News & Updates News & Updates News & Updates Every veteran has a story worth preserving. When you donate to the Veterans Museum, you help us record, share, and protect those stories through video exhibits, public kiosks, and community outreach. Your gift supports everything from digital preservation to educational resources and helps ensure […]

Veterans Museum News & Updates News & Updates News & Updates Service doesn’t stop at the border. Yesterday was National Day of the Deployed and it honors the men and women serving around the world and the families who carry their legacy at home. The Veterans Museum remains committed to preserving their voices and sharing […]