Gayle Lewis tells of her early life, education, and lengthy service as officer and nurse in the navy and the navy reserve. Lewis primarily documents her military career, [...]

Gayle Horn, far right, poses with Captain Steven Bennett, far left, and Damage Controlman Dana Fayette during Fleet Hospital Training; circa 1990.

Captain Gayle Horn, left, poses with Captain Joanne Levin-Homme during Advanced Training at Bremerton Naval Hospital; 1991.

July 1968 Working Uniform Inspection. From left to right are Gayle Offenbacher Lewis, Joyce Parks, Barbara Helzer Cayere.

Gayle Lewis works on a computer for the United States Navy Selection Board. She wears the traditional white uniform of the United States Navy without the standard cap. Th[...]

Gayle Lewis stands at attention facing her superior officer. She is presenting fleet hospital detachment for inspections. She wears the traditional white uniform of the U[...]

Gayle Lewis sits with a village elder from the small island of Yap. Her blue sneakers with snug dark blue jump suit suggest that this photo was taken while she was off du[...]

Gayle Lewis stands with future husband, James W. Lewis. They both wear the traditional white uniform of the United States Navy. The two yellow stripes embroidered on the [...]

Gayle Lewis poses in a nursery wearing the traditional all white uniform of the United States Navy Nurse Corps. The baby she holds is of Guamanian descent, indicating tha[...]

Gayle Lewis wears the dark blue dress uniform of the United States Navy with standard dark blue tie, white undershirt, and cap. " Text attached with photo:"July 1968 Newp[...]