Primarily documents Ava Honeycutt's service in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) during WWII. Honeycutt discusses her childhood in rural North Carolina at length, including: growing up on a farm; the Great Depression; when electricity and radios became prevalent; new farming techniques; and local social events. She then recalls the bombing of Pearl Harbor, her decision to join the WAVES, and her family's reaction. She talks about basic training, including marching, and then goes on to discuss her career in the WAVES. Topics include: making code reading equipment; living in barracks; newsreels shown at the movie theater; attending dances; wearing uniforms; being stationed at Gene Kelly's base; V-J Day celebrations; traveling; and patriotism. Honeycutt talks about her post-service life, including attending Pfeiffer University and Pepperdine University on the GI Bill. She discusses her years working at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, specifically during the counterculture movement. Other topics include: being a member of Friendship Force, her memories of presidents, and the Great Depression compared to the late-2000s recession.