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Benjamin "Ben" Randle (73) speaks to his daughter, Adrianna Benson (46), about his service in the Vietnam War, the obstacles he faced when returning to society, how he his wife helped him to manage his triggers, and his current work...

Steven Coffee speaks as a father and military officer about how he has grown in his personal and professional life through caring for his son's health after finding out he had galactosemia, a metabolic condition, which required a liver transplant...

Richard Phillips (47) interviews his father, Don Phillips (47) about Don's time in the Army, his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the effect it had on their family.

Adam (40) and Cristina (41) Perron discuss Adam's military career, his deployments and how he has dealt with his PTSD since his retirement from active duty.

Aaron Pylinsky (35) interviews Matthew Askren (26) about joining the Marine Corps, being stationed in Japan and then being deployed to Afghanistan.

Merrill, 72 was Kerry's, 65, commanding officer in a medical unit and dispensary in Vietnam. They talk broadly and generally about the cohesion and camaraderie of their very diverse unit while in Vietnam, as well as some of the work...

U.S. Army veteran Joe Hester (80) tells his granddaughter Bethany Weisberg (22) about his service.

John Rice (29) talks with his wife Cassie Rice (29) about recovering from the injuries he sustained from a land mine while serving in the Marine Corps in Iraq.

Adam Suleiman (17) and his One Small Step conversation partner Rae'l Brantley (27) talk about growing up and share some of their thoughts on politics.

Carl Prioleau (61) talks with his daughter Naomi Prioleau (30) about his early memories of basic training in the military, what he has learned from his 25 years of service, and how the military has changed since his retirement.

Ann Bishop (82) and Steven A. Gibson (58) talk about their involvement in the organization Military Families Speak Out, and all the work they've done protesting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

One Small Step conversation partners Sarah Valentine (42) and Marcel Woodruff (40) talk about their families, faith journeys, and hopes for Fresno as a place of thriving.

Wynne Beiring (51) and Priscilla Wilson (72) discuss the influential grandmothers in their lives, Priscilla's path to coming out to her friends and family, and how politics don't necessarily matter in the course of getting to know someone.

Good friends Alton Clark Sr. (81) and Jacqueline Davis (57) discuss Alton's life and the course of his military career, spanning 23 years from 1961 - 1984.

One Small Step conversation partners Gregory "Mike" Brown (66) and Christopher "Chris" Sanchez (35) discuss how faith connects to science and technology, their differing views on abortion, and how we can stop separating ourselves into "tribes."

One Small Step partners Beth Clavenna-Deane (52) and Kay Clark (74) talk about their careers and changes in their political views.

One Small Step partners Dr. Lisa Stevens (55) and Sandra Holahan (60) discuss where the US health care system falls short, the US social welfare system, and issues related to race and class.

One Small Step participants John "Mark" Carpenter (64) and Curtis Puckett (55) discuss their upbringing, their political beliefs, and issues such as gun violence and wealth disparity.

One Small Step conversation partners Philis Blood Anderson (79) and Barbara LaMotte (62) talk about their childhoods as well as how music has impacted their adult lives.

One Small Step conversation partners Andrew Feil (38) and Gwen Morris (71) talk about their career trajectories, the city of Fresno, and what formed their politics.

Children, Elsie Valderrama (44) and Alexander Castellanos (38) and mother, Ana Castellanos (70) remember their father's Army career.

One Small Step partners Brian McDonagh (26) and Dale "DD" Sims (76) have a conversation about transformations in their beliefs, their career paths, and their dreams.

One Small Step conversation partners Carson Goh (20) and Keli Hubert (22) discuss expressing their views on campus, feeling misunderstood, and the biggest challenges facing their generation.

One Small Step partners Kimberly Guthrie (56) and Diane Conner (60) discuss their hobbies, backgrounds, and how being educators has shaped them.

One Small Step partners Brooke Johnson (31) and Kurtis Haynes (58) have a conversation about rebelling from their Christian homes, the complexities of personal responsibility, and the need for government investment in children's developmental years.