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Walter Wiley (60) shares his military experiences with his daughter, Danielle Chastaine (29).
Shakoya Hoyte (21) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Jeb Backe (26), about her upbringing and her current military career. Shakoya describes her reasoning to be in the military— so that her education can be payed for and she may one day...
Partners Dymeah Casey (29) and Nicholas Rinehart (30) talk about Dymeah's service in the United States National Guard, preconceived notions of military service, and the obstacles of paying for college.
Hazel Diaz (36) interviews her conversation partner Ronald Lo Porto (71) about his experiences in the military, his relationship to his wife, and the lasting impact of his service.
Ian Bitzes (24) talks with his grandfather William "Rory" Cross (86) about his life in the National Guard, ranching, and his time in the Wyoming House of Representatives.
Gary Hovatter (67) tells his StoryCorps conversation partner Ava Ahmadbeigi (26) about his upbringing in Yuma, time in the military and connection to the events of 9/11.
Maureen Elias (44) talks to her husband, Dustin Elias (44), about their Army careers, their marriage, and the experience of parenting while serving in the military.
Martika "Tika" Evans (34) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator Ian Gonzalez (26) about why she chose to join the military, her memories of basic training, and her experience being a mom.
Colleagues Holly Shenefelt (51) and Jacque Moray (39) discuss Holly's service and the impact that she has had on women in the Wyoming Military Community.
Cousins Arthur Park (82) and Abe Cho (81) sit down to remember Herbert Cho, Abe' younger brother and Arthur's cousin, who died during the Vietnam War.