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Jody Harper (59) interviews her friend George Allen Haas (60) about his family history, specifically their military experiences during the Second World War.

Majorie Works (65) shares with her conversation partner Hazel Diaz (36) stories from her over 20 years of experience in the U.S Air Force.

Susan Slavish (80) shares with her conversation partner Franchesca Peña (26) her experience as a Second Lieutenant, VA nurse, mother, and Infection Control Coordinator.

Brigitta Miranda-Freer (52), interviews her father, Ralph A. Miranda, MD (75), about his military experience in the Vietnam War and how that led to his medical degree and private practice.

Coworkers and One Small Step conversation partners Rachel Runfola (63) and Peter "Pete" Luitweiler (79) talk about their military service, their work serving veterans, and the development of their different religious and political views.

Michaela Shafer (68) interviews her husband Gary Shafer [no age given] about his time in the Air Force, what is was like serving during Hurricane Katrina, and what he would like his children to know about his time in the...

Alex Humphreys (47) shares a conversation with his father, Hugh Humphreys (78), about Hugh’s childhood growing up on a farm, his service in the US Air Force, the wisdom he has learned in his life, and his family.

Pamela Sulton (60) asks her best friend Lester E. Phillips III (95) about his 30 years in the military including his early days in service, his deployment, and being the first Black solider in his unit and Black recruiter in...

Robert E. Gillespie (72) interviews his father, Richard T. Gillespie (99), about his upbringing peddling milk, as well as his experience in the Civilian Pilot Training Program and being a B-17 pilot during World War II.

Valentin Dooley (43) and friend in service Daniel "Dan" Boggs (36) exchange stories from their time in service.

Friends Lisa Taylor [no age given] and Ivelisse "Ivy" Cruz [no age given] reflect on their experiences as women in the Air Force.

Andy Waltrip (55) interviews his father, Steve Waltrip (79), about his time serving in the U.S. Navy.

Colleagues Virginia Avery (44) and Rohanna Erin (36) reflect on their work with young mothers. Virginia shares how her experience as a young mother impacts her work and worldview.

Friends Julia Castellano-Hoyt (81) and Martha Tijerina (76) discuss military service, family history, and the importance of public service. Julia served in the military along with her siblings for a combined 100 years of military service.

Friends Alex Davila (93) and Joe Sanchez (57) discuss Alex's childhood, his service in the military and his volunteer work with AARP.

Judith Peavey (71) shares her thoughts, feelings, and memories about her late husband's life and their relationship leading up to his diagnosis with dementia. Sonia Kinkhabwala (22) accompanies and listens to her stories.

Lawrence "Allen" Byrd lll (46) has a conversation with his mother and father, Connie Bruere Olson Byrd (77) and Lawrence "Larry" Allen Byrd, Jr., about their relationship, family memories, travel experiences, and connection to their children.

Spouses, Pnomwan Wager (66) and Lawrence Wager (75), discuss Pnomwan’s immigration to the United States, Lawrence’s deployment in Thailand, and their children, as they together recount their love story.

Ronald "Ron" Britton (71) recounts to StoryCorps facilitator Chapin Montague [no age given] his youth as a self-proclaimed military brat, the lives of his parents, and his career in oceanography and marine biology, all while sitting on the wood-lined deck...

Ty Harris (50) speaks with his daughter Kaylea Harris (19) about how his career in the Air Force shaped his family, explains the political context of the Iraq War, and remembers some of the people he met while there. Ty...

Friends and soul sisters Natasha Herring (48) and Virginia Vasquez (40) remember their grandparents' life and talk about how they have been influenced by them at various stages in life.

Lorain "Sunny" Hennig (92) tells his daughter, Catherine A. Hennig Bachman (61), about his time growing up on a farm in Iowa, his service in the air force in World War II and Vietnam, and his career after as a...

David Robert Englert (53) talks to his son, Logan Englert (18), about his service in the military and his five deployments. Logan shares reflections on being raised in a military family and traveling.

Colleagues Victoria Shaw (52) and Oscar Martinez (62) discuss Oscar's military service in the Air Force, his time as a narcotics police officer, and his childhood memories of growing up in Texas.

Angela "Angie" Blevins (62) is interviewed by Michaela Loisel (66) about her 27 years serving in the military. During her military career, Angie worked primarily as an illustrator draftsman. Her service was spent in the Navy, Maine Army National Guard,...