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Lisa Love (47) interviews her friend Mark Workman (59) about his upbringing, service in the Marine Corps, and life experiences.

Shelly (58) and Meredith (55) interview their father Mike (88) about his childhood, family, raising his kids, and his experience in the U.S. Navy.

Etesta Causey (41) tells StoryCorps Facilitator Jill Glaser (26) about her experiences in the Army and difficulties in returning home from foreign service.

Jackson "Jack" Kay (92) tells his daughter Cathy Kay (54) about growing up in a boarding school in Philadelphia, working in the Army during World War Two as a medical stenographer, and lessons he has learned about life.

David Kessler (57) talks with wife, Sharon Kessler (54), about their son's deployment to Afghanistan, how they coped, and what it is like having him back home now.

Michael (52) talks to his daughter Victoria (17) about his lifelong service in the U.S. Navy.

David Swaintek (33) tells his girlfriend Hanna Van Overschelde (33) about his experience attending West Point and serving in the Army as an engineer. He explains the leadership role he was required to take on and some of the difficult...

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.

Frankie Burgos (27) talks with his friend Hilary Lithgow (47) about early memories of being in the Marines, making friends in boot camp, and what it was like to come home home after being deployed.

Tom (53) is interviewed by partner Sally (55) about the time when he and his friend "Light" were to test the "Line of Death" -- airspace near Benghazi.

Debra Morse (61) interviews her mother Mary Hopkins (85) about her courtship and marriage, and Debra asks Mary why she believes their family has experienced seven "double marriages" of sisters to brothers.

Hal Foster (88) talks with his granddaughter Hannah Hudson (31) about his childhood in South Memphis, his mother, historical events of his younger years in life, memories of school, and lessons learned.

James Fisher (75) and daughter, Anne Post (46), recall the time James spent in Vietnam, his motivation for enlisting in the Army, and the role he played while in service.

David Warren (84) talks with his grandson, Dashiell Warren (22), about his time in the Navy. He remembers days out at sea writing poetry, traveling to Hong Kong, and coming home to marry his wife, Marsha.

Friends and co-organizers Nureaka Ross (28) and Lynette Mejia (51) discuss their involvement in advocating for their local library system and obstacles they have faced along the way.

Garrad Green (47) interviews his father Barnard Phillip Green Sr. (75) about growing up in Philadelphia, relocating to Alabama, lessons he has learned through fatherhood.

Ray Nicholson (71) and Alvin "Alabama" Lovett (71) have been friends since the sixth grade. The two sit down to talk about how they met, their school day memories, and their experiences with the Davis Avenue community in Mobile.

One Small Step partners Robert Luna (28) and Alexandria "Alex" Masiak (51) have a conversation about the military being one job where you get to vote for your boss, what they would say to the president if they had 5...

Rick Nehrling (70) tells his daughter Adrienne Edwards (34) about his parents and their careers, including his mother's position as one of the top secretaries in the CIA / the Office of Strategic Services, which gave her clearance to be...

Darryl Johnson (75) is interviewed by his friend Mark Pizzo (71) about his experiences serving in Vietnam and also about his life as a teacher.

Paul Baresel (69) tells his son Mat Robedee (38) about his father's service as a sniper in World War II. Paul and Mat reflect on Paul's father's story of encountering and sheltering a young woman who had been tortured by...

James McLaughlin (84) sits down with his daughter Lee Smart (51) to speak about his time serving in the US Navy. He discusses his various positions on numerous crews, including Main Propulsion Assistant and Plank Owner. The two also talk...

Matthew Jauch (46) sits down with his wife Rebecca Jauch (42) to discuss their time working in various US Embassies around the world. The two reflect on their marriage together, spanning from their first meeting in an elevator in Vienna...

Jesse'ca Palmer (22) sits down with StoryCorps Facilitator Ian Gonzalez to speak about her experience as a young woman embarking on her military career. Jesse'ca reflects on her reasons for joining the military, the highs and lows of basic training,...

Colleagues Joshua Del Conte (38) and Maile Singson (70) discuss Josh's work supporting United States military veterans and his personal journey reintegrating into civilian life.