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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.

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.

Friends Donna Sumption (58) and Andrea Muto (55) talk about Donna's Army service, her capstone mission in Saudi Arabia, and her decision to leave the military.

One Small Step partners Maria DeNovio (40) and Cory [No Name Given] (32) have a conversation where they exchange lived experiences and share moments in their careers that shaped their perspectives.

Michele Brenner (49) talks with her mother-in-law, Colinda Stailey (88), about Colinda's life, the welcoming environment she's created for her nuclear and extended family, and how she and Michele came closer together in the grief of Michele's husband and Colinda's...

Philip Hanson (36) tells Stephanie Jackson (34) about his time in the Army and the National Guard, including his deployment to Iraq.

Lois Larsen Walker (73) talks to her daughter, Donna Walker James (48), about living in Alexandria. She recounts saving bricks from demolished buildings, fighting for school integration, and contributing to the community.

Blair Greybull AKA Purple Lace (73) talks to new friend and conversation partner Jey Born (45) about her journey to self-acceptance as a Transgender woman and her memories growing up on the Standing Rock Reservation.

Patricia "Patti" Elliott (55) sits down with her new friend and conversation partner Zazil Davis-Vazquez (25) to remember the life of her son Lucas, who was killed in Iraq. Patti shares her favorite memories from Lucas' life.

Nazneen Husain (48) talks to her sons, Zahid Husain (21) and Riaz Husain (26), about the financial struggles she and her husband faced living in America and her reasoning behind wearing a hijab after 9/11.

Patricio E Baca (66) talks with facilitator Lilly Sullivan (26) about his family’s genealogy and the “Baca” name in his family.

Rick Kiley (74) speaks with his wife, Patti Kiley (69), as they share memories of exchanging letters and dating during the Vietnam War.

Veterans Len Proper (68) and Michael McNett (53) discuss their military involvement, explore ways that community building for veterans can be improved, and distinguish between the needs of veterans who come from multitudes of perspectives and experiences.

Tina Dalcour (69) speaks to her son John Dalcour (43) about her career in the United States Army, being married to an Army husband and raising children, and memories of moving to White Sands, New Mexico.

Sherrie Floyd (67) interviews her friend Jonnie Clasen (75) about her life, her father's military career, and her 2021 induction to the Army Ranger Hall of Fame.

Trezell Ragas (22) interviews her family friend Tracy Riley (45) about Tracy's community involvement. Tracy recounts her career of serving in the military. She talks about her lifelong fight for economic justice for black people in Louisiana.

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...

Morgan Zipf-Meister (39) interviews new friend Carolyn Becraft (77) about her role in repealing discriminatory laws that prevented women in the military from engaging in combat.

One Small Step conversation partners John Floyd (51) and Karla Doremus-Tranfield (61) discuss the military, the Constitution, Conservatism and Liberalism, rugged individualism, living rurally, political campaigning, family histories, their children, and dogs.

Anthony Woodruff (21) interviews his mother's close friend, Natalie Veres (55), about her childhood and her time in the Army.

Jake D. Floyd (90) talks to his daughter Chereé Floyd Bailey (49) talk about his military service as an electrician for the Army Air Corps and later the Air Force. He remembers some of the more impactful and traumatic events...

Mario Lopez Kirker (94) and Jacob Miller (98) speak with their friend David Morrison (61) to share stories of their experiences as service members in the Army and Navy during World War II.

Lisa Williams (56) talks with her colleague Sharon Cooper (68) about her work in the military and the federal government, and how that influenced her work at Living Water, which provides refuge and resources to women and girls who are...

Morgan Zipf-Meister (39) interviews Earl Janack (60) about his time in the military, being diagnosed with autism, and being a father. He then plays five original songs and shares the stories behind them.

Lena (64 y.o.) interviews her father, Vincent (90 y.o.) about immigrating to America.