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Sidney Rosenblatt volunteered for the infantry during WWII. His family has a long history of serving the United States. Hear how Sid shares his experiences and lessons learned with an 18YO JROTC cadet and how she starts to apply those...

"I can, so I will!" When a troop deploys there is always a Homefront. Alexandra's father deployed multiple times, the family moved regularly, all of which helped Alexandra find her strengths and understand her lessons learned. Hear Alexandra, a 20YO...

Vietnam veteran Greg Chiappone shares how his commitment to the mission and service to his fellow soldiers kept him focused on helping others at risk to himself. In a truly collaborative conversation with a JROTC cadet, Chiappone laughs and sighs...

Vietnam Veteran Daniel Thomas shares how Adaptability is survivability Versatility is success based on his experiences and lessons learned in the service and how he applied those across his life.

Abe Sternberg, Army National Guard veteran, and Ada Sternberg, Abe's Homefront during deployments, interviewed by Everglades JROTC cadet Col and cad Major about the experiences of both Abe and Ada in serving the country during Abe's 23 years in the...

WWII veteran Harvey Mittleman, 95 years old, shares his memories, insights and encouragements with 17 year old Northeast High School Unit Cadet Commander. Recalling first wave landings on Japanese territory to how service is a way of life to sharing...

Dorothy Greenberg, 98 years old, joined the Navy during WWII serving as a airplane dispatcher. Paula Jarrett, Army Reserve Sergeant and member of Honor Flight South Florida, assists Dorothy in her conversation with the female cadet Major from Everglades High...

Private Archie Lee Nelson, Jr - Killed in Action in Vietnam - Service and Death details

One Small Step conversation partners Genie Pratt (74) and Leslie Walsh (57) have a conversation about the travel, people that influenced them, and experiences that shaped their perspectives.

George Hempstead Riley was a resident of Delray Beach, FL when he enlisted in the US Army as a private. Based on his bravery and leadership skills he was promoted to 1st LT. As a soldier in the 83rd Infantry...

Tiger Davis has been in service the the US for over 55 years serving in the Air Force from 1960-64 and serving the State of Maryland and veterans of all eras and conflicts. His stories of active duty center on...

AFJROTC Cadets from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute interview Retired Major General Linda Singh, USA as part of the Veterans & Homefront Voices campaign. The Air Force JROTC program is a leadership and character development program. Part of that character development is...

Major General Rita Broadway is one of 36 female US Army Generals. Across her career she found female and male mentors to help her navigate her career from 2nd Lieutenant as one of the first two female ROTC cadets commissioned...

James S. Crider (93) is one of very few WWII & Korea & Vietnam veterans who served the US. His experiences across his 22 years of active duty service were recorded in an interview by South Plantation HS JROTC Cadet...

Gen. Eder shares with a JROTC cadet Colonel how she applied her experiences and lessons learned while serving in the Army and Army Reserves across her life. Remembering that nothing is forever and the how anyone handles stress is their...

Ray D'Alessandro was born in Italy, immigrated to the US, enlisted in the US Army to serve his new country. Ray fought across north Africa, Italy, France and Germany. Ray was set to be recognized by Junior ROTC cadets at...

JROTC cadet Amanda participated in the Veterans & Homefront Voices campaign which interviews older veterans to help record their military story. Through her preparations for and talking with MG Broadway, Amanda realized how she could apply some of the General's...

WWII Veteran Arthur Braunstein shares with Annette Servin-Reina how disappointments can be life saving, how gratitude can bring happiness, and how kindness can shape futures.

Major General Jan Edmunds shares experiences and insights ranging from why she joined the Army through her time at the Pentagon on 9/11, to departing South American jungle on jet skis with French Foreign Legion soldiers to her most important...

Oliver (Ollie) White enlisted in the US Air Force in order to have some choice where he served. Unlike most AF forces, Ollie was based in Vietnam. His life goal was to fly, but his service was needed as an...

Major General Linda Singh served in the Maryland National Guard first as an enlisted soldier who rose to the rank of Adjutant General, leader of the Maryland Guard. MG Singh's personal and professional stories and insights encompass hope, leadership, and...