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Edward Deshields (73) talks to his wife Joanne Deshields (71) about working at a nuclear missile site in upstate New York while enlisted in the Air Force.

John Bechtol (54) and his daughter Alison Bechtol (30) talk about their experiences as a military family and how Alison was inspired to join the military after her father and other relatives served.

Linda Hasty [no age given] talks with her friend Lester E. Phillips (95) about his childhood in South Carolina during the 1930s, being the first Black Eagle Scout in South Carolina, and serving in the military.

Marla Danziger Zafft (44) has a conversation with her father, Nathan Danziger (80), about his summer camp days, attending Culver Military Academy, and his military service which took him to Germany.

Donna Butts (66) interviews her friend Donna Gehlhaart (67) about her experience as a woman in Army, serving during peacetime, and her college experience.

Luciana Herman (36) speaks with her colleague and professor Dr. Lauren Rosenberg (56) to reflect on the different way of life that military families live, and how this shapes military children's upbringings and military spouses’ relationship dynamics.

Nikkita Davis (34) talks with her brother Jonathan Davis (34) about her military service and her life afterwards. She talks about the positive effect the military had on her life, her disagreement and struggle with war, and the difficulty she...

David R. Sanders (69) speaks with his daughter Megan Sanders (38) about his upbringing, military service and reflects on his life before and after the jump accident that caused his traumatic brain injury.

Raymond Lauk (59) spoke to his great uncle and aunt, Vito (92) and Josephine Simone (90). Vito served on the USS WASP aircraft carrier during World War II. He recalls his time serving for the military and how he met...

Friends, Rick Reyer (59) and Yauo Yang (39), have a conversation about how Yauo came to live in Wisconsin, his service in the United States Army, and his path to becoming a Church Planter.

Lifelong friends and "cribmates" Ann Hunn (75) and Finn Alban (75) share stories about growing up together, their family histories, and their life paths.

Ray Marshall (92) tells his daughter Jill Marshall (62) about his experiences as a Navy radioman in World War II.

Scoti Springfield Domeij (69) talks to interviewer Hazel Diaz (32) about her experiences as a single mom raising her two sons, and becoming a gold star mom when one of them was killed on his 14th tour of duty in...

Brothers, Rich (57) and Cory (56) Etchberger, share the story of their father, an officer in the Air Force who was killed during a secret mission in Laos, and their mother, who kept the secret of his mission until her...

Mother and son Marianne Rivera (93) and Jose "Michael" Rivera [no age given] talk about Marianne's experience as an Eastern European refugee in World War II and her hopes for the future.

United States Military Veterans Michael Johnson (74) and Hazel Diaz (36) discuss Michael's young life and upbringing in Hollywood, California, and his career in the Navy.

Mother, Amelia Gowdy (56) and her daughter, Jamila Gowdy (16) talk about Sgt. John Gowdy's 30 year military career with the Marines.

Friends Annie Nelson (65) and Polly Wade (94) recount Polly's 30 years as a volunteer and docent at the Laramie Plains Museum at the historic Ivinson Mansion.

Richard Martin, Jr. (72) tells his son Richard "Rick" Martin (44) about his military service, Vietnam, and his work on B52 bombers.

Gloria Veal (68) talks with her son Larry "Jay" Veal Jr. (38) and her husband Larry Veal (64) about life lessons they've learned, thoughts on their future, knowledge they have received, reflections on work ethic, and love for each other.

Conversation partners George "Ed" Felder (71) and Cole Johnston (26) talk about George's life and service in the Air Force.

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.

Kevin Ring (57) and his husband Edwin Reyes (52) consider how Kevin's military background, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and Edwin's immigration status have affected their relationship. They also share memories from their wedding day and offer advice to those who...

Rudy Cortez (72) and his sister Alice Cortez (69) remember when Rudy served in Vietnam, remember his commissioning ceremony, and also remember their father, who served in World War II. They also talk about how the family dealt with Rudy...

Susan Humphreys (76) interviews her bother William "Bill" Phillipps (73) about his childhood in South Carolina, his time in the Army during the Vietnam war, and his family life.