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

In 20 questions I inquired about Tom’s childhood and military experiences.

Tina (37) talks with her friend Chuck (37) about their time in the military, his work as a federal investigator, and transitioning into civilian life.

My brother does not like to talk a lot so the fact that he sat down with me was really cool

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.

Spouses, Kuang Chiang (42) and Adam Supple (43), talk about Adam's service in the United States Army and his deployment to Iraq in the early 2000s.

A short synopsis of my grandfathers life. We talk about his early childhood, boot camp, family life, and retirement.

Melanie Hellesen (48) shares her experiences as a military spouse and nurse with conversation partner Hazel Diaz (35).

We talked about my childhood experiences this far, our love for people in our family, and hardships we have overcome.

Sisters Beth Papatones Wheland (66) and Jan Papatones Crowley (69) talk about Beth's time in the Marine Corps and its impact on her as a person.

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,...

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.

Going behind the requirements of what is involved with being in the U.S. military, how you move up and gain knowledge, and how you deal with hardships.

Spouses Laura Balser (50) and Matthew Smith (50) talk about their marriage, memories of 9/11, and Matthew's military service in the National Guard.

One Small Step partners Margaret Arnette Woody (64) and Philip Perkins (44) talk about their upbringings, the influence their parents had on them, and how their political views are shaped by their experiences as people of color.

Matthew Kelly (47) talks with his wife, Jennifer Kelly (46), about his deployment to Iraq in 2003, his experiences at war, and how Jennifer dealt with suddenly being a single mother.

Emma and Dane discussing the effects of Emma going off to college. how is Emma going to handle the Naval Academy and basic training?

My mom and I caught up again over the phone. Just as southern states are beginning to reopen the virus is reaching our family like never before but my mom believes that her faith and military experience will carry her...

Alicia Barnes (49) speaks with her son Joseph "Joe" Bowman (18) about her time serving in the Navy. She shares memories of boot camp and her time at sea. She also expresses her appreciation for the organized and equitable nature...

This is about Carly and her experience in the military as well as her personal life

Kelly Nelson (40) has a conversation with friend and former colleague, Theodore "Ted" Mayer (86), about his life and military career, focusing on the conditions of Marine Corps boot camp in the 1950s. Note: This interview contains mentions of abuse.

Shirley (56) talks to her son Justin (20) about his time in the military working as a vet technician.

Father/daughter discussion about life in the Army, with focus on deployments to Vietnam.

Amanda Brisbois (33) interviews her husband Devin Brisbois (37) about his first two military deployments as a U.S. Army Reservist. Devin recently found out that he will be deployed for a third time; they talk about the impact this has...