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Story behind PO1 Terrance Purite’s career in the United States Navy.

I, Jacob Antonio(16) Talk with my dad, Manuel Antonio II(58) about growing up in a military, his experience in the Navy, our family and a bit of music.

David McVey speaks with his grandson Addison Bauer about his experience hearing the news of John F. Kennedy's death whilst stationed in Japan. He talks about the reactions of himself, his friends, the Japanese and what he saw globally.

One Small Step conversation partners Patrick Tyrrell (20) and Charlotte Hammond (18) find many commonalities and differences in their life experiences, general attitudes towards life and dreams of the future. They discuss religion, their parents, abortion and sex ed, and...

Michael Sumida (33) shares his experiences as a medic in the military to his conversation partner Hazel Diaz (35). He discusses how his service challenged and shaped his morals and values, his work with Chief Seattle Club, and how becoming...

Michelle Sefter Hockersmith (58) interviews her dad James Sefter (80) about his time traveling with the Navy.

Friends George McDaniel (77) and Rick Stegall (72) take turns reflecting on their military service.

One Small Step partners Kelsey Rawson (36) and Cynthia Dockery (48) talk about their difficult relationships to the church, how they talk about politics with their families, and their earliest memories of politics.

One Small Step Partners Marianne Vermeer (60) and Erik Stearns (51) sit down for a conversation about their life experiences and their passions.

interview with my career Air Force dad. my name is Kirk Rosenbalm and his name is Terry Rosenbalm.

Susan Suddoth (46), an intelligence specialist in the NAVY, talks with her daughter, Angelina Suddoth (19), a VCU student, about how the media affects the United States military. They talk about how tv shows and movies can affect the attitudes...

Anita Stratton (78) and her One Small Step partner, Teresa Duke (63), share anecdotes from former times and their political concerns.

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

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.

Jay Ramirez: 2023-11-27 03:10:48 Gabriel Hudson (34 years old) speaks to his daughter Jay Ramirez (16) about his life growing up as a military kid and what inspired him to also join the military. Hudson reminisces on the story of...

I interviewed my aunt about her time spent serving in the military.

A conversation with my mother about immigrating to the US from New Zealand in the 1960s.

Timothy Nasworthy (66) and One Small Step partner Monique Minnix (42) discuss their upbringings, political beliefs, and their past marriages.

Spouses Don Roden (71) and Rosemary Roden (68) center their conversation about coming from military families, Don's experience serving in Vietnam, and share pieces of family history regarding military involvement.

[Recorded Thursday, April 27th, 2023] Brenden (36) and Mandy (45) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Brenden has served in the US Army for nearly 18 years, with an interest in the American founding and military history....

Douglas Lovern (68) has a conversation with his wife Helen Lovern (70) about their lives serving for the Air Force, some of their memories working at the hospital as nurses, and falling in love.

One Small Step partners Karen Pell (69) and John Byrnes (57) talk about the partisan divide, their connections to the military, and the debate around gun control.

Robert Boyer is my grandpa. He served in the military for 12 years. He is my dad's dad.

[Recorded Tuesday, February 1, 2022] Grace (78) and Susan (75) recorded a One Small Step conversation together in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discussed activism, military families, and the influence of their religious and spiritual beliefs on their politics.

Spouses, Maria Gsell (67) and Ted Murray (73), share a conversation about their families, their work and careers, and their relationship with one another.