Search Interviews

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

Dolores Meurer Reed broke all the “rules” about what a woman could do and be when she joined the Women’s Air Service Pilots (WASPs) in 1943. Just one year before her death, Dolores and her sister WASPs, received the Congressional...

Matthew Philip Wee talks with Jared Strickland about his military service and preparation for the future through the Shift SkillBridge Internship course.

John King (79) spoke about his military experience in the Navy with Enzo Vallée (16).

I decided to interview my grandad at to learn more about his time serving in the Korean War, his time after, and also his childhood and duties as a parent. He is such an amazing man and I continue to...

My grandpa talked about what he used to do back then. And many other things related to that.

Marine Veteran, VFW Sr Vice Commander, Student, and friend of mine talks about his experiences and life.

One Small Step conversation partners Richele Barone (73) and Mary-Elizabeth Pratt (28) discuss about politics.

Petty Officer First Class James Clinton shares his story of the military life. He explains the benefits and the challenges he had overcome as he worked further in the service.

One Small Step conversation partners Caren Stelson (69) and Kenneth "Ken" Steen (53) share some of their background, discuss their experience as grandparents, talk about their earliest political memories, and reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interview occurred on the February 18, 2021 Newberg Earlybirds Rotary Club Meeting via Zoom, with Mark located in Dundee, OR and Art in Newberg, OR.

We talked about her military life and how she made her transition from civilian to solider

Interview with Joanne Blackwell when she was in the Air Force from 1951 to 1953. Joanne was a teletype operator. She received her training at F. E. Warren, Wyoming. Then was assigned to Maxwell AFB, AL and transferred to Hickam...

Mr. Steve Davis talked about his duties as an American and how he felt about his vote for the 2016 Presidential election. He talked about his biggest influence and how the person has impacted his vote.

Veteran reflecting upon his 20 years in the Navy

What inspired him to do everything that he did and what inspires him to keep going; along with the lessons he learned along the way.

We talked about Brian’s experiences in the Marine Corps, words of wisdom, and advice for future leaders in the military.

We talked about my grandfather’s service in the Navy and Airforce Reserve.

One Small Step conversation partners Scott Benolken (54) and Steve Fernlund (68) talk about freedom of speech, healthcare, and the importance of contributing to your community.

Donald Davis (46) talks to Paula Murphy (72) about Paula's life and their time together as teachers in CPS.

One Small Step partners Marsha Staley (70) and Patti Wood (63) have a conversation where they explore each other's life contexts. They find they both prefer to see movies in theaters, believe in trusting their community members, and have unique...

5th grade student Isaiah Pascual interviews WWII Veteran Lou Tirado about his experience as a ball turret gunner and a prisoner of war in Germany.

This interview is about childhood in the 1930s, childhood memories and life with family of ten during the Great Depression.

I interview my grandfather, a veteran, on the 2016 presidential election, the divide, and on the future.

This story is me and my step father a man who’s been there for me even during the war, and after, he tells his story and depiction of Afghanistan and helps me to understand how great of a man he...