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Husband and wife, Johnny "John" Davis (79) and Rosie Phillips Davis (74), talk about John’s life, his military service, and becoming a physician’s assistant.

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.

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

One Small Step partners Shirley Lefever (61) and Gordon Bassham (75) share a conversation about the most influential people in their lives, their values, their work, and their concerns and hopes for the future.

Elaine Melko (47) speaks with her father Daniel "Dan" Melko (83) about his childhood and time in the U.S. Navy.

Friends Richard Ha (77) and Alexey Katko (35) discuss Richard's life and his time as a soldier in the Vietnam War.

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

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.

One Small Step partners Robin Mathews-Johnson (67) and Elmo Winters (72) discuss their upbringings, their political views, and their work as ministers.

Jacqueline Chang (55) speaks with her nephew Frederick Chung (26) about how their military service has shaped their lives, sharing how meaningful it has been that Jacqueline was an inspiration for Frederick to join.

Alex Humphreys (47) shares a conversation with his father, Hugh Humphreys (78), about Hugh’s childhood growing up on a farm, his service in the US Air Force, the wisdom he has learned in his life, and his family.

Spouses, Shay Lopez [no age given] and Isaac Lopez (39), reflect on their identity as a military family and their personal experiences serving in the military.

Tom Spooner (51) tells coworker Winston Bromley (49) about his long military career and civilian life.

Patricia Barbee [no age given] tells her conversation partner Justin Cummins (32) about her childhood and how she met her husband, Sgt. John Wesley Barbee. They remember Sgt. Barbee, their relationship, his time at war, and his passing while fighting...

Partners Stephanie Rosario Rodriguez (31) and Nathaniel McLeroy (33) discuss their relationship, the similarities of their upbringings, the limitations of language, and how their pasts have shaped their experiences of the present.

Father and daughter John Paul Sullivan (81) and Caroline Sullivan (51) share a conversation about growing up in a military family, ideas of home, and their connection to San Antonio.

Karen Oakley [no age given] shares memories and tells the story of a beautiful death concerning her father, Ted Repplier.

Sarah Deutschmann (43) talks to her parents, Jane Deutschmann [no age given] and Leonard Deutschmann (73), about their experience as a military couple.

Paul Richards (74) sits down with his daughter Neferteri Strickland (44) to discuss his 30 years in the military. The two speak about Paul's childhood in Panama, his early career achievements, and his hopes for the future.

Sarah Maiberger (61) has a conversation with her father, Everett Thomas (90), about his experience in the service and their life as a military family.

Walter Wiley (60) shares his military experiences with his daughter, Danielle Chastaine (29).

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.

Michaela Shafer (68) interviews her friend Patricia "Pat" Davis (65) about her service in the Air Force, how she balanced her military service with her family life, and her transition to civilian life.