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Tamra Coates (59) talks to her uncle Leslie "Keith" Kleinshammer (84) about his memories of the air force and growing up, as well as what he remembers of Tamra's father, who died when Tamra was 9 years old.

Siblings Charles Scriven [no age given] and Linda Hasty [no age given] discuss Charles's childhood and about his childhood and serving in the United States Army.

Majorie Works (65) shares with her conversation partner Hazel Diaz (36) stories from her over 20 years of experience in the U.S Air Force.

Charles Burt (50) and his wife Laura Burt (41) discuss Charles' military service, his art, and his Parkinson's Disease diagnosis.

Samuel Surowitz (30) talks to new acquaintance Nicolas Cadena (26) about his military experience and current work as Director of Veteran Services at the University of Dayton. He talks about his understanding of effective leadership and mentorship, especially in assisting...

Sara Phillips (33) has a Conversation with her husband, Michael Phillips (35), about his decision to join the Army National Guard, what deployment to Iraq was like, and how his military service helped shape the person he is today.

Son, Alan Jenkins (51) interviews his father, Benjamin Jenkins (91) about his experience being one of the first African Americans in the Marines in the South during the 1950s.

One Small Step conversation partners Steven Doles (69) and Jay Ailworth (71) explore each of their different lived experiences. They find commonalities in their military experience as Vietnam veterans, their troubles with far-right conservatives, and discuss how race has impacted...

Tom Mowle (53) talks with his friend Neil Talbott (68) about his work as a U.S. political strategist in 2004 and 2005 during the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq and overseeing the Iraqi elections of 2005, and the book...

AJ Economides (88) talks to his son, Theo Economides (49), about playing sports when he was younger. He talks about his family's cooking, and some of his accomplishments.

Tara (34) and Amanda Hughey (26) interview their grandparents, William(87) and Jean L. Hughey (85), about growing up during the depression, memories of World War II, their courtship and marriage, and favorite life memories.

Spouses Pamela Bergmann (71) and John Duffy (69) discuss John's childhood, military service, ski patrol experience, and life after the military.

Frank Nasakaitis (86) talks to his daughter Patricia Breux (57) about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. His many careers, including serving in the Armed Forces.

Anthony (33) talks to Patricia (67) about his upbringing, struggling in college, joining the Military and his career in the Army.

One Small Step partners Joan Putney (72) and Tim Isaacs (58) discuss their views on race and politics, share their upbringings, and consider challenges in education.

Leslie (35) talks to new friend Sue Clarke (71) about her years as a military spouse, raising her son, and ultimately divorcing her husband. She discusses the hardships her family endured and facing a promising new chapter of her life.

Adam Hoffhines (42) talks with his grandparents Laverne Shaw (85) and Ralph Shaw (87) about their childhood experiences in rural Oklahoma, California, and Kansas. They also discuss living through World War II and differences in parenting styles through the years.

Michael Stalzer (76) talks to his daughter, Kathy Kubik (46), about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, serving with the 330th Radio Research Company in the Army during the War in Viet Nam, working for ComEd for 38...

Kathleen Buchanan (53) interviews her father, Jim Buchanan (85), about his time in the military, how he met her mother, and what it's like to be a part of the honor guard.

Diane Langham-Butts (75) interviews her daughter, Allison Butts (40), about her experience as a woman in the Army and her military service and accomplishments.

Stephanie Emory (47) interviews her dad, Mark Emory (77), about his experience enlisting in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Long time friends, Justice Castañeda (40) and Ben LeRoy (44), talk about how they met, highlighting Justice's journey from troubled youth, to United States Marine, to being named the Executive Director of Common Wealth Development.

Eben Olrun (75) and son Owen Olrun (26) discuss Eben's service in during the Vietnam war.

James Downing (101), the last known survivor of Pearl Harbor, is interviewed about his military experiences by his friends and colleagues, Susan Fletcher (34) and Brett Clark (45).

Yohance Simon (42) talks with his father, Irving Simon (79), in celebration of Irving’s 80th Birthday.