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Katie Blackledge (39) talks with her dad and fellow veteran, Robert "Bob" O'Donnell [no age given], about some of his most memorable military experiences.

Colleagues Victoria Shaw (52) and Oscar Martinez (62) discuss Oscar's military service in the Air Force, his time as a narcotics police officer, and his childhood memories of growing up in Texas.

Timothy "Tim" Drake (54) talks to his daughter Makenzie Dorval (29) about his service in the Marines, Army, and Air Force. He reflects on his most impactful deployments and the challenges of retiring from the military.

Ronald "Ron" Britton (71) recounts to StoryCorps facilitator Chapin Montague [no age given] his youth as a self-proclaimed military brat, the lives of his parents, and his career in oceanography and marine biology, all while sitting on the wood-lined deck...

Gina Livingston (40) interviews her father Decio "Dez" Rubano (91) about the role playing drums in bands and orchestras has had in his life, and Dez relates many stories about the interesting experiences he has had as a result of...

Lola DeAscentiis (17) interviews her great-grandfather, Rocco Cerretto (99), about his experience being drafted during World War II and his life after coming home.

Marlene Boucher (72) talks to her husband, Rodney Boucher (63), about their relationship and his extensive career serving in the Navy.

Spouses Linda Green (68) and Mark Green (67) talk about their experiences with the military. They discuss being in the Air Force band.

Mother and daughter Claudia McKnight (63) and Molly McKnight (25) discuss Claudia's experience in the U.S. military, her love of aviation, and her experience under Don't Ask Don't Tell.

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.

American Legion colleagues Bob Miller (63) and Troy Hibbard (39), as well as conversation partner Chris Brookes (74), share stories of the Lake Geneva veterans of World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War, including of a local...

Janice Peterson (79) interviews friend Sherryl Engstrom (73), who shares excerpts of letters written to her mother by her father during his World War II enlistment.

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