A Country and Military Life

Grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas and worked in produce farm and saw mill. Joined army in 1984 and left in 2004. Influenced by step dad and metal shop teacher. Running in basic training was hardest. Hardest part was missing his...

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Thomas Brandt and Sally Lamer

Tom (53) is interviewed by partner Sally (55) about the time when he and his friend "Light" were to test the "Line of Death" -- airspace near Benghazi.

A life well lived

Ranya story of her family coming to America.

My Interview with my Brother the PJ/Combat Rescue Officer.

Before his retirement from his epic career as an USAF pararescueman and combat rescue officer, sister, Kristen Nelson, does an oral history of his experiences and lessons learned. From Iraq, the Horn of Africa to Afghanistan.

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Kevin Brewer and Gina Brewer

Gina Brewer (52) interviews her spouse Kevin Brewer (48) about his service in the military, what propelled him to later re-enlist, and his decision to leave a wartime Army to go to music school.

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Eric Terashima and Sam Wheeler

One Small Step partners Eric Terashima (53) and Sam Wheeler (53) talk about their careers, the people they most admire, and their political values.

Military

My dad being in the military and the jobs he had and how he felt about being in and leavening the military.

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John Jackson and Hazel Diaz

John Jackson (48) talks with StoryCorps employee Hazel Diaz (33) about his deployment to Iraq, how he had PTSD when he returned, and the time it took for him to realize it and get treatment. He also talks about his...

Veterans connect

John hildebrand is my dad. He is corpsman in the Navy. He was in the military for 25 years. He told me lots of funny storys in his time like the time he was called old or the time when...

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Tina Beller and Charles Diamond

Tina (37) talks with her friend Chuck (37) about their time in the military, his work as a federal investigator, and transitioning into civilian life.

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Karen Pell and John Byrnes

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.

Dads interview

My dad, John Piccinin, speaks about his experience in the military, as a parent, and a person. Questions were asked specifically to understand his point of view in his life.

Kevin Spradlin’s Experience

Kevin Spradlin explains his life in the military. Though his serving time was shorter than most, it was eventful, memorable, and deserves a huge thanks.

Warrant Officer Stories – Tech – 915E

CW4 Robert A. Davis shared personal and professional stories about being a 915E Warrant Officer.

Living History Project

David interviews his dad about immigration from Iraq.

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Kuang Chiang and Adam Supple

Spouses, Kuang Chiang (42) and Adam Supple (43), talk about Adam's service in the United States Army and his deployment to Iraq in the early 2000s.

Words of the wiser interview assignment

Today I interviewed my grandfather asking him about his life.

Ryan Dion talks with Elizabeth Sortino about his life and time in the service

Ryan talks about his life and jobs, one of them being stationed in Iraq at a time of war.

interview with Mr. Rivera

interviewed Me. Rivera he’s a law informant teacher at Jefferson high school