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Sam Rogers (34) talks with his wife, Danielle "Dani" Rogers (33), about why he joined the Army, his three tours of Afghanistan, and life as a civilian.

Chapin Montague (24) asks her conversation partner, Nikolaus "Nik" Guran (49), about his experiences and deployments in the military and his journey to seeking help and encouraging others to seek help for PTSD.

Justin Spencer (33) is interviewed by his wife, Emily Spencer (32), about his experience serving in the US Army and his deployments in Afghanistan.

Friends and coworkers Alex Kolker (27) interviews Shabir Kabiri (29) about his experience attending university in the United States, the differences between Afghan and American culture, and what the American dream means to him.

Carmen Trotta (52) interviews Martha Hennessy (59) about being Dorothy Day's granddaughter, her involvement with the Catholic Workers, social justice issues she's passionate about.

One Small Step conversation partners Larry King (39) and Taylor Stevenson (33) discuss growing up "privileged" versus "dirt floor poor," the role of the U.S. military, and struggles with substance abuse and depression.

One Small Step partners Maria DeNovio (40) and Cory [No Name Given] (32) have a conversation where they exchange lived experiences and share moments in their careers that shaped their perspectives.

Spouses Marie Santiago (31) and Danny Santiago (33) sit down for a conversation about the highs and lows of the years that they have spent together and offer some of the wisdom that they have gained along the way.

Cheyenne McGuire (19) talks with her father, Carl McGuire (46), about his life growing up, his time spent in the service, and his role as a husband, father, and judge.

Carson Honeycutt (36) speaks with StoryCorps facilitator Jeb Backe (26) about his transition out of the military into civilian life. Carson recounts the challenges he faced in the first few years after ending his service in the Marine Corps and...

Gus Fimple (43) talks with his friend, shipmate, and fellow sailor, Anthony LaFauce (41), about how they met, as well as, life in and out of the military.

One Small Step partners Michael Pointer (67) and Jason Booker (63) discuss their military backgrounds, their biggest influences, and their views on politics.

One Small Step partners Anne Nowrouz (73) and Nathaniel "Nat" Cross (55) have a conversation about their connections to the Peace Corps, the need for political parties to work together, and being open to optimism for the future.

James Phelps [no age given] talks to his wife Cynthia Phelps (37) about his Air Force service and the circumstances that led to his medical retirement from the military. James reflects on his service in Afghanistan, his messages for his...

Hosai Hesham (43) speaks with her father Hashim Hesham (70) about their work as doctors treating COVID-19 patients and share memories and reflections from their life in Pakistan and Afghanistan before moving to the United States.

Brian Rosa (43) talks with Jeb Backe (26) about Brian's military service and the changes post 9/11.

Strangers Jeff Fendorf (57) and Dani Bara (52) discuss how politics have affected their personal relationships and the people and events that have influenced their political views.

Spouses Douglas Wood (51) and Hogai Nassery (52) talk about their lives together as a married couple. They focus on their initial meeting, navigating dating and marriage as a Muslim and a Baptist, and how both both families were initially...

Judy Yolanda Espinoza Betancourt (50) speaks about her career in the military as a woman warrior with new friend and conversation partner Brenda Ford (50).

StoryCorps facilitator Alletta Cooper (38) talks with veteran Will Newton (28) about enlisting in the military, his time in Afghanistan, and his experience surviving a rocket attack.

Carolyn Osborn (74) interviews her friend Donna Schloss (78) about Donna's career as a nurse, her travels throughout the world, and her work with the U.S. State Department.

Kim (28) talks to her boyfriend Patrick (28) about how they met, her fallen fiance, and loving again.

Friends Guly Motameni (58) and Nooria Hanifi (58) talk about how they left Afghanistan in their young adulthood, what Afghanistan was and is like, and why they're thankful for their friendship and lives in the US.

River Hagg (47) shares his story with new friend Hazel Diaz (36). They discuss River's time in the Navy, his documentary work, his time in Syria, the origins of his name, and what it's like to return to civilian life.

Colleagues Ahmad Khalid Noori (27) and Lyla Kohistany (44) share their parallel and contrasting experiences in the war in Afghanistan. They share what led them to join the Afghani and US Armies respectively, and what ultimately brought them to Virginia.