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Veterans Len Proper (68) and Michael McNett (53) discuss their military involvement, explore ways that community building for veterans can be improved, and distinguish between the needs of veterans who come from multitudes of perspectives and experiences.

Laurie Brown (91) talks to Joanna Brown (57) and Julie Brown (56) about switching his major in college. He studied Physics and then became professor. After college he joined the military.

U.S. Army veteran Joe Hester (80) tells his granddaughter Bethany Weisberg (22) about his service.

Merrill, 72 was Kerry's, 65, commanding officer in a medical unit and dispensary in Vietnam. They talk broadly and generally about the cohesion and camaraderie of their very diverse unit while in Vietnam, as well as some of the work...

Michele Brenner (49) talks with her mother-in-law, Colinda Stailey (88), about Colinda's life, the welcoming environment she's created for her nuclear and extended family, and how she and Michele came closer together in the grief of Michele's husband and Colinda's...

Eric Kelley (37) speaks to his spouse Stephanie Kelley (37) regarding time in the United States Military, he talks about his job as a Logistician and describes enlisting on September 11th.

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.

Friends Donna Sumption (58) and Andrea Muto (55) talk about Donna's Army service, her capstone mission in Saudi Arabia, and her decision to leave the military.

One Small Step conversation partners William "Bill" Turman (76) and Richard "Rich" Harris (55) discuss serving in the military, the current state of the Republican party, and why taking down statues and banning books both shut down conversation.

Benjamin "Ben" Randle (73) speaks to his daughter, Adrianna Benson (46), about his service in the Vietnam War, the obstacles he faced when returning to society, how he his wife helped him to manage his triggers, and his current work...

John Bender (61) remembers the lives and deaths of his father and his mother.

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.

Richard Phillips (47) interviews his father, Don Phillips (47) about Don's time in the Army, his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the effect it had on their family.

Lena (64 y.o.) interviews her father, Vincent (90 y.o.) about immigrating to America.

Patricio E Baca (66) talks with facilitator Lilly Sullivan (26) about his family’s genealogy and the “Baca” name in his family.

Joyce Brake (44) asks her husband Adam Brake [no age given] about his service in the Army. Adam shares how the military has shaped his life, shares some funny stories, and considers how the public's view of the Army has...

Ruth Lippman (97) speaks with grandson Stefan Friedman (41) about her childhood in the 1920s, creating a family, and advice she has for her great-grandchildren.

Sontina Barnes (47) talks with her husband, Reggie Barnes (47), about her upbringing in Asheville, North Carolina, being raised in a military family and later joining the military herself. Together, Sontina and Reggie remember the experience of losing their second...

Patricia "Patti" Elliott (55) sits down with her new friend and conversation partner Zazil Davis-Vazquez (25) to remember the life of her son Lucas, who was killed in Iraq. Patti shares her favorite memories from Lucas' life.

Claire McCoy (58) sits down with her father, George Black (86), to ask him about his experiences as an actor and his career as a professor in the theater departments of various universities.

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

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.

Lois Larsen Walker (73) talks to her daughter, Donna Walker James (48), about living in Alexandria. She recounts saving bricks from demolished buildings, fighting for school integration, and contributing to the community.

Nazneen Husain (48) talks to her sons, Zahid Husain (21) and Riaz Husain (26), about the financial struggles she and her husband faced living in America and her reasoning behind wearing a hijab after 9/11.

Jessica Angerstein (41) asks her dad, James Angerstein (81), about his life, including memories of growing up in El Paso, his work as a music teacher, and his time serving in the Army. The two also reflect on their family...