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Brothers, Rich (57) and Cory (56) Etchberger, share the story of their father, an officer in the Air Force who was killed during a secret mission in Laos, and their mother, who kept the secret of his mission until her...

Roxann Smithers (39) interviews her father Henry Smithers (68) about his childhood in West Virginia, his time serving in Vietnam, and his 33-year career as a truck driver.

Jaye Meyer (59) talks with her niece, Sydney Albrecht (22), about her father and Sydney's grandfather, Colonel Franklin Powell Jr., who served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. They read parts of the manuscript he wrote while he was in...

Linda Carroll (no age given) asks her father Phil Carroll (73) about his time fighting overseas in the 1960s, as well as his transition out of the military and moving to Alaska. Phil also shares the story of how he...

Pamela Sulton (60) talks to her father, Edward Hampton (84) about his time in the Navy, his time the Air Force, and his time working on Fort Jackson for thirty years.

Mother, Amelia Gowdy (56) and her daughter, Jamila Gowdy (16) talk about Sgt. John Gowdy's 30 year military career with the Marines.

Andrew Walker (62) shares a conversation with his father, Mordecai Walker (97), about Mordecai’s experiences growing up in Citrus Park, the different athletes he met, running track while in college, boxing in the Army, and meeting his wife.

Richard Dobbins Jr. (70) tells friend and colleague Sherry Williams (58) about growing up in Bronzeville, Chicago, and being in the Navy during the later '60s, early '70s.

Allie Goolrick (38) interviews her father, Chester Goolrick (74), about his life, focusing on his time serving as a Communications Specialist for the Army during the Vietnam War and his career as a journalist.

Robert Evans (46) interviews his father John Craig Evans (76) about John's life growing up in Atlanta and his time in the military during the Vietnam War.

Danielle Martinez (20) is interviewed by Cesar Sarabia (27) about her decision to become a Marine, basic training, her family and attending college at Texas A&M.

Kayla Hafidi (33) interviews her father, Jerome Smith (73), about his life, focusing on his time growing up in a segregated Atlanta and his time in the military as a member of the Army Security Agency.

Liesl Scheer Dana (50) has a conversation with her father, George M. Scheer, Jr. (85), about his parents and grandparents, his youth in Eatonton, Georgia, and his military service.

Husband and wife Julius (40) and Alma Cavira (37) have a conversation with their friends Boyi Dong (30) and her husband Lorne Jeff (31) about their childhoods, their education and their minority experience.

Stuart Gerber (49) interviews his father, Tom Gerber (85), about his life.

Helen Polk (84) and her daughter, Deanna Polk (58) remember their husband and father, retired U.S. Marine Sergeant Major Kenneth Raymond Polk.

Nathaniel "Ocean" Subiono (26) sits down with his father, Russell Subiono (46), to talk about his long journey to joining the military. Ocean describes being set on enlisting as a teenager and later being rejected and barred from joining any...

Felix Padilla (73) talks with his daughter Erika Padilla-Morales (43) about their Puerto Rican family, love of music, and outlook on life. Felix shares about growing up Boriqua in New York City and describes his parents and eight siblings. Felix...

Samuel "Sam" Hodges (III) (77) shares memories of his military service in Vietnam with his daughter, LaDonna Hodges Dingle (46). He recalls how he came to be drafted into the military, his memories of his time in Vietnam, and of...

Harry Ballard (90) and shares with stepdaughter, Ginny Palmer (39), shares his memory of military enlistment, his first tour of duty, and his post-military career.

Michael Vaughn (44) interviews his father Tom Vaughn (70) about his childhood in Ohio, his life in seminary school, his decision to be a father, and his career as a professor.

Mark Soelling (67) talks with his daughter Erica Soelling (33) about serving as a psychologist in the military in Iraq. He reflects on the bonds he built with his fellow service members and also about adjusting back to civilian life...

Duane France (44) speaks with his friend Jennifer "Jen" Burch (31) about enlisting in the Army, the places he deployed to, the challenges of coming home, and his work as a mental health counselor for veterans.

Cameron McPhee (45) interviews her father, Raymond McPhee (88), about his life and career as a documentary film producer and intelligence agent.

Richard Weaver (75) and daughter, Samantha Weaver (46), elaborates on his experience with the Navy, fatherhood, and his love of poetry. He reflects on his childhood, being in Southeast Asia, and how life was as a physician in the Navy.