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Mark Bartoloni (71) is interviewed by new friend and StoryCorps facilitator Zazil-xa Davis-Vazquez (25) about enlisting in the United States Military, fighting in the Vietnam War, the struggles he faced returning home as a combat veteran, and his life at...

Morgan Zipf-Meister (39) interviews Sarah Compton (49) about her ex-husband Scott Flack and his experience in the military and struggles with mental health.

Anna Ayars (49) and her spouse Silvio Ayars (60) share their reflections from serving in the Air Force, how they met, and advice to people in the military.

Barry Dunleavy (88) speaks to his friend Maria "Mimi" Garten (71) about his experience in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, joining a seminary, and beginning an acting career in New York City.

Laurie Egan-Hedley (45) speaks with her father Richard "Dick" Egan (79) about his military service as an electrician in the United States Naval Reserve, and his experiences in Vietnam during the war.

Wendy Woodard (44) speaks with her husband Scott Woodard (41) about her childhood dream of becoming a pilot, her Air Force career, and her experiences with both challenges and growth in the military.

Luciana Herman (36) speaks with her colleague and professor Dr. Lauren Rosenberg (56) to reflect on the different way of life that military families live, and how this shapes military children's upbringings and military spouses’ relationship dynamics.

Dr. Jacquelyn Williams (69) speaks with her daughter Katrina Graham (43) remembering the life of husband and father Gary Williams, his career as an Army pilot in the Vietnam War, marriage, fatherhood, and retirement.

Fidel Sanchez (81) is interviewed by StoryCorps facilitator Zazil-xa Davis-Vazquez (25) about his career in the United States Air Force as a pilot, later memories from his time as a commercial airline pilot, and his love of playing the trombone.

Judy Forrester [no age given] speaks with her friend and collaborator Tony Teravainen [no age given] about Tony's military service, starting the Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), the challenges of military family life, and how STEP and the New Children's...

Ian Bitzes (24) talks with his grandfather William "Rory" Cross (86) about his life in the National Guard, ranching, and his time in the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Tony Martinez (61) speaks with new friend Zazil-xa [no name given] (25) to share memories and reflect on growing up in San Miguel, New Mexico, finishing Ranger School, his Army service in the Gulf War and the Iraq War, and...

Dr. Earl Nissen (88) speaks to his daughter Jill Kindrick (59) about his military career, being attacked by a mob incited by Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli, Libya, and coming back home to have a career in education.

Spouses, Ronald McKee (75) and Carol Wolfe (72), recount the history of Ronald's military service and his time in the Vietnam War.

Billy Carpenter (72) is interviewed by his co-worker Steve Montanez (39) about his 32-year long career in the US Army Reserves.

Mother and son Dianne Bitzes (61) and Ian Bitzes (24), discuss what Military service means to them, even through hardships that arise from being a Military family.

BethAnne Galloway (47) interviews her spouse, Nathan Thomas Galloway (47), about his career in the Army National Guard.

Michelle Murray (49) speaks with her son Kendal Murray (19) about her military career, the Patriot Missile program, and the "shock and awe" tactic used in the United States' 2003 Invasion of Iraq.

Morgan Zipf-Meister (39) interviews new friend Peg Ostlund (69) about her mother Mary Virginia Ryan Ostlund, who served as a Navy nurse during the Korean War.

Colleagues Holly Shenefelt (51) and Jacque Moray (39) discuss Holly's service and the impact that she has had on women in the Wyoming Military Community.

Morgan Zipf-Meister (39) interviews Earl Janack (60) about his time in the military, being diagnosed with autism, and being a father. He then plays five original songs and shares the stories behind them.

Carol Gaines [no age given] speaks with her Marine friend George A. George (90) about his career in the US Marine Corps, memories from bootcamp, serving in China, and an incident with an overturned tank in the Korean War.

Rick Kiley (74) speaks with his wife, Patti Kiley (69), as they share memories of exchanging letters and dating during the Vietnam War.

Tina Dalcour (69) speaks to her son John Dalcour (43) about her career in the United States Army, being married to an Army husband and raising children, and memories of moving to White Sands, New Mexico.

Friends and soul sisters Natasha Herring (48) and Virginia Vasquez (40) remember their grandparents' life and talk about how they have been influenced by them at various stages in life.