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Martika Evans and Ian Gonzalez

Martika "Tika" Evans (34) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator Ian Gonzalez (26) about why she chose to join the military, her memories of basic training, and her experience being a mom.

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Neferteri Strickland and Paul Richards

Paul Richards (74) sits down with his daughter Neferteri Strickland (44) to discuss his 30 years in the military. The two speak about Paul's childhood in Panama, his early career achievements, and his hopes for the future.

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Jesse'ca Palmer and Ian Gonzalez

Jesse'ca Palmer (22) sits down with StoryCorps Facilitator Ian Gonzalez to speak about her experience as a young woman embarking on her military career. Jesse'ca reflects on her reasons for joining the military, the highs and lows of basic training,...

Karen Lennon and her Army coed basic training experience

In 1977, Karen enlisted in the U.S. Army and underwent eight weeks of basic training in one of the first coed classes. For the first time, women were expected to meet the same standards as the male students. Karen shares...

Chronicles of Ethan Lam

Justin Lam(16) interviews Ethan Lam(19) about his struggles of being an older sibling in the social, familial and academic aspect as well as how his parents' divorce influenced his maturity and the lessons he's learned.

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Jackie Burrell and Gerald Cole

Significant others Jackie Burrell [no age given] and Gerald Cole (52) share a conversation about their relationship. Gerald also talks about writing his first book, the advice he would give to his younger self and his daughters, and what he...

Interview with Coach Plank

I interview my boss and jiu jitsu coach Kaleb Plank. We talk about the most important lessons he has learned, mistakes, and the future.

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Andrea Weahkee and Michael Langford

Andrea Weahkee (41) and Michael Langford (61) reflect on their time together at the ARCA rehabilitation facility and emphasize the importance of kindness, positivity, and gratitude.