Military Voices Initiative
How did you come to serve in the military? What is your proudest moment? During your service, can you recall times when you were afraid? What are your strongest memories from your time in the military? What lessons did you learn from this time in your life?
The Military Voices Initiative provides a platform for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories. In doing so we honor their voices, amplify their experiences, and let them know that we—as a nation—are listening.
Not in a city that we’ll be visiting? You can record anywhere with the StoryCorps App. Learn more here.
Recording Days in 2025
In 2025, StoryCorps will partner with local stations in the following cities to record stories of veterans and their families in person and in our “virtual recording booth.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates on when and how to register to record your story, and prepare for your interview with this collection of suggested questions to ask your conversation partner.
| Event | Partner | Location | Book Your Appointment |
| Indiana Lunch & Learn | WFYI | 1630 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis IN 46202 | March 26, 2025 |
| Indiana In-Person Recordings | WFYI | 1630 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis IN 46202 | May 1-5, 2025 |
| Indiana Virtual Recording | WFYI | Virtual | May 8-12, 2025 |
| Tampa Lunch & Learn | WUSF | 4106 USF Willow Drive Tampa Florida 33620 | April 15, 2025 |
| Tampa In-Person Recordings | WUSF | 4106 USF Willow Drive Tampa Florida 33620 | May 18-22, 2025 |
| Tampa Virtual Recording | WUSF | Virtual | May 28-June 1, 2025 |
| Newark Lunch & Learn | WBGO | 54 Park Place Newark, NJ 07102 | June 25, 2025 |
| Newark In-Person Recordings | WBGO | Newark, NJ | July 30-August 3, 2025 |
| Newark Virtual Recording | WBGO | Virtual | August 6-10, 2025 |
What to Expect
Featured Stories
Our Partners
| Partner | Location |
| Got Your 6 | Washington, D.C. |
| Pat Tillman Foundation | Chicago, IL |
| Veterans History Project (VHP) | Washington, D.C. |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | Kenosha, WI |
| The Mission Continues | St. Louis, MO |
| High School for Youth and Community Development | New York City, NY |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) | Arlington, VA |
| Texas A&M University | College Station, TX |
| Georgia Association to Benefit Veterans | Atlanta, GA |
| Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | Los Angeles, CA |
| The American Military Partner Association | San Diego, CA |
| Schultz Family Foundation | Seattle, WA |
| Blue Star Families | Encinitas, CA |
| Mighty Pen Project | Richmond, VA |
Hear from Our Past Participants
“Doing this interview for me was cathartic and healing. I was able to share my love for Daniel and his love for the Marine Corps. I urge anyone who is out there with a story to tell about their lived experiences in the military to join the MVI outreach and tell their truth. I am grateful to have had this opportunity because now everyone knows about Daniel and his story will live on for future generations to hear thanks to StoryCorps MVI.” —Cynthia Alvarez
“This was something special being created for not only us but for everyone. It made me feel incredibly proud to have the honor of taking part in such a moving event. And hopefully helping future generations of warriors and their families by telling our story.” —Dan Miller
“There are many people out there struggling with the same feelings they have. What is also most important is that the families usually get lost and don’t have the resources service members have, so this gives them a platform to heal and help one another out.” —Nick Bennett
Contact Us
Do you have questions about how the Military Voices Initiative works? Want to give us feedback? Would you like to bring us to your organization or gain access to our archive? The best way to start the conversation is in writing. Visit our Help Center and Ask a Question.
[email protected]646.723.7020
Support for the Military Voices Initiative
The Military Voices Initiative is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Special thanks to Dignity Memorial for their sponsorship of the Military Voices Initiative broadcast on NPR in 2024