Do you know someone you’d like to talk with about their experience in or with the military? Would you like to help preserve their story? This June, Hawai‘i Public Radio is partnering with StoryCorps to gather two-person conversations as part of StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative.

Whether it’s stories of service… stories of being marginalized… or stories that fall somewhere in between… HPR expects your stories to be as nuanced and diverse as our island communities. All are invited to participate, from service members and veterans and their families, to residents who have been impacted by military actions. StoryCorps sessions are intimate conversations between friends or loved ones, so HPR is looking for pairs.

Where are the recordings taking place?
HPR and StoryCorps will facilitate approximately 50 recording sessions. Each recording session will take about 40 minutes. In-person recordings will take place in Hilo and Honolulu:

• Hilo, June 8-10: The Lyman Museum and Mission House, 276 Haili St.
• Honolulu, June 13-17: Hawai‘i Public Radio, 738 Kāheka St.

Virtual recordings will take place June 6-7 for those in Kaua‘i and Maui counties, with more dates possible based on demand.

Sign up for a recording session here. You’ll be prompted to choose your time slot and fill out your contact information.