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Veteran Story Project

Free for every Veteran

A documentary initiative dedicated to preserving the lived experiences of service members, Veterans and their families.

Tell your story

In their words

  • “I love sharing my story because I represent people that don’t have the voice that I have, and it’s given me purpose again.”

    Joe “Doc” WorleyU.S. Navy corpsman, served with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines

    Hear it at 20:14
  • “Everyone has a story. We’re not all Navy SEALs kicking in doors, but we can all tell whatever story it is.”

    Alfred BrennerU.S. Marine Corps K9 handler, Purple Heart

    Hear it at 52:12
  • “People need to hear our stories. We have generations of Veterans that are disappearing without their stories being told.”

    “Cheeks” AguillonU.S. Army Veteran

    Hear it at 1:30:10

What to expect

  1. Long form, trauma-informed

    Through long-form, trauma-informed interviews, we capture the moments that shape a life: service, transition, resilience, loss and rediscovering purpose.

  2. Filmed by Veterans

    Each project is filmed by Veterans, for Veterans, with the goal of increasing understanding, strengthening community, and giving Veterans space to reflect and be heard.

  3. Care, accuracy, dignity

    Our mission is to ensure these stories are recorded with care, accuracy and dignity.

  4. Kept on the record

    We produce documentary interviews, story-driven short films and archival media that highlight real Veteran experiences. As the archive grows, these stories form a record of resilience and identity.

Two kinds of recording

Full crew

Documentary

The Veteran Story Project records documentary interviews with a full crew, so these stories are not lost. Free for every Veteran.

Veteran to Veteran

Legacy recording

Some Veterans are not ready to tell their family what happened, but they still want it captured. We record their story, Veteran to Veteran, to be kept for the National Archives or left with their will.

Tell your story

Stories we’ve captured

Each interview reveals something different: courage, grief, humor, identity and the work of rebuilding after service. These stories help Veterans feel less alone and help communities understand the human side of military life.

Browse the episodes

Film days and recordings

We host filming days, recording events and community storytelling sessions throughout the year. These events bring Veterans together in supportive environments where they can share their stories and connect with others.

New dates are posted on the events calendar.

How you can support

Your support makes it possible to film interviews, expand the archive, and keep participation free for every Veteran. You can help by sharing this mission, connecting us with storytellers, or contributing directly.

Support the project
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Every story matters

Yours could help someone else find strength.

If you’re a Veteran, family member or organization interested in participating or learning more, we’d love to connect. Veterans are never charged to be interviewed or filmed.

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Or write to host@vegasveteranvoices.com