StoryCorps’ The Military Voices Initiative (MVI) records and honors the stories of veterans, service members, and military families – ensuring their voices are heard and preserved for generations. Recording a conversation with a loved one or sharing personal reflections can be a powerful and memorable experience. Participants receive a copy of their conversation and have the option to archive it in StoryCorps’ Online Archive and the Library of Congress.
WBGO and StoryCorps is warmly inviting local veterans, military and military families to participate in an upcoming audio recording event at WBGO in Newark.
StoryCorps is a non-profit organization that aims to record, preserve, and share the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs. Its mission is "to help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all—one story at a time."
MVI will host in-person recording days at WBGO (54 Park Place, Newark) July 30 – August 3, 2025.
Register HERE for In-Person Recording Session MVI Newark July 30 – Aug 3
Virtual recording days are August 6-10, 2025.
Register HERE for Virtual Recording Session MVI Newark Aug 6 - 10
WBGO's Doug Doyle recently spoke with Justin Cummins, StoryCorps’ Manager of The Military Voices Initiative and Michael D Boll, president of the New Jersey Veterans Network (NJVN).
Michael Boll has dedicated his life to charity and helping others. Following graduation from Union High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Operation Desert Storm.
Michael, who founded the non-profit NJ Veterans Network in 2017, received an Associate’s Degree from Rutgers University and joined the Township of Union Police Department. During his 25-year law enforcement career, Michael was promoted within his first few years and assigned to several specialized units. Throughout Michael’s time at the department, he partnered up with numerous community and charitable groups, and spearheaded extremely successful fundraising campaigns for Autism Awareness, Special Olympics, Relay of Life, and other charities.
You can SEE the entire interview with Michael Boll and Justin Cummins below.
