Remember my Name - Heroes in Military and Law Enforcement
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsProfiles of military and law enforcement heroes.
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Freeman White - USMC Korean War Veteran, Purple Heart
February 11, 2024 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBBorn in North Texas, Freeman was too young to participate in WWII with his 5 older brothers. However, he always wanted to fight as a Marine and planned on joining up when the time came. That time was in June 1950 at the outbreak of the Korean War. After basic and combat training, Freeman made a trip across the Pacific with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines. He fought with his fellow infantrymen on the front lines until his life almost came to an end when a grenade detonated in front of him....
Roger Combs - Vietnam War Helicopter Pilot, Two Star General, 40 Years of Service
January 13, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBRoger was a simple farmer from northwest Missouri until the Vietnam War broke out. He then faithfully served his country as a CH-46 (similar to the Chinook) combat helicopter pilot. After his time in the Marine Corps and Army during Vietnam, Roger joined the Missouri Air National Guard and served his community as a judge. His military career spans nearly 4 decades, where he retired as a Major General (2 stars) in 2007 and returned to civilian life. Learn about this incredible man thro...
Roger Combs
January 13, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBRoger was a simple farmer from northwest Missouri until the Vietnam War broke out. He then faithfully served his country as a CH-46 (similar to the Chinook) combat helicopter pilot. After his time in the Marine Corps and Army during Vietnam, Roger joined the Missouri Air National Guard and served his community as a judge. His military career spans nearly 4 decades, where he retired as a Major General (2 stars) in 2007 and returned to civilian life. Learn about this incredible man thro...
My Confession to You
October 28, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute - 952 KBThis is not an official episode, it is a confession. Although my last episode was uploaded in June 2023, I have been hard at work improving the RMN podcast! If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Alwyn Cashe - Drill Instructor, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Medal of Honor Recipient
June 04, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBCashe entered Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 as a veteran infantryman who had served since the late 1980s. As a platoon sergeant, he always put his men first. This mindset and mantra would be seen in 2005 when Sergeant First Class Cashe proved his caliber. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Alwyn Cashe
June 04, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBCashe entered Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 as a veteran infantryman who had served since the late 1980s. As a platoon sergeant, he always put his men first. This mindset and mantra would be seen in 2005 when Sergeant First Class Cashe proved his caliber. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Megan McClung - USMC Public Affairs Officer, Athlete, Inspiration to All
May 29, 2023 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBMegan was destined to follow in the footsteps of her family's strong military tradition. Working as a public affairs officer in the USMC, she advised military officials on how to relay information to the media. During a month of intense violence in December of 2006, Megan was among the 119 soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Megan McClung
May 29, 2023 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBMegan was destined to follow in the footsteps of her family's strong military tradition. Working as a public affairs officer in the USMC, she advised military officials on how to relay information to the media. During a month of intense violence in December of 2006, Megan was among the 119 soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
South Africa's Special Task Force
May 28, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBSouth Africa is breathtaking but don't be deceived. It is one of most crime-riddled countries in the world. Homicides, armed robberies and kidnappings are among the highest of any industrialized nations that are not at war. The only law enforcement agency that can match the violence of the criminals is the Special Task Force. Formed in the 1970s, they are among some of the most hardened, experienced SWAT-like police forces in the world. Learn hear of their unconventional beginnings, har...
Robert L. Norton - B-24 Gunner, POW
April 09, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.36 MBGrowing up in central Georgia, Norton joined the Army Air Corps because of their good barracks and nice food. After being stationed in Italy, the B-24 he was flying in was shot down during his 2nd bombing mission over Austria. Robert would then spend the next 6 months in a grueling POW camp in Northeastern Poland. With the advancing Russian army at their doorstep, the German authorities made a move that would cause Robert to look back on the luxuries of basic training. Hear the story of...
Robert L. Norton
April 09, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.36 MBGrowing up in central Georgia, Norton joined the Army Air Corps because of their good barracks and nice food. After being stationed in Italy, the B-24 he was flying in was shot down during his 2nd bombing mission over Austria. Robert would then spend the next 6 months in a grueling POW camp in Northeastern Poland. With the advancing Russian army at their doorstep, the German authorities made a move that would cause Robert to look back on the luxuries of basic training. Hear the story of...
Zach Templeton and Scott Hinshaw - Colorado State Troopers
April 08, 2023 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBColorado State Troopers Templeton and Hinshaw were helping a farmer secure his load when a truck slammed into them. Sadly, Templeton would lose his life. However, Hinshaw's story continued. Learn about the grueling road to physical recovery, the looming reality of post traumatic stress and the ultimate victory of forgiveness that would come full circle. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Zach Templeton and Scott Hinshaw
April 08, 2023 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBColorado State Troopers Templeton and Hinshaw were helping a farmer secure his load when a truck slammed into them. Sadly, Templeton would lose his life. However, Hinshaw's story continued. Learn about the grueling road to physical recovery, the looming reality of post traumatic stress and the ultimate victory of forgiveness that would come full circle. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Jeremy S. Bitner - US Army Veteran, SWAT Member, Family Man
February 25, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.33 MBAfter serving in the US Army, Bitner entered into Law Enforcement. He distinguished himself as a role model to fellow officers, keeping violent offenders off the streets of Englewood, CO. He was also a family man with 2 young children. His name will always be remembered for his service to his community and his country. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Jeremy S. Bitner
February 25, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.33 MBAfter serving in the US Army, Bitner entered into Law Enforcement. He distinguished himself as a role model to fellow officers, keeping violent offenders off the streets of Englewood, CO. He was also a family man with 2 young children. His name will always be remembered for his service to his community and his country. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
John F. Cummings - B-24 Bombardier, Operation Tidal Wave Survivor, Distinguished Service Cross Recipient
February 12, 2023 01:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBBorn in Denver, CO to Irish immigrants, John entered WWII during the early stages of the European theater as a B-24 Liberator bombardier. His squadron busied itself with bombing campaigns across North Africa and the Middle East. John also took part in Operation Tidal Wave against Axis oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania and miraculously made it back alive. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
John F. Cummings
February 12, 2023 01:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBBorn in Denver, CO to Irish immigrants, John entered WWII during the early stages of the European theater as a B-24 Liberator bombardier. His squadron busied itself with bombing campaigns across North Africa and the Middle East. John also took part in Operation Tidal Wave against Axis oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania and miraculously made it back alive. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
The French GIGN
January 21, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThe GIGN is one of the most successful, secretive and hardest special operation's forces to join in the world. On average, their operators participate in one mission every week. Be prepared to be amazed at the capabilities, training and stories of these men in black who can enter from the air, land and sea, hit their targets and leave totally undetected. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Roy Benavidez
November 28, 2022 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBBorn into poverty and experiencing tragedy early in life, Roy Benavidez was destined to become a statistic like many of his friends. However, with the instruction and examples of his grandfather and uncle, Roy rose beyond his deficits. He achieved a life-long dream, only to be met with a situation that would have made most people quit. However, once again, he beat the odds and became a part of the US Army's Special Forces. After being deployed to Vietnam, one morning, his name would go d...
Roy Benavidez - Orphaned at a Young Age, Mine Blast Survivor, Green Beret, Medal of Honor Recipient
November 28, 2022 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBBorn into poverty and experiencing tragedy early in life, Roy Benavidez was destined to become a statistic like many of his friends. However, with the instruction and examples of his grandfather and uncle, Roy rose beyond his deficits. He achieved a life-long dream, only to be met with a situation that would have made most people quit. However, once again, he beat the odds and became a part of the US Army's Special Forces. After being deployed to Vietnam, one morning, his name would go d...
Randy Shughart and Gary Gordan - Participants in Operation Gothic Serpent, Delta Force Snipers, First Medal of Honor Recipients Since Vietnam
November 20, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBThis episode covers the actions of two US Army heroes. Randy Shughart and Gary Gordan were Delta Force snipers during the Somalian uprising in 1993. After a second Black Hawk helicopter went down and the rescue squad was heavily engaged in fire fights, the two operators were finally given permission to insert on the ground to fight off enemy insurgents and save the downed crew. Their heroic actions would write their names down in history. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for ...
Randy Shughart and Gary Gordan
November 20, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBThis episode covers the actions of two US Army heroes. Randy Shughart and Gary Gordan were Delta Force snipers during the Somalian uprising in 1993. After a second Black Hawk helicopter went down and the rescue squad was heavily engaged in fire fights, the two operators were finally given permission to insert on the ground to fight off enemy insurgents and save the downed crew. Their heroic actions would write their names down in history. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for ...
USAF Combat Control
November 20, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThe US Air Force is known for flying, however, there are 2 known ground-based special operations units: Pararescue and Combat Control. In this episode, I highlight Combat Controllers. Also known as CCTs, these men operate along-side other US military special ops groups to bring in fire from above, control air traffic above targets, request humanitarian aid in disaster zones and much more. They are specially trained in many diverse environments and are unique to any special operations g...
Jason Dunham
November 12, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBDunham was destined to be a Marine. A native of upstate New York, he joined the Corps in 2000. After serving in security at a Naval ship yard, he was deployed to Iraq in 2004. During a foot patrol, his actions would place him in the pages of history. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Jason Dunham - NY Native, USMC Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Medal of Honor Recipient
November 12, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBDunham was destined to be a Marine. A native of upstate New York, he joined the Corps in 2000. After serving in security at a Naval ship yard, he was deployed to Iraq in 2004. During a foot patrol, his actions would place him in the pages of history. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Celena Hollis
October 30, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MBDenver Police Officer Celena Hollis served in law enforcement for a total of 11 years in 2 different states before she was gunned down in 2012 while working security for a concert. She was involved in many charity works that helped keep kids out of gangs and encouraged young women. She left behind a 12 year old daughter and memories of her compassion, sassiness, dependability and love of music. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: Remem...
Celena Hollis - Single mom, Denver Police Officer, Inspiration to all
October 30, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MBDenver Police Officer Celena Hollis served in law enforcement for a total of 11 years in 2 different states before she was gunned down in 2012 while working security for a concert. She was involved in many charity works that helped keep kids out of gangs and encouraged young women. She left behind a 12 year old daughter and memories of her compassion, sassiness, dependability and love of music. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: Remem...
MACVSOG
September 30, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThe MACVSOG or SOG was a black ops group that was developed by the US military and only existed during the Vietnam War. It was made up of operators from every branch of the military but was mostly composed of US Army Green Berets, also known as Special Forces. These elite warriors returned to the states with the horrific memories and experiences they went through but were unable to utter a word to anyone due to the extreme secrecy of their involvement. Finally, after the SOG has been ...
Olen Grant
September 03, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBBorn in Arkansas, the son of a WWI veteran, Reb joined the Army Air Corps straight out of high school so he wouldn't be drafted into the infantry. After some time as a weapon's inspector, he was transferred to the 384th bomb group as a B-17 gunner. While deployed to England, Reb and the 384th were sent to France and Germany for several combat missions. During his final mission in September of 1943, Reb miraculously survived when a 20mm round hit him and he went down with his plane. Now...
Olen Grant - B-17 Waist Gunner, Plane Crash Survivor, Mortally Wounded, POW
September 03, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBBorn in Arkansas, the son of a WWI veteran, Reb joined the Army Air Corps straight out of high school so he wouldn't be drafted into the infantry. After some time as a weapon's inspector, he was transferred to the 384th bomb group as a B-17 gunner. While deployed to England, Reb and the 384th were sent to France and Germany for several combat missions. During his final mission in September of 1943, Reb miraculously survived when a 20mm round hit him and he went down with his plane. Now...
New Zealand Special Air Service
March 29, 2022 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBFashioned after the British SAS, the NZSAS is one of the oldest surviving special operations groups in the world. They have participated in almost every major international conflict since the mid-1950s. They have grown with the times and have modernized themselves to become one of the top tier 1 spec-ops groups. This episode goes inside the very secretive unit to learn how they operate, who they are and what their mission is. Give it heaps mates! If you have any questions, comments or i...
Matthew Axelson - Navy SEAL, Navy Cross Recipient, Operation Red Wings
March 26, 2022 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBAs a native of California, Matt pursued a career in the US Navy after college graduation. He entered the elite Navy SEALS and was stationed in Hawaii before deploying to Afghanistan in 2005. In June of that same year, he was part of a four-man reconnaissance team that was compromised by locals who alerted the enemy. Outnumbered 50 to 1, the SEALs vigorously fought their way down the steep mountainside. It was there that Matt and his team would make their final stand and become the most...
Matthew Axelson
March 26, 2022 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBAs a native of California, Matt pursued a career in the US Navy after college graduation. He entered the elite Navy SEALS and was stationed in Hawaii before deploying to Afghanistan in 2005. In June of that same year, he was part of a four-man reconnaissance team that was compromised by locals who alerted the enemy. Outnumbered 50 to 1, the SEALs vigorously fought their way down the steep mountainside. It was there that Matt and his team would make their final stand and become the most...
George H. W. Bush - Youngest Navy Pilot, Plane Crash Survivor, Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient, Future US President
March 26, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBGeorge was one of the youngest aviators in the US Navy towards the end of WWII. His squadron was responsible for destroying important Japanese communications to prepare for the US invasion of main-land Japan. His heroics during the war would fashion him into a man who would one day begin his career in politics and lead the United States as it's 41st president. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
George H. W. Bush
March 26, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBGeorge was one of the youngest aviators in the US Navy towards the end of WWII. His squadron was responsible for destroying important Japanese communications to prepare for the US invasion of main-land Japan. His heroics during the war would fashion him into a man who would one day begin his career in politics and lead the United States as it's 41st president. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Michael Murphy
March 24, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MBDestined to become a lawyer, Mike "The Protector" Murphy instead set his sites on joining the elite US Navy SEALS. After several deployments to the Middle East, Murph ended up in Afghanistan at the height of Operation Enduring Freedom. In command of a 4-man recon team, Murphy would make his way into the pages of history with his final heroic act. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Michael Murphy - Navy SEAL Officer, Operation Red Wings, Medal of Honor Recipient
March 24, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MBDestined to become a lawyer, Mike "The Protector" Murphy instead set his sites on joining the elite US Navy SEALS. After several deployments to the Middle East, Murph ended up in Afghanistan at the height of Operation Enduring Freedom. In command of a 4-man recon team, Murphy would make his way into the pages of history with his final heroic act. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
The British Special Air Service - Who Dares Wins
March 13, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThe SAS is one of the first modern special operations teams in the world. Conceived in North Africa during World War II, they have been involved in almost every British conflict since. Originally, they were shrouded in shadow and very few knew of their existence until they were placed on the front pages of the news during the Iranian Embassy hostage crisis in 1980. They specialize in winning the hearts and minds of local populations in order to take countries back for the people and o...
Extortion 17
March 12, 2022 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MBLoaded with the US military's top trained tier 1 special operators, support personnel and Afghan commandos, the chinook helicopter headed to the Tangi Valley. They had received a distress call and were on their way to help out their brothers in arms, members of the US 75th Army Ranger Regiment. Little did these men know that they were about to go down in history. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, please contact me at: [email protected]
Eugene Sledge - USMC WWII, Survivor of Multiple Battles
March 03, 2022 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBEugene Sledge was a native of Mobile, Alabama. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the height of WWII, knowing full well that he would see battle. After witnessing the horrors and chaos of two of the most intense battles in the Pacific front, the Sledgehammer turned in his rifle for civilian life. Like most combat veterans, he struggled to adapt to the quiet life away from the harshness of war. Experiencing flashbacks and vivid nightmares of watching his friends die beside him almost ...
Eugene Sledge
March 03, 2022 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBEugene Sledge was a native of Mobile, Alabama. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the height of WWII, knowing full well that he would see battle. After witnessing the horrors and chaos of two of the most intense battles in the Pacific front, the Sledgehammer turned in his rifle for civilian life. Like most combat veterans, he struggled to adapt to the quiet life away from the harshness of war. Experiencing flashbacks and vivid nightmares of watching his friends die beside him almost ...
The Sayeret Matkal - Israel’s Lethal Warriors
February 26, 2022 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThis episode is the first in a series called Special Operations Forces Throughout the World. Created in the 1950s, this elite special operations unit is the oldest surviving in the Israeli Defense Forces. Sayeret Matkal operators have participated in some of the most intense and bloody battles since the modern country of Israel was established. Due to their extreme secrecy, many of their operations will never be known. They stand as a testament to the audacity and courage of the only d...
Thomas Crump - Pearl Harbor Survivor, Created USMC ROTC Program, 30 Year Military Career
February 12, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.61 MBBorn on a cotton farm in Mississippi, Tom Crump joined the Marine Corps in 1940. He witnessed first-hand the horrors of the Pearl Harbor bombing and went on to participate in many other battles on the Pacific front. While assigned to various bases, Crump visited the world and stood on post, protecting several Navy admirals. After helping create the first JROTC program, Crump retired in 1970, receiving the coveted 30 year Marine Corps pin. If you have any questions, comments or ideas ...
Thomas Crump
February 12, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.61 MBBorn on a cotton farm in Mississippi, Tom Crump joined the Marine Corps in 1940. He witnessed first-hand the horrors of the Pearl Harbor bombing and went on to participate in many other battles on the Pacific front. While assigned to various bases, Crump visited the world and stood on post, protecting several Navy admirals. After helping create the first JROTC program, Crump retired in 1970, receiving the coveted 30 year Marine Corps pin. If you have any questions, comments or ideas ...
James Anderson
January 15, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MBDestined to be a pastor, this Los Angeles native put college on hold to instead join the Marines. Because the US was in the middle of the Vietnam War, it as almost certain that James would be sent overseas. Only a few months after basic training, Anderson and his platoon were sent to recover a recon patrol who was under intense enemy fire. After a single act of bravery, Anderson went down in history as the first African American Marine to receive the military's highest honor. If you ha...
James Anderson - Los Angeles Native, USMC Vietnam War Veteran, Medal of Honor Recipient
January 15, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MBDestined to be a pastor, this Los Angeles native put college on hold to instead join the Marines. Because the US was in the middle of the Vietnam War, it as almost certain that James would be sent overseas. Only a few months after basic training, Anderson and his platoon were sent to recover a recon patrol who was under intense enemy fire. After a single act of bravery, Anderson went down in history as the first African American Marine to receive the military's highest honor. If you ha...
Paul Smith
December 31, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBSmith was already a seasoned US Army soldier, having served twice overseas, when he was again called up during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After a short battle, he took charge and secured his troops and several prisoners inside a courtyard. While the enemy moved in to eliminate his comrades, Paul Smith took matters into his own hands and saved numerous lives while losing his own. His story would go down as one of the greatest acts of heroism during the first part of the invasion of Iraq. ...
Erwin Bleckley
December 31, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBBleckley's Kansas National Guard unit was called up to join US troops in France during WWI. Attached to a field artillery unit, it was Bleckley's dream to eventually become a pilot. Aviation was not even a decade old and was considered very dangerous during this time. After completing flight training, Bleckley went on several missions as an observer with a pilot to find a US Army battalion that was pinned down by German forces. Bleckley's bi-plan was witnessed by the lost battalion as ...
Erwin Bleckley - WWI Aviator, Medal of Honor Recipient
December 31, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBBleckley's Kansas National Guard unit was called up to join US troops in France during WWI. Attached to a field artillery unit, it was Bleckley's dream to eventually become a pilot. Aviation was not even a decade old and was considered very dangerous during this time. After completing flight training, Bleckley went on several missions as an observer with a pilot to find a US Army battalion that was pinned down by German forces. Bleckley's bi-plan was witnessed by the lost battalion as ...
Paul Smith - Operation Desert Storm, Kosovo and Iraq War Veteran, Medal of Honor Recipient
December 31, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBSmith was already a seasoned US Army soldier, having served twice overseas, when he was again called up during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After a short battle, he took charge and secured his troops and several prisoners inside a courtyard. While the enemy moved in to eliminate his comrades, Paul Smith took matters into his own hands and saved numerous lives while losing his own. His story would go down as one of the greatest acts of heroism during the first part of the invasion of Iraq. ...