Veterans Chronicles
432 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 167 ratingsVeterans Chronicles tells the stories of America's greatest heroes in their own words.
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George Ciampa, U.S. Army, WWII, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge
July 08, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBGeorge Ciampa wanted to be a military pilot but instead he was assigned to the U.S. Army's 607th Graves Registration Company, which was responsible for retrieving fallen service members and finding temporary resting place for Americans, allies, and even enemies as the battles of World War II unfolded. Ciampa shares why he got sent to Europe sooner than he expected, takes into the work of identifying and caring for the fallen, and what it was like to serve in the midst of the invasion of Nor...
SFC Ramon Padilla, U.S. Army, Iraq & Afghanistan
July 01, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBSFC Ramon Padilla served in both Iraq and Afghanistan while in the U.S. Army and his service in Afghanistan would change his life forever. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Padilla explains what combat was like for him in both theaters. He also recounts the attack that resulted in severe injury, the grueling surgeries and recovery that followed, his battle with post-traumatic stress, and how he emerged from all of that with an even greater desire to serve and raise a new generation ...
Lt. Col. James Harvey III, Tuskegee, WWII, Korea, Top Gun
June 24, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBJames Harvey III tried to enlist in the U.S. Army Air Corps in January 1943 but was told they didn't any more people. He knew it was because of the color of his skin. A few months later, Harvey was drafted and embarked on a remarkable, trailblazing career. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Lt. Col. Harvey describes training at Tuskegee, winning the inaugural Top Gun competition in 1949, becoming the first African-American to pilot a jet, his stellar performance on 126 missions durin...
Theodore Below, USMC, WWII, Iwo Jima
June 17, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBU.S. Marine Corps veteran Theodore "Ted" Below came ashore in the first wave on Iwo Jima, where a brutal fight against the entrenched Japanese would unfold for weeks to come. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Below describes getting pinned down on the beach and eventually getting off of it, his demolition work to destroy the elaborate cave system built by the Japanese on the island, and his reaction at the time to the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi. Don't miss this conversation with ...
Lt. Jason Redman, U.S. Navy SEAL, How to 'Overcome'
June 10, 2020 21:29 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJason Redman is back on "Veterans Chronicles." Jason has a very powerful story of service, sacrifice, and overcoming adversity. He was severely injured in the arm and face in Iraq and endured more than forty surgeries and twenty skin grafts. But his positive attitude and his refusal to let his condition be a source of pity inspired many other wounded warriors and millions of Americans across the country. In this interview, Redman recounts in detail the SEAL operation and enemy ambush that ...
Gen. H.R. McMaster, U.S. Army, Gulf War, Iraq War
June 03, 2020 23:02 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBU.S. Army Gen. H.R. McMaster (Ret.) reflects upon his 34 years in service to our country - from West Point to war zones to the White House. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Gen. McMaster walks us step by step through the Battle of 73 Easting, a decisive Gulf War tank battle that helped to end the ground campaign against Iraq within 100 hours. McMaster also explains how he came to write "Dereliction of Duty," a scathing critique of President Lyndon Johnson and his administration for...
Col. Martha McSally, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Senator
May 27, 2020 20:27 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBMartha McSally blazed significant trails in the U.S. Air Force, becoming the first female fighter pilot in combat and the first woman to command a fighter squadron, which she considers the greatest honor of her life. But when McSally entered the U.S. Air Force Academy, female fighter pilots were not permitted. In this conversation with Greg Corombos, McSally describes the determination it took to pursue her dream until it was realized. Those principles and others are described in her new b...
Louis Graziano, U.S. Army, World War II
May 20, 2020 19:41 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBLouis Graziano was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943 and promised his father that Italian dictator Benito Mussolini would be vanquished. His promises came true. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Graziano takes us with him as he describes coming ashore in the third wave at Omaha Beach on D-Day, nearly losing his feet due to frostbite at the Battle of the Bulge, his conversations with Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, and witnessing the the German surrender to the Allies in May 1945. Don't mi...
Col. Vern Pike, U.S. Army, Berlin Wall, Vietnam
May 13, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBVern Pike was commissioned as a U.S. Army officer upon graduation from Wake Forest University. Soon he had a front row seat to and a role to play in the growing tensions of the Cold War. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Col. Pike describes his duties in the American sector of West Berlin, Germany. Pike shares how he discovered the early stages of the Berlin Wall, take us inside the assignment that could have led to the start of World War III, and shares the story of a high-profile...
Rondo Scharfe, U.S. Navy, WWII, Iwo Jima & Okinawa
May 06, 2020 17:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBWhen you hear the lengths Ron "Rondo" Scharfe went to in order to join the U.S. Navy long before he was 18, you'll quickly understand his commitment to service. At just 16-years old, Scharfe served as a Higgins Boat coxswain at Iwo Jima. He details the serious injury he suffered on his very first effort to bring Marines ashore in the early moments of that bloody battle in February 1945. Yet somehow he was back on the beach just two days later. Scharfe describes witnessing the flag raising...
John Hancock, U.S. Navy, World War II
April 29, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBJohn Hancock grew up in Georgia shooting quail, so becoming a gunner aboard the USS Yorktown in World War II came pretty naturally to him. In 1942, Hancock served in the first carrier battle in world history and later that year fought at the pivotal Battle of Midway, although he was forced to abandon ship as the Japanese sunk the Yorktown. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Hancock describes what combat was like for him, shares his memories of Midway, and walks us through his service...
Introducing Veterans Chronicles
April 27, 2020 19:46 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBJoin us each week for Veterans Chronicles and hear first-hand from the men and women who answered their nation's call to serve - from World War II to the front lines today. We invite you to listen to this brief preview of Veterans Chronicles. In less than two minutes, you'll understand the incredible sacrifice of our veterans and our mission to preserve their stories of service for future generations. Subscribe to Veterans Chronicles at Apple, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Col. Joe Rodgers, USMC, World War II, Iwo Jima
April 22, 2020 16:02 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBBorn in Alabama, Joe Rodgers lied about his age to join the U.S. Marine Corps in the weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Training for most of 1942, Rodgers first saw combat at Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands in 1943. Later, he fought at Saipan and Iwo Jima. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Col. Rodgers describes his first combat experience and takes us into the Battle of Iwo Jima in great detail. He describes being pinned down on the beach, being a runner in a dead...
Felix Rodriguez, U.S. Army, Vietnam, Capture of Che Guevara
April 15, 2020 21:07 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBBorn in Cuba, Felix Rodriguez was a student in the U.S. when the Castro revolution unfolded in Cuba. Determined to do whatever he could to oust the Castro regime, Rodriguez joined the Bay of Pigs operation that launched and failed 59 years ago this week. In this extensive interview, Rodriguez details what went wrong in the Bay of Pigs campaign and takes us step by step through his role in capturing and interrogating murderous Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara in 1967. He also shares his harrow...
CDR Dean "Diz" Laird, U.S. Navy, World War II, Korea, Vietnam
April 08, 2020 19:40 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRetired U.S. Navy CDR Dean "Diz" Laird served in three wars and is the only American aviator to record aerial kills on both the European and Pacific theaters of World War II. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," CDR Laird discusses his service in World War II and takes us moment by moment through his taking down of a German bomber and another plane.
Bill Norberg, U.S. Navy, World War II, Battle of Midway
April 01, 2020 20:05 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBBill Norberg joined the U.S. Navy prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and his service on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise placed him at some of the most critical engagements in the Pacific theater. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles, Norberg explains what it was like to watch the Doolittle Raid take off from the sister ship USS Hornet. He also walks us through the pivotal Battle of Midway, which permanently turned the tide in the war against Japan. Norberg also describes op...
Marcella LeBeau, U.S. Army Nurse, World War II
March 25, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBMarcella LeBeau grew up in a Native American community in South Dakota. Helping her ailing mother as a child inspired her to pursue a career in nursing. After joining the U.S. Army, LeBeau served in the European theater in World War II. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Marcella LeBeau shares her story of service from the D-Day landings at Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge. She describes sheltering from German bombs, caring for the wounded, and the powerful reunion she had with o...
Amber Smith, U.S. Army Combat Helicopter Pilot, Iraq & Afghanistan
March 18, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAmber Smith grew up in a family steeped in military service and experienced in flying. So after high school, Smith joined the U.S. Army and trained to become a Kiowa combat helicopter pilot. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Smith details what's it's like to fly a helicopter and the challenges of doing while taking fire in close support of American ground forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Smith walks us through adjusting to military life, the difficulties of urban combat in Iraq, and...
Lt. Col. Harry Stewart, U.S. Air Force, Tuskegee Airman
March 05, 2020 21:46 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHarry Stewart grew up with a love of flying and dreamed of becoming an airline pilot one day. But shortly after graduating high school, with the nation at war, Stewart found himself in in the U.S. Army Air Corps. The military needed skilled pilots but would not let black and white personnel train or serve together. Stewart was sent to Tuskegee, Alabama, where he and other black pilots and crew members prepared to serve as fighter pilot escorts for American bombers over Europe. In this int...
Woody Williams, USMC, World War II, Medal of Honor
February 26, 2020 20:34 - 43 minutes - 40 MBWhen he first tried to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps, Hershel "Woody" Williams was rejected for being too short. By the end of the war, Williams was honored for playing a critical role in helping U.S. forces win the costly battle on Iwo Jima in February 1945. In this episode of "Veterans Chronicles," Williams shares his story of wanting to join the war effort while thinking he'd never be sent overseas. He explains how he became a flamethrower operator and what he did on Iwo Jima that was...
Lt. Col. George Hardy, U.S. Air Force, Tuskegee Airman, World War II, Korea, Vietnam
February 20, 2020 22:34 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWhen he joined the military, George Hardy and the other Tuskegee Airmen were not considered worthy of training and living among white service members. Despite that discrimination, Hardy and his fellow Tuskegee alumni distinguished themselves in the skies over Europe in World War II. In this episode of "Veterans Chronicles," Hardy tells us what it was like to be part of that trailblazing unit. He also describes the integration of the Air Force and how he saw attitudes of those around him cha...
LCDR Jack Carr, U.S. Navy SEAL, Afghanistan & Iraq
February 13, 2020 21:38 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBGrowing up, Jack Carr had dreams of being a U.S. Navy SEAL and writing novels about the U.S. military. He's now successfully done both. In this episode of "Veterans Chronicles," Carr describes the difficulty of BUD/S training to become a SEAL and the mindset he used to get past any urges to quit. He describes his work boarding Iraqi ships off the coast of Iran, and his work as a sniper in the war zones. Carr also explains how he weaves his military experience into his novels, the lessons ...
Gen. Charles McGee, U.S. Air Force, World War II, Korea, Vietnam
February 06, 2020 03:02 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBYou saw him at the Super Bowl. You saw him at the State of the Union address. Now hear the amazing story of service to our nation from retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Charles McGee, one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. McGee joined the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. At the time, however, McGee and the other black pilots were deemed unworthy to be in units with their white counterparts. McGee details the outstanding service record of Tuskegee pilots in World War II, th...
Joseph Norcom, U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II
January 30, 2020 23:10 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBJoseph Norcom served as a waist gunner on 23 U.S. Army Air Corps bombing missions over Europe, primarily on B-17 bombers. In this interview with Greg Corombos, Norcom describes a typical mission as well as numerous harrowing missions during the final months of World War II in Europe. He also describes the camaraderie, the professionalism, and, yes, the hijinks of the crew members.
Charles Burgess King, U.S. Army, Iraq
January 23, 2020 21:39 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBRaised amid the turmoil and danger of a civil war in Liberia, Charles Burgess King came to the U.S. as a child. Upon graduation from high school, he went to college as a benefit of joining the U.S. Army National Guard. Just days into his first semester, King's unit was called to active duty and eventually deployed in Iraq. Working in administration, King was part of efforts to drastically improve the hygiene for U.S. forces there and also came up with the idea of secure rest stops for troo...
Tom Rice, U.S. Army Airborne, D-Day World War II
January 16, 2020 22:35 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThe first Americans to set foot in Europe on D-Day in June 1944 were the paratroopers, including the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division. California native Tom Rice was the first man from the 101st to jump out of his plane into the pitch black night over the Normandy coast. In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Rice tells host Greg Corombos about the difficulties of getting out of the plane, trying to find the rest of his unit scattered across the French countryside, and fight...
Bill Van Scoyoc, World Trade Center, 9/11
January 09, 2020 21:53 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBRick Rescorla served as a British paratrooper but after coming to the United States he joined the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of Vietnam. His heroism at the battle of Ia Drang is immortalized in "We Were Soldiers Once...And young." Rescorla served 27 years in service to our nation, retiring in 1990. After the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, Rescorla took on a security leadership role for Morgan Stanley, the largest tenant in the World Trade Center. Rescorla trained the tenants of the ...
Lt. Jason Redman, US Navy SEAL (Ret.), Afghanistan & Iraq
January 02, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBLt. Jason Redman spent eight years as an enlisted U.S. Navy SEAL, and was commissioned as a SEAL Officer in 2004. He completed combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2007, outside of Fallujah, Iraq, Lt. Redman's Assault Team came under heavy fire and he was severely wounded. While recovering at Bethesda Medical Center, Redman authored a bright orange sign on his door, which became a statement and symbol for wounded warriors everywhere. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star with Valor...
Daniel Durso, U.S. Army, WWII
December 26, 2019 17:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBDaniel Durso served in the U.S. Army during WWII in a Tank Battalion. He served in the European Theater and recounts his experiences fighting with his fellow soldiers and defeating the Nazis. Greg Corombos conducts the interview with Daniel.
Capt. Kevin Rosenblum, U.S. Army, Iraq War
December 19, 2019 23:22 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBU.S. Amy veteran Kevin Rosenblum shares his story of joining the ROTC program in college, never thinking he would end up in combat. A short time later, the 9/11 attacks changed everything. Kevin describes his preparation for war and the most intense moments of combat while in theater. He also details his struggles with post-traumatic stress, what helped him deal with it, and how he got to know President George W. Bush as he recovered.
Col. Joseph Peterburs, U.S. Air Force, WWII, Korea, Vietnam
December 12, 2019 21:04 - 39 minutes - 36 MBJoseph Peterburs was in seminary to be a priest, but the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor changed those plans. After being rejected by the U.S. Navy, Peterburs joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. By late 1944, he was in England and flying P-51's to escort bombing missions over mainland Europe. He flew 49 missions in all, but the last one is the most memorable. In this interview with Greg Corombos, Peterburs talks about his targeting of a German ME-262 that he believed he shot down, how he was t...
Lena King, 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion U.S. Army, World War II
December 05, 2019 22:43 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAs World War II in Europe unfolded, the U.S. Army encountered a massive backlog of mail for the troops. Officers knew that no mail for meant low morale, so the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion was born. This unit of African-American women in the Army was was sent to Birmingham, England, and tasked with organizing a three-year pile of mail in six months. They did it in three months. Then they tackled a similar mess in Rouen, France. Yet, when the women of the 6888 came home, there ...
Gene Kranz, U.S. Air Force, NASA Flight Director
November 26, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBGene Kranz grew up idolizing World War II pilots like Jimmy Doolittle and the Doolittle Raiders. Kranz later joined the U.S. Air Force, which would prepare him for an historic career at NASA. In this interview with Greg Corombos, Kranz talks about his Air Force work and then shares in great detail what it was like to be on the front lines of history as the flight director for the Gemini and Apollo programs, including the Apollo 11 moon landing and the rescue of Apollo 13. Don't miss this e...
Ray Lambert, U.S. Army Medic, First Wave Omaha Beach
November 21, 2019 23:08 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB"So I prayed that God would give me the strength to save this man. I wasn't really concerned about asking for my life, but I wanted to save this guy." On June 6, 1944, U.S. Army medic Ray Lambert came ashore in the first wave on Omaha Beach with the 1st Infantry Division, known as "The Big Red One." Lambert describes the carnage on the beach as the Germans hammered the American forces. Lambert was shot multiple times but kept administering aid to the fallen troops. Omaha Beach was his thi...
Adm. James Stavridis, U.S. Navy, Supreme Allied Commander of NATO
November 14, 2019 23:10 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBRetired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis shares his story of military service, from his plebe year at Annapolis to Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. In this conversation, Stavridis tells Greg Corombos why he went to the U.S. Naval Academy intending to be an infantry officer but instead pursued surface warfare. He also walks us through the military buildup of the 1980's, his important command assignments in the 1990's and beyond, and his various and vital roles during the wars in Iraq and...
Kyle Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps, Afghanistan, Medal of Honor
November 07, 2019 21:45 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBU.S. Marine Corps veteran Kyle Carpenter deployed to Afghanistan in the summer of 2010. Just before Thanksgiving, he was nearly killed after falling on a Taliban grenade to save his fellow Marines. In our conversation, Kyle describes the terrible events of that day. He also walks us through the amazing "domino of miracles" that kept him alive in the moments following the attack and all the way back to the U.S. Kyle discusses his very lengthy physical recovery and also the mental and emoti...
Ron Rosser, U.S. Army, Korea, Medal of Honor
October 31, 2019 20:49 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBU.S. Army veteran Ron Rosser joins us to share the story of his actions in the Korean War that earned him the Medal of Honor. Rosser joined the Army in the final days of World War II and was discharged before the Korean War broke out. But after his younger brother was killed in Korea, Rosser re-enlisted and served as a forward observer during many intense battles. Listen here as Rosser talks about his service, the seemingly impossible orders to take a hill held by the Chinese, and what he ...
Dillon Behr, U.S. Army Green Beret, Afghanistan & Iraq
October 21, 2019 19:41 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBU.S. Army Green Beret Dillon Behr shares his military journey, including the dramatic story if being severely wounded while pursuing an enemy target on the side of a mountain in Afghanistan in 2008. He also describes the excruciating evacuation once the fighting had stopped. Behr tells us why he joined the Army, why he pursued special forces, and what combat was like in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Finally, Behr shares how he decided to give back to other wounded soldiers following his succe...
Clint Hill, U.S. Army, U.S. Secret Service, Kennedy Assassination
October 10, 2019 21:16 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBClint Hill served this nation in the U.S. Army during the 1950's. Then, for nearly twenty years, he served as a U.S. Secret Service agent in five presidential administrations, starting with Dwight Eisenhower and concluding with Gerald Ford. During the Kennedy administration, Hill was assigned to protect First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and was the agent who jumped onto Kennedy's car in the moments following the shooting of JFK in Dallas in 1963. In this conversation, Mr. Hill shares his histo...
Paul Roach, U.S. Army, Korean War POW
October 03, 2019 22:23 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBPaul Roach served in the U.S. Army during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. While serving in Korea, Roach was held as a prisoner of war. In this 2017 conversation with Greg Corombos, Paul Roach discusses the brutal conditions in the prison camp, the chaplain who inspired the men during their darkest moments, and his many years of service to our nation.
Mary Jennings Hegar, U.S. Air Force, Afghanistan
September 26, 2019 21:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBU.S. Air Force veteran Mary Jennings Hegar shares her story of serving as a Medevac helicopter pilot in Afghanistan and the harrowing story of her crew needing to be rescued after coming under fire. In this interview with Greg Corombos, Hegar also tells the story of how she was refused an assignment because she was a woman and how she then became a leader in the effort to lift the ban on females serving in ground combat.
Mike Thornton, U.S. Navy SEAL, Medal of Honor, Vietnam
September 19, 2019 15:01 - 31 minutes - 29 MBRetired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Thornton shares his story of service from the Vietnam War. Thornton tells Greg Corombos about the challenge of SEAL (BUD/S) training and his actions from October 31, 1972, that earned him the Medal of Honor. Hear how Thornton and three others fended off 75 enemy fighters, how he ran across 500 yards of open ground under fire to save a fellow SEAL, and how he swam himself and others to safety after being wounded multiple times. And you'll hear the wonderful rea...
Col. Eugene Deatrick, U.S. Air Force, Vietnam
September 13, 2019 21:02 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBRetired U.S. Air Force Col. Eugene Deatrick, Jr. shares his impressive story of service. Col. Deatrick attended West Point during World War II, served as a test pilot measuring the impact of nuclear blasts, and later commanded the test pilot school at Edwards Air Force Base. In his conversation with Greg Corombos, Col. Deatrick also details the powerful story of helping to rescue an American POW in Vietnam and providing support to relieve an American unit from great peril.
Kevin Hermening, U.S. Marine Corps, Iran Hostage Crisis
September 06, 2019 22:56 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBNovember 4, 2019, will mark 40 years since the beginning of the Iranian hostage crisis. Islamic revolutionaries seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and held dozens of Americans hostage for the next 444 days. The youngest hostage was 20-year-old U.S Marine embassy guard Kevin Hermening. Kevin shares his powerful story of capture, survival, and freedom with Greg Corombos.
Daniel Durso, U.S. Army WWII Veteran
August 07, 2019 15:06 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBDaniel Durso served in the U.S. Army during WWII in a Tank Battalion. He served in the European Theater and recounts his experiences fighting with his fellow soldiers and defeating the Nazis. Greg Corombos conducts the interview with Daniel.
Amelia Cunningham, U.S. Air Force Veteran
July 30, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 53 MBAmelia Cunningham was one of the few black women to enlist in the U.S. Air Force in 1954. Still sharp and spunky at 85 years young, Ms. Cunningham reflects on her service, and a recent Honor Flight trip she made to Washington, DC.
David Lucier, Vietnam Veteran
July 16, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 58.3 MBDavid Lucier served in the Vietnam War as a Green Beret. Upon returning home, he experienced Post-Traumatic Stress, and had difficulty transitioning out of his military life. He eventually sought the care he needed and is an advocate for veterans coping with mental health challenges.
Wade Spann, Iraq Veteran
July 09, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBWade Spann is a Marine Corps veteran who served three tours in Iraq. He was in boot camp on September 11, 2001, and was among the first US Marines in Iraq. Following his service, he has become active in helping his fellow veterans find the support and resources they need while transitioning back into civilian life.
Marc Yablonka: Vietnam Bao Chi
July 02, 2019 15:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBMarc Yablonka is a military journalist and author. He has written for Stars and Stripes, Soldier of Fortune, Army Times, and previously worked for ABC and Reuters. He also served as a Public Affairs Officer with the U.S. Army's 40th Infantry Division Support Brigade. This conversation focuses on his book 'Vietnam Bao Chi: Warriors of Word and Film,' which brings together interviews with 35 combat correspondents who reported on the war in Vietnam.
Lt. Colonel Robert Friend, Tuskegee Airman
June 25, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBA veteran of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Colonel Robert Friend flew 142 combat missions with the famed unit and served as wingman to the unit's leader, the first African American general in the Air Force, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Lt. Col. Friend passed away on June 21, 2019 at age 99. We are honored to have had the opportunity to record his story, and we will remember his incredible legacy.