The Importance of the Guard and Reserve
We discuss the critical role played by the National Guard and Reserves with retired Arizona Air National Guard Commander Major General Ted Maxwell.
The Heroism of Robert Lodge – Leonard “Lucky” Eckman
During the Vietnam War, Major Robert Lodge was the foremost expert on "Combat Tree". The top secret program gave our fighters and advantage over the North Vietnamese MIGs. After his aircraft was disabled in an aerial dogfight, Lodge told his weapons officer to eject. Knowing his own capture on potential revelation of the top secret knowledge he kept could endanger others, Lodge went down with his plane.His friend and fellow Vietnam combat pilot Leonard "Lucky" Eckman is working to have Lodge awared the Medal of Honor.
Preventing Military Suicide – Lt. Col. Angela Stephens
During post partum depression, Lt. Col. Angelina Stephens began experiencing suicidal ideations. Despite potential risks to her career, she went very public with her story in order to help others.
Havok Journal Update – Charles Faint
Charles Faint joins us for another interesting discussion of topics featured on the Havok Journal.
The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11
Producer Chris Meek and Director Michael Gier join us to discuss a new 9/11 documentary set to release on the 25th Anniversary of the attacks.
Special Operations Warrior Foundation – Clayton Hutmacher
Major General (US Army Retired) Clayton Hutmacher served in the Army for forty years - much of it in the Special Operations Community.He now leads the Special Operations Warrior Foundation which provides support for Spec. Ops families who have a loved one killed or severely injured.