Special Investigations in Panama
The mission of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations is to identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, intelligence and terrorist threats to the Air Force, Department of Defense and the US Government. OSI was created in 1948 and is patterned after the FBI. They currently have over 2,000 military and civilian agents working across the globe. “John Smith” (not his real name) served 13 years in the OSI. He originally started in Air Rescue and Recovery supporting the Titan II missile silos at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Smith found himself “without a job” when the Titan II program was discontinued. [...]
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
The mission of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations is to identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, intelligence and terrorist threats to the Air Force, Department of Defense and the US Government.Special Agent "John Smith" (not his real name) performed counter-intelligence work in Panama and helped build the case against Manuel Noriega.
The Soldier’s Child Foundation – Daryl Mackin
The Soldier's Child Foundation provides support for the children of fallen warriors. They currently serve over 5,000 children in all 50 states.Navy Veteran and creator of the foundation, Daryl Mackin joins us.
Land 4 Heroes Lodge – Colton James
Country music artist Colton James has always held a deep respect for those who serve in the military and first responder communities.He is leading an initiative to build a 15,000 square foot lodge in southern Virginia where these families can reconnect and relax in the great outdoors.
“I Married the War” – Ken & Betty Rodgers
Independent filmmakers Ken & Betty Rodgers have produced a powerful new documentary titled "I Married the War". The film tells the stories of 11 military wives whose lives were forever changed when their spouses returned from combat.Ken Rodgers saw combat in Vietnam with the Marine Corps and was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received at the Battle of Khe San.
“Flying in the Face of Fear” – A10 Pilot Kim Campbell
A-10 pilot Kim Campbell's aircraft was hit by a surface to air missile over Baghdad, knocking out the planes hydraulics. She was able to nurse her badly damaged plane 300 miles back to base. Maintainers counted more than 600 holes in her aircraft.Kim would be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for that mission.