Ray McPadden spent almost two years on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border as part of a special operations unit of the Army Rangers. His experiences formed the basis for the soon to be released gut wrenching novel “And The Whole Mountain Burned.”
We celebrate the 243rd Birthday of the United States Marine Corps with best selling Author of “Echo in Ramadi” Scott Huesing. OORAH that’s alot of candles!
The “Well Done Comedian”. An IED took the lives of four of his comrades and left Bobby Henline with severe burns over 40% of his body. He could have given up. Instead he has turned to comedy as a way to help other survivors.
As a member of the CIA’s Global Response Staff, John Tiegen would spend 13 hours September 11, 2012 battling Islamic militants in Benghazi.
Army SSGT Clint Romesha was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan. His is just one of the stories featured in the newly released Netflix Series “Medal of Honor”.
The Reagan Legacy Foundation honors the history and sacrifice of many who served our country – as well as though who continue to do so. Foundation President Michael Reagan joins us to provide updates.
Air Force Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall practiced her craft in over 41 countries and deployed on three combat tours. Wounds received during her last tour forced her out of the military but her time in VA waiting rooms inspired her to a new mission; she has traveled coast-to-coast and documented over 6,500 other Veterans through her Veterans Portrait Project.
Oklahoma City firefighter Chris Fields carrying the lifeless body of infant Baylee Almon became the iconic image of the graphic horror of the 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building and led to years of PTSD struggles. Chris joins us to share how he overcame and what he is doing to help others.
Prof. Victor Davis Hanson is Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in residence in classics and military history at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He has authored or edited 24 books and is an expert on topics from the ancient Greek to modern day wars.
Matthew Marsden has played military characters in several movies including Blackhawk Down and Tranformers: Revenge of Fallen. He has been named a Kentucky Colonel in recognition of his support for the military. “I Am That Man” is his directorial debut and he joins us the same day as the film premiers.