World War II’s Operation Halyard is considered the greatest rescue mission of American Airmen in our history. Air National Guard combat Veteran and best selling author Thomas Young will tell us the story.
Ayman Kafel’s family escaped TWO civil wars before coming to USA. He enlisted immediately following the 9/11 attacks and continues to serve his community as a Law Enforcement officer.
Navy Veteran Paula Pedene thought she had found the perfect job in public affairs at the Phoenix Veteran’s hospital. But when she moved to expose poor leadership she was thrust into a nightmare of a David vs Goliath story.
In 2014 Vince Gibson has just restored a 1969 El Camino when he was approached by a Veteran who had lost both legs to an IED. The Veteran commented that he wished he could have a “cool car like that”. With the help of buddy Scott Jones, American Warrior Garage was founded with the mission of “Restoring our heroes lives, one hot rod at a time.”
After a 26 year career in law enforcement, Glen Williams now trains other officer in everything from active shooter response to underwater evidence diving.
“Dutch” Moyer served 30 years in the United States Army – 25 of them in the elite Special Operations Command. He now provides training to military, law enforcement, corporations and civilians.
John “Lucky” Luckadoo survived 25 missions at a B-17 pilot in World War II. His amazing story is told by three time New York Times bestselling co-author Kevin Maurer in the forthcoming book “Damn Lucky”.
In 2006 Gina Elise became frustrated at news articles about under-funded Veteran’s healthcare and older Veterans who lay in bed day after day never receiving visitors.
Inspired by her grandfather’s service in World War II she founded Pin-Ups For Vets to raise funds for hospitalized Veterans and brighten up Veteran’s days. Their calendar features female service members in vintage “Pin-Up” style photos.
Richard Evans earned the nickname “Eager” while an aviation cadet. He flew 54 missions in North Africa, Italy and other German held territory and one mission in Japan. He was selected to pilot the B-17 “won” by British General Montgomery in a bet. His family has compiled his correspondence and personal recollections in a wonderful new book written by his daughter Barbara Kinnear.
