“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.
Marty Skovlund, Jr is a former Army Ranger, Author, Film Producer and currently Executive Editor of Coffee or Die Magazine. Marty just returned from covering the war in Ukraine.
What began as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has now grown to honoring our heroes 365 days a year. Carry the Load President and CEO Stephen Holley joins us.
Retired Air Force Colonel James “Nick” Nichols, Jr. flew over 100 combat sorties. He currently serves as Exec. VP of Operations for the Folds of Honor Foundation. Nick will give us an updated on this wonderful organization and their programs.
You have probably seen Jennifer Marshall on television in “Stranger Things”, “Reacher” and “Hawaii Five-O”. But did you know she was also a firefighter, forklift operator and aircraft handler in the Navy?
When most young men his age would be graduating from college, Harper Coleman was wading ashore at Utah Beach, holding his 36 lb. machine gun over his head. He would go on to liberate Paris, fight in the Huertgen Forest and be awarded a Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. A D-Day special with this wonderful 100 year old Veteran!
Sentinels of Freedom was founded to assist severely wounded, post 9-11 Veterans in their efforts to become productive, self sufficient members of their communities as they transition back to civilian life. Chairman & CEO Mike Conklin joins us to share more.