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.
The B-17 Susan Ruth and her crew were shot down over Belgium on Feb. 8, 1944. Through meticulous research of personal correspondence, diaries and interviews, Steve Snyder has compiled the complete story of his father, fellow crew members and the brave members of the underground who helped them.
Steve began his career at the White House Communications Agency working in the Ford & Carter administrations. He then transitioned to the Secret Service. He was awarded his Green Beret in 1986.
His book “Shadow Tier” is a real page turner!
