Jenny La Sala read letters sent home by her father during his World War II service. And she read the letters sent home from Vietnam by her husband Jim Markson...and she saw parallels. An interesting look into the thoughts and challenges faced by Warriors – no matter which war they fought.
In the second episode of Navy SEAL Ryan Job’s story, Robert Vera and Zack Kitchen are joined by Buddy Rake (US Navy Retired) – the attorney that represented Job’s wife in his VERY FIRST media interview about this case.
Navy SEAL Ryan Job was on a rooftop in Ramadi with Chris Kyle when a sniper’s bullet struck him in the face. Though blinded, Job would survive and go on to live an inspirational life – climbing Mt. Rainier, training for a triathlon and even hunting big game. He lived as an inspiration to all who met him until…a hospital mistake took his life. In part I we are joined by: Robert Vera, Author of “A Warrior’s Faith” Commander Zach [...]
NEVER wish a service member a “Happy” Memorial Day and other things that civilians need to know. Gold Star Mom and Havok Journal contributor Scoti Domeij shares her thoughts. Charles from Tucson Map and Flag reminds us about flag protocol on this holiday.
During the Second World War, a select group of young men were recruited for a specific purpose. Most shared a unique bond; their families had fled the Nazi menace and they knew the cultures, languages and traditions of the countries that the allies would soon invade. They were trained in psychological warfare and military intelligence; becoming known as “The Ritchie Boys” Guy Stern and Victor Brombert, two of the Original Ritchie Boys tell their stories.
Sebastian Junger never wore the uniform but he HAS seen war up close. As an award winning journalist and special correspondent at ABC news, he has covered many conflicts. His documentary “Restrepo” about his time embedded with a US Army unit in the Korengal valley of Afghanistan was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. His other film credits include “Korengal” and “Which Way is the Front Line From Here?” Junger [...]
He flew 901 hours of combat over Vietnam in the F-4 Phantom - most of it at night. He also flew combat patrols over northern & southern Iraq and in Bosnia. Lt. General Eugene Santarelli - one of "The Friday Pilots"
A desire for a '56 Chevy brought him to the Air Force. His career took him from combat missions in Vietnam to Desert Storm. A great story teller, "Friday Pilots" contributor Rob Van Sice.
Jeff Struecker was a 24 year old sergeant and member of one of our nation’s most elite fighting forces. In 1993 he was assigned to Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu as part of the 75th Ranger Regiment. He participated in the Battle of Mogadishu, dramatized on the big screen in the movie “Blackhawk Down.” Struecker led the three vehicle convoy that returned wounded Ranger Pvt. Todd Blackburn to base through intense fire. In was in his Humvee that the first [...]
They are members of an exclusive club - of which NO ONE wants to be a member. They are mothers who have lost a son or daughter in battle. Scoti Springfield Domeij lost her son - Sgt 1st Class Kristoffer Domeij on his 14th deployment to Afhanistan. If you or someone you know has suffered a loss, check out the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.