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.
Dr. Appel (L) and Dr. Carmona (R) There are a select group of Warriors who are trained to both take AND save lives; they are “Warrior Healers” Dr. Josh Appel – USAF Para rescue – PJ on “Lone Survivor” mission Dr. Richard Carmona – 17th Surgeon General of the United States & Vietnam Special Forces medic
The Battle of Monroe's Crossroads was the last large cavalry battle of the US Civil War - and yet one of the least examined. It is a story FULL of unique characters! Award Winning Author Eric Wittenberg has written 16 books with a principle focus upon the plight of the everyday cavalryman during The Civil War.
We all take oaths..but what is the power and importance of a MILITARY OATH? Regular contributor Col. Kent Laughbaum (USAF Retired) shares his thoughts.
Kathryn Atwood has authored three different books about women heroes of World War I and II. She discusses her motivation for recounting these stories and shares how the story of one of the greatest woman heroes of the second World War ALMOST never got told.
Third in "The Friday Pilots" interviews series - Bill "BossHawg" Pitts. Bill flew Forward Air Controller Missions in an OV-10 over Vietnam. One of the first pilots to transition to an operational A-10 Squadron, he flew the aircraft in the "Gunsmoke" competition and was one of the first A-10 pilots sent in to develop battle plans for Desert Shield/Desert Storm.