Podcast

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.

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.

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.