The “new” USS America (LHA-6) is the fourth warship to bear the name of our nation. This state of the art amphibious assault ship is not scheduled to be commissioned until October, but our American Warrior listeners receive a special preview. Photo credit Phil Konstantin Calling in live from aboard the USS America are Master Chief Steve Kennedy and Electricians Mate Third Class Jacob Smith. Chief Kennedy is the Senior Enlisted Engineer for the USS America and is [...]
Noted Naval Historian Robert Cressman recounts one of the most significant battles of World War II in the Pacific – the Battle of Midway. "A Glorious Page in our History" is Cressman's book about the Battle of Midway
Did you know there are "Air Force One" M&M's? The missions and role of the US Air Force Security Forces. Major Richard Martin, Commander of the 99th Security Forces Squadron – selected 2013 best in entire US Air Force.
He served over two decades in the US Navy and rose to rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer…all the while hiding a deep secret. John suffered from Cerebral Palsy but he would NOT let that prevent him from fulfilling his dream to serve our nation. John Quinn - Motivational Speaker and Author of “Someone Like Me”
“These things we do..that others may live,” is the motto of USAF Rescue Forces. That Others May Live Foundation has provided support for USAF Rescue Warriors and Families since 2002. Guests: James "Yogi" McElhenney - Exec. Director Laura Lerdall - Deputy Exec. Director for Operations
The City of Tucson is recognized as having one of the best "namesake" relationships in the entire US Navy with the USS Tucson, a Los Angeles class fast attack submarine. Commander Mike Beckette and Chief of the Boat John Adams call in with updates from the submarine.
Morris on duty at a Titan II missile silo. She was prepared to launch a nuclear strike if the orders came...fortunately they never did. Titan II Missile Crew Commander Yvonne Morris discusses the duties and psychology of being a member of our Nuclear Forces.
They are "America's Ambassadors in Blue" and their aerobatic demonstrations have been thrilling audiences since 1953. Major Blaine Jones "Thunderbird 5" is the team's Lead Solo Pilot. He explains why the number on his flight suit is upside down and other interesting facts about the Thunderbirds.
Debecka Pass was a historic battle by many standards. Some even call it "The Alamo" of the Iraq War. In what is now considered by many a pivotal point in modern combat, two Green Beret A-Teams and their Peshmerga allies were confronted by a significantly larger force of tanks and armored vehicles. Superior tactics - and the first battlefield use of the Javelin anti-tank missile resulted in a victory for the US forces. Frank Antenori was a member of one [...]
Scott Dearduff is a former Air Force Security Forces Command Chief and retired as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the entire 9th Air Force. He has authored several books including "Chief: My Journey Through Iraq at the Peak of the War"