The remains of THOUSANDS of our veterans languish forgotten in locations across the US. The Missing in America Project locates, identifies and inters these remains with the proper honors earned by our veterans. Ed Torres (US Army Retired), Southern AZ Coordinator, Missing in America Project
Crew No. 1 (Plane #40-2344, target Tokyo): 34th Bombardment Squadron, Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, pilot; Lt. Richard E. Cole, copilot; Lt. Henry A. Potter, navigator; SSgt. Fred A. Braemer, bombardier; SSgt. Paul J. Leonard, flight engineer/gunner. (U.S. Air Force photo) On April 18, 1942 sixteen B-25 bombers launched off the deck of the USS Hornet destined for Tokyo. This "one way" mission later became known as the "Doolittle Raid" and was a huge morale boost to a [...]
Aaron Plumb (L) and Bill McCurtis (R) They were an iconic part of western US history - worthy of a two hour show. The Buffalo Soldiers Aaron Plumb - 10th Calvary Troop Bill McCurtis - 9th Memorial US Calvary
Photo Credit: Virgin Galactic Col. Keith Colmer has logged 5,100 flight hours in 74 different aircraft! He was chosen one of the first test pilots for the Virgin Galactic spacecraft.
The pilot and co-pilot of the para-rescue team that pulled "Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell off that mountainside in Afghanistan share their first person recollections about the mission in a two part series. In the summer of 2005, a four man team of Navy SEALS were sent on a mission to photograph or possibly capture a high level Taliban leader. The mission went horribly wrong and three members of the SEALs team were killed. The fourth team member, Marcus Luttrell was [...]
Command Chief Master Sergeant Gerardo Tapia retired as the top enlisted airman at Air Education and Training Command, responsible for the training of over 293,000 students per year. Chief Tapia discusses the "Wingman" concept and how those principals can apply to civilian lives as well.
He flew missions in Korea, Vietnam and over the Soviet Union during the Cold War, eventually achieving the rank of four star General. General Earl T. O’Loughlin shares some interesting stories of his time in service to our nation.
The Joint Enabling Capabilities Command is a unit of the United States Transportation Command. JECC provides mission- tailored packages on short notice to Combatant Commanders. They are a great example of military capabilities used to assist in humanitarian missions. They bring unique capabilities to areas that have been devastated. Major Stacie Shafran and her 12 person team were dispatched to the Philippines to assist after super typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded. 6,352 persons were [...]