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Brigadier General John "Doc" Bahnsen
A two-tour veteran of Vietnam, "Doc" Bahnsen earned a reputation as one of the hardest-fighting and bravest officers of the war, commanding soldiers on the ground and in the air. Among his many decor…
Published on 12 years, 11 months ago
LCDR Joseph P. Vaghi
Joseph Vaghi served as Beachmaster on the Easy Red Sector of Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. As Beachmaster, he was a "traffic cop" of sorts, directing men and materiel from their landing crafts …
Published on 12 years, 11 months ago
Sgt. 1st Class Ronald E. Rosser
In this episode of Veterans Chronicles, host Gene Pell speaks with Sgt. 1st Class Ronald E. Rosser, Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War. Joining the Army in 1946 for a three-year enlistment at…
Published on 13 years, 4 months ago
Pat Sajak & Keni Thomas
This special edition of Veterans Chronicles features two veterans whose military service helped to launch them into careers in entertainment. Pat Sajak has become a household name as host of "Wheel o…
Published on 14 years, 5 months ago
Profiles in Valor - Sgt. Fernando Franco
Sgt. Fernando Franco was one of 60 "warrior citizens" of the Army Reserve to take his re-enlistment oath at a special ceremony at the National Archives as part of the Reserve's 103rd anniversary. Fra…
Published on 14 years, 5 months ago
2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne):
This special episode features four veterans of the elite, but forgotten, 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) - the only all-black Ranger unit in U.S. Army history - which saw action in the Korean …
Published on 14 years, 5 months ago
Profiles in Valor - Major Barry Perriatt
Maj. Barry Periatt, an Army Reserve Soldier and a Purple Heart recipient, was one of the Soldier Heroes who was honored at the 2011 Army All-American Bowl Game in San Antonio, Texas. The annual event…
Published on 14 years, 5 months ago
Colonel Jimmie Kanaya
This week's guest is retired U.S. Army Colonel Jimmie Kanaya, a recipient of the Silver Star for actions while serving with the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. A combat medic …
Published on 14 years, 7 months ago
Captain James Warner
James Warner was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and awarded his Naval Flight Officer wings in January, 1966. A year later, the young officer was ordered to Vietnam, w…
Published on 14 years, 9 months ago
Profiles In Valor - SGT Laramie Long
SGT Laramie Long, a pastor at his local church, is a two-tour veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan with the 287th Combat HET Company. He began his military career as he reported to basic training on Septe…
Published on 14 years, 9 months ago