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Losing An Arm in Iraq: SPC Danielle Green 35:14

9d ago35:14

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Specialist Danielle Green served in Iraq with the Military Police Corps as a gunner. On May 25th, 2004, she was hit by a homemade RPG on a rooftop. She lost her left forearm and hand in the blast. Prior to enlisting at the age of 25, Green played basketball at Notre Dame, and worked as a teacher. In this interview, Green talks about her service, th…

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Christmas During the Battle of the Bulge: 1st Lt. Belton Cooper 16:37

15d ago16:37

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Lieutenant Belton cooper served in World War II as a ordnance officer. He and his team were tasked with recovering damaged allied tanks, often from behind enemy lines, and repairing them. In this special holiday episode, he describes a chaotic air raid around Christmastime of 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge. [Editor’s Note: Peep is another nam…

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Honoring the Lives Lost at Pearl Harbor: MSgt. Richard Fiske 35:17

21d ago35:17

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“I want peace so bad that it hurts.” Master Sergeant Richard Fiske served in the Marines during World War II as a bugler. He was stationed on the USS West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor, and watched as the Japanese planes dropped the first torpedoes. He also served in the Battle of Iwo Jima. "’By God,’ he says, "This is a hell of a way …

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A Frozen Thanksgiving: Bill Boldenweck 20:43

30d ago20:43

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Bill Boldenweck served in the Korean War with the Marine Corps. In this interview, he talks about the harsh conditions of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, which he was sent to the day after Thanksgiving. Editor’s Note: Boldenweck’s rank at the time of the battle, and at the time of his retirement, are unknown. Make sure to check out the Documentary.…

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The First Man Into Normandy: Col. Vito S. Pedone 22:11

1M ago22:11

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Colonel Vito S. Pedone served in World War II as a Pathfinder Pilot. Pathfinders were paratroopers that dropped into enemy territory first, tasked with setting up signals that would direct the rest of the paratrooper fleet into the correct landing zones. Since they were often the first soldiers sent across enemy lines, this was an incredibly danger…

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Crashing into France: 1st Sgt. Bill Lumsden 25:45

1M ago25:45

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1st Sergeant Bill Lumsden served in World War II as a Paratrooper and Pathfinder. Pathfinders were paratroopers that dropped into enemy territory first, tasked with setting up signals that would direct the rest of the paratrooper fleet into the correct landing zones. Since they were often the first soldiers sent across enemy lines, this was an incr…

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Dropping Into Bastogne: Pfc. John Agnew 28:54

2M ago28:54

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Private First Class John Agnew served in World War II as a Paratrooper and Pathfinder. Pathfinders were paratroopers that dropped into enemy territory first, tasked with setting up signals that would direct the rest of the paratrooper fleet into the correct landing zones. Since they were often the first soldiers sent across enemy lines, this was an…

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The Pressure of Command: RADM Michael Smith 43:27

2M ago43:27

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Rear Admiral Michael Smith first served as a nuclear engineer in the Navy. After his first tour, he attended graduate school in order to qualify for command. He first gained command of the USS Porter (a destroyer) in 2005. Check out the Documentary.tv YouTube Channel to see incredible stories like this combined with rare, authentic battlefield foot…

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A Pilot in Civilian Clothes: Lt Col Greg Wilson 50:07

2M ago50:07

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Lieutenant Colonel Greg Wilson served in Vietnam & Laos as a Forward Air Controller. As a Forward Air Controller, it was his job to coordinate airstrikes, and ensure that no friendly troops were hit. After less than six months in Vietnam, he joined the classified Steve Canyon Program (Project 404), also known as the Ravens. Laos was technically neu…

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The Capture of U-505: QMS2 Don Carter 32:16

2M ago32:16

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Signalman 2nd Class Don Carter served on the USS Guadalcanal in World War II. The ship hunted U-Boats, which had terrorized American convoys in the Atlantic. As a signalman, it was his job to use flags and lights to send messages to other vessels. On June 4th, 1944, the Guadalcanal spotted and captured U-Boat 505, the only one obtained by the U.S. …

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Special Forces & Drone Warfare: LTC Daniel Pace Part II 30:45

3M ago30:45

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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Pace served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He first deployed to Afghanistan at the beginning of the War on Terror as an infantryman, then redeployed to Afghanistan in ‘03. After attending officer candidate school, Pace then deployed to Iraq as a company executive officer in ‘07. Pace then decided to join the U.S. Army Spec…

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The War on Terror Begins: LTC Daniel Pace Part I 53:22

3M ago53:22

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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Pace served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He first deployed to Afghanistan at the beginning of the War on Terror as an infantryman, then redeployed to Afghanistan in ‘03. After attending officer candidate school, Pace then deployed to Iraq as a company executive officer in ‘07. Pace then decided to join the U.S. Army Spec…

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The Inception of the Pathfinders: LTG John Norton 46:25

3M ago46:25

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Lieutenant General John Norton served in the US Army as a Pathfinder and paratrooper during World War II. He commanded the 505 regimental combat team and completed four jumps during the war, including during the Invasion of Sicily, the Invasion of Italy, the Invasion of Normandy, and Operation Market Garden. He also participated in the Battle of th…

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18 Year Old Medic in Vietnam: Lawrence Araujo 24:25

3M ago24:25

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Lawrence Araujo served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. He arrived in Vietnam three weeks after the 1968 Tet Offensive, and spent a year with the infantry as a medic. He then decided to extend his tour, and chose to work in the emergency room at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long Bhin. Editor’s Note: Araujo’s rank at the time of his retirement is unknown. …

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Pathfinder On D-Day: Pfc. Robert Earl Sechrist 1:01:27

4M ago1:01:27

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Private First Class Robert Earl Sechrist served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and pathfinder during World War II. As a Pathfinder, Secrist was one of the first men to parachute into France before the invasion of Normandy, tasked with guiding other Paratroopers to their landing zone. As he landed in France, Sechrist’s parachute got stuck in a he…

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Operation Ivory Coast: MAJ George Petrie 25:57

4M ago25:57

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Major George Petrie served in the U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam. He was a member of MACV-SOG, and was the first soldier to hit the ground during the Son Tay Raid. MACV or “Military Assistance Command, Vietnam”, was a highly classified, multi-service special operations unit consisting in part of US Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, and CIA pers…

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Stories From the Aid Tent: SGM Ben Hasley 33:19

4M ago33:19

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Sergeant Major Ben Hasley served in Korea and Vietnam as a medic. In this interview he tells the stories of his service in combat and in the aid tent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project

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Hostage Rescue in the Philippines: CPT Gene Yu 48:41

4M ago48:41

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Captain Gene Yu is a West Point graduate and served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets). He was initially kicked out of SERE school for breaking protocol and ordering pizza during a training exercise- a story that garnered a lot of attention within the special forces community. Yu was eventually permitted to finish his training, and he d…

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The Battle of Makin: LtCol Howard Stidham 1:00:14

4M ago1:00:14

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Lieutenant Colonel Howard Stidam served in World War II with the Marine Raiders, a special ops force that specialized in amphibious guerilla warfare. In this interview, he recounts The Battle of Makin, the Long Patrol in Guadalcanal, and the Bougainville Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Class Anchorman to Commander: CDR Bobby Reshad Jones 36:30

5M ago36:30

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Commander Bobby Reshad Jones served in the US Navy from 2001 to 2023. He attended the United State Naval Academy, where he played football, and graduated last in his class, making him the “Anchorman” per USNA tradition. After shaking President George W. Bush’s hand at graduation, CDR Jones was so elated about successfully graduating that he hugged …

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The Fires of Pearl Harbor: MM2c Martin Shew 20:53

5M ago20:53

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Machinist Mate 2nd Class Martin Shew served on the USS Arizona, a battleship that suffered insurmountable damage during the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Shew was on his way back to the Arizona when the attack began. Before he could reach the ship, a Japanese bomb detonated the ship’s magazines, causing a massive explosion on board and dealing significan…

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Fighting in the Solomon Islands: Capt Frank Guidone 42:10

5M ago42:10

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Captain Frank Guidone served in World War II with the Marine Raiders, a special ops force that specialized in amphibious guerilla warfare. In this interview, he recounts his service in the Solomon islands, including the Battle of Edson’s Ridge, the New Georgia campaign, and the Matanikau Offensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Escaping the USS Arizona: GM3 Donald Gay Stratton 23:24

5M ago23:24

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Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer Donald Gay Stratton was on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He directed four 5-inch guns before an armor-piercing bomb hit the ship, sending up a 600 ft wall of flame. Stratton suffered burns on nearly 60% of his body. “The skin on our arms just came off like big socks,” he recalls. After an e…

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SPOTLIGHT: Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington 27:34

6M ago27:34

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Gregory “Pappy” Boyington was a legendary WWII fighter pilot. He is credited with destroying 28 Japanese aircraft, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor- but his legacy has been tainted by his abuse of alcohol and a historically inaccurate TV portrayal. Today in a special episode of Warriors In Their Own Words, we’ll be hearing from two men who kne…

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Brothers in Arms Part III: SSgt Nick Bennett 40:30

6M ago40:30

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Brothers in Arms is a special three-part series that tells the stories of SgtMaj Dan Miller and SSgt Nick Bennett, two Iraq War vets whose lives were forever changed by a deadly rocket attack. Today, in the final part of this series, you’ll hear SSgt Bennett share his side of the story. Bennett also deployed to Iraq with the Marine Corps, initially…

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Losing An Arm in Iraq: SPC Danielle Green 35:14

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Christmas During the Battle of the Bulge: 1st Lt. Belton Cooper 16:37

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Honoring the Lives Lost at Pearl Harbor: MSgt. Richard Fiske 35:17

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A Frozen Thanksgiving: Bill Boldenweck 20:43

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The First Man Into Normandy: Col. Vito S. Pedone 22:11

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Crashing into France: 1st Sgt. Bill Lumsden 25:45

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Dropping Into Bastogne: Pfc. John Agnew 28:54

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The Pressure of Command: RADM Michael Smith 43:27

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A Pilot in Civilian Clothes: Lt Col Greg Wilson 50:07

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The Capture of U-505: QMS2 Don Carter 32:16

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Special Forces & Drone Warfare: LTC Daniel Pace Part II 30:45

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The War on Terror Begins: LTC Daniel Pace Part I 53:22

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The Inception of the Pathfinders: LTG John Norton 46:25

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18 Year Old Medic in Vietnam: Lawrence Araujo 24:25

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Pathfinder On D-Day: Pfc. Robert Earl Sechrist 1:01:27

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Operation Ivory Coast: MAJ George Petrie 25:57

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Stories From the Aid Tent: SGM Ben Hasley 33:19

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Hostage Rescue in the Philippines: CPT Gene Yu 48:41

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The Battle of Makin: LtCol Howard Stidham 1:00:14

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Class Anchorman to Commander: CDR Bobby Reshad Jones 36:30

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The Fires of Pearl Harbor: MM2c Martin Shew 20:53

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Fighting in the Solomon Islands: Capt Frank Guidone 42:10

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Escaping the USS Arizona: GM3 Donald Gay Stratton 23:24

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SPOTLIGHT: Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington 27:34

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Brothers in Arms Part III: SSgt Nick Bennett 40:30

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