Stories

Veteran Heroes

The men and women who served — in their own words and through the memories of those who love them.

The Long Way Home The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Second LieutenantDavid Leslie Bowman Second Lieutenant David Leslie Bowman was the last…

The Weight of Rank What it means to rise through the ranks & be a true leader with Major General Peggy Poore…

An America Worth Saving Michael “Mak” Makatura on the Fightin’ Tenth, ordinary heroism, and the quiet courage that holds a nation together…

Sharing the Air Jay Tobin’s Story Jay doesn’t hesitate when you ask what guides his life. He gestures to the wall above…

Eugene Bailey: A Man Made of Choices How Eugene “Gene” Bailey built a life of integrity, leadership, and a legacy that outlives…

Born To Fly, Built To Lead: The Legacy and Lessons of Colonel Rob Dotson, USAF (Ret.) Some stories begin with a single…

Murl James Eastman: A Storm, a Promise, and a Life of Service Some stories of heroism are not written in medals or…

Vince Speranza: Beer, Bastogne & The Battle of the Bulge December 1944. Bastogne was buried under snow, its forests and roads frozen…

Tom Rice & The Origin of Praesidus A Jump Into History The night of June 6, 1944, was anything but silent over…

Diz Laird: The Ace of Two Oceans Dean Samuel “Diz” Laird didn’t just fly, he soared into history. Known as the “Ace…

Bud Anderson: Triple Ace At 101 years old, Clarence Emil “Bud” Anderson doesn’t just carry medals and accolades, he carries stories. Stories…

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