Black History Month is a chance to celebrate and honor Black Americans who trailblazed paths for future generations. Among those trailblazers are the Tuskegee Airmen.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran John Byrne, who served as a pilot during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Gale Garman, who served as an anti-tank gunner in the European theater during World War II.
On his 100th birthday, today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Ken Casanega, who turned down an NFL offer to become an aviator during World War II.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles M. Amsler, who served during World War II from January 1943 to December 1945.
During National Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ruben Rivers, who received a Medal of Honor for actions in WWII.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Lester H. Aufmuth, who was a pilot and as a prisoner of war for 19 months during World War II.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Max E. Mabry, who served as an aviation cadet during World War II and instructor during the Korean War.
On his 100th birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Roy Lee Grover, who 57 combat missions in New Guinea during World War II.
In this episode of our podcast, you'll meet Bibiana. Bibiana was a small, elderly woman in the hospital when she was interviewed for this story. But as we like to say about the Veterans we interview, "You never know who's behind that door." Her story truly astounded us, and we're glad to preserve it here.
WWII Veteran Milton Zaczek celebrated his 101st birthday in November. A few weeks later, he received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Born during the Spanish Influenza, this was his second pandemic.
Almost 94,000 Americans were held as prisoners-of-war in Europe during World War II. In this episode of the "My Life, My Story" podcast, you'll hear the story of Harry Johnson, who managed to escape.