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Veterans Chronicles

Veterans Chronicles tells the stories of America's greatest heroes in their own words.

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Michael Durant & The Story of SFC Jared Monti

Michael Durant & The Story of SFC Jared Monti

This week's episode features two of the most acclaimed stories of modern war. The first guest, Michael Durant, was the A... Read more

18 Dec 2009

43mins

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John Robert Slaughter

John Robert Slaughter

In this edition, hear the chronicle of Bob Slaughter, who wrote the memoir "Omaha Beach and Beyond..." which recounts th... Read more

10 Dec 2009

36mins

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B.G. Burkett

B.G. Burkett

B.G. Burkett served in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969, earning the Bronze Star Medal. For the past decade, the now military r... Read more

28 Jan 2010

36mins

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The Black Sheep Squadron

The Black Sheep Squadron

This week, Gene's four guests are all veterans of World War II, all Marines, all pilots and all members of the original... Read more

24 Feb 2008

35mins

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Lt. General Hal Moore

Lt. General Hal Moore

Hal Moore is co-author of the acclaimed book "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young," and is one of the most distinguished v... Read more

2 Oct 2009

37mins

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Nicholas Irving

Nicholas Irving

Former U.S. Army Ranger Nicholas Irving spent six years with the Army's Special Operations 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ra... Read more

22 Jan 2015

36mins

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Col. Clarence "Bud" Anderson

Col. Clarence "Bud" Anderson

One of the most acclaimed pilots of World War II, Bud Anderson scored 16.25 victories in his P-51 Mustang, Old Crow, ove... Read more

16 Feb 2011

42mins

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"Buck" Compton and Mickey Rooney

"Buck" Compton and Mickey Rooney

In this episode, Gene Pell is joined by two of America's most recognizable veterans of World War II, Lynn "Buck" Compton... Read more

7 Jul 2009

36mins

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Cdr. Richard Jadick - On Call In Hell

Cdr. Richard Jadick - On Call In Hell

Imagine being a doctor working in in a emergency room with explosions and bombs going off all around you. That's what h... Read more

9 Feb 2008

35mins

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Colonel Jimmie Kanaya

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 w... Read more

18 May 2011

58mins

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Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin

This week's guest is one of the most recognizable veterans of the last century - Buzz Aldrin. A retired Air Force colone... Read more

16 Dec 2010

39mins

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Col. Carroll Glines - The Doolittle Raid

Col. Carroll Glines - The Doolittle Raid

During the darkest days of World War II in April, 1942, then-Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle led a daring raid on the Japanese ... Read more

9 Feb 2008

14mins

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Bob Caron

Bob Caron

This week, guest host Dr. Lewis Sorley speaks with Robert Caron, the pilot of the last helicopter to evacuate Saigon pri... Read more

18 Dec 2009

35mins

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Pat Sajak & Keni Thomas

Pat Sajak & Keni Thomas

This special edition of Veterans Chronicles features two veterans whose military service helped to launch them into care... Read more

28 Jul 2011

37mins

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Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon

Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon

Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon joins guest-host Dr. Lewis Sorley in this week's edition of Veterans ... Read more

31 Jan 2011

27mins

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Leonard Lomell & Jack Kuhn

Leonard Lomell & Jack Kuhn

June 6, 1944: D-Day. Among the major targets of the Allied invasion forces were the large German guns based near Pointe ... Read more

19 Jun 2009

43mins

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Emanuel "Manny" Mandel

Emanuel "Manny" Mandel

Emanuel "Manny" Mandel was born in Riga, Latvia in 1936, shortly before Europe was engulfed in war. His family then move... Read more

17 Jun 2016

42mins

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Walter Ehlers

Walter Ehlers

Walter Ehlers is a World War II Veteran who participated in the invasion or North Africa. He would go on to earn the na... Read more

16 Oct 2009

37mins

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John Weston, 758th Tank Battalion

John Weston, 758th Tank Battalion

World War II veteran John Weston joined the U.S. Army in 1941 as part of the 758th Tank Battalion. The 758th was the fir... Read more

19 Dec 2016

37mins

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Harley Reynolds

Harley Reynolds

This week's guest is Harley Reynolds, veteran of the 1st Infantry Division during World War II. Joining the Army prior t... Read more

3 Aug 2009

44mins

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