Carl Cooper (Colonel, Marine Corps)
Today we feature Colonel Carl Cooper, the first veteran photographed by Jeff Rease. He had a remarkable 38-year tenure with the Marine Corps. A valiant warrior, he faced fierce battles in WWII's Pacif...
2 Nov 202314min
Jerome Wilner (Second Lieutenant, Army) - Part 2
(Part 2) This exciting episode features Jerome Wilner, a WWII bombardier/navigator who went from Cornell to the skies of Europe. Jerome defied the odds to survive 30 harrowing missions on B-17s over G...
26 Sep 202328min
Jerome Wilner (Second Lieutenant, Army) - Part 1
This exciting episode features Jerome Wilner, a WWII bombardier/navigator who went from Cornell to the skies of Europe. Jerome defied the odds to survive 30 harrowing missions on B-17s over Germany, s...
21 Sep 202334min
Morton Waitzman (Technical Sergeant, Army) - Part 2 | S1E19
(Part 2 of 2) This episode explores the extraordinary life of Morton Waitzman, an Army veteran who played a vital role on D-Day as a communication specialist. From landing on Omaha Beach, intercepting...
19 Sep 202330min
Claude Hillenbrand (Technical Sergeant, Army Air Corps) | S1E17
In this gripping episode, we hear from Claude Hillenbrand, a dedicated flight engineer and gunner on B-17 "Flying Fortresses." His compelling tale of resilience takes us through 35 perilous missions, ...
12 Sep 202340min
Bud Anderson (Brigadier General, Air Force) | S1E16
Get ready for a thrilling journey as we chat with Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson, the highest scoring living American fighter ace and WWII triple ace. From his first combat tours to innovative flight te...
7 Sep 202343min
Peter Orlando (Staff Sergeant, Army) | S1E15
Today we dive deep with Peter Orlando, a Navy veteran from South Boston who played a pivotal role in World War II. From constructing artificial harbors for the Normandy landings to rescuing stranded s...
5 Sep 202322min
