Welcome to Episode 19 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Command Sergeant Major Thurman C. Cousins, U.S. Army (Retired).Thurman Cousins is a soldier’s soldier. Steeled in battle during the Korean War, he went on to serve two combat tours in Vietnam and rose to the Army’s highest enlisted rank. […]
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Sergeant Paul Schuler, U.S. Army.I love Paul’s story because it’s a story of unlocking potential. At Basic Training, Paul was selected to be his Platoon Guide with four squad leaders reporting to him. In describing his selection, Paul notes […]
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Airman Ronnie Turner-Winston, U.S. Air Force.Ronnie has an engaging and humorous story. She enlisted in the Air Force with no prior exposure to the military or idea of what to expect. As a result, her Basic Training got off […]
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of 1st Lieutenant Dave Anson, U.S. Army.Dave’s story is one of unexpected twists and turns. Despite being designated 4F during his military screening physical in 1964 due to flat feet, he found himself drafted into the Army. Selected for Signal […]
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Staff Sergeant Samuel D. High, U.S. Army.Sam joined the Army Reserve after graduating from North Little Rock High School because he saw storm clouds on the horizon in Southeast Asia and wanted to do his part. After his unit […]
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Tech Sergeant Susie Goebel, U.S. Air Force (Retired). Susie joined the Air Force in 1980, following in her father’s footsteps. She went to boot camp just four years after women were able to enlist on the same basis as […]
Welcome to Episode 13 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Private First Class Richard H. Adler, U.S. Army.Rick was drafted and fought in Vietnam from July 1969 to July 1970. He was assigned to the “Jungle Warriors” of Delta Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, in the vicinity of […]
Welcome to Episode 12 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Petty Officer Third Class Jim McCune, U.S. Navy.Jim McCune served aboard the aircraft career USS KITTY HAWK doing one of the most dangerous jobs in the world – launching and recovering the ship’s aircraft during flight operations at sea.As […]
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Staff Sergeant Jerry Ingram, U.S. Marine Corps.
Enlisting in 1942 and lying about his age, Jerry soon found himself driving tanks in the island-hopping war against Japan in 1944. After participating in
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Specialist 4 Tom Garvey, U.S. Army. Tom was drafted in 1966 and served in Vietnam from February 1967 through February 1968. Tom served in the 1st Battalion of the 40th Field Artillery Regiment, known as the 1st of the 40th. […]