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Welcome to Episode 55 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Major Sandy Richardson, U.S. Air Force (Retired). Sandy’s dream of flying started as a boy, watching planes take off and land alongside his father in Louisiana. That dream became a reality in 1971 when he joined the Air Force, where he flew B-52s on Strategic Air Command missions, T-39s transporting VIPs, and C-130s delivering servicemembers and supplies under hazardous conditions.

Welcome to Episode 54 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Lieutenant Commander Alfred “Ski” Sokolowski, U.S. Navy (Retired).

Alfred enlisted in the Navy in April 1941. He began his service aboard the battleship USS Arkansas (BB-33) before the start of World War II and then transitioned to a destroyer, the USS Isherwood (DD-520). […]

Welcome to Episode 53 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Colonel Tom Thompson, U.S. Army (Retired).

The son of a decorated career Army officer, Tom followed in his father’s footsteps with two combat tours in Vietnam. He also played operational roles in Europe during the height of the Cold War, trained the Army’s next generation of leaders, and liaised with Hollywood studios on films involving Army stories.

Manny served on a diesel-powered submarine, the USS Grouper (SSK-214), from 1957–60. His story provides a vivid account of what life on a submarine was like for a young sailor, from NATO exercises in Europe to port visits in places like Havana, Cuba. After his enlistment, Manny used what he learned in the Navy to build a successful speaking and consulting career.

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Lieutenant Commander Joe Dwigans, U.S. Navy (Retired). Joe flew Helldiver dive bombers at the end of World War II and continued afterwards flying all sorts of naval aircraft. His story is particularly interesting because it describes the unique training […]

Welcome to Episode 50 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Sergeant Thomas Lucken, U.S. Army. Tom spent over thirteen years as a cavalry scout in South Korea and Germany holding the line during the Cold War. Tom’s story is relevant today because it illustrates just how dangerous service in […]

Welcome to Episode 49 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Sergeant Russell J. Wright, U.S. Army. Russ served with the Americal Division during 1970–71 in the northern provinces of South Vietnam, patrolling through the jungles, the rice paddies, and the Central Highlands. His story provides a vivid account of the life of an infantry soldier during the Vietnam War.

Welcome to Episode 48 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Master Chief Petty Officer Donald Gohman, U.S. Navy (Retired).Don’s extraordinary Navy career began in 1941 just months before the attack on Pearl Harbor. One year later, he kept planes flying on Guadalcanal during one of the epic battles of […]

Welcome to Episode 47 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Technical Sergeant Mark Himmer, U.S. Air Force.Mark served for fifteen years in the Minnesota Air National Guard. During his career, he served as a weapons instructor, provided security for transport aircraft, and deployed on short notice in support of […]

Welcome to Episode 46 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Keith Bunton, U.S. Navy.Keith did two deployments onboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Essex (CVA-9) during the Korean War. He worked on the flight deck refueling aircraft about to be launched on strikes in […]