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 […]
Welcome to Episode 45 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Specialist Andrea Marshall, U.S. Army.Andrea served in the Army from 2008 to 2013 as a combat medic in the 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment. She deployed to Forward Operating Base Sharana in Afghanistan in 2012. Andrea’s story is the […]
Welcome to Episode 44 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Radio Telegraph Operator Second Class Leon Schiff, U.S. Merchant Marine. Leon served in the U.S. Merchant Marine from 1944–45. Motivated by patriotism and a desire to do his part in the fight against Germany and Japan, he joined the […]
Welcome to Episode 43 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Sergeant Jim Elsener, U.S. Marine Corps. Jim served in the Marines from 1962–66. When offered the choice of serving out the rest of his enlistment at Camp Lejeune or going to Vietnam in 1966, Jim’s sense of duty compelled […]