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Colonel Tom Thompson, U.S. Army: From Vietnam to Hollywood – Forging a Unique Army Career

It takes a special person to endure a long career in the military. Wartime deployments, long family separations with missed birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, and the strain of command compete against the strong sense of duty, camaraderie, and public service officers feel as they decide whether to continue in the military or leave to pursue a civilian career. Colonel Tom Thompson, U.S. Army (Retired), experienced all these factors and more as he navigated his twenty-six-year career in the Army that included two combat deployments to Vietnam. Throughout it all, he balanced duty and family as best he could to make both sides win. This is his story.

1LT Henry Lowenstern

Episode 29 – 1LT Henry Lowenstern, U.S. Army

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of 1st Lieutenant Henry Lowenstern, U.S. Army.Henry served in the Army during World War II and has a truly amazing story. He and his family escaped from persecution in Nazi Germany in 1937 and came to the United States. Henry […]

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Episode 21 – Staff Sergeant Adam Joseph, U.S. Army

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Staff Sergeant Adam Joseph, U.S. Army. Adam served in the artillery and did two tours in Vietnam, both in the northern part of South Vietnam where he was constantly under fire. His luck ran out during his second tour and he was seriously wounded. […]

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Episode 19 – Command Sergeant Major Thurman C. Cousins, U.S. Army (Retired)

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. […]

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Episode 16 – 1st Lieutenant Dave Anson, U.S. Army

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 […]

Specialist 4 Tom Garvey, U.S. Army, in Vietnam

Episode 10 – Specialist 4 Tom Garvey, U.S. Army

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. […]

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Episode 9 – Sergeant George A. Williams, U.S. Army

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Sergeant George A. Williams, U.S. Army. George was drafted in 1965 and served in Vietnam from September 1966 through September 1967.George’s story is the story of the American citizen soldier. He answered his country’s call during time of war, […]

1LT Henry Lowenstern

1LT Henry Lowenstern, U.S. Army – From Fleeing Germany to Returning in Triumph

First Lieutenant Henry Lowenstern did more than live the American dream—he earned it. After he and his family fled persecution in Germany during the 1930’s, Henry and his older brother, Leon, served in the army that helped end Hitler’s scourge. They then returned to the United States and led successful lives with their families. This […]

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Staff Sergeant Adam Joseph, U.S. Army – Two Tours In Vietnam Says It All

Adam Joseph in Vietnam Staff Sergeant Adam Joseph has seen a lot in his life. He’s survived two tours in Vietnam and Hurricane Katrina. He weathered both storms with a strong sense of family, a total commitment to his fellow soldiers, and an unwavering faith in God. I’ve spoken to some of the men he […]

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CSM Thurman C. Cousins, U.S. Army (Retired) Professional Soldier Through to the Core

I’ve had the honor of interviewing numerous veterans. Many were citizen soldiers, drafted in times of national need and answering our nation’s call. When their tours of duty ended, they returned home and got on with their lives. I could tell right away Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Thurman C. Cousins was different. Battle tested in […]

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