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A Higher Call: Enemy Heroes of World War II

Streamed live on January 30, 2025 World War II is often portrayed as a battle of absolute good versus evil, yet within its chaos emerged extraordinary acts of humanity. This video explores stories of individuals from opposing sides who defied orders, risked their lives, and acted with honor and compassion in the face of

Navy F-14s and the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS)

Streamed live on January 27, 2025 The Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pods System (TARPS) was a significant advancement in reconnaissance technology, particularly for the U.S. Navy during the late 20th century. TARPS, developed and deployed during the Gulf War (1990-1991), was a crucial system designed to enhance real-time intelligence-gathering capabilities for naval aviation, especially for

Stories from the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC)

Streamed live on January 23, 2025 Navy veteran and photographer Richard Sherman joins us to talk about his new book, Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned. The book presents a deeply moving tribute to the American soldiers who rest in the 23 overseas military cemeteries from World War I and World

World War II in the Caribbean

Streamed live on January 16, 2025 Our friend from St Lucia and creator of the WWII Log Book Project, Nick Devaux, joins us to talk about a truly forgotten front of World War II, the Caribbean Basin.During World War II, the Caribbean played a significant but often overlooked role in the broader conflict. Its

The Story of Vietnam POW Doug Hegdahl

Streamed live on January 13, 2025 Vietnam veteran and author Marc Leepson joins us to talk about his new book, The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in the Hanoi Hilton.Doug Hegdahl, a young U.S. Navy sailor, became one of the most unlikely heroes during the Vietnam War.

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