On March 24, 1999, Rico Rodriguez took off in his F-15 for a NATO mission against Surface-to-Air Missile sites in Kosovo. In route to the target, he spotted an enemy MiG-29 fighter and shot it down. It was the last air-to-air kill in American history, and the third for Rodriguez, who became known as
Bob Dvorchak, Ken Kaszak, and Bill Priatko share stories about Medal of Honor recipient Leonard Funk, whose service in WWII with the 82nd Airborne is the stuff of legend. He earned a Silver Star for fighting in Normandy, a Distinguished Service Cross for actions in Holland, and the highest award for valor during the
We're joined by former DIs Carl Curtis, Bart Womack, and Veronica Conran. Are we gonna get yelled at this morning? I guess we'll see. But we'll certainly hear some great stories, so tune in!
In 1945, P-51 pilot Joe Peterburs was one of the few American fighter pilots to shoot down a Messerschmitt Me 262, the first jet plane. A few missions later, Joe himself was shot down, taken POW, escaped, and then fought with the Russians for a few weeks. Joe will talk about his service in
Fifteen years ago today, 16 members of the 10th Mountain Division battled for their lives at over 8,500 feet in one of the most remote parts of the world. Fifty Taliban almost overran the US reconnaissance team, which held off the attackers at the cost of four dead soldiers. One of those, Sgt. Jared
Tune in this morning! With Actress Pippa White, WWII Navy WAVE Julia Parsons, and Open Conversation at the Veterans Breakfast Club. Also with Vitalant Blood Drive.
