German World War II Wehrmacht veteran and US Army veteran Dr. Wolfram Forster joins VBC Happy Hour to tell us about his harrowing route from Hitler's Germany to the United States. Wolfram shares his story in his memoir, Farewell, Berlin: My World War II Story of Surviving Hitler's Germany and Embracing Life in America. Wolfram
Legendary oceanographer and undersea explorer, Dr. Robert Ballard, founder and president of Ocean Exploration Trust, joins us for a special event hosted by Glenn Flickinger. Ballard’s groundbreaking work has transformed our understanding of the world beneath the waves. Throughout his illustrious career, Ballard has been a pioneer in deep-sea exploration, making significant contributions to marine
Arthur Wiknik Jr. joins us to talk about his Vietnam tour as captured in his masterful book, Nam Sense: Surviving Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. Nam Sense provides a gripping and personal account of his experiences during the Vietnam War as a member of the 101st Airborne Division. With vivid detail, Wiknik shares the
Bob Connor's journey to locate the remains of Vietnamese soldiers from the Vietnam War is a poignant tale of reconciliation, humanity, and the power of individual efforts. Join us on December 4 to talk with Bob about the transformative impact of his mission, as well as the broader context of U.S. veterans collaborating with their
Santa Claus promises to send our in-person programs off for the year at our last breakfast of 2023 on Saturday, December 16. We'll have 6th graders from Jefferson Middle School joining us, as well as veterans, neighbors, and family members from throughout the South Hills. Our breakfast location in Bethel Park, PA, is our
