True American Heroes

Roffie Burt - an engineer who wore both Air Force and Army uniforms during his military career that including a year in Vietnam during the height of the conflict. Nowadays Burt has put in countless hours giving tours of the Brookhaven Military Memorial Museum.

Former Naval Aviator Jerry Jones talks about his experiences as a Navy pilot during the Vietnam War, flying reconnaissance planes against the Soviets, and his post-service life as a pilot for FedEx.

“Professional artists don’t get inspired. If you wait to get inspired you’ll starve to death,” he said. Tony Biagi is a bit of a pragmatist. He does what works, and it’s been working now for well over 40 years. Biagi, a decorated veteran, discovered his artistic gift after he was injured and hospitalized on a mission in Vietnam. During his two-month stay in the hospital, Biagi became despondent an...

During World War II, the 17th Airborne Division earned more Medals of Honor than any other airborne division and sustained casualties nearly double the daily combat average of the other airborne divisions. In the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge, the troopers of the 17th entered combat in waist-high snow with poor intelligence and inadequate artillery support, facing two German panzer armie...

The local draft board told Richard Weaver it might be six or seven months before he was inducted to serve in World War II, but the 18-year-old enlisted right away along with his buddies from Delone Catholic High School. Weaver, now 98, who grew up and still resides in Bonneauville, was the star of this past weekend’s annual meeting of the Scions of the 17th Airborne. The organization was founded b...

As a 19-year-old, Frederick Joseph “Jerry” Rein fought in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, an epic battle often referred to as the “Frozen Chosin” due to extreme frigid temperatures. Frederick Joseph “Jerry” Rein, was born on January 25, 1931, in Meridian, MS.  He passed away at the age of 90 on February 13, 2021, in Madison, MS.   While a student at Meridian High School, Jerry held several job...

Mr. Summers was a veteran of World War II, having enlisted in the Army and was assigned to the Signal Corps. Following basic training, he was responsible for training recruits, serving as a platoon leader and a drill instructor at Fort Crowder, MO. His over seas duties were in the Pacific theater where he was appointed one of 3 NCOs assigned to the personal staff of Brig. Gen. Powell, Commander of...

Mal Jones served in the Navy during WW2 on the USS Raven, a minesweeper. Mr. Jones was born in Sabraton, WV, October 22, 1923. He spent his early childhood in Salem, VA. After leaving Salem, he lived in Washington, D.C. Jones dropped out of high school to become an apprentice machinist in the Naval Gun Factory in Washington. He volunteered for the U.S. Navy, serving four years from March 1943 unti...

Retired Col. Ron Rutland talks about his 30+ years of service in the U.S. Air Force.

Sidney Arnold - U.S. Army Veteran talks about the Cold War

Mr. Thrasher fought in the Coral Sea Battle, the Battle of Midway, where he was on the USS Yorktown when it went down, and he served in the Philippines. During his military service, Wendell received the America Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal with four bronze stars, the World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. After being honora...

What is it like to be aboard a U.S. naval carrier? Chaos and order, all at the same time. Veteran Navy Corpsman Roy L. Smith shares his stories from his time aboard the USS Forrestal.

David Gibson served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a Pathfinder and then as a Ranger. He talks about his time in Vietnam including an engagement that resulted in one of his men - Sgt. Santiago Erevia - receiving the Medal of Honor during a search-and-clear mission near Tam Ky City, in the Republic of Vietnam.

Herbert Savell served in the Navy during WW2. He was involved in several of the major island invasions in the Pacific campaign. He also talks extensively about China during their war with Japan. Rev. Savell passed away on August 14, 2019 at the age of 94. The stories of America's true heroes in their own words. Each episode of the podcast revolves around the direct testimony of a veteran. This col...

Chuck Wallace of Buglers Across America talks about how they provide buglers to play Taps at the funerals of veterans.

Rev. Albert Weeks served in the United State Air Force from 1963-1985 during the height of the Cold War.

Chris Xifos of the U.S. Marine Corps talks about his experiences in Afghanistan. The stories of America's true heroes in their own words. Each episode of the podcast revolves around the direct testimony of a veteran. This collection of stories provides an incredible portrait of the veteran experience in service of America. Hosted by Jack Rutland. This show is a production of WRQO - SuperTalk Missi...

Charles Ferg is a veteran that served in the USMC, here he tells his story of serving in several different places. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk. FM

Henry Carlisle is a Veteran of World War 2 and helped to develop the nuclear arsenals that America used by the end of the war. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk. FM

The stories of America's true heroes in their own words. Each episode of the podcast revolves around the direct testimony of a veteran. This collection of stories provides an incredible portrait of the veteran experience in service of America. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk. FM

Cecil Rhodes is a Teacher turned hero after being drafted into the military. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk. FM

Brad Barron is a Veteran of Desert Storm and is here to tell his story on how he became part of the transportation unit.

Alton Ricks discusses how he joined the military and his service during World War II

Ken Powell is a Veteran of Desert Storm and a Army Commander who is here to share stories from Americas more recent conflicts. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk. FM

Alfred Smith is a Korean veteran that was recruited from an Army Reserve here he tells his story.