Alex and Wilmarie

Heroes of Puerto Rico

Society EN ↓ 4 episodes

Heroes of Puerto Rico tells the stories of the island’s bravest soldiers — the men and women whose courage shaped history but whose names too often went untold. From the 65th Infantry Regiment, the legendary Borinqueneers of Korea, to Vietnam and today’s battlefields, each episode honors Puerto Rican service members who served with valor and carried the island’s flag into history’s defining moments. For the families who carry their memory, and for a new generation who needs to know their names.

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Alex and Wilmarie

Episodes

America’s 250th: Puerto Rico’s Brave Sons & Daughters 04.07.2026 55:40

This special podcast, released on July 4, 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the United States of America — proudly celebrates the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of Puerto Rico’s heroes who helped defend the Land of the Free. From the legendary Borinqueneers of the 65th Infantry and Airborne paratroopers charging into battle, to trailblazing women veterans breaking barriers and today’s proud ser...

Puerto Rico: Agent Orange Ground Zero 03.07.2026 20:54

Long before Vietnam, the U.S. military secretly tested Agent Orange on Puerto Rico’s tropical forests — turning the homeland of the brave Borinqueneers into a chemical proving ground. This special episode reveals the heartbreaking irony: Puerto Rican heroes who fought for America later faced a toxic legacy of cancer, illness, and generational harm in their own backyards. From secret tests in Mayag...

Training the Tuskegee Airmen 01.07.2026 21:32

Did you know Puerto Rican aviators trained the famous Tuskegee Airmen? Discover the overlooked WWII alliance that helped desegregate the US military. While the African American "Red Tails" are legendary, their success relied on a hidden partnership. Puerto Rican service members provided essential flight instruction and logistical support at Alabama training bases. Together, facing strict...

Borinqueneer Blood: From Korea to Airborne 22.06.2026 14:41

Captain Wilmarie Boisvert’s grandfather fought with the legendary Borinqueneers at Chosin Reservoir. She became a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne — and made history in the Puerto Rico Senate. This episode traces one family’s journey from the Korean War to Airborne wings to the halls of government, honoring the Borinqueneer legacy and the jíbaro spirit that carries it forward. A story of inherit...