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Veterans Chronicles

Veterans Chronicles

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Veterans Chronicles tells the stories of America's greatest heroes in their own words.
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Top 10 Veterans Chronicles Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Veterans Chronicles episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Veterans Chronicles for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Veterans Chronicles episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Veterans Chronicles - Sgt. Dakota Meyer, USMC, Afghanistan, Iraq, Medal of Honor
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11/22/23 • 33 min

Dakota Meyer decided to have some fun with the U.S. Marine recruiter visiting his high school. Within minutes he had a change of heart and signed up to serve. Meyer would serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a horrific day in September 2009 would change his life forever.
In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Meyer shares the very difficult story of watching from a a mile away as his fellow Marines came under deadly enemy fire. Defying orders, Meyer spent the next several hours against nearly impossible odds to save and recover his fallen comrades.
For his actions that day, Meyer received the Medal of Honor. But while sharing his story with us, Meyer explains why the medal actually made his life more difficult.
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Veterans Chronicles - Bob Bearden

Bob Bearden

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04/21/08 • 36 min

Army Sgt. Bob Bearden was a young paratrooper with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment when he jumped into the skies over Normandy on June 6, 1944 - D-Day. His was a remarkable story of battlefield action, capture by German forces, POW camp survival and a journey home that would take Bearden halfway around the world, by all forms a travel. Bearden is the author of the new book, "To D-Day and Back".
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Veterans Chronicles - Kevin Hermening, U.S. Marine Corps, Iran Hostage Crisis
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09/06/19 • 33 min

November 4, 2019, will mark 40 years since the beginning of the Iranian hostage crisis. Islamic revolutionaries seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and held dozens of Americans hostage for the next 444 days. The youngest hostage was 20-year-old U.S Marine embassy guard Kevin Hermening.
Kevin shares his powerful story of capture, survival, and freedom with Greg Corombos.
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Veterans Chronicles - Amelia Cunningham, U.S. Air Force Veteran
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07/30/19 • 33 min

Amelia Cunningham was one of the few black women to enlist in the U.S. Air Force in 1954. Still sharp and spunky at 85 years young, Ms. Cunningham reflects on her service, and a recent Honor Flight trip she made to Washington, DC.
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Veterans Chronicles - Wade Spann, Iraq Veteran

Wade Spann, Iraq Veteran

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07/09/19 • 68 min

Wade Spann is a Marine Corps veteran who served three tours in Iraq. He was in boot camp on September 11, 2001, and was among the first US Marines in Iraq. Following his service, he has become active in helping his fellow veterans find the support and resources they need while transitioning back into civilian life.
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Veterans Chronicles - Col. Charles McGee, Tuskegee Airman
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03/05/19 • 57 min

Colonel Charles McGee's distinguished flying career has seen three wars and witnessed critical moments in American history. A veteran of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, Col. McGee flew missions with the famed Red Tails during World War II. He is the recipient of three Distinguished Flying Crosses, and would go on to set an Air Force record of 409 combat missions flown during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
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Veterans Chronicles - Dr. J. Phillip London

Dr. J. Phillip London

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01/30/15 • 36 min

Dr. J. Phillip "Jack" London is known for his contribution to the success of CACI International, one of the world's leading organizations working to fuse information technology with defense and security. Prior to his career with CACI, Dr. London served in the U.S. Navy, witnessing crucial moments of the Cold War and retiring as a Captain. He discusses how values such as character and integrity have been key tools in allowing him to flourish as a leader and continually serve his country. He expands on these ideas in his latest book "Character: The Ultimate Success Factor."
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Veterans Chronicles - Colonel Richard Camp

Colonel Richard Camp

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11/13/14 • 36 min

Richard Camp, retired Marine Corps Colonel, veteran of Vietnam, and esteemed military author and historian discusses his experiences in Vietnam which heavily influenced his life. A recipient of the Purple Heart, Colonel Camp was a Marine Corps officer for 26 years and served as a company commander in Vietnam. He has done much work in historical preservation through several positions such as the Deputy Director for the U.S. Marine Corps History Division. He is the author of ten books, including his most recent publication Assault from the Sky: U.S. Marine Corps Helicopter Observations in Vietnam.
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Veterans Chronicles - Lt. Col. Orson Swindle

Lt. Col. Orson Swindle

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03/02/11 • 37 min

Orson Swindle flew more than 200 missions in Vought F-8E Crusader over the skies of Vietnam. During what was to be his very last mission, he was shot down and taken prisoner. Swindle spent seven years being shuffled around North Vietnamese prison camps, where he for a time shared a cell with future Senator John McCain. Guest hosted by Taylor Kiland and Regen Wilson.
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Veterans Chronicles - Michael Trotter, Jr., U.S. Army, Iraq, The War and Treaty
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07/03/24 • 45 min

Michael Trotter, Jr. was born into a family with a rich tradition of military service, but that had nothing to do with his decision to join the Army in 2003. By his own admission, he had made a lot of mistakes and his life needed to change course. So he joined the military just a a couple years after the 9/11 attacks and the same year the war in Iraq began. Soon he was a supply sergeant in theater, stationed in what he calls the "so-called Green Zone." His second tour would bring his unit to Ramadi in some of the worst fighting of the war. After leaving the Army, Trotter and his wife formed the musical duo "The War and Treaty."
In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Trotter explains his role as a supply sergeant and how that put him up close to the combat. He also goes into detail about the impact that losing one brother in arms has on a unit and how his singing ability helped his fellow soldiers deal with the painful loss of their friends. He also tells us how much tougher the second tour was in Ramadi and how his time in war left him with an undiagnosed case of post-traumatic stress.
Finally, Trotter reveals how he and his wife created The War and Treaty and the opportunities that helped them break out into stardom. He also shares how his service and honoring the men he served with is closely linked to his music. And he details what Memorial Day means to him.
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How many episodes does Veterans Chronicles have?

Veterans Chronicles currently has 467 episodes available.

What topics does Veterans Chronicles cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Veterans Chronicles?

The episode title 'Thiele Fred Harvey, USMC, WWII, Iwo Jima' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Veterans Chronicles?

The average episode length on Veterans Chronicles is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of Veterans Chronicles released?

Episodes of Veterans Chronicles are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Veterans Chronicles?

The first episode of Veterans Chronicles was released on Dec 28, 2007.

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