Episodes

  • Far East Escapades
    May 3 2024

    This is a podcast episode about a Navy veteran named Peter Ragnar and his time serving on the USS Jason. We'll hear about his experiences in places like Japan and the Philippines, as well as the challenges he faced after leaving the military. Learn more at PreservingValor.com.


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    26 mins
  • High School Hurdles to Shipboard Radioman
    Apr 25 2024

    Welcome aboard, history buffs and adventure seekers, to our first season featuring a Navy veteran! Today, we meet Peter, a Navy veteran whose journey began not on the high seas, but with childhood ship models and a love for Star Trek.

    In this first episode, we follow the story of Peter's transformation. 1976 America. A young Peter, fueled by family legacy and a thirst for the unknown, finds himself drawn to the Navy – not as a pilot soaring high, but as a radioman; a tech wiz crucial for communication.

    Boot camp is little trouble for the accomplished high school athlete. Radioman School in San Diego offers a welcome change, where Morse code and radio equipment become his tools for future adventures.

    But where will those adventures take him?

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    26 mins
  • Mini-sode: Joshua L. Chamberlain
    Apr 19 2024

    Dipping back into history, Jay gives a brief history of Joshua L. Chamberlain, who served his country and state honorably during and after the American Civil War, while also granting respect to his enemies.

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    6 mins
  • Wesley finds his place back home
    Mar 15 2024

    After having completed his combat tour, Wesley spent some time bouncing around the United States doing different odd jobs for the Army. Eventually, after the war ended, he returned home and met his future wife, got his degree, and had a successful career.

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    19 mins
  • Wesley finishes his 35 combat missions over Europe
    Mar 1 2024

    Wesley flew a harrowing 35 combat missions over Nazi-controlled Europe in 1944. As the radio operator in a B-17, he was responsible for communications, positioning information, dispensing chaff, and more.


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    23 mins
  • Wesley joins Hell's Angels
    Feb 23 2024

    Wesley arrives in England is assigned to Hell's Angels at Molesworth. He flies his first mission on July 6, 1944.

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    23 mins
  • Wesley becomes a B-17 radio operator
    Feb 20 2024

    Wesley L., a WWII veteran, shares his experience training to become a radio operator in a B-17. He eventually served in the European theater of war and flew more than 35 missions.

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    21 mins
  • Stanley braves the elements in Thule
    Feb 2 2024

    In the final episode of his series, Stanley shares his experiences dealing with the harsh weather and close confines of the base in Thule, Greenland. Once back in the States, he was fortunate to have an air-conditioned space available as he reacclimated to the heat.

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    23 mins