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The incredible story of a braveheart. Chunni Lal grew up among heroes. And at the age of nineteen, he became a hero himself. In the 1987 Siachen attack, he was the first to reach the enemy post and was, subsequently, awarded the Sena Medal. Lt Gen. Satish Dua (Retd.) was his commanding officer...

He had to sit in a segregated rail car on the journey to army basic training in Mississippi in 1943. But two years later, the 20-year-old African American from New York was at the controls of a P-51, prowling for Luftwaffe aircraft at 5,000 feet over the Austrian countryside. This is the remarkable true story of Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. Award-winning aviation writer Philip Handleman re-creates the harrowing action and heart-pounding drama of Stewart's combat missions....

In 1994, twenty-year-old Gunjan Saxena boards a train to Mysore to appear for the selection process of the fourth Short Service Commission (for women) pilot course. Seventy-four weeks of back-breaking training later, she passes out of the Air Force Academy in Dundigal as Pilot Officer Gunjan...

Hello and welcome to the Top 25 Mistakes in Route to the Good Life. In this audiobook, you will hear from and about the life of 28-year law enforcement veteran Lt. Sal Blue who, after his career, ended with no one else to mentor. He wanted to continue to give. So after realizing all that he learned in his route to a good life, he wanted to give you some of his greatest secrets and mistakes to avoid, so that you can navigate your career and live the life of your dreams on your terms.

There are few names in the annals of military history that evoke such emotion, and in some cases controversy, as the small Belgian town of Bastogne. The 101st Airborne are the best known defenders of Bastogne, but they only constituted one third of the eventual force that saved the city from total annihilation. This book digs deeper into the defense of Bastogne, revealing more details about those indomitable "Screaming Eagles" and the other units that stood with them during that punishingly bitter cold winter of 1944/45.

My name is LT, I made this podcast to discuss topics like current events and tell you personal stories about me and my life possibly a few interviews and guest, I m going to drop a podcast every other day, Tune in and connect with me on all platforms https://linktr.ee/lltspod

L&T Discuss how to deal with our daily lives, and balancing how to make sure we still work on learning each other needs. (Love Language)

A decorated fighter pilot and PGA professional tells the story of his life and service—to both his nation and others—in this remarkable memoir that is a stirring record of faith, patriotism, family, philanthropy, and golf. What does it mean to be a patriot? For Oklahoma native Dan Rooney, it...

A Black Girl's Guide to True Crime is a bold and captivating podcast that explores the intersection of true crime, culture, and justice through the lens of black women. Through a critical lens, we examine law enforcement response, media coverage, and the systemic gaps that can shape an investigation’s outcome. It isn’t just about what happened—it’s about why it matters, who gets protected, and who gets overlooked in true crime storytelling. With a unique blend of insightful commentary, cultural context, and compassionate storytelling, this show is where true crime meets black history...

Pardon of Innocence tells the remarkable true story of Michael Flynn, a retired three-star general and former National Security Advisor who rose from humble beginnings to serve at the highest levels of US government. Flynn’s memoir chronicles his journey from a New England hometown to military service in Iraq and Afghanistan, emphasizing his dedication to protecting Americans. Faced with challenges from a network of Deep State operatives who perceived him as a threat, Flynn fought against false accusations and a corrupt justice system.

True Crime: From the viewpoint of Retired LT. Barnes who experienced it first hand.

This will be a Podcast that will allow my guess and I just to be ourselves with no one to just us.

Selected in 2005 by the army to be the first airborne reconnaissance squadron, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, better known as 5-73 CAV, was formed from 3rd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. The members of the squadron were hand-selected by the squadron command team, Lieutenant Colonel Poppas and Command Sergeant Major Edgar. With just more than 400 paratroopers, they were half the size of a full-strength battalion and the smallest unit in the Panther Brigade.

Joseph Anderson joined the army aged 15 eventually becoming an officer and rising to command the 50th Regiment as a Lt-Colonel. His fascinating military life involved him in many of the battles you may know the names of: Calibria, Maida, Catrone, Egypt, Alexandria, Talavera, Torres Vedras, Busaco, Coimbra, Fuentes D'Onoro, Punniar. His career took him to the Peninsular and Africa to fight the French, and later on to India to fight the rebels. Amongst his adventures, he's arrested, takes charge of a prison, and is shot through during a charge.

Paranormal Security Stories After Hours (PSSAfterHours) is a podcast that takes the personal paranormal experiences of our hosts — and those of others — to a whole different level - asking if it's believable. Combining personal experience with professional education and training, these enthusiasts aim to prove whether these experiences with the paranormal are explainable via conventional methods. Those with security, law enforcement, military, etc. backgrounds are encouraged to join the crew for an episode! Audio distribution by Thacker Broadcasting LLC.

Robert Foley had only been in Vietnam for six months when he was promoted to captain and given command of a rifle company. In November 1966, Foley led his men on a mission to rescue another company that had been pinned down by Viet Cong forces. His leadership that day inspired his men and led to a successful operation—and the Medal of Honor. His actions in Vietnam were only a small portion of a long and varied career of service in the US Army, but Foley did not always seem marked for success.

Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy, commander of Navy SEAL Team 10, posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 28 June 2005 during a fierce battle with Taliban fighters in the remote mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Michael was the first recipient of the nation’s highest military honor as a result of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. He was also the first naval officer to earn the medal since the Vietnam War, and the first SEAL to be honored posthumously.

Wayne K. Blickenstaff, known as "Blick," was a stalwart of the 350th Fighter Squadron of the 353rd Fighter Group based at Goxhill, Metfield, and Raydon, England, as part of the Eighth Air Force prosecuting the strategic air campaign against Germany. As an original cadre member, he rose steadily through the ranks to a Lieutenant Colonel and Group Operations Officer. His double "ace" status included a Me262 jet fighter and the destruction of five aircraft in one mission—giving him rare "ace in a day" status.

Bestselling author Loren W. Christensen served as a Military Policeman in Saigon, Vietnam, "the most dangerous city in the world," as it was called at the time. Shortly after returning home, he joined the Portland Police Bureau in Oregon, serving for twenty-five years. As a street cop, there were times he was dispatched to dead body calls so frequently that other officers teasingly called him the "Death Car."

Investigative researcher Charles Lewis and Army Corps of Engineers spokesperson Lt. Col. Gene Pollack on this edition of Fresh Air. Charles Lewis is the founder and executive director of the Center for Public Integrity. It's a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization in Washington, D.C., similar to an investigative journalism outfit but without time and space constraints. Its mission is to expose corruption and power abuse by governments, corporations and individuals. Lewis will talk about the ties between members of the Bush Administration and the defense industry, and questions of conflict of interest regarding lucrative contracts to rebuild Iraq.