Listen to veterans tell stories of their time in the military. All veterans, of all branches and eras tell about their experiences and thoughts about their time in service to the United States.
A 22-year Army veteran opens up about his deployments in Somalia and Iraq, joined by three of us who served alongside him in Iraq. Together we share stories of our time in combat, the daily realities of deployment, and the deep brotherhood that was forged in those years. This candid conversation honors the sacrifice, courage, and lasting bonds and pays tribute to a great leader.
14 Apr 2026
Episode 9 - Jim Irwin (Revised)
Jim is an Iraq War veteran that served as a tanker in Ramadi, Iraq from 2007-2008. He refects on his time in the service and focuses on his 15 month tour, explaining the gritty details of being a platoon leader in the Iraq theater of operations.
17 Mar 2025
Episode 9 - Jim Irwin
Jim is an Iraq War veteran that served as a tanker in Ramadi, Iraq from 2007-2008. He refects on his time in the service and focuses on his 15 month tour, explaining the gritty details of being a platoon leader in the Iraq theater of operations.
20 Dec 2024
Episode 8 - Walter Karpenko
Walter was a Vietnam era veteran that served as air defense in Chicago during the Cold War. He served his adopted country because of what he grew up through during his childhood in Ukraine. Walter draws the contrast between life under communist rule and life in a constitutional republic.
5 Nov 2024
Episode 7 - Albert "Bud" Schultz III
Retired Naval officer Albert 'Bud' Schultz III recounts his 22-year aviation structural mechanic career, from shipboard cruises to Iraq tours at Camp TQ and Al Asad Air Base.
8 Sept 2024
Episode 6 - Steve Morrissey
A Purple Heart recipient who served in Iraq talks about his time in the Army serving in a mechanized infantry unit operating in Sadr City, Iraq.
16 Jul 2024
Episode 5 - Gabriel Rookus
An Iraq War veteran, and purple heart recipient gives his account of his time serving in the U.S. Army in the Military Police Corps.
11 Apr 2024
Episode 4 - Brian Hokamp
A Navy Veteran gives talks about his time in service during the Iraq war.
12 Feb 2024
Episode 3 - Thornell Billingslea
A veteran talks about his experience serving in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne.
8 Jan 2024
Episode 2 - Albert Schultz Jr.
A Navy veteran gives his account of his time in service during the Vietnam War.
5 Dec 2023
Episode 1 - Vern Eding
Vern Eding, a Vietnam veteran, recounts his time in the United States Army from the time he was drafted to his separation from the military.
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YouTube views
881
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
66
Engagement
32
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