On Nov. 18, 1952 Royce Williams found himself in a desperate solo dogfight against six Russian MIG-15's. He shot down four of them. When he landed back on his carrier, 263 holes were found in his plane.
Because of the political ramifications, Royce was awarded a Silver Star and told to keep the mission secret..which he did for 50 years. In 2023 his Silver Star was upgraded to the Navy Cross - the second highest award for Valor.

Former Navy SEAL Todd Erlich had a vision for an all natural recovery drink that would be like "liquid aspirin". He founded Kill Cliff beverages with $100,000 in savings.
Todd has been featured on the Inc. 500 "Top CEO's" list twice.

Police widow Nohemy Hite and "Rock and Roll Patriot" Dave Bray join us to share their perspectives during National Police Week.

"Ernie & Joe; Crisis Cops" is multiple award winning HBO documentary that follows two San Antonio police officers and their work to help persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
Officer Ernie Stevens joins us.

“Fly Girls Revolt” by Dr. Eileen Bjorkman tell the stories of the pioneering woman who had to fight in order to allow women to fly in combat. Eileen logged more than 700 hours in 25 different types of military aircraft as a flight test engineer and retired from the Air Force as a Colonel.

“To The End of the Earth” is the last installment in Professor John McManus’ trilogy about the US Army in the Pacific during World War II. This book chronicles the events beginning with the retaking of the Philippines and takes readers through the final capitulation of the Japanese empire.

The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes provides support for Veterans severely wounded fighting in the Global War on Terror. Two representatives join us for this broadcast.

Donny Daughenbaugh is the Senior VP for Development and Administration. He was shot in the face when his Marine Squad was engaged south of Baghdad. The bullet lodged at the base of his skull near his spine so doctors chose to leave it in place. Donny suffers tremendous pain to this day.

Mary Jessie Herrera is their Western Field Representative. She joined the Arizona National Guard with pland to make a career out of the Army. Mary was the lead gunner in a convoy ambushed while traveling from Fallujah to Ramadi. She took two AK-47 rounds to her right arm. Thankfully doctors were able to save the appendage but she still has limited use of her right hand.

The mission of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations is to identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, intelligence and terrorist threats to the Air Force, Department of Defense and the US Government.

Special Agent "John Smith" (not his real name) performed counter-intelligence work in Panama and helped build the case against Manuel Noriega.

The Soldier's Child Foundation provides support for the children of fallen warriors. They currently serve over 5,000 children in all 50 states.

Navy Veteran and creator of the foundation, Daryl Mackin joins us.

Country music artist Colton James has always held a deep respect for those who serve in the military and first responder communities.

He is leading an initiative to build a 15,000 square foot lodge in southern Virginia where these families can reconnect and relax in the great outdoors.