The 9/11 attacks forced Navy Chaplain Larry Cripps to finally confront the trauma he had suppressed from his time in combat in Vietnam.

Michael Reyka undertook an 8 year project that culminated in physically retracing his father Steve's journey as he fought his way north through France as part of the 180th Infantry Regiment.

Jennifer Chan is the founder of the Pacific Atrocities organization. She has written several books about atrocities committed in the Pacific-Asia theatre during World War II.

We discuss the notorious Unit 731 and the lives of "Comfort Women".

Our last discussion of the year with Havok Journal owner Charles Faint focuses on leadership.

Command Chief Master Sergeant Kelvin Hatcher discusses the challenges military families face being separated during the holidays.

Brothers William and Phillip Taubman have written an insightful book that sheds new light on Robert Mcnamara, one of the most controversial figures during the Vietnam War. Co-Author of "MacNamara at War" William Taubman joins us for a discussion.

Navy Corpsman Jesse Brewer would be awarded the Silver Star for his actions at Hill 689 in Vietnam.

Michael Becker served in our Air Force for 26 years and nine months. He entered the Air Force as an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician and would eventually be the top ranking enlisted officer for one of our nation's largest Air Force bases.

Ian and Patrick are leading a unique project that will put to music the words of 12 letters sent home from troops. The letters span a period from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf War.

We discuss the critical role played by the National Guard and Reserves with retired Arizona Air National Guard Commander Major General Ted Maxwell.