From charging into fierce storms to stopping armed drug smugglers, the stories of the Coast Guard are truly epic.  Phi Briggs talked with Coast Guard Historian Dr. William Thiesen and (Ret) LCDR John Hartlove about the history and the real-life adventures from a career at sea. 

What does it feel like to fly a combat mission? Hear why for Amber Smith, military aviation was in her blood. We talk about her book "Danger Close; My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan" Plus, what we should know about being a woman warrior in the "boys club", the VA, and KISS' Gene Simmons at the Pentagon ... who's next? Also, Abbie Bennet talks new research for PTSD and the Marine Corps hazing incident that was a low blow.  

Would you go back to combat if you could? If you answered yes, then you might be in danger and not even know it.  Duane France is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Host of the Head Space and Timing podcast and an Army combat vet with 22 yeares of military experience. On this episode, he explores the fine line between fond memories and a state of mind that can easily lead to depression ... or worse. 

What started out as a small twitter page to talk politics, Code of Vets now changes lives.  From helping vets get back on their feet and find jobs to finding homes for the homeless, Code of Vets founder Gretchen Smith is the Angel of Twitter to many veterans in need.  She shares how she built the community that now has over 160K followers and friends in the highest levels of government.

Based on the life of his father, author Steve Snyder shares some stories from the best selling book "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth".  Plus Reporter Abbie Bennett updates on what Congress is doing for veterans and how you can go on a bike ride with President George W Bush.  

Combat veteran Doc Todd brings the sounds of summertime to his latest hip hop album. In this interview, he talks about how to "Feel Good", what vets need to remember and how his story got picked up by Diet Coke for a national ad campaign focused on helping people overcome post-traumatic stress and other negative stereotypes.

After some called President Trump's recent tweet a racist attack on 4 women in Congress, the "Racism" discussion has been re-ignited? But do these social problems exist within our military?  Attorney, Immigration Expert, and Retired Army Lt. Col. Margaret Stock told us how she believes the problem is big. And Reporter Libby Howe shares her recent experience with a military recruiter.   

Author Dan Schilling is a former Air Force Combat Controller, with over 20 years of combat and clandestine experience. He served on the Delta Force operation that  inspired the movie "Black Hawk Down." We met him in Washington DC to talk about his best-selling book "Alone at Dawn" and hear how the story of Tech Sgt John Chapman is going from bookshelves to Hollywood. 

Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher was found not guilty of murder charges in the case related to an ISIS fighter and some angry fellow team members. Paul Szoldra, Task & Purpose, Editor covered the story and shared some of the wild witness testimony he heard. From battlefield bars to raging text messages, the Spec Ops community may never be the same.   

The powerful vocals of Voices of Service earned a resounding "Yes" from every judge on America's Got Talent. Army veterans Caleb Green, Ron Henry and Army Sergeant First Class Jason Hanna, and Army, Sergeant Major Christal Rheams shared their TV experience, how music can heal and how it was with them, even during combat.