Veterans Chronicles

Profiles in Valor, the newest radio program from the American Veterans Center, features a short interview with a decorated service member of today's generation. In this episode, host Tim Holbert interviews Major Robert Nesbit Jr., recipient of the Bronze Star for service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In this week's episode, guest-host Dr. Lewis Sorley speaks to Robert Calvert, a young man who left college to serve in the Army during World War II. At Bastogne the Battle of the Bulge, Calvert found himself rising from private to the leader of a squad as men around him succumbed to enemy attacks and the bitter cold.

Profiles in Valor, the newest radio program from the American Veterans Center, features a short interview with a decorated service member of today's generation. In this episode, host Tim Holbert interviews Spc. Jeremiah Church, recipient of the Silver Star for valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In this episode, Gene Pell meets with Jake McNiece, leader of the famous - some might say infamous - "Filthy Thirteen", the WWII Pathfinders who made up the Army's real "Dirty Dozen."

Walter Ehlers is a World War II Veteran who participated in the invasion or North Africa. He would go on to earn the nation's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for actions during the Allied invasion of Normandy in June of 1944.

Profiles in Valor, the newest radio program from the American Veterans Center, features a short interview with a decorated service member of today's generation. In this episode, host Tim Holbert interviews Major John Opala, U.S. Army Reserve & recipient of the Bronze Star for service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In this edition, hear one of the least known stories of the Vietnam War. A small band of volunteers who served in the Naval Investigative Service conducted criminal and counterintelligence probes countrywide. Their story has not been told...until now. Douglass Hubbard tells their story in his book, "Special Agent: Vietnam."

Hal Moore is co-author of the acclaimed book "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young," and is one of the most distinguished veterans of the Vietnam War. His book was later made into a movie staring Mel Gibson as then Lt. Colonel Moore. General Moore talks about his experiences in Vietnam, and recounts just how accurate the Hollywood version was.

This week's program features the story of Lou Brissie, World War II veteran and Major League Baseball pitcher. After gaining the attention of legendary owner Connie Mack in 1941, the promising prospect saw his career put on hold after he joined the Army. Brissie would be severely wounded during combat in Italy, nearly losing his legs. Through perseverance and determination, he made his return to baseball, enjoying a successful Major League career.

Profiles in Valor, the newest radio program from the American Veterans Center, features a short interview with a decorated service member of today's generation. In this episode, host Tim Holbert interviews HM2 Joshua Simson, United States Navy, and recipient of the Silver Star for heroism during Operation Enduring Freedom.