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Fred Wiese grew up during the Depression. We are re-broadcasting an interview with Wiese. He shares stories of his childhood and joining the Army in December of 1941. In 1943 he joined the Army Air Corps. Fred explains his mantra of “work hard, study hard, don’t get into trouble, and don’t wash out.” Fred shares the story of his first loop in a training plane. You won’t believe what happened.
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10-27-2024: Joining the Army In December Of 1941- Fred Wiese Story Re-Told

Welcome to the America's Veterans Stories podcast.
Kim Monson is your host.

 They were tough. We are rebroadcasting an interview with my Aunt Irma. She grew up during the Depression, experienced the dirty thirties in western Kansas, on the heels of WWII. Aunt Irma talks about the hundreds of letters that she and my uncle sent during their long distance courtship throughout WWII. She explains her duties working for the rationing board which rationed sugar, coffee, and shoes among other things and shares a stateside perspective regarding WWII that we seldom hear.
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5-11-2025: The Dirty Thirties In Western Kansas- Irma Deeds Tells Her Story

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 Kirk Offel is the son of a Vietnam Veteran and grew up on military bases. Offel explains that his experiences as a wrestler prepared him to become a crewmember on a fast attack nuclear submarine. He notes that wrestling is an individual sport and it teaches the important life lesson of always improving your position. Offel discusses what it is like to be a submariner and how that launched him into his successful technology business We Are Overwatch.
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5-18-2025: The Important Life Lesson of Always Improving Your Position- Kirk Offel Elaborates

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 Medal of Honor Recipient Eddie Rickenbacker’s life story is a remarkable American Story. Col. Bill Rutledge (Ret. USAF) notes that Rickenbacker was a decorated flying ace from WWI, an expert mechanic, race car driver, car manufacturer, owner of Eastern Airlines, and owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Col. Rutledge discusses FDR’s grudge against Rickenbacker when Rickenbacker challenged FDR on dangerous training practices for pilots.
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5-25-2025: Eddie Rickenbacker’s Life Story- Bill Rutledge Elaborates

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 Brigadier General Blaine Holt ((Ret. USAF) has held a variety of command roles. Gen. Holt explains how his first major leadership assignment shaped his approach to decision making under pressure. Gen. Holt discusses his involvement in the Afghan Surge and how he led one of the most complex air operations in military history. As a regular Newsmax contributor Gen. Holt discusses Trump, Congress, and the grift of the Swamp.
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6-1-2025: Trump, Congress, and the Grift of the Swamp- Blaine Holt explains

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 Marine Iwo Jima Veteran Don Whipple led a remarkable life. Don Whipple recently passed on. We are rebroadcasting an interview with Don where he shared his story from growing up a Kansas farm boy to the beaches of Iwo Jima which was a pivotal battle in WWII. He also talked about his experience with the Communists when he was serving as a missionary in South East Asia. Paula Sarlls explains how you can help remodel the Marine Memorial in Golden. 
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6-8-2025: To the Beaches of Iwo Jima Which- In Remembrance for Don Whipple

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 Col. James Welsman Brown fought in the Civil War on the Confederate side. Brown is Col. Bill Rutldege’s great grandfather. In honor of his great grandfather and Father’s Day, Col. Rutledge discusses several Civil War Battles that Brown valiantly fought in. Col. Rutledge also shares Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s address to the troops upon his surrender to General Grant at Appomattox Court House which was tucked in the back of Brown’s daily journal.
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6-15-2025: Civil War Battles That Col. James Welsman Brown Fought In- Bill Rutledge Tells His Story

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 The WWII Battle of Okinawa was fought April 1 to June 22, 1945. Col. Bill Rutledge (Ret. USAF) discusses the battles in the Pacific that led up to the Battle of Okinawa. Col. Rutledge shares the stories of personal friends and colleagues who fought at Okinawa. He notes the background of Kamikaze. Plus Col. Rutledge shares his thoughts about the Manhattan Project and dropping the nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 
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6-22-2025: The Pacific That Led Up To the Battle of Okinawa- Bill Rutledge Explains

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Lewis Mangan, Roger Mangan’s stepfather, enlisted in the Army in June of 1942. Roger Mangan shares stories of Lewis’ WWII battles. Lewis initially fought in North Africa, then Anzio, Solerno, the liberation of southern France, and ultimately liberating Dachau concentration camp. In 1989, Lewis and Roger took a three week trip to Europe to revisit the battle sites, towns, and villages from WWII.
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6-29-2025: Stories of Lewis’ WWII Battles- Roger Mangan Shares

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