Best Eugene Williams Jr Podcasts (2025)

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🎙️ Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Podcasting | Cyrus Webb Reveals the Blueprint 23:42

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13d ago23:42

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🎙️ Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Podcasting | Cyrus Webb Reveals the Blueprint Want to know what separates good podcasters from great ones? 👀 Cyrus Webb has been podcasting since BEFORE podcasting was cool—and in this exclusive interview, he drops the real gems on how to grow, connect, and build a podcast that lasts. If you’re serious about p…

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Insights into Education & Entrepreneurship w/Peter Ratzan 25:31

19d ago25:31

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🔥 What happens when mentorship meets entrepreneurship? You get real change. In this episode of Talk to Me, Eugene sits down with Peter Ratzan, President and Co-founder of Your College Concierge, for a deep and inspiring conversation on mentorship, education, and the entrepreneurial grind that ties it all together. Whether you're a parent, student, …

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ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of OCT 37:26

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If there is one discovery that constituted a quantum leap in the evolution of the field of retina and ophthalmology, optical coherence tomography (OCT) is undoubtedly on the short list. Today’s retina specialists can’t imagine practicing without OCT imaging. It’s one of the first diagnostic tests obtained for the vast majority of patients, and is e…

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Navigating the Challenges & Triumphs of Coaching: Coach Keita Malloy’s Playbook for Life 32:02

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What happens after the lights go out on the field? In this raw and revealing episode of "Talk To Me w/Eugene Williams, Jr.", Coach Keita Malloy opens up to Eugene about the gritty realities of the coaching grind—from being cut from teams to mentoring young athletes through life’s toughest lessons. Whether you're a coach, leader, or just someone who…

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Behind the Bylines: Adrian Walker on Journalism, Power & Speaking Truth 30:50

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What does it mean to have a front row seat to history—and still have to stay objective? In this powerful conversation, Boston Globe columnist Adrian Walker shares decades’ worth of hard-won wisdom from the frontlines of journalism. From covering major historical moments like the Liberty City riots and 9/11 to analyzing Boston’s transformation and t…

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"Marc Fein on Pivoting with Purpose: Lessons from a Life in Broadcasting, Leadership & Change" 34:00

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🔥 Where silence ends... and the real talk begins. Are you tired of the highlight-reel nonsense? So are we. In this third episode, Eugene Williams Jr. sets the tone for a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation space. No fluff. No filters. Just real stories that make you think—and maybe even change how you move through the world. We kick things o…

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Navigating the Journey of Education: Lessons from the Classroom | Feat. Dr. Andrea Forcum 32:00

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What happens when someone who never wanted to teach becomes a voice for thousands of educators? In this episode, Dr. Andrea Forcum opens up about the unexpected path that led her into the classroom—and why she’s never looked back. From early career chaos to becoming an advocate for teachers nationwide, this conversation is equal parts real, raw, an…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS 32:47

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Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS, has always been ahead of the curve, from being the first female surgeon to join the faculty at Duke to becoming one of the earliest researchers to use OCT to study retinal injuries. She was also one of the first to use a handheld OCT system to examine infants, and she pioneered the first intraoperative OCT-guided surgica…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: William F. Mieler, MD, FACS, FARVO 27:30

3M ago27:30

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The History of Retina is pleased to welcome one of retina’s most highly esteemed ambassadors to Leaders & Legends. Dr. William F. Mieler has channeled his passion and impressive background into an illustrious career as a clinician, educator, researcher, and international leader in ophthalmology. He has served in countless leadership positions in or…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Lee M. Jampol, MD 29:04

5M ago29:04

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The History of Retina is pleased to welcome revered educator, surgeon, and clinician Dr. Lee Jampol to Leaders & Legends. Dr. Jampol’s remarkable career has largely centered around research trials, studying retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and central serous retinopathy. He has been a key player in some of the field's most pivotal trials,…

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Diving in Darkness: PO2 Owen F.P. Hammerberg 5:15

6M ago5:15

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PO2 Owen Francis Patrick Hammerberg served in the Navy as a diver near the end of World War II. When two of his fellow divers were trapped underwater as they tried to clear up a shipwreck, Hammersberg volunteered to rescue them. Despite the possibility of cave-ins, debris that could rip open a diver’s air supply, and zero visibility, he successfull…

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Landing in a Minefield: MG Patrick Henry Brady 6:48

7M ago6:48

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During his second tour in Vietnam, Major General Patrick Henry Bradyserved as a helicopter pilot in the 57th Medical Detachment, tasked with evacuating wounded no matter what the conditions. The 57th’s call sign, “Dustoff” became one of the most famous call signs in the war. On January 6th, 1968, Brady was awakened to rescue two wounded Vietnamese …

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The Rescue of Bat 21: Lieutenant Thomas Norris 7:51

7M ago7:51

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In April of 1972, Lieutenant Thomas Norris was tasked to lead a mission in Vietnam to rescue Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Gene Hambleton. Hambleton had been shot down in enemy territory, and was surrounded by 30,000 enemy NVA soldiers. Rescuing Hambleton was a top priority for the U.S.. As the navigator of a light bomber (with the call sign Bat 21 Brav…

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Hunted in North Vietnam: Lieutenant Michael Thornton 8:12

8M ago8:12

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Lieutenant Michael Thornton served in Vietnam as a Navy SEAL. On October 31st, 1972, then Petty Officer Thornton was assigned to a night-time SEAL patrol. Thornton and three South Vietnamese SEALs were led by Lieutenant Tom Norris, and tasked with gathering intel on North Vietnam’s southern advance. After taking down two enemies, Thornton was spott…

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The Capture of U-505: LTJG Albert L. David 5:17

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Lieutenant Junior Grade Albert Leroy David served in World War II as an assistant engineering and electrical officer on the USS Pillsbury. On June 4th, 1944, the Pillsbury’s hunter-killer group located a German U-boat 150 miles off the coast of West Africa. They attacked the submarine with depth charges, seriously damaging the ship and forcing the …

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The Battle of Shok Valley: SSG Ronald J. Shurer II 6:42

8M ago6:42

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SSG Ronald J. Shurer served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) as a Medical Sergeant. On April 6th, 2008, his unit embarked on Operation Commando Wrath, a mission to capture or kill high-value targets in Shok Valley. The operation would later be named The Battle of Shok Valley. For six hours, Shurer and his unit came under RPG, machine …

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The Ultimate Sacrifice: Pvt. Christian and Pvt. Johnson 6:31

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On June 3rd, 1944, Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were on a patrol looking for enemy Germans. At 1am, they were ambushed, and came under suffocating fire from nearly all sides. Seeing no other options, Christian and Johnson stood up amidst the fire and advanced, drawing the enemy’s attention away from their allies and towards t…

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ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of Anti-VEGF 49:58

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Join us for an extraordinary Milestones in Retina expert panel discussion detailing the discovery and evolution of a treatment that truly revolutionized the field of retina and the lives of patients around the world – virtually overnight. That therapy is, of course, anti-VEGF. It goes without saying that there is an army of researchers, clinicians,…

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The Fighting Field Music: Sgt. Darrell S. Cole 5:55

9M ago5:55

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Sergeant Darrell S. Cole initially served during World War II as a bugler. He didn’t like the job, and wanted to serve with his unit so badly that he twice took it upon himself to mount unmanned machine guns and join the battle. For this he became known as “The Fighting Field Music”. Due to his accomplishments and persistence, he was eventually ass…

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The Battle of A Shau Part II: CSM Bennie G. Adkins 14:57

10M ago14:57

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The Battle of A Shau was a brutal battle that took place in the northern part of South Vietnam. More aptly described as a multi-day defense, less than 450 soldiers faced an onslaught of 2,000 NVA attackers. In this two-part episode, we tell the full story of the battle, and reveal why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM…

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The Battle of A Shau Part I: Col. Bernard Francis Fisher 22:02

10M ago22:02

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The Battle of A Shau was a brutal battle that took place in the northern part of South Vietnam. More aptly described as a multi-day defense, less than 450 soldiers faced an onslaught of 2,000 NVA attackers. In this two-part episode, we tell the full story of the battle, and reveal why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM…

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Feed Drop: History Daily - A B-24 Crash Survivor Begins a Fight for Survival 19:23

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This week we wanted to share an episode of another podcast we’re excited about; History Daily from Noiser and Airship. Today we’re listening to their episode covering the story of 2d Lt and former Olympian Louis Zamperini, who became a POW after his bomber crashed at sea in WWII. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. Learn more about your…

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Surrounded in Ia Drang: LTC Ronald E. Ray 6:50

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Lieutenant Ronald E. Ray was deployed as a platoon leader in the Ia Drang Valley, right on the Cambodian border. After one of his patrols was surrounded by the enemy, Ray took nearly all of his men to rescue them. They successfully broke through enemy lines to reach their allies, where they took fire from all sides. Ray directed their defense while…

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A Sky Full of Bullets: SSG Salvatore Agustine Giunta 5:15

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Staff Sergeant Salvatore Agustine Giunta deployed to Afghanistan twice, first in 2005 and again in 2007. On the night of October 25th, 2007, then Specialist Giunta and his team were conducting a patrol in the Korengal Valley where they were stationed. After they left their elevated position and began falling back, they were ambushed by 10-15 enemy …

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Mark S. Blumenkranz, MD 32:20

12M ago32:20

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The History of Retina is pleased to share this Leaders & Legends interview featuring the extraordinary life and career of Mark Blumenkranz, MD. Dr. Blumenkranz is the HU Smead Professor Emeritus and co-director of the Ophthalmic Innovation Program at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine. In addition, he serves as manage…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Emily Y. Chew, MD 27:54

12M ago27:54

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Emily Y. Chew, MD, is director of the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications and deputy clinical director of the National Eye Institute (NEI). She is also a senior investigator and Chief of the NEI’s Clinical Trials Branch. In this Leaders & Legends interview Dr. Chew shares fascinating experiences and perspectives from her extraordinar…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Eugene de Juan, Jr., MD, FASRS 29:41

12M ago29:41

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Unlike most kids, Eugene de Juan, Jr., preferred his toys broken. Fascinated by his ophthalmologist father’s many gadgets and his grandfather’s workshop, Gene discovered his passion for fixing things at an early age. He went on to complete his ophthalmology and vitreoretinal training at world-class institutions including the Johns Hopkins Universit…

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Rerun: Daniel Inouye 4:15

12M ago4:15

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To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Daniel Inouye. The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye lost his right arm fighting in World War II. He went on to serve nine terms in the Senate and was the …

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Anything for His Crew: 2d Lt. Robert Edward Femoyer 4:59

12M ago4:59

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Second Lieutenant Robert Edward Femoyer served in World War II as a navigator on a B-17 bomber. On November 2nd, 1944, Femoyer embarked on only his fifth mission in Europe. He and hundreds of other B-17s were tasked with attacking an extremely well-defended oil refinery in Germany. As they approached the target, their aircraft was hit with three an…

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A Century Old Myth: Sergeant Alvin York 18:18

1y ago18:18

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Sgt York was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly killing two dozen enemies and capturing over 130 during World War I, but is that what really happened? In this episode we talk about what really happened that day in France, and how decades of lies and cover-ups supported a false narrative about York and his actions that day. Learn more ab…

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Rerun: Jacob Parrott 4:45

1y ago4:45

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To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting the story of the first recipient, Jacob Parrott. Jacob Parrott received the first Medal of Honor ever awarded for his participation in the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Clearing the Trench: SSG Edward N. Kaneshiro 5:42

1y ago5:42

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Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro served in the Army in Vietnam. On December 1st, 1966, two American squads were ambushed by an overwhelming North Vietnamese force. Rushing to their aid, Kaneshiro ordered his men to take cover while he crawled up to a fortified enemy trench. While laying on his stomach, he threw a grenade into the trench, killing …

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A Beacon of Light: CH (CPT) Emil J. Kapaun 10:05

1y ago10:05

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Emil J. Kapaun served as a military Chaplain in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. As a Chaplain, it was his job to move from unit to unit, leading prayer and passing words of encouragement. During battle, Chaplains provided emergency care to the wounded, and gave last rites to dying soldiers. Since they aren’t issued as weapons …

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Feed Drop: An Insurgent’s Nightmare - MSG Earl Plumlee 54:43

1y ago54:43

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Today we are sharing an interview from our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words, which features Medal of Honor Recipient Earl Plumlee. Plumlee's story is almost unbelievable, and it's even more incredible hearing him tell it. We'll be back with another new episode of the Medal of Honor Podcast next week, but in the meantime, enjoy. Learn more ab…

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Rerun: The Unbelievable Story - MSG Earl Plumlee 8:02

1y ago8:02

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Next week we'll be sharing an interview with MOH recipient Earl Plumlee, which was recorded for our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words. In preparation, today we're re-airing our Medal of Honor episode about Plumlee. His story is one of the most incredible we've heard, so it's really worth taking a listen. MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is …

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Drs. Susan B. and Neil M. Bressler 39:46

1y ago39:46

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Leaders & Legends is pleased to share an interview with a true dynamic duo in retina: Drs. Susan and Neil Bressler. Susan and Neil’s personal and professional partnership started in their early days at John Hopkins medical school and, with thoughtful intention, they set out to build their life and careers together. They both pursued ophthalmology r…

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A One-Man Advance: Pvt. Dale Merlin Hansen 4:26

1y ago4:26

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Private Dale Merlin Hansen served in the Marine Corps during World War II. On May 7th, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, Hansen took matters into his own hands and crawled into an exposed, advanced position. He fired his rocket launcher, destroying an important Japanese pillbox before his weapon was broken by enemy fire. Finding a nearby rifle, h…

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Feed Drop: History Shorts - Conversations: Col. Jack H. Jacobs 17:05

1y ago17:05

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Today we want to introduce you to a new podcast from Evergreen Podcasts called History Shorts. Award-winning historian, author, and history professor Peter Zablocki shares his research into the little-known and hidden-in-plain-sight historical curiosities you probably never heard of. All in the little time you probably do not have. Our guest today …

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1,000 Man Ambush: SP5 Dwight W. Birdwell 6:34

1y ago6:34

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On January 31st, 1968, Specialist 5 Dwight W. Birdwell and his troop were ordered to respond to an NVA attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base. When the arrived on scene, they were ambushed by over 1,000 soldiers from either side of the road. Birdwell’s troop immediately took heavy casualties, including Birdwell’s tank commander. Under heavy fire, Birdwell…

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A Ticking Time Bomb: AC1 John Lee Levitow 6:32

1y ago6:32

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Airman First Class Jone Lee Levitow served in Vietnam as a loadmaster. On February 24th, 1969, Levitow’s AC-47, a fixed wing gunship, was hit by an enemy mortar round. The explosion tore a hole in the plane, slashed the fuselage, temporarily blinded the pilots, and threw everyone in the cargo hold to the ground, causing numerous injuries. It also k…

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Hostage Rescue in Iraq: SGM Thomas P. Payne 7:00

1y ago7:00

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Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne served in Iraq as an Army Ranger. On October 22nd, 2015, Payne’s special operations unit was paired with Kurdish allies in order to complete a hostage rescue mission from an ISIS compound. Payne continuously wethered enemy fire, brownout conditions, and smoke from a burning building on the brink of collapse in order t…

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The Invasion of Iraq: SFC Paul Ray Smith 5:02

1y ago5:02

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Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was among the first group of Americans to invade Iraq in 2003, serving as a combat engineer. On April 4th, 2003, American forces were attempting to seize Saddam Hussein International Airport. SFC Smith was leading two platoons of about three dozen men with the goal of setting up a holding area for prisoners of wa…

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Running Over the Enemy: S/Sgt. Herbert H. Burr 4:44

1y ago4:44

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Staff Sergeant Herbert H. Burr served in World War II as a tank gunner. His tank was approaching a town in Germany when they were hit by a bazooka, killing two crewmembers and seriously injuring the platoon sergeant. The surviving crew was forced to evacuate the vehicle, but Burr, delayed by his exit hatch that couldn’t open, feared being targeted …

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A Pilot’s Final Moments: Capt. Steven Logan Bennett 5:35

1y ago5:35

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Captain Steven Logan Bennett was flying an OV-10 Bronco near Quang Tri, Vietnam in 1972 when he received an urgent call for help. A friendly South Vietnamese ground unit had overextended, and were about to be engaged by nearly 300 enemies. Bennett called for air support, but none was available. He then called for artillery, but it turned out that i…

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Rerun: SFC Webster Anderson 4:29

1y ago4:29

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Today, in honor of Vietnam War Veteran’s Day, we are re-airing our episode featuring SFC Webster Anderson. Sergeant First Class Webster Anderson served in the Army in Vietnam. He lost two legs and an arm defending his position near Tam Ky, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men, led to victory, and earned him the Medal of Honor. Learn mo…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Yale L. Fisher, MD 31:15

1y ago31:15

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Dr. Yale Fisher has had an undeniable impact on the field of retina. He led the way in the development of new techniques and instruments in the field, particularly in ultrasonography and vitreoretinal surgery. His pioneering work in ocular endoscopy has expanded the boundaries of what is possible in the field and he has shared his expertise extensi…

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The Only Female Recipient: Dr. Mary E. Walker 6:29

1+ y ago6:29

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Dr. Mary E. Walker spent her whole life defying gender roles. She saved up money to go to college to become a Doctor, refused to wear women’s clothing her whole life, and served as an “Assistant Surgeon” (but still technically a civilian) during the war. She was captured and held as a prisoner of war for four months, and at the end of the war, she …

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Ambushed in Afghanistan: SSG Robert J. Miller 7:53

1+ y ago7:53

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Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller served in Afghanistan as a Weapons Sergeant. In January of 2008, Miller was part of a Special Forces combat reconnaissance unit tasked with confirming enemy activity in the Gowardesh Valley. The unit had a successful initial engagement, in which Miller relayed information that became crucial to a lethal allied air st…

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Defending Till the End: PFC Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano 4:29

1+ y ago4:29

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Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano was a native Hawaiian who served in the Army in the Korean War before Hawaii was even a state. When an overwhelming enemy force attacked their defensive position, Kaho’ohanohano ordered his men to fall back, but he stayed behind. Kaho’ohanohano laid down deadly coverfire to protect his men as they retreated, firing a machi…

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A Selfless Hero: SGT John Phillip Baca 4:44

1+ y ago4:44

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Sergeant John Phillip Baca served in the Army in a recoilless rifle team. His company was near Quan Loi, Vietnam and settled in for the night when an explosion went off in the distance. They recognized it as one of the tripwires they had set to alert them of enemies in their position. Baca and his platoon responded to the disturbance, and quickly c…