JUN5
EP. 010Darrel Whitcomb
Ravens in Vietnam
RAVENS were a clandestine group of OV-1 pilots who operated north of the DMV. Col Whitcomb shares stories of amazing bravery, valor and hero…
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JUN19
EP. 011Geri Lynn Maples
Blue Star Families
Geri Lynn shares details regarding Blue Star Families and how they support military families by connecting them with essential resources and…
JUL3
EP. 012Charlynda Scales
The Total Package
Lt Col Scales shares her thoughts on being a successful officer, author, public speaker, business owner and mother — and the lessons she's l…
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