[TRAILER] Ben Holmes | PART 1 | Radio Operator - 2 Battalion, 1st MARDIV - OIF 2009
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Growing up in a broken home caused Ben to put up walls around his heart. When repeated sports injuries ruined his chances of a college scholarship, he joined the Marines. The training he received hardened him further and he was ready for war, but the daily stress and grim realities of war took an even greater toll on his soul. Through an unexpected turn of events, the help he needed to restore his marriage and soul found him.
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Derek Abbey | Part 2 | JTAC in Afghanistan and Project Recover
After a stint in the Marine Corps as an aviator Derek found himself on the frontlines of MARSOC as a newly minted JTAC. His battle become the frontlines of war against Taliban leadership and the IED trainers. His aviation background suited the ground warfare dynamics. After 20 years of service he retired from the Marine Corps and dedicated his service to a new mission, Project Recover. He has since become president of the organization that has repatriated MIA soldiers from around the world. His missions take him deep into mangrove jungles and the depths of the sea. His story spans the spectrum of dedication and service to country and others.
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Derek Abbey | Part 2 | JTAC in Afghanistan and Project Recover
After a stint in the Marine Corps as an aviator Derek found himself on the frontlines of MARSOC as a newly minted JTAC. His battle become the frontlines of war against Taliban leadership and the IED trainers. His aviation background suited the ground warfare dynamics. After 20 years of service he retired from the Marine Corps and dedicated his service to a new mission, Project Recover. He has since become president of the organization that has repatriated MIA soldiers from around the world. His missions take him deep into mangrove jungles and the depths of the sea. His story spans the spectrum of dedication and service to country and others.
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Derek Abbey | Part 1| USMC Communicator and F18 Aviator
Derek started life without a rudder or sail. A tragedy at age 13 left him yearning to find meaning - a pursuit into the Marine Corps filled that void. His career spanned multiple conflicts and MOS's but for Derek the meaning of serving his country was utilizing his best talents on the battlefield.
In part 1 of his story we hear about his early years in the Marine Corps as an enlisted Communicator, his journey to commissioned officer, and his time in the F-18 Hornet throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom.
This is his story.
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Derek Abbey | Part 1 | OFFICIAL TRAILER
Derek Abbey strived to be the best Marine he could be. That attitude and strive for the next best thing took him to the frontlines of America's rmost ecent wars.
His full story airs this Thursday at 8am PST.
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Lisa Herterich | US Army Nurse
She never had any plans of joining the military, but when Lisa's father urged her to pursue an Army nursing scholarship to help their family, she found herself on a course she never expected but which she described as "the best decision of my life."
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[TRAILER] Amanda Allen | Hunting Escaped Taliban Prisoners in Afghanistan
Michigan-born Amanda Allen is a self-described adrenaline junkie. The fire department wasn't enough so she joined the Army. Even though she wanted to be in the infantry and join the Rangers, as a female, she wasn't allowed so the next closest option was Military Police. When she deployed to the middle east, she found that while being a female in the military is already hard, being a female in the military in Afghanistan is even harder. Fortunately her natural grit and fighting spirit served her well.
This is her story.
Full episode: https://youtu.be/hDV0yG9LieA
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Amanda Allen | Hunting Escaped Taliban Prisoners
Michigan-born Amanda Allen is a self-described adrenaline junkie. The fire department wasn't enough so she joined the Army. Even though she wanted to be in the infantry and join the Rangers, as a female, she wasn't allowed so the next closest option was Military Police. When she deployed to the middle east, she found that while being a female in the military is already hard, being a female in the military in Afghanistan is even harder. Fortunately her natural grit and fighting spirit served her well.
This is her story.
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[ TRAILER] LISA HERTERICH | US Army Nurse
FULL LENGTH EPISODE: https://youtu.be/3nqJ64QQo48
She never had any plans of joining the military, but when Lisa's father urged her to pursue an Army nursing scholarship to help their family, she found herself on a course she never expected but which she described as "the best decision of my life."
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Dennis Guthrie | Combat Medic in Vietnam
Dennis enlisted in the Army when he realized his student deferment was no good. The recruiter looked at his paperwork - his educational background in Biology and Kinesiology stood out - so he stamped his documents and Dennis went to Combat Medic school.
When Dennis went to Vietnam he served his fellow soldiers, bravely pulling them from the battlefields and later picking them up as a Medavac medic. His actions would receive many awards including the Silver Star. Dedicating his life to service, Dennis continues to do so with the VFW.
He says, "whether the battlefields of Vietnam or here at home with the VFW, serving fellow veterans and the community is what I do."
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Dennis Guthrie | Official Trailer
The stories behind his Silver and Bronze stars are full of valor and bravery. In the jungles of Vietnam, Dennis selflessly served his fellow soldiers while facing overwhelming odds.
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Al Santoro | Vietnam intelligence officer
Vietnam was a land far away - a distant thought in his mind before a draft notice on the mantel brought reality rushing to him. He frantically joined the Navy in hopes of being a pilot but fate and a disdain for motion lead him to military intelligence and the fields of Vietnam as a Naval Intelligence Liaison Officer. He dealt in the covert operations of paid informants and scoured the landscape from the sky. Ultimately his service was what he described as, "fulfilling, even enjoyable at times." He would go on to serve another 20 years and ultimately retire from the Navy.
This is his story.
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American Warriors ParadeDeck Livestream
On March 17, 2023, AW Directors Bradley Lanphear & Cody Rheault joined a one-hour slot of a 24 hour livestream marathon hosted by military content platform ParadeDeck and sponsored by Stars and Stripes. Bradley & Cody discussed the vision and process of creating the American Warriors series and interviewed a few of the past featured veterans from the channel.
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Al Santoro | OFFICIAL TRAILER
Vietnam was a land far away - a distant thought in his mind before a draft notice on the mantel brought reality rushing to him.
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Keith Sime | Part 1 | Marine Corps aviator probing China and North Korean RADAR
A tour to Vietnam introduced Keith to the Psy Op flights dropping leaflets over Vietnam. A second tour saw more direct action when he flew close air support missions in the F4 Phantom. Probing China and North Korean coasts to test their RADAR limits are among his more provocative experiences.
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Keith Sime | Part 2 | Marine Corps Aviator
With two tours in Vietnam, in a variety of aviator roles, Keith's aviation career spanned continents with stories to spare. Bombing runs in the F4 Phantom were his most direct-contact involvement, and his brief time in the CH-47 helicopter taught him respect for this fellow aviators traveling low and slow. Ultimately his career was a success, something he didn't realize until reflecting on it long after.
He had a 10-year stint with Lockheed Martin, first building Landing Ship Docks (LSD) then transferring to California where he managed quality assurance for the Hubble Space Telescope program. After retiring he called Central Oregon home and has since become an avid, and decorated, runner.
This is his story.
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American Warriors | Series Trailer
American Warriors is a non-profit documentary series honoring the service of veterans from all eras and branches of the US Military. We focus on telling the stories of individuals, not politics.
Visit our website: www.americanwarriors.com
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Keith Sime | Part 2 *TRAILER*
Keith served two tours in Vietnam in a variety of roles. But his bombing runs in the F4 Phantom were some of the most daring.
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Keith Sime | Part 1 | Marine Corps aviator
In college, a young Keith Sime fell in love. But not with a woman, instead with the allure of Naval aviation. After graduating Naval ROTC at Oregon State University, he joined the Marine Corps for a quicker transition into the pilot training pipeline. His first deployments were in electronic countermeasure aircraft - radar jamming and photographic tools in the sky. A tour to Vietnam introduced him to the Psy Op flights where he co-piloted and dropped leaflets over Vietnam. A second tour saw more direct action when he flew close air support missions in the F4 Phantom. His career spanned 20 years, a variety of aircraft, and when he left the service he never stopped moving. Keith is also a highly decorated runner. His wall of medals proves his effort.
This is his story.
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Keith Sime | Part 1 *TRAILER*
War was something distant on a far away land for Keith Sime. But when he graduated college he realized flying military airplanes would be a rewarding career. He deployed 3 times, flying a variety of aircraft in a number of conlicts.
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Cliff Brumels | Desert Storm and the Shadows of War
When he joined the Army shortly after the end of Vietnam, Cliff Brumels never thought he'd be sent to a large scale conflict. After serving for more than a decade in a time of relative peace, he found himself on the ground in Iraq. Now, more than 30 years later, he is still haunted by the things he experienced during the 3 days of Desert Storm. This is his story.
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Gary Stormer | Long Range Recon Patrol in Vietnam.
In 1968 Gary Stormer was drafted. Serving his country wasn't an option, but in what capacity took him by surprise. He studied Vietnam knowing that the Army would take him there. His early days in the country were with Military Intelligence, plotting maps and troop involvement throughout the country. When that unit dissolved he transferred to Long Range Recon Patrol, or LRRP for short. Harrowing close calls and stories of NVA special forces tracking his 5-man team quickly followed. After the army came a career as a Washington DC police officer during the 1971 riots. Gary has a story-filled life.
This is his stroy.
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Dave Thomason | Mission to Heal Others from Combat Trauma
During combat, Dave Thomason suffered many concussions over years. Repeated head injuries took a serious toll and forced him to leave a job he loved. After years of uncertain future, he found what seemed a miracle treatment for brain injury. "It gave me my life back." He said.
His own recovery gave him a new sense of purpose in life and he became certified to use the same treatment to help others. Today, his mission is to help vets heal from the effects of PTSD anxiety, TBI (traumatic brain injury) and other related head injuries.
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Dave Thomason | Combat Recovery Treatment for Veterans
Dave Thomason suffered numerous concussions over many years. The repeated head injuries took a serious toll on his cognitive ability and even forced him to retire from a job he loved. After a few years of facing an uncertain future, he found a new and effective treatment for brain injury. "It gave me my life back." He said.
His own recovery gave him a new sense of purpose in life and he got certified and licensed to use the same treatment to help others. Today, his mission is to help vets heal from the effects of PTSD anxiety, TBI and other related head injuries.
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Dave Thomason Part 1 | TOP SECRET ELECTRONICS INTELLIGENCE
He told his father that he was tired of school and he wanted to join the Marines. Dave Thomason joined in 1973 thinking that he would probably be sent to Vietnam. However, during basic training, his aptitude for technical skills set him apart from the crowd and he was offered a very different and unexpected career path. He then spent 20 years working in the highly classified field of Electronics Intelligence.
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