American Warriors

He opened a newspaper and saw a photo of an A-1 Skyraider and said, "I want to fly that." Little did he know the legendary future that awaited him at the controls of that airplane. Jim Beggerly served 21 years in the US Air Force and was awarded 2 Silver Stars, 6 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 22 air medals. After the war in Vietnam, he became an instructor and re-wrote the pilot training course for the Air Force. The course he wrote is still in use today.

LT COL Mark Novak spent 27 years serving in the USAF and Air National Guard, piloting the B-1 Lancer strategic bomber and the KC-135 stratotanker, but when he retired, he didn't stop flying. Today, with over 8,600 flying hours, he's still racking up more flying the nearly 80 year old B-29 named "Doc" - one of only two in the world still flying. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

LT COL Mark Novak spent 27 years serving in the USAF and ANG, piloting the B-1 Lancer and KC-135, but when he retired, he didn't stop flying. Today, with over 8,600 flying hours, he's still racking up more flying the nearly 80 year old B-29 named "Doc" - one of only two in the world still flying after WWII. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

Exploding grenades lifting him off the ground, gunshot to the abdomen, the consequences of dangerous search and destroy missions, US Army Veteran Pat Bowe earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star along the way, surviving to share what it was like for him in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. He still carries the shrapnel from his wounds more than 50 years later. He was with the 173rd Airborne Recon unit when he took part in Operation Junction City—the only combat jump in Vietnam since the Korean War. This is the story of his Vietnam experience. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

Exploding grenades lifting him off the ground, gunshot to the abdomen, the consequences of dangerous search and destroy missions, US Army Veteran Pat Bowe earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star along the way, surviving to share what it was like for him in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. He still carries the shrapnel from his wounds more than 50 years later. He was with the 173rd Airborne Recon unit when he took part in Operation Junction City—the only combat jump in Vietnam since the Korean War. This is the story of his Vietnam experience. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

USAF Maj Haden "Gator" Fullam is the commander and pilot of the Air Force A-10 Demonstration Team, but there's much more to this story than just flying airshows. He earned his stunt pilot skills by flying combat missions against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and the Taliban in Afghanistan. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

USAF Maj Haden "Gator" Fullam is the commander and pilot of the Air Force A-10 Demonstration Team, but there's much more to this story than just flying airshows. He earned his stunt pilot skills by flying combat missions against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and the Taliban in Afghanistan. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629

He fell in love at first sight with a sleek fighter jet. And that infatuation led Jim Horsely's aviation career to quickly advance as he fought the NVA in north Vietnam, performing harrowing missions and narrow escapes while many of his friends didn't. Back in states, he was accepted into the elite ranks of the Navy's Blue Angels as demostration team pilot. For two years he travelled the nation performing in the then state-of-the-art A-4 Skyhawk. He's now retired, but found a similar passion and dedication to the art of painting. Though trading yoke for brush Jim finds his dedication needed for both are similar and rewarding. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

He fell in love at first sight with a sleek fighter jet. And that infatuation led Jim Horsely's aviation career to quickly advance as he fought the NVA in north Vietnam, performing harrowing missions and narrow escapes while many of his friends didn't. Back in states, he was accepted into the elite ranks of the Navy's Blue Angels as demostration team pilot. For two years he travelled the nation performing in the then state-of-the-art A-4 Skyhawk. He's now retired, but found a similar passion and dedication to the art of painting. Though trading yoke for brush Jim finds his dedication needed for both are similar and rewarding. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

He fell in love at first sight with a sleek fighter jet and that infatuation led Jim Horsely's aviation career to quickly advance as he fought the NVA in north Vietnam, performing harrowing missions with narrow escapes while many of his friends didn't return. Back in the States, he was accepted into the elite ranks of the Navy's Blue Angels as demonstration team pilot. For two years he travelled the nation performing in the then state-of-the-art A-4 Skyhawk. He's now retired, but found a similar passion and dedication to the art of painting. Though trading yoke for brush, Jim finds his new passion similarly rewarding.

Earl Schroeder found his sense of place within the United States Air Force. Trained as a radar technician he was stationed around the country as part of the Air Defense Command - a security bubble providing early warning of possible intruders, notably the feared Russians. Now an active member of the VFW and American Legion, Earl has taken on the responsibility of putting American flags on display in his town of Sisters, Oregon, a service he's performed for 15 years. He still maintains a heartfelt love for flag and country. This is his story.

With a rich history of military service in his family, Richard Harley joined to do his part in the Korean War. He enlisted in the Navy and took up the dangerous position of Catapult Launcher. In 1952, the USS Rendova and it's crew, including Harley, returned to the US and retrofitted itself for a special mission in the remote Pacific. In early November of 1952, Harley witnessed one of the greatest, and most horrifying, achievements of mankind. "With power like that, we humans are nothing," he recalls. In his American Warriors debut, Richard Harley shares his life, hidden talents, stories of war and weapons inventions, and his passion for serving others. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

The job options in Michigan were limited, so Earl Schroeder found a sense of place within the United States Air Force. Trained as a radar technician he was stationed around the States at various radar instillation as part of the Air Defense Command - a security bubble providing early warning of possible intruders, notable the feared Russians. He spent time in Thailand and finished his 8 years in North Bend, Oregon. Now an active member of the VFW and American Legion, Earl has taken up the responsibility of putting flags on display in Sisters, Oregon. The last 15 years he has taken the duty to heart and maintains a heartfelt love for flag and country. This is his story.

With a rich history of military service in his family, Richard Harley joined to do his part in the Korean War. He enlisted in the Navy and took up the dangerous position of Catapult Launcher. In 1952, the USS Rendova and it's crew, including Harley, returned to the US and retrofitted itself for a special mission in the remote Pacific. In early November of 1952, Harley witnessed one of the greatest, and horrifying, achievement of mankind. "With power like that, we as humans are nothing," he recalls. In his American Warriors debut, Richard Harley shares his life, hidden talents, stories of war and weapons inventions, and his passion for serving others. Full length episode: https://youtu.be/lJYwl_HFtQ4

The riveting part 2 conclusion of Marine Colonel Mike Brock, a veteran of Vietnam, Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Somalia Operation Restore Hope. 26 years of service and eyes which witnessed and participated in some of the most historic military events of the 20th century. This is part 2 of 2. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

The riveting 2nd half conclusion. Col Mike Brock served 26 years and in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Somalia. WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/d0iX2GEJzas

Col. Mike Brock. USMC, Ret. is a veteran of Vietnam, Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Somalia Operation Restore Hope. A career spanning 26 years of service in which he witnessed and participated in some of the most historic military events of the 20th century. This is part 1 of 2 parts. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

Col. Mike Brock. USMC, Ret. is a veteran of Vietnam, Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Somalia Operation Restore Hope. 26 years of service and eyes which witnessed and participated in some of the most historic military events of the 20th century. Full length video: https://youtu.be/jgZTfq06pOM

Following his fathers footsteps, Jason Galusha joined the Army as an MP in 1997. On the morning of Tuesday, sept 11, 2001, while he was training with his SWAT team, they heard the news and immediately received orders to secure the Pentagon. In his words, "We knew nothing would ever be the same again." The next 17 years would see him travel all over the globe including tours of Germany, Iraq, Romania, Ukraine, and Kuwait. This is his story.

Bob Sanders trained for the jungles of Vietnam and commanded a platoon in a Provisional Rifle Company on the outskirts of Da Nang. The action he saw in his first week convinced him this would be different. The pain and regret still show as he remembers and talks about lost friends and comrades he lead to the end of his tour. His story continued when he joined the 5th Force Recon and underwent highly specialized training. While not always easy to share your story, Bob shares his with us. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

George Aguilar (92) is the last living veteran of the Korean War from Warm Springs Tribal Reservation in Central Oregon. In this episode he shares a proud heritage of Native Americans serving in the Armed Forces as well a fresh perspective on cultural identity in the light of historical tradition. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

Determined to make a career in the Army, Steve Bergseng volunteered for Vietnam in the 101st Airborne Combat Engineers. But after some close calls and terrifying moments he quickly learned Vietnam would be the death of him. Recovering downed helicopters, mine sweeping, and body recoveries were only a few of his many tasks but every one of them took a toll on him. Steve found his post-military life crumbling until he found Jesus and healing. "Looking back on my 70 years on this planet it's been tough, but knowing I'm living in his calling has made it worth it," he says. Thank you for making American Warriors possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

Just weeks before getting his pilot wings, Jim Kraft got word that the Squadron he was supposed to report to in Vietnam was destroyed. Reassigned to the Naval Missile Center Point Mugu, the new orders he received changed the course of his life in a very unexpected way. Additional bonus features from this episode are available on our channel and on our website: www.americanwarriors.com To support American Warriors, visit: www.americanwarriors.com/donate Bonus Features: 1) A-4 Malfunction Explained: https://youtu.be/ZrXZfPDf9Ck 2) A-4 Super Fox High Performance Take off... https://youtu.be/v_BTIjOo29I 3) I (Un-intentionally) Flew a Private Airshow... https://youtu.be/l8yToL0zkKM 4) My Last Flight... https://youtu.be/4LJM6HdGwO8 5) How I got my Callsign "Fireball."... https://youtu.be/XJShI5-FtRY 6) F-14 Tomcat, 6 on 6... https://youtu.be/nvf5idmk2OA

Jerry Kaping was the youngest of 5 with a single mother. At age 16, a youth pastor fostered him into a relationship with Christ. That relationship helped carry him through his time in the United States Coast Guard where he endured harrowing experiences through raging seas and tragic losses. His desire to save lives through the Coast Guard continues today, only now he works to save souls. This is his story. American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries, 525 2nd Ave SW, Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA Thank you for making the always-free Elijah List Ministries possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA

From the small farm lands of the Great Depression and the dust bowl, Paul Lesher was enraged by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and found himself on the frontlines of World War II in Europe. He enlisted in the Army and fought some of the biggest battles in Europe, sometimes even behind enemy lines. American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries, 525 2nd Ave SW, Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA Thank you for making the always-free Elijah List Ministries possible! Click here to learn how to partner with us: https://AmericanWarriors.com/Donate Prefer to donate by mail? Make your check or money order (US Dollars) payable to "ELIJAH LIST MINISTRIES" and mail it to: American Warriors / Elijah List Ministries 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 USA