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If you like history, especially US military history, then I think you will love Duty & Valor. Our mission is to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by our US military veterans by sharing their seldom heard heroic stories. We believe that by sharing these stories, we can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by our veterans. Whether you're a military veteran, active-duty service member, or just someone who wants to learn more about the sacrifices made by ou ...
 
Mettle is defined as “courage, strength of spirit; stamina - a staying quality. Firmness in the face of danger with fortitude and resilience. Those in the military and veteran communities embody this mettle. We gain insight about tools used from their toolbox to push through and overcome obstacles that we can use and apply in our own lives. Tiffany Martschink | info@gap-mettleofhonor.org | https://linktr.ee/martschink | #Martschink | #YouveGotMettle | #veteranshelpingveterans | #mentalhealth ...
 
Courage is Contagious! Catch some from these true stories of brave women who have overcome pain to find purpose. Life’s scars always offer gifts if we are willing to unwrap them. Cowgirl is a spirit, an attitude, and a life lived with conviction, faith, and intention. Brought to you by Mary Fichtner, these heart-felt stories are intended to fill yours and encourage you to live each day with courage.
 
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USMC Sgt. Basilone served with honor and bravery during some of the heaviest fighting in WWII. He lead machine gun teams and held off savage Japanese attacks at Guadalcanal, and then led an attack on Iwo Jima. He earned the US Medal of Honor and I am honored to tell you his story. Books about Sgt. Basilone: I'm Staying with My Boys: The Heroic Life…
 
It's hard to believe that someone named Joy, who had a horrific childhood and a terrible life-altering accident that almost took her life, can have so much joy she is always smiling and praising. Choosing not to be a victim of the things that happened to her allowed her to reach out and accept the love of her Savior. She has a lot of wisdom and cou…
 
US Air Force SSgt Pitsenbarger was an elite Air Force Pararescueman who selflessly served in the Vietnam War. He chose to forgo evacuation and remained behind to aid the embattled soldiers of the US Army 1st Infantry Division while surrounded by a larger enemy force. He was credited with saving many men and was awarded the US Medal of Honor, and I'…
 
US Army Col. Treadwell earned the Medal of Honor for his actions against heavily fortified Germans at the Siegfried Line. By the time he retired, he had earned all awards for valor that was offered by the US Army, and I'm honored to tell you his story. Please visit our website to learn more about other American Heroes. www.dutyandvalor.com Sources:…
 
US Coast Guard Signalman First Class Douglas Munro commanded a small flotilla of landing craft that evacuated 500 Marines at the Battle of Guadalcanal. He was posthumously awarded the US Medal of Honor, the only Coast Guardsman to be honored so, and I am honored to tell you his story. You can find the highly rated book written by Gary Williams abou…
 
US Navy LCDR Izac was taken prisoner by the Germans during WWI where he was able to gather intelligence during confinement. He never gave up and made numerous escape attempts before being successful. He was awarded the US Medal of Honor, and I am honored to tell you his story. You can find his book here: Prisoner of the U-90 Please visit our websit…
 
US Army SSG Giunta showed heroism on the battlefield and saved a fellow soldier from being taken away by enemy fighters. He was the first living Medal of Honor recipient since the Vietnam War and I'm honored to tell you his story. The book he wrote, which recounts his story, can be found here: Living with Honor: A Memoir Please visit our website to…
 
US Navy Admiral Stockdale was shot down over North Vietnam and had to endure excruciating torture at the hands of captors for over seven and a half years while confined at the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the US Medal of Honor, and I am honored to tell you his story. Get his book here: In Love and War: The Story of a Family's…
 
Jessica Buchanan is this week’s guest on an epic episode of The Mettle of Honor Podcast. Jessica Buchanan: Teacher, Author, Humanitarian, Speaker, Survivor On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali land pirates for 93 days. Forced to live outdoors in d…
 
The episode with U.S. Army Reserve Engineer officer, LTC Lisa (Peplinski) Jaster, will be published here this week as well as on YouTube. In the meantime, here’s some info on women becoming Army Rangers and learn more about Lisa Jaster and her book, “Delete The Adjective.”After graduating with a BS Civil Engineering from the United States Military …
 
When you delete your adjectives, who are you? Most people limit themselves to their labels. They embrace barriers based on the box that society puts them in. But your adjectives aren’t your destiny. In "Delete the Adjective: A Soldier’s Adventures in Ranger School," Lisa Jaster proves your merit should always trump your labels. Lisa Jaster is an Am…
 
US Army CPL Desmond Doss' religious beliefs kept him from wanting to carry a weapon during WWII. He fought and won the right to serve his nation where he would save countless men and be awarded the Medal of Honor, and I am honored to tell you his story. Some books written about his life: Desmond Doss: Conscientious Objector Redemption At Hacksaw Ri…
 
In this bonus episode of Duty & Valor, you'll hear the story of an American woman who volunteered to be inserted in occupied France during WWII. She was so effective in her clandestine work that she was regarded by the Germans as "the most dangerous of all spies". If you were looking to read more about her story, you can find a great book here: Cod…
 
U.S. Army Colonel (COL) James Lynch, MD (retired) and Sean Mulvaney are the cofounders of The Stellate Institute. Dr. Jim Lynch is a primary care sports medicine physician who joined the Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (ROSM) team after serving 31 years in Army medicine. In April 2021, he co-founded The Stellate Institute in Annapolis, M…
 
General David Howell Petraeus is a retired four-star general originally from New York. He is a Partner at KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and OneStream, a Strategic Advisor for Sempra, a venture investor in more than 25 startups, and engaged in a…
 
US Navy BMC James Williams is generally regarded as the most decorated enlisted man in US Naval history. He would enlist in the Navy at the age of 16 and exhibited courage and valor in the midst of some of the most heavy river warfare during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his command of the PBR-105 during the Vietnam War, an…
 
US Navy Rear Admiral Eugene Fluckey was credited with employing new submarine warfare tactics during WWII, which would see him and the men of the USS Barb destroy many enemy ships, as well as a clandestine operation that destroyed a train. He would go on to be awards the Medal of Honor, and I am honored to tell you his story. You can find the book …
 
This Christmas Music Playlist is brought to you by The Mettle of Honor Podcast and Epidemic Sound. This playlist is a combination of #Jazz and #Instrumental Christmas songs.O Come, All Ye Faithful - Snow Dept. https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/XzBPbgGKf3/Angels We Have Heard on High (Jazz Version) THE EVERGREEN TRIO FEAT. AXEL SALES https://www.e…
 
Fill your heart with laughter and wisdom as my mom talks of college, courtship, dancing, proposals, broken engagements, broken hearts, 68 years of marriage, and stellar grandparenting. Bonus section on finding purpose through life experiences. You will never look at your own ride the same, so saddle up! Music by Bree Morgan, "Dear Cowgirl" https://…
 
US Air Force Msgt. John Chapman would find himself alone and surrounded by enemy fighters on a mountain in Afghanistan. He fought on alone and was credited with saving the lives of those who were attempting to rescue him. He is an American hero who was awarded the US Medal of Honor, and I am honored to tell you his story. The book written about his…
 
USMC Sgt. Major Daniel Daly served in multiple conflicts and is a legend among Marines. His famous battle cry is forever memorialized on the walls of the Leatherneck Gallery at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA. He is an American hero who was awarded the US Medal of Honor twice, and I am honored to tell you his story. The high…
 
Jeremy Harrell is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. After serving honorably for nine years as an Active-Duty Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), he went to school at Mid-Continent University studying Business Management. In 2017, Jeremy founded Veteran’s Club INC, which is a premier nonprof…
 
Hope is the theme of this episode, but not just regular hope, a hope that is way past what some might consider just plain crazy. It takes astronomical amounts of faith and courage to choose hope after the harsh reality that life sometimes deals us. And the best part? The rewards of course. So jam your hat down for this one or it will get blown clea…
 
With his unit surrounded by enemy forces, US Army Sfc William M. Bryant, organized and lead his unit in a fierce defense of their position over a relentless 34 hour period during the Vietnam War. During this time he would repeatedly risk his own life to direct fire at the enemy, aid the wounded, distribute ammunition, and even lead multiple patrols…
 
Major Richard Bong "the Ace of Aces" was the US Army Air Force’s WWII pilot whose fearless flying skills would allow him to attain 40 aerial victories in the skies over the South Pacific. A number that has not been achieved by any other American pilot to date. He tragically lost his life in a jet crash shortly after leaving the war. He was a US mil…
 
It took dikes of courage to hold back the fear Emma had of leaving her Amish family and dealing with the stress and guilt she knew would follow. Emma shares that if she had known how hard it was going to be she may not do it again. After you hear her story you may disagree. She has enough grit to share and inspire you to saddle up no matter what! L…
 
Meet US Army Major Bernard Toney, Jr. (Retired) whose last duty station was none other than the White House Medical Staff. and was further assigned as the healthcare provider to the President of the United States, the Vice President, and their spouses. I bet that was like HIPAA on steroids."During his service in the White House Medical Unit, he con…
 
If you haven't already voted for your candidate of choice via absentee ballot or at the polls for early voting, please, GO VOTE! Let your voice be heard. The opportunity / right to vote was denied for women and other minorities for so long. This is an opportunity to impact the future of our government. If you choose not to vote, you are also choosi…
 
Jon Macaskill - Navy SEAL Commander (http://linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill | jonmacaskill.com | YouTube.com/@mentalkingmindfulness | jonmacaskill@macaskillconsulting.com) | Remi Adeleke - Navy SEAL, Producer, & Author of the book, “Transformed: A Navy SEAL's Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds"…
 
US Army Lt. Col. Matt Urban "The Ghost" was among the most decorated American WWII soldiers. His actions were instrumental in aiding the success of his unit, the 2nd Battalion of the 60th Infantry Regiment, as they fought in North Africa and then through Northern Europe on their advance towards Berlin. Though injured, he fought on and was an inspir…
 
If you like history, especially US military history, then I think you will love Duty & Valor. Our mission is to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by our US military veterans by sharing their seldom heard heroic stories. We believe that by sharing these stories, we can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by ou…
 
Good thing Dixie was raised by parents who knew how to grow girls into courageous, strong, independent women. Especially since there were four of them. This prepared her for the valley she would be in years later. Tighten your cinch for this ride, the grit and moxie she has will challenge you to stay on your horse. And let me apologize for the back…
 
US Army Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch is the author of the 2021 release, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be. Based on 40+ years of leadership in the U.S. Army and subsequent civilian positions, Oak highlights principles that will benefit today’s leaders and inspire the leaders of tomorrow. Oak is a well-…
 
Life-changing losses made Julie call up more courage than she ever thought she had. Being married to George Howard, the University of Wyoming Rodeo Coach, and teaching 2 grade, created the life Julie had always dreamed of. When her life got turned over she could have easily gone to a dark place through the trials, but instead walked the difficult p…
 
Marion Hageman successfully raised 6 children and hosted over 40 foster kids, all the while working through hardships and never seeing anything but blessings. Their ranch house was small but their hearts were huge and Marion is a beautiful example of living each day with courage. She has always lived out the Cowboy Code and it shows in her life of …
 
Meet Brenna and you will be beyond inspired to keep fighting in spite of tragedy. Despite numerous traumas, of many different kinds, Brenna has been able to take the hard things and use them not only to help others but to shine bright in dark places. She is still in the middle of the fight but is winning each battle, one at a time. Listen here! htt…
 
Chris Norris is a 24-year veteran of the Navy with over a decade devoted to providing direct combat support to Naval Special Warfare Operators in unique and demanding environments. Chris’s distinctive qualifications include military freefall jumpmaster, high speed boat captain, and master training specialist. He is a veteran of multiple deployments…
 
Growing up during World War II and losing her mom at the age of 9 threw my mom into changes and challenges that would require more courage than she knew she had. Living a life similar to a foster kid and moving so many times she lost count not only taught her what her gifts were but helped her to embrace them. Meet my beautiful mom, or as my Dad so…
 
MILITARY EXPERT: Experienced Civil Servant with a demonstrated history of upholding the core values of integrity, service, and excellence. As the 17th Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Air Force Reserve Command and the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, I was honored to represent the highest level of enlisted leaders…
 
Kim DeFiori began her military career after graduating from West Point in 2008 as a Military Police (MP) Officer. She deployed shortly after to Afghanistan for a year, serving with military police and infantry companies. She was one of the first women to work alongside Afghan police day and night conducting raids with special operations units. She …
 
Eric Hohman of Austin, Texas served as a Combat Controller for many years in the US. Air Force, he found it difficult to navigate life. Through his personal ups and downs, he felt the effects of being a CCT had an impact on his abilities to perform in the civilian world. He knew others needed assistance at certain times of their life, and so, the F…
 
Meet Army veteran SGM (R) Michael Weiss of Moyock, North Carolina. Michael originally entered the military from Southern California and retired after more than three decades of uniformed service. He is now the Executive Officer of J3 Khai Restoration., At my first duty station, Fort Sill, Oklahoma (home of the Army’s Field Artillery), I met, then M…
 
In honor of Memorial Day, I couldn’t think of a better guest to come on than Scott DeLuzio. However, this only an excerpt of his episode where he speaks about his younger brother, Steven, who was killed in action (KIA) just miles away from him in Afghanistan. His full episode will come out at a later date (in a few weeks). Scott DeLuzio is an Army …
 
Approximately two years ago, Robin Phoenix Johnson retired after over twenty-six years of military service in the United States Army. As a retired veteran, Robin is still on a mission with a different purpose. Her new purpose in life is healing people, organizations, and communities through humor. She created Best Medicine Brigade to BE HEAL*ARIOUS…
 
USMC Veteran Ricky Johnson from Missouri shares his story of life prior to, during, and after military service. Ricky Johnson is a Marine Veteran and North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (with Veteran stamp) and is trained in Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Question Persuade Refer (QPR) suicide prevention and Trauma Informed Care.…
 
Theresea Carpenter is an active-duty Navy Commander with 25 years of service, including 10 years as an enlisted aviation electrician on the S-3B Viking aircraft. Upon her commissioning in 2006, she became a Surface Warfare Officer and was subsequently accepted into the public affairs community in 2008. She's deployed three times to combat zones. He…
 
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