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    Life and Career of Apollo Flight Director Gene Kranz

    Air Force veteran and former NASA flight and mission director Gene Kranz discussed his life and career, culminating with his work for the Apollo program. This talk marking the 50th anniv…

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    World War II Fighter Pilots

    U.S. Army Air Corps veterans recounted their experiences as fighter pilots in the European theater during World War II. Speakers included one “ace” fighter pilot as well as two members of th…

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    African American Women Army Corps Battalion

    Veterans of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps, the only African American all-female unit sent overseas during World War II, shared memories of their ser…

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    Tuskegee Airmen 75th Anniversary

    Six Tuskegee Airmen appeared on stage at the National Archives to mark the 75th anniversary of their first deployment in 1943. The World War II veterans talked about their combat experiences…

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    Lessons from Military History

    Peter Cuneo talked about lessons from military history that shaped him during his Vietnam War service in the U.S. Navy and, later, as a businessman and leader. Mr. Cuneo is the former presid…

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    Duties of a Military Officer

    Retired Marine Corps General John Allen shared with young military academy students his lessons learned about the duties of being an officer. He stressed the importance of understanding mili…

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    Battle of Midway 75th Anniversary Recollections

    Four World War II Navy veterans who participated in the Battle of the Midway in June of 1942 recounted their experiences. The United States sank four Japanese aircraft carriers at the Battle…

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    Medal of Honor Recipients

    The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for valor during combat. Three recipients -- two who received their medals for actions in the Vietnam War, and a third for his service in the…

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    Women Commanders and Trailblazers in the U.S. Military

    Two U.S. Marine Corps officers and a U.S. Coast Guard captain talked about their personal experiences as women in the armed services in a panel discussion titled, “Leading Military Women: Co…

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    Vietnam War Ace Fighter Pilot

    Retired Air Force Brigadier General Steve Ritchie described the training and experiences that enabled him to shoot down five enemy MIG jets during the Vietnam War. The last American to becom…

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    Segregated Soldiers in World War II

    A member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first unit of African American fighter pilots, and a veteran who served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, comprised of Japanese American soldiers, t…

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    Holocaust Survivor Emanuel Mandel

    Holocaust survivor Emanuel “Manny” Mandel recalled his experiences as a young boy after the Nazi’s occupied his hometown of Budapest, Hungary, in March of 1944. Mr. Mandel and his family wer…

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    Recollections of World War II Air and Sea Attacks

    Three World War II veterans talked about their wartime experiences. The panel included a Pearl Harbor survivor, a member of the famed Doolittle Raiders, and a U.S. Navy ace pilot. The Americ…

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    The Battle of Midway

    Veterans of World War II talked about their experiences at the Battle of Midway. They stressed the importance of the American victory and how it signified a turning point in the war with Jap…

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    Military Leadership

    Former Joint Chiefs of Staff chair Peter Pace talked about his military experiences and leadership. This talk was part of an annual conference hosted by the American Veterans Center.

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    Recollections from World War II

    Three World War II veterans talked about their experiences as fighter pilots. This talk was part of a three day conference hosted by the American Veterans Center.

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    Medal of Honor Recipients

    Three Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War and the war in Afghanistan spoke about their experiences. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for valor during combat given …

    618 views
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    Women Trailblazers in the U.S. Military

    U.S. Coast Guard Senior Petty Officer Mary Cunningham (Retired) and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Angela Maness talked about their personal experiences as women trailblazers in the United…

    751 views
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    101st Airborne in World War II

    Colonel Edward Shames (Retired), one of the original members of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division, recalled his World War II experiences. Colonel Shames told the story of the “Screamin…

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    Silver Star Medal Recipients

    Two Silver Star recipients spoke about their experiences in the Vietnam War and Korean War. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of…

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