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US Navy Episodes

Oct. 7, 2024

US Navy LT Michael Thornton: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us a text In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary bravery of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Thornton, whose heroic actions during a dangerous mission in Vietnam saw him being awarded the Medal of Honor....

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Sept. 16, 2024

US Navy RADM Bruce McCandless: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us a text In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary life of Rear Admiral Bruce McCandless, a hero of the Pacific Theater during World War II. When the USS San Francisco faced near destruction during …

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Aug. 26, 2024

US Navy HM2 David Ballard: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Duty & Valor, we delve into the remarkable story of U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Donald E. Ballard, a true American hero. During the Vietnam War, Ballard's selfless act o...

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July 8, 2024

US Navy LCDR Butch O'Hare: WII Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast, you'll hear the story of, Lieutenant Commander Edward "Butch" O'Hare. Discover the incredible story behind O'Hare's legendary bravery on February 20, 1942, ...

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March 25, 2024

US Navy CDR Clyde Lassen: Vietnam Aviator and Medal of Honor Recipie…

This episode honors Navy Commander Clyde Lassen, a Vietnam War hero who risked everything to save the lives of two downed aviators. We'll delve into his journey, from enlisting in the Navy to becoming a skilled pilot. Witness...

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Jan. 15, 2024

US Navy Lt Albert David and the Capture of U-505

US Navy Lieutenant Albert David wasn't your typical war hero. He was a humble engineer thrust into the heart of an unthinkable mission: capturing a German U-boat at sea. In the vast expanse of the Atlantic, during the heat ...

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Dec. 8, 2023

US Navy RADM Joel T. Boone: Medal of Honor Hero to White House Physic…

Join us in this episode to hear the true story of Joel T. Boone, a decorated naval officer who rose from humble beginnings to become a legend. Hear of his heroic actions during World War I, which earned him the …

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Sept. 25, 2023

Captain David McCampbell: US Navy's WWII Ace of Aces

Join us on a captivating journey through history as we uncover the extraordinary life and heroic exploits of Captain David McCampbell, the Ace of Aces from World War II. McCampbell's incredible combat record and unwavering d...

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July 17, 2023

US Navy LT Nathan Gordon: The Heroic Aviation Feats of a WWII Medal o…

Join us as we uncover the awe-inspiring true story of Lieutenant Nathan Gordon, a distinguished United States Navy officer and recipient of the prestigious Medal of Honor during World War II. In this episode, we delve into ...

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May 22, 2023

Unexpected Bravery: US Navy LT John Finn, Our Nation's First Medal of…

In this compelling episode of Duty & Valor we shine a spotlight on LT John Finn's remarkable story, from his undeterred resolve amidst the chaos and destruction of December 7, 1941, to his enduring legacy in the annals of Ame...

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May 8, 2023

The Inspiring Story of George Wahlen: Medal of Honor Recipient & Hero…

Uncover the awe-inspiring story of US Navy Pharmacist's Mate Second Class (PhM2c) George Wahlen, an undaunted hero during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. Despite suffering multiple injuries, Wahlen bravely persisted i...

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Feb. 11, 2023

US Navy LCDR Edouard Izac - WWI POW and Medal of Honor Recipient

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. I am honored to tell you his st...

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Jan. 28, 2023

US Navy VADM James Stockdale - Vietnam War POW and Medal of Honor Rec…

Admiral Stockdale endured excruciating torture at the hands of captors for over seven and a half years while confined at the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War. Get his book here: https://amzn.to/3Yhs7w9 Sources: https://en....

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Dec. 31, 2022

US Navy BMC James Williams - Medal of Honor Recipient during the Viet…

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 would be awarded the Medal of Honor for his command of the …

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Dec. 23, 2022

US Navy RADM Eugene Fluckey - Submarine Warfare Pioneer & Medal of Ho…

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 ...

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