On this episode of the Voices of Freedom Podcast, we talk with Desert Storm Veteran Rebecca Mihalovich. Becky served in the United States Air Force with the Security Police. To watch our interview with Rebecca, or to learn more about the Voices of Freedom, go to our website at https://www.americansinwartime.org/explore/voices-of-freedom/rebecca-mihalovich.
On this episode of the Voices of Freedom Podcast, we showcase our interview with Vietnam War Veteran, D R Butler. D R served in the United States Army and flew helicopters as a members of the 229th Aviation Battalion, 1rst Calvary Division. The unit was made famous in the movie, "We Were Soldiers." D R shares the story about telling his father at age 5 that he wanted to be a pilot and his fathers reation to his time serving in Vietnam alongside Col. Hal Moore who was played by Mel Gibson in the movie.
Allan Cors is the founding member of the American in Wartime Experience and currently sits on the board of directors. He is an avid collector of small arms and numerous military vehicle. Everything from Jeeps to Sherman Tanks. Allan talks with us about how he got into collecting small arms and eventually tanks. He gives us the history of the Tank Farm, the origins of the Open House and why he decided to build a museum.
Jim Bourke served during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Navy as a Corpsman. He served 3 tours and received 7 Purple Hearts. He has a tremendous story to include being attached by the enemy at night in a foxhole. He fought with the enemy soldier and eventually killed him with a knife. To watch our interview with Jim, go to our website at https://www.americansinwartime.org/war/jim-bourke/ The Voices of Freedom® is a registered trademark of the Americans in Wartime Experience.