Veterans Day Never Gets Old For These Paratroopers
In honor of Veterans Day, Art Shaffer recounts his recent tandem jump with 99 year-old, former paratrooper Jim “Pee Wee” Martin.
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A Final Sit-Down With A Tuskegee Airman
At 95, Richard Hall sat down with Growing Bolder to share his thoughts, his memories and wisdom about war and life.
Jodi Tassos – Singing for the Soul
Since she was a young girl, music has always been a major part of Jodi Tassos’ life, and at the age of 80, her love of the arts only continues to grow. For the past 14 years, she’s nurtured the musical education of those 55 and older as director of the Young at Heart Chorale. Come along as the group performs for a very special audience: a group of veterans residing at a VA Hospital.
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Terry McGowan
Three decades after leaving the Marine Corps, Terry McGowan came out of retirement to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan — in his 50s. He breaks the silence of war in his fascinating new book and shares what it’s really like for our men and women serving on the frontlines.
Never Too Late to Change Lives
Dr. Manette Monroe is on a mission to show veterans with PTSD it’s never too late to live the lives they’ve always dreamed about. She’s living proof that sometimes it just takes a little longer to make your dreams come true.
Military Legend Shares His Memories of D-Day
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Raaen enjoyed a long and distinguished military career that included excelling at West Point, storming the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. Now 93, he doesn’t like to look back but he knows it’s important to preserve his stories for history. He shares his remarkable memories.
100-Year-Old Says Giving Back is Her Secret to Longevity
As she celebrated her 100th birthday, Dorothy Johnson celebrates a lifetime of giving back and breaking racial and gender barriers.
Ernie Andrus
World War II vet Ernie Andrus is 91 years old and always looking for a new adventure. So he’s currently running — yes, running! — across the country on a mission to preserve an important battleship and return it to Normandy Beach.
Alene Duerk
Alene Duerk is a true American pioneer. She shares the fascinating story of how she rose through the ranks, from registered nurse to becoming the nation’s first rear admiral. Now 94, she’s still as passionate and engaged as ever.
Mike Savicki
You never know what you have inside you until you’re put in a position where you’re challenged. Mike Savicki became paralyzed in a freak accident and he shares what he’s learned about overcoming any obstacle in life.
Joe Kapacziewski
Sgt. 1st Class Joe Kapacziewski is the first and only amputee in Army Rangers’ history to return to combat, and he did it a stunning five times. He explains why he realized amputating his injured leg was the only way to maintain his active lifestyle.
James Huger
In his 97 years, Dr. James Huger has broken barrier after barrier of racial discrimination. From being among the first African-American soldiers to integrate the Marines to his friendship with Dr. King, he shares his incredible stories.