Joanie Schirm

Joanie Schirm is a retired CEO who, in many ways, represents the new face of retirement. She’s still learning, still growing, still active in her community and still working. Only these days, she’s working on a passion project — genealogy.

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Tuskegee Airmen: Leaving a Legacy

The Tuskegee Airmen have been immortalized for their heroism in WWII. They fought two wars, one against the Axis powers, the other against prejudice at home. Fewer than 50 Red Tail pilots are alive today, so we jumped at the chance to meet three.

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Alan Moore

Alan Moore

Like many men of his generation, Alan Moore left college — and his football dreams — behind to serve in the Vietnam War. He could have never imagined that at age 61, he’d not only return to college but to the field. Hear his incredible story.

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Rosie the Riveters Get Their Respect

While 18-year-old boys were fighting in World War ll to save the world from Nazis, teenage girls fulfilled their patriotic duty by working in factories buildings planes and war supplies. One of the original Rosie the Riveters tells her story.

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Old Dogs Can Rock

Songs about dogs? Credit cards? Raising a child? Mickey Carroll has quite a unique approach to music these days. Back in the 1950s when he released his first record, being a star was all about ego. Now, he’s found a more rewarding definition.

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They Saved the World

Tim Gray was always fascinated with stories of World War II and the men and women who saved the world. He left behind a career as a successful TV sports reporter because he knew time was running out to capture these stories.

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Carolyn Blashek

She tried to enlist after the military after 9/11, but recruiters told the 46-year-old she was too old. So she just found a new way to make a difference, launching the largest military support organization in history.

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Joe Bonsall

For nearly 40 years, he has been a lead voice in one of most successful bands in history — the Oak Ridge Boys. In his new book, Joe Bonsall shares what he’s learned about the importance of being quiet.

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Tim Gray

A lot of people are interested in World War II, but not many people can bring it to life in vivid new ways. Documentary maker Tim Gray is racing to tell the stories of the veterans who saved the world.

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Adolph Hoffman

He’s 87 years old, still hits the diamond regularly and he’s going for a world record in pole vaulting at the 2011 Senior Olympics. Listen to this interview and you’ll change the way you think about what’s possible later in life.

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