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Veterans Chronicles

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World War II
Vietnam War
Iwo Jima
Pearl Harbor
Battle Of the Bulge
U.S. Army
Afghanistan
Korean War
Marine Corps
Pacific Theater
D-Day
Iraq
Second Battle Of Fallujah
Iraq War
US Marine Corps
Medal Of Honor
U.S. Navy
Military Service
Holocaust
Okinawa

Veterans Chronicles brings America’s military heroes to life through raw, first-person stories. Veterans recount the battles and moments that shaped their lives, from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan. Powerful, personal, and deeply human, Veterans Chronicles preserves history one voice at a time.Learn more about Veterans Chronicles heliosmedia.us/veterans-chronicles/

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Michael Gilpin had an interest aviation at a young age but had never pursued flying. He joined the Army with an option to pursue Officer Candidate School near the end of his college years. Even as he became an officer and started training, he was sti... more

Derek Jones was following in his father's footsteps when he pursued military service after high school. His father had been a prominent and highly respected musical leader in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Marine Corps. Derek chose Air Force RO... more

Dr. Lyla Kohistany was born in Afghanistan. Her family fled to the U.S. in 1982 to escape Soviet occupation. When the USSR was forced to leave Afghanistan in 1989, her father planned to bring the family back to Afghanistan, and he had also made plans... more

Esteban Valenzuela was a talented high school football player and could have continued playing in college. Instead, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966, while he was still in high school. Several months later, he was in Vietnam on a tour lasting ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Gilpin
Retired US Army Colonel and Vietnam veteran, Huey helicopter pilot
United States Army
Episode: COL Michael Gilpin, U.S. Army, Vietnam
Derek Jones
Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, fighter pilot and chaplain
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Episode: Lt. Col. Derek Jones, U.S. Air Force
Esteban Valenzuela
US Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Cpl. Esteban Valenzuela, USMC, Vietnam
James Taylor
Retired US Army Major, Vietnam veteran, Medal of Honor recipient
U.S. Army
Episode: MAJ James Taylor, U.S. Army, Vietnam, Medal of Honor
Richard Coachys
Vietnam veteran, retired US Army Colonel
United States Army
Episode: COL Richard Coachys, U.S. Army, Vietnam
Robert Jeffrey
Retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Vietnam veteran and POW
U.S. Air Force
Episode: Lt Col Robert Jeffrey, USAF, Vietnam, POW Part 2
Harvey Barney Barnum
Retired US Marine Corps Colonel, Medal of Honor recipient
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Col. Harvey 'Barney' Barnum, USMC, Vietnam, Medal of Honor
Luke Focer
USMC veteran; former Marine Corps Infantry Point Man, Sniper, and Marine Corps Special Operator
US Marine Corps Special Operations (Marsoc)
Episode: GySgt Luke Focer, USMC Special Operations, Iraq, Afghanistan
Roderick Pugh
US Army veteran, two tours in Iraq; Army's first African-American sniper
US Army
Episode: SSG Roderick Pugh, U.S. Army Sniper, Iraq

Host

Greg Karumbas
Host with long-running association to Veterans Chronicles, providing historical context and interview framing.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 352 ratings
  • Inspirational

    I’m inspired by these stories and by the heroes that tell them..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichaelT1950
    United States5 months ago
  • Historically valuable, yet heavy-handed

    The personal oral histories compiled in this podcast are meaningful, often engaging, and a matter of increasing rarity. The caliber of interviews increased dramatically with the change in hosts from Pell to Corombos. Their production here, however, remains somewhat heavy-handed, as well as inclined to conclude on a nationalistic soapbox.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    producer17
    United States9 months ago
  • Disgraceful

    Telling a 90 year old vet your outta time lol

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    gdgdjdifj
    United States3 years ago
  • amazing that you do this thank you sir!incredible to listen to all of the stories from all of these amazing people!

    Audible
    5
    Joe B.
    United States3 years ago
  • Preserving the memory

    amazing that you do this thank you sir!incredible to listen to all of the stories from all of these amazing people!

    Audible
    5
    Joe B.
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes are a valuable, history-forward resource for veterans and families.
The host asks insightful questions that bring out powerful personal stories.
Listener feedback highlights strong, inspirational veteran narratives.
Audio quality and pacing are important to listeners; some note volume and editing variance.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lt Col Robert Jeffrey, USAF, Vietnam, POW Part 2
Q: What was going through your mind when you were captured and awaiting your fate?
I focused on staying grounded in my training and legacy, clinging to a sense of duty, and I refused to let fear define me. Even under interrogation, I tried to project a calm resolve and kept reminding myself that I had a mission to survive and someday tell the story.
Major Gen. Patrick Brady, U.S. Army, Vietnam, Medal of Honor
Q: What do you remember about Charles Kelly's leadership and his death?
Brady recounts Kelly's courage and commitment and how he took over after Kelly was killed during a rescue mission, emphasizing their shared philosophy of prioritizing rescuing the wounded.
SFC Earnie Savage, U.S. Army, Vietnam, Ia Drang, Landing Zone X-Ray
Q: What did you learn about yourself that day and that night and the men around you?
I had confidence in myself and my men due to our training and experience together.
SFC Earnie Savage, U.S. Army, Vietnam, Ia Drang, Landing Zone X-Ray
Q: What made Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore such a great leader?
He was tactically and technically proficient, had a great personality, and focused on improving training for soldiers.
William Keim, U.S. Merchant Marine, World War II
Q: What does it mean to you for the Merchant Mariners to receive the Congressional Gold Medal?
Keim described it as terrific and emphasized that it took considerable effort by Merchant Mariners to convince Congress to honor them, highlighting their feelings of having lost benefits like the GI Bill during the war.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Veterans Chronicles

What is Veterans Chronicles about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Fresh, first-person veteran histories cover a wide span from World War II to recent conflicts, with a strong emphasis on leadership, courage under fire, resilience, and the human cost of war. Guests range from WWII veterans to modern-day operators, Medal of Honor recipients, POW survivors, and battlefield leaders, all sharing intimate anecdotes, tactical details, and lessons learned. The format tends to foreground personal memory, family impacts, and the enduring duty to tell history, making it a compelling listen for audiences who value authentic soldier storytelling, military history, and leadership takeaways. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on mentorship, teamwork, and healing after service, along with reoccurring appearances by highl... more

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Recent guests on Veterans Chronicles include:

1. Michael Gilpin
2. Derek Jones
3. Esteban Valenzuela
4. James Taylor
5. Richard Coachys
6. Robert Jeffrey
7. Harvey Barney Barnum
8. Luke Focer

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