Voices of Freedom Podcast

Medal of Honor Recipient General James Livingston

In this veterans oral history, Marine Corps General James Livingston tells the story of his two tours in Vietnam, which included his earning the Medal of Honor. To watch our full interview with Genenal Livingston, go to our website at https://www.americansinwartime.org/explore/voices-of-freedom/john-livingston [https://www.americansinwartime.org/explore/voices-of-freedom/john-livingston].

EA-6B Prowler Flight Officer Karl Kabza

Karl Kabza served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1967 – 68’. He was with VMCJ-1, VMCJ-2 and VMCJ-3 as a flight and intercept officer on EA-6A’s and RF-4B’s. The EA-6A was equipped with advanced electronic countermeasures (ECM) systems, including radar jammers, chaff dispensers, and communication jammers. These systems were used to disrupt enemy radar and communication networks, reducing the effectiveness of North Vietnamese surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and anti-aircraft artillery (AAA). To watch our full interview with Karl, go to our website at https://www.americansinwartime.org/explore/voices-of-freedom/karl-kabza [https://www.americansinwartime.org/explore/voices-of-freedom/karl-kabza]

Cold War Historian Gary Powers, Jr.

In today's episode of the Voices of Freedom Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Francis Gary Powers Jr. While you might not know him, I'm sure you have heard of his famous father, Francis Gary Powers, the U2 pilot who was shot down while conducting an overflight of the Soviet Union in 1960. Gary Powers Sr. was vilified for many years after the incident with some calling him a traitor. But that could not be further from the truth. His son has dedicated his life to educating others about what really happened on the fateful day in May 1960 as well as bringing attention to those who served during the Cold War, a war that in many respects has been forgotten. To watch our interview with Gary, go to our website at https://www.americansinwartime.org/explore/voices-of-freedom/francis-gary-powers-jr [https://www.americansinwartime.org/explore/voices-of-freedom/francis-gary-powers-jr]. To find out more about Gary, go to his website at https://garypowers.com/ [https://garypowers.com/]

Rosie the Riveter Mae Krier

In this episode of the Voices of Freedom Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Rosie the Riveter Mae Krier. Mae worked on B-17 and B-29 bombers during World War II and her story should serve as an inspiration to others to answer the call of their country to serve when needed. For more information about the Americans in Wartime Experience and the Voices of Freedom, go to our website at https://www.americansinwartime.org/ [https://www.americansinwartime.org/]

B-17 Co-Pilot John "Lucky" Luckadoo

In this episode of the Voices of Freedom Podcast, we have the pleasure of interviewing B-17 co-pilot, John "Lucky" Luckadoo. John served with the famed 100th Bomb Group, also known as the Bloody Hundreth. It's the very same unit featured in the Apple TV mini-series, "Masters of the Air." John's memory is amazing and so is his story. If you ask him how he made it home when so many didn't, he will tell you that he was just damn lucky.